elven FREE EACH mowrn (During 2229?} UUU‘U'UUUU' U U '0‘ W 4 First Prizes, each of$ltlo Dash. 20 Second “ 40 Third For particulars send you: name and fuil address to Lever Bros, Ltd., [111115011 8:. Harrison Sta, New York. " $100 Pierce Speclal Bicycles. " S 25 field 1111111». U Sunlight soAP WRAPPERS i WMWMWWt ‘_.._.___..... EVENING GAZETTE ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE, IN NOR- WALK As A NEWSPAPER]. MAIL suescmpr/ors. DAILY—One year, 33; six months, $1.75; - three months, 81 ; one month, 400. WEEKLY—One year, in advance, :51; months. 60c.: three months. 350. ‘ six SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1897. Civil Service‘Reform. The indications are, that a severe at- ta ,.-k will be made at the present session of Congress, upon Civil Service Re- form. There is a feeling ”that protec- tion to office holders has gone far e- nough. How extensive this opinion is, and what will be the result no one can predict. Civil Service Reform is the pet and hobby of the Mugwumps, and the politicians not knowing the num- erical strength of the Mugwump vote have favored this reform, generally, against their wishes and judgment. We believe that if Congressman should have the boldness to announce that he was opposed to Civil Service Reform and that he de- fied the Mugwumps he would not lose over one vote in a thousand, and he might adopt sub voce Col. Asa Bird Gardner’s famous slogan with a feeling that he was not running much risk. In fact both of our great parties ought to .bid the Mugwumps defiance, for they have been deferred to so much that they regard themselves as the only de- positories and oracles of all kinds of The present agi- the past " however, any governmental policy. tation of currency reform, harmful tariff agitation are Mugwump hobbies which have done and will do much mischief and it is high time that the pitiful: minority of Mugwu‘mps should Ceaseto dominate the councils of our great political parties. -‘ The Mugi wump policy of rule or ruin delivered New York city over to the Tammany leeches; .The' blame is laid at Senator P1att’sdobr, but certainly it was ask- ing too much that the regular Republi- can organization should commit an act ofself-eifacement that Mugwumpery might rule. Mugwumpery is the life of Civil Ser ice Reform, Free Trade and currency reform, and unless the Mugwump method and plans are adopt- ed intact they act the part of the sulky school boy who will not play, unless he' is captain. We should like to see the issue raised on this civil service reform ‘ question fought out fairly and settle " the question whether or not this ad- ' " ministration and future ones shall con- 1 tinue to make obesance to the Mug} 111nm ps. T a smashing of Civil Service Reform would be a good test and the, American people would be by a large majority with the smasher. FEMININE CHAT. The shabbiest room looks artistic b1' lamp-light. Silver scales are dainty accessories for my ladies’ desk. The man, who is good to his mother is sure to make a good husband. Little jeweled chains seem to be very much in demand for Christmas gifts. ' Why is it men never look half the flights in the morning that women do ‘9 A blazing plum pudding is better than all sorts of Fourth of July pyro- technics. ' Once your nerves begin to falterand the whole foundation of life seems to be undermined. ' ' ' The genuinely honest woman never says she is enamoured of gray hairs when they are in her own head. - Is there anything more exasperating than a vain endeavor to get into om- munication with some one over the ‘phone, or to be unceremoniously cut off from communication when you are just in the middle of a most interesting conversation. ‘1‘ When you want one thing with all ' y_ou1 hea1t as a Christmas gift, it comes 1athe11hard to act pleased over any- thing else. The most contented state'of min, is when we hare too little- to be either jealous or worried over the defections of husband or sweetheart. It is a joy to. hear the pretity baby voices waxing eloquent over the wou- derful dolls, barking dogs and other special Christmas joys and toys. The frantic actions of toy monkeys aid the advent of Christmas, though the weather is anything but in keeping with the season. And now we see the fond mother and the infant trailing into the photogra- pher’s when baby’s picture will be taken for papa. In nine cases out of ten, however, the child is so dressed up for this special occasion that father fails to recognize his own offspr' mg": when the photograph is p1 esented Notice of Hearing-4 Wall Street Paving Assessments. WHEREAS, under the provisions of 1 the Charter of the City of N orwalk, it is the duty of the Councfl of said City, after deducting streetinterscctions and after deducting that portion which the street railway companies are required by law to pave, to assess one-qua1tc1 of the expense of paving Wall Street in said City. with vitrified brick upon the pe1sons 11 hose p1110pe1 t1 shall abut upon that part of the street so paved, upon one side thereof, of such expense upon the pe1sons 11 hose pr opeit1 shall abut upon that part of the str ”eet so paved upon the othet side the11,eof in such p1110po1tions and amounts, as shall, in the judgment of said Council be just and equitable, and as the benefits to said property, from said paving, shall warrant and 11e- quire; and WHEREAS, the total expense of said paving, after making the afo1esaid de— ductions, it is estimated at $2,154. 24, Now The1ef01e NOTICE is het eby Given, thata meet- ing of the Council of the City of N011- walk, 11 ill be held in the Council Room, in said City, December 14th, 1897, at7 :30 o’clock in the e1 ening, for the purpose of assessing the expense and benefits arising and accruing by said City with vitrified brick, and all persons interested therein a1e helebv notified to appear at said time and place, and be heard thereon, if they mav so desire. _ Dated at the City of N011 walk, Dc- cember 11th, 1897. By 01de11 of the Council of said City EDWARD '.‘M LOCKWOOD Cit1 Clerk. NOT ICE. City Tax Books. Notice is hereby given that the As- sessors have delivered to me the City Tax Books, and that the same, may be seen in my oflice, Room ‘4, GAZETTE Building. E. M. LOCKWOOD, City Clerk. ANNUAL MEETING. . The annual meeting of the Fairfield County Agricultural Society w1ll be held at Norwalk Park, Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 1897, at 9 o’clock, a. 111. Im- portant business. GEORGE CLARKE, Secy. J. II. JENNINGS, UND‘ERIAKER! No. 7, MAIN STREET. NIGHT BELL AT OFFICE. and one quarter' 1 eason of the paving Dof Wall street in- and other traveling sidewalk toys her— , T0 RENT. O RENT—A large hall' 1n the GA- ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles Olmstead, Masonic Building. FOR SALE. ' ‘ FOR SALE—~C’anopy top wagOD, 2 seats. In good condition. ton, Insu1ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf 4 OR SALE—Three fine building lots on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf CR SALE—One of the best building lots 1n the city; five minutes walk from Bridge. Water and gas on street. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf OR SA LE—A house on Wilton ave- nue, Grooms. Will be Sold cheap. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf WANTED. ANTED—B o 11row e 11s to the amount of $50. 000. Good secu1 - ity required. W. H. Byington, Insu1- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf AN TED—Houses and Real Estate to sell. W. H. ByingtOn, Insu1- ance, GAZETTE Building. , N30 tf ANTED—Contractors to know that the Fidelity and Deposit Co., ofMaryland, furnishes su1ety. W. H. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build-i ing. N30 tf FE DIALE HELP WANTED. FREE VVATCH—Ladies, send us your full name and address and we will express you 75 of our exquisite ARABI- AN PERFUMO PACKETS to sell among friends, at 10 cents each; when sold, remit us the money (less express charges) and we will mail you for your trouble a beautifully engraved gold filled stem-winding lady’s Swiss watch (double cases) guaranteed in every way. Name nearest express office and'ad- dress, Arabian Perfume 00., Bridge- water, Conn. Dl) 3t FREE TEA SET—Ladies, send us your full address plainly written, and and we will express you 75 of our ex- quisite ARABIAN PERFUMO PACKETS to sell among friends, at 10 cents each; when sold, remit us the money (less ex- press charges) and we will send you a beautiful decorated china tea set of 56 pieces for your trouble, full size for‘ family use. Name nearest express of- fice and address, Arabian Perfumo Co., Bridgewater, Conn. 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You press a button and- 1 the Umbrella does the- rest. Taffeta, $2. 48 . Silk, guaranteed for 11:. year ....-... Mail orders will receive careful attention. 3%“ ~ 316%» Outfitters to Men. ‘ lllllll SIORES 47 Cortlandto 111m ‘rGreenwtch 211 Sixth AV.,‘ N... 14th Street 125th Street,‘ Corner 3d A". NEW YORK CITY. 52 1111.1 511115151. RENOVATED . AND W NEWLY FURNISHED. ELECTRIC Licu'rs. Ll, N 'MI v I.“ I 'A, FIRST CLASS ‘CAFE. _ FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMIEN. AN EXCELLENT- DINNER FOR so cents. @1 Conducted'with a view to please its patrons in all particulars. , - ____‘THE NE1v———— ' ” I HOTEL PRESTONV JOHN HADDEN, PROPRIETOR. I I Bring in your Christmas ads. ~ 1 N30 tf Will . I - be sold cheap. Apply to W. H. Bying- ‘decneed , , I " 279 Broadwaynlear Chambers " romance“; 8 _ ‘ , $1.00 to; this: , efice as a. new subscription to. the TWEEKLY cameras and NE W 1110112 WEEK- . —+FOR;_'.1 The vening Gaze leNe'ws Buys ’ 81 News Girls." OVER $100.00 WORTH 0F BRIZES. WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BOYS 0R GIRLS MAKING THE. LARGEST. SALES PREVIOUS T0 DECEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH. .\ 6. VA , Each boy or girl will receive on coming to buy a stock of papers, :1 number. To this} number will be credited each day the number of papers sold. At the close of business on the evening cf December 24, the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be on record in the“ business office of this paper and the prizes will be awarded. In this distribution of Christmas gifts not only the boys,but the girls now selling the GA- ZETTE may take part. Any bright lad or lass can compete for the prizes on the same V terms offered to those already on the list. All that is necessary is to apply at the GAZETTE counting room, give the name of the applicant and receive a number. The appended list of prizes speaks for itself. News boys and news girls in striving for I them will not merely be workingxfor the prizes but making more money than ever before. It 1s a great chance for bright boys and girls and there IS little question of the way they Will The Prize List. N o 1—A Scholarship of Ten Weeks’ Personal Instruction 1n the Academic, Business bhorthand Typewrltlng, Telegraphy and Penmanship Departments of Eastman BIISIIIOSS \. treat it. No.1- A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail book included] in Shorthand, at Eastman Business college. . ‘ N o 3—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, without books] 1n Bookkeeping. at Eastman Business college. 11 1 ~ . . “No 4—A Ten Weeks’ Course [Instruction by Mail] in Shorthand, at Easing“ Bil:- iness college. . . ~No. 5--A Complete Set of Shakespeare’s Works, 8 volumes. . - 'I . No. 6—Pair of Nickel Plated Club-’skates. " " ' l . .' No. 7-Rugby Foot Ball. A A - No.- 8—Boy’ _s Sweater a beauty, 'one Of the best. No. 9,——P_a‘ir— of Boy’ 5 or Girl’s Fine Shees. No. Ill—Silk Gloria Umbrella- ' . _ Noll—Boys Sled ’ . : , No.12—Four bladed Pocket Knife ' ' l ' ' ‘ - 5 '- No.13—Silver Dollar. No. 14—One- half dozen Handkerchiefs. 'No. 157Boy’ s Windsor Tie. . " No‘i'164Ha'lf Dollar in Silver. '1... 11......» News Girl-111111181. LY TRIBUNE 1 W111 be credited ‘% with 50 sales a: Very subscriber obtained. Help the Newsboys and Newsgirls to win the Prizes by buying a GAZETTE eVery night '.
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