El NonmeAzErrE. ‘Truth «have all things.’ Entered in the Post Oflice as a Newspaper FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15. 1897. Awful Mean. "They are digging up Jerry Simpson’s speeches in the last campaign to the confusion of “The Prophet of the Veiled Feet,” Jerry told the farmers that, “under the gold standard, if Mc- Kinley were elected, money would in crease in value and farm products would decrease; that a condition ap- proaching slavery would prevail among the pe aple of Kansas; that a vote for ‘ [McKinley would be a vote for 25-cent wheat and 10-cent corn.” This is an awful mean way of proving that a man is a liar. Southern Cotton Mills. A gratifying increase in the amount of cotton consumed by Southern cotton mills is shown in the annual report of Secretary Hester, of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange; 137,970 more bales of cotton were consumed this year than last, the total this year being 1,042,671. The number of mills also increased, there being 482 this year to 475 last year. When it is remembered that in 1889-90 only 546,894 bales were con- sumed by Southern cotton mills the rapid growth of this important busi- ness of manufacturing cotton into cloth and other necessities is at once noted. #4...»— Another Famine in Prospect. It looks as if there would be distress in Ireland the coming winter. Accord- ing to reports from widely separated parts of that island, the failure of crops has been general and the prices of pro- visions are rising. Tlie‘incleinent sea- son has destroyed much of the grain, and the potato crop is reported in some districts as ruined and in many more as badly damaged. This means a great deal more to us here in America than the famine in Asia. Ireland is close at our doors; many ,of our citizens are of her people; distress in Ireland is almost distress in the American household. And it means even more to England. In these days, whatever may happen in distant India, it would. be a univer-. sal scandal , were famine to seize upon Ireland. This is a matter with which the British government cannot deal too quickly or too liberally. H-.»__- Georgia’s Convict System. All the leading newspapers in Georgia unreservedly condemn and denounce not only the abuses practiced under the convict lease system of that State, : but the system itself. There can be . no doubt that this condemnation, which is expressed with as much vigor as the use of printable words admits of, represents public sentiment in that Commonwealth. It is confidently ex- pected that the Legislature at its next session will carefully consider and take action upon the intricate and trouble- It ,is, that_ existing some problem of convict labor. perhaps, unfortunate leases do not expire until more than a year and a half from this date, but the indignation aroused by a recent official disclose of the infainies of the convict camps will probably cause a more care- ful supervisiOn. It is scarcely presum- able that the lessees are entirely indif- ferent alike to the opinions of man- »kind and the claims of humanity. Therefore it is reasonable to infer that many of the outrages that have been brought to light were perpetrated by underlings without the knowledge of If this in- ference be correct, a large measure of reform can be effected by the lessees, the responsible parties: but no changes in management can render the system anything but an abomination. It has been tried for many years and its fruits have justified the abhorrence in which it is held. ____<...,_._____ Short Skirts for Travelling. Women are branching out further and further since the bicycle period began, and now another step is taken owing to the riding of the silent steed. It is astonishing to find how many wo- men of all ages and sizes travel in their bicycle suits, net merely when journey- ing by rail to some good place for bi;- ing, but in regions where it isn’t worth while to attempt to take their wheels along, and often upon trips where it is just plain traveling, with no inten tion of settling doWn anywhere. So common has the attire become for tour- ists that it hardly causes a stare. \ Looks of envy from the lon 1-skirted women are about the only demonstra— tion that it calls forth. In a short skirt the traveler can defy rain, wear- iness, warmth, heavy satchels and pretty nearly every other ill that tour- ist flesh is heir to. There need be no question about the elegance of the garb. A few inches less of skirt in no way interferes with fit or finish, and, as a matter of fact, most such suits are the smartest of the smart, bearing the irreproachable tailor stamp. It is no- ticeable that the wearers are invaria- bly women distinguished by an expres- sion of great good sense. They are not the strong-minded or radical sort at all, but they are plainly women of minds of their own, and pretty contented minds, £00. A ‘vv FEMININE VCHAT. The higher up you go in apartment houses the higher the price. Thank a person for a gift the day it arrives. Acknowledge an invitation for din- ner or luncheon the day it arrives. The summer weather seems to linger with us. Acknowledge the receipt of a check at once. Send an address the day it is asked for. ‘ Thank your hostess for your visit the'day you return home. Turquoise blue stationery is very much in vogue. Hot chocolate is getting the better of Ice cream soda. The new fall silks are the daintiest creations and the prices quite in touch with every-day pocket-books. Many a suitor for a rich young wom- an’s hand is dreadfully embarrassed— financially. _ Why do so few people consider a nail brush as of use for the tips of the toes as well as the fingers? Not to possess a minature of yourself is to be quite in the last row according to popular fancy at present. After house cleaning has well nigh exhausted them, half of the best wom- en in the land will wear themselves to a shadow getting up a church fair. The reason, apparently, that so many women are silent regarding their chil- dren is that they have so many inter- esting things to relate concerning their dogs. They say women are the most rap- acious in their love affairs, but when men really care they can be just as greedy as the greediest woman alive. It must be exasperating to the buyer of imported gowns to discover that an- other house displays exact duplicates of the models so carefully selected. To write with red ink 'On violet pa- per is not considered the proper caper. Hallowe’en superstitions are being brought forth from the caskets of mem- ory. A woman never truly loves a man who has now absolute confidence in her. Yoke and sleeves of different mater- ial from the main gown seem to be the latest Parisian notion, if the imported gowns shown at the openings are to be used as criterions. How foolish a conductor looks when he firmly declares that the car will not tarry on the upper side of the street and the motorman sees fit to bring it to a full stop during his oratorical effort. For a nice dish butter an enameled meat plate and cover [with a layer of» one-half'inch thick of boiled potatoes mashed while warm with an egg and little milk. The edges should be crimped in the same way as for an open tart. Such a day as yesterday will be a rarity from now on. But what a per- fect one, in which autumn nature in its most resplendent form played upon the susceptible of human nature. As one walks or rides down the avenue, the beautiful tinting of the leaves forces the attention of all. One tree of espe- cial splendor graces the lawn in front of the E. H. Mathewson residence on West avenue, and then one wonders which God beautifies most the joyous verdant spring or the tender crimson autumn. WANTED. ANTE D—A situati in as house-keeper or nurse to in and by a. repeatable and Competent elderly woman. Terms easy. Au. dress or enquire at 47 Main street. Second floor.Norwalk. S2 tf ANT ED—Use _of a go 3d horse for light work with privilege of buying it suited. Adxll‘68'l K. GAZETrr office. I’iano Lessons. - KB.QEORGE W. BKKDLEY', (daughter $31 of the late Wm. B._Nash.) gives efimem and ~atisfactory instructions on the Piano at I.» -. .meNo.193 Main three School for Dancing and Deporlment. MR. W. GILBERT NEWELL, Master of Dancing. Opening day Friday, October 15, ’97. Class for Misses and Masters will meet in Lockwood’s hall, Norwalk at 3p. m. Class for Ladies and Gentle- men in Arion Hall, South Norwalk, at 8p. m. - Circulars to be had at the Book, Drug and Music stores. How To rmn'our. l l Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours ; a sediment or settling indicates an unhealthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT TO Do. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp—Root, the great kidney remedv fulfills every wish in relieving pain Ill the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad ef- fects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urin- ate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention THE GAZETTE, and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The pro- prietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this affair. ' NOTICE! _— The County Commissioners will meet in the Town Court room, South Norwalk, on Thursday, October 15th 1897, at 10 o’clock a. In, to receive ap- plications for liquor licenses. All persons who intend to continue in their business, must hand in the applica- tions on that day. WHITMAN S. MEAD,} HENRY LEE, JAMES C. MILLER, l CITY Assessoj’_s_ Notice. We hereby give notice to all persons and corporations liable to pay taxes in the City ovaorwalk, that they are re- quired by law to deliver to the Asses- sors or either of. them a' written or printed list, dated, signed and sworn to, of all the property owned by them on the first Monday of October, 1897, liable to taxation. Otherwise it will be the duty ofthe Assessors to make out such list according to law, to their best judgment and knowledge and adding , 10 per cent thereto, which they by law, are compelled to‘ do, and from which list so made there is no appeal. _ Lists maybe returned to‘the ASsessors at the City Council room on the second floor of the Fairfield County National Bank building, from and including-Oc- tober 11th to and includingOctober30th, 1897, (Sundays excepted) from 10 o’clock a. m. to 12 o’clock noon and from 2 o’clock to 5 p. m., and on Saturday evenings from 7 to 10 o’clock. CHARLES OLMSTE-AD, WILLIAM H. BYINGTON, CHARLES N. WOOD, Cit-y ofNorwalk, October 8th, 1897. lioyt’s Theatre. County Commis- sioners. Assessors. & George W. Ryer’s Success- ful Character Drama The Sugghine Parulise Alley Written for the‘People who Enjoyed THE OLD HOMESTEAD “Selected Players lithe (last! Good Acting, Singing and Dancing, Fine Scenery and Electrical Effects, make it one of the Best Entertainments. Secure S. ate at P.aisted‘s and Pinnoo’s. Iont’s Theatres: TUESDAY, on. ma, EDWARD . ’HARRIGAN! AND HIS NEW YORK COMPANY, In His Latest and Best Success, “THEEERIP” Harrigan’s' caricatures of life in the presen- tation of the poorer quarters of New York, have come to be looked forward in by theatre- gonrs in South N01 walk with much pleasure. Hi3 inimitable and droll impersonations have made for him ho-ts of admirers. and his songs, descriptive of low life in the metropolis, have l become famous. and during his engagement , he will int: cduce a number of his latest hits. PRICES, 25c, 50c and 75c. Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s. #7 , FRIDAY. QQEJBEHAISW Second year of Denman Thompson . WankuYeNORWLAK-annrrn. CHRISTMAS EVE GIFTS 1;" ‘7 , .1"; .- ‘ r I ..‘"Fu -".~ ‘ ., - , 4.. ;. wr —-—FOR——-—— I ,. e vening Gaze te News Buys ll News Gills. oven $100.00 WORTH or PRIZES. WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BOYS 0R GIRLS MAKING rI‘IIE LARGEST . SALES PREVIOUS T0 DECEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH. Each boy or girl will receive on coming to buy a stock of papers, 3. number. To thi number will be credited each day the number of papers sold. At the close of business on the evening of December 24,. the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be on record in the business office of this paper and the prizes will be awarded. In this distribution of Christmas gifts not only the boys,but the girls now selling the GA- ZETTE may take part. Any bright offered to those already on the list. lad or lass can compete for the prizes 'on the same terms All that is necessary is to apply at the GAZETTE counting room, give the name of the applicant and receive a number. The appended list of prizes , . . . . . . speaks f01 itself. News boys and news girls In strivmg for them Will not merely be working for the prizes, but making more money than ever before It is a great chance for bright boys and girls and there is little question of the way they will treat it. The Prize List. No. I—A Scholarship of Ten Weeks’ Personal Instruction in the Academic, Business. Shorty-ligand, Typewriting, Telegraphy and Penmanship Departments of Eastman Busing“ ”College. _ _ " No. 2—-—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, book included] in Shorthand, at vNo. 34A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, without books] in Bookkeeping. at No. 4-—-A Ten Weeks’ Course [Instruction by Mail] in Shorthand, at Easing" BIIS- No. 7 —Rugby Foot Ball. No. No. ll—Boy’s Sled, No. 5-—A Complete Set of Shakespeare’s Works, 8 volumes. N0. 6—Pair 0f Nickel Plated Club skates. 8—Boy’s Sweater, a beauty, one of the best. No. 9—»-Pair of Boy’s or Girl’s Fine Shoes. N0. 10—Si1k Gloria Umbrella. ' No. 12—Four-bladed Pocket Knife. 1 " N0. 13—Si1ver Dollar. No. 14~One—half dozen Handkerchiefs. No. ld—Boy's Windsor Tie. No. 16’—Half Dollar in Silver. ’- .— u, a: Any News Boy or News Girl bringing 7 $1.00 to this cfice as a. new subscription to the WEEKLY GAZETTE and. unwroazwnnz. LY TRIBUNE will be credited with 50 sales. for every subscriber obtained. -:- .;. 5 Help theNewsboys- and Newsgirls to win the l‘Prizes by buying a GAZETTE every night. ' ' .',
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