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LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS.
Edward V. Teagle of Boston, has
been visiting Miss Susie Weston of
France street.
Miss Cholwell will be in charge of
the Children’s afternoon at the Central
club house Saturday.
Sherman council, R. A. initiated tvvo
candidates last night after which a
literary programme was rendered.
The R. A. degree was conferred Wed-
nesday night by Washington Chapter,
N o. 24, on three candidates. After the
work there was a season of refresh-
ment, participated in With gusto by
Masons of high degree and to an ap-
preciable degree enjoyed by each and
all, even to the High Priest and Sec-
retary.
——Prof. M. S. hosen, the well-known
oculist Optician, can be consulted at his
office in the parlors of the Mahackemo
Hotel, South N orwalk, Tuesday from
'9". .t 8 .m. Eyes examined free.
1 a m ‘0 p f5-tf.
Thevsfuneral of the late James McGee
will be held from his home on Second
avenue, East Norwalk to-morrow at
10:30 o’clock. . W
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith of East
N orwalk, attended the funeral of Mrs.
Parrott, the aged aunt of the [latter
held in Bridgeport yesterday.
William A. Raymond of East N or-
walk, has recovered from an attack of
the grip. __,_,_ .
Chief Vollmer is still keeping bachel-
or’s hall, but is in receipt of advices
from Newark where his family is visit-
ing that they are all in good health and
enjoying themselves.
The Crofut & Knapp hat factory em-
ployees after having enjoyed; a good
season of trade are now at work filling
an order for hats to be worn by the
New York police force.
The Musical Union will meet. next
Sunday afternoon.
Action will be taken next Monday
night in the matter of the resignation
of the present pastor of the Baptist
church, Rev. F. E. Robbins.
' thought that there will be alarge num-r
ber of representative members present.
Frank Handle of W'innipauk is in
New York.
The Norwalk Camera club will have
an outing Saturday afternoon. '
The Misses Ferris of the Homestead,
Fairfield avenue, South Norwalk, have
been visiting their sister, Mrs. Waldo
C. Briggs of New London.
Miss Nellie Simons, who has been a
guest of Mrs. W. N. Simons of Union
Park has returned to her home in
Meriden.
Mrs E. J. Thomas of Berkeley street,
is visiting in New Haven.
Miss Nina A. Lewis of Main street
has been visiting Miss Lulu May Snifi'en
of Danbury.
The Sunday school classes of Mrs.
Manuel T. Hatch and Miss Julia Byx-
bee will hold an entertainment and
supper at the latter’s home on South
Main street next Vt'ednesday evening.
At the whist party held at the Cen-
tral club Vl'ednesday evening the prizes
were won by Miss Jean Gregory and
William P. Beers.
A telephone has been placed in the
residence of W'. E. Osborn."
The 'abutmcnts for the anchorage of
the addition to the \Vall street bridge
are well under way, and will. probably
be cempleted this week. The work of
placing the truss or extension will
then be immediately commenced by
the Berlin Iron Bridge company. .
Miss Amy “'ood will substitute for
Mrs. A. S. Gibson in the First M. E.
church choir Sunday.
The Lamont club conducted the
prayer meeting at the South Norwalk
Congregational church last night.
Members of the club made interesting
addresses and fervent prayers and the
meeting was seemingly conducive to
much good.
The Parochial school base but niue’.
., wmorrOw' to defeat a nine
i
It is.
Feminine Chit. '
A woman who shrinks from the
thought of microbes in the water will
sink her pretty lips into the. mouth-
piece of a telephone regardless of who
used it before her.
The woman who can afford to Wear
~ real jewels 'is never suspected of wear-
ing paste, even though she may be
loaded down with the artificial rather
than the genuine artical.
To endeavor to look well on a windy
day is without avail, if you are foolish
enough to go out—with a vail.
Silk petticoats all verge on the rose-
color now, some in cherry glace silk,
with a deep flounce, trimmed with seven
or eight graduated rows of black velvet
ribbon. Others have tiny cut ruches
and frills of white Valenciennes lace.
Hot cross buns and Easter eggs in the
past tense, the strawberry Shortcake
will have a chance for its innings.
A popular woman declares that it is
much nicer when her lovers become
her friends than when her friends he-
come her lovers.
The most disagreeable individual
with whom to go shopping is the one
who is always asking your opinion
about things and never taking it.
When she skips an article on “How
to be Beautiful” a woman is either
thoroughly engrossed in her grand-
children or thinks she has no occasion
for any hints the article may contain.
“Three times a bridesmaid—never a
bride” is a legend that accounts for
many a disappointment to a girl'who is
unfortunate enough to want to select
for her maids some who had already
served twice in that capacity.
If we were asked to define repartee
most of us would say that it was the
brilliant thing we thought of saying
when the occasion for saying it had
. slipped away from us.
The prosaic individual who has cut-
lived romance finds it hard to under-
stand how two people can dawdle away
hours and at their conclusion feel mor-
ally certain that only minutes have
taken flight.
Great sorrows tone and strengthen
the mind; it is the accumulation of petty
ills, acting on a. temperament that has
never been fortified by the bracing airs
of adversity, which. disturbs the mental
equanimity.
Some of the sleeves and wristbands
in the ready made shirt waist leek as
though they had been designed for the
fat lady in the museum.
Bridal boas come in all the light
shades in ostrich feathers and will be
fashionable features in many of the
near future wedding processions.
The woman whose hat is adorned
simply with flowers and tulle walks
along with the proud consciousness
that the blood of no feathered inno-
cents is on her head.
The,caterpillar season is creeping on
apace, and the young woman who
bravely announces that she is not
afraid of a mouse has to succumb 'to a
feeling of absolute terror at the
thought of contact with the loathsome
furry pests. .
‘ Is there a happier being in the world
than the child with one roller skate ?
This is not to be answered like the
query concerning the pig under the
gate, for there would be no truth in
the statement that the juvenile owner
of a pair of. skates is better pleased
with its condition than the possessor of
one.
A soap which is said to be good for
the complexion will sell twice as rapid-
ly as one which is recommended to get
the dirt out of clothes with greater
case than any other on the market.
lJP°fBEs
ONE
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 effectually, 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
effects, 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 accep‘tpny
substitute. ' 57.\
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BEN 'FRANKLIN’S GRAVE.
.\ Forlorn and Desolnte Looking Spot in
a Disused Cemetery.
Visitors to Philadelphia, after visit-
ing Independence Hall, are apt to ask
for Franklin’s tomb, and, when they-
:ec it, there is a distinct shock of dis-
appointment.
Benjamin Franklin, in many re-
spects the greatest man America has
ever produced, lies buried in the
graveyard of Christ Church. The
chrrch where Washington, Franklin
and other Revolutionary heroes wor-
shipped, is on Second Street, above
Market, and 'the graveyard is not con-
nected with it, being on the southeast
corner of Fifth and Arch Streets.
As a cemetery it has long been dis-
used, the last burials having' taken
place forty years ago. In the north-
west corner of the ground Benjamin
Franklin is buried, and Deborah, his
wife, lies by his side. ‘
Before he died Franklin provided
for his own gravestone, and instruct-
ed a stone-cutter of his acquaintance
in every detail, even to the inscription
which was to be placed upon it. He
desired to be buried beside his wife,
who had died some years before, and a
common slab was to be placed over
them both.
Everything was done as he desired,
and the work was paid for out of his
estate, and stands to-day the same as
when ‘he died.
'The little cemetery is surrounded by
a. high brick wall, which was the fash-
ion in colonial days; but at the corner
the trustees, in 1869, had a piece taken
out and replaced with an iron railing,
so that now the visitors can stand on
the sidewalk and almost touch Frank-
lin’s grave with a. cane.
It is covered with an old-fashioned
marble slab, only a. few inches above
the ground, and there is no headstone.
Nething has been done to it since
Franklin was buried there, and noth-
ing can be imagined more desolate
or melancholy than the sight of this
humble and apparently neglected
tom’b. ' -‘ _ :
Who is responsible for this neglect?
Not the city,.beca.use Philadelphia is
proud of its position as the historic
city of America, and spends money
with lavish hand to commemorate its
heroes. Not the country at large, be-'
cause, again and again, visitors, dis-
tressed by the forlorn appearance of
the grave, have offered gifts of money?
to improve it; . , ._
Franklin himself is responsible. He
called himself “a plain man, averse to‘
display of any kind.” His descend-
ants have respected his wishes to the
extent that they will not do anything
to the grave, nor let any one else beau-
tify or adorn its—GoldenDays. 1
SENATE SWELLS NAVY ESTIMATE.
Eight Million .of Shells, Armor, Etc.
Added to the House Bill.
Washington, April 13.—-T11e Senate
Committee on Appropriations yester-
day completed consideration of the Na:
val Appropriation bill, and Senator
Hale afterward reported it to 'the Sen-
ate. The amendments recommended
by athe committee increase the aggre-
gate appropriation made by the bill as
it passed the House to the extent of
$8,293,500, making the total $46,277,558,
as compared with 833,003,234, carried by
the Appropriation bill of 1897.
The principal items of increase are
the following: For .the construction
and the machinery of new war and de;
tense vessels, $6,000,000; for wrmor and
armament, $1,500,000; for equipment,
,8200‘,000; for additions to and repairs
about navy yards, $622,000.
Cloth Ca'pe for Spring Wear.
A dainty cape suitable for cool days
is of fawn colored cloth, trimmed with
bands of material machine stitched on.
The front and lower edge isturned in
and machine stitched, and the lining of
rose colored flowered silk ls out Just
llKe the material, made up separately
and slip-stitched in. The collar is of
double material. interlined with can-
VHS.
A pretty little toque to go with this
rape is of golden brown velvet, trim-
med on the left side with 3 feathers
and an algrette. The styles in capes
will vary larg‘ely. many being made in
unique patterns, one recently seen be-
ing of three overlapping capes, curving
right frcm the neck all round.
ESTIMATING HIS-VALUE.
the Retaining Feo'l‘hat a Stranger Gave .1
f . Young Lawyer. l
,' Judge Bobbs is one of those men
zwho have attained a standing in their
profession that permits them to admit
faults in their earlier career without
impairing their present standing as
able lawyers. -
' “I once had an experience while
Coming west on a train from New York
that I’ll never forget,” tells the Judge.
“After three other gentlemen and my—
self had played whist for a couple of
hours, we fell .to discussing numerous
subjects of current interest. One of
our number seemed to be absorbed in
his own meditations and contributed
but little to the conversation. Finally,
as pertinent to a subject under consid-
eration, he propounded a somewhat
complex problem in ‘law and turned to
me for an answer, for I had not neg-
lected to make known my calling.
i “Not being able to furnish him with
a solution, I foolishly sought to cover
my ignorance by a resort to dignity
find a pretended regard for. profession-
al ethics. ‘This is not the time or
place for transacting legal 'business,’
said I. ‘The question you submit is a
very important one,’—I went on, with
the solemni-ty of an owl and about
the same degree of wisdom. ‘I would
be glad to give you the benefit of my
opinion and advice at my office and
after receiving a. retainer.’ With that
I handed him my card, on which ap-
peared the fact that I was an attorney
and counselor-at-law, notary public,
member of a sure-thing collection
agency, real estate operator, Circuit
court commissioner, and life insurance
man. ;
“He looked at the thing in an amus-
13d way, reached into his pocket, hand-
ed me a half dollar with the remark
that he had nothing smaller, and re-
peated his law question. While I was,
arranging to thrash him one of the‘
"(ther men whispered to me that it
:vras Rufus :‘llloate. I sneaked into the
Smoker, pulled my cap over my'facé,
and never removed it till I reached
the home depot."—Detroit Free Press.
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. jfiazctte Building,
' .- Norma-1k, Conn. ,.
WHO WILL wm, IT! ‘ .
H. A. Saunders will tile 3 Bicycle to me-
— Most Papularlady or cenlleman.
A Chance to Get a Wheel Free
|‘OR ACE A. SAUNDERS has been selling bicycles for
over seven years.
In that time be his sold thousands of wheels, and his
guarantee has ever been found as good as a bond.
Every wheel sold by him is of first-class workmanship
, .. = and of the highest grade.
’. ,. \E .. For nearly two years he has been in business at his
,‘s‘j', \ “-33 present store, No. 12 North Main street, South Norwalk,
and has been most successful, his large sales increasing each season.
One reason for his success is that he is firm believer in printers’ ink and
uses it freely and to the best advantage, believing that keeping everlasting-
y at it is bound to bring the desired result.
His. business thus far this season has surpassed his most sanguine ex
pectations, his sales being something enormous in the bicycle line.
He is not yet satisfied, however, and proposes to stir up the riders of the
silent steed by giving away one of his bicycles to the most popular wheel—
manor wheelwoman in Fairfield county.
. HORACE A. SAUNDERS.
To this end he will select a new wheel from among those in his stock and
put it up to be voted for, and the lady or gentleman receviing the highest
number of votes will be given the wheel.
In order to compete for the wheel it is not necessary that you should be
a rider at the present time, but that you receive the largest number of
votes by 8 o’clock on the evening of July let, when the balloting closes.-
To accommodate contestants in the Twin Cities two boxes have been
prepared for the reception of the ballots; one in the shoe store of Olsen
Brothers, in the GAZETTE building, and the other in Mr.’ saunders’ store at
12 North Main street, - ' . '-
Norwalk contestants can deposit their ballots in the box at OlsenBroth—
9:3 shoe store, and South Norwalk contestants in the box in Mr. Saundom
s ore. ' ‘ ‘
The ballots will be counted daily and the standing of the contestants
announced each day in the GAZETTE. ' i ' .
The balloting will close promptly at 8 o'clock on the evening of July lot
and a committee Will be selected to count the votes, and the winner will be
announced in the GAZETTE of July 2. . '
' Norms To CONTESTAurs—lVrite your name and address on the blank
lines, cut out the coupon and deposit it in either of the boxes above re-
ferred to and it will be counted.
All coupons sent by mail should be addressed to H. A. Saunders, 12
Ncrth Mam street, South Norwalk.
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E BALLOT.
Name
Address
Ballots can be left at Saunders’ Bicycle Headquarters,
12 North Main Street, South Norwalk, and Olsen Bros.
Shoe Store, Gazette Building, Norwalk. . -
TheVote.
Miss Vivian Soderstrom, South N orwalk. 147
Fred Smith, Daricn. 145
Lester Comstock, Broad River. 1:14
Mary Duffy, South Norwalk 93
Fred E. Conley, South Norwalk
Joseph Methias, Norwalk. ' 3.
Miss Lucy Wicks, N orwalk. _ 22
R. M. Rose, Norwalk. . 21
Annie Dauchy, South N orwalk. 26
Willie English, Nor-walk. 2.1
Miss Edith Foster, Norwalk. 11-
Miss Olive Gray, N orwalk. 5’3
Arthur Evans, VVinnipauk. 23
May Smith, South Nor-walk. 13 .
Miss Annie Clune, Noewalk. 10
May Williams, South Norwalk. 3
Miss S. Louise Sutton, Norwalk. [7
Charles Mott, Norwalk. ‘ 7
Thomas Hunt, Non-walk. ‘ 5
George H. Hewitt, Nor-walk. 1 5
Hugh Marron, Norwalk. '\ 4
Frank Fitzgerald, Norwalk. » , l3
Miss Mena Ambler, South N orwalk. *3
Eugene Davis, Norwalk. 3
J. Herbert Carpenter, Norwalk. 2
Harold McAllister, Norwalk. (1
ThomasMcInel‘ney, ‘Winnipauk. _1
Joseph McNerney, Norwalk. ' 6 * ‘
MissBessie M.Stanley. Nor-walk. ' .~ 14,
.Claren'ce F. Osborn,.;Norwalk. ' ‘ 12
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