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mW HAVEN MORNING JOURNAL AND COURIER, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 19, WW; 3 ADDRESS ON THE BOER WAR GEN. 8 A MV Uli PEARSON SPOKE AX HA11MOK1E UALL. Very Large Autlleuoe , Present Close Attention Pnlil to This Representative of theSonth African Republic. General Samuel Pearson, who is a representative of the Boers to this country for the purpose of having, if l)ossible, an absolute restriction placed on the shipping of mules from the XInited States into South Africa for the use of the British government in their war against the Boers, spoke to a very large audience at Harmonie hall last night. The speaker, who is a man of Jileaslng address, wore the regulation Boer officer's uniform, which is of a Bray material In texture similar to that of the khaki. Although an Afrikartder by birth General Pearson uses very good English and spoke last night in a clear, straightforward, concise man ner, tracing from his standpoint the causes of the present war, which, he said, arose in 1806. He was Introduced by Hon. Talcott H. Russell, who said that General , Pearson was not in this country to so licit funds but to simply ask for fair Jilay. The general said that he was glad to have the privilege of addressing a New Haven audience on the South African question. He said that he was an Afrikander by birth and that his an cestors had been In the country for at least 200 years previous. He, In open ing, recounted the principal well known evente in the history of the Boers as connected with the British in South Africa, the tenor of which was that the British had constantly encroached upon the Boers until they had to fight for their homes and liberties. Then came the Boer war. It was the spectacle of one of the smallest nations in the world fighting the largest. He then re ferred to well known features and bat tles of the war and proceeding said: The charges that the Boers are now conducting a guerilla warfare are wild as it would be Impossible for a small army numbering now about 32,000 to fight in the open another of 500.000. It 3s the policy of the Boers to keep the British troops In South Africa because the expense to England of $1,500,000 per day goes on right along. The speaker j eaid that he expected a battle in a few days just so that there would be a dreary Christmas in England. Re garding Lord Rosebery's recent speech - where he is said to have stated that the Boers are insane if they think they can ever win, General Pearson said that even if DeWet was insane he had cost the English considerable ex pense and many men. The Boers are attempting what none of the nations of Europe have tried in the past one hun dred years, that of tackling England. The fact remains that Generals Botha and 'staff will accept no terms of peace except absolute Independence. The general further condemned the British by saying that they were mal treating the Boer women and children by keeping them in campe outside of the cities while the cities were prac tically empty and that the death rate among these camps of women and chil dren was greater than in any other place In the world. He also spoke of the conduct of the United States consul at Cape Town shortly after the com mencement of hostilities, saying that the consul was very careful just how the Boers treated the English captives and afterward paid no attention to the treatment of the Boer women and children at the hands of the British. The speaker closed by stating that the object of his visit to this country was to try if possible and stop the ship ment of mules from America to the British In South Africa. He had al ready been defeated in the courts. He called on President Roosevelt but had received no reply and he was now simply waiting for money from his govern ment to proceed to New Orleans, where he proposed instituting proceedings again In another court In the hopes of attaining hie object. General Pearson said that General Botha has declared that if the ship ping of mules Into Africa can be stopped he will in four months be in a position to dictate terms to England. It was not generally known, but the Eng lish are now offering all sorts of terms but they do no good and none will be accepted unless absolutely uncondi tional Independence. He said that if the people of the United States would ptop the shipment of mules they would do .as much service as any money pos sibly could. The general was frequently Inter rupted with bursts of applause and at the conclusion of his address, on mo tion of George L. Fox, General Pear son was tendered a vote of thanks with a hearty vote. The general is being entertained by Willis E. Miller and last evening Mr. Wilier gave a small dinner party in his , guest's honor. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Miller, the Mlssee Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snell, Professor Brew er, Mr. Haight and Colonel N. G. Os born. . General Pearson will be in the city Until Saturday. A CARD lO THE PVBtlC. We have been informed that a com plaint has been lodged with Mr. Webb, the city attorney, the complainant al leging that one article purchased from us and marked sterling did not assay up to the standard prescribed by law. We have not been able as yet to iden tify the person making the complaint, nor to ascertain who made the assay. All our goods are bought of establish ed houses of the very highest reputa tion, scrupulously honest, and were bought by us as being what they are represented to be, and we fully believe they are as represented. If upon the most rigorous investiga tion it shall be found that any of the gouds offered by us for sale fell in any degree or respect below the required standard, such goods will be at once withdrawn from sale, and in the mean time any person dissatisfied with any purchase of sterling silverware at our stores may return same, if uninjured, within one week after purchase, and we will cheerfully refund the purchase money. HOWE & STETSON. CONCERT AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH OlllTUAItr OTf.lt. Henry J. Thompson. Henry J. Thompson, a delegate from East Haven at the Connecticut board of agriculture convention, who died on Tuesday evening while at the meeting in the Atlantic hotel, Bridgeport, from a stroke of apoplexy, was a carpenter by trade, though for many years he de voted his' time to his farming Interests. He resided at Thompson's hill In Foxon. He served In the civil war, being a member of the Fifth Connecticut regi ment. At one time he was constable in the town of East Haven. He is sur vived by his widow and one son, Ells worth Thompson. The deoeased had not been in the best of health for some time, but he was not thought to be in a serious condition. The remains were brought home yesterday. MRS. FREDERICK A HEMPSTEAD. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Alice Adelaide Hempstead, wife of Frederick A. Hempstead, will be held B.t 3 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of her father-in-law, Nelson Hempstead, 53 Elliott street. The de ceased was in the twenty-sixth year of her age and leaves, besides her hus band, a babe only one week old.. Rev. George H. Ferris, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, will conduct the ser vices and the interment will be in Ever green cemetery. Given Last Night Under the Auspices of the Choral Society. A fine concert was given last evening at Plymouth church under the auspices of the Choral society of the church. The Choral society rendered the Harvest cantata by Dr. Garrett, the solo parts being taken by Kenneth Fowler, the boy soprano, and S. G. Crabb, the well known baritone. Mrs. E. L. Nettleton gave by special request her reading, "King Robert of Sicily." This Is a selection with organ accompaniment, and its dramatic treat ment held the attention of the audience every minute. Miss Rena Teresa Barnes, soprano so loist of the Church of the Redeemer, rendered two solos. Her splendid voice was shown to great advantage in Buck's "Fear Not Ye, O Israel." The violinist was Donald B. McLane, the son of the pastor. He played in a very acceptable manner the Adagio from Iites' celebrated Suite in G ma jor. Charles R. Fowler, the director of the Choral club, played the accompani ments in his usual artist'c manner, and in his organ selections displayed to great advantage the capabilities and resources of the fine organ. Y. M. C. A. COURSE. Second Entertainment This Evening at Warner Hall. At Warner hall this evening will oc cur the second number In the Young Men's Christian association entertain ment course, the attraction being May Parker's little pickaninnies and her concert company, consisting of May Parker, flute, piccolo, banjo and sopra no; Bertha Webb, violin; Ada Baker, piano, guitar and mezzo-soprano; Rob ert Evans, costumed impersonator, bar itone and stage director, and the four cute pickaninnies. The special features in ' the pro gramme will be the instrumental trio, the vested choir, the vocal trio, the pickaninnies' drum corps, the great hu morist and the talented soloists. These artist shave been selected with great care, and they come hily recommended by the press, which speak in the highest praise of their ability. REV. WILLIAM H. TALLMAN MRS. ANNA ELIZA DOWNS. Mrs. Anna Eliza, wife of John W. Downs, of Woodbridge, died yesterday at Grove Hall in this city. The deceas ed had been In rather poor health for some time, having suffered a stroke of paralysis some months ago. She was the daughter of the late John V. Brown. Besides the husband, who is a dracon in the Congregational church, Woodbridge. the deceased leaves a family of four daughters and one Fon. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Called to South Congregational Church, Bridgeport. The society of the South Congrega tional churoh of Bridgeport has unani mously concurred with the church in Its call to the pastorate of Rev. WlU'am Henry Tallman, of this city. x i n vvnttCATioxs MRS. CATHERINE DOYLE. The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Catherine Doyle, who died at her home, 32 Baldwin street, on Tuesday, will take place to-morrow morning from the house at 8:30 o'clock and from St. John's church at 9 o'clock. The interment will be in St. Bernard's cemetery. "The True History of Captain John Smith," by Katharine Pearson Woods, is an excellent addition to the books of the season readable and instructive, and more entertaining than many of the novels of the day. It is a capital' story of the daring and stirring adven tures by brave and resourceful Cap tain Smith and his hardy men, and of those critical times for the colonists of Virginia. We of these days of pc-iwe FUNERAL OF COMMISSIONER HOLCOMB. The funeral of the late Fire Commis sioner H. Sherman Holcomb will be held this afternoon. The services will be at 2 o'clock at his late residence, 200 Oak street, Rev. Dr. E. S. Lines, rector of St. Paul's church, officiating. The bearers will be members of the fire de partment, who will be detailed this morning. Chief Fancher, of the fire de partment, and the fire commissioners will attend. VAninvs TT1MS DIED IN FLORIDA. Jlrs. O. N. Perkins, a Former Meriden Lady. Mrs. Lucretia C. Perkins?, wife of O. K Perkins, formerly of Meriden, died at her home in Paisley, Fla., on Tues day, December 10, at the age of seven ty years. She had many friends in New Haven. Mrs. Perkins had been in poor health for three years, but it was but a few weeks before her death limt her cumli tion became really alarming and hopes of her recovery were entertained even to the last, so wonderful was her ener gy and so clear were all her faculties. She leaves a devoted husband, a son and daughter-in-law, with a large cir cle of friends to mourn hor loss. The rush to KIrby's jewelry store la one of the pleasing sights of the Christ mas season. The stock is replenished daily to keep up with the buying, and extra clerks provided. George H. Browne, the genial and popular proprietor of the Hawkhurst. Litchfield, is spending the winter in New Haven, his former home of years ago, and where he has a large circle of friends. A regular meeting of City lodge No. .16, I. O. O. F., was held last night and the third degree was worked on six can didates. A smoker and a good time for the new members was also enjoyed. There is a possibility that many of the members of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association, which has gone into the hands of a receiver, will organize themselves into a new association. The plan is to levy an assessment of $1.10 for each death. Upon the basis of a membership of 736 the heirs of the de ceased member would receive $736, the additional $73.60, or 10 cents a head, go ing towards paying the expenses of the association. Mrs. A. H. Sadd and daughter, of Wapping, Conn., came to New Haven yesterday to spend Christmas with relatives. MONTHLY MEETING TO-NIGHT. Of the Young Men's Republican Club. At the monthly meeting of the Young Men's Republican club to be held to : .Kht fourteen new members, two of whom are said to be former democrats, will be elected. The arrangements for the annual Lincoln's birthday holiday will be dis cussed and a banauet committee will probably be aiipuinit'U. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Miss Dora E. Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albertus N. Clark of Milford, is home for the holidays. She has been a pupil at C'asell seminary, Auburndale, Mass.. for the past two years. di signature la on every box of the genntaa f Laxative Bromo-Quinine Table Ike taniedy thai mm MM la nncl ease ana comrort can hardly rea Hze the privations, the dangers by day, the perils by night, the stormy times in which these colonists lived, confronted by treachery from within as well as bloodthirsty savages from without. The picture presented of these days, that were indeed days that tried f'e souls of the Virginian colonists, Is faith. fully and even brilliantly depicted by Miss Woods, who in this book gives us the result of a thorough and exhaus tive study of the career of one of the most famous adventurers this country has known, and whose name is so in separably connected with our country's early history. From historic sources on both sides of the ocean Miss Woods has undertaken to construct the first scien tific biography of Captain John Smith. He has been a subject of fierce historic contention, and Miss Wood's effort has been to weigh the evidence in every case and to present the fads. She has admirably done her task and in an ani mated, straightforward style has pre sented a vivid story of one of the most adventurous and romantic chapters in American and English history. Thfi book numbers about three hundred and eighty pages and is well Illustrated by essential maps, portraits, etc. It is a work tliat cowmen's Itself to ihe book lover, the student of history and to all who enjoy a remarkable volume. It is re ceiving high praise from the reviewers. It is published by Doubleday, Page & Co., New York. Price $1.50 net. For sale by T. H. Pease & Son. The book will be sent by the publishers postpaid to any address on approval, to be paid for if satisfactory, or to be returned If not wanted after examination. "By the Higher Law," by Julia H. Twells, Jr., Philadelphia, author of "A Triumph of Destiny," "The Food of Love" and "Singed Wings." This is a dramatic novel of New York society life, which will be found exceedingly in teresting, however much readers will demur at the principle involved in the climax when two loving souls are uni ted. There is a mystery in the story which is not divulged until the closing chapters, and the curiosity and Interest of the reader over the secret which darkens the life of the rich and beauti ful and talented Mrs. Daphne Wlnthrop are skillfully kept on edge during a good part of the story. With a femi nine partiality for the frequent use of French phrases and discussion of the poets, the writer evidences close Insight into human life and originality of thought and Imaginative daring. The characters of Miss Wlnthrop and her two lovers, one a rich and blase man of the world, the other, Lester Ormorot, a polished gentleman, who has roughed it on the plains, traveled extensively, and whose heart was. until he met Mrs. Wlnthrop, fancy free of womankind, are real living characters. The women of the story are all cleverly drawn and feminine even to their foibles, and are real life-like characters. The book Is lively and spirited and Is a novel of considerable power. The author, how ever, certainly presents genuine sur prise at the climax, when the bar to Mis. Wlnlhrop's dream and hope of happiness is revealed and two troubled souls are at last united over a startling mutual confession and revelation. As Daphne is about to flee from Ormorot to Europe it all comes out. By her own hand, though in self-defense, she had become a widow. She will not bring her stain of murder into his life. Then, "I am guilty of this same crime. Daphne, and yet I had not dared to. tell you of it." He had nof really killed a man, but In a murderous moment he had choked his rival Into Insensibility for uttering an insulting word about her. So Is made known the tie that binds. The lUt price of the book Is $1.50; for sale by all leading booksellers. "Dear Days" la a pretty story for the especial delectation of girls. It is a "story of Washington school life," by Armour Strong, and published by Hen ry T. Coates & Co., of Philadelphia, who have given the book a very hand some front cover with a picture of a young lady school teacher in the fore ground, and one of the Capitol at Washington in the background. The story is told in a fresh, natural way and has much local coloring which will give children a good idea of many fea,- tures of the nation's capital city which they ought to know about. There Is a pretty chapter on Easter Monday and the egg rolling contests by the children on the White House lawn, and the eager crowding to catch a glimpse of the president as he comes out to show himself to the people on the White HouBe balcony, with the Marine band playing for all Jt was worth, and with hnta and handkerchiefs waved wildly In the air as the nation's chief came in view of the multitude. This story of the school life of the Roderick children and their mates is a pleasant addition to the list of Christmas books. Price $1.00. For sale by all booksellers. "The King's Rubies" is an excellent wholesome story for boys and girls by Adelaide Fuller Bell; published by Henry T. Coates & Co., Philadelphia. From the start it will Interest healthy, active, inquiring young people who like adventure and a spice of mystery. The pi-inclpul mystery centers around the rubies and how they came to America, and what happened to them after . they got here. The frontispiece of the book presents a picture of black eyed "Gyp," whose right name was Marie. "Gyp" has a good deal to do with the story and she appears again in another illus tration which shows her in the midst of several sinister looking gipsy women who were loafing abot their camp fire in the woods, and who were only pre vented from stealing "Gyp's" jewelled belt by her friend,, watchful Phil and old Mose, the colored man, and the dog Fitz, who had crept up to the scene just in the nick of time. Phil hud many adventures and how he found his father and Madame Dupre,' her grandson, is ail prettily told In the. wind up. The price of the book Is $1.00; for sale by all booksellers. The Penn Publishing Co., Philadel phia, comes to the front again with new additions this season to Its series of "Best Books for Boys and Girls," and a highly satisfactory series It Is and high ly popular with the young people. The aim of the publishers Is to present in this series the latest and best works of the most popular writers for boys and girls. The stories are not only told in a charming manner, but most of them contain something in the way of infor mation or instruction, and all are of a good moral tone. They make doubly good reading therefore, for while the child Is being pleasantly entertained, he is also Improving his mind and develop ing his character. Better books to be put Into the hands of young people It would be hard to find.,', They are all profusely and handsomely illustrated, and are well printed on good paper with handsome and durable bindings. They are sold by the leading booksellers or sent prepaid m receipt of price, which is $1.25 each. Among the new issues in the series are the following: "A Cape Cod Boy," by Sophie Swett, author of "Captain Polly," "Flying Hill Farm," etc. Illustrated by P. T. Hoyt. This Is a realistic story of the New England coast, In which are vividly de picted the manly efforts of a Portu guese castaway who attempts to assist a family in return for kindness shown him. The antics of a trained bear form an amusing feature of the story. A pronounced sea atmosphere pervades the whole narrative, which contains many thrilling adventures by sea and hardships on land. The boys will all be very much Interested in Manuel Sil va, the little "Portergee" boy who had been tossed up on the Cape Cod sands by a wreck after cruising about In all the seas and picking up sixteen years' worth of knowledge In many lands. He had been cast almost into the door yard of Captain Siah Doane's cottage by a discriminating wave; and with a dis located shoulder and a wound on tile head that would have proved his end but for the kind nursing he got at Slah's home. How Manuel and another lad caught a whale which was flopping about off Soonset beach, and lotB of oth er interest Incidents In the story, will be eagerly read by the boys and the girls, too. "The Wreck of the Sea Lion," by W. O. Stoddard, author of "The Young Financiers," etc. Ilustrated by John H. Retts. This is a narrative of the thrill ing escapades of two 'long-shore boys, who have many adventures on the wa ters of Long Island Sound. It Is sup plemented by the tales of the hardships and final mutiny of the crew of a trad ing vessel during a voyage on the southern Pacific, and the whole is enli vened by the amusing experiments of a would be scientist and his inventions. Every boy who likes a good story will like "The Wreck of the Sea Lion." and its recital of the adventures of t he boys SI and Tomand and - how they found the lost treasure on the wreck. The story Is spiritedly told and will be found very entertaining. Her Father's Legacy," by Helen Sherman Griffith, illustrated by Ida, Waugh. A fascinating narrative of the thrilling adventures of a young girl in her attempts to prevent a piece of land, a legacy left her by her father, from falling into the hands of an unscrupu lous lawyer. She has to contend against inexperience and lack of money; by perseverance she not only surmounts all difficulties, but is rewarded by finding that the land contains a rich vein of petroleum. The story Is very interest ing and intensely so as the climax ap proaches where Katherine narrowly es capes losing her property which proved so valuable. The ending is very happy for Katherine1 and her mother after all their trials and tribulations become wealthy much to the joy of true friends who had stood by them in their adver sity. "A Yankee Girl in Old California," by Mrs. Evelyn Raymond, finely illustrated by Ida Waugh. A delightful story of life on a ranch in southern California, in which a young girl retrieves the for tunes ot her family by the discovery of an Inexhaustible source of water a rare treasure in that part of the coun try. Incidentally an insight Is given In to the lemon and olive industries, and the methods of ostrich farming. The pstudo-Spanish atmosphere of adven ture and mystery that pervades the whole narrative makes indeed a most charming story. Young people will find it delightful and old and young will be apt to read the story to the end once they begin it. The story can be espe cially commended. "Uncle Tom the Burglar," by Mabel E. Wotton, Illustrated by Ida Waugh and H. M. Brock. A story of six happy children whose high sense of honor and duty, coupled with an irrepressible fondness for doing things quite uncon ventional, leads them into many per plexing situations. When an emergency arises, however, they show themselves equal to the occasion, and as a picture of cool headed foresight and bravery displayed by children the story is une equaled. This is a book very suitable for small boys and girls, one which par ents should not overlook In making se lections for Christmas. The many il lustrations add much to Us pleasing character. "Dreamland," by Julie M. Lippmann, author of "Miss Wildfire," "Dorothy Day," etc. Illustrated by Anna W. Betts. Tills is a collection of charming short stories in each of which some thought worthy of serious considera tion Is presented. At the same time, the style is of such superior merit, the sentiment so pure, and the pictures brought before the mind so touching and realistic that they form delightful reading for children. "Making His Mark," by Horatio Al ger, Jr., author of "The Odds Against Them," "The Young Boatman," etc. Illustrated by Robert L. Mason. A manly, resourceful lad, left to the care of an unscrupulous stepmother, finds his home unbearable and starts out in the world determined to make a place for himself. He his many startling ad ventures, but these only serve to make him more self-reliant, and so develop his character that he finally rises to a position of trust and honor. The boys will read with breathles interest about Gerald's encounter with a Hon. It was out in Montana several miles from a mining town. The lioiv had killed Ger ald's horse and was after Gerald who, In trying to escape, had run for a long distance and was out of breath.' Just then the owner of the lion hove In sight and the two were In great danger for a few minutes, for the Hon had tast ed blood and tried to kill his owner. A lucky shot from Gerald killed the beast. Tt was an escaped circus lion. Gerald was voted quite a hero by the miners that nl.'rht at the circus. "The Green Door." by Margaret Compton, author of "Rockers," a very popular book issued last season. Illus trated by John IT. Retts. A natural and simple narrative of the rather unusual experiences of a number of bright school boys, whose favorite place of meeting Is at a house distinguished by a large green door. Here are conceived many well laid plans, the execution of which affords not only themselves but the whole neighborhood much amuse ment, and sometimes not a little anxi ety. All of these Incidents are most entertainingly set forth. - "The Lost Galleon," of Doubloon Is land, by W. Bert Foster. Illustrated by J. Steeple Davis. The search for a lost treasure ship and her evenlual discov ery form the basis of this story. The scene is Iuid partly in New York city and partly in the waters of the Carib bean Sea where some time was spent diving for the lost vessel. Quite a knowledge Is furnished of the ehip chandlery business. In which- the young hero engages as means of earning a livelihood. The story Is full of thrilling adventures and at times dramatic. It Is a very cleverly told story and one that cannot fail to Interest boys and girls find older folks will find it very entertaining. It Is though an exciting book, wholesome In tone and instruc five. RELIABLE GOODS ONLY. EVERY GARMENT CARRIES OUR FUI LEST GUARANTEE, DISSOLUTION SALE. $35,000 worth of Merchandise to be turned into czi'r.. Every piece of this season's make, including all ModBl Suits, Capes and Jackets. Fur Coats of Sealskin, Fur Coats of Persian, Persian and link, . . NOTICE Is lii-ruby given that the firm of Ham ilton & Co.. Sj.'! Chnpel Street, has this tiny been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Murray retiring. All accounts, debts and credits will be iiaiil by and payable In tile remaining partner, Wil liam H. Hamilton. W. II. HAMILTON, J. T. MURRAY. . . $150.00 up. . . $80.00 up. . . $125.00 up. All Fur Pieces, B0&3 and Muffs at greatly re-. duced prices. BEACON LODGE ELECTION. Beacon lodge No. C9, N. E. O. P., met In Knights of Columbus hall on Court street last night and elected the follow ing officers: Warden, Ada C. Coe; vice warden, Alexander P. Stevenson; sec retary, George Wallace; financial sec retary, Waldo J. Gates; treasurer, George N. Andrea; chaplain, C. Hay man; guide, John J. Kennedy; guardi an, Danial C. Haytnan; sentinel, J. Mfltlhewson; trustee, James E. Ritchie. In reply to inquiries we have pleasure in announcing that Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is like the solid preparation of that admirable remedy in that it cleanses and heals membranes affected by nasal catarrh. There is no drying or sneezing. The Liquid Cream Balm is adapted to use by patients who have trouble in Inhaling through the nose and prefer spraying. The price, includ ing spraying tube, is 75 cents. Sold by druggists or mailed by Ely Brothers, 06 Warren Street, New York. CAUTION. Caution should be exercised in buying liniment. There are many so-called oils and concoctions sold to cure rheumat ism and in buying these you take a chance. . You take no chance on Di Stephen Sweet's liniment for it positively cures rheumatism and nervous disorders. Commfttee on Sewers The Committee on Sewers will meet I Rooms JO and 11, L'lty Hall, Thursday,;!1 c-euiher 19, IIJ01, at 8 p. in., when the fu. lowing matters will lie considered; ' Petitlou of John Dwyer et ill. for sew v In Perkins street, between Pine street an Grund avenue. . Kecoinnit'iiiliifltiii of the Board of Hea'' for sewer in Court street, Iwtween OU ami Academy streets. ... Petition of William Spittler et ai. for sewer in Houston street, between Chut and Chambers streets. . -.-' Petition or Mrs. Annie Beck et al. fr sewer in Ann street, between Kossuth an West strets. ,,. j. , Persons interested In the foregoing a notified to attend, and be heard therei without further notice.' , Per order, - . HENRY F. HOSLEV, (JhalrmaU i Attest: JAMES MARTIN, V ill 8 3t Ass't City Clerk. PIANOS. The wonderful Krakauer is sold in Connecticut by A. B. Clinton, New Ha ven, who is the state agent. Persons desiring a line piano at a fair price will do well to write him for catalogue. PONT No Time to Lose You cannot afford to disregard the warnings of a weak and diseased heart and put of tak ing the prescription of the world's greatest authority on heart and nervous disorders m?w Heart Cure. If your heart palpitates, flutters, or you are short of breath, have smothering spells, pain in left side, shoulder or arm, you have heart trouble and are liable to drop dead any moment. Major J. W. Woodcock, one of the best Known oil operators In the coun try dropped dead from heart disease recently, at his home In Portland, lnd., while mowing his lawn. The Prtta. Mrs. M. A. Birdsall, Watkins, N. V, whose portrait heads this advertise ment, says: "I write this through grat itude for beneHts I received from Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. I had palpitation of the heart, severe pains under the left shoulder, and my general health was miserable. A feir Dottles ol Dr. Miles'Heart Cure cured me entirely. Sold by all Druggists. Dr. Miles Medloul Co., Elkhart, lnd. KRAKAUER PIANOS. The latest productions are certainly marvels in ine piano nne. we nna a number of very handsome new styles at the stale agent's, A. B. Clinton's, 37 Church street. d!4 6t PIANOS! RENT SOLD. A. B. Clinton, 37 Church St. IN THE AIR. We refer to the sweet tones from pianos sold by A. B. Clinton, 37 Church street. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't n rogrwlar, hoolthy movement of th bowels every itov, you're Jtl or will be. Keep your boweln open, ftnd bo well. Force, In the shape of vio lent physic or pill poison, is danf?eroun. The smooth est, easiest, most perfect way of keeping the boweif clear and clean is to take jZSl CANDY EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY PlodHfttit. Palatnhln. Potent. TaBtn Oood. Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken, or Gripe. 10, 25, and 60 cents per box. write lor free sample, ana doouiet on lealth. Address 433 3TFRMNQ RRIKUT fOHPANY. CHICAGO or NEW YORK. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN llureau of Compensation. The Bureau of Comuensntlon will Ji'" public heai-iug hi Iloom 10-11, City. K Thursday, December V), at 8 p. aW asscsHUiciits for beneHts nrlxiinr frnm , establishment of pnveineuts in the follow ing streets: , I'liurcli Street, liolwoen Grove iimi , Streets. tirove Street, between York and 8t' St reels. ;. . . ; ;v C'linuel street, between East And H Pearl Streets. - . Whitney Avenue, between Orove Sachem Streets. CJrund Avenue, between Mill nlidC. nlplRC Mirers. , . KUgewood Avenue, between Wlntht Avenue and Park Street. Per order Bureau of Compensation.- V MAUSHALf, G. OLAKKB, dlS 2t . , Cler' TOBACCO! and 5MOI YourUfenr You can be cured of any form of tobacco easily, be made well, strong, magnetic, f new life and vigor by taking MO-T)'l that makes weak men strong. Many ten pounds in ten days. Over SOO.t cured. All druggists. Cure guaranteed. let and advice I-'REK. Address STERi. RBMBPY CO., Chicago or Mew Yort ' NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR SEALED PROPOSALS will be ri by the Board of Selectman of the To Walllngford, Conn., until Monday, a., o'clock p. 111., December 23, 190V at office of the Selectmen of said town, ' the constructing of a Macadam road la ' Town of Walllngford. in accordance w the plans and specifications approved' the State Highway Commissioner. I shall state the price per lineal foot for i islied ronM complete. The town, through Selectmen ttnd the State Highway Co missloner, reserve the right to increase diminish the number of feet to bo lmpror after the contract la let. All bids must I accompanied by a bond of not. less t' one-third of the amount of the construct) of the work. Any bidder refusing to the contract at the prices offered by h shall be required to forfeit a sum froWt bond equal to the difference In price 1 rween ins imi ami me next nignpsr nian Plans and specifications may be eiimlot at the office of Selectmen, Walllngford. o at the office of the State Highway Conw Hlis&mill-l ui niinimu. x lip tteieciIMen Rn4 the State Highway Commissioner reserva , the. right to reject any and all bids. Dated at Walllngford, Conn., Dec. Hi 1901. W. BURR HALL. CHAS. E. TALE. JOHN H. FRAXCIS, ' Selectmen of the Town of Walllngford, Conn. dlT 6'- Committee on Water. The Committee on Water will meet In tin-Count-lliminle Chamber, Friday, December 20, 1001, at 8 p. in., when a public hearlnr will he given on the matter of terms of n; contract for supplying the City of New Haven with water. ,i Per order, - , J EDWARD FBRTMAN, Cllnlrman: Attest: JAMES B. MARTIN. dl8 2t Ass't City Cleric. Security Insurance Co. of New Haven. OFFICE 37 CUNTER STREET. Caiti Assets Juuiimy 1, IUU1, 'Juu,(li)a,i j DUtliCTUUS: Charles S. Leete, Clias IS. Curtlfc, James D. Dewell, H. Mason, Joel A. Speny, E. G. Stoddard, S. E. Moi-wlu, Wlllinni R. Tyler, John W. Ailing, T. Attwater Barnes, (.'has. E. Sheldon. CHARLES 8. LEETE, H. MASON, President. Secretary J. D. DEWELL. H. C. FULLER, Vice President. Ass't Secretary. Holly, listletoe, Wreaths;; and Tree Holders. Plants, Jardiniers, Cat Flowera" and Decorations. , i?'KAJNii fc$. JrJjAl T, 374 STATE STREET, . This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Ouinine Tablets