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LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. ‘
. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs
Andrew Johnson of East Norwalk.
Philip N. Knapp of the Crofut 8:
Knapp Co. is in Boston.
——WANTED—A boy at the GAZETTE
office. Apply at once.
- Roy Jones formerly of South N or-
walk is a member of the Wesleyan Glee
club which comes to South Norwalk
April 6th.
Rev. A. S. Kavanagh’s Sunday school
class will be the first to give an enter:
tainment in the new church, holding it
in the basement in the course of a
couple of weeks.
—Prof. M. S. Bosen, the well-known
eculist optician, can be consulted at his
office in the parlors of the Mahackemo
Hotel, South N orwalk, Tuesday from
£9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Eyes examined free.
f5-tf.
Mrs. Andrew Heath of South N or-
walk, arrived home yesterday morning,
from an extended visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Libbie Depuy in Los Angeles,
Cal. Mrs. Depuy, whose husband died
there a few months ago will. reside
there indefinitely.
Miss Ethel Slater has returned from
a visit with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Nut-
ting of Brooklyn.
an Easter Cantata written by Rev. Dr.
Seward. ’
Charles Nelson is the proud possessor
of a new bicycle.
Mrs. H. Leach of New York visited
over Sunday with Mrs. Charles M. Law-
rence, of Lowe street.
Mrs. Edward Parks of Danbury, has
been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. VV..B.
Parks of France street.
A special communication of Old Well
Lodge will be held to-night.
The commencement exercises of the
Center school class of"98 will ,be held
in the Congregational church, Tues-
day evening, April 12th.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Osborn have '
arrived home from their wedding tour,
having spent several months in Cali-
fornia, Japan and the Orient.
The motion for a new trial in the
McCormick vs. Martin dog case, has
been denied.
The sense of work dOne is apparently
as satisfying to the average person as a
sense of its being well done.
The Selectmen are in Bridgoport to-
day in conference with a board of street
commissioners who are in favor of bet-
ter streets in the State.
A regular meeting of Douglas F ow-
ler Post was held last night.
Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Scofield went to
Brooklyn to-day where they will re-
main until the closing of the New York
East Conference which opens in that
city to-morrow.
Miss Annie L. Smith has returned to
her home in East Norwalk, after an
xtended visit with her brother, Wil-
liam Smith of Annapolis, Md.
-‘Gcorgc N. Eils‘of the “Book Haunt"
Waterbury, is a guest of relatives in
N orwalk. He expects to return to the
“brass" city this afternoon.
Jonn Stahl and Louisa Nordham were
recently married by Justice George A.
Honneckcr.
The pews in the Methodist church
will be rented this evening for the en-
. suipg year. .
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Wuuitln'l liq (,fnnh "ry to Her l’wliol'.
Rather than violate her religious
convictions, Miss Josephine Moore, vo—
cal instructor in the public schools of
Macon. Ga, at a salary of $70 a month,
resigned her position. '
The Board of Education, in order to
check the spread of smallpox, ordered
compulsory vaccination a short time
ago, and only Miss Moore declined to
be inoculated.
She regarded such practices as inim-
ical to her faith as a Christian Scien-
tist, and deprived herself of her means
of support rather than accept orders
., which conflicted . with her religious
' opinions—New York'Press.
AN ABSENT-MINDED OFFICIAL.
[His Death Solved the Mystery of Lust
Important Documents.
The discovery of the bundles of pos-
tal orders and bank checks tucked
away in the pigeonholes of Mr. Spoi—
fcrd’s desk and on the shelves of the
old Congressional Library reminds no
of a similar disclosure after the death
of Robert W. Taylor, who was for
many years Comptroller of the Treas—
ury. He and Mr. Spofford had many
characteristics in common. ’ They
were both very absent-minded men
and habitually careless about their be-
longings. Mr. Taylor's desk was 3. cu—
riosity. The clerks used to open the
door of his office a crack so as to let
their friends have a peep at it. It was
covered with a pile of papers about
eighteen inches thick, the accumula-
tion of several years of official life,
which grew higher every month as new
documents were added to the accumu—
lation. It was one of Mr. Taylor’s pe-
culiarities that he would never allow
his desk to be dusted, and he would
discharge a. clerk or messenger who
disturbed a single paper upon it. He
claimed to know every document in
the collection and insisted that he was
able to find it in case it was wanted.
He preferred to spread things out upon
his desk in that way rather than file
them away in pigeonholes. Every af-
ternoon when the old gentleman left
the office, the janitor would cover his
precious pile with a big calico spread
to protect it from the dust.
After Mr. Taylor died, his deputy,
who undertook to eiamine and file
away the documents and manuscripts
that had accumulated upon the desk
during the twenty-five or thirty years
he was in office, made some important
discoveries. Important papers that had
mysteriously disappeared, and for
which the Department had been
searched over and over again, were
brought to light, and, among
other things, a United States bond
for several thousand dollars, that
had been held up as irregular
several years before and referred
to the Comptroller for an opin-
ion as to its genuineness. The bond
mysteriously disappeared and was for-
gotten until the owner had written to
the Department seventeen or eighteen
times demanding its return. Then,
.as the officials could find no trace of it,
he brought suit in the Court of Claims
to recover its value from the Govern-
ment, holding the Secretary of the
Treasury as responsible for its pres-
ervation. When the missing bond was
found among Mr. Taylor’s literary re-
mains the Attorney General was noti-
fied and arranged a settlement with the
owner. under which the Government
paid his attorney’s fees and the costs
of the suit—‘37. E. Curtis, in Chicago
Record.
lmmblzlwks ni London.
The force of American demand is be-
ing once more exemplified in London
by the placing at all important railroad
stations of chairs in connection with
the bootblack brigade. This work is
undertaken by the Central Shoeblack
Society. , There is already such accom-
modation provided at Viaduct Station.
It appears that American gentlemen
visiting London express surprise that
they are expected to stand while they
have their boots blacked, as they are
accustomed to sit during the operation
at home.
The society has sixty boys who are
lodged, taught and partially boarded
on the premises of the institution, and
there is an ingenious allotment of their
earnings into three parts after an al-
lowance for food required out of doors,
one-third being their own, another
third the society's, and ,the remaining
third going to their bank account, on
which they can draw for special pur-
poses.
Pat Al! Right.
“Out of work again, Pat? I.thought
that Olt Slainflint gave you a job?"
"He did, sor, but Oi‘ll be kil-t afore
{it‘ll starve to death for the sake of
impin‘ aloive, sor.”—Detroit Free Press
unusual?
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The Cleanest, Fast .t Dye for
Blouses, Ribbons, Curtai 5, Under-
linen, etc., whether Si. 3 Satin,
Cotton or Wool. 4e
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Sold‘ in 'All Colors by Grace/K1 and
Druggists. or mailed free
for 15 cents : . .
Address, THE MAYPOLBSOAPDE, _T.
lzi-Dme Street, New York. (. ,
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HOW lS ENGLAND TO BE FED.
A Great Nation \Vliich Is Living from
Hand to Mouth.
A writer in the Nineteenth Century
says: I found a. general confidence in
England that theories of some kind,
or luck, or a kind of Providence, or
something, would bring them through
all right; but I found no’one able to
satisfy me as to how England could be
fed under war conditions. No one
seemed to appreciate that in the great
wars with Napoleon the United King-
dom was able to feed itself, and that
even as late as the Crimean war in
1854-5 the home production was, after
deducting seed, 16,427,742 quarters and
"the imports only 2,983,000 quarters.
The present condition of Great Britain
is without a parallel either in’i'ts own
.history or the history of any great na-
tion. ,
England is living from hand to
month more than people have any idea
of. I found from the best authority I
could get in Liverpool that in August,
when I was there, the supply of wheat
in the hands of importers was for be-
tween three and four weeks only, in-
quiry in a number of bakers’ shops
disclosing the fact that the ‘average
supply in them was for about four or
five days, in the large bakeries less
than a week, in the mills three or fOIlI
weeks. Two months’ stoppage of
foreign corn would reduce the rations
for the people about one-fourth of
what is required, and half of it would
have to be secured by the command of
many divergent and lengthened sea
routes. '
To Keep Baby’s Earn Flat.
Mothers cannot very well endow
their children with shell-like ears, but
by the judicious use of a. proper cap
they can do a great deal towards im-
proving the appearance of the ear.
No matter what people say, prominent
ears are a disfigurement, and no one
is more conscious of the fact than the
owners. And the pity of it is that no
one need be disfiguered in such a way,
thanks to an ear—cap, which can be
worn without thesiightest discomfort.
This boon is in'the form of an open.
meshed cap fittedwith tapes and elas-
tic, and so arranged that, when in po-
sition, a uniform and elastic pressure
is maintained. This pressure causes
the growing cartilage of the ear so to
mould itself that the ears are prevent.
ed from standing out. Not only does
the ear-cap prevent the ears of a. Child
'crnmpling forward, but it keeps the
hair tidy.
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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 pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 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 on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for- any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute. '
CALIFORNIA FIB SYRUP (20.
SAN FRANCISCO, GAL.
, “NEVILLE, KY. IVE W YORK. MY.
, ' Shafting,
- Hangers,
, r . -—-— Pulleys
and Couplings. Machinery Steel in all sizes from
6% inches diameter down to 3-16 inches diameter.
cut any length. always in stock. Cold Rolled
Rounds, Squares, Flats, Hexagons, Octagons.
Decagous,and all shapes finished to exact sizes.
Everything in readiness to be shipped at once.
Our goods are Without a riva and our prices the
lowest of all. Telephone 4, South Boston.
COMPRESSED STEEL SHAFTING WORKS,
South Boston. Mass.
J. 'n. mamas.
. UNDERTAKER!
No. 7, MAIN STREET.
NIGHT BELL AT OFFICE.
crowded with work.
Have also the GENEVA fox-$3 8. ’
‘ I Better than any $45 Wheel on the Market. .
A FULL LINE or” JUVENILE WHEELS!
REBATENG
SPRING is close at hand and your
wheel may need overhauling.
skilled workman, no boys, and
trusted to me is guaranteed.
Bring in your wheel before I am over-
Vulcanizin g a specialty
. H. A. SAUNDERS,
12 NORTH MAIN ST., SO. NORVVALK.
' LEADS AT FIFTY nonnnns.
(c
I employ a
allfiwork en-
Ceiver, Assignee or in
United States Official,
City Official,
establishment, ' -:—
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’WF. BECOME SOLE SURETY ON ALL nouns._ *
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As Executor, Trustee, Administrator, Guardian, l
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Replevin, Attachment Cases,
etc, As a Letter Carrier, As a Contractor, As a
As State, County, Town or
~As an-Officer of a Fraternal Sociely
As an employee of a Bank,Corporation or Mercantile
The Fidelity 81 Deposit Company
0F MARYLAND, WILL FURNISH IT.
'fi" Don’t Give ‘or‘ Aacept Personal Surety.
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WILLIAM H. BYINGTON, Agent,
Gazette] Building, y -‘ Norwalk, Conn.
‘Olsen' Brothers’;
WHITE SHOE STORE-
Annual Jan. and Feb. Sale of up-to-date Shoes!
“The Balance of Our Entire Stock of Men’s $3.50 and 84 Shoes”
. ————IN’——-
Bulldog Toe, Lace and Button worth
$4 and $5,all go in this Sale at $1.98 -
a pair.
100 prs. Misses rhoes,worth $1.25
and $150 at89c a pair.
200 prs Ladies’ Shoes,worth$1.50
all sizes, and the latest Toe Shapes,
Winter Tan, Bulldog 'l‘oe,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.
We have also made Sweeping
Reductions in all our stock of Ladies’
up to date Shoes.
Ladies Fine Calf Shoes, Lace and
Button, Ladies' Fine Box Calf, Lace
and Button, Iadies’ Fine Enamel,
at 980 a pair.
We have given away the Gold and
now we propose to ofi'er you the
greatest bargain sale of shoes for the
next 60 days ever held in Norwalk.
Olsen, Bros.’ White Shoe Store,
3 GAZETTE Buunma, - -_ - uonwm, coal.
JOB PRINTING
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GOOD WORK, PRICES RIGHT.
Warranted Solid Gold.
Beautiful Chased Holder.
3mm 1-51.00
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You may think it cannot possess merjt or durability, the price is so low; but
the “Lincoln” is a $2.50 pen reduced to $1 00. It is durable, always ready to “go.”
but never drips, the ink flowing steadily and uniformly. Thev are in use in this
office, giving the best of satisfaction, and they are in use in the ba 5, insurance
and business oflices 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.
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KLONDIKE DOG TEAM.
Wealth of the Klondike
Shrcwd Investors Arc S_urc Winners.
The Joseph Ladue‘Gold Mining and DevéIopment Company
of Yukon, finding opportunity for the estremely profitable use of addi-
tional working capital in connection with its transportation busxness, the
Company now offer for investment a limited amount of its new 512: p61:
cent. preferred stock.
PRO RATA DIVISION OF ALL SURPLUS EARNINGS.
Joseph Ladue was the pioneer of the Klondike.
“ “ was the founder of Dawson City. _
obtained a monopoly of the adjacent timber lands.
purchased the original quartz discovery in the Klondike
thou ht to be e “ Mother Lode.”
establis ed the only saw-mill in the Klondike district.
controls the Cans patent on Dawson City.
Mr. Ladue came east with this basic wealth and interested the most consenlrative
and highest class of financiers, forming one of the strongest and most owterfuLmam;
panics yet organized. His Klondike placer claims 0 500 feet each, 0t der 0 cf
uartz, ropert on Gold Bottom Creek, saW-mill plant, timber rights, an some 0
t e best ots in awson City have been turned over to the above company.
The above company has since purchased the -
.Fine Passenger S.S. “ MORGAN CITY,”
50 passengers, which will
to about the xst of one,
tion with four river oats
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300 feet long, 2,500 tons burden, and carrying capacity for 7
operate between San_ Francisco or Seattle and Skaguay up
whdetfl she will be pfut intftommiss ion ttl? SS? Michaels 1!! connec
an our or more reig scows on e u on iver.
notthe viluablacuuu to of the commy are behind this stock and investors are
assured am e to on. ' .
Price of gre erred stock $10.00 per share, payable 50 per cent on application-and
balance on allotment of shares. (Right reserved to withdraw stock Without notice),
Subscrlptlons for the stock should be sent to
w. E. smut, Agent fork. I. and Conn. 1“ Westminster St., Providence. R. I.
loneleleloselee'elouse-onloo-enclose-encloses.”
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