I; fig. .439
'4 Assume“? been
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
ROVAI. ammo POWDER co., new voak. .
WEE K 17v. N o R WEA L'K G A z a r 'r I5
___L‘
LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS.
'Mrs. John F. Colby and daughter,
Miss Mamie Colby of Bayview avenue,
are recovering from the grip.
The teachers of Grace church Sunday
school will meet to-night at the rectory.
High Mass was celebrated at St.
.Mary’s church this morning in honor
of St. Patrick.
Atthe next meeting of the Church
History club Rev. S. B. Pond will speak
on the “Reformation.”
Rev. Gerald H. Beard will begin a.
series of six talks on the “Church Cove-
nant” in the South Norwalk Congre-
gational church to-night. '-
Division 1, A. O. H. of South Norwalk
will meet to-night in their hall on
Washington street, in observance of
St. Patrick’s day.
Old Well Hook and Ladder company
will hold a special meeting Saturday
night to arrange for a reception to be
gi u to Company L. when they return
.from camp next week. ‘
'Miss Jennie Fillow entertained a
party of friends at a tea party Tuesday.
Ponassus Council, R. A., will hold a
smoker next Tuesday ' evening. A
delegation from Sherman Council will
be present. _~_1__'__
C. H. Ferriss has recovered from his
recent illness. .
The Woman’s Christian Temperancq
Union will meet with Mrs. William,
Lawrence this afternoon at her home
on Quintard avenue.
Mrs. E. Ackerman of Fort Point
street, East Norwalk, is reported as
improved of her recent protracted ill-
ness.
The postponed rehearsal of the can-
tata of "The King” will be held in the
,East avenue church to-night.
Mrs. Jacob Heuss of New York has
returned to her home after a pleasant
wisa‘wit‘hfi/IEZ‘Ena Mfis. Charles Gehr-
mann of East Nor-Walk.-
R. M. Rose, of Isaacs street, is ill of
the, grip.
George W. Selleck, of Mei-win street,
is recovering from his recent illness.
Miss Annie E. Smith, of West ave-
nue, has returned from a visit in New
York.
St. Mary’s Ladies’ Aid society will
hold a sewing session to-night.
Mrs. Joseph Osterbanks and Mrs. L.
J. Reynolds, of Main street, have re-
turned from a visit in Stamford.
An adjourned meeting of the Nor-
walk city council will be held. next
Monday evening. .,
Mrs..Sarah L. Bessey who for over
fifty years has resided in Norwalk, has
decided to break up housekeeping and
Will, at an early date, go to Stamford
and reside with her sister, M rs. Caro-
line Romain 0.
Miss Amanda Smith who for some
years has been employed at the theel-
er Straw works on Butler street, will
at the close of the season resign on ac-
count of ill health, and make Winsted
her home, where she hopes to gain re-
newed health from the invigorating air
of that section. Her many friends will
regret to learn of her departure and at
the same time wish for her a full re-
turn to health.
_-..__‘.-.>___L_____
Parsnip complexion. .
it does not require an expert to de-
tect the sufferer from kidney trouble.
The hollow cheeks, the sunken eyes,
the dark, puffy Circles under the eyes,
the sallow parsnip-colored complexion
indicates it.
A physician would ask if you had
rheumatism, a dull pain or ache in the
back or over the hips, stomach trouble.
desire to urinate often, or a. burning or
scalding sensation in passing it; if after
passing it there is an unsatisfied feel-
ing as if it must be at once repeated, or
it the urine has a brick dust deposit or
strong odor.
When these symptoms are present,
no time should be lost in removing the
cause.
Delay may lead to gravel, catarrh of
the bladder,inflammation, causing stop-
page, and sometimes requiring the
drawing of the urine with instruments,
or may run into Bright’s Disease, the
most dangerous stage of kidney trouble.
Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great
discovery of the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist, is a positive remedy
for such diseases. Its reputation is
world-wide and it is so easy to get at
any drug store that no one need suffer
any length of time for want of it.
However, if you prefer to first test its
wonderful merits, mention THE EVEN-
me GAZETTE and write to Dr. Kilmer
& (30., Binghamton, N. Y., for sample
bottle and book telling all about it,
both sent'absolutely free by mail.
The .l. 'l.‘ l_’rowitt company is re-
painting Miss Charlotte. E. Raymond’s
residence, on Knight street.
See Ad. wheel for sale.
Mrs. A. M. lil'indar of Spring street
has returned from a visit 'to Falls
Village.
Mrs. Frank S. Seymour is ill at her
tome on Henry street, nast Norwalk.
Jatnes Irwin of East Norwalk, has
left the employ of E, E. Crowe and has
secured a position in New Haven.
Company D will hold a bean—bake at
the Armory, to-night.
A meeting of Buckingham Relief
Corps, G. A. R. was held yesterday af-
ternoon. ' ’
According to the Catholic calendar
tomorrow will be St. Gabriel’s day,
and the following day, will be, Passion
Sunday. .
Mrs. Frank J. Hobbs of Colorado
Springs, was the guest yesterday of
Mrs. William H. Smith, of Morgan
avenue.
Miss Sarah Lewis returned yesterday
from a. two weeks, visit with friends in
Brooklyn and New York.
The local A. O. H. celebrated the St.
Patrick anniversary 1n Knights of Co-
lumbus hall, last night. i}
The Business Men’s association will
hold a business meeting in South Nor-
walk next Tuesday evening.
John Owens, who has been in Bridge-
port for the past yearpreturned to Nor-
walk yesterday. ‘
A base-ball club to be known as the
Seaweeds has been organized at Broad
River.
The Catholic club reception will take.
place at Lockwood’s hall, Monday even-
ing, April 3d. Smythe’s orchestra will
furnish music for dancing.
William Warren who went south to-
gether with his family, for the benefit
’of his health, is expected home in Net'-
walk in a short time.
The Roth & Goldschmidt corset fac-
tory is so rushed with orders that in
many departments the employees are
working until 9 p. m.
Rev. T. DeWitt Talmadge Van Doren
will deliver a course of three lectures
before the Central club next week, on
“The Submerged Mind.”
Prosecuting Attorney Taylor, At-
torneys John J. Walsh, Hurlbutt,
Gregory, Lockwood and Warner are in
Bridgeport to-day.
and
last
A daughter was born to Mr.
Mrs. Calvin Smith of Smithville,
night.
East
now
Mrs. James L’Hommedieu of
Nor-walk has a relapse and is
seriously ill with the grip.
Mrs. J. L. Randall of Riverside ave-
nue, who has been seriously 'ill with
neuralgia of theheart is slightly im-
proved.
Two coal barges, the McCullough
and the-Frank, have arrived at John
H. Ferris’ dock.
The coal barge Horace Jackson is at
J. Wallace Marvin’s clock. a
Miéis Nellie Willcock iii Brooklyn, is
visiting Mrs. Frank N. Ferris.
The new-piazza. on the residence of
W. F. Bishop of Belden avenue, is
now completed. The house is being
repainted and the grounds graded.
~When all is completed it will be one
of the most attractive places in town.
The Cannon Real Estate Co held a
meeting of the stock-holders last night
in Cannon. Officers will be elected
next Wednesday night. The company
was recently organized for the purpose
of building a public hall near the sta-
tion and the ball will soon be built.
Rev. William Curtis, who recently
lectured at the Central club on “Indian
Basaetry,” will lecture on the same
subject in the chapel of the First Con-
gregational church, March 24th, under
the auspices of the Ladies’ association.
Some very fine baskets made by squaws
on the Pacific coast will be exhipited.
A ‘
‘—v r
What Do the Children Drink?
. Don’t give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
Grain-O ‘P It is delicious and nourish-
ing and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute 'through
their systems. Grain-0 is made of pure
gr ns and when properly prepared
tas es like the choice grades of coffee
but costs about i as much. All grocers
sel'lit. 15c and 25e.
Samuel J. Watkins is spending the
day in New ,York.
E. H. Fox has purchased. a Spauldi‘ng
. chainless, the first one in South Nor-
we lk.
A large number of Norwalk people
willatte‘nd the dance of the Catholic
Benevolent Legion, in Stamford Town
Hall, to-night. ..._....-._ _ I
Miss Byrne of New York. is, the
guest of Miss Hannah Winters,f..fiof
South Main street. ' "
. J,"
The barber shops will be open pntil
10 o’clock on Sunday next, in response
to the r321ue'st of several citizens.
The condition of William Meseberg
is considered as being critical and it is
feared that he will not survive but a
short time.
News-man Hayes is presenting his
friends and customers with Shamrocks,
to-day.
The Boston Store's advertisement to-
day is full of valuable information for
the purchasers of the twm cities. Read
the new adv. in to-day’s issue.
—Best Mocha & Java coffee 30c lb:
butter 23c lb; 16 eggs for 250.; 4 lb Lard
25c; best cream cheese 14c lb; W. R.
Bates Cash Grocery.
Expressman Reynolds is removing
Seth Sprague’s household effects from
Main street to Ward street, to-day.
An exhibition of Edison’s Projectos-
cope will be given in Lockwood’s hall
for the benefit of St. Mary’s church to-
night. '
The remains of the late Michael Kelly
were brought here for interment in St.
Mary’s cemetery. this afternoon. The
remains were escorted to the cemetery
by members of the Knights of
Columbus. . ' ,
Miss Anna. Peck, who has been ill
with grip and rheumatic fever for some
time at her home on Main street, has
recovered.
Harry'B. Smith of Ridgefield, died
last night after-’1 prolonged illness,
v
Isaac Bouton, in the employ of the
Holmes, Keeler & Selleck company, is
ill at his home on North avenue.
Joe Krisko is going to have a picnic
party on Saturday night, in South Nor'
walk. '
Mr. and tips. John H. Kenney are
both still on the sick list, the former:
being, however, able to be out.
The \Vashington street bridge is
being repaired,” new boards being laid
in various Dlaces. . «
Rev. Edward Flannery lectured on
“Ireland in Speech and Song” last
night, in Music Hall, There was also
vocal music.
were present. The entertainment was
for the Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Mathewson of
West avenue, boarded the Washington
express which stopped especially to
take them on at South Norwalk this
afternoon. They left for a few days’
sojourn in the capital.
. <0-o>—~~
Increase In Sheep.
The number of sheep in thecounrtiry
has increased over 2,000,000 in two
.years. Between January 1, 1803, and
the same date in. 1897 thenumber of
sheep declined from 47,273,553 to 36.818,-
643, and their value receded ii: the same
period from $125,900.264 to $67,026,942.
a loss of $58,878,322.
Hoyt! Prowl-fillies (Thad-En for 50111703..
The Haytian government is consid-
erate of the comfort. of soldiers. Every
picket. is supplied with a chair.
- .-.__—v.-
. m-.-‘
\ ‘ k
a 'I
An Excellent Combination.
The pleasant. method and” beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
YRUP 9F FIGS, manufactured by the
ALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
'the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
medicinally ,laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tixc. cleansing the system effectually,
diipelling colds. headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to twercomc habitual constipation per-
:r‘r:.zcn’..ly Its perfect freedom from
weary objectionable quality and sub-
:"avirc. and its acting on the kidneys,
‘i“'-:.:- and bowels, without weakening
- irritating them, make it the ideal
I .i.:;a1..ive. _
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
tastt. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants. by a. method
known to the Camromvm Fie' SYRUP
Co. only. I n order to get its beneficial-
effects and to avoid imitations, please
remember the full name of the Company}
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FEG- SYRUP» CO.
. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUIS"ILLE. KY. HEW YORK. N. Y.
Percale by albDruggisls.—Price 50¢. per bottle
I
’ the genuine. '
A large number of people,
., CRANBURY.‘ . l
C‘. M. Arthur preached what he call
ed his farewell sermon in Cranbury
chapel, Sunday afternoon.
A table committce was elected Sat-
urday for the propoScd entertainment
to be given by the chapel society
on the evening of the 22d.
l o c o I l ‘
Miss Adah Taylor is v151t1ng friends
in Bridgeport.
The latest addition to on r population
isalittle girl baby, which is the joy
and pride of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Sturges.
Washington Lodge held a meeting
last night, at which it was voted to
purchase a piano, and a committee con-
sisting ofEd ward Taylor, 'W. F. Fillow,
and Emma Englehardt was appointed
forthat purpose,a “
Miss Ada Taylor has returned from
a visit with friends in Westport.
Dr. Schuppan discovered a quantity
of shot and a bullet in the Englehardt
canine, yesterday.
Rev. T. DcVVitt Tallmadge Van
Doren will preach in the Cranburyl
chapel. Sunday afternoon.
-———-——<o.¢>—-———-—
Red Hot From the Gun
Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman
of Newark, Mich , in the Civil War. It
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat-
ment helped for_'_’0 years. Then Buck-
len’s Arnica Salve cured him. Euros
Cuts, Bruises. Burns, Boils, Féhns.
Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pilecure
on earth. 2:3 cts. a box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by John A. Riggs, Druggist
11 Main street.
«or—«0A -
BROAD RIVER.
At a conferi ncc lately held in Brook-
lyn, by the members of the reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, of which the Saints of this place
are a part the following preamble and
resolution was passed:
WHEREAS, oneBrigham H. Roberts
a reputed polygamist. was elected to
the congress of the United States to
represent the State .of Utah in the
House of Representatives and whereas
we as a church hold that the belief in
and practice of polyamy is a violation of
the law of God and and the laws of our
country,theref0re be it resolved, that
we the Saints of the New York district,
1n conference assembled, hereby prote:t
against any polygamist being permitr
tedifito take and retain a seat in the
United States Congress .
-————‘o.o>—~————-
BEST OF ALL
To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Buy
‘ J Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup 00., only, and for
sale by all druggists, at 50 cents per
bottle.
a.-.
.- WILTON.
Miés Sarah Davenport has purchased
the George Lockwood place and will
make extensive improvements at once.
The members cf the executive com-
mittee of the Y. P. S; C. E. were enter-
tained by George F. Canfield and wife
on Tuesday evening, the occasion be-
ing the fifth anniversary of their wed-
ding. '
Louis Verliu has returned from a
business trip through the South.
The new post office building is near-
ly completed and will be occupied the
coming week.
Samuel Bassett of Yale was in town
last week.
- Dob—~——
NORTH WILTON.
James Comstock and Alsopp Rey-
nolds were the guests of George Bishop
in Bridgeport, over Sunday. .
Miss Florence Sturges has been en—
gaged to teach the Bald Hill school for
the balance of the term, made vacant by
the sad death of Robert Benedict.
Miss Georgianna Comstock is visit
ing in New Haven. , ‘
Viv
A Sensible Man
Would use Kemp’s Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs. Itis acuring more
of Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group and all Throat and Lung
Troubles, than any other medicine. The
proprietor has authorized any druggist
to give you a Sample Bottle Free 'to
convince you of the merit of this "great
remedy. Price 25c. and 50c.
..—___ __‘.-‘ Hm..- .—_
wrsrromf
Miss Anna Rhodes 'of New York will
lecture on ”The Homes and the By-
Ways of Porto Rico” at Toquet’s Opera.
House next Thursday evening.
Funeral services over Mr. Neil N eil-
son who died Sunday aged 30 years
were said yesterday by the. Rev. Mr.
Backus. The burial was in Christ
church cemetery.
The funeral of John Quincy Adams
who died Sunday in his 71st year, was
held Wednesday afternoon from his
late residence on Washington avenue.
Services from the Episcopal ritual
were said by the Rev. James E. Coley,
a former school-mate of deceased, the
Rev.‘Mr. Mackenzie. andpthe Rev. Mr.
Barhydt. Mr. Adams was a member-cf
Holy Trinity church, Brooklyn. 'The
burial was in the family plot in WillOw
Brook cemetery, the bearers being ~A.
S. Hurlbutt, C. B.:Guyer, G. S. Adams
and ET. A. Ogden. . .
human Tantra IN ANIMALS,
Dc-spondency and Je'alomhy Unmll—
11:11:3ny Displayed by Bird
and Dog.
A parrot in- Xenia, 0., fell from its
perch, exclaiming: “I am dying!” and!
“immediately expired. _
A pig-eon committed suicide in Chi-
' cago because of despondency, as is sup--
posed. The deedl was witnessed by sev-
eral board of trade men, who Saw the
bird wrap about its neck a. piece of
twine. one end of which was fastened
to the building, and then deliberately
strangle itself. ‘
Mrs. James Dundore, wife of a. Penn-
sylvania farmer living near Lebanon,
is thought to be dying as the result of
an attack on.her by one of the family
pets. a. greyhound. While she was ca-
ressing a little pet dog the jealous
hound sprang at her and lacerated her
hand with its’reeth. The combinedpain
of the wound and the shock rendered.
her condition critical.
. Dr. Weir, in discussing the tendency
of some insects to get drunk, says: “An
intoxicated bee was carried- to my
laboratory for dissection. This insect
was so drunk that when placed upon-its
back it had the greatest difliculty in
getting upon its legs, yet when aces-
mos blossom was brought within. two
inches of its head the bee thrust outfts
probosis and staggered! toward it. It
immediatelybegan to suck-1119, nectar,
and in a few moments tumbled over, a
drunken. senseless, almost inert little
mass~~a victim of appetite.”
HARDY ARAB PORTER'S.
They “'ork Twelve Hours a Day on
Seven Cents’ “701111.01 Por-
ridge and Oil.
Arab carriers bear great loads upon,
their backs. and go at a trotting pace
from six 21. in. 10 six p. m. During the
month of Ramadan the Koran forbids
the taking of food between sunrise and
sunset, and this law is said to be held
sacred an‘dvrarely violated. says the
Vegetarian Messenger.
Not only do these porters continue
‘Ihcir’ arduous physical exertion during
the 12 laboring hours of the day with—
out taking any foodiduring that period.
but the Frencn inspectors who are in
charge of the gangs fold ourinformnnt
that they could work better during the
month of the. fast than at any other
time of the year. because their energy
was not needed for digestion.
At eventide these Arabs have a mod-
erate meal of u‘lieatmeal porridge.
mixed with large proportions of butter
(it is to be had cheap) or olive oil. Their
expenditure for food is'not more than
six or. seven cents a (lay. and the only
luxury which they permit themselves
is a cup of very strong black coffee and
a cigarette.
The idler exists on one cent's.worth
of bread with a little olive oil. which he
buys for an additional five cents.
W'hcrc Squirrels Are Fed.
The feeding of the pigeons in St.
Mark’s square in Venice has become
proverbial, yet we have a eus1 om inour
not so universally known, says the
—-v— .—
Tvn'i' SHE IS SOFOPULAR.
A Brilliant Chicago Society Favorite
Explains thc'Secret of Her
1' Success.
“A charming and popular woman is
{the greatest blessing of humanity,”
lremarked a man the other day to one
or Chicago’s noted- social favorites,
lreports the Chicago Chronicle. “But a
popular woman will never disclose the
secret of her popularity that others
may benefit by it and- the world. thus
be made brighter. Would you object
to telling me the secret of your popu-
Ilarity.?”
To which the lady replied: “I think
the secret is due to the fact that I write.
.znotes. When I hear of a. young wom-
an’s coming marriage. or- her engage-
.m-ent'is announced I write a few lines
of congratulation. If. a friend: is ill {I
’vvrite a. note of sympathy. If there is
a. death in the family I write a. letter
of condolence. It a. woman has any
joy or sorrow come to her, I remember
'it with a few words on a sheet of pa-
per. It really takes very little time
51f kept up properly and- is so heartily,
lappreciated, you know." .
“Thank yen,” said the mar... “You
have explained why you are a favorite
’wlth women. New, ‘will you tell me
Why men find you so charming?”
“A man is a very sensitive creature,
but women as a rule overlook lhis fact.
'A man does not like to be remindedof
his shortcomings any more than a.
woman. does. 1 always try to talk to
every man as he talks to me, andI treat
young men. as if they were old‘ and. old
men as if they were young. I can think.
of no other reasons for my populari-
ty.",said she.
7’ m; renousn SERVANTS.
Some of :Them Have Been In the
Service Since the Days
of Lincoln.
The white house has some aged serv-
ants. One of the doorkeepers in the
executive mansion was-oppoin ted to his
place by Lincoln. He has been reaps
pointed by every president, and he is- ‘
there to—day. bent- in form, but alert“
of mentality, and willing to tell all,
about the goo-d old days. “Jerry,” the:
aged colored porter in the white houSéJ
has been there since the days of Lin-i
coln. *
tells visitors, with profound 901611111116?!
that he converses daily, or rather night-+5
ly, with the spirits of Lincoln, Guam!
. and Garfield. “Dey has toe cum'baack
' liy-ar. chile,” says Jerry, “to-e fin’ out
how tings done gwan, an’ I tells um,
rhile, deed I does." Another old em-
ploye of the white house is Simmons.
the colored messenger to Secretary
Porter. Grant appointed him. and he
remained at his post until the days of
President Harrison. llarrisondid not
like Simmons. so he had him trans-
ferred to the treasury building. where .
Simmonwus obliged to bend his dig-
' nity andbaul boxes around in the base-
New York Herald. In' Richmond, Va.., ;
the state convicts are given the care f
of the grounds about the governor’s
mansion. the state house and the p‘nb-
lic library: Some one of their number
is given the duty of daily feeding the
squirrels. At the plaintive little pipe
of a tin whistle the squirrels come by
hundreds from every tree, nook and
, 1 want know?
men-t. When Cleveland came back for
his second term he missed Simmons,
and gave him back his old place. “They.
can‘t. fire me now,” says Simmons.
country that is quite as pretty. though ”HIPS? 531' big men want me yar. and
lyar l'se gwau stay.
How you ’spect-
(Ie gemmen 0’ de press get ’long with-
out' me? How they get’long, dat‘s-wh‘at]
011, de gemmen 0‘ dc
press is great gemmen.” -
, IVilhel'mi-na Wealthy.
The income of Queen Wilhelmina of
3' Holland is said to be-£ 50,00011 year. and
corner of the old squaretoreccive their -
rations of nuts from the hands of the
convict feeder. Then with the covet-
ed prize they disappear as silently
as they came, free to go where they will,
while the man to whom they are indebt-
ed for their food looks wistfully after,
sadly ruminating on the strange fate
which has made him bound and them
free.
School Children Allowed to Snmke.
Mexican school children are allowed
to smoke during lesson time, provided
they have attained a certain standard
of excellence.
, sides
she possesses six palaces. As a lin-
guist she is extremely proficient. Be-
the ordinary continental lan-
l gnagcs, 'she has acquired Malay dis-
tinctly—on unusual acquirement. She
learned this tbngue of her own accord,
because she wished to be able to under-
stand the 3,000,060 subjects in her East
Indian dominions.
Archery vs. Golf. ’
Golf and archery came into competi-
tion recently near Birmingham, one
contestant undertaking to bole out 18
holes with bow and arrow in fewer
shots than his competitor would make
strokes with club and ball. The archer
won.
Wherever the pain may be,
there is‘the place for an
:'
Poisons Pusan;
It never fails to perform its work
quickly and effectually, and, more than
that, it does its work while you do yours.
’
:Beware of the many imitatitms made
to 8811 on the reputatiOn of “Allcoeks.”
When you buy . Allcock’s you obtain
abSCflutely the best. plaster made.
a .
a, .._ 1.... . a...
‘ .. A“ A
\-
Jcrry is a Spiritualist, and M5,~
Norwalk Chronicler