THE. EVENINGQIGAZETTE. ENTERED AT my; Pos'r Orrrcshx Nonwsmr ' as a NEWSPAPER. MAIL S UBSCRIPTIONS. 7 DAILY. one year. :3; six months. $1.75; three months. $1.00; one month. 30c. WEEKLY. oneiyear. in'Qadvance. $1.00; six months, 600.; threejmonths. 35c. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1896. The Wheel Revolution. The world is moving iii-wheel. How many realize what that means? How many think of the facts that there is in progress not only a social, but a business revolution brought about by the revolving of the bicycle? History has recorded the movements and the .conditions of the Stone Age,‘and of the Iron Age, and recently we believed we were living in the Electric Age, but that latter term has ceased to be expressive, and only the Bicycle Age is descriptive. Changes in business afl'airs‘which it has brought about are almost beyond belief. It has affected social and and commer: cial conditions alike. The depth to which it has gone is well illustra‘ed by the fact that in slow going, Q iaker— Philadelphia, 'which has a population of about 1,200,000 people, 100,000, or one- twelfth of the entire multitude, inclu- ding men, women and children, studs 9. bicycle. Its evolution is the-romance of trade. Of course, for many years, men and ‘ boys have ridden tricycles, and later on the top-lofty arrangement composed of one big wheel and one little wheel, and then came into use the means of convey- am known as the “safety wheel.” All these were of a rigid character and in jplting their bearers over stones and tongh country roads they so jarred bones and muscles and nerves that the exercise which they furnished was more than Lff~et by the disturbance which they created in the nervous s; stem. A rubber tire around the metal r'm of the wheel did not alleviatethis evr‘, and the bios ole was therefore, not a univer- sal institution. ’ In 1890 a Belfast duct...—i vi terinary surgeon, in fac‘, named Dunlop—hav- ingaregard for the sp’nal column of his eldest boy, conceived the idea of taking a piece of garden hose, wrapping it around the wheel of his son’s bicy cle, welding the two ends together Wllb melted rubber and thus forming the first pneumatic tire. This gave a cush- ion to the periphery of the bicycle and made its mounting of obstacles easy and cushion-like. Dnnlop had a friend in the person of a welleto-do Irishman named Harvey DuCross, who risked his wealth in the formation of a com- pany that had for its object the ex- ploitation of a pneumatic tire for a bicycle. It was capitalized at $100,000, and fifteen months later—that was in the early part of 1891—it declared a dividend of 10 per cent. , 'or $10,000 \in all, and added $1,000 to its surplus fund. Two years later that same com- pany declared a dividend of $2,500,000. One year ago the rights of that organi- Zation were sold to a British syndicate for $15,000,000, and the purchasing party capitalized the company at $20, 000,000 and subscriptions for that amount were nearly three times the amount of the capital stock. In Belfast at one bank alone, where books were opened, $1,000,000 was subscribed in less than three hours. Meanwhile those who had control of this valuable patent had not thought of America. Col. Pope, the head of a firm which manufac.ures a famous wheel, when spoken to on the subject said: “Oh, that pneumatic tire business is nonsense. You will run over a sharp stone or a tack and the air will escape and aheu you will walk back home.” That is what Colonel, Pope said then. That is not what Colonel.P0pe says now. But meanwhile two years had elapsed, and under the patent laws it was too late to get an exclusive fran- chise in this country. The result is that to day the pneumatic tire in Amer- ica has no hindering patent~righ stamped upon it. Any maker of a wheel can use‘it, but the owners of the British invention have deprived them- selves of many millions of good money. That this is true is demonstrated by the fact that in the last year there have , been spent in this country for bicycles alone the enormous sum of $66,000,000. Think of that. It is appalling. Think of how. that effects the general condi- tion of trade. Q. . Old Glory. America’s Flag day was celebrated in many places throughout the country, but the bad weather greatly diminished the numbers in attendance both here and elsewhere. HEREA_ll0_ THERE. An Epitome of Happenings of Interest to the Public. Garnered with Scissors and Pencil. The city council will meet to-night. 'It is pay-day at the Selectmen’s office: Irving Reed the expressman is visit- ing friends in Brewsters, N. Y. The Yale boys return home tc-znor- row for the long summer vacation. Howard Gregory of Bridgeport was visiting friends in town, yesterday. The Telford road bids will be opened at the Selactmen’s office this afternoon. Our Brothers’ Lodge, I. O. O. F. will confer the second degree to-night. A meeting of the residents of the Broad River school district will'be held this evening. The Ambler and Lockwood buildings on Main street are being connected with the sewer. Mrs. John P. Treadwell and Mrs, Charles Dennis are spending the day in New York city. ' ' Conrad Price, who is ill at his home on West avenue, is reported as being much improved. A new awning has been placed in front of the new library by Prince Cal- lahan of awning fame. O H. M. Prowitt of Eastavenue has a handsome new pair of bay horses. They were bred in New York state. - Mrs. Sara Thomson Kinney the“State Regent” of Connecticut D. A. R. is the guest of Mrs. Frederick Belden on the Green. The County Health officers will meet in Bridgeport to-morrow, and Health officer Dr. W. J. Tracey of this citywill be present. W. A. Benedict 8: Co. have estab- lished a “Wheelmen’s Rest,” in the store lately occupzed as the American House restaurant. The yacht Marguerite will take a party from Danbury cut for asail to- morrow. The party will dine at the Gregory’s Point hotel. - Miss Strfiian, of San Antonio, Texas, who has been visiting Miss Mai Curtis at her home on West avenue, left this morning for Toronto. Canada. The Flag day services announced to take place at the Methodist church last evening were on account of the stormy weather continued until next Sunday. Miss Mai Curtis, of West avenue, left last night to attend the commencement exercises and receptions _ at Cornell University. She will remain there the entire week. 'Ihepolice were called to the house of Nelson Smith on Smith street, last night, to eject an Italian from the pi em- ises. The fellow left without the aid of the oficers. — Irving June cf Riverbank, Miss J. Durlante of Stamford and Mrs. Sahds BishOp of Noroton Heights were the guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs H. H. Williams of this city. G. W. Wheeler a Bridgeport wheel- man collided with a Tramway car on Wall street, Saturday afternoon. About the only damage done was the wrecking of a bicycle lantern. Eva Slattery, accompanied by her mother Mrs. P. F. Slattery, left for New York this morning. The former is receiving neatment for her eyes, and this will be her third v.sit to the eye in- fiimery in the. city. . A number of Stamford wheelmen were in town .vsterday. One young man, a types.t.e., set a bad example by taking a healer on" Wall street, seriously dampening his spirits and a red medicated shirt. About the only thing that seemed to care about being at Gregory’s and Roton Points, yesterday was the waters of the sound and a heavy leakage of fresh water from the clouds which last- ed all day. It was altogether a damr, cheerless day. Frank Kelly while riding Frank Van. Buren’s wheel down West avenue on Saturday ran into Courtland Van Buren throwing the latter from his wheel and rendering him unannscious. He- was pickedup‘ and taken home where he soon recovered. One of\the pedals of Frank’s wheel was demolished. Mrs. Margaret Bottome, the presi- dent of- the International .Order of King’s Daughters and Sons, Wlll speak in the Methodist church next Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The state secretary, Mrs. D. M. James of New Haven will also be present and have charge‘of the opening exerczses. All interestedin Mrs. Bottoms and her rc-_ markable work arr. cordially invited to be present. aficnsalim EVEN lNcoAz ETT E 'CHECKER-BOARD (BUSINESS; DIRECTORY. . r NORWALK , FIFE lIlSllI‘EIIlCfl CI]. In Successful Oper- ation Since 1860. No Outstanding Claims. 3}! GAZETTE ADS. A BRING coon RESULTS Einsnn THIS OFFICE. ' ‘ I.H.BYINGTON INSURANCE: Hum 3. "Gazetiefluilding. ll. Ward Selleck, BEST Goons. TEAS and COFFEES 18 WALL sT. rI Can Save You Money IN LANDSCAPE GARDENING. ,TREES, Sllllllls, ETG. Edgar Buttery, 58 Belden Ave. 25 years foreman of Hoyts’ Nurseries. Frank T. Hyatt DENTIST, 8 West Avenue. PARLOR BllllBEll-i-SIIOP, H. s. LEOBOLD. 47 Main Street. ENTERPRISE Bottling Works. 7 Wall Street. FllEAlEs m lAllEll . EXPRESSLY FOB FAM- ILY USE. Mail orders receive prompt attention. 0F Job Printing EVERY DESCRIPTION Exrcnrnn AT THE cszmr orncr. .- Special Meeting. The Norwalk Chapter D. A. R. have accepted an invitation to hold a “spec- ial meeting” at the residence of Miss' Clara E. Marvin in East Norwalk on "Founders Day” (next Friday) June 19th at 3:20 p. m. Those going on the Tramway should take the car which leaves the switch on Mill Hill at 3 o’clock. EAGLES AS GAME DRIVERS. Sometimes They Enable Gunners to Get Shots at Wlld Ducks. Eagles are sometimes of considerable service to a hunter, and this is es- pccially’truc of the eagles of the Po? tomac river at Wide Water, where Pres- ident Cleveland shoots. According to an American Field writer, eagles on a calm day often give the hunters shots which they would not otherwise get. The eagle goes flying up and down the stream, and on-seeing a flock of ducks goes toward them, hoping to get a cripple, being unable to capture ducks - as the peregrine falcon docs. When'the ducks see the eagle coming they jump into the air and go looking for a. safer locality, and this is where the gunner comes in. The gunner.’s place of con- cealment. in a. blind is not nearly so safe as the eagle’s vicinity, but the ducks think it is safer till the shot goes. through their fehthers. Three or four eagles will keep all the ducks on the move, and the gunners get good sport where they'otherwisc would not have dirt-icd their gun barrels. The eagles sometimes steal cripples from the gunner, but. the knowing man does not. hurt. the birds, getting his pay back 'on calm days. "3'” 'aieis an). to swim Btu U! amps puno'} ‘JBAIJ iddrssgssgm eqi Luca; .remauroeq fireman aucufiets csomin yo 5911913113 3u0[ eqi rum; “‘oreig riding” our pan-co uaaq seq gddyssgssrm cf keenest satisfaction comes with every glass of Williams’ Root Beer. Keep it in the house ready to quench ) your thirst. Your whole family will enjoy it. Itis a temperance drink, clear, bright and sparkling. You are drinking to your own health when you drink .} . CABLE'I‘ON 00., MFRS. Hartford. (loam, a... ‘ The people have long since learned that the most disagreeable medicines are not nec- essarily the best. In fact, as a rule, they are not. \Vhat is wanted is something mild and sure, such as Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. That is really pleasant to take When reduced with water and sweetened. Then it is acknowledged everywhere to be the most successful remedy in the world for bowel complaints. Ask any number of druggists for the best remedy they have for diarrhoea and fully nine out of ten will recommend Chamberlain’s. In speaking of this medicine, Mr. B. B. Bulfum of Friendsville; Susquehanna. Co., Pa., says: “ We have used it in our family for pain in the stomach, colic and diarrhoea and found it to be a most effective remedy.” For sale by E. P. Weed, druggist. A Young Priest Killed. WASHINGTON, June 15.-— ev. Father William J. Fogarty, a senior student in the Catholic University of America, died at Providence hospital last night from in- juries received in falling from an upper window of the university buildings. He was to have graduated Tuesday. 1- OR SA]: E. OR SALE—First-class Boarding House. . Popular and always full. 18 rooms newly furnished. All improvements. Bath room _on each floor A splendid investment. Inquire 21 Union street. South Norwalk. meotf OR .SALE—Benedi'ct. Nor walk. newsdeal- er. is selling an excellent Fountain Pen and-Holder for 25c. Call and see it. j12tf , QR. SALE—About sixty feet of wrought iron Area Grating. Apply at this office. WANTED. ANTED—From June 20th, a competent chambermaid and waitress in a family of three adults. Wages. $14.60 Apply at 100 East avenue, Norwal :. Reference required. ‘v ANT-EDr-A reliable lady or gentleman to distribute samples and make a house- to-house canvass for.our Vegetable To1let Soaps and Bore Flavorm Extracts $40 to $75 a‘month easfly made. Ad ress, Chor'rs & REED, Chicago. Ill, 315 1w ISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Probate Court June 15th, A. D . 1896. Estate 0f.CAIl._OLI_NE Cmcnnsrnn, late of Nor- walk”. in said District, deceased. _ _ _ Ordered. That the executor_ exh1b1t his Administration account to this. Court for adjustment, at the Probate oflice 111 Norwalk on the 25th day of June, 1896. at 10 o’clock forenoon. and that all persons interested in said estate _may be notified thereof, the executor will cause thisbrdento be_pup- lished in. a newspaper haying a c1rculation in said district, and past a. copy thereof on the 'sign post in said Norwalk. nearest the place where the deceased last dwrlt, at least ten days before said 25th day of June. 1896. AiA B. WOOD WARD. Judge. NOTICE. ANNUAL MEETING. 1' l The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Norwalk Fire Insurance Company will be held at the ofiice'cf the Company, in Norwalk. Conn., at 10 o’clock. A- 1a.. on the first day of July. 1896. for the election of Directors and for- _ , the transaction of such other business as may come before said meeting. ' ’ . F. E. SHAW. Secretary. [ : (H20. R. Cownns.Resident Sec’y.‘ Important -:- Notice :2. A Great Sale of WALL ‘ PAPERS- $3,000 Worth of Wall Paper will be Sold AT COST During the next Thirty Days. / Newman & Pinney. l2 North Main Street, ‘ South No rwalk. .w WAR Pl in 1. Is what ing the home ' ‘ SOLD UND‘ER‘ GUARANTEE; LActuai cost less than 51-25 per gal- - the . Redskinuses When he is locking for fight, but for mak-‘ look, . bright and cheer- ful the American Knight of the Brush uses none but Longman Martinez’ Paintwhich Mu. _ s uneXCelled. For Sale by the 24 some new sresénsourflweonwe k. g South Norwalk Hardware, Co.‘, 'CONNEAL
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