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COMPANY.
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A whole week to be given
up to sight seeing. All the
beautiful, deserving goods and
accessOrie’s have been deftly
and artistically arranged in'
harmonious keeping with the
importance ‘of the occasion,
that" gratifying results may
ensue to those who come to
see.- Nothing more that we
can say will now add to the
,, ,interest of the event—mags
oznify its beauty, enhance its
“ yalue or increase the enthusi-
'V.,_j'asm' which seemingly knows
no bounds.
Without attempting I to
enumerate all that may be
seen, we’ll mention from day
to day, some of the most con-
spicuous features in the differ-
ent departments.
MEN’S NECKWEAR. . At th
Main St. entrance. All the
latest fads and fancies that
fashion suggests.
HostY. Women, " chil-
dren and men’s, black goods
—fast black—Onyx. Colors
in tan, bronze, .blue, pink,
white. Evening shades in
lisle thread and silk.
HANDKERCHIEFS. A hand-
some line of hemstitched and
embroidered, for Easter.
Popular ‘ Brownie’ handker-
chiefs for children.
LACES-——RIBBONS-—-FANS.
Beautiful laces, and made-up
neckwear.
fans—the ‘ Empire.” Large
and staple line of ribbons.
Everything pertaining to Art.
Embroideries—Honiton and
Kensington lace work.
LADIEs’ WAIs'rs. A varied
assortment, ready-to-wear ;
something to Suit everybody, .
but .not expensive. Morning
house waists will perhaps give
you a better idea of them.
,No'rrons. A list that would
fill this entire paper—useful ;
from a paper of pins, 11p.
' and James Kirby.
Latest creation in ‘
suns O_O_OOOOONOS..
Explosions and Collapsed Buildings
Destroy Human Lives.
MORE THAN THIRTY KILLED.
The Deadly Fire Damp ‘Vorks Havoc In a
Washington Coal llIine—Two Build-
ings In Wheeling Collapse and
Then Burst Into Flames.
SEATTLE, Wash., April 10.-—A Special
from New Whatcom says:
-An explosion from fire damp in the Blue
‘Canyon Coal mine, on Lake Whatcom, kill-
ed 21 men. W. A. Telford was at the
bunkers when the explosion occurred. He
went to the incline and found James
Kearns at the mouth of the shaft nearly
dead with exhaustion. Kearns said all in
the mine Were dead. He had carried Ben
Morgan as far as he was able and then left
him. Morgan, he thought, «was dead.
Kearns and. Gellum were the only ones
'who had escaped cut of 23 men who
were at ‘work. Tom Valentine and
John Anderson were in the incline, and
they escaped. At the switch of the gang-
way, 800 feet from the mouth of the tun.
nel, Ecklund and Telford found the body
of George Roberts, and beyond were 30
loaded cars, which had been blown off the
track. ' They next found the body of Ben
Morgan, who was dropped by Kearns, Eek-
lund and others. They were unable to go
beyond room 21, 500 feet from the angle
of the tunnel and gangway. They tried to,
but their safety lamps went out, and the
gas drove them back into the room, where
they found the bodies of Thomas Conlin
It is supposed that, in
addition to the four found, 19 perished.
The gas was so thick that the rescuing
' party wasable to stay only for a few min-
utes. ‘
The Missing Men.
The missing men with families are: D.
Y. Jones, superintendent; James Kirby,
Andrew Anderson, James McAndrews,
Charles Silverman, Mike Zeiliski. The
single men are: Lucius Latka, E. P.
Chase, Thomas Conlln, George Roberts,
‘Ben Morgan, John Williams, Alexander
Henderson, William Evans, Isaac, J obn-
son, William Lyster, Charles Hamburg,
Samuel Olsen, J. A. Morgan, Martin
Blum. Safety lamps were used every-
where out in the gangway. The tunnel is
800 feet long and the gangway 1,000 feet
lung and has 26 rooms opening from it.
The fans were kept running all the time,
and the cause of the explosion is unknown.
Ten dead bodies have" been taken out, and
11 are still in the. mine. A steamer has
gone from this city with Superintendent
Donovan, three physicians, ten miners and
press correspondents on board. The mine
was inspected about three weeks ago and
pronounced safe. .
The Blue Canyon mine is the property of
the Blue Canyon Coal Mining company,
composed of M. E. Downs, A. E. Houser
and several other Montana capitalists. The
company had spent much money in open-
ing the mine and had just got it into a
paying condition.
Two Large Buildings Collapse.
WHEELING, April 10.—Today the five
story business house of Chapman & Sons,
on Main street, in the wholesale district.
and the adjoining four story hardware as
tablishment of T. T. Hutchison, fell in
suddenly without any warning and buried
a number of persons in the ruins. . T. T.
Hutchison, proprietor of‘ the hardware
store; M. J. A. Ford, a salesman; P. J.
Heron," Eugene Burch and Robert Winch-
er, clerks, and Henry Cowl. a messenger
boy, are known to have been caught by the
falling walls. Hutchison was taken out
flwith two ribs broken and other injuries
and cannot live. The Hutchison building
was of light construction and was declared
. unsafe years ago.
Michael Ford was taken from the ruins
alive, but fatally hurt. He had been pin;
ned beneath an iron girder, and the dead
body of young Horan lay across him.
It was learned later that the Rev. Fa-
ther H. F. Parke, vicar general of this
Catholic diocese, was buried under the
ruins. He was on his way to the cathe-
dral from a train when the wall fell.
The fire extended ’to a large stock of oil
and turpentine in Chapman & Sons’
building. and adjoining property was en-
dangered. ,
At 11 o’clock the body of Benjamin
Prichard. a Buckhannon (W. Va.) mer-
chant, was taken out. He was badly
crushed. -
The fire made considerable headway, the
_fiames breaking out in the alleyway in
spite of the tons of water being poured in.
The other persons who were caught in
the ruin s—Horan, ' Wincher, Burch, the
boy Cowl and the Rev. Father Parke—are
believed to be dead.
Three Railroad Men Killed.
BRADFORD, Pa, April 10.-—A west
bound freight train on the Buffalo, Roch-
ester and Pittsburg railroad, while run-
ning at a moderate rate of speed near
Sykes, a small station, between Du Bois
and Punxsutawney, ran into a washout.
The tracks run along side of the Clarion
river. The fog was donsc,.so that Engineer
Taylor did not see the washout. The en-
tire train wont into the raging torrent.
Engineer Taylor and Fireman Chase, to-
gether with Brakeman McClelland, are
buried under the wreck.
Mine Explosion at Nantlcoke.
. NANTICOKE, Pa, April 10,—A frightful
explosion of black damp occurred in N o. 2
shaft of the Susquehanna Coal company
today. Six Polish miners were badly
burned and are not expected to recover
from their terrible injuries. The mine is
badly damaged.
Mrs. Lease's Plain Words.
TOPEKA, April 10.——Mary Elizabeth
Lease was a witness before the legislative
committee charged with investigation of.
the state board of charities. She said the
board was made up of a set of cowards,
afraid to sift stories of insubordination to
the bottom. The investigation by the
board of alleged steals, she said, was a gi-
ganticfraud. She was always in the mi-
nority, and she was proud of it.
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INCOME TllSHORTAGE
Treasury Officials Are Doubtful as to
How Much It Will Be.
MAY AMOUNT TO $15,000,000.
Speculation as to the Effect of the Supreme
Court Decision Upon the Govern-
ment Revenue—How the Tax
Will Be Collected Now.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-—Commissioner
of Internal Revenue Miller says it is al-
most impossible to anticipate just how
much revenue the government will be de-
prived of in consequence of the exemption
of rent and municipal state bonds by the
decree of the supreme court. It has been
estimated that the returns from the in-
come tax in accordance with the existing
law would aggregate something like $30,.-
‘000,000. It has been asserted since the
law was passed that the estimate was too
low, and that the returns would probably
reach as high as $60,000, 000 or $70,000,-
000.
In any .event, Commissioner Miller says
he does not believe the exemptions under
the ruling of the court will cause a falling
off in the estimated amount to be derived
from the income tax of more than one-
third of the estimated sum.
It is impossible to form any correct idea
of how much money is derived from rents
throughout the United States, as the cen—
sus returns do not show it; neither do the
reports from ‘- the bureau of statistics.
There are no official . figures in existence
upon which an estimate can be based.
If the original estimate is approximate-
ly correct, the government may lose $10,-
000, 000 or $15,000, 000 of expected revenue.
Thus far the returns made to the commis-
sioner from the taxpayers havo not been
sufficient to warrant an estimate.
Returns Withheld.
A great majority of the persons affected
by the law have withheld their returns
pending the decision of the court. Not-
withstanding the decision, Commissioner
Miiler says he does not propose to recall
the blank forms already issued, but he
will issue a revised set of instructions to
the collectors ,of internal revenue to meet
the decree of the court.
As to the exemption of state and munic-
. ipal bonds, Commissioner Miller is not pre-
pared to state how much the government
will lose from that source. He is not dis-
couraged, but insists that the provisions
of the law will be enforced just as though
there had been no modification of the de-
tails of the act. The collectors willbe di-
rected to omit such items as may be in con-
flict with the decision of the court, but go
right ahead and make the collections upon
other items. The penalties will be inflict-
ed wherever an attempt is made to evade
or violate the law.
Persons may protest, and they may ap-
peal to the courts, but so long as the law
is operative it will be enforced to the letter.
Commissioner Miller regrets that com-
plications have arisen in connection with
the income tax, for 'tho difficulties sur-
rounding its collection are numerous
enough without legal obstacles.
The practical accountants of the trees-
ury say that the falling off is more likely
to beahalf or three-fifths rather than one-
third.
The Deficiency Grows.
In spite of the highly colored statements
» of the financial condition of the treasury
the expenditures are running steadily
ahead of the receipts. The greatest econ-
omy is observed in disbursements. Al—
though thc payment of the $250, 000 ap-
propriated for certain portions of the sugar
bounty has been postponed until after July
1 next, in addition to a general cutting
down of the river and harbor expenditures
and also the expenditures on public build-
ings now in the course of construction,
the deficiency continues to grow.
All along the line' the expenditures are’
pared down to the lowest point. In no
case is public work pressed where it can
safely be held back. It was expected that
by July 1 a. good round sum would have
found its way into the treasury from the
income tax, but in view of the decision of«
the court litigation upon litigation will
pile up in the United States courts. In
the meantime the much needed revenues
will be withheld from the treasury until
the last moment.
A prominent treasury officer who be-
lieves that the income tax law has receiv-
ed a vital blow by the decision of the su-
preme court predicts that the government
will eventually expend almost as much
money in collecting the income tax as will
be derived from it.
The chief of the division of income tax
in the internal rOVcnue bureau says there
are no data at hand to show how the deci-
sion of the supreme court will apply to
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Connecticut. In the first place, the dc-
partmont has 'no' official notification of the
court’s decree. 'A certified copy of the de-
cision hasnot been formally laid before
Commissioner Miller.
Besides the recent proceedings before the
supreme court have delayed the filing of
returns from many of the collectors of in-
ternal revenue. Then, by a special act of
congress, the time in which returns may
be made was extended; hence there are not
sufficient data at hand to warrant a state-
ment as to just what the effect will be.
The Fight Not Ended.
Since the delivery of the] decision attor-
neys and others interested in overthrow-
ing the tax have been taking steps to test
various parts of the law in further proceed-
ings. Attacks will be {made both on those
parts that were sustained by a tie vote and
on some points not passed upon in the par-
ticular cases decided.
J. M. Wilson of the firm of Shellabarger
85 Wilson, who represented John G. Moore
in the court of appeals in the recent cases,
said that further proceedings would begin
immediately. Judge Wilson says that the
principal portion of the law to be attacked
will be the exemption of incomes under
$4,000 on the ground that it is an unjust
discrimination. . He says proceedings’will
be instituted very soon, probably within
a few days. _ .
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G. A. Bloom}:- 00.. Norwalk.
TALKS VVI‘I‘H mamas—No. 2.
FEEDING 1mg BABY. ..
Much is written at the present day about
the care and feeding of infants by people
whose only capability for dealing with the
subject is a fertile brain. and whose only
aim is to appear,in print; every mother
knows how unsatisfactory and fallaclous
such advice is when she attempts to follow
it. How to feed the baby is the greatest
problem met with in the happy state of
motherhood, and upon its solution depend:
the health, the happiness and the life of the
child. If the mother is able to nurse her
child, the question of feeding is practically
settled; if she is not, she should be guided
by those who have had successful experi-
ence in feeding babies and not allow herseli
to experiment with different foods. Then.
are scores of artificial foods offered for sale.
but the best is none too good for'the baby.
Eminent authorities who have thoroughly
investigated the sub ect of infant feeding,
and scientists who ave analyzed infant
foods, unite in pronouncing Mellin’s Food
to be the only perfect substitute for mother’s
milk. It is palatable, nourishin and
strengthening; the weakest stomac will
retain and digest it, and the puniest child
wnl thrive upon it beyond the mother's
fondest expectations. .
For convalescents. consum tives, dyspep-
tics and the 9. ed, Mellin’s ood is also of
incalculable ya no. It is a food, nota medi-
cine, and the system receives the nourish-
ment it demands for its daily needs. For
those severely ill Mellln’s Food will sustain
the falling strength and promote a speeedy
recovery when convalescence has been
established.
a GIVE THE BABY O
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Perfect 8068”qu for Mother's Milk.
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CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
Jobbing of All Kinds Promptly At-
' tendedto. _
Shop Mechanié St eet. ' - .
‘ Residen e 72 Harbor Ave.
._,EEIIRNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS, - NDIIWALK.
iness.
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low that we can
sell them
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w NDERFUL VALUES,
# IN DRY GOODS.
Just Received’ from the Reeeivers'of
'E. S. IAFF
One of the largest dry goods houses in New York, who
were obliged to put themselves in the hands of
a receiver in order to settle their bus-
We bosght goods so
a co,
than regular wholesale prices.
N. B.---During this sale every purchaser to the amount
. of three dollars or over,'will receive a handsome souvenir.
The great sale begins Saturday Morning, April 6;
I)ON’1‘ send your clothes to Dry
- Goods stores or Tailors to be
dyed or cleaned. .
DON’T be put ofl‘ with poor colors
when you can get your clothing
,done nice, clean and fast at Tocque’s.
DON’T wait ten days for your dye-
leg when you can get it done in
three days at Tocque’s.
DON’T rip your dresses all to pieces
to be dyed when you can get them
done, all made up at 'l‘ocque’s. .
» ON’I‘ wear faded garments when
you can have them dyed like new
at Tocques.
N. B.—Fine blacks a specialty. Done
for mourning in three days.
Tocque & Sons,
Dyers and cleaners of ladies’ and gents.
garments, made or ripped.
’I‘OCQUE’S FAST BLACK.
Warranted not to rub ofl.
Dyeing and Cleaning Works, Broad
River Road, Norwalk.
Norwalk agency, Singer Machincto re s
aneettis.
3 Water St. 3 Water St.
NORWALK.
EasterllilNONy Opening
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
APRIL 3D AND 4TH,
Consisting of
Hats and Bennets, .Rib-
bons, Flowers, Laces.
All Millinery Goods at very Low Prices.
For the convenience of those employed dur-
ing the day our store Will be open at 7:30 a. m.
- and close at 9 p. m.. opening week.
' .ALL ARE COBDIALLY INVITED TO CALL
SEASON 01' 1895 ,
Crafty, No. 12,022.
BECO RD 2.13M.
Sire Kentucky Wilkes, No. 1857 R Soer-rd
221% Dam Argo by Electioneer. No. L25
vice $35.00. .
Bay Baron, No. 82,57.
RECORD, 2.193;,
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33"” y Ellis. E. LOCKWOOD. Jr.
' Norwalk. Conn.
. UNDERTAKER
iSKnight street, appeal to
Street Railway Depot»? 1 ~
lsIesrrsLL .4 '5' arm on . ‘ «-
DIR. E. H. WILSON’S
Sign it): ‘ifioys
Norwalk, Conn.
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FEA 7 URES :
M/cll considered methods 0]
mstmclz‘oo.
Doc regard for the z'n/lzoz'o'u-
olz'w of pupils.
Demands on each boy suited ’
to his capacity.
C orcful observation of each
boy’s progress. '
Moons carefully adopted to
the proposed cod.
Boarding Pupils, $500.00.
Day Pupils, $120.00.
DAILYI-‘DEIGHT LINE
BETWEEN
NEW YORK, NORWALK AND SO
NORWALK.
Propellers
CITY of NORWALK.
EAGLE and
VULCAN
& .
Leaving Pier 23, Eastlliiver, N. Y“? 5 p. in.
Norwalk 5 p. m, South Norwalk 6 p. m.
Steamers go after and deliver goods any.
there in New York or vicinity upon applica-
tion to agents. '
ITorso Shocing. .
The undersi ed has taken the shop 1n
the rent of . T. Ruby’s on Cross street,
udi ,\ prepared to do horse shoeing 1n
'st-clua manner.
.. John T. Lycett.
DE. SHEPAED’S SANITARIDM
Ofi‘ers exceptional advantages to the invalid
as well as to those who would keep in health.
That the turkish bath is one of the most pow-
erlul remedies known to modern scienceds ad-
mi [ted by many of the highest authorities in
. England, Europe and America.
It’s success in Rheumatism. and .kindred
diseases, has been phenomenal.‘ Malaria, or
any blood poison, quickly yields to its potent A
influence. Neuralgia, ornerve pain,is imme-
diately relieved under the influence of Bel.
Air in the Turkish bath.
As a Luxury. it surpasses all others, and as
a Sanitary measure, a Turkish bath ever
week is invaluable.
By consult-ice the resident physician, in-
struction will be given to patients or bathers '
enabling them to secure the greatest amount
of advantage possible from each Bath.
A skilled Masseuse and Electrician is in daily
attendance in the ladies’ department. and
competent operators in Massage will be sent
toresidence on application.
For rooms and Board, address
CHARLES H. SHEPARD, M.D
81 (it 83 Columbia. Heights.
BROOKLYN, N. r.
NiRS.MEADS’
Mott ,
FUR GIRLS-AND YOUNG LADIES
Spring Term Opens April 4th.
Fine callege preparatory department. whose.
graduates are admitted on certificate to Web
lesley. Vassar, and other colleges. _ Complete-
courses 1n languages 'literature, history, _scr.
euce, art, and vocal and 1nstrumentrl mus1c.
Special primary department for little ch1ld-
ren under the care of Mrs, R. B. Craufurd.
Application for admisswn or for circular!
may be made to
Mrs. Mellville E. Mead,
Principal.
HILLSIDE. NORWALK.
’ CHAUNCEY L. PLATT,
PAINTER, PAPER HANGER, KAL-
SOMINER & HARD WOOD
FINISHER.
All Work Guaranteed to be First Class
and at Reasonable Prices. _
I Can and Will Sell You Very Fine ‘
Papers and Freizes Very Cheap.
Sample Books of Latest Styles of Papers.
- Freizes and Mouldings Taken to :
Houses for Inspection
-. _. on Notice by,
4* Postal Card.
Shop
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and Residence j‘
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Norwalk Chronicler