i; \ The Royal is the highest grade baking powder known. Actual tests show it goes one- third further than any other brand. . .. MSOIIIYHY Pure ROYAL BAKiNO POWDER 00., NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. Charles A. Moore is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Walter B. Warien, of Brooklyn, is visiting in South N orwalk , . Mrs. W. S. Sturtevant is visiting her mother in New York. ' Rev. Gerald H. Beard and family have left South Norwalk, for Lisbon. N. H., in the White'Mountains, to spend two months. Miss Albina La‘ Prise, of Water- bury, is a guest of Mr. and IMrs. John Henry, of Leonard street. . —P1 of M. S. Rosen, the well-known oculist Optician, can be consulted at his office 1n the par lore of the Mahackemo Hotel, South N orwalk Tuesday from 9a..1n. to 8 p m Eyes examinedfifrge. -t Rev. L. R. Schuyler and Wife, of New York city, are visiting Colonel and ..IMrs. Leslie Smith, or Elmwood avenue. Mr. and Mrs.- -Rober.t Horner, of Philadelphia, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Heath. of West Main street. Miss Margaret Shea, of Norwalk, ac- companiedbyher friend, Miss Minnie Leary,- of .aWorcester. Mass, 'has left South Norwalk, for Burlington, 'Vt., where they expect to remain a few days. , , , Fred Pitzer who wheeled to Meriden Sunday, returned home yesterday. Two elm trees in front« of the Mo- Mahon residence on West avenue, have been cut down to permit of the widen-- ing of the sidewalk at that point. Messrs. Harry Hypson, D. S. Daven- port CharlesR. Helmer and George Bell have gone to Block Island On the: , y acht- Dorothea. The officers of the St. Joseph’s T. A. B. society will be installed. this even- ing. "Tommy” Hopper is taking pictures at Cedar Point, to-day. O. S. Ferry Command, U. V. U. held. . a meeting last evening. The-Norwalk Camera club enjoyed an outing yesterday afternoon, and in the evening that at' the Central club rooms. 9 Lou is. Cuneo has disposed of his fruit' business to the Adams Bros. The Epworth League will meet to- morrow evening and adjourn until coole1 weather. ' Alarge number participated in the dancing at Gregory’s Point last even- ing. The air was delightful, the music fine and the dancing 3. source of’ much pleasure. The House of Hope Presbyterian church people of Newark, N. J. are enjoying themselves at Roton Point to—day. , Miss Frances H. Simmons, of Glens Falls, N. Y., is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Tolles, of Union Park. Mrs. H. R. Bulkley, of Gerard place is entertaining her sister, Mrs. L. 'M. Thatcher, of Nutlcy, N. J. Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Pierson of Brooklyn. are visiting Miss C. E. Ray- mond, of Raymond place. Mrs. Milton Elwood of East Nor- walk, is visiting her mother in Maine. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew of Grace church held a meeting at the rectory last night. H. M. Gardner read a paper on Abraham Lincoln. and Mrs. Vincent M. Honnccker have 1ctu1ned from their wedding tour and are residing on Elizabeth street, South Norwalk. M1. Reporter E. J. Thomas has re-cnlist- ed in the fire department. James N. Wood is now a lieutenant of Pioneci Hook and Ladder company, viCe Thomas McGann resigned. Mrs. L. M. Nutlcy of Jersey City is visiting in town. Misses Lillian and Mary lPowell, of Norwalk, are visiting in Brooklyn. to the gate. THE EV NINGGAZ TTE The officers of Sherman Council will be installed‘to-morrow night. ' St. John’s Lodge, F. & A. M. will confer the third degree to-night. The Sons of} St. George propose hold- ing a “smoker” SOme evening this month. ' Deiia Blackwell the colored girl who is mentally deranged has been taken to the town farm. The Lamont’ club entertainment given at the home of Everett Tolles takes place to-morrow evening. The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles N. Saunders was attended yesterday afternoon from the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. S. M. Taylor. Rev. F. A. Scofield officiated at the funeral of the late William H. Olm- stead on Union Park, yesterday after- noon. The interment Was at Wilton. Thomas Mason who has been serious- ly ill for several weeks at his home on Harbor avenue is reported as being slightly improved. The Misses Margaret, Anna, Tillie ' and Elizabeth Richardson, Mrs. Wil- liam Richardson, Mrs. Leonard Whit- ney, the Misses Agnes Taylor, May Adams, Fredrica Quelch, Amy Wood, Louie Wood and May Hadden sailed on the Belle Horton this morning to spend the day in New York. The employees of the Crofut 85 Knapp company and the Volk Hat company held meetings yesterday to adjust prices of hat work and by what seemed an unanimous vote the prices of last year were accepted. The switchboard at the Western Union telegraph office, which was burned out during the storm on July 4th, will again be in working order to- day. A. L. Phillips, of Worcester, Mass, was in town to-day. He is an agent: for looms and visited the mills at Win— nipauk and this city. The calendar of theFriday Afternoon club for 1898-99 will be issued this week. Mr. LeGrand Raymond of the firm of Raymond & Sons,. returned home- this morning from a trip to Ohio. The Women’s Relief Corps of Buck- ' ingham Post, G'. A. R will hold its final- meeting of the season this afternoon. GeneralCharleSOImstead,‘ex-duarté‘d— " master-general, of Norwalk, was a‘ via" ‘1 ito'r at the state Capitol yesterday. "—."s! Hartford Courant. _ The A. O. H. will meet this evening. Mrs. John Hadden is reported this morning as being able to sit up after having suffered for some days a severe » illness. Messrs. James L’Hommedieu and ~Clarence Hawkins are overhauling their steam launch “Blackfish.” I The O. S. Ferry command, U. V. G. met last evening and commenced 'pre- paratory arrangements for a clam-bake on August 31st. Mrs. Charles Grupe is expected home from ' a prolonged western trip, neXt week. Eva Midgley of Middletown, Lulu and George Pitzmeyer and Ada Phenix of Meriden, are visiting at the Pitzer home on Stuart avenue. The salt water bathing is excellent, and large crowds visit the several shore resorts daily to take a dip in the waves. Among the passengers on the White Star line steamer Britannia, which sailed yesterday, are Mr. and Mrs. John Trimble. booked to Belfast .by, Jacob M. Layton. Free dancing to-night at Pleasure Grove. Tramway cars carry you right Landlord Hamilton of the Norwalk hotel left for Springfield this morning, on a business trip. His wife is visiting relatives in Milburn, N. J. H. Christ. assistant designer at the Union Mills, was I.this morning in receipt of a bicycle from Philadelphia. Next Sunday morning at the First Congregational church, the annual ofiering will be made for the Hospital fund, and Mr. Frank A. Ferris will present the needs of the institution. 4 A: —Everybody Talks of the Klondike. With the approach of Spring and the opening davs of navigation and trans- portation in Alaska, the interest in the wonde1fu1 gold mines of the Klondike is incleasing. Those of 0m readers who contemplate the long journey, should put themselves into communica- tion p1 omptly with The Joseph Ladue Gold Mining and Development Com- pany 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 moat valuable placer and quartz mines in the Klondike. The attention of our readers is called to a tatement of the Company printed in his issue. fighter, and w .-"met by General Toral's refusal. by 32111 Alrxericah :-...... ~ «- HOBSON SET FREE. His Crew Also Released. The Transaction ‘ Has Been Completed. Washington, July 7.-—Hobson and his: The re-»_ lease was made yesterday morning. The crew have been exchanged. men are now free and the modem: is closed. The war department posted the fol- lowing cable dispatch from General ‘ after: Adjutant General, W ashnngton: Camp near Santiago, July 5—1 am just in receipt of a letter from General Soul (probably Toral), agreeing to ex- change Hobson and men here, to make exchange in the morning. Yesterday he refused my proposition of exchange. SHAFTER, _ Major General. 0n the receipt of the above dispatch it was stated at 1'.” e navy department that Admiral Cervera. and his entire staff, who are now on the St. Louis, would be sent N01 th and kept as pris- oners at the navy yard at Portsmouth, N. H. It was the intention of the ad- ministration .to keep Admiral Cervena at Santiago until the fate of Lieuten- ant Hobson was known, but as his exchange has been made- it is no Ion- get necessary. The officers at the war department do not know Who were ex-‘ ~‘ ‘Park and Miss Leona Young of North changed for Lieutenant Hobson and his men,-except3-th81t the «Spanish offi- cers of the same rank were selected for the transfer. As Lieutenant Hobson is reported ill, he will no doubt be sent at once to the United States on sick leave and will very likely start for home to-day if a vessel leaves. There wasgrealt satisfaction at the department over the news of the exchange. Goddard and 1111111191- to Meet. . New York, July 7—.T-he heavyweight fight between Joe Goddard and Peter Ma'her, which will be decided at the Lenox Athletic club on Friday night, is attracting a great deal of interest among the sporting men of this sec- tion of the country. These giants will battle for twenty-five rounds and as it is their third meeting Maher is an at- traction, and this time in particular, as he will be watched very closely. for the outcome of this will tell whether he shall go further up the pugil-istic ladder and fight Jim ..Corbett. McCoy and Jeffries. 1 . The Irishman is anxious "and more than confident that he can beat each and all of these worthies.-' Joe Goddard, than whom no gamer .man ever Lived believes that he will, ,rv effectually knock Peter Maher out of pugilism on Friday night by repeating «the dose ‘he administered on two for- mer occasions. Goadard alway‘s was 'a. bull dog the opinion that 'he is getting too old, who smilingly refers to Bob Fitzsi'm- moms' 3 age and remarks. that 'he is a year younger than the champion of the world and also points to his recent de- feat of Maher as proof positive that heG is not yet out of the business. Go'ddarii Mabei’ wi vaillinglyita. Corbett, McCoy or athy weight. r < r" gShax-key,, ‘got idi- heavy- “In ,.- TtI-uce E‘nIdod at: Noon. II '1" "Camp, near Santiago, July 6, via Kingston. Jamaica, July" 1. — A truce was agreed upon between the contending firebs page AIMEE-110011 121:. day .Thece was “a fighting“ fi‘pesday ' ileast ten days before said 18th day of General“. Julv, 18980 This,. of course, was mainly on .ac- couht of 'hdm-ane motives. .Shafter's summons to surrender was Then came the plea of the foreign residents in Santiago that the American com- mander withhold bombardment fér' 24 hours to allow nbn-combaat'ants and those of alien affiliations to withdraw with the respective consuls to a. place of~_ safety. There are so many, foreign residents —about moon—111111 Géiieral Shatter was not tenacious of starting the bom- bardment exactly on time. Hls'llnes Were well drawn, though a little thin in spots, but not a. man out- side the walls of Santiago had any fear of the result. Then came the disastrous attempted flight of Cervera and his fleet which has tended to greatly unnerve the Spa- nish forces. Now there are rumors that Spain will sue for peace. All that is known before thenwalls of the city is that there .is-a lull in the strife that each side may bury ,its dead, attend to its wounded and get a little needed rest, while waiting for the end to come and, as far at least as the Americans are concerned, they are prepared for that end, Whatever shape it may take. He rose Commended.. Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.—-Corporal Keene and Private Barr of Battery A. Second Light Artillery have been high-' gallant conduct dur-' 1y commended for ing the terrific lighting ..of Saturday, when the battery tried to advance be- yond El Poyo. Privates Smith and Underwood were blown to pieces by shells and Sergeant Holvy, Veito, and C-ornford were badly hurt and other men were wounded, in- cluding Barr and Keene. One of them was shot three times, and another was shot twice but in spite of their injuries they stuck ‘to the crip- pled guns until the enemy was'forced to give up the assault. ' The Ships to Be Raised. Washington, July 7.—The navy de- partment is already making arrange- ments to recover as much of the valu- able Spanish fleet as can be saved. Yesterday an agieement was closed with the Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Companv to undertake the salvage of as much property as possible from the wrecks. Bismarck's Advice is Good. London, July 7.—-—The Berlin corre- Vspondent of the Standard says: Prince Bismarck advocates the most rigorous neutrality as the only policy for Germany with regard to the His- pano-American war. Chican'o Newspapers Resume Chicago, July 7—. The Chicago papers published as usual yesterday. The stereotypers who struck have all-i... been dismissed and their places sup-U .' . plied by non- -union men. . I Al|1horiso X". a l'rlz". Key W'est. Fla. July 7.~—It is report- ed here that the Smurfs}; warship Al- [rm 0 XII. a: “an ' ‘1. " .11 the block- ade out of He. :r . - was captured 1:. " in need of a laxative, and if the father 'Manufactured by the California Fig Idle! some :fiolkst- are (1f,-.D.,11898 in the- event of defeaiting‘ " of this ond'er’ton the rpublio. signépost nearest: to the place where said debtor , resiides and: w1th1n the same town, and ' by publishing the same in a' newspaper. Wednesday; saturday Nights. t‘unday Sail! Remember the Maine. 'f‘Like a thief in the dark, With an electric spark, It was done in the night by Spain: " But in God’s bright light In an Open fight, Dewey made them ‘remember the Maine.’ ” . , Bell Island. Charles Jones and family,o of Stam- ford, are summering at Bell Island. Miss Mabel Waterbury of Hillandale street, Stamford, wheeled to “Hickory Bluff, ”Belle Island, Wednesday. They are to spend a week or two at Mrs. Scofield’s cottage at that place. ‘ A CHILD ENJOYS The pleasant flavor,- gentle action and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when or mother be costive or bilious, the most gratifying results folow its use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should have a bottle. Syrup Co. ' At the Congregational chapel this evening, Dr. Seward is expected to give an address of especial interest. 3 —lee Merchants keep their name. before the Public. An Advertisement [11 THE GAZETTEwill to read. ' ~LEGAL NOTICE At a Court of Probate, holden at Norwalk, within and for the District of Norwalk, on the 6th day of July, A . Estate of GEORGE H. NICHOLS, of Norwdlk,‘ in said district, an insolvent debtor. « ‘ ' ORDERED, rec ive, examine and decide upon the cla' s‘of the creditors or said. Estate be p’po'ir'ited at the' probate office 1n Norwalk on the 18th day of J uly, 1.898, at 2 o’clock, afternoon; of which all per one in interest will takemotice and . ap ar, if they see cause, and be heard thereon. And the trustee will give publicmotiCe thereof by posting a copy havinga circulation in. said district, at 3A SA B WOODWARD Judge. ...leasuré .. live Between Norwalk and Westport on the Tramway Line. -fDANClNG- Monday, Thursday and Good Music i All kinds of Drinks! POPULAR TO STEAMER _BELLE HORTON SUNDAY, July 10. 25c. ._ Excursion Fare, 251'. Leave South Norw.1.1k at 2:15 P. M. .East 3lst Street, 2:40 p. 111. That commissioners to -' the same is paid. Leave Huntington at :3 P. M. DANGEROUS SIGNS When a. man, woman or child has pain in passing urine; when the desire to make water is frequent, especially at night; when the urine stains linen, when there are pains in the small of the back, when there is a. sediment' in the bottom . of the vessel after it has stood over n1ght—K1dneyor Bladder Disease is present and life is endangered. Immediate help and cure 'can be found in Dr. Every dan- ger sign and the dread Kidney Diseases themselves (even the most distressing cases) are all removed David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. by its use. It imparts at once renewed strength and activsityM to the urinar organs. MPLE BO LE FREE.— Send postoflice address to the Dr. David Keane y Corpo- ration, Rondout, N. Y. ., say that you saw ”23': liberal Rfl'er in tin: (afar, and a sample bottle of Favorite emedy wil be sent free by mail. The picture in this advertisement' is that of Mr. fir anddaughter, of Athens, idney Disease and she of Mr. Palmateer is most enthusmstic in his praise of this great medicine. .E. Palmateer and his ..Y He was cured of Eczema by Favorite Remedy. or full IAll druggists sell Favorite Remedy at $1: a bottlé . . I 1 DAILYmfii‘EPS BETWEEN Sonth Norwalk“, and: STEAMER— Belle New York llllll'l?‘ : '_ T 1| Horton Leaves South Norwalk at 7: 30 a. m.- . LEAVES NEW YORK: Beekman Street, 2:15 p. m. [1: 30 SdturdayJ [2:00 p. ,m. Saturday] FARE: Single, 40c. Excursion, 70c. -_Propallor "GITY 0F IORWILK” Freiglll only. Leaves New York, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5. 00 p. m. i ' Leaves Numalk, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5. 00 p. m. Freight received frOm 7. 00 a. m to 5. 00 p.111. NT OICE ‘TIO WATER CONSUMERS ‘ 1 Your attention is called to our Water isdppiy requirmg a moderate use. dur-T ‘ ing the dry time. . For lawns or sprinkling purposes the: ' Jtitne is fixed by the Water Commis: usioners to wit. ——7 to 8 a. m. and from 6 to? p. m., and all unnecessary , waste .-' of'water positively (prohibited- Take notice-:and govern yourself accordingly, By order of the Water Cemmissioners, A. H. CAMP, ‘ II Secretary. NOTICE. Cirrfix—Es — Notice is hereby given to all persons liable _to pay taxes to the City of N or- walk, in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, that the under- signed, Collector of Taxes for said City, on the List of 1897, has received a we r- rant from the Mayor for. the collection of the tax laid by said city, March 6th, 1898, on the ratable estate liable to. taxation therein, that SLIP TEX IS PAYIBLE JIILY I5, I898, And that he will be present at the Water Commissioners Room, in the Fairfield County National Bank Build- ing, every week day from 9 a. m., to 'lZm. and from2t05 p. m., and even- ings after July 15th, 1898, from 7. 30 p. m. to9.00p. m., until September lst, 1898. Also, that upon all of said taxes 1e- maining unpaid after the 15th day of - August, 1898, interest at the rate of 9 pe1 cent. per annum will be charged from the 15th day of July, ADDISON A. BETTS, - Collector of City Taxes, List of 1891. Interest Notice. SOUTH NORWALK SAVINGS MIL; South Norwalk, Conn., June 24,1898. At a meeting of the managers of this bank held this date, a dividend to de- positors of 1nte1 est at the rate of four (4) per cent. per annum, was declared for the six months ending July 1,1898, payable on and after July 11,1898. In- terest not drawn, will be credited to accounts, and draw interest from July 1, 1898. _ GEORGE F. BEARSE, Treasurer. . ju 30 2 w 1898, until I 1101111 10111 GROVE ff Saturday‘Evjé’g‘, July 2d, 4 Grand Promenade Concert by’,‘ _ Prof Emz‘l' éflrche‘r’ 5 Band} I of New York, who, played » before all the crowned beads ‘ .’ in Eumpe', for which be re—. Gold Medals Sunday Afternoon July 3d Grand PrIon‘zeInade Concert. ' carved _1 I5 przgeG nioNDAv, JULY 4th, [AFTERNOON'AND EVENING.) Grand Promenade Concert. Dancing Music, Professor 'Smytbe’s Strmg‘Band. . Evening, Fz'rewmks. DorlonHouse Gregory’s Point. ShoreDinncrs. I' Rhode Island Clam-bake. 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