T n E Ev En In or G A 2 ET T E EVENING GAZETTE. .RN’I'ERED AT THE POST OFFICE IN NOR- ' WALK AS A NEWSPAPER. . MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS. BAILEY—One year, :53; six months, 81.75; Moomouths, $1; one month, 40c. WEEKLY—One year, in advance, 81; six months. 600.; three months. 35c. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6,1898. The Latest Floor: Disaster. Shawneetown, the count-y seat of Gallatin county, Illinois, situated on the. north bank of the Ohio river, has “sen the scene of a flood disaster sec- snd only. in. extent to that of Johns- L-sown. . The-only reason it was less fatal than the flood-which swept the Cone- Inangb. valley. seems to have been ‘that there were fewer people to be drowned- Johnstown and the adjoining boroughs contained 15,000 or 20,000 people and Shai‘vneetown only 2, . A broken reservoir submerged the entire Cone- ‘m‘mgh- yahey, drowning nearly every- h' .i y in Its resistle‘ss course. A broken t .‘er levee. submerged Shawneetown rug. the depth of 15 or 20 feet, drowuing those who could not swim or cling to something that would float. The present is no time to criticise the location of Shawneetown while its living residents need food and shelter and its dead require burial. The pres- ent duty is to extend all possible relief and extend it at once, and the next duty is to repair the break in the levee so that the ruined homes may be re- paired. 'Butafter all this has been done it ‘willfstill remain true that a low plain, skirted by a great river like the Ohio, which when swelled by the spring floods reaches a height twenty-four or thirty feet above the surface of the ad- joining country, is not a fit place for the site of a single dwelling, still less for the dwellings of thousands of peo- ple, unless, as in the case of the deltas of the Lower Mississippi and the Nile, no safe and suitable locations can be found. The levee that failed to pro- tect Snawneetown reaches from hill to hill and upon oneor the other of these elevations the town should have been Aron-ted if a town was required In that place; It is not possible that it was un- known, when the first building was erected upon this site, that it was lia- nble to be submerged by every spring 9390a: A ‘ ‘v V Feminine Chat. All'sortsof”strawberry dainties are In great favor on the menu. The things we buy for almost noth- ing are seldom worth a penny more. Children rarely show any evidences of- economy, save in their use of soap. No. mother ever thought the best wo- man living quite good enough for her 3011.. Many a man who is a real hero in the face of awful danger cannot face ridi- sale: It is easy enough running into dc bt, but you rarely get out of it at the same slit Independence on the part of a. woman ’ is the surest death-knell tomatrimonial tore. Love is anything but blind, for it sees more perfections in the adored ob- ,ject than any one else is able. to dis- cover. What a mess the . war. poets would have been in if the'Minneapolis instead of the Maine had inspired. their. effu- 'sions. Let the fire engines stop in thevicin~ fight your home and you are at- once Imuvinced that you do not carry, half enough insurance. Rubber plants arid palms have been immght outdoors, but the owner who wishes to keep them alive better take them in at night. A‘ 7‘ The Women’s Missionary association will meetin the South Nov-walk Con- gregational church to-morrow after- noon. . Miss Florence Haviland lost a gold watch on West avenue, yesterday after- noon, and hopes that some one will find fiend return it to her. «0-0»!— —Everyhody Talks of the Klondike. 'With the approach of Spring and the opening days of navigation and trans- portation in Alaska, the interest in the wonderful goldmines of the Klondike is increasing. Those of our readers who contemplate the long journey, should put themselves into communica- tion promptly with The Joseph Ladue Gold ,Mining and Development Com— ploy of Yukon. This Company, which has been organized by some of the most prominent financiers of New York. runs its line 'of steamers to Dawson City via St. Michaels.. It actually owns some of the most valuable placer and quartz. mines in-the Klondike. The attention of our readers is called to a statement of the Company printed in 5 ,MISSIIC. . l . , 4 ( in London. The Methodists had a. great time over in London the other day when John Wesley's old house, in City road, was dedicated as a. museum of Methodism. There isn’t a. Methodist in America or Inywhere else who doesn’t regard Wes- ley’s mission with reverence, and it is but fitting that the old house adjoining the birthplace of the Methodist Church. in which the founder of that sect lived and died, should be rescued from decay and preserved in as near its original state as, possible. The work of restoration has already Deen accomplished. The building was found to be in a state of dilapidation, out every vestige of decay has been 'emoved. Preparations are being made ?or the housing of mission workers for the building will not be merely a. mu- :eum. A part of it will be devoted to )ractical church work. The first floor, however, will be pre- served intact, with all the precious rel- 1::. It is a plain brick building, fin- ished in October, 1779. The interest ::entres mainly on the three rooms of the first floor. The front room, with cts windows facing City road, was the sitting room of the preachers who lived with Mr. Wesley, while the second was hs study and bedroom as well, the room in which he died. The study opens into a small room of triangular shape, to the rear of the house. This was the closet where the aspostle of Methodism was wont to pray, the most hallowed spot of all. .. _- .i ‘ 1‘ l,_ g . p, ' .' I. a ‘ r ‘ ~ // . .nglcys . .1 '4’; In the front room stands Wesley’s aookcase, a. well made and elegmt piece of furniture, with doors glazed in a. trellis kind of pattern. Also John Wes- ley's chair, occupied by the president of each London Wesleyan Conference since the founder’s death. And here also is John Wesley’s antique side ta— ble, made of oak, inlaid with walnut. On the landing is the famous clock, keeping as good time to-day as when it started the great evangelist on his ceaseless journeys, or called to early morning service at 5 o'clock. In the next room, the bedroom and study combined, is the bureau with its cunning secret drawers where Wesley kept his private papers. On the inside of the doors are thirty-two portraits of early Methodist preachers and other ministers—placed there, it is said, by Wesley's own hand. In this bureau is the celebrated teapot of enormous- size from which in the early hours of the Sabbath morning Wesley would pour out the tea while he discussed matters of moment with those other early leaders of the Methodlst Church. The old teapot is one of the most in- teresting relics to be enshrined in the museum. Wesley was a great tea drinker, and he was very fond of this old pot which was presented to him by Wedgwood, the famous potter of Staf— fordshirc. An enthusiastic American tourist recently offered 810,000 for the old teapot, despite the fact that it is cracked and minus a part of its spout. Greatly in need of money as the Lon- don Methodists may be the offer was promptly refused. lAftor the Battle. He—“Then I gO-and forever." She—“Very well! But don't call to. morrow evening. for I sha'n’t be In." ~—Lit‘e.' not 10 mi til-I." 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, When urine stains linen it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT T0 1m. 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 'hOl’d urine and scaldin pain in passing it, or bad ef- fects f0 lowing use of liquor, wine or necessity of being compelled to get up 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 upon receipt of three two. cent stamps to cover cost of postage on the bottle. Mention THE GAZETTE, and send your address to Dr. Kilmer &. Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The pro- genuineness of this offer. M ACH IN ER S"““‘““' ______._______5 Rita?” and Couplings. Machiner Steel in all sizes 1:332? 6% inches diameter down 3-16 lnches‘diametor cut any length. always in stock. Cold Rollo Rounds, Squares, Its ' nun-m, Octagons; lmfifimmlfi all ‘1 t be mto efiact sizes. u my road nose 0 s e t . Jnr goods no without arlva DD 3 once lowest of oil. Telephone Q llouth Bo to , column» STEEL summatiom, South Boston, Haas. - n O .n 2‘1 ( JOHN WESLEY'S HOUSE. l , WANTED' _ Now a Methodist Museum With a Mission ANTED. A competent cook and | ~ laundress in a small family. Ap- ' ply at 100 East Ave. Mrs. A. A. Moody. A :2 3t i ANTED—Houses and Real Estate to sell. W. H._Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ‘NANTED—Contractors to know ' that the Fidelity and Deposit 00., of Maryland, furnishes surety. W. E. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build~ ing. ' N 30 tf TO RENT. ' O RENT—Pleasant house in Or- chard street. All modern im- provements, bath room, furnace, etc- Rooms freshly decorated. Two min? utes walk from West avenue trolley. Very moderate rent to small family. Inquire No. 6 Orchard street. F28 tf , O RENT—Second floor No. 11 But~ ler strect; small family. Enquire of BURR SMITH. F26 tt O RENT—A large hall in the GA- ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles Olmstead, Masonic Building. N30 tf FOR SALE. OR SALE——House at Broad River, 6 rooms and basement; new barn; lot 75x200; chicken house and fruit. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. M8 tf FOR SALE—~House on Franklin ave- one, water and sewer connection; barn and hennery. W. H. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. M8 tf FOR SALE OR RENT—«House on Camp street; 13 rooms, modern im- provements; barn and large carriage house. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. ' M8 tf FOR SALE—On N ewtown avenue, 8. line house of 10 rooms, hot and cold water, furnace, etc. Lot 95x400. Will be sold cheap if taken at once. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZE'I'I‘E Build- ing. D29 tf on Wilton avenue. E. Wilson, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf FOR SALE—Two building lots on N ewtown avenue, 60x200. W. H. By- ington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. D29 tf B‘OR SALE—One of the best building lots in the city; five minutes walk from Bridge. Water and gas on street. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N 30 tf OB. SA LE—A house on Wilton ave- nue, 6 rooms. Will be sold cheap. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. LEGAL NOTICES. DIVIDEND NOTICE. ' —.——... FAIBFIELIJ COUNTY SAVINGS BANK. NORWALK, Comm, March 17, 1898. , At a meeting of the Directors of the Fairfield County Savings Bank held this day a dividend at the rate of four (4) per cent. per annum, was declared to depositors, from the earnings of the six months ending March 3lst,1898. The same will be entered on pass books and paid on and after April 11th, 1895. VICTOR S. SELLECK, Trees. HOYT’S THEATRE 7th, ’l hursday, April The Peerless Magician, KELLAR. New and Bewildering W'onders. Creation of M en and Women from Space, Projection of ASTRAL BODIES! Kellar’s Latest Invent-ion the Marvelous HINDOO CLOCK. Unique, Unacouutable.Startling. Prices 25. 50, 75. denius's Drug Stores. HOYT’S THEATRE MONDAY, APRIL l lth, beer, and overcomes that unpleasant _ many times during the night to urin- - prietors of this paper guarantee the" and our prices the ' s n. l. " Rub. .ngeisoll Will deliver his most popular lecture, ’ Liberty of Man Woman and Gill. In this Lecture Col. Ingcrsoll is at his best. One. minute you are convuls- ed with laughter, the next you are in tears. It pleases all, it ofi'ends none. It is full of the sweetest pathos, the grandest humor and the sublimest elo- quence of which this noted man is so justly celebrated. To miss it, is to miss a treat of a life- time. _ . After hearing it the world looks brighter. You have a better feeling towards your fellow men; more charity; more kindness: more real religion. It is a sermon you will never forget. Prices 25, 50. 75. i" Seats at Glendon-- ing’s and Plaistc'd‘s. . _ FOR SALE—Three fine building lots, N30 tf Seats now on ssleat l’lalstcd’s and (llen- ' E UTUAL' E INSURANCE 3E I RICHARD A. MCGURDY, Preéideht. '- According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York. INCOME. Received for Premiums . . . . . From all other Sources . , . . $42,693,201 99 11,469,406 24 $54,162,608 23 DISHUIESEMENTE. To Policy=holders for Claims by Death . . . $13,279,630 66 To Policy=holders for Endowments, Dividends, etc. . 12,712,424 76 For all other Accounts . . . . . 10,132,005 57 $36, 124,060 99 ASSETS; $132,017.34! 45 United States Bonds and other Securities . . First Lien Loans on Bond and Mortgage . . . 69,423,937 3-1 Loans on Stocks and Bonds . . . . 12,880,308 00 Real Estate . . . . . . 21,618,454 88 Cash in Banks and Trust Companies . . . 11,705,195 82 Accrued Interest, Net Deferred Premiums, etc. . . 6,141,200 20 . $253,783,437 ‘66 Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities . . 218,278,243 07 Surplus . . . . . . $35,508,194 m" Insurance and Annuities in Force . . . $936,634,496 63 lhavo carefully examined the foregoing Statement and find the same to be correct; liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department. CHARLES A. PRELLER, Audltbr. From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual Report of the Examining Committee. Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD 01‘ TRUSTEES or THE MUTUAL |.|FE IISIIBMIGE COMPANY OF IEW "Ill. The undersigned, a Committee appointed by your honorable body, on the twenty- second day of December. l897, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company and to verify the same, respectfully—fl ' REPORT That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have, at various dates between the date of the said reference and the date of this Report, attended at the oflce of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer, the Comptroller,the Auditor, and the Cashier, together with the respective assistants of such officers, and have carefully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the prices at which the same are carried in said Statement with the market quotations, and find the same not exceeding such quotations—in fact, in many cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mortgages on m1 property held by the Company, and find the same to be as stated. They have also. verified the valuation of the Ohm- pany’s holdings of real estate and have verified the deposnzs of money in the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the Cashier. And the Committee certify that all the books, papers, documents, and evidence of title of every description neces- ‘ sax-y in such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said officers and their assistants, and am, the same are accurate, in good order, and well kept. . And the Committee further certify that the investments of the Company are of a. high Order, and that the system and methods adopted by the Company in recording its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation. All of which is respectfully submitted. CHAS. R. HENDERSON ELBRIDGE T. GERRY A. N. Wsmamgn NEW YORK, January 2], 1898. S. V. R. CRUGER J. HOBART HERRICK JAMS 0. HOW Board. of Trustees- GEORGE G. HAVEN A'DBIAN 1151:le Jn. . GEORGE S. Bownom WILLIAM C. WHITNEY W'ILLIAM ROCKEFEILER J Anus N. J ARVIE CHAS D. DICKEY J3. ELBRIDGE T. GERRY JAMES SPEYER Henry H. Rosana JNO. W AUCHINCLOSS THEODORE Monroxn WILLIAM BLBCOCK Sampson? FISH Auous'ms D. J UILLIARD CHARLES E. MILLER WALTER R GILLETTE H. WALTER WEBB J ULIEN '1‘. DAVIES A. N. \VATERHOUSE , S. V. R. CRUGER CHARLES R. HENDExson RUFUS W. PECKHAM J. HOBART HERRICK WM. P. DIXON ROBERT A. GRANNISB RICHARD A. Mchan ' JAMES (J. HOLDEN HEEIIANN C. VON POST WILLIAM J. SEWELL OLIVER HABBIMAS ROBERT OLYPHANT GEORGE F. BAKER DUDLEI OLCOTT SAMUEL D. BABCOCK [ F REDERIC CROMWELL l ROBERT A. GRANISS, VICe-President. WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. ISAAC F. LLOYD, 2d Vice-President. DUEH (in-P. BRECK. Corresponding Secretary WILLIAM J. EASTON, Secretary. ALBERT KLAMROTH, Assistant Secretary ' FBEDERIC CROMW ELL. Treaturer. , JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer. JAMES TIMPSON. ‘Zd Assistant Treasurer. WILLIAM P. SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD .l’. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier. EMORY MCCLlNTOCK, Actuary. ’ ‘ JOHN TATLOGK, J1: , Assistant Actuary. CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller, O. CLIFFORD GHETSINGER. Asistant Auditor. HENRY S. BROWN, Assistant Comptrollel ” . JOHN C. ELLIO l‘, superintendent of Domestic Agencies. EDVI ARI) LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor. ' _ MEDICAL DIRECTORS: ' ELIAS J. MARSHA“ D' GRANVILLE ll WHITE. M D G. S. WINSTON M. D. Consulting. -1 a» NICECLS c CILEERT, @eneual Agents. _. Agents If. " a. H. cane, Local. [StatementforthelearEndlng'Dec.31:97. . __..._. . w-.-....i—\
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