O. .4- \ ‘ club will he held in Arion Hall, Gazette Thermometer. ——- ———-T0-DAY.—,——- A 2 P. M. 72 1 P. M. 70 12 M. 69 6 A. M. 42 U 'Ihe Weather. Generally fair tonight and Satur- day. LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. THE GAZETTE oNE CENT A COPY. ~Leg of Lamb Hire, 6 Water St. Clinton Allen of Winznipauk is visit ing in New York. ‘ Henry Froeb has returned from a visit to Philadelphia. The ‘xlisses Mary and Julia Bette of x... Main street are in New York. “Sirloin steak, 160 6 Water St. A dance will be held at the Yacht club house to-morrow eveninfl‘. Ira Hoyt, manager of the Sterling Opera House, Derby, is in town tc-day. Mrs. E. P. Weed of Wall street, has . returned home from a trip to Massachu- setts. Mrs. George H. Barnum, of Philadel- phia, is a guest of her parents in Nor- walk. Miss Jean Gregory of West avenue returned to VVellesley College this morning. Butler Lodge worked the second de- gree on two candidates Wednesday night. C. Sterling of Minneapolis, Minn, is the guest of Samuel J. Watkins of Day (street. The Knights of the Mystic Chain will work the second degree on one candi- date toonight. ' —Leg of Lamb 121k, 6 Water St. Mrs. George F. Hawley, of 7:: West Wooster street, is spending a week in South N orwalk.——Danbury News. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Bearse of Fairfieldavenue are spendinga short time at Fabyus, White Mountains. Miss Clara E. Williams, of Pough- .keepsie, N. Y., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams on Cannon street. —~Native spring chicken, 160, 6 Water street. Yesterday was St. Matthew’s day and services were held in the EplSCO‘ pal churches in the morning. Mrs. B. M. Carlyle of Brooklyn has returned from a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Margaret Lauder of 'West street. Mrs. W. A. 'I‘olles and sons, Erving and Clifton, of Union Park have gone to Glens Falls, N. Y. to visit relatives. Mrs. Charles Lowe, reported to the “police yesterday that some one raided -. her hennery,and ran off with all of her , poultry. —Bread & Butter 140, 6 Water St. The Third Annual Sociable and Ball of the South Norwalk Bachelor’s on Friday evening, October 27. '\ Edwin Bennett, of Madison, N. J., who has just returned froma European trip, has been visiting his sisters, the. Misses Bennett, of East avenue. Timothy H. Foster and John Todd who have have been spending the sum- mer at Bell Island, and with their fam- ilies have returned to their homes in Danbury and Bedding. Uncas Tribe, 1. O. R. M., will meet in their hall, to-night, and rehearse the adoption degree. On October 10, twenty candidates will take the adop- tion degree. ' —The DAILY GAZETTE goes into ev- ery home in Norwalk, South Nor-walk and East Norwalk and gives adver- tisers advantages no other paper in town possesses. The Chess/Checker and Whist club has organized a whist class, to meet f , Tuesday and Friday nights. Dr. A H. li'Baldwin is the instructor, and prizes will be given for the best percentage on hands played. \Y E E organize a football team for St. Joseph’s T. A. B. The Klondike Social club has bought a lot at Graniteville and will erect a. club house. Mrs. Katherine Pearson 01" Brooklyn is visiting her niece, Mrs. E. S. Lyon, Jr., of West street. —Leg of Lamb 12130, 6 'Water St. Putnam Hose Company will hold a special meeting to-night to be followed by a. chowder party. L Mrs. John Henry Knapp gave a clam bake and dance at her heme in West street last night. R. A. Baldwin of Elizabeth street has accepted a position with the Crew Laundry Machine Co. Eureka Lodge, Daughters of Rebek- ah, will rehearse to-night. Both teams are requested to be present. Mi. and Mrs. Fre lerick Bedient will entertain Charles Miller’s Sunday noon class next Wednesday evening. High School will go on a straw ride to Wilton and other points to—night. St. Joseph’s T. A. B. ’s and Mayflower Hook and Ladder Co. will play ball on Mayflower Oval to-morrow afternoon. ——Rump roast, best. cut, l2c, 6‘Nater st Rev. 1‘. DeVVitt Van Dorcn will oc- cupy the Baptist church pulpit on Sun- day, which will be known as Dewey day. The Fairfield County Savings Bank has levied an attachment on some salt meadow land belonging to S.E.Osborn, on a claim of $300. 1! New timbers are being placed in the casing room of 'l‘rowhridge’s box shop. The fire delayed WUI'K in the factory for only a few hours. Joseph Hall, of Georgetmvn, was arf rested by Chief Bradley, last night, for a breach of the peace. He will be given a hearing this afternoon. Health Officer Tracey has quarantin— ed the Hubbard residence, 14 Fourth avenue, East Norwalk, where there are two children ill with scarlet fever. The Misses Lombard of Pocasset, Cape Cod, Mass, have returned home from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Quintard of Main street. Miss Eliz- abethHVV. Brown accompanied them. EAST llORlNALK. Mr. and Mrs. : A. N. Paddock, of Springfield, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Sturgis Randall. Mrs. ,Ira Meeker and son Ira, of Van Zandt avenue. have returned home from a visit in Dan bury. this evening at the home of Miss Sadie Randall, in Riverside avenue. The Alumni Association held its annual business meeting in the school- house last night. Watermelon thieves cleared out Granville W. Benedict‘s patch on How- ard avenue Monday night. Arthur Ferris of Riverside avenue is spending a few days in Brooklyn. Oakey' Smith has gone to Bridgeport to engage in the oyster business. Miss Mary Shea, of East \‘Vashington I street, has returned home from Dan- bury. Howard Taylor of First avenue has gone to Federalsville, Md. Miss Jennie Cameron, of Cove street, has returned from the Adirondacks, where she has been spending the sum- mer. Charles M. Belts, of Third avenue, who has been ill with pneumonia for some time, is slightlyimsroved. W. H. Fisher, for some years a porter for the Pullman Palace Car Com- pany on the Consolidated Railroad, has secured a similar position on the Penn- sylvania Railroad, and will begin to— morrow. Rev. J. Foust has returned home from a trip to New York, where he at- tended a pastor’s meeting. It was vot- ed to set apart next Tuesday as a day of prayer throughout the NewYorkEast Conference, and special services will be held here. VA ‘7‘ 7‘ John Oldenschlager’s Squaw. John Oldenschlager, the manufactur- er of the celebrated Dewey and other choice cigars, on Washington street, South Norwalk. yesterday placed a handsome Apache squaw in front of his store. The dusky maiden has been beautifully painted by artist Makin and attracts the attention of passersby. The pedestal upon which she rests bears the inscription, “God save the squaws. ” “0-0, Dewey Is Coming Home- ——Admiral Dewey is coming home and every reader of the GAZETTE should order one of those hiidscme Dewey pictures offered by the Gazette to its readers. Order one at once be- fore they are all gone. ‘ "7 —Advertise in THE GAZETTE. l" I A committee has been appointed to I The members of the South Nor-walk The John Wesley night will be held“ AX CRA N BU RY. Mrs. D. M. Pillow and daughter, Miss Lena, are visiting friends in Massa- chusetts. NEWTAIIAAN. Pestmaster Keith of Norwalk was in town on Tuesday calling on friends. Mrs. M. Coleman is substituting for Miss Emma Dann in the bakery this week. H. B. Rook of Stamford has rented the Chauncey Weed place on Seminary street. E. R. Johnson is ill at his home. Grace home has been closed for the 8:21.500. The attempt of Democrats to pack the Republican caucus Tuesday even- ing failed of its object. AM Eli/firs. The Heart of Maryland. Hoyt‘s theatre was packed last night ness David Belasco’s romantic drama, The Heart of Maryland. The COmpany presenting this realisi. war drama was of exceptional merit and it would be hard to particularize, but Miss Alma Kruger-7s Maryland Cal- vert. Tefl'h Johnson’s Alan Kendrick and Herbert Bastwick’s Fulton Thorpe were exceptionally good, Miss Kruger and Mr. Bostwick receiving round presentation of the characters assigned them. , I The Policy Players- The New Musical Farce Comedy which is produced by Williams 6: Wal- ker and their own big company will be seen at Hoyt’s Theatre Saturday, Sept. 23, and it has been conceded to be the most successfull production of the seasonzit is fullet‘ new and original ideas and above the average. The com- pany is the best and most complete or- ganization on the road and numbers ful— ly fifty peeple, including among its many members \Villiams and Walker, “The Two Real Coons," who write and compose all their songs. What Happened to Jones. The coming attraction at Hoyt’s Theatre next Tuesday night is George H. Broadhurst’s comedy success “What Happened to Jones,” which held the boards of the Bijou Theatre, New York, for four months,an is now running at the Strand Theatre London. As its title would indicate, the play deals with a series of amusing situa- tions and complications which a good cast will interpret, among them well- known favorites: John Allison, H. G. Hockey, H. YV. Montgomery, Louis Reinhart, Joseph McKever, Charles Charters, Charles Green, Florence Marion; Lillian Young, Olive McCon- nell, Ethel Hertslet, Ma 'ie and Maud Allison. “OF—f— Porto Ricun liélief. BALTIMORE. Sept. 22.—Mayor Mal- ster, chairman of the local Porto Rican relief committee. forwarded yesterday to the Porto Rican central relief committee at New York a check for $1,088.75, which represents the money balance left after paying for the provisions sent by the United States transport \Vright di- rct-t. from Baltimore to San Juan. The total amount of money collected by the city on behalf of the starving Porto Ri- cans was $5,204.77. Only $4,185.92 of this sum was used in buying the city’s share of the cargo of the W'right, Which was valued in full at $10,000. Solqliers’ Mail Lost. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—General Otis has informed the war department that the six or eight days’ mail sent by the transport Morgan City was lost in the wreck of the vessel. General Cor- bin says that the war department will be able to trace out all the official mail that was sent to the Philippines on the Mor- gan City, but there may be some difficul- ty in finding out what was sent in the way of private letters to soldiers in the Philippines. Canal Laborers Strike. J OLIET, Ills., Sept. 22.—Five hun- dred laborers on section 18.01 the drain- age canal have struck. The contractors have been paying them twice a month, but owing to the frequency of the sprees which resulted from this it was decided to pay monthly. The men objected and voiced their discontent in a strike. The men are largely foreigners, and trouble is feared, as the strikers are in an ugly mood. Gold Certificate- Issued. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22. — The amount of gold certificates issued by the treasury department in exchange for gold coin to date is $63,016,780. There is said to be a large and increasing demand in New York city for “to order” $5,000 and $10,000 gold certificates, and from this and other reasons the treasury officials look for an important increase in the de- mand for certificates within the next few days. - Trust Killers Adjourn. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 22.—After two days of speechmaking' the governors, attor- neys general and other state representaa tivcs who have been holding a conference here on the invitation of Governor Sayers of Texas adopted resoluti’ons outlining the legislation needed to control the so called trusts and combines and adjourned sine die. o 1‘ There is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it with- out distress, and'but few can tell it from cofi'ee. It does-hot cost over i as much. Children. may dvfin it" with. great benefit. 15 cts. and .25 cts. per package Try it. Ask for GRAINU / with an appreciative'audience, to wit- ‘ after round of applause for the fine re- _ "x I. y «no a w A n K _-..’G‘A'Z n T T. n. l Roosevelt at Cooperstown. COOPERSTOWN, N. Y., Sept. 22.— Goyernor Roosevelt was warmly greeted here on his visit to the Otsego'county fair. The day opened with clouded skies; and it rained hard until noon. Fully 5,000 people were on the grounds in spite of the rain. Naval Changes. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-—The north Atlantic squadron is to be re-enforced by the cruiser' New Orleans, which is now on her way to Santo Domingo. Her place in the West Indies will be taken by the Nashville. Died From Injury. MIDDLETO‘VN, N. Y., Sept. Villa Ada J ones, the 10-year-old girl who cut her throat here \v ednesday because her affections for a young man were not reciprocated, died yesterday afternoon. 0— a o , Melkleiohn Ha.- Returned. VVASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn of the war depart- ment has returned from the west and was acting secretary yesterday in the ab- sence of Secretary Root. The Deedve‘; Edge “Timid. W'ASHINGTON, Sept. 22. — The amount of cash received yesterday by Treasurer Roberts for the Dewey home fund is $708. making a total to date of $27,065. The number of subscribers is 29,624. . N Spain’s Greatest Need. Mr. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. 0n using Electric Bitters, America’s greatest wlood and Nerve Remedy, a1 pain soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and newlife in- to every muscle. nerveand organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing.r you need it Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by John A. Riggs, Drug gist. 11 Main street. AMUSEMEN—TS. HOSPITAL BENEFIT. sore RECITAL MHS.KI\II|IHINEHSK at the First Congregational Shurch, NORWALK, WEDNESDAY BVElIING. SEPT. 27th, at 8:15 o’clock. Admission. Fifty Cents FIIIB. Oct. 2to 7 . Write For Premium List. (899. G. M. RUNDLE, . Secretary. Hoyt’s Theatre, SATURDAY, SEPT. 23. ONE NIGHT ONLY The Ever Winning Favorites WILLIAMS and WALKER and their own Gigantic Company. . 5O -PEOPLE—5 In their New and Original Novelty TIIBPIILIIIY PLAYERS Introducing Williams and Walker, (The Two Real Coons), Miss Mattie Wilkes, The Reese Twins, Mallory Bros. and Brookes, Fred Douglas, Hodges and Launchmere, the Great Gatlin, Williams and Walker ; Quar: tette—Elkins, Thomas, Williams and Orme,——Overton and Halliday, Lottie Thompson, Ed. Harris, Mamie Emer- son, an a grand chorus of 30 voices. Acar load of Special Scenery and Effects. A show full of New, Bright and Original Features and Surprises. An Inspired Innovation of a New Idea. Prices, 25c, 500 and 75c Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Weeds. Hoyt’s Theatre. TUESDAY, SEPT. 26. ONLY ONE NIGHT. “some mm... 3......“ WHAT ? ? ?' HAPPENED TO ' P. ? ? JONES: N...” Author of “Why Smith Left Home,”. “The Last Chance,” Etc. Now playing in England, Australia, Africa, Germany, Italy and France. ~ (prices, 25c, 50c and 75c. Seats now on sale at .Plaisted’s and “leed'e‘. . ,. l.- r“ I Piano Lessons. Mil ‘.- GEUnGE W. BRADLEL (daughter L of the late Wm. B. Nash), givesefficient and satisfactory instructions on the Piano 3 Ile)‘ home. 163 Main street. _ A Great Artificial Flower Sale at Fawcett’s Milli- nery Esgabltshment. manufacturer will be offered for sale at less than the manufacturer’s cost. This is no humbug sale. Only new. fresh and seasonable goods will be ofi'ered. ,/A representative of the New York fi'rm will be in the city to aesist us during the sale. Tb is sale will commence on. MONDAY JUNE 5TH and will continue until Sat- urday evening, June 10th. Under- no circumstances will the sale cmtinue after Saturday evening the 10m inst. , V‘ :are not quoting pri es. but call an«. examine goods and pri es for your- self. Call early before th rush starts in. Remember this is a genuine bar- gain sale. Fawcett's Millinery Establishment, 32 MAIN ST., Norwalk, Conn. Store will be open during this sale from 7:3-‘0 to 8:30 p. m. " . Every Norwalk family will want one a1 Dewey, copies as may be desired can be Ebert and remit in coin or pestagc stamps. \ The entire "stock <;of a. New York} A Now ; f 3 Is the time to By Putting in your IRVING LOCKWOOD a co. Successor to B. HARRIS, Goal Yard and'Oflice, Water St; Branch, othce,'corner Washington and ”III Sta, South Norwalk, Conn. Telephone Call. 31-5. . A The Man of ‘tIIeIIO at... A MAcmr-‘Icsu‘r PORTRAIT or ‘ MINI Illl II In Ten Colors, ,. Size, I4x2l Inches, of these handsome pictures of Admri- it must be remembered that this picture will be in nosense a cheap chrome, but will be an example of the very highest style of illuminated printing. It will be an ornament to any library or drawing-room. can have this Dewey portrait at what it iCOStS us, namely to‘ cents p )r copy. by merely filling out the coupon below, and sending“ it to-this office at once. There will be such a demand for the portrait- when it is publish ed, that we advise sending orders in advance. GAZETTE readers As many on one coupon, providing ten cents is sent for each copy. Write name and address plainly, wwx fig 54‘ ranger; area-~11. geese‘ee’msme 3135-1469 sic-9mg w «one egos; 6e seems, accuse, 31,9069 5‘. «Tm-’3‘ -, NORWALK GAZETTE, NORWALK, CONN. a For the enclosed remittance of .......... cents, send me ......... gt _ . , . . . I ‘ '; copp s of the Admn-a! Dewey Portran: in colors, as describ- . g ed in to-day’s paper. '3} 9E a Name ...... E ii ...... é DATE ................ ADDRESS .................................. g in": figégueefle engage at>semss_’_° greases; enema mememmee eve-we ememmgfieg __ LAMPS [JAMPSI _ LARGEST ASSOE T MENT IN - TOWN. ELECTRIC; CARBlDE AND OIL. F. CALL AND INSPECT THEM. S. AMBLER -‘..--» _._. , ,r .c. '- */fifi‘r v v: . _ ij ln_/§fi:. “I, _ _ ._--;=,_ fifmwn L. _,,..-‘-‘:4..—- :z— ‘- I LAST TRIP, SEPTEMBER" 23d DIIILVTBIPS TO NEW max nun“ _ _ 1. ~‘ ““sfer‘ssh I .L . r. FAST SIDEWHEEL PASSENGER STEAMER Leave South Norwalk, 7,353. m. Leave New York,_Beekman St, 2. I" '_ m.,——[Sat.urday. L351). m.] East 3191; St.,12.40p m.,Sa.turda.y, 2.00 p. -. FARE-Single, 40c.: Excursion, 700. EREIEIIT PBOPELLEB to IIOIIWILK and SOIITII IOIIWILI Leave Beekman St, New York, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 p. m. Leave Norwalk, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 5 p. to. Save. , 'lloney' Winteg Goal ‘ ,— Will be published by THE GAZETTE shortly. 4 It is now being printed for us on heavy plate- paper, in a form suitable [for framing, by one of the largest art litho- graph houses in America, in the famous French style of color-plate work. ! .
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