I : ABSOLUTELY PURE Makes the food more delicious and wholesome HOV/AL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. w’ lair) K I. .Y - N U R W A L K - f BAKING» "Rework LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. Fred Schlitt and Albert Henry have joined Putnam Hase Co. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fay of Water street. Charles Olmstead and Samuel L. Weed, commissioners on the insolvent estate of John H. Gormley, will meet in the probate ofiice, Saturday. June 17. Arthur Cockerham is ill at his home on Woodward avenue, a result of the extreme heat. Miss Mary Cunningham. of Washing- ton street is visiting friends in Hart- ford. See adv. pattern makers wanted. Mrs. John Cashow, of Concord street is visiting her son in Bayonne, N. J. Mr. George E. Eckha-idtof Phila- delphia. was in South Norwalk this morning. Pioneer Hook and Ladder company is preparing for a celebration on the night of July 3. E. G. Wilkinson has gone on a busi ness trip to Maine.‘ A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lynch, of Tolles street. The DeKlyn cottage at Boron Point was opened by the family 'Wednesday. Edwin S. Jeffrey of Danbury, has , ecu in South Norwalk for a few days' ‘isit. Leonard Hall, who has been the _uest of his brother, Officer ,Vl'alter 'all, for two months. sailed for his ome in England, yesterday. ' ‘ Mrs. George N. Ells, of Waterbury, as been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. oseph B. Ells, of Camp street. See adv. business man wanted. Thomas Cole of Ann street graduat- ‘ -d last evening from the New York law choc]. The eXercises were held in arnegie hall. Germania Smugerbund has not elect- d a president, as yet to succeed George .inger, who resigned, and the vice- aresident, Mr. Herrick, fills. the osition. Miss Louise Leibcrt, of Danbury, as returned home after a visit with iends in South Norwalk and Belle land. Miss Maggie Hillman, of Philadel- hia, is the guest of MranersThom- s H. Robbins, of Reed street. Miss Mamie Weed, of Hartford is pending a few days in this city calling n friends about town. Andrew Radel has applied to the yster ground in Darlen. The police found an Elmqre wheel I nMain street last night and took it headquarters. Henry Selleck. Victor Selleck and dward Selleck left for Waccabuc this orning after perch. Ed carried the it can and promised to bring home large string pf fish. George Ayers, who occupies one of e stores in the Sullivan building on all street where he furnishes clams .d oysters to his patrons, was over- )me by the heat yesterday and falling t his head. Col. C. W. Hendrie has several ap- intments to make in the 19,611th Reg- uent, and haslthem' now under con- deration. He expects to determine ' o )1] them within a. few. days. 3 The Norwalk Primary Teachers’ A s- ‘ iciation was organized in the chapel , the Norwalk Congregational church, 'ednesday afternoon. Miss _Lucy G. i ~ock, of‘New Haven, was present and . .nlained the subject of such an organ- : ation. Temporary ofiicers were elect- ; i as follows: President, Mrs. Mary-F. y; secretary, and treasurer, lilies J: innie J. Wixon. ‘A‘ ‘v" ; Remarkable Rescue. Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield,Il]., -' akes the statement, that she caught - ld, which settled on her lungs; she . 3 treated for a. month by her fam- . physician, but grew worse.- ld her she was a hopeless VlCLIm‘ of nsumption and that no. medicme uld cure her. Her drugglst suggest- Dr. King’s New Discovery for Con- mption; she bought a bottle and to r delight found herself benefitted In first dose. (1 after taking six bottles, found he: - 1f somewhat well; now does her own usework, and is as well as she ever 8. Eree trial bottlesof this Great scovery at John A. .Riggs’ drug we, 11 Main street. Only 50c and .00: every bottle guaranteed. l hellfish Commission for 75 acres of- He; She continued its use- Cockenoe Tribe will meet to—night. Lieut. C. E. Ryder of Company G. Danbury. was married to Miss Bertha F. IKii-kwoodof‘that city on Wednes- day. . Dr. James A. Gafi'ney of Bridgeport, has been appointed house physician at the City Tower’s hospital, Stamford. B. M. Andrews of West- avenue. has been very seriously ill. Yesterday was the crisis and this morning he is re- ported as resting more easily. To inorrow afternoon there will be races off the Yacht Club house. Visitors from the East Norwalk Methodist church will attend the meet- ing of Charles Miller‘s Sunday noon class at the Norwalk Methodist church on Sunday. ' Mrs. George W. Sims and son of Bridgeport, have been Visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams on Cannon street. Miss Eva Hulse of New York is visit- ing her grandfather, S. H. Ferris in South Nor valk. ’ Dexter Hitch- has been re- The residence of Dr. cock on West avenue painted. Miss Ada Golding entertained the Emanon \Vhist club Wednesday after- noon at her home on East avenue, Mrs. Hunt and daughter Miss Kittie Uhle returned to-day from a several days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Uhle of Union avenue. Manning Decker, Leslie lenedictfl and Stiles Lawrence attended a dance in Stratford last night. The Charles Church place at » the corner of HarbOr avenue and Orchard street is being repainted. An answer has been ordered filed in the Towu Court June 1-1 in the case of Anna Graves administratrix vs August Werm to recover money in the posses- sion ofthe defendant. Messrs. Samuel J. Watkins, Charles E. Curtis, Farron Bette, Fred Smith 9nd Dr. Royal S. Higgins attended the meeting of Mecca-Temple, Knights of the Mystic Shrine in Madison Square Garden last night. Joseph McKiernan is having a foun- dation built on his lot at the corner of Harbor avenue and Chapel street upon which he will place the house recently purChased by him of the Connecticut Lighting and Power company and ’known as the Reynolds place. A requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late William Barrett will be held in St Josleph’s church to- morrow morning at eight o’clock. The South Norwalk Baptist church held a meeting last night and trans- acted postponed business. Deacon An- drew Thompson was re-elected for six years and Rev. W. H. Hubbard was elected Sunday-school superintendent. It was voted to have free seats instead 01 renting the pews. The Mercy and Help Department of the Junior League of the East Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will pack a barrel of cast-off clothing next Sat— urday afternoon. The barrel will be sent to the worthy poor of the East Side in New York City. . Miss Anna Seymour of East NOV: walk, is visiting in New York. Mrs. Susan Tyrrill, of Setaucket, L. 1., and Mrs. John L’Hommedieu, 0f Rowayton, spent yesterday with Mrs. Charles H. Rider, of Cottage avenue. Mr. C. A. Scofield‘ received a tele- phone message from the New York hospital this morning, saying that Mrs. Scofield who recently underWent an operation is gettinggalong nicely. Attorney John J. Walsh isin Bridge- port to-day. The first commencement exercises of the Norwalk University school were held Wednesday evening. There were threeggraduates: George Gilbert Durant, Jr., of Bethel; Norman De- Witt Betts of Wilton; and George Jameson Thompson of Wilton. ————-—‘ Brave Men Fall Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood, backache, nervousness, headache and tired. listless. run-down ‘feeling. But there’s no need to feel like that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, Idaville, 1nd. He says: "Electric. Bit- ters are just the thing for a man when _he is all run dOWn, and. don’t care whether he lives or dies -' It did more to give me new strength and good ape- tite than anything I eculd take. I can now eat anything and have anew lease 4 George ‘0. Cole of Ridgefield was in ~ town yesterday. Frank Slauson was ill at his home on Grand street yesterday. A large crowd of people went to wreck. Judge H. W. Gregory is in Bridge— port to-da y. [7 degree last night. Douglas Fowler W. R. C. will meet this afternoon. Albert Brown of Derby, has been spending a few days in South Norwalk. The East Nor-walk Revival band will conducta meeting in the salvation Army barracks Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock: Sunday the 7th the East Norwalk ’tevival band will go to Westport. Mayflower Hook and Ladder Co. was out practicing near the old East Nor- walk school last night and people were led to believe it was on fire. Sunday will be children’s day in the East Avenue Methodist church and special services will be held in the evening. Eddie Cahill who was operated upon by Dr. Tracey at the Nor-walk hospital on Sunday last for appendicitis, is impsoving daily and will soon be out of dangen Albert Dunn and Tony Riymond were arrested for riding on the side- walks on West street yesterday. The case of Dunn came up this morning and he was fined $1 and costs. Ray- mond’s case will cone up this after- noon. ———-——<o.o>———-——— Knocked Senseless. Patrick Murphy upon returning from awheeling trip from Orange, N. J. this afternoon met with an aCcident under the \Vashington street bridge. Murphy was about to turn into East Washington street when his wheel slipped on the wet trolley tracks and the front forks breaking,he was thrown to the ground and rendered uncon- scious. ' He was picked up by some men and carried to Stillson’s drug store where Dr. Clifford Pardee was called. He was resuscitater'. and upon examination his injuries were found to be several bruises on the face and the physician sewed up. ‘ Dances Arranged. mond’s oflice on Washington streetlast night. The following dates were selected for dances: June 24, 30, July 8, 17, 29, August 4, 12, 18, 26, September 4, mak- inga total of ten dances. Races will be held on the following dates June 24, July 8, 29, August 12, and 26. -——~—————‘0-0>———v——-—--- ‘ . Runaway. A horse belonging to Raymond Bros. and driven by Harry Street, while standing in front of the firm’s office on East Washington street, early this morning, became frightened and ran away. Near the post office it collided with the wagon of a man named Han- ford and tore off the latter’s hind wheel. The animal was stopped by John Cullinane a street cleaner. _——‘Q.Q.————— Larg'e Gum F'br Satay Hook. ' " BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 9.—A large 12 inch gun to be used in the defenses at Sandy Hook was shipped last night by the Bethlehem Steel company. It weighs 30 tons. ”é xii-9r A? ' ~£34=f .\§\\\: 53. ‘ «.1 '; _. “f" ='— “Park“ ‘ \\ ‘g/ .5, ’. s A\ 1W"; 1* V ”5‘1 ‘ a» ’.$‘* “.é . V .‘;")' & S: —- .ss’v . ‘- Ell"; ‘3‘“- . .- \l - ' my» a 3 1d»: . 4/, :4 Excellent 00ml The pleasant method an effects of the well known minced; An 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 'i§ the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per- manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub- stance, and its acting on the kidneys, laxative. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste. but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna-and other aromatic plants. by a. method known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid imitations, please remember the full name of the Company prmtedon the front of .eaerypackage. . . SAN FRANCISCO. 041a, Lonxsmm:xx.__~ new you. w. '2. . “or sale by all meufi.—Pfij¢¢ see. her bottle Beacbside this morning to witness the ’ Olive Branch Lodge worked the first a severe cut over the right eye, which . The entertainment committee of/the Norwalk Yacht club met in D. W. Ray-~ SYRUP or FIGS, manufactured by. the I CALmouiva Fm SYRUP Co., illustrate liver and.‘bowels, without: weakening -, or irritating them, make it .‘the ideal " CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP ‘c'o. . z..StOre will "be open during this sale ‘ t . AZETTE- Richard _. 'Harding Da Vis was married . in a Blue Serge Sult—“ his best man” were a Blue Serge Suit—thus putting the stamp of approval on these useful gar- ments even for wedding dress. . Important Social Occasions prescribe ; .- ‘ certain dress obsewanccs—aPPTOPfiate' I. . ness being the prime requirement. Die-é? , parture's‘ from stiff forms are not only pet- missible, but commendable at times. OUR LEADER— Blue Serge Suits, $7.5 Double ~01 single breasted vest as you prefer—warranted la'st Color—all sizes. Half lined or full lim- . . Others at $8.50, $10, $12, $13.50, $15 0% These in either single or double breasted Coat or Vest. 53 ““3 5, 5...... 279 Broadway , 11. Chambers OUTFITTERS lo MEN and BOYS. 0) $18— 47 Cortlandt St., n.Church. 2i 1 SixthAve-mur I4lh St. 125th St., cor. 3rd Ave. NEW YORK CITY. The WHEEL of Fortune . Turns in your favor ALL THE TIME, if it's a COLUMBIA N o smoother-running wheel on the market---not subject to chronic breakages, like inferior imitations, whose'su‘dden col- lapse is a menace to life and limb. ’Tis money well spent to buy the best wheel a ’99 Columbia‘at $50-00- Don’t you think so? F. S. AMBLER. HAVE run A not '2 If you have we can fit him with the handsomest collar you ever Saw. We can fit a big dog just as easily as we can a small one. Bring 111_’_m,1'n,_ and we’ll do the rest. HUBBELL 8L KEELER, . . 2 _ GENERAL HARDWARE, ',. ’ Water Street, Norwalk. Oldest Stand in Tomi. h One House Left MUST. JESOLDAL. ONCE No. 77 HARBOR AVENUE. 5-“ Applyito Connecticut nghiz'ng and Power Company’s Ofiice W0. 14 Wall Street, Nor-walk, prepared to make your bid. in Great Artificial Flower Sale at Fawcett’s Milli- ‘ nery Establishment. The entire stock of a New York manufacthrer will be offered for 'sale at less than the "manufacturer’s cest. This is no humbug sale. Only new. fi'eshaand seasonable goods w11] be offered. A representative of the New York firm will'Fbe in the City to aesist us during the sale. _ . IThis‘sale» will commence on MONDAY JUNE 5TH and will continue until Sat.- ii'rday evening, June 10th. ‘ Under no circumstances will the sale continue after Saturday evening the 10th inst. We are not quoting prices. but call and examine goods and prices for your.- self. can earl y before' the rush starts in. Remember this is a genuine bar- gain sale. _ Fawcetl‘s. Millinery Eslabllshmnl, 32 ,MAIN 517., Norwalk, Bonn. 5 no You WANT m A lady’s wheel, in first class condition. Will be sold for $15 if applied for at once. Call at, GAZETTE office, m 17 3t. P. D. STANNARD, [Successor to J. D. JENNINGS,]_ UNDERTAKER No. 7 Main Street. NIGHT BELL AT owner. Telephone Call 11-2. Piano hessons. Musselsonon w; BRADLEY. (daughter of the late .Wm. H.Nash). gives efficient and satisfactory instructions on the Plan“ at» atasaaaa“ SEAspiv , ’99. .‘ Dot llll House , NOW OPEN. WW SHORE DIN NERS.» Rhoda IslandJOlam' Bakes. Everything- First Class and Up=to~Date. \- .- -» / z-v'xf.’ V‘J».r._/ /\_ux.-. Trolley Cars Direct to Point. Grand Opening Day, May 30. JOHN E. O’SULLIVMI. Manager; vvvvvvvv NOTICE. cmfixrs . Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay taxes to the City of Nor- walk, in the County of Fairlield and State of Connecticut, that the under~ signed collector of taxes for said city, on list of 1898, has received a warrant from the Mayor for the collection of the tax laid by said city, March 6th, 1899, on the ratable estate liable to tax- ation therein, that SAID TAX IS PAYABLE JIIIIE l5lh, IBM, and that he will be present at the Wa- ter... Commissioners’ room in the Fair fiel’d County National bank building, every week day from 9 a. m. , to 12 m. and from 2 to 5 p. m., and on fMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. un- til August lst, 1899. Also, that upon all of said taxes re- maining unpaid after the 15th day of July, 1899, interest at the rate of NINE per cent. per annum will be charged from the 15th day of June, 1899, until the same is paid. ADDISON A. BETTS, Collector City Taxes, List of 1898 ‘iu LUNG Walls, Nu SHUBI' Weights.” ‘3 When you order a TON of COAL you ll get it, get it PROMPT, get a. TON. get well screened COAL, get COAL that will BURN. There’s many grades of COAL, we sell but ONE, it gives SATISFACTION. Think over these several seemingly LITTLE points ’till you see the BIG point, and you’ll economize by binng at $5.00 per TON, of IRVING LOCKWOOD & CO. Successor to B. HARRIS, Coal Yard and Office, Water Sf,; Branch, Office, corner Washington and Main $15., $0th Norwalk, Conn. Telephone Call. 31-5. SPRING and SUMMER SUITINGS TROUSERS $5.50 UP. Old Suits made" to look as good as new. Repairing, Altering, Cleaning and Pressing a Specialty. Fit and WOrkmanship guaranteed. FRANK—COCA. 36 DIain Street, NORWALK Mean GOAL cu. ———DEAI.ERS m— GOAL, NOW, 88ch BIIILIIIIG MATERIAL, -:- FARMING \ IITEISILS, ETC. IEEKEll colt comm Smilh Slreel. llomalli. PLYMOUTH ROCKICE , . smear PllllEl . . _ ,_ Stores and families supplied. Lowe t, ’9 rates. ELLS a. co... l I North Ave. her home. 1'38 Mum street. .4 flioni 7:30 to 8:30 p. m Nor w'alk.