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THE EVENING GAZETTE.
ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE IN NORWALK
as A NEWSPAPER.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1896.
. Will Be Dated.
Several of the leaders in the contest
for the EvnNING Gaznr'rn’s piano have
called upon us and requested that we
return to the original plan of dating the
coupons, in order that each contestant ‘
Will have some knowledge of the
strength of the other. ,
Upon consideration we have decided
to comply with their wishes, and will
on April 6th next, commence and date
the ballots each day as was done at the
opening of the contest, allowing one
week in which to deposit them.
We have set the date for the sixth of
April in order that all contestants will
have ample time in which to hand in
the ballots now out. Alter that time
no ballots will be l'ece‘iVed unless dated
as stated above
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Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The fifty-third annual statement of
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York, shows the operations of the
company. for the year 1835. The figures
speak for themselves and are so extra-
ordinary in their magnitude as to make
it worth] of the special consideration
not only of those who are insured in
this great company but of those who
are interested in the progress of this,
the greatest of our American financial
institutions.
The company paid to the holders of
its pol.cies on account of claims by
death $12,239,16434, and for endow-
ments, annuities, dividends and other
payments to living members 310,887.-
504.11. It increased its reserve fund,
to guarantee the future payment of all
claims, from $182,109,45614 to $194,-
847,157.58,‘ an addition for the year’ of
$.2,?3’7,70l.44.
'1 he results for 1895 show increased se-
curity and permanent benefits to every
member, of this great company. These
stupendous figures show the hold that
thecompany has upon the confidence
of the insuring public and show that it
seeks, in constantly increasing ratio,
the benefits to be derived from the pro-
tection offered by this the greatest of all
the companies.
Dangerous Celluloid.
We note with alarm that Detective G.
Washington Gladstone has taken to
wearing Celluloid collars. The prac-
tice is a most dangerous one and liable
at any moment to cause dire results.
Out in Alliance, Ohio, last week, an
accident occured wherein celluloid got
in its devastating work in a manner
that should be heeded even by so dar-
ing an officer as Detective Gladstone.
It appears that an extremely pretty
and atcractive stenogrupher, who, in
addition to her services to Commerce
and the learned professions was also a
local belle and the center of a very large
area of emotional inflammation. She
lightened the toil and stimulated the
perceptions of elderly persons during
the day, and of evenings she shed min-
gled joy and misery upon a populous
and eager retinue of admirers.
Our pretty stenographer, however,
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was thoughtless enough to include in'
her scheme of conquest a celluloid
comb—an article which set off her Titian
hair to great advantage, and caused
many a smitten youth to wish that he
could have it for his own. She was
sitting by an open fire, close to one of
her best young man. His swollen veins
were standing out upon his interesting
forehead, and as he leaned forward to
whisper something sweet into her coral
car there came a loud and sickening ex-
plosion. Adolphus flew one way and
his Araminta another. His moustache
became a smoldering ruin. Her hair a
state of conflagration. He rallied, “put
her out,” and received her fainting
form.
But really this celluloid business
should be looked into. Every little
while we are shocked by some ghastly
event of this kind. Only a little while
ago a brakeman on the Lackawanna
road was blown up on a celluloid collar
which he was Wearing at a ball in New-
ul‘k. Now comes the ‘pretty stenog-
raoher of Alliance, who, along with her
steady company, is converted into a
burnt district by the same means. We
cannot have this kind of thing. We
must take steps of gheat vigor in con-
nection with celluloid as a material of
ornament or apparel, or else the coun-
rry may run out of handsomedetectives
and rushing stenographerr.
MARRIED ANOTHER.
Bride All Ready, Gifts Sent In,
Minister and Guests Wait-
ing But No Smith.
A Well Known Bicycle Rider’s Strange
Behavior.
Ada Rix of Voluntown, six miles from
Norwich, was to have been married last
Saturday to Albert D Smith, jr., a well
knowu young man of Norwich.
The afi'.iir was awaited With a great
deal of interest by the country‘ people
about Voluntown. Miss Rix is one of
the most. popular girls there, and her
friends had sent her a large number of
wedding gifts. On account of the ill-
ness of the mother the wedding was to
have taken place in her parent’s home.
'lhe hour for the. ceremony was 1
o’clock and at that time Miss Rix, wear-
ing her bridal costume, awaited the
arrival of Smith. The minister who
was to perform the ceremony was ready
and the house was filled with the friends
of the young couple. The bridegroom,
however, failed to appear, and sent no
message explaining his strange behav-
ior.
The position of both bride-elect and
guests became embarrassing, and a
messenger was sent to Norwich to find
the missing man. Smith could not be
found, and when Miss Iiix was notified
she became hysterical. {The minister
announced that the ceremony was nec-
cessarily postponed. and the guests de-
parted,
The cause of Mr. Smith’s actions be-
came known yesterday, when it was
learned that he had been secretly mar-
ried the prekus evening.
Smith met Miss Minnie B. Duchettc,
a resident of New London, last. winter.
She had been spending the winter with
friends in Norwich. He was in the
same social set with Miss Duchette, but
he had not been attentive to her, and
it was said she Was engaged to another
Norwich man. ,
SmitJ is the private secretary of Wil-
liam C. Mowry, secretary of state of
Connecticut, and the vacation for his
wedding and tour began last Friday
night. Instead of spending it with Miss
Rix he went to New London and was
married to Miss Duchette. They left
for an extended honeymoon trip.
Smith’s family did- not know of the
wedding until it was announced in the
press. Mi . Smith’s friends are shocked
at his action. He is a member of the
local bicycle club, an amateur rider of
considerable reputation in Eastern Con-
necticut. and well known in Norwalk.
Miss Rix is suffering from nervous
prostration as a resultof the affair. The
family refused to discuss the matter last
evening.
“Nit.”
One-man government isn’t popular.
Furthermore it won’t~ work.—-News.
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Threw Away His Canes.
Mr. D. \Viley, err-postmaster, Black Creek,
3?. Y., was so badly afflicted with rheuma-
.i.s;ii that he was only able to bubble around
i'itli canes, and even then it caused him
Trout pziiii. After using Chamberlain’s Pziiii
Balm lie was so much improved that he
throw away his canes. He says this liiii-
:nciit did him more good than all other medi—
cines and treatment put together. For sale
at 50 cents per bottle by E. 1’. Weed, Drug-
grist.
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HERE AND THERE.
Mrs. Sands Seely died in Stamford
on Mondiv.
The Y. M. C. A. directors will meet
this evening. '
The Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
will meet this evening.
M. Ratchford is moving into his new
store on Main street to-day.
The case of Lally vs. D. Hanlon is on
trial at Bridgeport, to-day. ’
'Buckingham Post, G. A. R. will hold
a regular meeting to-night.
Twenty-five transients were housed at
the tramp quarters last night.
Reporter Fitch of Weston has gone
down the harbor clamming, to-day.
“l‘he Stai- GaZer” at Hoyt’s Theatre
to-night. Go and enjoy a good laugh.
The W. W. Circle, K. D. meet at the
home of Miss Hattie Malkin, last even-
ing.
The Ladies’ Auxiliary, Daughters of
Erin, A O. H. Will meet to-morrow
night. 4
Lenten services with sermon Will be
held at the Chapel of Our Holy Saviour
tonigh’t.
The case of Lally vs. Hanlon was this
morning adjourned until to-morrow at
Bridgeport.
Two men were seen begging on West
avenue this morning, but they managed
to escape arrest.
Puffs of steam and smoke from a lcco~
motive as they shot up through the crev-
ices of the roof of the Wall street tunnel,
this morning, started Finney & Bene-
dicts horse into a run. The horse was
stopped befoie going far.
Ex motorman Edward Blake has ac? ' ‘ '
cepted a position as a driver for the W.
M. Terry Beef company.
It is understood that the Tramway
Company will soon commence work on
its Darien extension.
-—Four pounds ginger snaps 25 cents
at Betts S; Farrrngton’s J 22.1;
A delegation of the Sons of St. George
from Stamford, were entertained by
Welcome Stranger Lodge, of this city,
last night.
Attorney E. M. Lockwood was at'the
Probate Court atl Westportflto-day doing
business concerning the estate'of John
B. Pefi'ers. »
Four funerals took place at the River-
side cemetery on Monday last, the larg-
est number in any one day since the
cemetery was opened.
A catch basin near the Gor mley place
on the Step Rock road seems to bee
_ necessity that ought to be provided at
'as'early a date as peasible.
Mrs.'AndreW Haley who has been
sick at the Hospital was taken in the
ambulance to the home of her sister in
Winnipauk yesterday afternoon.
The Boston Store is is fitting up what
will be when finished, one of the largest
and best equipped ladies’ cloak rooms
bethen New York and Providence. '
—~Flour 50 cents a bag at Betts & Far-
rington’s. J22. if
Those who attended the services at the
Methodist church last evening, were
treated to a splendid sermon by Rev.
Mr. Mackenzie of Westport, be taking:
for his theme ”How to Study the Bible.”
Harry Camp has resigned the prest-
dency of the Pequonnock Social club.
His successor will probably be elected
next Tuesday evening, at which time
a luncheon will be sewed. '
——Th‘ree pounds prunes for 2.5 cents at
Bette .5; Farringtons. J 22-tf
Members of the ' Masonic Charity
Foundation are talking over the idea
of building a model hospital for Masons
near the Masonic home at Wallingford.
The building will cost between $8,000
and $10,000.
B. C. Feeney has been elected a mem-
ber of the New York board of States
Prison directors. He is not the ever:-
good natured reporter and come- what-
lwill Democrat of the same name living
in Norwalk.
James Ly’on,the Knigat street hatter,
is putting out cards illustrative of the
hats that are to be worn by ladies :this
spring and summer. There are-a great
variety of styles but “Jim” has the
blocks to make them.
A prominent young man of this city,-
has been missing for the past. rew days
and while his friends are at a loss to
know why he so suddenly shut himself
out of sight, they are yet more ainous
to know of his whereabouts.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. M.
McSally on Fairview arenas, yesterday.
morning, soon after the ai'riVal of a
daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Diniel Hogan
who live almost directly opposite. Dr.
W. J. Tracey was present and Welcomed
both ar'erals.
Attention was specially attracted to
the Boston Storeihis morning. Sur-
rounding the show Windows on both
the Main and Wall street sides of the
store are. handsomely" framed g'iicturos
or George Washington, presented to
customers some Weehs’ since.
James H. Lane,a son of Daniel Lane
of the West Rocks road, this City, died
at his home in Stamford, yesterday, in
the 36;h year of his age. A Wife and
four children survive him. He was a
stone-cutter by trade. The funeral
will be attended from St. John’s R 0.
church, tomorrow morning.
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ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Japan has two monthly journals of
photography.
Iler majesty"s theater in the Hay-
market is to make way for a big hotel.
' St. I’ctei’sburg has a new and wonder-
ful prime. donna, Helene Chevrier.
At Erfurt, in Prussia, a government
attorney has been fined for insulting
a social democrat editor. ‘
A new edition of Chambers’ Enclyclo-
paediu has been begun; the volumes are
to be published monthly.
There were 450,000 wine shops in
France in 1892, according to Le Figaro,
or one for every 35 grown men.
Pasteur’s successor in the direction
of the Pasteur institute is M. Ducluax,
formerly sub-director; Dr. Roux is the
new sub-director.
Meissonier’s statue has been dedi-
cated in Paris. It stands in the.in—
fanta’s garden of the Louvre, facing
the church of St. Germain l’Auxerrois.
Baron Hirsch has sold his 140,000
hunting estate at St. Johann, .in B0-
hemia, to Prince Frederick Charles of
IIolicnlolie, cousin of the reichskanzier.
A check for £5,000 has been sent to
Dr. W. G. Grace, representing the 100,—
000 shilling subscription to the testi-
monial started for him by ‘the Daily
Telegraph. .
His Excellency is the 'title by which
Ernest Curtius, the'historia'n of Greece,
is now addressed, Emperor William hav-
ing appointed him an ac tive privy coun—
I villor. wir'klicher gehcimrath.
' sourH- NORWALK.
Judge Frostjs spending the day in
"Middletown.
The trusthes of the Baptist church
met last evening.
Dtn’t forget Joe Ot't in. “The Star
Gaze." at Hoyt’s tOonight
Uncas Tribe 7 met la.t night and
worked the Chiei’s degree.
Court Mahackemo, F. of A. held its
regular monthly meeting last night.
Sherman Ccuncil, Royal Arcanum,
will meet as usual to-morrow evening.
in their hall in Hoyt‘s Theatre.
. Dr. Emily V. D. Pardee will give a
talk at the Peoples’ Institute on “First
Aid to the Injured,” this evening.
The Norwalk Pharmacal association
is holding its regular monthly meeting
in the Mahackemo hotel this afternoon.
Dr. Shavoir and Dr. Dumortier will
move into Dentist Kendall’s house on
\Vashington street about the 1st 'of
April.
Miss Florence Brown, the telegraph
operator at the depot, is taking a day
off to-day and night operator Paul Oris
is taking her place. ,
The “Father Lights” missionary so-
ciety will meet with Mrs. R. O. Sher-
wood, at the South Norwalk Baptist
parsonage, Friday evening.
Mr. W. H. Humiston is giving his
fourth lecture on Wagner’s operas at
the home of Mrs. John H. Ferris, on
West street, this afternoon.
The Woman’s Relief Corps of Douglas
Fowler Post, G. A. R. is to give a pub-
lic reception in G. A. R. hall on Wash-
ington street to-morrow evening.
The Ladies of the Congregational
church are arranging an entertainment
composed of living chtures, to be given
in the church parlors, Tuesday April 7.
The Independent Social club did not
meet with Hubert Mitchell last night.
They will meet with Everett Tolles
Friday evening at his home in East
Nerwalk.
“Eddie” Connors’ infant daughter,
Who has been ill with diphtheria, is re-
ported as being so much improved that
that the quarantine will probably be
lifted to-morrow.
President Charles P. Clark of the Con-
solidated road was in New York yester-
day making final preparations for a trip
across the continent. He'starts to-day
for southern California, going out in a
special car.
.The Chautauqua met with Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Fox last evening. Miss
Minerva Nash and Mr. Bohannan read
interesting papers and Miss Pearl Greg—
ory rendered several choice vocal select
ions. Ram'Dr. SeWard also delighted
the company with several humorous
recitations. - '
Big oyster growers report that the
Gator fish depredations have somewhat
decreased along the north shore of the
sound. From $540,000 to $50,000 has
been'spent by oystermen in protecting
their beds. The natural beds off
Bridgeport, it is currently reported,
have suffered less than elsewhere.
Miss Lilv Beard entertained the
Young Woman’s club at her home on
West street last evening. The guests on
their arrival were receiVod by Mics
Beard assisted by Mrs. Gerald H.
Beard.
read a paper on the life of Mrs. Eliza-
beth Barret Browning and Rev. Mr.
Beard one of her poems, entitled, “The
Lays of Brown Rosary.” After the en-
tertainment, refreshments were served
and the guests bade their pleasant hosi-
ess good night.
” John L. McNair, who was arrested by
Chic-f Vollmer yesterday, on complaint
of E. E. Pierce, agent of C. 8: F.
Ada-ms Co., for theft, was brought be-
fore Judge Elubbell this morning and
fined $100 and sentencod to four months
iniail. In December last Mr. Pierce
entrusted about $35 worth of silverware
t.) McNair, to sell, and the latter
pawned it for $3.50 at the pawn shop
on Washington street, and skipped.
McNair is said to have a bad record,
and to have “done time” for horse
stealing.
Hon. R. H. Rowan entertained the
Veteran Whist club at his home on
South Main street, last evening. The
evening’s pleasure was in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. G. H. Goodrich, of Great
Falls, Montana, Mrs. Goodrich being
the daughter of the host. In addition
to the club members, the following
guests were present: Mr. and Mrs.
George A. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Warner, Miss May Fitch, Miss Ger—
‘tcude Bohannan, and Edgar Ferris.
Mrs. W. H, Swords captured the ladies’
prize, a set of earrings, and Edwin
Adams, the gentleman’s. a watch. 1n
presenting the prizes, Mr. Rowan made
a Witty speech, telling the ladies he was
sorry he could not present them With a
sealskin coat as he had intended, but
did the next best thing, presented them
with diamond earings. After the
games an excellent repast was served
and the guests departed after having
spent a most enjoyable evening.
O—‘Gfi
La Grippe Promptly Cured.
S. T. Wiley, a well known school teacher
at Gibbon Glade, Fayette Co., Pa., says: “I
am very much pleased to testify to the
efficacy of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy,
one bottle of which I ,purchased of James
O‘Neil, of this place. It gave me prompt
and permanent relief from a. severe attack
of the grip. Since tlien,.I have used it
whenever attacked by any throat trouble,
ind it has always efl'ected a prompt cure.” -
For Sale by ‘E. P. weed, Druggist.
Miss Mary Kirby Jennings'
Only a
Backache
Backache's such a common
ailment that it’s seriousness is
not appreciated. It isn't a dis-
ease itself but ,a symptom of
serious derangement, and com-
monly indicates Kidney trouble...
Buker’s
Kidney Pills
are a specific in the early stages
for Kidney and Urinary troubles.
They remove the cause, cure
the ache and tone the vital or-
gans. Neglecting the ache is
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The pills cost 5° cents at the
druggists. An Ache-book sent
free of charge.
. Baler Pill Ca, Bangor, Me.
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Saturday rfi' March 28,
Mr. J. K. Emmet,
“ OUR FRITZ,”
In an entirely new Ray.
F RITZ IN LOVE
new suites. m1 otters.
Exrrrim GDMPAIY.
PRICES,
25, 35, 50,15 cents.
Seats on sale at Plaisted’s Drug Store and
Pinneo's Stationery Store.
REMOVAL Noricn.
Michael Ratchford, for many years located
at No. 10 Main street. would inform his pat-
rons and the public generally that he W111 re-
giovf tol‘Il‘HE CAFE,” at No. 44 Main street,
5’ D11 ,
The place has been fitted up with unusual
care arid no expense has been spared to make
it the finest place in town.
M. RATCHFORD.
FOR SALE.
4 0R SALE—Theboot. and shoe business of
‘ (J. H. Harvey. including entire stock and
fixtures and .ease of store. Will be sold very
cheap it sold at once. Apply at store. m7if
4 UR SALE—Lawn Grass. Red top; red
' and white c.0ver seed; also timothy. So.
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Calf Shoes at $2.00 a pair.
at $1.95.
A full line of Trunks. Bags
“llide a HAMMER for Recreation."
The Wheel in Ride.
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er strength and staunch-
ness--is lighter or more
enduring than is the It A M B L E II.
Thorough integrity of construction
and nothing enterprise in improve-
ment have made it the most desira-‘
tile wheel of Iii-clay. ‘
have the OALte, IDEAL, STORMER and
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.TQRENT—The ofiices‘in Lockwood‘s build-
ing from April 1st next. F. Sr. JOHN
Locxwoon . ‘ . '. m7 tt'
T°.i‘.§.‘:£;l’°d”3‘° mm. were
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street. F. St. John Lockwood, Trustee. mhsii'
WANTED. ,
on work. Must e a good cook and
temperate. Apply at Nnmxs Wall Paper
Store No. 12 N - ‘ .
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‘WAIJ‘TOEE—BFazmers to 838 our new line of
' ; us recei . .
HARDWARE Co. , u ' ho NORWAL‘K
ANTEQ—The Bridgeport Daily Scaven-
ger_ Will be in_ Norwalk Lnext week.
Orders left With Jams Kellogg will receive
prompt attention. m23aet
PEBSOJYAL. .
EFSSVAL-Essex flower food is a perfect
fertihZer for house plants and window
gardens. 10 cents per package‘ lar e srze 25
cents. So. L\0BWALK HARDWARE Co.g -
HOYTQS THEATRE.
Special Return Engagement. .
Wednesday NightMarch 25,
The Delightfully Difi‘err nt Comedian,
‘ JOE OTT,
And Bis BigSpecialty Company in the :Great
Vaudeville Venice,
.‘The Star Gazer.
Positively a 20th Century Triumph. ' .
Prices, 25, 3 5, 50 and 75 cents.
Seats now on sale at Pleisted’s drug store
and Einneo's stationery store.
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Vegetables and Can-
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errata siren STORE
Will sell until April lst The Balance of their Ladies $3.50
The Balance of.the $3.00 Cloth Top Shoes at $2.00 a pair,
There is still a few of the best of the Men’s $1.48 Cork Sole
Shoes left, “ all sizes,” worth $2 and $52.50. V ..
Don’t forget that $53.50 Men’s Patent Leather Shoes are sold
The biggest bargain in town.
and Macintoshes at the
'W bite Shoe Store.
ALL DRUGGISTS.
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YOUR FRIENDS ARE USING
' PLAISTEB’S COUGH llEMEDY
AND RECOMMEND. II S USE
Get a. Bottle at"once. 25 and 50 Cents.
w ANTED—Middle aged woman for kitch-- ’
licit a share of your
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