THE SOUTH NORWALK EVENING SENTINEL
MONDAY, DEC. 13. I915
EVENING SENTI 'tlEL
ESTABLISHED BY
JAMES GOLDEN .
AND A L. GOLDEN,’
_po pREITO RS.
a- ’
umIATURE ANAC FOR
TOMORROW.
MONDAY, D.EC 13:19_IS_
High tide 5 55 a m 6 23 P m
Sun rises? sets 4- 24
EVENINOfSENTINEL TELE—
PHONE CALLS.
Editorial Rooms—92.
:Business Office—93.
NOrwalk Branch Office—1 388
Editors Residence—Izzs- 3.
City Editors Residence—752— 4.
Business Managers Residence—
1:13-12.
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MASONIC DIRECTORY
Old Well Lodge, No. 108. F. and A. M.
, Meets in Masonic Building. South
Main 51111111. 1511 and 3rd Tucsllnyof ;
each month .1111) August ex-g
ceptni 11'. 8 (1111111. All Music-1' :
Masons 101'11'111111' 1111111111 81116-15114 1
P. l‘cciit'i’, \\'. 111. Robert M. Wilcox, ‘
Sec.
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A Stated Convocation of Butler Chap'
ter. NO. 38, R. A. M. will be held
Tuesday evening Dec. 14, 1915, at Ma.
mnic Temple, South Main street. city,
3 1 at 8 o'clock.
Work M. M. M. degree and refresh-
' ments.
1. «flats. .. ,_, ., 'j
CHARLES A. TUCK. H. P.
‘* Alum——
F. S. LYON,
1"- ' Secretary.
"MEENERALCS ANO ADMIRALS.
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our prol‘cssion'alanr expel‘h ‘15 111111
(the army 111.51'515 on ignoring; 1111' 11111.5“-
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makes ii iltt('(’:~11lil.\ for civilian
_ brunclics 111' our non-1 1111111111
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congress
and tho cxccutiu-
mediate 111111101111 1111'
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The 111111111111111111’1-1151' upon (it the
sirilling 0x-
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1no and adopt
general 111111 511111 15 .1
ample. it calls tor the crculion
effective. mobile fighting force 111‘ 1.
609,000 111011.11'1111 itii the equipment
, Frcquired for .511 1111-111 on :11'1111
1171;: 1111 9x11111151» for thc 111151 19111' o[
more than 57.111111111101111 «11111 tiincs our
‘Wfi‘nt 211'1111 c\pt‘lldilill‘c -- and 11 cost
of $3 19,.-(11111011(1 11 you: 11111191111111:
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the nccd 1.5 :1 row] 11111-1111 111111411511 1.5
too great to 11111 tor our 3111911.'ll1c
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immediate qtlt’ lion 15.
'i war stuffs 11111511115 101'1111111111111111: so
grout, an 111'1111"?
1 The military exports lune
Out that Germany .11111 \ustria.
figured .
co-op-
“diluting in an 111111111 on the Unilcd
“ lates, could land 11 111111 11111111111111 cx-
Edition of 1111110 1111111 11111110111) 111011
on ourAiinntit' 11111151 111111111 .511;
wealth, and that .lupuu could land 2111,-
Edi) men on 11111 Pacific coust in loss
than two months.
7 We may waive 11111
111213813 figures arc reasonable.
scent aim-turd to :1 reasonably well 111-
formed 01112111 to 5111' that the n111u1‘
hundreds or 01111 1110115.111115 of ships
needed to transport 1111 army of 1, 000,-
0110 soldiers 111111 11111 111.51 quantity of
munitions and Supplies requiied for
warfare in a foreign land under mod-
ern conditions could lea1c Geranm .
rigs, cross the Atlantic and set all
bore in so short a period as six
wool” with the best landing facilitiesl
.011. Atlantic coast at their disposal and:
"no coast defense guns firing a shot.
fillt. we must assume that the army ex-
tort: know what they are talking'
’ 111111 1111111011 Teutons could
and land in six weeks ready to
miduer us, lit—119 had no navy.
mt little “it." the army experts
disregard.
do you suppose our navy
monthn beforehand would be
131i while that vast armada was
1115 slowly across the Atlantic?
111 would all our submarines be do-
me those thousands of 1.1111111~
. Ind supply ships were “prowli-
~111-11 win or lying at anchor for
qucstion whether
11 docs
1 ~ [my simply ignores the ocean,
at its eyes to the biggest stra-
hct of this war which is the
jwould 111.11 clumsy
.ihai
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for
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produco postolht't- supplii-s, lhcrc‘ 11n-
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sharks" eager to foreclose, nor even
SOUTH NOR‘VPJJK 1 111111;.11 inferior to (lerlnam s 115111".
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n1.111_\ “ould daic 51 nd «”1155 the At
1:111111 while she 11.1.5 an 91191111 left in
El mop» “1111111121111 bigger than tier
11121111: 111111-11 11o ought to 111119. and
11111 11111: soon~11hut possible chance
armada have 01'
igfilllllg 111111111 striking distance or
New York or making 11 landing 1111111
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sa1n1- reasoning applies to .lapun,‘
whom- 111111111 fleet is no stillnget than
the squadron 1111 shall soon have in
the Pacific alone.
Manifestly,
tional defense 1.5' to he grcaily enlurg5
cd.
the 1111111 (experts are nearly as
it should 111-1 the 111111" although
one-
eyed in their News as the army men.
11111 it'liaicwr plan of defense is work-
ed (1111.
consideri-il 11.5 (11111111115118 branches of;
the army and 11111'1' .5hould he
det‘cnso, 111-operating in Mary partic‘
111111' A. rational system of adjustment
111111111 11141) 11.5 from running into 1111-
.5111'11 1411111111155 at tho 11111111151 of either
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CONVICTS AS DEFENDERS.
rt-ports '
Atiornc} (111111-1111 (lrcgory
iilu
\11111'11 1111111111 111151111ch 11:11c hocn ocr‘
construction work with
cnpiul 111.1111111111 11nd 1.911113111101111
is 111111111 iotnph it‘ll, and asks couglcns.
11111 :11lliittl'li)’ to mill/.11 the prison 111».
hor in uniting goods for the govcrn~
llili'lii.
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11'111'o mill/.111 in inunnfnt-iuriug t'urni
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part oi this 51.519111, hc advocutm pity-1t
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po5toiiit'c tlcpnrtinont. As :1?
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their earnings to 1111-11' 11111111105, if
ihcy 11:111' 1".11111111-5.
t‘onnrt'ss 111111 1111111 :11 this plan, 111-
ihough 11'5 iliii'ti 1o .51'1' 11111 30011 rcu-j
.5011 \1111‘ mini who arc imprisoned for.
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n1:1l111 111111.115 111211 1’111'115 Sill" necds 111
if iilt'rl‘ 111 any ()hjct“,
lion, 111111111151" to using prison labor to,
othcr important ilcpuitmcnl oi 301cm».
ohjoctlons .
could not hold. Thai is 1111111111211 dofl
louse prcpnruiions.
Tho 11111111 of grcut quantities of 11111»;
11111'1' supplies is recognized by all thc1
e1ptrts til-l one of the primar1 requis-
l‘ho \\ or (‘01 i
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arm)
pr cp. ”1111110511.
logo 11.5 :1 port or it propocil
5115111111, (10111111105 5pcndinc. 32.311.000.-
001) ("or wine inulcriztls 111111 supplics
111 11111 111111 iiscul yours. E1'c11 il‘ 11111:
arm) 15' not grcully illl'l‘t‘llSt‘li, thoro‘ll.
of ‘
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such 5'lorc5'
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primmcrs 11o prcsscd into scrvicc
lhcn, shouldn't the fcdorul
to
ilt‘ii) lllllllllfflt'lul‘tl 1111111 supplies?
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THE FARM MORTGAGES.
1111.51
prise that the mortgages on American
persons will learn with sur-
forms urc held primarily not by “101111
111' respectable country bankers, but
by the lilo insurance companies.
lrlvalc investors hold considerably,»
less than oncthird of the mortgages
A rospcctahle share of 11111111 is held by
similar institutions.
Banks to the 111111111111 of nearly :27, 00011
hold 31 1-2 per cent. 01‘ the n1or.tgages
And 148 life insuranca companiesi
hold 37 1-2 per cent. of them. i
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l
l
and i
1
colleges
It‘s 1101-111 noting, too that the in-
'sumnco companies charge a lower
rate of interest than Any other class
of lenders Their average rate is 5 55
pct cont. They are disposed to make
loans for longer termS than bankers.
It has been said that 01’ all the farm-
e1 ’51 creditors the life insurance com-
pany generally gives him the most
favorable terms although it is very
exacting as to security and prompt
payment.
It doedh't eliminate the need. how-
ever. of an adequate rural credit sys-
tem that would enable farmers to
carry their crops and develop their
properties on terms as favorable as
any other kinds of business can ob-
tain.
—-—--Q-— _
Alter Mr. Ford stops the war he
might drop around to Panama. and
stop the canal subs while he's rect-
ins.
W
Lawyer—l have my opinion at you.
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ton of England by its fleet.
(sir. .
Victimwwiiltlyou 1111111119111. 11- '
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EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWQW
Our ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
”it.
11' (mo hranch of our 1121-. ‘
'13";
£5
i
‘ucsday, Wednesday and Thursday
In this
less than cost price. We do this instead of giving away worthless souvenirs.
will be carried faithfully out.
An Event of Unequallcd Value Giving
during these three days if posmble and take advantage of our Christmas gift to you.
Great Annual ’1 . ' .
Gt 1 Sale 11: give our customers all our profits on certain lines of goods, and in some cases we sell at even
. . On all floors in cvety department the gift sale 1dcu
ImpOSSiblc to print all the mark-down gift sale prices. We mention only a few. Do your Shoppilw
éfigafis
T 5‘.$
1’ Most 01 pful
@Storc for}
50 INCH BLACK CHIF—
FON BROADCLOTH
is 81.611.
to .5'1'11.
1.5- 31311 1111' yard.
1111: to lost-
this 1511111.
111 :1 cuslomcr.
(lift 511111 11111'15'
Spolproof. “111111 $2.110 pi-r
yitrd. ()ur rt-gulur soiling pricc
“'9 1111111 11110 11111151
ilic (-11.51 111 wholesali-
We are K11
11 1111111 money on
Not (WM (3 yards
$1.15
5771111111 1111th (11 the 111's!
(limes,
111111 pri('t':i.
lioiliiily
Umbrellas, Silk Hos-wry,
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.‘1'131'11111'111'. .111111111'1'. l.11111n.5.
Merchandise of Merit Makes
THE BEST GIFTS
iiitllfikt‘ri‘hli‘rb.
1111111111115,
1.1'111111-1' (loads.
11111.. 1111 :11 extrcmcly
MEN'S AND WOMEN’S
UMBRELLAS
in tit-tn,
mission
trun-
Eiuht r1115. purc (lyi'
.5'ilk covers. plain
clion)’. gold and silwr
1111-11 11311111155. for men and
uomcn. '31; 111.1 '.5 1.11.111. The
rcgular (1111.111 1.1 121111 to $2.510
0111'11
1:111 stile datys
$1.50
MEN'S SILK HOSE.
Flnc 1111211111 lihrc silk and
1111111. all colors. llncn hccls
11ml lot-5'. 11111111111 511101.. Value
2511'. per pair. in prt-ity .‘1’111115
1111x113.
(lift 15:111- 11:11.51
' 3111115 75¢
WOMEN‘S HOSE
l'ura ihrcad silk. 1101111111 hccls
and tom. garter 11111.5; black.
whltc and colors, in 1111111
(ihrislmns 111111015. annt- F-uc.
par pnlr. '
(lit‘t 11:111- 11111.5
2 pairs 75¢
WRIST BAGS
l’in scal, walrus and morocco
toolbar. in the new shirred
111111111. l’anlcr and hue“
straps. fancy .51111 and Icnthcr
llnotl. fitted with mum and
mirror. 1111111 inside frame.
lit-gulur price 82.011 to $2.130
‘idl'h
(1111 1511111 days
$1.49
WOMEN’SJHD GLOVES
'J clusps wrist. real French
kid. All (111' popular shades,
r11111roitlcrcd backs. Every
pair fully warranted. Ram»
1111- prlcc 81.50 and 81.75 pm
pair.
(1111 .51111' days
$1.25
WOMEN'S
HANDKERCH IEFS
All lincn. 119111151111'111'11. 11:11111-
cmlwoidcrcd corncrs and 1111
11111. Regular pricc 151'. each,
(lift .51110 (11115
10¢
MEN‘S
HANDKERCHIEFS
All “111“". hematltchcil with
1111111 initinls. Regular price,
17c. cnch. Put up in ncnt
Xmas hoxcs.
(lift 51111» 111115
6 for 75¢
STATIONERY
\'t'r1' ltilructivc box contnln-
ing is shoots or paper and en-
wiopcs. or cards and cnvol-
opi's. “111111 391'. pcr box.
(lift sulc (1111's
19¢
MILITARY BRUSHES
Siorling silver back, ccllulold
l‘acc: nnc quality bristles.
llcgulnr pricc $5.00 pnir.
(1111 .5an 1111115
$2.98
TOILET SETS
Mirror. Brush and (‘011111. .511-
1'cr handle. hand painted
buck. Regular value $2.00 per
.5'9t.
(lift 511111 (1111‘s
98¢
CORSET COVERS
3111.111 of nltinsook. beautifully
trinnuod with lacc, embroid-
ery 1111.1 ribbon. Rt‘lllliitr pricc
75c. (1:11-11.
(lift .511113 111115
47¢
Our Great Toyland
Is A Real Joyland
Giro thc youngslcrs :1 treat by bringing thcni to Toyland. We have
prepared a number of surprises in addition to an enormous var-
‘Dolls and games that will
lcty of toys.
please your purse.
delight any child and
PETTICOATS
Flnc qunlity pussy Willow
151111, in plaid and plain colors.
t‘ut full. good deep ruffle.
ltcgulnr value $2.50 each.
Gilt salc prlcc
$1.97
Blankets
A Good Item For Your Gift List
The Boston Store Blankets make particularly acceptable gifts, be-
cause they are gifts of real value—they are not expensive gifts.
because the qualities are exceptional for the prices.
NIGHT GOWNS
Made of pink crepe de chino.
empire yoke with 2 rows 01
hemstltchlng; and round neck
with 111cc heading and ribbon.
Regular ralnc $2.50 each.
. Gift sale days
$1.79
1
SILK WAISTS
Made 01’ striped 11111 silk and
crepe dc chine, in the very
newest models; long sleeves
and high collars. Regular
value $3.00 each.
(lift sale days
$1.79
BERRY SETS
Consisting of one large bowl
and six small dishes. Pretty
floral decorations on white
and colored grounds. Value
$1.50 each.
(lift sale days
89¢
CUT GLASS
'WATER TUMBLERS
Six on. fine clear crystal with
floral and grape designs. Reg
11111r price 81 00 per doz
(lift snlc day. each
5c“
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——
DOLLS .
28 inches long, jointed body,
bisuuc head, fine curly hair.
111011 and ribbon trimmed
dress, shoes and stockings
Regular price $7.50 each.
Gift sale days
$4.95
EXPRESS WAGONS
Hard 24 inch body.
Steel nicely painted.
Regular price $1.50 each.
Gilt sale days
- $1.19
wood,
rims,
BLACKBOARD
16x18 board. hardwood easel,
strong and durable. Regular
price 791:. each.
Gift sale days
PURE WOOL
BLANKETS
While, pink or blue borders.
also choice combinations in
large blocks silk, ribbon bind-
ings. Value $10.00 per pair.
Gilt sale days
$6.75
BLENHEIM BLANKETS
Fine
blankets in ten, white and
gray. Value $3. 00 per pair.
Gift sale days
$1.98
his double bed size '1
SATINE
COMFORTABLES
Full size, reversible, scroll
seamed, dainty Persian pat-
terns; flne cotton fillings. Vai-
ue $4.50 each.
Gift sale days
$3.49
“I. meaw
LINEN
TABLE DAMASK
72 inches wide. fine quality
double damask. beautiful do-
slxns. Regular price $1.50
per yard.
Gift sale days
$1.19‘IIL
PATTERN
TABLE CLOTH
All ready hemmed. line quai~
11y pure Scotch Heather 1111-. .
Excellent assortment of
8114 size. Value
en.
patterns.
32.15 each.
om sale days
$1.98
“NORWALK'S - BUSY CORNER"
Bring your Christmas Cer-
tificates and we will cash
them for you.
Norwalk Chronicler