DAVID nsrnnson, Managing Director TKGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! _, TODAY—TOMORROW—SATURDAY , 0n the Regular Vaudeville Show Scheduli Sternard’s Midgets . PERFEOTLY FORMED . ll—LILUPUTIANS—ll PRETTY rmcmo 9—TRAINED PONIES—9 . U .2 1,- -'\".«\UDEVILLE’S BIGGEST CAST--15 q‘Vi‘IVG THING 13;; A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE UNLIKE ANY- YOlI HAVE EVER “'ITNESSED PERSONAL DIRECTION BILLY HART 701'}: OTHER :. ) Keith ATID MIMI PALMER] ALFRED LUNT —: AND :— —: 1N .» i ; VAUDEVILLE ACTS “Ragged Edge” .7 . :11 Children’s Show at 4 P. M. Friday; Sat- ‘ urday at 10 A. M.——Admission 10c All Other Shows Same as Adults r. 9,1 ~ GENTandPALACE hiVll) l-ZSTERSON. Managing Director LAST TIMES m NORM Today and Tomorrow RICHARD BARTHELMESS - 1mm." “The Bright Shawl." ”Fury" and Other “H: E -: .\r-i it xnmcnts in Anothcr That Eclipses Them All FIGHTING BLADE” COMING SOON : FOREIA TALMADGE in “ASHES OF ’ VENGEANCE” ' "'1 mm SCH .‘lvi 's u c. ‘ifiNETO . ,. r7 ...nznetcs, Starters. ; i.::1ilon Systems re- ‘iiml. 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You will al- ways find us ready to attend to your photographic wants and render capable and satisfactory service. THE MICHELSEN STUDIO 78 Washington St. SouNorwalk Phone 437- . The Textile Sture KAI-LOWE 'EN COSTUMES Any Color You Want. ROME CAMBRIC Yard . . . . 1 5c TARLATANE Yard 136 WASHINGTON 8T. 80. NORWALK ........... Corrugations on the face of a new coal shovel aid in distributing tine fuel about a. fire box. IROMSTATEBY- TAX BOARDS Relief Bodies Reduce Revenue Nearly $6,- 500,000 —- F a i r field County ,' Drop was Over $4,000,000 HARTFORD. Oct. 18.—Net reduc- tions by town boards of relief of $8,435,449 from local grand lists up— on which taxes were paid this year were shown yesterday at the state department by a compilation of re- ports forwarded by taxing offlclgns of the several towns. The total reductions reached 37.- SNJIG. of which Falrfield County was responsible for $4,232,272. and the aggregate of increases was 81- 253.667. Bridgeport alone reported reductions of 83.556.389 as Igainst increases of $600,233. while "art- ford‘s reductions totalled $53,857. New Haven’s 843.900 and Watch, bury's $372,900. Excluding Rridge- port not a. single increase was made by the boards of relief of the larg- est three cities of the state. Coincident with this disclosure. State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett declared in a. letter sent to tax assessors throughout Connecticut yesterday that "many boards of re- lief do not function" andthat he had arranged for the preparation and distribution of a pamphlet as a guide to such boards. To'procure a more equitable dis- tribution of the tax burden among taxpayers of Connecticut. uniform application of tit: tax laws. and as- sessments which will stand every legal test. the commissioner an- nounced the issuance by his de- partment of six other specially pre- pared pamphlets for the guidance of A‘iciais new the state. The pamphlets were written at the request of Commissioner Bloigclt by Thomas Lindcr, appraisal engineer for New Britain: Arthur “2 Howard. assistant clerk of bills in the recent n-- session of the Legislature: former Attorney General “’iiliam A. King of Willimuntic; William T. Hint-ks and Howard Spcer. Bridgeport in~ vestment bankcrs: Assistant Tax Commissioner Carlos S. Holcomb of Torrtngton. and Assessor “‘illlam B. Perry. in. of Salisbury. The pamphlet assigned to ex-At- torney General King for preparation is entitled "The Board of Belief and Its Functions." Building Permits The following building permits were issued yestcrday by Building Inspector Hubbell. A S. Green. concrete block, plant addition in Main avenue. cost $1.000 \Viiiiam H. Plait, addition to gar- age in Winfield street. cost 8150. Mrs. Findholme' addition to-house in Wilson Point road. cost 81.000. Charles Casey. addition to garage in Taylor avenue. cost $75. .A. L. Stevens, garage in Willow street. cost 3150. Joseph Muiucky. porch in rear of Hill road, cost 8300. J. J. Shubert Sues Darien Neighbor Jacob J. Shubert, well known the- atrical magnate, a resident of the fashionable Collender's Point. has brought injunction against Alfred H. chshaw. a. neigh- bor. prohibiting the latter from burning rubbish near the boundry line of the two estates. ’ The motion of tie temporary in junction was issued a. few days ago by Deputy Judge James E. thinker- hoft'." of the local court. A motion for thg modification“ of the injunc- tion will be taken up at the short calendar session of the Superior Court. which meets tomorrow in Bridgeport. CALL OR WRITE H. JAFFE If you have second-hand furniture. junk or metal of any kind. Highest prices paid. Tel. 499. 37 Fort Point street. Visit Our GIFT DEPARTMENT For GIFTS For SHOWERS and WEDDINGS DONNELLY’S ' In Grit. Shells. Food BROWER‘ & as POULTRY ennui-is or‘ ALI. xnms. Large or final] Quantities SC?“ Feeds. Dry Mush, Whob Grain... Mixed Fecal, Charcoal, “h CARROLL—THE VERMIN ILILIJING PAINT AuoftheSund-rdl’oultry MA um Drinking Fountains. Remedies and Tonia. LONE} FEED C0. mm. . Hundreds of Bargains! MARK-OFF M ARK: o FF 5 : lsnmvusmsm now nr m1. swnt‘o SHOE ‘ STORES comet SawaDollsrl‘ Kermit" 7 , hi- mu house in South Main street. cost $150. ‘ Frank Seymour, garage in Max proceedings ‘ Far from the maddening throngs of big‘citles. reposing peacefully in the heart of our country. no our Main streets, rich with fascinating types. Sinclair Lewis wrote of one of them .in his “Main Street,“ 'the most talked of novel of the age. dis— cussed heatedly pro and can by (No ery periodical and newspaper in the country. It is a story rich with the' heart stuff'tbat captures inter- est and makes one lose oneself in the throbbing dremn‘ unfolded. The novel has’ been .transferred to the screen by a. wonderful cut of players headed by l-‘lorence‘Vi- dorvnnd Monte Blue as' Carol and Dr. Kennicott. who play out. their little drama. in Gopher Prairie. Don't miss this wonderful picture now showing at the Rialto theater, which yesterday afternoon and evening delighted’cacsplty houses. STERNAD‘S HTDGE'IS. Big Act Play-s Palace Theater for Three Days Only. Sternad's Midgets. appearing at the Palace Theater this week under the personal direction of Billy Hart. the well known vaudeville artist. comprise an aggregation of four- teen of the prettiest and tiniest Lilliputian men and women who were especially selected for their physical perfection in form and beauty. personableness and ability and versaiity as entertainers. It was certainly a. stupendous task to bring together from all parts of the universe, this troup of tiny artists for as everybody knows. midgets who can sing. dance play musical instruments and perform divers other specialties are few and far between. therefore, much cred- it is due Mr. Hart. a producer of national reputation. not only for ‘65th in mirroring this troupe of miniature perform- ers for the ediflcation and entertain- ment of the vaudeville theatre going public. but as well for the artistic- ally perfect presentation of their marvelously entertaining perform- ance. superbly gorgeous scenery. beautiful costumes and the verit- able feast of delight their wonder- ful exposition of light, color, music and motion will give an audience. There will be four other Keith acts and Alfred Lunt and Mimi Pelmerl will star in "Ragged Edge." h“ FIGHTING BLADE Nonvelk Greets New Barthelmess Picture “‘lth Much Enthusiasm— Contlnucs Today at Rog-(mt Only. Norwalk gave an enthusiastic greeting to Richard Barthelmess' new picture "The Fighting Blade" which was presented at the Regent and Palace Theaters last night.‘ Manager David Ester-son. in re- sponse to many demands. changed the Palace program to allow the showing of this new Barthelmese vehicle that the downtown theater and a. large and appreciative audi- rm. fl Today and 'Morrow' N “MAIN STREET” The story that made the world- sit up in dosed suspense. 1 Saturday ' _ ‘HARRY CAREY ... in ... “CRASHIN’ Tnnu’f' —-nnd— Round 5—"Fighting Blood” Sunday and Monday Extra Added Attraction in. Addition to Regular Program. Motion pictures of the Inter- national Horse Race. Papyrus vs. Zev. This race will be staged. at Belmont Park. New York, on Saturday afternoon and the pic- ture- of it: will be flashed on the screen at the Rialto on Sunday, night and on Monday’s perform- ances. This is a. two reel picture. ence welcomed the new film enter- tainment. It goes without saying that Richard Bartheimess. an idol with the local screen fans pleased his large audience. He did more than that. No picture which has been presented in this city in months was received with greater expectancy and certainly none was any more satisfying. Bartheimess is an actor of exceptional ability and in "The Fighting Blade" does some of the finest work of his screen career. He had the benefit of a'carefully selected supporting cast and under the direction of Henry King has given the public another choice bit of screen enter; tainment. The picture will appear gent Theater. Rialto to Show Famous 1!!me- tionai Horse Race Pictures on Sunday and Monday. Liam-Igor Al Hamilton of the Rial- to theater. was in New York city yesterday when he signed a con- tract for the eihlblting of the two reel motion picture to be taken of the International Horse Race. Papyrus of England vs. Zev. of America. The race will be run at the Belmont track in New York city on Saturday afternoon. The picture will be rushed and will be ready for its first showing on Sun- day. This race is the classic of the racing season. Papyrus the Bug- lish horse was transported to this country in a. special cabin and was given the care that a mother would give its young child. The picture of the race will show the horses in trainingnnd the big event. , Ger nyyis turning to concrete for bu in: water tanks in the form of towers. having erected one 200 feet high. ‘ Save Your Coal Install a \ H I cfgazi‘dfig heck /possoqes [sniper . T . i‘: lhe Royal-Kendall. ' Coal Saver: "3 — complete; I’ 5', 7 $15.00 lNSTALLED Never Sold Before for ties Than seam to $85.00 There are "a goodly number, already installed in the Nor- . walks—Manyreport nearly 50% savings in coal. WE GUARANTEE A 25% COAL SAVING _ A large peroentageof your heat is wasted up the chimney. inunburnedgssses. 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