. ‘ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE IN NOR-
' in anticipation.
EVENING Galena.
WALK as A‘ NEWSPAPER.
MA IL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
DAILY—One year, 83; six months, $1.75;
three months, 81; one month, 400.
WEEKLY—One year, in advance, $1; six
months. 600,: three months. 35c.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1897.
Origin of the Cake Walk.
Thacake walk proper says the Pal-
ladium, biasits origin among the French
negroes or Louisiana morethan {a cen- .
tury ago. There is little doubt that it
» is an offshoot of some of the old French
country dances. It resembles several
of them in form. From New Orleans
it spread over the entire South and
thence ”North. It was found of con-
venience to the platform negroes. They
were not wedded byllicense, and it was
».seldom that the services of a preacher
At a cake walk a man
might legitimately show his preference
for a woman, and thus publicly claim
her for a wife. In effect the cake walk
was, not different from the old Scotch
were called in.
" marriage, which required only public
acknowledgement from the contracting
parties. So this festival became in
some sense a wooing, an acceptance or
rejection and a ceremony. This ex-
plains its popularity with the blacks,
outside of its beauties, with the accom-
paniment of music, which is competent
at all times to command negro support.
Cake-walking has improved, as do
most things that are constantly prac-
tised. It has lost its old significance
in the South. Negroes now get mar-
ried, when they marry at all, in the
white folks’ fashion. It has become,
however, a pantomime dance. Proper-
The
cake is not much of a prize, though the
1y performed it is a beautiful one.
negro hasa sweet tooth.
A ‘
‘ 7
Why Money is Plenty.
It is regarded bylsome as a remarka-
. ble feature of the present business sit-
uation that there should be a plethora
ofanney in all financial centres. Why,
they ask, if the country-is really pros-
perous and business has experienced a
genuine revival should money be accu-
mulating in the banks and be offered at
_ a- low rate of interest upon satisfactory
securities? Why is not this surplus
money in use in the ordinary transac-
tion of an increased volume of business,
if there has been such increase? '
The question is a natural one, for.
under ordinary circumstances a large
volume of business calls into use all
the available money in circulation, and
business men seek loans at a good and
often a high. rate of-interest. There
are two conditions existing at present,
however, which, tend to make money
easy and plentiful; The first is that
aur exports of breadstutfs and provis~
ions are unusually great, the balance
of trade being so largely "in I our favor
that an unusually large amount of
money. from abroad is finding its way
The
other is. that good crops .and high
prices have enabled the farmers of the
country to liquidate an unusual amount
to American financial centres.
of indebtedness. Instead of borrowing
the farmers, are paying their former
borrowings.
In other words, a heavy foreign de-
mand for our‘breadstuifs and provisions
iE‘di-awmga large amount of money to
this country from abroad, and good
prices and big crops have turned an
army of borrowers into an army of
The combined efl’ect of
these two unusual conditions is that
while the volume of business is greater
than at any time within the past five
years, the volume cf money in circula-
tion has._-.increased
debt-payers.
in still greater
proportion, The country merchants
are thus able to make more prompt col-
lections than usual, and they are able
. to pay for their purchases with corres-
pondingpromptness.
The existence of these two unusual
conditions has thus made aplethora
of money, and “a dull money market
simply indicates an unusual healthy
business condition instead of signs of
”business stagnation. When men can-
not only pay cash for, what they buy,
but can paytheir olddebts into the
bargain, money lenders are sure to ex-
perience a dull business period, but
this is a sign of prosperity rather than
of the reverse. 1
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-—Live Merchants keep their name-
before the Public. An Advertisement
mulllHEfiAZETTE. will be read.
FEMININE CHAT.
Most of the miseries in existence lie
It is a wise woman who buys herChrist-
mas presents now.
AnEnglish soap called Brown Wind-
sor is very popular.
Fools try to convince a woman, but
wise men persuade her.
A man must be in love with his land-
lady when he willingly eats cold buck-
wheat cakes. '
Roman striped silk. petticoats are the
latest caprice in French lingerie.
The women bicyclists in Paris are
wearing high-hee‘ed boots to give the
foot a small appearance.
The theatre bonnet is decidedly
passe. The woman who kno‘ws what
is what wears either no hat at all to
places of amusement or removes the
one she does wear when she is once
under the theatre roof.
Long oyster crackers covered with
chocolate are great favorites served at
women’s luncheons.
A young man who sent some roses to
his sweetheart, accompanied by verses,
in which he compared her cheeks to
their hue, is at present verging upon
insanity because the florist sent yellow
instead of red ones.
A large close bunch of violets is the
correct form of corsage bo C"uet, but,
care must be taken that it is not made
too large or it looks undeniably vulgar.
It is easy to enthuse over foot-ball
players. but it certainly takes a very
vivid imagination to see anything pleas-
ing in the average man who takes part
in bicycle races.
What appalling change has come
over the god of good form that it is al.
'lowable and apparently quite the thing
for very young men to wear very red
neckties with their dinner or evening
coats.
Many dainty needlewomen are mak-
ing handkerchiefs of linen d’India,
with lace‘ insertions and ruffles of foot-
ing. These pretty evidences of my
lady’s handiwork are intended for
Christmas gifts.
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ROSY GHEEKS AND SPARKLING EYES
Follow the Use of Utah Kidney Beans.
The Turners’ great discovery. The
warning notes from the kidneys are,
backache, urinary trouble, frequent
thirst, rheumatism, burning urine,
dropsical swellings, irregular heart ac-
tion. Heed the warning at once. Your
life is in danger. Utah Kidney Beans
regulate the kidneys, cure all urinary
and bladder troubles surely and quick-
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and perfected by THE TURNERS‘ of
Philadelphia. THE TURNERS also
make PO-MELIA-—The Infant’s Friend,.
the_Invalid’s Benefactor. . A perfect
food. Anew discovery for the. little
ones and for the weak. . .
TURNERS’ .LITTLELIVER TURNERS—
a very small pill. Turns your liver.
For sale only in Norwalk by E. P. Week
druggist. R. H. Plaisted. So. N orwald
i he Atelier]. Billiard.
iuented the country around Buena.
Vista, Ohio, which has become famous
as the fv‘belled buzzard,” from the fact
that its ‘movements Were always ac-
:ompanied by a tinkling scund, as
from a. small bell. .
The other day the, bird was cap-
tured, and securely fastened around its
neck was found a brass hell, on which
was engraved, “Hands OR, 1841."
The bell was worn thin from long.
ise,'and was removed from the bird,
filter which the, latter .«Was released.“
—GOlden Days. 1'
Minister Ronni to Retire.
Washington, Oct. 29.—'—'I‘he appearance
of: the story from Honolulu predicting
the removal or the Japanese Minister
Toru Hoshi, and the immediate ap-
pointment of a successor, crealted no
surprise at the Japanese Legatlon. It
was 'said, however, that the Minister’s
stay in the United States after 'his‘ re-
turn, which is looked for about the first
or the year, will be for a limited period
only. ‘
”Preacher Km. mi Wife.
Columbia, S. C., Oct. 29.—The. Rev. J ..
Burdine, a Baptistpreachér, living in
the'upper part of Pickens County, shot
his wife yesterday through the head,
killing her instantly. Then he fired a.
bullet into his'own head. He is still
living, but unconscious. Mrs. Burdine
was a. sister of Maj. Stewart. clerk of
the Court of Pinkens. -
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World’s Record Smashed Again.
Philadelphia, Oct. 29.—Eddie McDuf-
fie yesterday at Willow Grove bicycle
track, established a new world’s record
for one mile, paced, covering the dis- '
tance in 1m., 35‘2-5s., three-fifths of a.
second lower than the record made by
Jimmy Michael on the same track sev-
eral weeks ago.
A Farmer Killed. _
Reading, Pa., Oct. 29.-—-John Lommox,
a. farmer of Frederick township, was
driving from his home to the store in
his carriage yesterday morning. His
horse took fright at a bicycle. and ran
away. Lommox was thrown from the.»
carriage. He fell on his head. crush-
ing his skull, dying instantly.
Large Orders for Torpedoes.
Washington,- Oct. 29.——A large supply
of automobile torpedoes ready for im-
mediate service on board ships is to be
purchased by the navy, and a contract
has been awarded for [twenty-five of
the latest improved rtype, costing $70,000
for the entire lot. Other large orders
will be given later. .
‘The City 01 Topeka Aground.
Tacoma, Oct. ‘29.—The'Alaska steamer
City ofl'l‘opeka. ran aground yesterday
afternoon during . a. fog 'on Brown's
Point, just outside the entrance to Ta-
c'oma harbor. The steamer Santa Cruz
nas been dispatched to pull her 01!.
For many years a bu'zzard‘has‘ ire-C. »
HOW TO FIND OUT.
'Fill a bottle or. common glass with
‘urine. and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys ,
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
. WHAT TO DO. ,
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer’s
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfills every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages. It
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad ef-
fects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many-times during the night to urin-
ate. The mild and the, extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases. If
you'need a medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty
cents and one dollar. You may have a
sample bottle and pamphlet both sent
free by mail. Mention THE GAZETTE,
and send your address to Dr. Kilmer &.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The 'pro-
prietors of this paper guarantee the
genuineness of this affair. - '
WANTED.
nurse to invalid by a repectable and
dress or enquire at 47 Main street, second
floor.Norwalk. S2 tf
To the Board of County Commission-
ers for Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for a Druggist license
to sell spirituous and intoxicating li-
quors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and
cider at 55 Wall street, townvof Nor-
walk. ‘ '
My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line of a
church edifice or public school house,
or the premises pertaining thereto, or
any post office, publicllibrary or ceme-
tery.
Dated at Norwalk this 26th day of
Oct. A. D. 1897.
WILLIAM C. BAUR. Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
tay payers, as defined by law, of the
town of Norwalk, hereby endorse the
application of the above named William
C. Baur, for such license.
Dated at Norwalk this 26th day of
Oct. A. D. 1897.
John P. Treadwell, H. P. Price,Wm.
A. Curtis, Stephen Comstock, H. W.
Kemp. -
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of the town
of N orwalk. .
Dated at Norwalk this 26th day of-
Oct. A. D. 1897.
ANNIE E. SMITH. Asst. Town Clerk.
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~ F. J": CUETIS. “it CO,
Can be found HeatingStoves,
from small Cyclindertolarge
Heaters. I I ' .
The Stamford Ranges in ya»
‘ riety of patterns. _‘
' The Electric on Heaters
with fine combustion.
Also Cooking Utensils and
House Furnishing GOods.
Raymond &Son.‘
Successors toiGaorge H. Raymond; ,
Furniture Dealers and
General Funeral Directors
:46 and 48 Main St, 'llorualk, conn.
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Telephone No . 7 f- i.
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BSJHQORGE W. BRADLEY. (daughter
_ “of the late Wm.'B. Nash.) gives eflicent
an
satisfactory instructions-on me Piano at
.1 her home No. its Main street , '
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When urine stains linen itis evidence
to urinate or" pain in the back, is also
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the evening of December 24, the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be On
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In this distribution of' Christmas gifts not only the boys,but the girls now selling the GA. 1.
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