pi THE EVENING GAZETTE “snap AT THE PosT Omen IN Noawsm: as A NEwspAriin. . H AIL S UBSORIPTIONS DAILY. one year.S3: six months. $1.75: three, ‘ ~ months. $1.00; one month. 30c. ' WEEKLY, one year, in ladvance. $1.00; six months. 600.: three months. 35c. .f r—r TUESDAY, APRIL 2), 1897.. A Doubtful Undertaking. ~ The recent failure of several national building and loan associations has brought these organizations into so much discredit that there is. a marked falling off in new shareholders and a greater tendency than ever before ampng old shareholders to withdraw their deposits. This tendency has be- come so marked that the officials of the associations still in active business have teltcompelled to adopt some measure to restore public confidence in their. soundness. Fifty secretaries met re- cently in Chicago to edviso'fi.’ plan to this effect. The’most potable "recom- mendation prOposed; was a clearing house, governed by a Board of Con; ' trol, to which no association would be admitted except after a thorough ex- amination of its standing. The efi‘ect of this proposition, if re-‘ ducéd to practice, would be to thor- oughly discredit every association that failed to join. the clearing house federa: tion, without removing the chief defect or weakness of those that did. There are two fundamental defects .in the national associations which are very hard to remedy. The management is expensive and their investments are so widely scattered that it is difficult for those responsible for the Site invest- ment of association funds always to be sure that the securities are ample. These defects t; the most honestly managed aswciai-inns, and are inherent in the system itself, and it is doubtful if any plan can be devised that will remove them. The uniformly successful building and loan associations have been those of a local character, which are man- aged almost without cost and the in- pertain .vestments of which can be carefully watched afterwards 0' _ . The small ratio of failures to successes- > among these societies has been due ex- clusively to those two conditions and indicates that the true .field of the building and loanassociation is the 10- eal one. In assuming this it is not necessary to assume that the local as- sociations are or will be more honestly managed than those of a national char- acter. They can be managed with less \expense and with a better snperv1sion of investments, two advantages that are likely in most instances to constitute success'when present, and the absence of which will make success always doubtful. ‘ It is questionable, therefore, whether 1 it is worth while to spend time, money or thought devising a plan to make an extended application of the building and loan idea successful. Sound as the building and loan association is in prin- cipal, if applied on the limited scale, experience has apparently demonstrated that it cannot be successfully expanded. If the officials and chief promoters of the national associations have not learned this,careful intellifint investors have, and with investors distrustful there is little hope for putting the na- tional associations on a prosperous basis. A clearing house won’t remedy matters ranch if the small investors prefer to keep their money where they can personally inspect the security upon which it is loaned. WHICH AND WHEN :2 - [CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.]' ken fire department would be here on Wednesday to witness the working of the Phoenix fire steamer at which ex— hibit the Council were invited to be . present. . Progress was reported in the matter -- of the purchase .of a new truck. A tax of one mill for the benefit of . theiibrary was levied, payable in July. The Sacket’s Harbor Murders. \Vatertown, N. Y., April 20.—A spe- cial from Sacket’s Harbor says that the double tragedy is still shrouded in mys- tery. Private Allen lies in a. precarious condition and his recovery is nearly de- spaired of. At the funeral Of Mrs.’ Crouch the church was packed and the streets crowded. General Powell Clayton Better. St. Louis, April 20. — General Powell Clayton, United States minister to Me’- ico, who has been ill at the Planters’ hotel for some time, threatened with pneumonia, is sufficiently recovered to depart for his home in Little Baal; ,_ _,._..4.—u.a.rw ...,. DON’T BE' DELUDED With Foreign Testimony. Anchor Your Faith to Evidence in Norwalk. After trying remedies that helped you, When you have tried “cures” that didn’t. When you are completely stuck and in despair. ‘ . - When your poor back still aches. Because you don’t get down to causes. Try Doane's Kidney Pills. ' The unexpected always happens. If you toss all night racked with back pa1n.- _ If you cannot bend over and straighten up. Depend upon it, its your kidneys Kidney disorder rarely leaves Of ‘its own accord. The tenant has to be evicted. Doane’s Kidney Pills do not compro- misc. Or arrange for a new lease. They cure all kidney complaints. This is their mission they fulfill it. NO need to read statements from peo- ple in Norwalk Ohio, Norwalk Conn, furnishes enough of proof. Read this case “Mrs Clune of 58 Belden avenue says “My daughter is an employee at Hutchison Cole & Co’s and lately her work has told upon her physically, the trouble manifesting itself in pain in the small of the back, and a weary and tired feeling. We thought Doane’s Kidney Pills might help her and I got a box at Hale’s drug store. They cured her. I have no hesitation in heartily recom- mending them.” For sale by all dealers, price 50 cents; mailed by Foster Milburn C0,, Buffalo, N. Y. Sole Agents forthe United States. Remember the name Doane's and take no other. - CHILDREN’S Wagons, carts, Barrows, Hoops, Garden Sets, Kites, liarlilcs, Tops, &c. Schoolddpplies We have the biggest Tablet in town for 5 cents. Real Estate and Steamship Agent. ~ JOHN films, 5 MAIN STREET. - - - NORWALK. J. W. Go RNOW FLORIST. 11 FAIR. sr. NORWALK. A full line of Geraniums, all colors double and single, 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen ; in full bloom. Begonia Vernon, 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen. ' . Salvia Ageratum and other bed- ding plants at low prices. GIVE ME A CALL BEFORE GOING ELSEWHERE. . A12 1w * AT HOME. Don’t go out of town to have your Awnings made when you can get them right here at home just as cheap. If you want a canopy for a party or a wed- ding, I will supply it at two hours’ notice. A letter or postal card will receive prompt at- tention. ‘ P. E. CALLAHAN, Awning Maker, 53 Cross St., Norwalk. GRAY HAIR. BESTDBED to its natural color by LEE’S HAIR‘MEDI! “ANT, no dye.harmless pleasant odor. $1.00 a bottle 0 LEE’S HAIR Ton’sc removes dandrufl', no hair from fallingout andsréimotes owtli Lil); bott 9 LEE MEDICANT fiFu ton at" Alf“ E illustrated Treatise c: Hau- on application For sale by la. 1! w Emil), Druggists. 00 YOU KNOW I That you can save money by buying youi Meats and Fish at ' r. w. suiiirs, 55 Main Street. Everything First Class. OPEN EVENINGS LDBKWOODI LIGHT PARCEL and PACKAGE DELIVERY Cheap rates. Will also take orders for mes. wager service in New York. Goods called for and delivered to all pprts of the town. Orders received git E P. eed’s Drug Store. Wall Street. With telephone connection un- , _ ......_1_ '“°' o. E, Loo’KWooD. i 8 ., g THE E V‘ENlN 0 GAZETTE 4 CHECKER—BOARID' BUSINESS DIRECTORY. N ORWALK Fll‘fl IllSIlI'HIlBB 00. In Successful Oper- J ation Since 1860, No Outstanding Claims. -——-———~——————————-————‘ GAZETTE ADS. BRING GOOD RESULTS Safes For Rent. PIEI. BEDS’. No. 9 Main St. 0. Ward Sellock, " ' BEST GOODS, ' TEAS and COFFEES 18 WALL sT. Edgar Buttery, N u rser y ma n , NORWALK. CONN. Trees. Shrubs and Plants. Strawberry Plants a Specialty. Brandy Wine. Rio and Marshel. 30 other Varieties. Oflice, 6 Water St. Nurs’ys, Broad River. Frank T. Hyatt DENTIST, 8 West Avenue. NASH ivnscu —Dealers in— Gnocunr, CHINA AND . Gases WARE.‘ PLDMIIID.‘STEAM , _ AID GAS FITTIIS. Cor.Main & west ts 80. NORWALK, 01‘ ’1, Send Your Order to IIIIIT 8i ZELIIFF, . When You Want; a Nice Fresh Fish 60 Washington St. _' SOUTH NORWALK. ENTERPRISE - —— Bottling Works, 7 Wall Street, , HIE AlES AID LASER EXPRESSLY FOR FAM- ILY USE. Mail orders receive prompt attention. “tritium; m. Carpenter and Builder. STEAM MILL a. YARD OFFICE. 92 Wall St. Norwalk. Conn. UNABLE: 57"“ Real German Lager, - 0n dr u ht Safe 2:93;: Vault fluid in Bottles. —°AT _ NATIONAL BANK ' o, “WALK. BATGHFOIID’S, . 4432‘ Main Street. . ~ ~ Chas T Leonard Geo‘ W. Raymogd’ Whole'sald and Retail DEALER IN GDAI. aeéillleg in 5“” 1" and Tan” siu't sronr‘ Aim Groceries masons sunn- AND IND MATERIALS P r o v i s i o n s MAD‘CFACTUBEB OF CEMENT -:- PIPE Office and Yard, 33 to 4+ WLiter Street. A. ll. HALKIN carpenter and Builder, siwmc Aim mums 7 6 Franklin Ave. , NORWALK. CONN. TRY WEED-’5, SODA WATER 38 Wall St. I FRED A. WALTER, MAKER 0F AND DEALER IN HA KNESH AND HORSE GOODS. Repairin of all kinds done at s ort notice Harnessmade tc or. , der 9. specmlty. , 3 1 MAIN s . l- Nonwamz, - - CONN. W.’ ’ . BYINGTON INSURANCE. Hfllllll i. Eaielle Building. Painting. Pa er _ anging. Ka semin- ing and Hardwood Finishing. . D. l. PLATT, , 52 Wilton Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. Send for book con- taining samples. PARLOR BABBEB-I-SHDP, E. S. LEOBOLD. 4-7 Main Street. ' DONE AT ‘ _ THIS dFFlGE. Joli Printing ’ ‘ OF EVERY DESIIBIPTIII EXECUTED AT THE GAZETTE orrics Figured dimity showing delft blue and white was selected for this stylish waist that is worn with white linen collar of newest design and deep rolling cuffs also of linen. The belt that encircles the waist is of white kid and a. ' iaunty four in hand tie finishes the neck. At the right front edge is a box plait through which buttonholes are worked to effect the closing with studs or buttons pre- ferred. The soft and becoming fullness of the fronts is arranged by five small box plaits on each side of the centre front, with the addtional material of the waist line laid in plaits. The upper portion of fully and legbily to insure_delivery. 8 8 \ , Misses’ Shirt W'ais t. ’,, ”’39 4', .- - syn f o fifiyJ ‘ 1-J3' .4,qu 2‘2 “9 No. 174 PRICE TENICENTS. [HINTS BY MAY HOWARD] . a Qmmmmmmmmwmmm D THE EVENING GAZETTE ORDER BLANK. 8 Cut this out.:fill in your name, address and age. and mail it to the PATTERN DEPARTMENT, EVENING GAZETI‘E with 10 Cents. Write [name and :address care- 3 NAME ............ ...... TOWN ........... . ...... STATE .......... . ......................... . ...... All patterns being mailed from the publishers. about a week will claps: after , orders are sent in before patterns are receii’e . I . omcocccaccmmcccccccccacm the back consists of a short yoke to the lower edge of which the back is joined forming three graduated box plaits ta- pering toward the waist lfne. The sleeves of fashionable width are gathered at up- per and lower edges finishing with cuffs that may be Of white linen or materiel to match the waist. A shaped neck band completes the neck to which the linen collar is secured by collar buttons. Cambric, percale, dimity, lawn, batiste organdy and gingham are among the suitable fabrics for making. Quantity of material required 36 in. wide. For 12, years, 2% yards; for 14 years, 3 yards; for 16 years, 3% yards. For the Above Pattern, No; i 74. 8 _. none-no ccccccccccccccccc u oooooooooooooooooooooooo comm ."t " Increase ttAEtna Life'"‘”.":lti... Made the Followingliiainsiin illetTeat‘SIBDEt ‘ . in Income, $ I .0573: 6.28. Increase in Assets,‘ $ l 997,234.42. Increase in Surplus, \ $l98,8l6,8l. Increase in New Life Business, . s l 598,668.00. ’ Increase in Life Insurance in Force, $5,608,680.00. " Increase in Accident Insurance. in Force, ' $2 I 736500.00 Increase in ' Accident Premiums, $ l 75,085.72—or 62 per cent. Increase in New Life Insurance Written in Connecticut, 642.00. Increase in total Life Insurance in Connecticut. $472.569.oo. ,. - From the increased Surplus the usual Increase of dividends to policy-holderswill ba'paid in l891, making the Twonlv-Fiflh Regular Annual, Increase of Dividends to the insured, and a record unparallelgd in the history of life insurance. ' . Notwithstanding the material increase of new business on which the expense in Life Insurance is chiefly incurred, the ratio of expense to income on the Life business of this company, excluding the Accident business, is somewhat lower than last year, and is 23 per cent. less than the average expense of the ten leading.“purely mutual” companies for the Year I895 J .C. WEBSTER, Vice-Pres. C. E. GILBERT, Ass’t, Sec. Their figures for I896 have not been published. . uonciu a. Winter, President. ' J. L. ENGLISH, Se ., ' H. w. sr. JOHN,’Actuary. W. C. FA 0N, Ass’t. Sec. Accident Department.) ' G. W,'_BUSSELL, M. D., Med. Director, JAMES CAMPBELL. M.D.. Med. Ex. , E. E. HALLOCK, General Agent 5 Hubinger Bld’g‘:, New Havpn. J. l. HUTCHINSON, Genera Accident Agent. Hartford.
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