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A PEACE DISCUSSION
The Conference at The Hague
Forming Plans.
FUTURE SESSIONS. TO BE SECRET
Queen WViIhelmina ‘W'ill Give a
Grand Soiree In Honor of the De]-
egates -— Harmony Prevails on
Questions Brought Forward.
THE HAGUE, May 20.—The presi-
dents of the various delegations to the
peace conference met at 11 o’clock yes-
terday to discuss a plan of procedure
The session lasted two houis, but thE
programme 11 as not completed.
The meeting, at which Mr.
D. White, head of the United States
delegation, and Sir Julian Pauncefote,
head of the British delegation, were
present, resulted in an agreement to ap-
point three committees to deal with the
respective groups of questions proposed
for discussion—namely, disarmament
laws of war ta1e and mediation and ar-
bitration.
The opinion of a majority of the dele-
gates seems to be that' the generaz
scheme to be presented to the confer-
ence has been conceived in..a broad and
liberal spirit, and the result of yester-
day morning’s meeting of the delega-
tion chiefs is regarded as demonstrat-
ing the good will and conciliatoriness 01
all the delegates, as well as a common
desire to facilitate the labors of the
conference. Perfect harmony has pre-
vailed thus far regarding all questions
brought forward.
,At today’s session M. de Staal will
read the replies of Emperor Nicholas
and Queen Wilhelmina to the dispatch-
es sent their majesties at, the opening
of the conference, after which he will
deliver an important speech upon the
w01k of the confei ence and will propose
the adoption of the general scheme ar-
ranged yesterday.
Queen Wilhelmina and her mother,
the Dowager Queen Emma, will arrive
here on Tuesday, May 23, and will be
received at the station with the fullest
display of pomp,and state. On Wed-
nesday the queen will give a.rand
soiree in honor of the delegates to the
peace conference
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Act of Politeness.
LONDON, May 20.—The correspond-
ent of The Morning Post at The Hague
telegraphs as follows: “An ominent
member of the peace conference says it
is simply an act of politeness to the
czar and will yield no practical result
simply because it cannot. The powers.
he asserts, are too disunited and watch
each other too closely to arrive at any
understanding in their programme. His
prediction is that there will be a long
discussion and then a ‘fiist class burial
of the czar’ s proposals.’ ”
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For Arbitration.
LONDON, May 20.—The Daily Tele-
graph’s correspondent at The Hague
says: “The chairmanship of the arbi~
tration section, I understand, has been
offered to and accepted by Sir Julian
Pauncefote, who, with the delegates of
the United States and several of the
minor powers, will insist upon a per-
manent. international court of arbitra—
tion, which will be the great success of
the conference.”
AMERICANS 1N LONDON.
Statistician Says That They Spend
$10,000,000 Ahnually in the
\Yorld’s Metropolis.
Some London statistician announces
that Americans spend in London more
than $10,000,000 cvcry season, and. he
declares that the greater part of this
comes from the Americans living there
permanently or -for some months at a
time, and not- from the transient vis-
itors who stay for only a few days. The
American entertainments are said to be
looked upon now as a regular feature
of the season and play an appreciable
part. in its brilliancy. Shopkcepers find
that Americans are generally more lib-
eral in their dealings than English peo-
ple of the same wealth and position.
The number of Americans residing per-
manently in London is now estimated
at 20,000. There are nearly as many
more during the average summer, al—
though in yems of expositions or spe—
c ial eventst‘ 1is figur e is mucli increased.
A New Yo1ker who 1ecc11ily returned
from London was impressed with the
small number of his fellow-citizens
who seemed to take 11p their residence
there. The number of New Yorkers
among the Americans who live 1291-
manently in London is said to be dis-
proportionately small. The majmity
of hese expatriated citizens of the
United States are said to come from
themiddle west. \
STONE Horeis.
They Are Said to Burn Ottener Than
'rno-e 1111111 Entiren‘v of
“'ood.
Considering how many huge hotels,
constructed entirely of wood. and often
in a more or less flimsy manner, are
scattered about. the country in places
where security from fire depends al-
most wholly on the watchfulness of
proprietors and guests, it is, indeed, re-
markable that fatal conflagrations are
not mbrc numerous than they are. As I
11 matter of fact, it is the old city hotel
that most often is the scene of a
great catastrophe, not the big frame
structure at mountain ,or beach resorts,
though these, at first thought, would
seem to be much more convenient fuel
for flames, says the New York Times.
it must be remembered, however,
that the difference between the urban
and 1111111 hotels 18 more apparent than
real. Stone or biick outside walls give
no inflammability to a building with
wooden floors laid on wooden beams,
and with scantliugs covered with lath
and plaster for partitions. As one of
the officials said in discussing the trag-
edy at the Windsor, the summer hotels
are safer than they seem. They con-
tain few except kitchen fires, and their
structure is such' that every inmate
is moved to more carefulness than resi-
dents in the solider-looking buildings
in the city think necessary.
Andrew
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A very simple model, and one equally
adaptable for slender or full figures,
has a bodice tucked vertically accross
the upper part both back and trout,
the tucks reaching around the body
in an almost. complete circle. At the
left Side of the bodice under the arm
occurs the break in the circle. Here
the veiling is plainly titted over the
lining. The tucks across the bodice
are an inch deep, six in number. and
are carefully marked in the pattern.
These and the tucks upon the sleeve
(of equal depth) are. made directly in
with the garment, wherein they dill’er
from the tucks shown upon the upper
skirt. In the latter
folds of veiling are made to do duty as
tucks. The depth of these folds is one
and one-half inches.
instance fitted -
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HOME GOWN 0F PALE GREEN VEILINCI FROM HARPER'S BAZAR
Unier the lowest fold. or simulated
tuck, is a slightly circular ruflie with
- scant gathers, and this is finished by a
fuller and narrower dounce, which is
also fashioned after the circular model.
This again is: finished with adeep hem.
The skirt. may be worn over a drop
skirt. of cream-colored taffeta. The
position folds upon the skirt. is marked
upon the pattern published by
HARPER’S BAZAR where. the design
appears. The bodice is fastened to the
eft side, and finished in’ Greek scallops,
which are utilized as 11 cul’r' trimming.
The plain collar is fusteucd at the left. .
s1de of the front by three French gilt)
buttons. The costume design will
prove .1 dc inn one for evening use
during the summer and autumn.
To make this Wow 11 in veiling of one-
co or 44 inches w idc .9 yalds of m LLCl 1111
will be lequiled.
MAY EXECUTE AIIYONE.
in China Gives One That
Privilege.
It is announced by the Imperial Ga-
zette of Peking, the court circular of the
Chinese empire, that the dowuger cm~
press has presented two “Schanngang”
swords, one to Prince Tsa Tschl, elector
of T112111, the other to Prince Tsai Lieu,
II I. grade.
child who may have ofiended him or
incurred his disfavor. He can perform
this execution without even a word to
the emperor and need make no record
of his victim’s butchery.
The idea of the sword, however, is
that it is a safeguard against treason.
I‘hc bearer must instantly do away with
any one who may have designs against
the ruling family, and thus discourage
“Icse majeste.” at the same time it is
a mark of esteem for those who receive
it.
The Schung-Fang sword dates back
centuries, still there is only one other
instance, besides the one just men—
tioned, recorded in Chinese history,
where this sword was given to anyone.
It was presented on that occasion to the
Mon-(1‘01 General Sai-Schang-ah by Em-
peror llsiecheng, when, during the
’iai-l‘ing rebellion, that general dis-
tinguished himself by - exceptional
bravery and earned the rank of gener-
alissimus.
FLATHOUSES IN MALTA.
Interested Capitalists Look to Amer-
ica for the Latest Kind of
Fittings.
Valletta, the capital of Malta, has
been invaded by the Harlem flat, "and
the Maltese are delighted. One large
fiathouse having proved a. succeed, sev-
eral more are about to be built and the
Maltese want to know just how the
1 1hing is done in New York. The capi-
talists who are to build the flathouses
have been to John M. Grout, Jr., the
U aitcd States consul at Malta, and told
him that. they want the latest thing in
electric outfits for flats, such as bells,
etc. .. and new ideas as to plumbing and
elevators.
1111.11.10.11; says: “I have had several
conversations with the men 111‘ regard
to their getting American goods for the
new buildings, and have explained to
them, as far as l have been able. Now
our .(lat buildings are constructed and
finished. and the fittings used. The re-
sult is that they have become interest-
ed to such an extent as to request me
to get. them illustrated (- talogues and
price lists of goods apperTaining to the
_ this class, and especially of door locks.
hinges. bolts. window fastenings and
house hardware in general.
Possession of the Ching Fang Sword '
These swords give their bearer the '
right of beheading any man, woman or '
- Near Filth Avenue.
interior fitting up of the buildings of .
Maznntélliamlifii
Pianos
appeal to the m0st critical taste because of
their beauty of tone and correct design of
case, combined with perfection of workman.
ship and great durability. A variety of odd.
styles of pianos at reduced prices always on
hand. Write for particulars.
MASON & HAMLIN CO.,
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Main Street.
Opposite the N. Y Gr-oceiy Store. '
Elegant assm Lmenc of trimmed Hats
Bonnets, Walking Hats, Turbans, Sai
ors. etc
All we cordially invited to call
adies own Material made and 1.1 im-
mcd by first. class New Y01k milliners
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P. W. BATES’
12 111111111 STREET,
You can find as fine an assortmentof
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As can be found in anv Yard in the
State. Look it over and get
prices before going elsewhere
Spring Goods.
Have just. received a. big line of
Spring Goods. They are the hand-
somest ever offered in town.
Cheviots and Plaids
Among them for the ladies. The
finest. English imported goods fo
tailm made suits.
Ladies’ Suits. $25 to $50.
In furnished, $12 to $15. ‘
Large stock of Ladies’ cloth, all sty
and colo’rs.
Patterns cut any style, to order.
guaranteed.
For Men.
Suits from $15 up. Trousers, $5 up._
Spring Over-coats, $18. The uobblest.
styles we-have ever seen.
BICYCLE SUITS.
L. BIRMAN,
When clot
Fit.
Ladies’ and 11.111.111.111. Tailor
33 Main Street,
NORWALK. CONN.
NORWALK
HOT EL.
1. (31. Hamilton, Prop.
Evervthlng Modern! .
. Newly Furnished!
New Management!
AGENT FOR
Highland
Brewing Company.
EVERYTH'lNG FIRST—CLASS.
For Family or Medicinal use we have
a fu[l supply of the
Best Grade
of Beer and Whiskies, including;
BEER
Pillsner, Export, and Bavarian Lager
(steamed or plain.)
ALES
Golden Pale, Golden Dark.
Stock, Malt. Extract, and Mall. and Iron
Bock Beer
PORTER—
Whiskies
Finest. brands for medicinal use.
"Hunter,” “King William Scotch,”
"Costair’s Rye.” “Pepper,” “Hermit.-
age,” “Taylor Kentucky,” etc.
I. G. HAMILTON.
DANN 81 BANKS
Have just- received
Twentyafive First Class
H orsesl
Specially Selected lor this Market.
A complete assortment. of every kind
and grade. They are th01 oughly b10-
ken in all ha1ness and weigh from 1100
to 1750 pounds.
REMEMBER, 1f H01 see are not.
as guaranteed the purchase money wil
be cheerfully returned.
UUR CARRIAGE DEPOSITURY
contains the finest; ’asso rtmcnt of Car-
riages and Wagous of all kinds,
AT SPECIALLY LOW. PRICES.
RUNABOUTS. SURREYS, BUSI-
« NESS WAGONS. FARM
WAGONS. 8&0.
PLYMOUTH 110121 ICE
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Stores and families supplied. Lowe
. _ _ rates.
ELLS (11 CO" H North Ave.
Norwalk.
A Wor
FROM
Chief Prowi l
l RAIN INN
T0 27.713 Members of the Waiwalk, South Normal/e cma
in
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East War-walk Fire Deparlmmts :
The year ’98 was a great year 101' bicycles. I sold more
Wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to make
the year ’99 a record breaker, and in order to do it I want _
your assistance in booming the Ramb1er Wheel; to spread
its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town. Y
To obtain your help I propose to give away Absoluter
Free, to the most popular member cf either the N orwalk,
South N orwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a’celebra-
ted High Grade ’99 RambIer Whee], the fleetesi, the
handsomest, the most graceful, the most durable and most
reliable Wheel built, up to date.
The popularity will be decided by ballot and in order to
vote f01 candidates the name of the member to be voted for
together with the name of the fire company of which he isa
member must be written on the coupon below and deposited
in the ballot box at my store No. 45 Main street, N orwalk.
Ballots for-members of the South Norwalk department can
be deposited 111 the ballot box at the store ofJWhelpley &
Clark in the Lauder building.
Ballots f01 members of the East Norwalk department can
be deposited in the ballot box in Haffuer’ s Cigar and News
store at the east end of the Washington street bridge
The contest is open to every memberof the several fire (I
partments, including members .of the Fire Police.
All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp, 011 the
evening of May 29th, and the name of the Winner will be an
nounced on May 313i.
J, T. Prowitt, ‘ -
Agent RAMBLER WHEELS,
T ' - .
l\o. do MAIN STREET, N ORWALK, CONN.
K? THE GAZETTE covers the cream
I
of the trade in this section. An advertise-
ment in its columns will pay.
Norwalk Chronicler