THE GOOD WORK ' PRICES RIGHT. .Orders are received from all parts of the country. awn,“- n w. am 3111 E EVE N 1 N G G— A z E '1' T E ‘Supplies'Soap for Entire Family; Ivorine makes work easy -- It scours and cleans — . Makes things looks like new —Saves time, labor, ._ and money— Commends itself to thrifty house- keepers. In every package of Ivorine there is A Cake of White Glycerine Toilet Soap for Toilet, Bath, and Nursery. You only pay for the Ivorine; the Toilet Soap costs you nothing. . .Will Cm, Glastonbury Conn The J B isms --Makers of Williams’ Famous Shaving Soaps. A Wise Man Keeps hisHome Insured I Against Fire. ._— BEST 101111113 1111113111111 w. H.BYlNGTON.. MOI‘I. EIZETTE Billiafllll, ,- - - ‘- IOBWILI, 00" GET , YoUR JO 1 PRINTING New Direct Fast Line --—BET WEEN— 111 York and the MedIterranean Regular Passenger Service BETWEEN-.-—.— . New .0111 Niles an; Genoa. nut-111g Entire Year. OUTWARDS ~ PREPAIDS. To Naples s-i8 From Naples $17 “ Genoa' 1-8 “ ’ fienoa 17 “ Messinaao _ “ Méssina 14d ‘6 . “ Palermo 20 Palermo 19' TICKETS CAN BE QBTAINED AT.T-HIS OFFICE. It] OI Warranted solid Gold. Beautiful Chased Holder. ill-80! ." annot possess merit or: rab111t) the', , ‘ , the “Lincoln” is a $2. 50 gen reduced to $1 00. It is durable, always ready to “go” but never drips, the ink ow1ng steadily and uniformly. They are: in use in tins ofilce, giving the best of satisfaction, and they are in use in the he -s-,. insurance and business ofiices and among all classes of users of pens in Norwalk and vicinity Samples to be seen and orders received at the GAZETTE OFFIIJE. . to its popularity. NEW YORK FASHIONS. _ This is without doubt a season of changing modes. No sooner does some lovely novelty of the dressmak- ers' art come into favor than the style, owing to its many cheap imitations, becomes decidedly passe and the thor- oughly up- -to- date woman turns her thoughts to other and newer fields. So it was with the blouse, which in spite of being a dressy garment and one suited to so ‘many rich materials was doomedto an early death, owing. Many modifications of this garment are still seen but even these are so changed it is difficult to _ recognize our old friend. And now it looks as if the trimmed skirt will also soon be relegated to the background, for the fiounced and be-' rufiled models are becoming so com- mon that it is a positive relief to turn to the simple five or seven-gored skirt. Indeed the styles change so rapidly that it is almost impossible to keep track of them and it is a. subject for cogitation What new turn fashion’s fan- cy‘ will take before the over. The tailor made gowns now exhibited at the fashionable couturieres are es- pecially fashionable. The skirt is us— ually made very scant, from the waist to the knees where the shaped flounce is added, which is generally headed with stitching or a band of the mater- ial. This fiounce gives the bell effect to the bottom of the skirt which is now so popular. Stiff skirts are no longer seen, .the linings now consisting of soft silk or satin and if the material is not too heavy a flannel interlining is used to render the garment more graceful. The waists of these tailor gowns are either made with the new jacket, cut as short as a. bolero, but double breasted with revers, or, they are cut blazer fashion, fitting snugly in the back and opening in the front with large revere over a dainty blouse or stiff front. The tight bodice and fly front jacket are at. so very popular. - . The materials suitable for these gowns are smooth cloths” ladies cloths, cashmeres and the like. Alpaca in all the different shades also bids fair to be very fashionable for tailor made cos- tumes this summer. ' A very “smart" tailor made of smooth faced mauve cloth was made with a severely plain five-gored skirt. worn over a black taffeta petticoat. The chic blouse jacket fitted snugly in the back and opened with wide revers in the front over a handsome black sat- in shirt waist, made with a tucked yoke. Folds of black satin orna- mented the blouse and the tiny peplum, and a belt of black satin encircled the waist. Another handsOme gown of cinna- mon brown cloth also boasts the un— trimmed skirt. The bodice was quite unique having a modified blouse effect, worn over a vest of green velour. ‘A scroll design .of fine green and gold braid ornamented the waist and the same trimming was carried out onthe tabs which extended below the beltof embroidered cloth. The sleeves were close fitting, pointed over the hand and finished at the top with st1ff'epa“. lets. r:- «Laura-sag):- 3.1- Another fad this season is account. able for is the elaborately trimmed silk skirt. They come in every color, al- though black predominates. Many of the black models haye trimmings of a different color but this style often goes to extremes and is bound to be offen- sive to the well bred woman. The taffeta skirt, in fact a number of taffeta.- skirts, are indispensable to the well- dressed woman. White petticoats for the street are impossible unless one commands a perpetual private laundry. It is surprising the richness'of lingerie which has come to be considered good form. ‘ . A few seasons ago ladies choosing silk petticoats for outdoor use selected black. A gay color would have been a scandal. Black is the exception now. And is now rather as cachet for a gown light in tone than for propriety.- It is not unusual to see a narrow line of silver gray, lilac, purple, cerise, be- low the dress as she holds it up, of a refined woman of fashion. All ladies walk a good deal nowadays and each must tip- tilt her dress skirt as she progresses, because it is so long. A saunter any pleasant afternoon, with an eye for petticoats would give" some idea of the fashionable favor in? which gay underskirts are held. Even burnt orange and flame red petticoat. hints are afforded by dark brown and blue gowns. Indeed, the color of My Lady’s petticoat is limited only by its har- mony with the dress. Yellow, red, blue, anything, is an fait, when it blends correctly or contrasts pleasing- 1y. For common use taffeta skirts have pinked or corded or accordion-plaited rufiies, in number from two to a dozen, put on to give full ruche effect,‘ one above and one over another. The ruf- fles are of the skirt material. More elaborate examples Spanishvfiounce of silk finely tucked here andthere, and “checkered" with cross tucks. Lattice work, that is, mil- liners’ folds. laid in lattice effect, made from purple satin, form the deep ruffle 'of a violet taffeta petticoat. Cream lace fulled, edges it. Black skirts, for mourning and '0d- 1 dity, are more fulled, even than their lighter companions. To offset its dull- ness one “mourning” skirt is a maze of tiny lisse pufiings below the knee. Diet Upon the eye-131.1. A piece of blaCk sucking-planer, notched all round the edges, and ap- plied outside a crack in the leather of~ ,a shoe, is a neat way of mending it. and shows very little. Erin: “I wouldn’t he afgl if I were you.” ' Prone: “But I would if I were you." .- , s summer is, show- the deep’ W ELECTRICAL PROGRESS OF A YEAR. It Has Made Great Strides Within this , Short Time. A notable feature of the electrical progress of the last year has been the awakening in England and Germany in electric railroading, and the recognition of the superiority of American plants for this purpose evidenced in the large orders for electric equipments that have come from England to this country. The Frankfort-Landon transmission of electric power on an experimental 'scals over a distance of 107 miles, which ex- cited much wonder a few years ago, has been approached closely during the year by a. prospective transmission in California of seventy-five miles, under the unprecedented commercial voltage of 30,000. ' Niagara has nearly doubled its power of utilization within the twelve-month and at Massena, N. Y.. a 75,000 horse-power electric plant has been started. These are startling 'fig- ures. Another point remarked in the electrical record of 1897 is the largely increased number of used in printing. In one large litho« graphic establishment, newly equipped, no less than 140 motors-of various Sizes furnish power to the presses and other machinery. The electric cab has be- come recognized as more than a fad, and New York has ordered an addition of 100 vehicles to its electric cab ser- vice. The electric launch: also is mak‘ ing its way, although its progress may be delayed for some short time by the difficulties of procuring current. In lighting the inclosed arc has establish- ed lts practical excellence, and phos- phorescent lighting has made substan- tial progress. The storage batteryhas forged ahead in a remarkable way, es- pecially for lighting, and in central sta- tions the three phase high-tension sys- tem, with rotary transformer substa- tions, gives promise of soon coming into high favor. The obtaining of elec« tricity direct from coal has made a dis- tinct advance and some interesting. new phases of electric heating have been en- tered upon. The long-distance tele- phone has enlarged its borders; Oma- ha now Italks with New York; the quad. ruplex has extended its possibilities and wireless telegraphy, notwithstanding the exaggerated claims which have been made for it, promises to resolve itself into quite a. practical system of communication, more especially with light houses and in marine work. -—Chi- cago Record. . . M WASHING THE TIGER. The Beast Liked the \Vater but the Pro- ceeding In“ Rather Irregular. A good story has been copied in the papers from “La France du Nord” about a- Cossack, ignorant of the French language and equally ignorant of fear, who was hired at Moscow by the lion tamer Pezon to clean the cages of his wild beasts. Their understand- ing or misunderstanding was arranged by means of gestures and dumb show, as that unfortuante Tower of Babel hindered intelligible speech between the Frenchman and the Cossack; and Pezon thought the man thoroughly un- derstood what he had to do. The next morning the Tartar began his new duties by entering, with buck- et, sponge and broom, not the cage of a tame beast 33.111; aster oLad done, but of a splendid untamed tiger, wfii‘h lay asleep upon the floor. The fierce animal awoke and fixed his eyes upon the man, who calmly proceeded to wet his large sponge, and, unterrified, to approach the tiger. At this moment Pezon appeared upon the scene and was struck with horror. Any sound or motion on his part would intensify the danger of the situation by rousing the beast to fury; so he quietly waited till the need should arise to rush to the man's assistance. The moujik, sponge in hand, ap- proached the animal, and, perfectly fearless, proceeded to rub him down, as if he had been a horse or dog; while the tiger, apparently delighted with the application of cold water, rolled over on its back, stretched out its paws, and, purring, offered every part of its body to the Cossack, who washe‘d him as complacently as a mother bathes her infant. -Then he left the cage, and would have repeated the'hazardous ex- periment upon another savage from the desert had not Pezon drawn him off with difficulty. ——Lippincott’s Maga- zine. AChiuese “'oddinz. . Here is a. scene at nt'he Ire-cent mar- rllage of Jue Lee and Miss Ching Lem in the Chinese quarter of San Fran- cisco, where everything was 'done ac- cording to the customs of the Celes- tial-s. The bride wore a. handsomely embroidered gown of blue. 'As she like i. . , \\ Lula. g: J: b A9. w.- Q; ’ A CHINESE WEDDING. made her last oberisence, denoting her subjugation to her husband, one of the party held before her a lighted red wax candle, which, not being extinguish-ed oyvlher movements, was consideredan amen of good luck. The marriage cer- emonies and feasts continued for a week. Wihatever' of reform comes in this world is largely due to the efforts of me kicker. ' . . ---—..——..-. -. electric motors _ 1 rise—Chicago Evening Post. M. DURAN IN AMERICA. ‘ Most Celebrated Portrait Painter in the .World. Carolus Duran, the celebrated French artist, the painter of beautiful women and the Prince of Wales ahd other princes and members Of the roy- alty, is making Ihis first visit to the United States. M. Duran is a striking loo-king man, tall, elegant, hair worn long, slightly curling, poimted beard, small hands and feet, with the added distinction of e. plentiful'dtspla'y of jewelry. The artist, whose real name, by the way, is Charles_Emhle Durand, is six- M. DURAN. rty-«oue years old. He is proud of the fact that :he is self-made. His father was a \horse dealer in one of the Paris suburbs and his mother kept a small cafe frequented by students. He worked hard for his artistic education, and managed '.to visit Spain and I-taiy.. He has founded a school of 'his own in portrait painvtlngand gets big prices for his work, ranging from 88,000 for the bust, of a child to 814,000 or there- abouts for maot-her and child. Aruba: his best known works is a portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt, Ducheeaof Marl- borough. ' He is said to have painted portraits of more beautiful women than any other artist in theworld. His other worlcs include “Evening Prayer," “A Vision," “Dame at Gan " and “Gloria Marlae Medicie." Much of his work is in the luxembourg Museum of Paris. ,. ;.... FIRST WOMAN oocros. she was I Successful Practitioner Nearly 300 B. C. The first qualified lady doctor in Eu- rope, as far as is known, was a. young Athenian woman named Agnodice. ‘In the year B. C. 300 she disguised herself as a man and began to attend the med- ical schools at Athens. which, it was against the law for a. woman to do. She afterward'practlced among the women of Athens with extraordinary success. But her secret becoming known, she was posecuted for studying and prac- ticing‘medicine illegally. '.The Athen- ian women. however, raised so furious an agitation in consequence that the 09-..- . case was dropped and the law repeal- ed. Coming to later times. we find sev- eral women who obtained the degree of doctor of medicine and practiced in Europe befone 1492. especially in the Moorish universities of Spain. Trotula of Ruggiero in the’ eleventh century had a European reputation. and practiced as a doctor inSalerno. At the beginning of the fourteenth century Dorothea Bocchi not only re— ceived the degree of doctor, but was professor .of medicine in the famous University of Bologna. Since then two other ladies have been professors of medical subjects in the same univer- sity—Anna Mangollni (anatomy) and Dr. Marla delle Donne (obstetric medi- cine), the latter being appointed in 1799. In the year 1311 an edict was is- sued in France forbidding surgeons and female surgeons to practice until- they had passed a satisfactory exam- ination before the proper authorities. These female surgeons are again re- fered to in an edict of 1352.—Pittsburg Dispatch. The Fashionable Siberian. For five months of the year the Siberian man of fashion lives in the open air, either at the mining camp or in the hunting field. He is an early bird under all circumstances, and in- variably rises between 7 and 8 o’clock, although he may have had but a. couple of hours' rest. Nearly every meal is succeeded by a nap; However, dres- sing operations do not take very long, for when he retires the Siberian only dives-ts himself of his coat and boots. Shirts are unknown in Siberia, and in many houses be'ds, also. The samovar is set on the dining room table at 8 A. M., together with eggs, black and white bread, sardines, jam and cakes, &c. Breakfast is'eaten and Washed down by five or six glasses of tea stirred up with sugar, cream, and sometimes jean. At one o’clock dinner is served, and at 5 in the afternoon another small meal, 'much like‘that of the morning is taken. A meat supper follows a-t‘nine o’clock. -—Ladies’ Home Journal. Making Business. . The proprietor of the Shoe shop sat on a. packing case and looked envious- ly at the rival establishment across in the way “I wonder why this that 'he is get-I ting all the business,’_’ he said. “He has gone over his entire stock," explained the clerk, who had taken . the trouble to investigate the matter, “and has-renumbered the sizes. As a. result a woman who ordinarily wears 1 No.3 shoe can be fitted with a No. a in his store." Then, of. course, it was apparent why nine out of every, ten women in town absolutely refused to patronize any one -' ‘lTHAEl’R‘OFESSlONAL GAZER. ‘91 u 1 let Peculiar Occupation and How not Mission is Accomplished. is the most conspicuous employs in: the big retail stores, there arein each one a dozen. women employed for spe- :ial and peculiar services whose salar- es would easily pay the wages of more :han 100 girls who stand behind the :ounters, this being exclusive of the floor walkers and regular heads of de- Jartments. First, there is the buyer, who is a oerson of distinction among the em. ployes, and who is treated with marked :onsideration by her employers. She receives a salary varying from $1,000. :0 $5,000 a year, according to her 0x- perience and proved ability. She must he a. woman of tact, of taste, and of. discrimination in selecting her goods, 1nd, what is even more important, she must possess the business sense that will enable her to gauge the public demand for certain articles and the trend of coming fashions and fanciela is well as those that already exist. She has to be able to foresee how will probably come to an end and what 1m0unt of goods they Will be able‘ “to work off on their trade while it lasts. Most stores now employ about an equal mmber of men and women as buyers. [‘he latter purchase excluslv" '. hi- fants’ wardrobes, lingerie and" , . the iainty and delicate wares that are .88- sentially feminine. A number of the stores have had :heir best women buyers abroad re- :ently selecting the ' most attracting :hings that France, Belgium, Germany, 1nd Great Britain manufacture for the ipring trade. Shopping all over Eu- rope with the purse of a. millionaire ousiness in one's hand is a thought to creed envy in the breast of the ordi- 1ary woman. The responsibility at- :endant upon this 'wholesale buying expedition, however, takes the edge all! :he pleasure to some extent, and causes aha buyer to earn every cent of the goodly salary and expenses paid out for her. Then there is the detective in the store who makes from 825 .to $50 per week. She has to be a woman of varied resources and talents and unerring in- itincts, carrying with her an accurate estimate of everything in the store, its arrangement and value, being ever on the alert and yet seemingly uncon- scious of what is going on. Another kind of a detective is the woman who is known as the “shop- per," and who; in the guise of .a wealthy- customer, goes about the rival fibres and observes the details of their :urrent business, the lines upon which they are ,making special runs, their mantles, prices and other facts Which may be of use to her employers; ‘As well dressed customers with well filled purses are often hard to please, she trouses no suspicion by seeming to be very fastidious, plying the clerks with questions and demanding to see the whole stock before making a selection. A part of the shopper's duty consists in visiting a fashionable modiste, find- as out what gowns and wraps are be: 'ng made for prominent society women 1nd perhaps getting a glimpse of some axclusive designs. She has the privilege of ordering, being measured and fitted for an elegant gown for herself; but, ilas! that is the limit of her glory. It nust straightway find its way to the house that employs her, where it serves for a model, which is speedily repro- luced in, andozen gowns for their. own ;.rade 5 She does get something more than ;his empty satisfaction out of her work, however, for she is provided with a home in a suitably fashionable district while posing as a swell and ordering ‘cer wares to be sent to her, and she is 11so fitted out with the finestof um. ierwear in order that 'she may appear 10 be of the proper class and condition :n life when she is being fitted. Her salary is about the same as that of a good detective. An even more peculiar occupation is :hat of the “window gazer.” She is not 1n employe of the high-class stores, but if their more lowly rivals, who have :0 make up for their disadvantages of coation, etc., by resorting to all kinds of schemes to attract customers. Their windows having been arranged so as to display their best wares and most fetching bargains to the utmost, the ‘window gazer" begins her work. She looks like an ordinary well.to-do shopper, and makes her way airing the street in an inconspicous manner until she is employed. -..Then?she stops so suddenly that the crowd behind her .tops also. She lets her gaze wander, as if irresistibly, toward the window Other gazes follow her. She Walks slowly up” to the window and fastens her eyes upon its contents still more intently. A few others do likewise, and the nucleus of a crowd is formed which grows until the pavement is hicckaded knows what he or she is looking at. But they are all trying to find out, and in the meantime they have noticed in front of what store they are, and sev. eral have seen things in the window thatdraw them inside, and the “win. dowgazer’s" missidn 'is accomplished. Dainty. fihotokrnph Frame. Photograph frames are as popular as ever, and although the silver and gold affairs have been relegated to the lbackground, the handsomely embroid- ered ones on white linen are an excel- lent substitute and also quite 11 nov- city. 1 .. These frames are made square or . .round and in all manner of shapes, sometimes with places for three or four photographs. The decorations are very artistic, a dainty design for a young girl’ s picture being a Wreath of , flowers tied with a true lovers’ knot. .4-- ---.‘ Although the New York"‘shop girl" . high a certain rage will run, when it , she gets in front tofl'the store by which ' and not a soul but the window gazer ,
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