V( .s...‘ ..- oi ~ visit here last Spring. , someof the most amazingly ‘. .,. 4————-h “V ' w salocEPORT. THE D. M. Read _ COMPANY. A PORTION OF THE CARPET ROOM Has been turned over for the time being to an exhibi- tion and sale of the wonderful product, ingenious novelties and beautiful draperies made from American Crepe Tissue, manufactured by Chas. T. Bainbridge’s Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. and exhibited and de- signed by Mrs. S. L. Parker, who created so much interest in this novelwork during her Among the multitude of delightful assortments which mark the present exhibit as one of extraordinary bril- liancy, are lamp and candle shades, napkins and table cloths, dolls dresses, boxes of unique design, fans, hand screens, flower pot ‘covers, dressmakers’ models a n d beautiful draperies for deco- rating ball rooms, concert rooms, fancy bazaars, etc. From 11 to 12 o’clockA. M. and from 3 to 4.30 P. M. each business day there will also be a window exhibition, showing what can be made and how it is made, from this truly marvellous paper. The Jewelry counter has a further assortment of opera glasses, pocket combs, tooth brushes, umbrella clasps, coat hangers, hat markers, pen Wipers, pocket match boxes, tie clasps, violet holders, book marks, game counters,.paper cutters, vaseline holders, stamp boxes, pen extractors, ink stands, mucilage bottles, pin trays, calendars, letter holders, hair brushes and combs, mirrors, ring holders, hat ,_pins, belts and ,a big assortment of rings and side combs; the real shell goods is the biggest line ever shown before. Rugs for Christmas pres.- ents—Axminster, Moquelte and Smyrna—the $2.50 kinds for $1.98. A 3 x 6 J apanesc rug, $1.25. Hassocks, 50c. $1.00. Then there’s the rife. Oriental rugs and plain a: .2! fan cy Fu 1' rugs. ' '5 a; . Santa Claus ! Store, and brought with him an and less variety of Toys, Dolls, Games, Elegant Lamps, Onyx Tables, Silk S bades, Silver Novelties, Plnsli, Celluloid and Leather Cases, Fine C looks, Skates and Sleds, China and Brie-a—‘Brao that will make excellent Holiday Gifts. CANDY In addition to the above we have CHAPPELLE, DUZE 8:. 00.78 FINEST BON—BQNS That we sell for 20 Cents 9. Pound. We So SEUEE‘EVANE. N. MAIN Cor. ANN srs.. SOUTH NORWALK. kates from 400. to $5. The best assortment in New England. '7 _ icvcles ’9_6 on Wall St. I, and see the finest /' display of _ Skates and Bicy- cles in toWn. .“‘_‘__l IDING School Opens at the ABMORY in January. M l A PnEsTON SHERWOOD, Has just arrived at our Mammoth . ' ooolie laborers. sunclos Or A suck EL‘K. A cue-go m... That onus. peach Bathe! ' Than a Trip“ Philadelphia. The keeper of the elks lost the most essential portions of his trousers. The elk 'losti‘h'is life in the melee by breaking his neck. Hence the keeper, who is a just man, feels that things .are about even and holds no ill will toward the deceased animal. ' It all came to--pass one morning at Lincoln‘Park. The park commissioners having on hand a supply of buffalo and elks larger than was needful for the en- tertainment of visitors had made favor- able terms with the proprietor of a wild beast show. ' The Wild West man, Who were his hair long and hinted that he had hunted buffalo on the plains with the Grand Duke Alexis, was to take two buifalo bulls of the Lincoln Park breed. paying therefore $400 each. The elks he was to get for $100 each. Keeper De Vry prepared to cage the animals for shipment? to Philadelphia, where the Wild West show is getting wilder every day in anticipation of the summer’s tOur. The bufialo bulls were quiet and docile. They walked into the traveling cages with no undue or unexpected manifestaw tions with their- hoofs or horns. The .elk cow, too, showed a lady like and tractable spirit and entered her travel- ing cage with a certain dignity resulting from long residence on the North side. But with the buck elk, which is a scientific term and implies many at- tributes, it was different. He pawed the air wildly after being lassoed, and when finally choked into submission dis- played a sulkiness of disposition which cut the,..keeper to the heart. When the entrance of the “shifting cage” was reached the innate viciousness of the elk’s nature, long dormant by the genial influences of North side culture, awoke in all its savagery. . Opening wide his mOuth and display- ing a double row of wicked teeth, he gathered the keeper by the slack of his trousers and shook him with a vigor worthy of a better cause. , He slammed the tired German against either side 01 the cage, ate heartily of his trousers and rested only when he had removed the best portion of them. The keeper crawled out of the shifting cage, and told the elk that if the prospect of going to Philadelphia aflected him that way he had better not go. The elk, moved to a. greater frenzy by these remarks, continued tO trash about the cage, and in a final paroxysm of rage and wounded vanity drove his head against the heavy timbers at the far end of the narrow compartment. There the matter ended, for the elk, with a sharp agonized cry so very human like as to make the spectators shiver, sank to his knees, dead. Keeper De Vry refused to believe that the elk committed suicide when it saw that it was doomed to go to Philadel- phia—Chicago Times-Herald. THE TRINIDAD COOLlES. A Species of Slavery Existing in a. British Colony. " Notwithstanding British criticism of the manner in which the colored people of the South are treated by the whites, there are some things about the treat2 ment of the free labor problem in the British island colony of Trinidadthat seem curiously mediaeval in principle. Soon after the negroes of Trinidad were freed, now more than sixty years ago, the planters, upon the plea, doubt- less just enough, that the freedmen would not work, obtained from the Government special legislation provid- ing for the importation of East Indian of coolies began negroes were demand- ing from 60 cents to $1.25 a day, accord- ing to the work they were employed to do. The law authorizing the importa- tion of coolies provided that they should contract to remain with their employers for a term of years, working for 25 cents a day, and that they should meanwhile have medical attendance and be returned free of charge to their homes. A special export tax on the products of the planta- tions was laid to pay for the transporta- tion of the coolies between India and Trinidad. The importation of the coolies has been going on ever since that time, until now from that source and from natural increase there are 60,000 coolies in a population of 200,000. The White population is small, so that by far the larger part of the inhabitants are negroes and coolies. The former, in competition with contract labor at 25 cents a day, ALL at our Storeyfearn from 45 to 60 cents a. day. Negro mechanics earn as high-as $1 a. day. The negroes are a stronger race than the coolies, and the heavier work still falls upon them. They are the mechanics of the island. Mistaken Identity. “Have your hair out?” asked the bar- ber, as he worked away at the lather. “Does it need cutting?” replied the man in the chair. “Very much. last?” ‘ ‘Yesterday afternoon.” , “I thought it hadn’t been cut lately. Where was it cut?” ' “Here in your shop.” When was it out “Yes, it does look like one of our cuts. What chair was it?” “Yours.” “Ah! yes. I think I do remember you. Yes, I think I cut your hair about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Excuse me, please. I took you for a man who had his hair cut in some other shop last fall!” —Detroit Free ”Press. . Realized Its Truth. his employer, “there is one old saying that I can vouch for.” “What is it?" “The one that says, ‘You never find a man out till you trust him.’ ” ' The Summer Girl. We wish we could feel as contented as a girl in a shirt waist looks.—Atchison Globe. ' . ‘ - ,' When the importations , .. . - Seymour. “Well,” muttered the collector, as he. ‘ sank wearily into a chair and turned to . , , if i Ho.:Knew'Enou¢h.‘ ‘ The esteem in which the sailor's calls ing is held in Massachusetts coast towns is indicated by a true story that comes from Gay Head, a primitive community on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. -A‘ teacher was wanted attire village, and a sailor, with Indian blood. in his veins, applied to the town committee for the position. He had to pass au'ex- amination by the committee and trem- bled -at the ordeal, being sadly unlearn- ed in booklore. ‘ The chairman began the examination. “Mr. ———, what is the shape of the earth?” _ “It is round, sir,” the candidate an- swered. f “How do y‘Ou'know?” . _ ..‘ ‘Because I have sailed around it three times. ” “That will do, sir.” . He received his “certificate” as a teacher without another question being asked. —Youth’s Companion. The Discovery Saved His Life. Mr. G. Cailouette, Druggist, Beavers- ville, 11]., says: "‘TO Dr. King’s New Discovery I owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the physicians for miles aoout, but of no avail and was giv- en up and told I could not live. Having Dr. King’s New Discovery in my store, I sent for a bottle and began its use and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth its weight in gold. We won’t keep store or house without it. ” Get a free trial at E. P. Weed’s Drug Store, Norwalk, and Mon- roe’s, Mew Canaan. Shoplifting Extraordinary. Judge—What’s the charge against this man? Green Policeman—Faith, Oi behave they calls it “shop liftin,” sor. J udge—You believe? Don’t you know ? Explain what he did. Policeman—Why, he troiec’. t’ blow up a droy goods sthore he wor dis- charged from.——Philadelphia Record. A Baby’s Life Saved. Addison, N. Y, April 8, 1894.—Hands Medicine CO.:——-“I feel it my duty to write to you in regard to my little daughter’s sickness from teething and indigestion. She is seven month’s old. Two of the best physicians gave her up. One bottle of Dr. Hand’s Teething Lotion relieved her so much that we tried Dr. Hand’s Colic Cure also, and at once saw a change for the better. .These remedies saved my baby’s life—Mrs. Wellington Brown. Dr. Hand’s Colic Cure and Dr. Hand’s Teething Lotion sold by H. B. Hale, ~ 25c. When raven; fibnsed. Snaggs—Do you know, Bilkins, I think I’m a gifted orator. Bilkins—What makes you think so? “I’ve spoken twice now, and when I - sat down on both occasions the audi- ences were much pleased and applauded loudly. ”—-Adams Freeman. Cure. (or 11 eadach e. A s a remedy for all forms of headache Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best. It effects a permanent cure and the most. dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afliicted to procure a bottle, and give this remedy a fair trial. In cases of habitual constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving the-needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine Try it once, large bottle only 50c and $1.00 at E. P. Weed’s drug store, Norwalk, and Monroe’s New Ca- naan. Roy had been taught how to gargle._ A few weeks after, while at grandma’s farm, he saw the chickens drinkingi “Oh, mamma,” he shouted, “come‘ here and see the chickens gargle their throats l” Bucklln's Arnlca Salve. i‘ho Best Salve in the world for Cute nruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands (jihilblaius, Corns and all Skin Erup ticns, and positivelyoures Piles. or no Payrcquired. It is guaranteed to give erfeotsatisfaction,or money refunded Erlrioefit'. cents per box._ For Sale by E. P. Weed, Norwalk and Monroe, New Canaan. . The Cumnock Disaster. RALEIGH, Dec. 21.—A press correspond- out has just returned from ECumnock, the scene of the terrible explosion in the 'Egypt coal mines. All the bodies discov- . ered were brought to the bottom of the main shaft, but none was brought to the surface until today, when 24 bodies were brought up. i A Lowell Mutlwrs’ Testimony Lowell, Mass, April 30, 1894.——“My little baby, now fifteen weeks’ old, has. since birth, sufi‘ered greatly from wind colic. All remedies failed to ease him until a ladv friend recommended Dr. Hand’s Colic Cure. I tried it, and would not be without it, and I state- fully advise all mothers wishing a sure remedy 'for colicky babies to try Dr. Hand’s Colic Cora—Mrs. A. L. Stur tevaut, No. 5 Simpson place.” Dr. Hand’s Remedies at H. R. Hale’s, .250 A Fatal Railroad Collision. Urrcs, N. Y., Dec. 21.—Two trains ‘ collided on the Adirondack railroad near Horseshoe pond today. Engineer William Brasser an F. Meyers, fireman, were in- stantly killed. It-is also reported that one other person was killed. Ill ‘ f: Rheumnttam Curedln a Day. “Mystic Cure” for Rheumatism and. Neuralgia radically cures in 1' to 3 days. Its action upon the system is remark- able and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease imme~ diately disappears. The first ‘dose greatly benefits; ’75 cents. Sold by W A. Vogel Druggist Norwalk. 50-] yr Hill Goo. Macao’s Place. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—-Edwin A. Hill of Connecticut has been appointed confi- dential clerk to Commissioner of Patents vice John W. Street, resigned. Agreeably Surprised. Mr. T. E. Smith, of Billerica, Mass, had a, very severe cold on his lungs that caused much soreness and gave him uneasiness in regard to the result. ‘ His attention was called to Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and he was so favorably impressed with it that he concluded to give the Remedy a trial; The , result was ver , much of :1 cu riseto him. At the end of t rec“ days, be h entirely re~ covered. 25 and 50 cent bottles of this Roma edy are for saleibyF. I’.‘Weed, Druggist. .‘a- REIAJL‘emo-i assuage. , Almost Exclusively‘b'yTGer-mnns. ' New York city’s extensive. trade in- singing birds is carried on alm‘ost'ex- olusively by Germans. Not only have they a. Virtual: monopoly of *"this very profitable ' business, but, furthermore, a come from Germany direct. The trade is chiefly with southern Germany. The .most plausible explanation of the prom- inence of Germans in this business is the faCt that, above 'all other qualities, it requires‘patienc’e and kindness, two at- ly German women, excel. - There is in New York a very large trade in—canary birds, and during the period when a larger share of the na— tion’s commerce was earried on in sail- ing ships than is the case now parrots and cockatoos were dealt in, extensively, though nowadays they have somewhat gone out of vogue. Much care-is neces- sary in the business of looking after birds, for they are subject to many ail- ments Which must constantly be pro- vided against, and without the exercise of - great care the entire stock of the dealer might be swept away in a short time. The retail bird business does not require a very'large capital. The loss of birds by illness is the chief danger to be provided against, not the indifi'erence of purchasers, for these are never lacking in New York. The ordinary price of a singing canary is from $1. 50 to $2. 75. The age attained by birds varies'con- siderably—from 3 to 100 years—these being the maximum ages: Wren, 3 years; thrush, l0; robin, 12 ; blackbird, 12 ;, goldfinch, 15; partridge, 15; pheas- ant, 15; lark, 18; nightingale, 18; pi- geon, 20; linnet, 23; canary, 24; crane, 24; peacock, 24; sparrow, 40; pelican, 50; parrot, 60; crow, swan and eagle, 100 years. There is much less demand for birds for ornithological displays in museums in the United States than in Europe, and one reason given in ex— planation of this is the fact that the museums of most European capitals are maintained at the public expense, with- ,out private contributions or the need of any, whereas in the United States the appropriations for menagerie and museum purposes are, generally speak- ing, inadequate and have to be eked out by private contributions. The annual appropriat .3 on for the menagerie in Gene tral park, including necessary repairs to the buildings, is only $30,000. Many of the animals in the park, and some of the birds, are lent by private individ- "uals. What is true of New York city in this regard is substantially true of the other big cities of the United States, and so the market for rare birds rests chiefly upon the purchases of private in- dividuals—New York Sun. Old Shoes For New. ‘ Inmates of the House of'Correction, when they are discharged from that in- stitution, are usually furnished with a brand new pair. of shoes in which to start anew the journey of life. The traders stand outside the gates and wait for these discharged prisoners. The lat- ter are not slow to part with their new shoes in exchange for the old ones Offer— ed by the traders, not only because the old shoes are more comfortable, but be— cause there is a money consideration too. The House of Correction shoes are strongly made and command a fair price among workingmen. The traders pay a bounty of about 25 cents, together with the old pair of shoes in exchange for each new yair, and they make money by . the deal—Philadelphia Record. -.._L. --c...... The Lavish‘efcnkins. In‘October, 1886, a religiously mind- ed Buckinghamshire farmer named J en- kins brought his firstborn to the parish church to be christened, and this was to be the name : Abel Benjamin Caleb Dan- iel Ezra Felix Gabriel Haggai Isaac Jacob Kish Levi Manoah Nehemiah 0b- diah Peter Quartus Rechab Samuel Tobiah Uzziel Vaniah Word Xystus Zechariah. It will’ be observed that the names are all arranged in alphabetical order and are, as far as possible, selected from Scripture. It was only with the very greatest difficulty that the clergyman dissuaded Mr. Jenkins from doing the lasting wrong to his child that he had unwittingly devised, but eventually it Abel. -—Cha.mbers’ Journal. No matter what you’ve tried and found want- ing—the remedy for Piles Is _ Salyggnce _ A quick remedy—a sure remedy. Whether they’re blind, or bleeding, or itch- ing, there’s always prompt relief and a permanent cure. _ Salva—cea is the best thing in the world for Gaiarrh, colds, . Eczema, Salt Rheum, coughs, Itch, ‘ .Earaohe. Sores, . and‘cvery ailment that an external remedy can reach. 'Two sizesnas and so cents. . A: drug Isis, or 3: mail. _ - "Tun Bm’nunru 0,, 274, ANAL 51:, N. Y. c-WWW’M WlXTradé. can... on I}; New ran ' very large part of the bird. importatiéns“ tributes in which Germans, and especial- was decided to christen the boy simply ».,- . -. o, 'Biliouis ‘~ _- Headache - - . 5 Cured by Taking , . .‘ YE "; ~ .. Bathartic Pills Awarded ' f ' Medal and Diploma ,At World’s Fair. Ask your Druggist for Ayer’s Snooper-ill: nousouwuou uouuu‘ A Pure Mall- Ellraol. . A Substitute for Solid Food Highest percentage Extract. Lew est percentage Alcohol. An Effec- 3.198 Tonic. An Agreeable Beverage. A mild Stimulant. Just what. physicians will pre- scribe for Nursing Mothers, Con- valescents . and victims of - InSozxmia or Nervous Disorders resulting from Impaired Digestion and Overwork. :Bottled for Sale- and Delivered Anywhere. LONG ISLAND BDTILINE 00., 280-284 Bergen at" Brooklyn, FOR SALE BY EDWARD P. WEED. Fairfiold county National Bank. 44 Wall Street, N orwalk, Com». INCORPORATED. 1324- Capital, $200,000 EDWIN O. KEELEB, President. DAVID E. MILLER. Vice-President. . L. C. Gm N. Cashier DIRECTORS : EDWIN O. KEELER, Mosns H. GLOVEB DAVID E. MILLER, A. J. Mnnxna, F. ST. JOHN Locxwoon, THEODORE E. SMITH Ina COLE. Cues F. Txrsrasrr. Aecpunts of Manufacturers, Merchants and Ind1v1duals sollcited. Safe Deposit Boxes free to Depositors. CENTRAL NATIONAL. BANK; 26 WALL ST., N OB WALK. INCORPORATED SEPT. 1, 1876. CAPITAL. - - - - - - $100.000 Gnonen M. Honours. President. E. L. Berna. Vice-President. WILLIAM A. CURTIS, Cashier DIRECTORS : GEORGE M. HOLMES, H. E. DANN. P. L. CUNNINGHAM, J. T. Pnowrrr E. L. BOYER, S. E. HOLME s J. Cousrns. J 1:. Discount Day. Saturday. FALL AND WINTER SUITS. Trousers to order from $3.50 up. Suits from $18 or). E. GUSOWSKI, Cor. WALL and WATER STS. Dress suits to hire. FALL AND WINTER .SUlTINGS. * r Fall and Winter suitings, I am ready to make them up In the latest styles. F.KOCOUR, I7 North Main St, South Norwalk. @EERCSEESE NEW LOT IN BLUE AND BLACK, ' Tailor-made latest stylemati $6 I0$103 waists and ’sleeve linings. DIAGONAL WORSTED SUITS. IN BLUE AND BLACK, . . $8.50 a: Slut. Fine (Alftgaxgayli’tggains. Call and examine. H. "GOODWIN, 170 WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE Horace E. Darin, l iaxcELsror. ‘ jgpvery and Sales Stable. Opposite Danbury and Nor-walk Railroad depotI Norwalk, Conn. Stylish Single or Double Team with or without drivers. Safe :horses for women audchildren. . SADDLE HORSES A SPECIALTY Raymond :2 Son. 1 Successors to George H. Raymond. Furniture Dealers and General Funeral Directors. 46 and 48 Main Street Norwalk Ct. "Residence, Berkeley Place. Telephong'No. 77-4.‘ ' ’ . \
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