1 L Elbe Royal is the highest grade balling powder m. Actual tests show it goes one. third further than any other brand. PDWDEB Absolutely Pure o ROYAL BAKING POWDER 60., NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. See adv. sleigh for sale. And the next morning was cold. . ‘ W. Weaver has been granted a‘patent on an improved loom. The Officers of St.'Joseph’s T. A. B. society were installed last night. - ~Sleighs new and second hand. For sale and to rent. Luther M. W'right. ' . F. 1 tf. 'The Over River High school class of ’98 will give a Chafing-dish party Wednesday evening, February 10 in Lockwood’s hall. ' The Trinity church club of young men will hold a reception to-night. 5" _Rev. A. S. Kavanagh, of South N or- iwrlk will lecture this evening in St. ' aul’s church, Waterbury. The State Conference of the D. A. R. ~ ill meet in Bristol next Tuesday, sev- i. eral members of the Norwalk chapter ' ‘ill attend. ‘ Two men with spears harvested quite ‘ 4!: crop of eels through the ice in the harbor at the rear of the James build- : ing this morning. The city sheriff this morning official- 1y notified the Mayor ant1 City Council of the resignation of Edward P. Weed ’ as auditor of the city accounts. ——Trya bottle of 13ng Syrup, of Tola Tar and Wild Cherry, the quickest and safest cough remedy known, 250 and 50c per bottle. J 'l t Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ferris will entertain the Veteran Whist club at their residence in West street, South Norwalk,)Saturday evening, February 12th. HHHHH ” At the Congregational chapel this evening the subject will be “Does Sin bring its own Punishment, and in what. way and along what lines ? ” A most important question, and there should be a large attendance. The Pastor will lead the meeting. A Kamschatka cat with a Klondike) disposition has been added to the Oleander museum. —Eastman Kodaks and supplies at Rigg's Drug store. J 7 tf A frozen water pipe caused a cessa- tion of work on the Ferd Hayes sausage machine yesterday. John Tryon is ill at his home in East Norwalk. Sarah, widow of William P. Reyn- olds died at her home on Osborn ave- nue yesterday, aged 96 years. This is Zeroic weather. The mer- cury registered on \Vall street ther- mometers 3 degrees below zero at 6 o‘clock this morning. - _ Miss Bresie Benedict is ill at her home in East avenue. Mrs. Winfield Scott of Elm street is spending a few days in Ridgefield. Men of middle age like to be called “old boy,” while the veriest kid revels in the delight of . being called ‘.‘old iman." _ , ‘ ‘ -—‘Livo,l\ierchants keep their names before the Public. An Advertisement in THE GAZETTE will his road. Annual Sales over6,ooo.ooo Boxes 3 annual; ' FOB BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS such. as Wind and Pain in the Stoma . , Giddiness. Fulness after meals. Head- . ache, Dizziness. Drowsiness. Flushings » ' of Heat. Loss of Appetite. Costive‘ness. Blotches on the Skin. Cold Chills. Dis- turbed Sleep. Frightful Dreams and all . Nervous 'and Trembling Sensations. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVEBELIBI' IN TWENTY MINUTES. Every sufferer will acknowledge them to be A WONDERFUL MEDlCINE. MECHAM’S PILLS. taken as direct- ed. will quickly restore Females to com— plete health. They promptly remove obstructions or irregularities of the sys- tem and cure Sick Headache. For :1 Weak Stomach ’ Impaired Digestion ' Disordered Liver . IN MEN. WOMEN 0R CHILDREN Bieecham’s Pills are j aththout aRwal And have the LARGEST BALE . , Patent Medicine In the World. , "sh-I .. - p . metalle-uxfitores. . 1, l. m GAZETTE mum ll now If the. “cooked up” town house “scheme” was so soon to be done for what in the world was it begun for. ' Who placed the money in various sa- loons to boom the town house “scheme.” If Attorney Warner does not usually prepare his cases with more care. Who paid for the trolley tickets dis- tributed at South Norwalk yesterday. If the Merrill workers were not a little too freely lubricated last night. Why the, chief fugleman of the select- men desert-ed them at the last ditch. .[f the town foots the new town house architect’s bill. Why the drunks at last night’s meet? ing were all in favor of a new town house. ‘ ‘ 5'" If Mr. Hill satisfied M r. Lockwood of his citizenship. Why Dr. Acton added his amend— ment to Attorney Warner’s already weakened brief. ~ If Frank and Sam have smiled since the meeting. —~~<o-o>~—~ - Y. M. C. A. An interesting Programme Consisting of Music and Recitations, Rendered. The Young Men’s Christian Associa- tion rooms in the Bohannan building, on Elizabeth street, South N orwalk, were again hospitably throwu open for visitors last night._ Quitea number availed themselves of the opportunity to spend a most en- joyable evening. A programme of music and recitations had been arranged and consisted of the following numbers: Piano solo, Mrs. Bertha M. Adams;- duet, violin and piano, Misses Ethel and Sybil Merriam; vocal solo, Mrs. C. F. Boutwell; recitation, Victor W.. Ferris; medley, piano, J Oseph Bartram; vocal solo, Dr. George R. McGonegal; horizontal bar exhibition, Thomas Richardson and his class in physical culture. The programme was well re ceived. Refreshments of coffee, sandwiches and cakes were afterward served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. AMUSEMENTS. The Paymaster. The Katherine Rober company ap- peared in “The Paymaster" last even- ing at Hoyt’s Theatre. The play is one of peculiar interest as every one who ever saw it can attest. The Rober company bore out all, the parts in an excellent manner. Inthe many thrill- ing situations of the Drama» there is ample opportunity for Miss Rober to display her ability which she did to the pleasure of her audience. ' The bill for this evening is the “Clemenceau .Case” The matinee for to-day is “Doris.” ‘ V A V Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Norwalk Lock company was held, yesterday, at *which theifollowing board of directors was elected: E. Hill, E. Beard, Frank G. Noyes, W. F. Bishop, A. F. Baird iand A.vN. Wildman. At a subsequéht meeting E. Beard was elected presi- dent and treasurer, and D. E. Disbrow, secretary. It is rumored that the present officers will retire and that the directors will engage a manager from outside who will be given full power to re-organize the office and working forces and insti- tute economies in the hope of preserv- ing the property for all the stockh old~ e rs. ————-—'-<o.o>——— Wilton. v While not exactly making hay while _ FACE RS Pimples. blotclies, blackheads, red. rough, ‘ Oily, mothy skin, itching, s‘caly scalp, dry, thin, and falling hair, and baby blemishes prevented by CUTICURA SOAP, the most effectl‘ye skin purifying and beautifying soap m. the world, as well as purest and . - sweetest for toilet, bath, and nursery. @iicura S‘oar .3 sold throughout the world. Por‘rnn DRUG no .(vnssl. Coma, Sole Props, Boston, U. S. A. 0:)" “ How to Prevent. Face Humors,” mailed free. EVERY HUMM 1‘"°‘l‘.,"é'.§‘.’;‘§3..‘fEilli‘éim" / A GREAT SEA-coudsea. The Monster Pretoria a Triumph of Ger- man Ship Bu lding. New York, Feb. 3.—The expected ar— rival in New York of the steamer Pre— toria cf the Hamburg—American Line. is attracting a‘great deal of attention in the shipping community. The Pennsylvania, of this line, upon her en- try into the transatlantic Service, cre- ated a positive sensatiogl not only in the maritime world, which is familiar with ships and shipping, but with the public at large. This colossal freight carrier not only wiped out all'records in the line. of tonnage capacity, but set the mark so far in advancé‘of anything previously accomplished that she has not yet been excelled by the production of any rival company. ' The Pretoria is the crowning triumph of the extensive ship—building estab- 'lishment of Blohm & Voss, at Ham- burg, Germany, and adds another suc— cess to the many already achieved by years. She has a length over all or 536 feet, a breath of 62, a depth of 42, and a displacement of 23,500 tons. No steamship in the world has a greater canpying capacity. The Pretoria, meas- ured as buildings are, is seven stories high, and above her seven decks, and 70 feet above the surface of the water, is the captain’s bridge, from which the commander of this monster ship may control her movements by the most comprehensive system of mod— ern electrical signals, reaching to all departments of the vessel. The Pretoria has capacity for 20.000 tons of freight, an amount which it would take twenty-five railroad trains. of twenty—five cars each to transport by rail. . It must not be understood “that the Pretoria is only designed for cargo carrying. She has most lux- urious accommodations for 328 cabin passengres, and comfortable and roomy quarters for a large number of trav- elers by steerage, as well as for the large crew necessary for handling her. Structurally considered, the Pretoria is an example of the latest and mos: modern skill in ship building. She is divided into thirteen water-tight com- partments by twelve transverse bulk- heads, and base. double keel for her entire length. She is, therefore, prac- tically non-sinkable. THE BROOKLYN’S CRUISE. ' Ordered to the West Indies and the Caribbean Sea. Washington, Feb. 3.—The cruiser Brooklyn will leave the Brooklyn Navy Yard to-morrow for an extended cruise, which will keep her out of Uni- ted States waters until late this spring. Her itinerary includes stops at the fol- lowing ports: St. Thomas, Santa Cruze, St. Lucia, Laguara, Port Cabellos, Sav- inalla. and Colon. When the last- named port is reached the Brooklyn .Will be placed on waiting orders. She is not expected to arrive at Colon until April 1. It is probable that the department will order her to come home with the North Atlantic squad- ron, which is scheduled to sail for northern waters about April 4. The fleet of United Statesvessels in the vicinity of Cuba was strengthened yes- terday by the arrival of the Nashville Is a Crisis Expected? Washington, Feb. 3.——Representative Berry, of Kentucky, a Democratic member of Foreign Affairs Committee of the House, said yesterday that he thought the situation in Cuba was more grave than the Administration desired known. ’ “The recent order for the Brooklyn and Montgomery,” said Mr. Berry, “to go to Southern waters is, in my opin- on in anticipation of trouble. Then gen- eral sentiment in the Foreign Affairs the snow flies, T. F. Gilbert took ad- vantage of the stormy weather on Wed- day to close a contract with the Deer- ing Harvester Co. of Chicago 111., to handle their noted line of mowers, harvesters, horse-rakes, and binder twine. Thoughts of the hay field have a warming effect this zero Weather. The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Matthew’s church, resumed the Weekly meetings at the rectory on Wednesday afternoon. ' .Those of our local weather sharps . who have been predicting a continu- ance'of the mild Weather of January have not been visible this week. They are too busy shoveling snow. Tuesday morning when the snow was piling up into big drifts on our streets, Alfred Olmstead, and Theodore Corn— stock braved thestorm and did their neighbors a good turn by driving their snow plows from James Taylor’s resi- dence to the Congregational church. It was a thoughtful act and greatly ap- preciated those who travel about on foot. An the rumor of another real estate boom is afloat. This time it is parties from New York who wish to locate a fresh air'home amid the health environ- ments of Old Wilton, and are accused of having a cool $50,000 to invest. We . cannot vouch for this "story, but We ’ope its true. - ‘ V .V February ,is putting ‘er for the smallest monthtin the year. mans/crime“: 'lfllEhAZlM‘IE. ._ the probability of trouble Committee is that the Administration expects some crisis when the auton- omy plan fails. The fact that the re- ports given out at the State Depart- ment and those sent by De Lame to Spain differ materially is proof that the Administration is not making pub- lic half its information. llIore Vessels Going to Cuba Washington, Feb. 3.——In addition to the Maine and the Brooklyn, the United States Navy will soon be represented in West Indian waters by the» cruiser Montgomery, the gunboat Wilmington and the training ship Annapolis. This action has been decided on as a pre- cautionary measure to offset the ex- pected coming of a. Spanish flotilla and in Cuban seacoast towns. _—._——— 0 Advance in Wire Nails. Cleveland, Feb. 3.—The American Steel and Wire Company, in other words the consolidation of the entire American wire industry, seems to be an accomplished fact. One of" the strongest indications in support of the conclusion is a sudden and marked stiffening in the price of wire'and nails, which has come generally this“ Week. The price was put up on Mon— day over $1 a. ton beyond what it was previous to the recent temporary drop, and as much as‘ $3, $4 or $5 a ton over some prices for wire which were re- ported as having been made last week. This huge concern, with a capitaliza- tion cf $87,000,000, all representing prop- erty, owns all the establishments-in the. country with which wire rod mills are connected. JacksonWill Fight Again. I San Francisco, Feb. 3.—-The Olympic . r I ‘ 5 V up 1095.. 0f weath- ' Club has signed Peter Jackson and Jim Jeffrles for afltwenty-round’ ‘50.: , ”Mfanfll‘ ”a SYRUP The men will ,meet‘ about, Mercia. 20.11:; the x ‘ . Mechanics' Pavilion an. "nus mm- .: _ Bonk Cuhlor Forced to Resign. New York, Feb. 3.—It was announced yesterday that William J. Quinlan, Jr.. cashier of the Chemical Bank, had handed in his resignation under un- common clrcumstances. In his letter employed methods that were not right to conceal from the directors, and that he had made .loans aggregating $393,000 on his own responsibility and without consultation with President Williams. House Republican Canons To-nlght. 'Washington, Feb: 3.—To-night at 8 o’colck the Republican caucus of the members of the House of Represents;- . the plan to hold this caucus last Tues- day, but it was finally decided to post- pone it until to-nlg‘nt. The caucus is for the purpose of choosing a. Repub- lican Congressional Committee, which will consist of one representative from each State. Japan Ready to Fight. London, Feb. 3.—A Dispatch to the Daily Mail from Nagasaki says: “It is believed that Japan is most actively preparing for war.” A dispatch from Shanghai says that several thousand Russian troops have entered Manchu— ria. with the consent of the authorities at. Pakin.’ . AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. l‘hoir Names do not Indicate Their Spec- ial Object. The Providence Telegram says that many agricultural colleges, especially in New-England, show a" disposition to conceal their special function as schools of agriculture. “The college in Maine,” it declares, “has had its name changed to "the University of Maine] omitting any allusion to farm- ing, and will add a school for the production of lawyers to its equip- ment. The State continues to be tax-ed for its support. The professors of the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- logo are ashamed of the‘ name, and want it called the Massachusetts Col- lege. Professors in our Rhode Island College of Agriculture and the Me- chanic Arts have not waited for legis- lation, but quietly talk about the Rhode Island College, a title which would belong to Brown if it was to be assigned to any institution. How can these men be expected to accom- plish much for the elevation of farm- ing and the farmer when they sail under false colors and do not like to have it known that they, are connected with an institution where farming is taught?” A Model Husband. A very active old gentleman who lives in the southwestern part of the city is noted in his neighborhood for his industry in keeping his yard in fine condition. He works hard all day in the city, but when he returns from work he is always active in helping with the work at home. He is .es— pecially good to his wife, and he helps her much in her household labors. She appreciates his help, too, for the work is done so willingly. Not long ago the old gentleman was helping at his house. He was doing morethan two hired peOple would do. A neighbor happened by and say him bustling about the kitchen. The neigh- bor remarked that 'he was a model husband. To this the man replied: “Well, I want to be just as kind to my wife as I can. When I get to heaven I am going to hunt up my first wife and beg her pardon for not help- ing. her more."—-Topeka. State Journal. at: , . A, Great Surprise. _’ ,A‘Michigan paper tells a. story of a little girl named Hattie, whose mother was putting her to sleep one night. At last her mptber said: , _ "Hattie, dear, I an anxious that you getlvgulet and go to sleep, because I want to go downstairs and join in the evening prayers.” . asked Hat- “Who’s doin’ to pway?” tie. “Why, Uncle William, of course, dear.” “Uncle William pw-ay?” said the baby, with wide-eyed astonishment, and springing up in bed in the vigor of her surprise. “W'y I fawt he was a. Demokwat?" ' 411"” , ONE ENJOYS Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken-,it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and, Bowels, cleanses the sys- tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever» ro- duced, pleasing to the taste an ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its, action and truly beneficial in its ,effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent Qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug- gists. Any reliable ,druggist who may: not have it onhand will pro- wishes to try . "1t. Do'not accept any substitute. ‘ ' ~‘ IMMAW-OM—J 4 ‘ renounce-mo new i, ,. ,of resignation, Quinlan said he had cure. it. prom tly for any one who. to. -' o o . o , . _ . , , _ . , . . . . o _ - 2 A Pleasure at Last. 0 ' , ' ., . o o 9 . . : ‘ , OLD ms 0 5. g . 8 o o o o o o . o 8 . . 3 No Muss. No Trouble. . O o 0. 0 MA" The Cleanest, Fastest Dye for Soile‘d ' or Faded Shirt Waists, Blouses, ~ Ribbons, Curtains, Underlinen,etd., whether Silk, Satin, Cotton or Wool. sold in All Colors by Grocers and Druggists, or mailed free for 15 cents; Address, THE MAYPOLB SOAP DEPOT. 12" Duane Street. New York- cooonoooouumoouooooouuuoooooueoooooou oosoooooooooooooooooooooocooooooooosooooooodo ,5 1 ; . «unannounced-onion.”one" P' » . i° I WASH ES mo DYES * AT ONE OPERATION ANY COLOR. OISen Brethers’ . YWHITE SHOE STORE. ‘vV inter Tan, Bulldog Toe,at $2.48. Enamel with Double Sole, at $2.48. Box Calf, Bulldog Toe, at $2.48. Patent Leather, Double Sole, Bull dog Toe, 2.48. \Ve have also made Sweeping Reductions in all our stock of Ladies’ up to date Shoes. ladies Fine Calf Shoes, Lace and Sutton, Ladies‘ Fine Box Calf, Lace and Button, Ladies’ Fine Enamel, Glee-n Bros.’ W swam Buunluo, - llllllllal Jan. an Feb. Sale of up-to-dateShoeSl “The Balance of Our Entire Slack of Men’s $3.50 and $4 Shoes’f ————IN——- Bulldog Toe, Lace and Button worth $4 and $5,all go in this Sale at $1.98 a pair. 100 prs. Misses rhoesmorth $1.25 and $150 at 890 a pair. 200 prs Ladie's' Shoes,worth$1.50 all sizes, and the latest Toe Shapes, _ at 980 a pair. We have given away the Gold and now we propose to offer you the greatest bargain sale of shoes for the next 60 days ever held in l’orwalk. hite Shoe Store,- »- - nonwm, noun. 1. $1.00: ‘ " ~.» r. tea-Lava but never drips, the ink Warranted Solid Gold. . Beautiful Chased Holder. ; . yaw FN omce, giving the but of satisfaction, and they are in use in the ha and business ofices and among all classes of users of pens in Norwalk and vicinity. Orders are received from all parts of the country. ' Samples to be seen and orders received at the GAZETTE OFFICE. WI. 0 You may think it cannot possess merit or durability, the price is so low; but the “Lincoln” is a. $2.50lfen reduced to $1 00. It is durable, always ready to “go? owing steadily. and uniformly. They are 'in use. in this 6, insurance ANDNE RE'IGHT LINE BETWEEN NORWALK, SOUTH NORWALK W YORK. , CITY [IF NORWALK. PROPELLERS VULll-AN an EAGLE. Leave Picr23, E. R. Beekman 813., where in New York or its vicinity. on account ofthe owne’rs thereof. oooooooo Hm ’ ' ‘mm ~_ swift (w . . V ‘ r; Mowwoooogg by mail. 01‘ REWARD $ ness men sup li stamps for five easy essons Impala. LAM?“ (rm-1mm tins goooquowwowwwwwwow l All persons are forbid trusting any 0090009000009000000000000009900600 9000* TENOGRAPHY, Bookkeeping, Banking, Correspondence’ g etc.. thoroughly taught, Six months with us equal to a year in any wanted, Unemployed Young» Men, 3 . whose education has been finished in Public SchoOls, ' Academies and Colleges, to write for our plan of instruction We train for practical work and always secure sit.» nations for worthy graduates of the;Business and Shorthand Courses o"; cancy 01 k or Tele h 0 rotor er grgpwitge competent assistants without charge. .1: u are seeki ém ‘0 out and willing to study send. ten. two-cont yo "g m in Shorthand. Studeéts commence work any time. No vacations; Boardand otherexpepsesmoderate. Railroad ‘ Ify0u_oxpect)togo to College write for our ireecatalogu'o. . ; cumugsi‘tiomns. President, Poughkeepsle', 'N. ' Y. 1 ;. oooooooé MogfwwoMM-oo ortooooowmwtwywfi p . . New York, at 3 p. m. (Saturdays Except- ed.) Leave Norwalk 9 p. m.; South Norwalk, 10 p. in. (Fridays Excepted.) Freight received from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m. Upon application to the agents, the City of Norwalk, Eagle and Vulcan will be sent for special lots of freight any‘ of the employees of the boats of this line 9 by new and exclusive methods 0 other school- X o $ <> ¢ i 1 New York the Business institute , 81 E. 125“ St. New will. I to any one for first information of la. va- for a Bookkeeper, Stenographer, which we succeed in filling. Busi-
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