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All New Books.
Original Prices shes—$1.35.
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DONNELLYT
10 BOUT“ MAIN STREET.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Jiair tonight and Thursday: modem.
, ale to fresh northwest winds.
Light. scattered showers have oc
curred during the last 24 hours in the
southwestern districts, but
iy all districts east of the Rocky Mouth
mine. The temperature is low for the
season of the year in the western dis-
trict. zero temperatures were report-
ed along the northern border from
Montana to Michigan, and freezing
temperatures extend as far south as
Texas. Fronts were reported along the
Atlantic coast as far south as Florida.
Conditions favor for this vicinity:
Fair weather with tiniperature slightly
.Basienoranyi
in NEWS l
pleasant:
weather, prevails this morning in near-l
it has always been smaller of in
tenant to many issrtew M'm
seated one with saunter subscriber.
whether-heme neatdair, downh
m phi. This In
Kile model shown you in s clever and
intensely intending stay.-
The "Hammint 01- this booth was
in charge of Exchange ammonium
ice Netting. Chief Operator Edward
8. Merritt. Edward B. Smith. and
Wire Chief at. 3. Bass- A switch
board has been placed in the armory.
and over sixty telephones, one at
each booth, has~ been furnished. grat-
is. by the local exchange. Afree tel
ephone booth'ls also brevlded‘, tor vis-
itors at the exposition. This booth
has been installed simply for the
purpose of acquainting the public with
—- the telephone company's work. They
are desirous of having anyone at all
interested to call at their exchange
office on Washington street at any
time to be shown through their build-
ing.
The Gas and Electric Exhibit.
The United Electric Light A: Water
Company have many surprising les-
.tures to show at their most attrac-
tive booth. One of the very latest
iimprovements to the gas-range is the
'matchless” lighter. You can light
your gas range with the quick turn
of a handle in a manner that will
surprise you. A “waving" American
flag, of red. white and blue electric
lights adds to the attractiveness of
the United Electric Light and Water
Company's booth. Garbage incinera-
tors. hot water boilers, ms'ny eleptrlc
and gas appliances of the very latest
nnprovomentare shown. The many
uses to which gas and electricity) Elm
be put to will be.shown you at this
exhibit The manner in which your
house can be either wired or piped tor
below freezingnt night but quite warm electricity or use will be showaby
‘\
during the middle of the day.
WEATHER A :gE'AR AGO
TODAY.
Temperature: «glow, ,23; high,
Cloudy.
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Representative Cmrfir c. Hegemon
was detained rat “Normals” night,
and unable to attend the industrial
Exhibition on account of his legisla-
tive duties.
w. '
Thomas McCullen lies at his home
in Cliil.’ street with a serious attack of
la grippe. Fears are entertained of
pneumonia developing. Dr. F. 1. Bus
melt is in atmdance. Mr. MoCullen's
friends wish him a speedy recovery.
A slight accident’befell Royal Mc-
Leilan, of Main street, while the pa—
rade was passing the Norwalk M. E.
Church. last night at 3:351 o'clock.
Mcielian is a cripple and gets about
in a much and last night was fol-
lowing in the rear oi the parade. A
trolley car in back of him bumped
him. The tricycle was not damaged
nor was “0010an injured. He was
scared. considerably, however. Wil-
diam Carothers was the motorman oi
the car.
ingisshed the following permits: To
It. 0. Thompson. to install plumbing
for a Bell Island resident; to the Heat-
Ins and Plumbing Company. to in-
on, on Wall strept; to H. is. Mueller,
wire for Philcox Av. Lawrence. on'
Strawberry Hill. and Mrs. Hans Gager.
ltlownybon avenue. nud'lc Herman Cin'
, e. to .wire for A. Lizards; on North
Tairfleld avenue. ‘
Three sturdy young fellows. namely,
Thomas Buchter. Peter (lunacy and
“Dennis"
,; enjoyed a walk to Bridgeport, Mon-‘
oar, leaving South Nor-walk about
half past eight and returning about
six. Sifter arriving in Bridgeport the
tellowsf viewed the town, walking
‘ about live more miles and then they
‘ . decided South Not-walk was a better
place for them. They walked home.
none the worse for their experience!
'After supper the fellows took a walk
about l0... \
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‘ nWafihgtonStreet.
ital! plumbing for the B. i. Associa-i
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SoliciuAcoountsoiindividuslu and Corporations.“ . -
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Trumpets s Generulflanling Bedouin.
means of an interesting. manuals.
_ The Miniature Residence.
By far the most original exhibit is
the 'Msde in Norwaik" house of tithe
199sz A lawn stretches out in {rent
of the house, a vine creeps over the
exterior} dd. fitted plants are (ill-
tributsd here and there. Tle house
with aééiglied by A. Nettleton Pse-
dock. at Seaview avenue. l’i‘hswiul‘ll-
‘ber'used was furnished uy’tlii‘hlus.
bell. Hall a Randall Compsny, aim
the F. w. Thompson Company. The
Lockwood - Manufacturing Company
furnished the hardware. Plants and
flowers were donated by the Hoyt’s
:Nurserles. of New Canaan and Han-
tord’s Floral Hall. and the interior
decorations were by John W. Beatty.
.The house is completely mrnished in
the most approved homeiike fashion,
and 'a number of people can conven-
iently walk around in the rooms at
the same time. The model residence
is a wonder. and is attracting much
attention. ‘
Cigars While You Wait. ,.
The cigar-maker's booth is a mag-
net for a large majority of the crowd.
William Thies makes cigars while you
wait, and to those who have never
'seen a cigar made. Mr. Thies clever
work will interest beyond measure.
“The De‘nmustrator" is made by B. J.
Reynold. of this city.- The Cigar Hak-
. The building departmentfthis mom er’s Union prepared the booth. and all
the cigar dealers in the city are well
represented. Certainly there is no
need to purchase cigars not blade in
iNorwaik
Making Straw Huts.
. Miss ’1‘. Spider and Miss Mary Sar-
out at the Vanderhoef industrial ex—
bibit. before the eyes of astonished
! and ihterest‘ed spectators. make straw
hats This is one of the most inter-
esting exhibits of the exposition. Two
machines are used in the making or
the hats, and the clever manner 4a
which the braid forms into the con-
,ventional straw under the active du-
gel-sot the clever ladies, is truly re-
markable. You have to get around
early to get a peek at this exhibit,
the crowds being pretty thick. Straw
hats in the rough from various coun-
tries, including Madagascar, Panama,
ltaly, Vennuels, China, Manila, Japan,
!East Indian islands. etc; are shown.
Making Newspaper Paper.
: The St. George Pulp a Paper Com.
puny hsv'e an especially attractive
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A mind: in content road ,
South Main and van on at
tract! consuming, nttpntion.’
slflnfiuntbrlckmnnifin h way:
construction malts 811an
it. (nuns alien new the must «in,
proprtated :th the Board or Manta
was spenti" the street spproprltions.
per district, cost of mimtalnlnsdwom
ways; the garbage eolliétiont‘outee
m he, misses. rue
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i A. D. Morgan. South Norw
Hubbell 8; Sta lestwe. Co.
Lockwood & dimer, Stamf
of the city, etc. A series ethereal-
lent photographs, connected w the,‘
street department's booth a ung~
in the gallery. Theda illustr
different kinds“ of roads use
throughout the country Photographs .
oi Sguth hem and Van Zant streets
during Whig? «to! construction..
show the manner in which the work‘
is done. if you are interested in‘
Good Roads engage in converiationl
who is in charge of this booth. liel
has a store of interesting informa-
tion wncerning roads and other street,
work;
“Tho Chamber of Horrors."
The police department have on ex-l
hibition a novelty that is creating
considerable talk. in a glass case are,
shown revolvers. knives, brass knuc’ !
kiss. black jacks. etc. many of which
have been the death or people. which;
the local police have confiscated from
rested for several years back. Every
officer on the force has had a hand in
or more of the deadly weapons Chief-
of Police William it. Pennington er-
plains to curious spectators the uses
to which the crooks put these things.
Charts concerning police work. such
as the number of arrests and their
the
“wave of crime." number or men ar-
rested in‘ comparison with women.
etc. A section of the rogues' gallery
is shpwn.
. With the Firs Fighters.
The fire department have a booth
that is well worth visiting. The dif-
ferent kinds of hose and apparatus
are shown. A master box. a station-
houso box and a street it. alarm
-box are shqwn. and the manner in
which to ring them is explained. in
case of a tire. you should be familiar
with‘the alarm boxes. Visit the tire
department's booth and learn how to
turn in an alarm. This booth furnish-
es its own electricity. A miniature
hook and “ladder wagon delights the
children at this exhibit.
The Coilst Artillery,
Captain Mossman and his olticers
areln charge of this attractive ex-
hibit, gayly decorated with the corps
and the‘national ‘coiors. Samples of
the new uniforms. the traveling and
camp kits, shells. projectiles, revolv-
ers. tents, etc., are presented. Pic~
tures‘ taken of the local boys in camp
life are a part of the interesting
booth. Some of the excellentshotsl
made by American gunners are
shown by means of phonographs.
The Builder of Boats.
Everyone in Norwalk is interested
in motorboats. wOscar Andelson‘, of
East Norwalk, is one of the cleverest
boat builders in the countm and
hibition. and “the manner in which
bread "Made in Norwalk" ls sanitar-
liy wrapped in wax paper, is very in-
scores of photographs showing the
beauties turned out by his skilll will
appeal to \the water enthusiagt, A
full- sized and well-made rowbost: is on
exhibition, and a model ship is shown.
if you are at all interested in9 otor
boats and their makers. visit this in-
terestlng booth. .ui-
- new. A Bird" ,w
The Croiut d: Knapp Hat Gliiiipsny
have one of the best and moutgattrsc-
tiveiy amused booths in thereupon-
tion. Expert salesman are inlehsrge.
The latest model hats, and they’re
“daisies," are shown. A test of.
this booth is a reproduction of s
showlwindow. and the effect is great.
Raw fur, skins; cut and blown fur.
andnlithatgoestomskethenniuh-
ed derby and ‘hoitI" erg also shown.
Many tskssdvs‘ntage of the ocular»
lng machine on exhibition at ‘.. this
booth: The machine placed omyonr
head willpirforsteltsexsstuhsoioi
a card. This minutes your meter is
met.
the! * . . _ _
1 if its electrical, Reed & Voilr have
ill.-
City Engineer George w Sharron !
finding or relieving a prisoner of one,
causes during the past year, cast of1
. running the police department,"
has a sample bread wrapper on ex- .
W. S. Guyer & Son. Westpo
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er of beauty is popular.
Varied Things Electrical.
Electrical appliances 50! every
imaginable variety are installed most
lattractlvely in this novel booth. Run-
nlng motors'are a feature. Electric
lighting fixtures of countless shapes
and colors are exhibited
Coal and Building Material.
Bishop & Lynes. coal dealers, have
a cleverly constructed booth. An
March made up of every kind of brick,
'01 many shapes colors and qualities.
has been erected. The firm name is
outlined in coal set in cement. The
ledect is very pleasing.
The Hardwprs Organs.
The most novel booth of all is that
of Hubbell dc Staples. Cans of paint,
and other pieces of hardware. are so
|arrangsd as to imitate a pipe organ.
prisoners they have captured oi' ar-‘The limitation is vex-loci. and the
novelty of the thing makes a big hit.
Pieces of hardware are cleverly ar
ranged to represent anchors. and Ivar
ions other things. ‘
Bird Lore."
Wilbur B. Smith. gains warden for
ii‘siriield County.
scores of colored photographs and
prints of song birds. Warden Smith
takes great pleasure in answering
,queations regarding birds. and he has
on hand no end of information re-
garding them Stuned‘blrds. which he
has on exhibition. sill-act much no-
ties.
The Burkddawck.‘
A truck that can climb up a digiit
of half a dozen; or 8:) stone steps
without trouble ough to be good
enough to please anydhe. Chafies L.
Barker has on exhibition his finely
built trucks. ninde in Norwaik. The
1915 tourcyllnder trudk is displayed.
together with the Barker 4 horse-
power marine engine d the Earlier
stationary 2 1-2 pm? f'éngine. The
Barker truck, probably’one of the
best built in America.( 6’is a valuable
addition to the exposition.
The’Art of Enprsvlns.
One of Norwalk's latest. and most
interesting industries ii that of Barry
C. Jones, maker of clipper half tone
engravings. newspaper and magazine
“cuts." etc. Mr. Jones' exhibition
shows the original photograph and
the processes through which it goes
to be made into the engraving. The
exhibit ishlghiy interesting.
The Lumber~"Msn.
Hatch a Bailey hav‘e an exhiblt‘oi
fancy woods, etc. and are featuring
the Beaver Board. A ‘model' ream.
makes a thoroughly attractive show-
lug. Prospective builders are inter”
ested in this booth. *‘
_ Woven Goods.
.i. a J. Cash. Ltd, make a special-
ty of weaving names for laundry
marks. etc They manufacture.
well, .e‘x‘cellent ties, laces,
threads and oth woven goods."i‘hey
have plenty of aterlal on hand and
their booth is most attractively got-
ten up. _ .
The“ Naval Militia.
tion of‘Lleutenant Arehur- C. Hoyt
and Ensign ‘Hnrry Stacey - Beniiett
have a wonderful display. Two works-
ing models are displayed of tiles
and 4 inch guns. 4. B. and 6 inch pro-
lectlles, a naval mine. a Colt and a
torpedo are some of the interesting
equipment in this "display. ~Antloi‘lg-
that painting by' Lieutenant Harry
fimetc..gotomakeupanattrso-
tlve booth. .. .
Jewelry and Silverware.
my the eosfliestv display. Band.
some reproductions org-all the world's
zinc-amount um- -
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paint mummpmmi cu. your money back.
has on exhibition!
with the beaver board in evidence. ~
as ,
ribbons. '
The‘Maclliss' crew. under the direc- .
Stacey Benton is shown. Full equip--
ment. the kits. searchhshte. alsnil‘
Coiebm and Lauder have What is .
“closeted.
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lows are the specialty of these busy
carpenters, and they are styled most
becomingly, "The Bungalow Men."
The Children’s Corn".
. The famous "Made in Germany" on
toys is now taboo. The war is one
reason. but the most important is the
fact that better toys are made right
here in America And the best of the
lbest are “Made in Not-walk." The
WillismV . .C'rnw Company have on
exhibition a wide moiety of toys This
booth is a popular one, and delights
the hearts of the children. A visit to
this booth with the kiddies will repay
, you.
Meekers’ Union Foundry.
This booth is a surprise, and a typi-
cal "Made in Norwaik” exhibit. Furv
are exhibited. together with grates,
and other pants of the furnace. The
booth is attractively gotten up and a
popular one with the visitors. There
are few who realized articles of this
nature were made in this city.
insurance and Real Estate.
The insurance men and real estate
dealers are well represented at the
exposition. An attractive booth has
been arranged by the Norwallt
Agency. The small model of a house.
completely furnished. is a feature or
this exhibit. Raymbnd d: Pollard have
an interesting display. Photographs
of the latest methods of prevention
against academia used in the more
‘ progressive mauuiacturiea thmushout
the country. and which are of vital ln--
terest .to every " mummies in ‘this
city. in views»! the compensation fit,
attracts bonsuersbie st to e
Raymond it Pollard ex ‘lblt. ’rh‘oi‘n-
ns H. (lustyl & (30.. present a nicely
gotten up booth: ' » Those interested ‘ln
real estate and thsiir‘ahce,‘or various
kinds may glean much valuable in;
formation from" this source._ .
‘ Morrill's Business Colic“
Methods in vogue in the modern
business allies are shown here. 8am-
ths scholars of Norwsik's business
college is displayed. The Stenotype
machine, which is taking the place
of short hand, in business oilices, is
a feature of this exhibit. A public
stenograpber is at this booth. and
furnishes service gratis.
The Camp-Fire Girls.
A pretty booth in in charge of the
Camp Fire Girls. A little lady in
costume is in charge, and work done
by the members c: this organisation
"are shown in various branches.
The Boy Scouts.
This display. in charge of an ex-
pert scout-master..-is a popular one~
etc... are also;
interesting booth.-
Muller Gloria Mills.
The Muller ‘Glorialidtlis have“ .a
pretty display of laces and cloths
manufactured at their plant. This
booth is an attractive one in many
respects. ' ’
Tropical Suit Company.
This firm has on display the pro-
ducts of their busy factory. and sam-
ples of textiles from Belgium. France,
and several other countries. This
visitors.
Loon-bury Blue" Company.
Material manufactured by this
large and monarchs pm. which goes
into the make-up of, wads is here
displayed. There is“ every evidence
of, this product of Norwalk beingin
great demand in view of the, wars
across the waters. ‘
Luther M. Wright.
Geo. W. Van Willflwdmml‘
strstor at It. Weightb booth. sin»
in a handsome unwell automobile is
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booth has its iuli quota of interested _
._ arsct has unusual feature :——tllc
naces and healers of various kinds
pics of the one work turned out by 1
with the boys. Work- accomplished by »
" «the scouts. especially small bird- hous-
7 es. are displayed The different knots,
dives a place in this.
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Last days of the
Solving-Machine Club
Act promptly! Decide with no delay!
HOWLANDS
Entrance on Main St, Fairfield Ave, and Cannon St.
\\ hoover
thinks of buy' mg a sewing-machine at any time for months
to court, will do well to buy now. "
Lilli! the end of this week, Hmvland sewing-mach-
ines at their regular cash price: paid for ill small sums at
convenient intervals;
amount of
delivered on payment of the first
ONE DOLLAR.
Howlulill scwing- machines are reliable.
'1 hey
try sort of home SC\\lilg
'l‘hm (hi ct"—
run easily. smoothly
and quietly Lech is guaranteed for ytars1h0tll as to
work it will do and quality of material in it.
Ball and roller bearings alt‘ mu! “hero. thc\ insure
quietness and case of running. Cabinets are nicely firi—
ished 'and every inatilillc IS built so htall drops out of
sight “hell not ill use.
According to st) ll+$15 to $39.
Fier) sort sold on the same terms of small conven—
rltlil pav most with no extra charges of any sort.
sort delivcrld as soon as a member is admitted to the chi.
Eve y
lil"l BF. l’R()\!l 'l—the roll closes Saturday night.
'1 MM Floor.
New PTN. Corset
with unique sidevsteels.
Beside graceful new lines and
splendid fabric, one now P. N.
practical side-steels.
Steels are kept separated from
relliaindcr of the corset; are slip-
pcd into little pocket on each side.
By taking them out and rever-
sing them, they are kept firm and
notably flexible. Thus they mold
the figure with gentle case and
enable it to retain its correct
poise
lhis really SCt'illS to be a imia-h
ble improvement ill corset-malt-
lug—for the steels are not only
very efficient but practically mi-
breakable
This feature, in different nioil—
sis—$1.;to $3.- .-. . , . ~ ,.
‘ ‘ Second Fined ’
.t
‘ e. 4‘
Lustroills futile-79c. yd.
“'Some Silk men can int); cattery
with their ‘eilksso. clever y as $6
deceive most folks: This faille
is from such a man. He has the
ability but not the desire to de-
ccivc. Instead he frankly says: I
“This faiile iS partly cotton‘ and
then lets folks sec for them-
selves how beautiful it is.
Rich ill color, with distinctive
fine-corded weave of faillc, of
soft luminous surface, in nine of
the best shades of the season. '
One yard wide, well worth a
dollar a yard-— 79c.
sand, Arizona
Center Aisle, Rear.
Boys.’ Topcollts,
$7. 50 and better sort
Frankly; we think the maker of these topcoats was
very foolish to sell them for less than: his usual price. ,
He iS rated as topinotch men in makin boys' clothes’. _, a: -
He puts nlore style" and snap and good tailoring' m with ‘ ~ '
his good fabrics than any ether tailor we know. No rea—
son why he couldn’t get full. price.
Yet, right at the beginning of Spring, he sells them
so we can give boys a very unusual money '.s-worth .- ; .~ -.
Norfolk reefers with satin or silk or fine mohair lin— ..
ing or made of fine double-texture fabrics. . j -V
With patch pockets and stylish pleated backs, or with 63 -
gathered backs in belted style, or in plain boxy models. - ‘
Of those Springlikc tan and gray reverts and home-
Or of refined blue serge. ‘
Balmacaans of lively mixtures, tans’ and Scotchy mix-
. spans-
y...
turcs for example.
Regular prices would range from $7.50
up. Choice of the lot-:- .1
Front Basement.
at
nevovanwry'
Rich new silk
[intimate—$5.
Patriotic Allleriian “omen will
like the colors of these new petti~
coats just as greatly as they will .
like the fuller flounces and wow ‘
manly graceful lines.
Oregon green, Palm '_ "
‘ silver, Newport .' ’
tall, Gettysburg gray, Rock ”
Mountain blue, Na avy blue—sue“
are the hues; delightful!
Taffeta and incesaline and jet-
Beach
soy; and “hat a diversity of_
styles! . /
\lcssalinc with pleated flounce
has four 2~inch ruffles.
Jersey top has circular flonnce .: -:
of messalille. , '.
Messaline has beautiful double
ruffle set on circular fiounce. ,
'Fafi'eta has flounee made with...
deep rounded ’scallops. .. .
hlessal'lnc with frilly floancenw
made of 6 narrow ruffles ‘ :
huxury and beauty and coin»?
fort are combined—~a‘ud at $§Ji
Spectra Floor. "I, U
Boys’ wash suits
are very cheap.
W ash suits for boys do Chan e
in stYlC—w-bllt the Russian and ill: "
blouse models are far from being
out of date '
These models, in white and col—
ors, at special price now to make
a cicarup of a quantityof suits.
75c suits-.——50c;_.
$1 15 to $1.65 suits—95c.
$2 to $3 suits—$I. 50.
$3.50 to $650 suits—$3
Front Basement.
$5
. $5.
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