K.-. -._.__. «. his recent illness, and is about again. to their home in Stamford. 4. y'sale and to rent. fia'floyal is the highest grade baking powdor known. Actual tests show it goes m third further than any other brand. POWDER ADSOIIITEIY Pu re ROYAL BAKING POWDER 00., NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. “Dr.” John Kirsch has lost a St. Bernard dog that answers to the name of Trala. Mrs. C. B. Morehouse, of Branch- ville, is visiting Mrs. O. K. Scofield, of N orwalk. Miss Meda Adams, of Taylor avenue, will leave town to-day for Detroit, Mich., to spend two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. VVeci of Darien, who spend the winter months in Brooklyn are now domiciled at the Mansion House in Hicks street, having moved from the St. George. The afternoon Musical society of Danbury, are entertaining at the Cen- tral club house this afternoon. A requiem service for Margaret Kindilien will be celebrated at St. J o- seph’s church to-morrow morning. Ira F. Hoyt of Derby, is in town to- day. The Oriole club has elected these of- ficers: President, Edward J. Cahill; secretary, Frank Kelly; treasurer, Thomas Doud. The club will give a dance in Lockwood’s Hall after Lent. -Tickets for the Y. M. C. A. Bene- fit can be obtained at Frederick W. Rogers, Glendening’s drug store, Ghiotto’s fruit store, N orwalk, and Finch’s drug store, Baxter’s drug store and Plaisted’s drug store, South N or- walk. ' Miss J. Pearl Gregory, who has been the guest of Mrs. Fred H. Parsons, of Bridgeport, for a few days, has re- turned home. Valentines; finest assortment in town, at John T. Hayes, 5 Main street. F 8 4t. Rev. S. H. Watkins is now rector 0 Calvary Episcopal church in New York. Grace church choir will give an evening of music at the residence of Mrs. Robert Van Buren next week. Mrs. James Bailey of Riverside, is visiting friends in town. The quarantine has been raised from the house of Samuel Waring in VVash- ingtou street, South Norwalk. His young son has recovered from scarlitina. —Prof. M. S. HoSen, the well-known oculist Optician, can be consulted at his office in the parlors of the Mahackemo Hotel. South Norwalk, Tuesday from 9 a. I’ll. to 8 p. 111. Eyes examined free. ' f5-tf. Edgar H. Fox has recovered from ' Miss Marie Atteridge and Miss May \Vaterbury, who have been guests of Miss Grace Atteridge, have returned Mrs. J. Irving Dibble is ill at her home on Bayview avenue, South Nor- walk. ~Slcighs new and second hand. For Luther M. Wright. F. 1 tf. C. S. 'l‘rowbridge, A. Solmans and Fred H. Quintard have gone to Litch- field on a fishing trip. Miss Hazel Quintard of Franklin avenue entertained a number of young friends Monday evening, it being the eight anniversary of her birthday. Thomas Robbins of Reed street, will sail Saturday for Southampton, Eng, to visit his parents. He will be gone a few weeks. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward I'lason of Water street. SETTLES NERVOUS BANKRUPTCY. Investigation shows that men who succeed are men of brains "strong nerves ,_. great will-power. Ordinary food cannot supply the vital forces which people with active brains and bodies. require. Bicola Pills feed the nerves- --make the .miud bright, mus- cles strong—make flesh and blood and give perfect health to men and women. THE TURNERS OF PHILADELPHIA make BicOla Pills. J. l‘l. Buckley, chief clerk National Hotel, \Vashington, D. (_‘., testifies that he was all run down—~—was a shadow of his former self—Bicola Pills gave him wonderful relicf~~he gained over twen- ty pounds after using them. . Norwalk Agent, E. P. W'eed. South Norwalk Agent. R. H. Plaisted. --Turncrs’ Little Liver Turners—«A very small. pill. Turns your liver. Cure ' ' sick headache ----- — billiousness ~---_indiges-' ition. “ / statesman, Benjamin Franklin helped WEEKLY - nouw 1,7}. : Eddie‘s Surprise. Eddie Brotherton was given a sur- prise party at his home on North ave_ nue last night. There was ”dancing, good music, plenty of refreshments and ' the affair one that the participants will long remember with pleasure. ‘ The Fifteen club of Westport will‘ give a reception Thursday evening, February 17th, in the Opera house in that place. The benefit dance for Miss Jennie Kinsella takes place at Broad River to— night. Mrs. TVallace Dann who has been seriously ill is reported improved. Miss Francis Earle of Danbury, is a guest at the home of A. A. Betts on Main street. , William Barnes has resigned his po- sition as conductor for the N orwalk Tramway company. Mrs. William N. Searies, of New Ca- naan, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. F. Wardwell, of Livingston place, South Norwalk. Stuart avenue boys are making life miserable for residents of that street and are liable to be arrested unless they mend their ways. Engineer Bartholomew Mahoney who has charge of the steam elevator at Ferris’ coal yard is on the sick list. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. Some of the Things Which the Great American Philosopher Did. Franklin inspired and established the Junto, the pleasantest and most useful American club of which we have knowledge, says an exchange. He founded the Philadelphia Libra- ry, parent of one thousand libraries, which marked the beginning of an in- tellectual movement of endless good to the whole country. He first turned to great account the engine of advertising, indispensable in all modern business. He published “Poor Richard,” 3. re- cord of homely wisdom, in such shape that hundreds of thousands of readers were made better and stronger by it. He created the postoflice system of America, and was the .first champion of a. reformed spelling. He invented the Franklin stove, which-economized fuel, and he suggest- ed valuable improvements in ventila- tion and the building of chimneys. He robbed thunder of its terrors and lightning of some of its powers to destroy. He founded the American Philosoph- ical Society, the first organization in America of the friends of Science. He suggested the use of mineral ma- nures, introduced the basket willow, promoted the early culture of silk, and pointed out the advantages of white clothing in summer. He measured the temperature of the Gulf Stream, and discovered that north east storms may begin in the south- west. He pointed out the advantage of building ships in water-tight compart- ments, taking the hint from the Chi- nese, and first urged the use of oil as a means of quieting dangerous seas. Besides these great achievements, accomplished largely as recreation from his life work as economist and the whole race of inventors by a re- mark that has been of ‘incalculable value and comfort to theorists and dreamers the world over. When some one spoke contemptuously of Montgol- fler’s baloon experiments, and asked of what use they were, the great American replied, in words now his- toric: “Of what use is a new-born babe?” DOG JUMPED INTO FIREMAN’S NET. A Brave and Daring Momber of a Pitts- burg Englno Company. Dogs that do remarkable feats have become such a common article these days that any dog with ambition to win distinction must turn his atten- tion to developing his genius in some marvellous line indeed. No dog rea- lizes this condition of affairs better than the mascot of Pittsburg's Fire Engine Company No. 1. This animal does something every day which sets on end the hair of every person who is invited to witness it. The firemen of Pittsburg challenge all the world to produce a dog that will perform as daring a feat as their 10*; Judge. Judge readily jumps from- the roof of awsix-story building, and even from the top windows of a much higher structure with as much reluct- lnce and hesitanoy as the ordinary dog exhibits in eating the first piece of meat that is given to him after a two days’ fast. And Judge chooses his distance and makes all his preparations with as much care as ever a human equilibrist intent upon thrilling thousands of people with his feats. When Judge decides upon the particular place where he means to light he stlffens his legs, cocks his long, thin tail, and, with a yelp he shoots downward into the street. Many‘of the spectators turn away their heads, and those that ; 10 have courage enough to actually, -‘ watch the fall involuntarily step back i I. pace or two at what each time seems the dog's impending fate. But al- though Judxe has performed the same feat a. number of times, he has never mce fallen more than a few feet away from the centre of the life-saving net :tretched between the hands of his trustworthy fireboys.—New York World. POTTER IS PRESIDENT. Re-clcctcd by the L. A. TV, Assembly at St. Louis by a Good Majority. St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 11.—The Gideon- Elliott combination were routed by the Potter forces in the election for presi- dent of the League of American Wheel- mn at the National Assembly yester- day, Isaac B. Potter of New York be- ing selected for another term by a vote of 212 to 107 for George D. Gideon. The Poterites have all along claimed 214 votes and their estimate Was correct. Potter Was placed in nomination by Mr. Van Valkenburg of Wisconsin, who eulogized the New York man as the father of good roads. The entire Pot- ter ticket was successful as follows: ISAAC B. POTTER. President, Isaac B. Potter, New York; first vice-president, Thomas Keenan. Pennsylvania; second vice-president, E. N. Hines, Michigangn treasurer, James C. Tattersal, New Jersey. Providence, R. I., was selected as the place to hold the next national assem- bly. The National Racing Board convened early yesterday and resumed its work. The new rules suggested by Chairman Mott took up the time of the board. In order to solve the troublesome problem of whether or not blanket sanctions shall. be granted upon request, It has been decided that a forfeit of $100 for each race meet to be held be required of every applicant for sanctions for two or more separate dates. By the pro- visions of this regulation when a track management applies for more than one sanction it must forward with its ap- plication a. certified check for $100 for each of the desired permits. The report of President Potter dwelt at length upon the progress of the good roads movement in the league. He then called attention to the fact that ten States have passed laws requiring biCycles to be carried as baggage with- out extra charge, and bills are pend- ing in the Legislatures of Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland for the same purpose. During the past year 54,793 new mem- bers have joined the league, and 48,017 of the 01d members have renewed. But, as in former years, the percentage of renewals is by no means satisfactory. SARGENT’S PORTRAIT OF DUSE. Difficulties Met by the Artist in Painting a Picture of the Actress. When Eleanor Duse first went to act in London one of the men who admir- ed her talents most was John Sargent, the American artist. He saw her in all the roles she acted, and determined if it were possible to paint a portrait of her. It required some diplomacy to make the Italian actress pose for her portrait. Finally this was accom- plished, and one day Mr. Sargent had ‘ the satisfaction of seeing Duse in his studio. But her attitude was not en- couraging even then. She dropped in- to a chair with an air of fatigue. There was not the least pretence of pese in her attitude. might have done who was weary and 111. “Now paint me,” was the enthusi- astic phrase in which She submitted herself to the distinguished artist’s brush. Duse sat for more than an hour. Then she left without any particular understanding as to the time when she would return. Before she left Lon- don, Mr. Sargent received a note in which she said that she was very sorry, but that it would be impoSsible for her to go to his studio again. She was tired, she said, and overworked, and would have to give up the idea of the portrait. In a few days she returned to Italy. When she consented to pose for him, Duse had very little idea. of Mr. Sar- gent’s eminence. Her contact with the world outside of her own country had, indeed, been slight until the time she came to the United States. But after a. while she came to know more about the celebrated people of other countries and she learned of Mr. Sargent’s reputation. So when she got to Italy again he received a note from her. In it she wrote that if he could ever come to Venice sometime when she. was not acting, she would be happy to pose for him until he fin— Ished the portrait. She said that she would have plenty of leisure then and that he could have as many sittings as he wanted. Coral that Gives You Tooth well 0. 0n the coast of some of the West Indian islands a curious kind of coral may be seen, called “millepoca.” This has a most. extraordinary property, which makes the people who know it very shy of handling it. “ The moment a person picks up a. niece, a sort of electric thrill runs through him, and an agonizing pain Ihoots through his jaws. He feels as if avery tooth and every nerve were burn- ing. The acute pain lasts generally for about half an hour, and slowly passes off; but the effects do not dis- appear entirely for hours. The reason of this curious shock or poisoning is still a mystery. . o » No Stove Trust. Detroit. Mich., Feb. 11.-—Officia.ls of all, the Detroit stove works request the Associated Press to deny in their be- half the statement recently telegraphed by correspondents of certain papers to theeft‘ect that a. “stove ,trust" or any combination of stove interests in this city hasbeen. or is being effected. She sat as any woman ' .f :R\»,‘ \ 33 ONE ENJOY - Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tem efiectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its efiects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most' ' popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug- gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP 6’0. SAN FRANCISCO, GAL. LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, MY. Mar Ilown Sale! We have some very fine, Imported Jardinieres. The prices on them will be re- duced each day until sold. ii. ii. WILLIAMS’ I'I MAIN STREET, NORWALK, OOIIII. iltdtti§BiiAR a weekly fashion penbdz'cal is making an ofler of exceptional value. It consists qf. . MAGNIFICENT . ART PORTFOLIOS taclw of wbicl: contains six proofs, sit? I6}x 2‘; Inches, of engraved masterpieces of art. T1)”: are four of these superb Portfolios, and We} are sold separately at $5 00 apiece. Whichever one you select will be sent you I ., . FREE. 0 z , WITH ONE 54 00- SUBSCRIPTION - To 0 HARPER’S BAZAR Write to us for an illustrated catalogue, or send as $4 00 and we will mail you HARPER’S BAZAR for one year and one of HARPER’S BAZAR Art Portfolios. "Tbis ofler is limited to March I, 1898. .10 Cents a copy. Sub., $4 00 a year. . MOIOSS HARPER & BROTHERS, POOIISIIOIS, III. CITY ,tmm “ 50 Years’ Improvements In Farming.” Published bylthe NEW YORK Tumuxr. Second Edition. 32 Pages, .18 by 12.1,- inches. A general review of the advances and improvements made in the leading branches of farm industry during the last half century. Special articles by the ' best agricul- turical writers, on topics which they have made their life study. Illustrations of old fashioned imple- ments. A vast amount of practical infor- mation. A valuable aid to farmers who de— sire to stimulate production and profit. Extremely interesting and instructive. ONLY 15 CENTS A COPY, by mail. Send your order to THE GAZETTE. Norwalk, Conn. M Ag“ N ERY- “inc; and Couplings. Machinery Steel in all sizes from sxinches diameter down to 3-16 inches diameter. cut any length. always in stock. Cold Rolled Rounds. SQIIH-l‘l‘s. Flats. llexugons, Octagons. Der-agonmaml all shapes finished to exact Sizes. Everything in readiness to be shipped at once. 0m- goods are without a rival and our prices the lowest of all. Telephone 314. South Boston. COIPBESSEID STEEL SHAFTINH WORKS, South Boston. Mass. Shafting. , Piano Lessons. 38.08036]! W. BRADLEY. (daughwx .. of the late Wm. Baruch.) Rives pan-em and satisfactory instructions on the Pmnc at in -r homo‘Nc. 1183 Halo aura. t. HOME OYEI‘NO A Pleasure at Last. «MAY 0L , SOAP I WASHES 8L DYES )"I‘i % No Muss. 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' 100 prs. Misses thoes,worth $1.25 and $150 at 890 a pair. 200 prs Ladies’ Shoes,worth$1.50 all sizes, and the latest Toe Shapes, at 98c a pair. \ We have given away the Gold and now we propose to ~oflE‘er you the greatest bargain sale of shoes for the next 60 days ever held in Norwalk. Olsen BIos.’ White Shoe Store, 3 GAZETTE BOILOIIIO, - NORWALK, OOIIII. Warranted Solid Gold. Beautiful Chased, Holder. I$I.OO You may think it cannot possess merit or durability, the price is so low; but the “Lincoln” IS a $2.50 peareduced to $1.00. It is durable, always ready to “go” but never drips, the ink flowmg steadily and uniformly. Thev are in use in this oflce, giving the best of satisfaction, and they are in use in the be. 8, insurance and business offices and among all classes of users of pens in Norwalk and vicinity. Orders are received from all parts of the country. Samples to be seen and orders received at the GAZETTE ()Fll'IC . FREIGHT LINE BETWEEN NORWALK, SOUTH NORWALK ' AND NEW YORK. 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