-- to about $2,000,000. .’ ‘,‘.‘..> .. ‘ ‘, ' .‘ ,’ . . .a x ‘ T H:El E 'V E N1 N. GG AZ E TT E .j '0 ' 1 I” A- LIVING FLY TRAP. One 0m Alligator that Caught about ‘5 Milfinn, More or Less, at a Time. “The big alligator in our menag- erie,” the old circus man said, “didn’t always take his feed very well. Some- times he wouldn’t open his mouth at feeding time, and then We had to re- sort to strategy. Alligators are very sensitive about the nose. When this alligator wouldn’t open his mouth we used to rub the top of his nose very gently. That always madeehim mad, and he’d throw back his upper jaw like a cellar door on hinges. Then we’d throw a chunk of beef, may be five pounds or so, and down would come the cellar door shut again, and he would swallow the beef. In that way we used to give him about twenty—five pounds of beef at a feeding without much difficulty. “The old alligator was very fond of flies. You might think a fly would be pretty small game for a twelve—foot ' alligator, and one fly would be; - but this old alligator Would throw his up- per jaw back and go to sleep, appar- ently. Flies would light around in- side the alligator’s mouth, just the same as they would anywhere out- doors. and when there was about a million there the alligator would shut his upper jaw down, with the flies all inside. Pretty soon he’d throw the cellar door back and set the trap again.”—New York Sun. ISOUTH_1§I_0_I}WALK. Branch Office of GAZETTE No; 12 North Main Street ‘ The railroad commissioners were in town to-day. . _ The Salvation Army'was out in full force last night. The Philharmonic orchestra held a rehearsal last night. Dr. J. T. Kennedy has removed to 51 South Main street. Joe, the Turk, was at the Salvation Army meeting last evening. Another cargo of sand is in port to be used on the new bank building. William F. Brotherton has engaged attorney John J. Walsh to have his ejectment case re-opened. Complaint .was made to the police last night that a well curb had been stolen from a residence on the Roton Point road. - The Saunders’ megaphone attracted considerable attention yesterday after- noon. Mr. Saunders, thinks seriously of having it patented. ' -—Sloop Flash, Captain Washington street bridge. Live cod, 50 pound. Don’t miss the chance. 2t The Washington express was delayed for some time on the bridge this morn- ing by the blowing out of the packing in the cyclinder on the locomotive. Captain P. Martin and his well known sloop Flash are at the Washington street bridge again with a load of live" cod which he is selling at 50 a pound. This will probably be his last trip of the season. Charles R. Helmer the representative of the Hour in this city has resigned and will accept a position in the edi- torial department of the Adams (Mass) Freeman. It is understood that he will be succeeded by Victor Ferris. Artist Washburn this morning sketched a diagram of the People’s market, giving in detail all of the ap- pointments of the store and the exact location of the fire. It is proposed to use the same in a contemplated suit in the courts. ’ Work on the laying of the foundation for the proposed new Methodist church ' was delayed yesterday afternoon for a short time owing to a misunderstanding in reference to the stone being used. The matter has been settled and the work resumed. Martin, at Not an Agnostic. A colored gentleman who occupies the proud position of janitor in a public building has as his guest an un- cle, who is a Baptist minister in a Georgia town. “Uncle Mose,” said the nephew, “de reason why I done hab got ter die top ob d-e wurl is dat I don’ taik no stock in dem foolishness dat I used ter hab down in Georgy. Now all dem signs an’ superstitionistic notions am, done gone.” “I dunno, Dave,” said the reverend uncle. “I hope yo’ ain’ done los’ none ob yo" ’ligion, while disquistiouing wid de white folks. Of co’se, I (1011’ be- lebe in no signs dat ain’ ’cordin’ ter Scriptur, but dey is sumpfin’ ’bout dem. Now, dar am de lef’ hin’ foot ob de grabeya’d rabbit.” _ “I didn’ mean no sich ting as dat, Uncle Mose,” interrupted the nephew. “I mean dem signs an’ superstitions. Ob co’se, de lef’ hin’ foot ob de grabe- ya’d rabbit brings luck. Eberybody knows dat, but dat ain’ no sign, jess a fac’nlaik cf 3. dog crosses yo’ path some one gwine do yo’ wrong, or any- ting dat ebery man knows am so.” "Glad ter heah yo’ say dat, Dave. I was sure ’fraid yo’ got ter be one o’ dem agnostics,” replied the uncle.—~ Washington Star. 4AM EAST ‘NORVWALK. An In the Same Boat. “The Mississippi River is receding," observed the snake editor. “The farmers along its :banks will have to do the same.” replied the horse editor. “How is that?” “They will have to Maple avenue is undergoing thorough repair and when completed will be one of the finest avenues in East Norwalk. It is hoped that Captain Ike will not stop in his improvements until he has reseed, too.”— The Gdrelle sleorl ads. bring eerlam reszells. If You we11lamzllzz'11g0r/moe d1’lj/llll'1lgl0 sell try one 111 the after- [l will pay. ‘ 110011 paper. Tob' Mulch Discomfort. placed every street in this section in, good repair. ' The LeCount cottage at the corner of South Osborn and Cottage avenues is in the hands-of painters. The weekly prayer and praise meet- ing of the East avenue M. E. church ‘ will be held this evening, led by the pastor. - -———‘o.o>——-—— There was once an Irishman who .sought employment as a diver, bring- ing with him his native enthusiasm Although he had never been beneath the water, he had crossed an ocean of one variety and swallowed nearly an ocean of another. But he had the Hi- bernian smile, which is convincing, and the firm chanced to need a -new man. And so on the following Mon- day morning Pat hid his smile for the first time in a diving helmet. Now, the job upon which the crew to which Pat had attached himself was working was in comparatively» shallow water, and Pat was provided with a pick and told to use it on a ledge below in the manner with which he was alreadyfamiliar. Down he went with his pick, and for about fifteen minutes nothing was heard from him. Then came a strong, determined, deliberate pull on the sig- nal rope, indicating that very decided wish to come to the top. The assistants pulled him hastily to the raft and removed his helmet. “Take off the rist av it,” said Pat. "Ll‘ake Off the rest of it?” “Yis,” said Pat. “Oi’ll worrick no longer on a domn job phere 0i can’t spiton me hands.” The distributing water reservoir is to be cleaned out at an early date. —Best creamery butter, 19c lb; grin- ulated sugar, 21 lbs. for $1; six lbs. soda crackers, 25c;five lbs. ginger snaps,250; four lbs. lard for 25c. W'. R. Bates’, Cash Grocery, 47 Main street. M. 20 2t Twenty ladies and gentlemen from Danbury passed through here this morning enroute to the Sunday-school convention in South Norwa‘lk. Missing \Voman’s Body Found. Philadelphia, May 20.—The body of Mrs. Amanda Hollingsworth, aged 60 years, was found lying at the foot of a stairway in the house of her son, with whom she made her home. Mrs. Hol- lingsworth had been missing since last Friday, and her strange disappearance had been reported to the police. Fine Diplomacy. Donn Stanley used to tell the follow- in},r story in relation to the political contest in the United States between Ada ms and Jackson, when both parties were working hard for the German voles. f‘A supporter of Adams com- pained that somebody had been telling the Pcnnsylvanians that Adams had married a daughter of George 111., an untruth which, he averred, would lose, Adams every one of their votes. ‘If that is the case,” said Miss Martineau, ‘why do you not at once contradict it?’ ‘Oh,’ replied the partisan, ‘that would not be of the slightest use; you don’t know these Germans—tote carree! They will believe anything and unbe- lieve nothing. No—we must not con- tradict this wicked lie; we must allow that Adams did marry a daughter of Town Endangered by llIine Fire. Newburg, W'. Va, May 20,—The mines on the upper level of the old Scotch hill are on fire and threaten the ex- istence of the town, which is built over them. The fire was started years ago by malicious persons and has re- cently grown so large that the resi— dents have become alarmed. The French In Africa. Brass, Guinea Coast, Africa, May 20. ——An expedition, presumably French, as French officers and men actively took part in it, has captured and burned-the town of Wa—W’a, in the Boussa coun- try. One hundred mcn were killed and 200 were made prisoners. " A Big Sale of Tobacco. ‘ Nashville, May 20..——E. -C. Morrow & Bro. of Clarksville, Tenn., have closed ,a contract by which they will furnish the Italian government 15,000 hogslieads . of fine dark tobacco, almost the entire _ _ , Jackson married; two of his daugh- crop in this section, The sale amounts ' ' * 1:91.81! ,9, 'A V'v r ' -—Advertho in THE gmrrh. down his throat, ~ 1 L—THOSE SHORT ADSM‘ g c. NW 5] and a certain amount of experience. ' Pat had a ' George III., but we must SWear that ' QinmerciAI-agency. AddressCrelam Publishing-pp Belfast,M_aii_iew - 0 . . ,} _._—; ..-..”-— “M - "OurA r! H . A PARIS SUGGEST-ION. m “n °"'°’ and flow to Furnish Them." llorner’s Furniture. tending Furniture buyers owe it to themselves to examine our in- comparable stock and note our plainly-marked moderate prices be- ‘iore making their selection, even if " only requiring a single article. Lines for Summer Furnishing embrace ENAMELED BEDROOM SUITES 1n all the various tints and decora- tions. , , BEDROOM _ SUITES in Birds-eye Maple, Birch, Oak and Mahogany. ENGLISH BRASS BEDSTEADS in all the new patterns and styles, single, double and twin, from $18.50 to $500.00. _ ENAMELED IRON BEDSTEADS, with brass trimmings; all sizes and prices. Furniture Makers and Importers, 6x, 63, 65 W. 23d St., N. Y. (Adjolnlng Eden Musee.) Hoyt’s Theatre. A Tinge of Jealousy. “I hear,” said one man, “that the President has filled the place that you thought was so well adapted to your capacities.” “You were 'misinformed," was the reply, with a manner of studied hau- teur; “he has appointed another man to the position, but he has not filled it.”—~".Vashingtorn Star. —Advertise in the GAZETTE. ‘ 1.210110 GWEN _ ‘ufilflfifl'l‘ SSS? , ¥ pm For full articulars a l to LEVER BROS, Lt HBdson and flag-Egan St», New York. '- 0.. LESS ThAN cost. We are selling good Cigars by: the box at less than cost. Two packages tobacco, either smoking or chewing. for 5 cents. , _ A full line of smokers’ articles always on .hand. WM. M. warn Successor loll. E. Barker, Nahaokemo Block, So.Norwalk MONDAYEVENING, MAY 24. RETURN or IAN Sunny The Favorite Irish Comedian in his new play, OULD LANG SYNE This is one of the best. plays Mr. Sully has ever offered to the American stage. I” “Sling BENEFIT OF THE STAGE EMPLOYEES h ,éhIeats on sale at Pinneo’s and Plaisted’s. ‘ O 0 O O O O ‘ C . yulééééééeee Ill MIR IIIMPIIIIIN AGGRESSIVE Will Be - SBTOSIO AGENTS. -00-”-000o00-” HIGHEST '01? men GRADE Ladies,’ Gents’ & Boys’ BIGYGLES AS PREM‘IUMS' s For those who cannot leave home. 993' “00-00-04 Premium You can get a To grand prize with- I out caving your Every _ , Sitting Room. 0 Subscriber Young La'dey 0’ ‘3 3 3' 3 ° ‘ ' FINE Elegant P131108 FISHING slooEaBr'nedIa " Paintings. OUTFITS, Icyc e Le Roy’s AND a, . In Three Days " Latest 0 SILKIINE' 3 fw: gay’s Pgogugtgy rgalls HOOKS, 5ch B 'hggoevk VtViLI _ . n a c 33313. IIIIIIIIIIIGIIIN IIWII. Wgrgw glg-w- for 8 8’ ' One Dayfs 22?... .r‘iiiih origgkcg': ' Pictures, EISBW ! ' Fine Camera, Etc., Etc. Retailsrnrigg, Send for a copy of- SEW. M*WW 9K 3; “ 5000 _‘ o LADIES’ a- GENTS’ Gold ' Watches "CREAM,” ~ :2; :::;::r“w f5; BISI MIKIS _ 1 published, contain- PREMIUM 037. i l0.'000 “Boss" 15 yr. cases. Your cl oi ' of movements Elgln or Waltlhaffi Free for the a-Sklng' TO OUR Nothmghke 1t ever F“ E E PATRDNS. Offered before' It Yours for a few hours work. beats hard times. 13 mm Our offers are genuine. Ex-Mayor E. F. Hansodis Mana er and Treasurer 'of the company. References, People’s National, :ank,‘ o Belfast, or R. J. Homer & Co.,‘ W ~ g, $100,000w111 be expended to. increase .the. circulation of “CREAM”, ,3 Il- ‘ l3 North Main. Sfr'eel, Lather M [Wright CARRIAGE BUILD-ER AND DEALER, MADISON AND FRANKLIN STREETS, SOIIIN NONW'ALK. Agent for ‘ ' I . _~ 5: Pierce, Rochester, - Lena e Black Diamond ‘_ . orlhhamplon . 3 ‘ BIGYGLES. I » - Prices from $37.50 to $100. But not after bones, Ever since she began trading with us her meat has been sent home Elttg‘éizttl’i’ltsui’éta.fittilflg‘hettieéudt"001101233300?§.IS%§£§e§hi$.i“::§.%libig girl}: unfit3rstarthesauruses;all;assassintaunts: Guarantees.attracthas rrung..-erasure-masnears nights. Have you seen it? .1 E. :r. WADI—IAMS. PEOPLE’S MARKET, ' \ . South Norwalk. Amos, Buffalo, not. Never mind, try again. The customer who can guess nearest to the number of Steaks had a hammock. then he’d sleep here; the store looks so nice and tidy he hates to go home Telephone call 18-2. Use it. Free and prompt delivery. $100 PIIR $75: That is What I am doing, by selling $100 No. 7 Orient Wheels for $7 5. ' ' Also selling $75 Saracens for $60 REPAIRING AND NENTING. V i A large assortment of first-class second-Hand Wheels from $20 up. " Yours llnlil Dealh, - . - N. A. SAUNDERS, Experl‘in Bicycles, I2 North Main Street, Soulh Norwalk. M '1 q. 1r..é.\ , ‘ \jirw' Rambler Bicycles. . Special Reduction on STORMER BICYCLES. Full Sized Stormers, $50 I 24 inch Stormers, $35 26 inch Stormers, 40 | Ideal Bicycles reduced to 45 SPECIAL CASH RATES. 'l'l-IE J. ‘l’. PBOWIT‘I’ GO. » INSURANGE fl:- t n a L ife . GOIPANY. Made the Following Gains in the Year l896: Increase in Income, ' $ I ,057,8 I 6.28. Increase in Assets, $ l ,997,234,42. Increase in Surplus, $I98,8I6,8I. Increase in ‘New Life Business, $ I 598,668.00. Increase in Life Insurance in' Force, ‘ $5.508,680.00. Increase in Accident Insurance in Force, $2 I ,736500 00 Increase in Accident Premiums, $ I 75,086.72—0r 62 per cent. 7 Increase in New Life Insurance Written in Connecticut $3 I 0,642.00. ~ ’ . Increase in total Life Insurance in Connecticut. ' $472,569.00. From the increased Surplus the usual increase of dividends. lo policy-holdarswill to paid in I891, making the Twenlv-Flflh Regular Annual Increase of Dividends lo the insured, and a-reoord unparalleled 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 lo . income on the Life business of lhis company, excluding lho' Accident business, is somewhat .low1rtLha: lalsf yiear, and is 23 per cent. I.“ fhanfho average oxpensoo e on ea ing urel mulua u - ' .‘ for the Year I895. p y I “mam“ Their figures for “396 have not been published. vacuum a. BIILKELEY, President. J .0. WE ESTER, Vice-Pres. J . L. ENGLISH. Sec. H. W ST. JOHN. Actuary. ' C. E. GILBERT, Ass’t, Sec. ' 4 W. C. FAXON, Ass’t. Sec. Accident Department. - G. W,,BUSSELL M. D,, Med. Director JAMES CAMPBELL M.D.. Med. Ex. E. .E. PERI-LOCK, General Agent, 5 Hubinger Bld’fzu New Hoveh’. . a 0.1. Huth-IjlusoN, general,Accidentagep‘t, Hartford-A _
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