(I the breaks above and below ' Messrs. .3: VICTIMS II III IIIII. Many Dead Bodies Discovered as the Raging Waters Recede. THE LEVEES STILL IN PERIL. ,xl Constant Battle \Vith the Elements to Keep Them From Giving \Vay—A New Danger Now Menaces the Bot- toms Below Helena, Ark. Memphis, May 1,—The river at Mem- phis continues to fall and the water is slowly receding from the overfiowed counties in Arkansas opposite this city. As the flood recedes the bodies of many who have. been drowned are dis- covered. In Mississippi county, Ark” yesterday the bodies of a. farmer and his Wife and two child1en were found. At Rosedale, Miss, the falling waters yesterday uncovered the bodies of Joe Brown and his brother Will, who were drowned several days ago on the Charles Scott plantation. The flood situation at ROsedale is practically unchanged. The entire town is still under water. Fred Clark, one of the government relief committee, has just returned from a tour of inspection between Rosedale and the Mississippi valley road. He says many homes owned bywhite persons betweenBayou Phalia and the main line, near Kuhn’s _ postoflice, were entirely deserted, their occupants having fled to higher places. Wherever a case of destituticn is found in that vicinity the local com— mittees render aid promptly. Higher Than Ever Before. On account of the heavy rainfall of yesterday and last night at Natchez, the river gauge there today shows a rise of one—tenth of a foot, the gauge reading 49.75 feet, and it is expected to reach the 50 foot mark by tomorrow, which will put the river higher than .was ever before known here. No breaks in the levee were reported today, but the heavy rain and stiff wind last night destroyed much of the work that has been done on them, andmuch repair— ing is now being done. In some places the waves break over the tops of the levees. Hundreds continue to work at strengthening them, but as the weather cOntinues very cloudy and threatening, with every indication for more rain, the outlook is becoming more critical than at any time since the flood. The country adjacent to the Tens‘as and Black rivers continues to be inun- dated, the water reaching out farther into the inte1ior daily. Backwater from is now reaching Vidalia in the rear from both directions and will continue to spread for some time to come. The levees are guarded and patrolled by large num- bers. Lieutenant Crowley, U. S. 11., sent by the government authorities to relieve the city officials of the distribu- tion of supplies to refugees, has ar— rived. A New Danger. A new danger menaces the bottom country below Helena, Ark., and it is of most serious nature. On Tuesday Catchings and Henry wired Major Purvis to get up estimates at once of the cost of closing breaks in the levee in this district in order that the levee committee of the Mississippi river commission, which meets in St. Louis, might be perfected advisedly. He went to the Williamson crevasse and made soundings, discovering that the water was running through the break 30 feet deep and that the current had cut a channel through from the river bank outside the levee to Long lake inside. This makes a great chan- nel 30 feet deep by 600 or 700 feet long. Major Purvis at once reported to Messrs. Pillow, Brame and Quartes, di— rectors of the common belt levee dis- trict, and the information depressed them as nothing else connected with this fiood has done. It means that no crop can be raised unless this gap is closed very soon. The Best-igouche on the Rampage. Campbellton. 'N.‘ B.. May l.~—The most disastrous freshet-known on the Restigouchc river is now on. salquitch river commenced to rise this week, and the ice ran out, forcing its way down the main Restigouche river until it reached the Metapedia bridge on the Intercolonial railroad here. A jam occurred, and the water backed up into the Metapedia river, the famous salmon stream which joins the Resti- gouche at this point. The village of Metapedia was com- pletely flooded, the water reaching the second story windows of dwellings. The tracks of the Intercolonial railroadwere washed out for a quarter of a mile, and no trains are running. The Baie des Chaleurs railroad was washed away in many places,and several cars were car- ried off in the flood. Three bridges are gone, and over 20,000 feet of logs are also lost. The Roman Catholic church here moved off its foundation, and six feet of water is floating thiough it. The wa— ter today is receding. Against Football and Boxing. Lansing, Mich., May 1.—The Bost- Wick bill, prohibiting football and glove contests, has passed the senate and been referred to the judiciary com— mittee in the house. It makes viola- tions a misdemeanor. The bill says: “Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person or personswithin this state in any way to aid, abet, advertise or be present at any pugilistic or private box- ing or sparring match, glove contest, football game or any other similar ex— hibition of pugilistic skill.” Big Battleship Casting. Richmond, May 1.—The largest man- ganese bronze casting ever made in Vir— ginia was cast yesterday at Caskie Bros.’ foundry at Newport News. The casting weighed 14,000 pounds and was made with entire success. It is a pro- peller hub for the battleship Kearsarge. The fifth of the powerful cylinder en- gines for the three battleships being built at Newport News Was cast on Tuesday, and the sixth'will be cast in a few days. Died In Abject Poverty. Lexington, Ky., May 1.—John H. Werts, at one time a clothing manu— facturer with branches in New York and Chicago, died in abject poverty in Eastern Kentucky Lunatic asylum this morning in his eighty- -fifth year. out u-w - >-. _. The Up— , He' ‘ was wo1th $300, 000 when the war broke 'r H E "Ev 11: NIN c7 ' O1 :2: E rm BOSTON ANARGHIS TS TO DIE. Five More of the Barcelona Bomb Throw- ers Sentenced to Death. Barcelona, May 1.—Five more of the anarchists who in December last were convicted of complicity in the bomb throwing that occurred here last June we1e sentenced to death today. The proceedings of the trial of the anarch- ists were conducted with the strictest secrecy. The crime for which these men are to suffer death was committed on June 7, 1896. on the occasion of a religious pro- cesion in celebration of Corpus Chris- ti. Just as the procession was enter- ing-the church of Santa Maria de la Mar a bomb was thrown into the crowd that was watching the ceremony. The missile exploded, killing 12 persons in- stantly and wounding about 50 others, some of whom subsequently died. A large number of arrests were made, and 84 of the prisoners were held to await trial. After the trial, which took place last December, 8 were sentenced to death, but the sentences imposed up- on the others were not divulged. The attorney general asked the court mar— tial to sentence 28 of the prisoners to death and'56 to penal servitude for life. In January, 1897, Captain Morlies, a member of the war council and presi- dent of the court martial which tried the Barcelona anarchists, committed suicide in Madrid. No cause for his self destruction was known. TENNESSEE’S CENTENNIAL. President McKinley “fill Start the Ma- chinery at the 'Exposition. Nashville, May 1.——Four thousand two hundred men are at work today putting the finishing touches on the Tennessee Centennial exposition, which will be open for the reception of visit- ors tomorrow morning at 8 o ’c.lock A heavy rain fell last night and the skies are overcast today, but the officials are working with undampened ardor, for the weather man predicts fair weather for tomorrow. The city is gayly decorated, and ev- ery incoming train adds to the throng of visitors.- Director General Lewis says the first day’s crowds will find more in perfect readiness than they can see in 12 hours. The inaugural at- tendance, the conditions being fair, is variously estimated at from 35, 000 to 50, 000. The ceremonies at the opening to— morrow will be very simple. A civic parade will occupy the early morning hours in the city, ending at the grounds, where brief addresses will be made by exposition, state and city officials. Ex— actly at noon President McKinley, seat- ed in the White House, will touch the button which will, by electric current, set the machinery of th xposition in motion. This exposition is earer ready for the opening than any other ever was. Shoe Factories Consolidate. Boston, May 1—The Lynn Real Es- tate Trust and Investment company, with a paid up capital of $106, 000, has acquired the deeds of five of the largest shoe facto11es in Lynn. The trutees of the company are Harvey N. Shepard of Boston, George 0. Proctor, Allen F. Carpenter and Dr. Arthur F. Gibson of Cambridge, Stephen F. Breed, Fred T. Baker and Edward E. Strout of Lynn. Mr. Baker is secretary and treasurer and will probably be manager. The buildings already secured by the syn- dicate are the Strout building, the Shil- labar building, the Proctor building, the Stearns building and the Rumsey building. The Mayflower Log. Boston, May 1.——P1ans are being made in Massachusetts for the recep- tion of the Mayflower log. On June 21 the British population of Boston will celebrate the queen’s jubilee, and it is suggested that the presentation to the state of the manuscript be made on that day. If it is done there will be a great demonstration in Boston, and Mr. Bayard will come here to turn over the manuscript to Governor Wolcott in the auditorium of the Mechanics’ build- ing in the presence of distinguished gentlemen from Canada and represent- atives of the British and American govemments. Chamberlain Under Oath. London, May 1.—The parliamentary committee, which has been inquiring into the Transvaal raid, resumed its session today. The secretary of state for the colonies, Mr. Joseph Chamber— lain, made a long statement, under oath, declaring in the most explicit manner that neither himself nor his colleagues in the colonial office had, until the day before the raid, the slightest suspicions of anything in the nature of an armed invasion of the Transvaal. . For Dr. Angell’s Chair. Ann Arbor, Mich., May 1.——The re- gents have tendered Barry L. Hutch- ins, dean of the law department, the presidency of the Michigan university during the period of Dr. Angell’s ab- sence as minister to Turkey. Mr. Hutchins has been given until May 5 to decide. Big Flight of Gold. New York, May 1.—Von\ Hoffmann 81. Co. will ship $1,500,000 gold to Europe tomorrow, Lazard Freres will ship $1,- 250,000 mixed gold bars and coin and Heidelback, Ickelheirner & Co. will ship $500,000, making the total of gold ship- ments announced thus far $3,250,000. First Grass Twine Factory. Oshkosh, Wis, May 1.—In thirty days Oshkosh will have in operation the first grass twine factory in the world. It will employ 300 hands and will make binding twine from marsh grass, something never attempted be- fore. Not a Trace of Kolpin. Mount Vernon, N. Y.,‘ May 1.—No trace has been found of John Kolpin, the missing contractor, although the" police have carefully investigated every avenue through which he 'may have disappeared. . Marshall Fieldnenies It. Chicago, May 1.—Mr. Marshall Field says the story that he is to marry Mrs. Sheridan, widow of the late General Phil Sheridan, is‘untrue and without any foundation Whatever. Queen Victoria’s Return. London, May 1. — Queen Victoria reached Portsmouth today from Cher— bourg on her return from the south of France. . BEAUTIFUL KIN Soft, White Hands with Shapely Nails, Luxu- riant Hair with Clean, Wholesome Scalp, pro duced by CUTICURA SOAP, the most effective . skin purifying and beautifying soap in the‘ world, as well as purest and sweetest, for toilet, bath, and nursery. The only preventive of inflammation and clogging of the P031381 @110 a Son' 18 sold throughout the world. P011111; D1100 AND 011211. 0011?. .. Sole Props. ., Boston. U. 8.A ”-"How to Purify and Belutify the Skin, Scalp, ‘and Hair, " muled free. BABY HUMORS 11123533 ALL SIZES POULTRY -=- WIRE, Cut Or by the Roll. and scaly. instantly re- y CUTICUBA Rlnnmxs. - Prices Right - Pure Ready Mixed Paints, White Lead, Oils, Turpentine, Benn-.13 Pully, Glass, Kalsomine, Whiting. FINE LINE OF PRINT 55¢? WHITEWASH BRUSHES 11H. WIIHams, l7 MAIN STREET.‘.' Schullze’s Mariel”. 5 1111110111 PLACE 11111 x x x x WASHINGTON 81'. 31111111: x x x A few of Our Bargains for This Week: Leg Lamb, 12c BuckIShad. ' SC R09 Shad, 10c Round Steak, 12c Sirloin Steak, 150 Try our Sc Rib Roast. HIS IS NOT ALL, :1 visit to either of our Markets will convince you that we know what people want and our prices are always RIGHT. FRESH FISH OFIALL KIHOS. ————- Paul Schultze, J r Fairlield Oounly National Bank‘ 44 Wall St., NorwalkfiConn. W INCORPORATEDQEISQL EDWIN 0. 11111111113; President.“ DAVID:B. MILLER, Vice-President, L. C. GREEN. Cashier. Capital, 200,000 ”a. EDWIN O. KEELER, Mossas H. GLOVEB, DAVID B. MILLER, A. J .:MEEKER. F. ST. JOHN. Locuwoon, THEODORE E. SMITH, IRA COLE, CHAS. F.2TBIST11A111. Accounts of Manufacturers. Merchants and Individuals solicited. S afe Deposit Boxes fee to Depositors. CENTRAL 11110111 BANK 296 WALL 8T., NORWALK. GORPOBATED SEPT. l. 1876 CAPITAL. .- 3 i - - $100.00c GEORGE M. HOLMES, President. . E. L. B02113, Vice-President. WILLIAM A. GUBrIs. ashier DIRECTORS : GEORGE M. HOLMES. P. L. CUNNINGHAM. E. L. Borax, HI E. DANN, J T. Pnowrr'r S. H. HOLMES, J . Oousms. J11. nlsnounl Day, Saturday“. Mrs. MEANS... :No W OPNN. ALL APPLICATIONS For admission shozfl made at Hillside. _ MEEKER COAL CO, FLOWS, FLOWS HEPAIHEO, 0011.,- 11001), 1111101, LIME, 01111111, TILE PIPE. OFFICE WITH G. WARD SELLECK WALL STREET. NOBWA LR. BE SUITE AHO KEEP YOUR We are, and We have, to a. great extent, convinced the I Q. _ 1111111: 11111111 v ,. 1111 31111111111 . . 111111, 1111 Isl. . - 110111111 1111 11111. NORWALK, CONN. people of the Norwalks that Home Trade 18 essential to their welfare as it is to ours, for every dollai spent in the Twin Cities is a dollar to youi advantage. HOW are W e convincing them Of that fact? By giving them What they want and onlyb What they Want at piices lowei than they can buy the same goods in New York. The intelligent woman needs no instruction in the Ethics of Econ- omy. The bankei’ s Wife, the school teacher, the merchant’s Wife as Well as the laborer’ 8 Wife all depend upon the citizens of this Communitv 101 a livelihood. We all live here to make a living or escape gleatcr taxes. we all depend on one. anothei. We kIIOW of no independent persons. Hence Keep the money in the town, build 1651 )1 ctabie looking business blocks, city buildings,libra1ics, etc. 3. cl (TIMI be 5 c) and 1 IO (I in fact as well as name. FOPULA “ s11: 1‘ $6.98. 5 Ladies’ Suits, Eton Jacket, $5.98. I 20 7. S 5 208 10 “ 12 “ 50 (11-ch1 i’ercal-e Shirt waists, each 500. I. 25 100 10 I5 10 1‘ IL 61. ‘4 I I I C “ Fly Front Jacket,$10-00- . I 1 11011110011 > 0 Black Mohair Skirts,perfect fitting, $2.75. 5 F an’cy Mixture Skirts, .eaCh, $3.75. O Black Brocade Satin Skirts, $7.25. “ ' Eton Jacket, $12.75. .1 u a $20.00. SN II END LATIN u H £4 ‘6 So I‘ ‘5 ‘5 $5 - ‘1 Lawn “ “ 5'4 6" ti (C 7513. I ' 98c. JACKETS. 10 Ladies’ Covert Jackets, $698, worth $9.00. Black Diagonal Jackets, $4 98. Covert Jackets, $9. 7 O. Ohildren’ sjackets, $1.25 to $3.50. OONVINOINO OFFERINOSFOR THIS WEEK! SILKS. Just 1eceived overseveniy-five pieces of the latest slyles in silks. 10 pieces Fancy silk and fancy gown linings, 15 pieces Rich, Heavy silk art 750. 12 pieces of Greefl's f01 skirts 69c. 6 pieces Lining silk, Came eon effects, 25!:- 10 pieces Summer inches wide all silk, worth 699, W OHESS OOOOS. , It. is remarkable that we sell seemed” d Our great and finely selected explanation. 5 pieces Black and Brilliant Mohair, of the celebrated Jamestown Suitings, 399. times so dull. the only 10 6‘ in chrismatic effects for waist 691:. best black India silk, large pattern this week 33c. 50¢ per yard. 8 “ of Fancy colomd Mohair, 36 In. wide, 25c. “ of the Gold Medal Black Goods. 98c. 15 20 “ Dress Patterns,no two alike, all silk & wool, 3| , KITOHEH OEPAHTHEHT. 1 car load of Oil, Blue Flame, and Gasolene stoves, from 49c lo SIB. 98- Milk bottles with patent cover. Pints 8c, quarts, 90. Bo- kas- ka, the great cleaner for Bath and Laundry, we a bottle. IHOIA LI’HEHS. Take advantage of this sale of India. Linens. We bought 100 piec 20 pieces Wh 20 6‘ 20 ‘E 20 N 20 “ (C es at a price. ite and Black at [Dc WOIth I5c. “ “I21: f‘ 11:. “ “ “ l5c “ 2lc. “ “ “ 20c “ 29c “ “ 251: 3911. s for waists, that the an Silk In Black, Navy and Green, 24 resses and the stock is MATTIHOS AHO OIL OLO'I'HS. We carry the largest stock of Mattings and Oil Cloth in the count1y. 200 rolls of new flexible Matting, Inc to 49¢ ard. 5O “ of Elastic Oil Cloth, not the kind thaII cracks and chIpS, 256 IO 3'. 50. OEIIT’S FUHHISHIHOS. 50 dozen Wash Percale shirts, attached and detacha- ble collars. 500. 25 dozen Manhattm shirts, the best shirt in the coun- try, with crushed or laundered bosom, collars attached or detached, SI. 50. OLOVES. Pearl and Champagne with black embroider Four button Black and Colored tafl'etas, 50:: “mm LIIIE eumms 11111 PORTIEIIS. We carry a large stock at prices that will surprise 370121.5 compalged with New York prices. pairs ouble Dado Portiers, ”.98 worth , $3135 ‘° rich, heavy, Chenille Portiers, $2.9:31919Nth 6 pairs extra size Portiers, $5.15 Worth 1. 50, ' 25 “ Nottingham Lace Curtains, full3 length and Width, SI. 89 worth $2, 50. 10 pairs beautiful lace like effects, $l.25 worth 12 “ look as good as Irish Points, $2.50 £59131: $3. 25. '30 pairs Irish Points from 33.98130 “0.00. 'IIUOHIHO AHO OOLLIHETTES. The latest neck wear in two colors and Iain ru h collarettes, stock and linen collars, at GIOVIIa countetl'. mg Mutual Plate 61111 Insurance Companr new '1» INSUHE YOUR PLATE GLA 55 IN THE 1 OF CONNECTICUT, At HALF THE RATE charged by other Stock companies W.H. j GAZETTE BUILDING awrNesoN, , » i nonwank. SHIRT. WAISTS. , - 7: W aists with White collars, $1. 98. $. 398. .75.
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