The Royal is the highest grade baking powder known. Actual tests show it goes one- thlrd further than any otherhbrand. Absolutely Pufe ROYAL BAKlNG POWDER 60., NEW YORK: Q _ LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS Not all are of a warlike mood And seek the Victor’s crowu; For GAZETTE Want Ads will bring them jobs .And keep them safe in town. PUT IT IN THE GAZETTE. Don’t forget the excursion to New: port on Wednesday. Miss Clara Hill of West avenue, is visiting in New York. Miss Eva L. Ferris is entertaining Miss Coyle of New York. Judge Andrew Selleck of Stratford, spent Saturday, in Norwalk. Fletcher Van Hoosear has returned from a sojourn at Ocean Grove. Miss Emma Woodbridge is spending a week in New YOrk with friends. Rev. F. A. Hatch of Dallas, Tex., is :a guest of C. A. Quintard of Main street. _ Gus Pitzer of the Adams Express company, is on night duty for a few weeks. ‘ Miss MarionosMsman of New Haven, is a guest of Miss Edith Hunter of East avenue. Ward Palmer has resigned his posi- tion at Hoyt & VValthausen’s hat fac‘ tory in South Norwalk. Messrs. George Van Alstync and William Blascer spent yesterday with friends on Long Island. Mrs. Vernon and daughter, of New York, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. LeGrande C. Betts on the Green. Herbert 1‘. Sheffield has returned to his duties at the Central National bank after a three weeks’ vacation. Maud and Lester Wood of Stamford: are guests of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox of East Norwalk. Sherman Commandery, U. 0. G. C. will visit Guiding Star Commandery at Bridgeport, to-morrow night. There was a family clambake party at the residence of John H. Ferris, on West street, Saturday. It was of course a success. ‘ Services commemorating the Feast of the Assumption were held at St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s churches this morning. Members of the Mayflower H. St L. company will visit Southport firemen to-night. Rev. Levi Jones, of Stepney, occu« pied the pulpit of the East avenue Methodist Episcopal church Sunday. Miss Grace Easton, of Flatbush, is visiting her friend Miss Clara Marvin, of East N orwalk. Yesterday was a great day for wheel- men, and the roads about towu were well fiilled with riders during. the day. A bicycle rider was thrown from his wheel on the Stamford pike last even- ing, and had his face badly cut and bruised. There is a large camp of Gypsies on the road between this city and Stam- ford. . Miss Olive Hill, of Elm street, is en- tertaining Miss Charlotte Hinckley, of New Haven. A large number of extra freight trains were run east over the Consolif' dated road yesterday the majority carrying perishable goods. The Baptist church at New Canaan is to be lighted by electricity and Percy E. Ferris of South NorWalk has the contract for such equipment as is necessary to that end. Examinations for entrance to the State Normal school were held at the Franklin street school this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert T.Sheifield of . Arch street, who have been sojourning in the Catskills for three weeks have returned home. Miss Nina Zeluff of Chestnut street, South Norwalk, is a guest of Miss Ilna Force in Danbury. l l . Remember the Maine. “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.’ ” George A. Comstock is spending a week at Lime Rock. 'Mr. and Mrs. H. Thornton Prowitt of Elmcrest, have returned from a ' sojourn in the Adirondacks. Harry and Arthur Caney of West avenue, have returned from a visit in Danbury. The choir of Trinity church will en- joy a vacation on Sundays August 21 and 28. A volunteer choir will render the music on those Sundays. Miss Nichols of Bell Island will sing a solo next Sunday morning. Mrs. Elmer Clarke and children, of Danbury, were guests Sunday of Miss Bertha Keyser of Elm street. Harry Tolles and Alfred Cutbill with a party of friends have gone to Lake VVaccabuc to-day to camp out for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Harmond Richardson and daughter Anna, of Cedar street, are spending two weeks in Rhode Island. Judge and Mrs. H. IV. Gregory have arrived home from a trip to Portland, Maine. To-day is pay day at the selectmen’s office. Miss Grace L. DeLaney of Bridge- port, is visiting Mrs. James Cole on Ann street. ' The Cockenoe tribe of Red Men will take a trolley ride 'Wednesday night. Rev. T. S. Childs, of Washington, D.’ C., was in town to-day calling on old parishioners. An infant daughterofRichard Fahey of Water street, South Norwalk. died Saturday night of cholera infantum. James O’Hara spent Sunday in Dan- bury. Mrs. F. L. Church and children have gone to Orange, N. J., for a few days recreation. ~ Miss Eunice Diver returned to her home in Bridgeport, to-day, after a week’s visit with Miss Ida Raymond, of North avenue. ' Miss AdelaideCarpenter, of Ramsey’s, N. J.‘, is visiting Miss Gertrude Lyon, of Knight street. Miss Florence Lynes, of Mott ave- nue, is entertaining Miss Rita Dalley, of Rariton, N. J. Miss Maud Taylor of Danbury, is visiting relatives in town. In the game of ball between the Kel- seys and the T. A. B’s at Norwalk Park, Saturday, the former won by a score of 7 to 1. A There will be no services at the South N orwalk Congregational church, on Sunday next or the following Sun- day. Improvements will, in the mean- time, be made on the interior of the church. There was agreat .crowd at Dorlon Point Saturday night, and notwith- standing there were four trolley cars in operation it required extra trips to get the people home at the chse of dancing. ' Miss Grace Adams sang in the First Congregational church Sunday morn- ing. MissHattieParker ofMain str eet, sang a solo, “Now I lay me down to sleep" in a most effective manner. Rev. John W. Williams of East , Orange, N. J ., preached at St. Paul’s church Sunday morning. Mrs. James McKiernan is ill at her home on Chapel street. Mas. J. R. Flannery of New York, is visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. Catherine Pomeroy on Academy street. ‘ 1 Charles Hosegood has left the em- ploy of Expressman Reynolds. An Italian child was struck by a Tramway car on South Main street this morning, but fortunately escaped serious injury. Today is the Slst anniversary of; William Wallace’s arrival in this codntry from Ireland. Mr. P. F. Burns, cf the Bottom Store, has returned from a vacation spent in lFranconia, N. H. Death of Stephen Stanley. Stephen Stanley, probably Norwal k’s oldest resident died at his home on Main street, Sunday ‘ afternoon in the 96th yearuof his age. ' i. ' , ' Thrown on his own resources », at an early age in life by the absence of his father at-sea, the deceased learned the shoemaker’s trade which he followed for a time. Some time in the 50’s he opened a store on what is now the site of the family residence and did a thriving business. ‘ Being of a saving disposition he ac- cumulated some property. ' Owing to poor health he went west but did not remain long, and coming home regained'new vigor and activity. He was a man who loved his family and the affection displayed for his grandchildren was a trait in his nature that was remarked by all. The last time that he was away from his home was one week ago and then only to call on a neighbor. , His son Stephen K. is the only member of his family that survives. He had lived more than the allot ted time of man, and his calling home was as peaceful as had been his life. The funeral will be attended on Wednesday,Rev.T. K. N oble officiating. Brought Out the People. Yesterday was the most delightful day yet experienced during the mid- summer and was much enjoyed after the long spell of hot sticky weather. It was just the sort of a day to keep the crowds mo Jing and the trolleys were busy harvesting the nickels and dimes. The shore resorts were well patronized during the day but in the evening it became suddenly cool and the people returned to the city early. Police News. “Sam” Bonner, was arrested this morning on the charge of intoxication and assault. He will be given a hear- ing this afternoon. “Danny” McCann was sentenced to 12.0 days in jail this morning. Later his sentence was commuted to the ex- tent that he be placed at the Town Farm during good behavior, failing in which he is liable to land in Bridge- port. , «c-0w———— Third May Soon Be Sent Home. It 18 said in high military circles, and with some show of truth, that the Third Regiment is likely to be mus- tered out of the United States service within the 'next week or ten 'days. Uncle Sam has now more men than he knows what to do with, so he is likely to cut loose many of the regiments which are still located in State camps. vvr County Democratic Organization. A countyorganization of Democrats was formed in Bridgeport on Saturday by delegates from the different towns, Frank H. Merrill of Norwalk, was made permanent chairman, and Wallace Olmstead of Danbury, permanent sec- retary. A committee of five was ap- pointed to draft a constitution and by- laws which will be submitted to the state convention for ratification. .v v Good Times Coming. Now that the peace terms have been signed and the . war with Spain, has been officially declared to be at an end, manufacturers and business men in all parts of the country .are of the opinion that business will. soon improve and the various industries restored to their old time life and energy. I' A ‘v Has Gone East. A woman who gave her name as Katherine Jacobs was arrested in South N orwalk Saturday afternoon, for being intoxicated. ..,She gave the police con- siderable trouble in placing her in the station house. This morning she was fined $5 in default, of which she was transferred to the Bridgeport jail. ——‘o-o>—~—————' . Recent Deaths. Ruth, daughter of- Charles H. and Georgiana Britto, died at her home in Winnipauk this morning, aged 7 months and 22 days. Stephen, son of Stephen and Rosa A. Gall, died yesterday, aged 1 month and 23 days. ‘ . . Had .a‘ Fine Time. The Pioneer Hook and Ladder com- pany held a “sea outing” yesterday which included a sail on the yacht Marguerite and a clambike. Messrs. James Foster and, Charles Franke add- ed zest to the occasion by falling over- board greatly to their own discomfiture. ' . -‘ The trolley cars from Stamford to Roton Point were crowded all day yes- terda y. ‘ ’ _ —ThePloneer of the Klondike. . _"Mr. Joseph Ladue, who was summon ed to Washington recently for a con- ference With the Secretary of War re- . to Dawson garding the means of furnishing relief ‘ty miners. has solda large number of his choice lots in Dawson City, some of his best placer claims, and a magnificent quartz mine, besides his rich timber limit, including a saw- mill which is earning $1350 a day net, to the J osephlLadue Gold Mining . and DevelopmentCompany. of YukOn. The, directors of this company are among the most conservat ve and prominent men,,in the financial circles of New York. , Thos'ef." who are interested in the Klondike should read the notice of the new company printed in this issue. ‘ u- .. Miss Kittie Lynch of Danbury, is visiting Sout'n N orwalk friends. Fred Force of South Norwalk, spent Sunday in Danbury. Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Chapman who have been sojourning at Bell Island have returned to their home in Dan- bury. Mrs. Wiiiia'm. Benedict, of Norwalk, has returned home after a visit at the home of John M. Parker, 1 Whitlock street—Danbury News. The caucus of the Second district Republicans will be held on Monday, August 22d. ' Mr: P. F. Masterson, of the Boston Store, accompanied by his sister, Miss Masterson, who has charge of the ready-made department of ‘the store, are enjoying their vacation at Asbury Park. Storrs Agricultural college offers to both young women and young men lib- eral courses in English, mathematics, the various sciences, military drill, etc, at very moderate cost. For par- ticulars consult ad. in to-day’s issue. Mr. W. E. James of East avenue, is visiting friends at Stony Brook. Eugene M. Tolles has purchased a new bicycle and will soon be among Norwalks riders. The Trinity church Sunday school is holding its annual picnic at Roton Point to day. David Sheehan of Washington, DC, is visiting relatives in this city. He is in the best of form for his annual vacation. The committee having in charge the annual outing of the Phoenix Engine company which takes place next Sun- day sailed for Long Island this morn- ing to complete the arrangements. Frames lur b‘uns. Fan-shaped frames or standards for the mounting of rare fans, to be used as a. bit o-f,bric—a-brac, are, of course, to be had, and are useful when one’s collection is not too large. A woman who had a number of beautiful fans contrived for their display by mount- ing them against a. banner of maroon velveteen. The fans were opened and stitched fast to the velvet at conven- ient points where the stitches would not show and no injury could be done to the fan. The whole banner was then mounted on a brass rod and. hung sometimes on a door against a portiere, and, on occasion, with the rod slipped out, and made fast to a screen panel. Increased Consumption of Coffee. The consumption of coffee is steadily increasing, as witness the following figures in tons:— Total. ' . Europe. United States. 1893 . . . .271,498. . .248,117. . . . . . .519,615 1894 . . . .272,191. . .258,822 ....... 531,013 1895°. . . .277,100. . .260,880. . . . . . .537,980 1896 ' . .'.291,150. . .267,880. . ..... 559,030 1897 . . . .305,150. . .318,170. . . . . . .623,320 l The United States now take more cof—. fee than the whole of Europe, where, Germany leads with 136,390 tons.‘ France coming next with 77,310, while tea-drlnldng England is satisfied with 12,420 tons. . . _ Latest In Wall Fabrics. New wash fabrics called "_benga.-, line fancies" are ”shown In a. pretty range of colors and, designs. Creped zephyrs come from Scotch looms in; delicate tints of green, cream, cell. blue, and mauve. Smoothly woven French gingham; have a glossy twill stripe that looks like satin, and cotton crepal-lnes are as lustrous of surface as silk. Watteau designs are printed on chiffon and sheer India and Swiss mus- llns. The colorlngs are exquisite, apd the floral patterns extremely beautifuL. TO OLEAISE THE SYSTEM Efiectually yet gently, when costive or bilious, to permanently overcome hab- itual constipation, to awaken the kid- neys and liver to a healthy activity, without irritating or weakening them, to dispel headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup of Figs, made by the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co. ‘ sfonns AtllllllllLTlllllL coiieet. Offers to both young women and young men, liberal courses in English, Mathematics, the various Sciences, Military Drill, etc., at very moderate cost. Candidates for admission to the col- lege may take the examinations Fri- day. September 2d, Selectmen’s Room, City Hall, Danbury; and State Experi- ment Station, New Haven. ’ ‘ Saturday, September 3d, Room 59 Capitol Building, Hartford; and at the College. Storrs. , - The examinations will all begin at 9 o’clock a. m. Fall term opens Sept. 19. For fur- ther particulars address, Storrs, Conn. HOTIOE TO .OOITRIOTORS. Sealed proposals for the Carpenter, Mason, Plumbing and Painting work in the construction of the Norwalk Hospital will be received by the Hos- pital Association until noon Saturday, August 27th, 1898. Plans and specifications can be seen Architect, Washington street, South Norwalk; also, at the store of Wm. H. Smith & Co, Water street, N orwalk. All bids to be addressed to John H. Ferris, President Hospital Association. N 0 bids received except from local contractors. The said Hospital Association re— serves the right to reject any or all ' bids. . JOHN H. FERRIS, ' Pres. Hospital Asi. THE E a,ENI"NG.G-IAZETT_E’1 . w l CURRENT COMMENT. Boasting seems to be Spain’s strong- est cardjn the game of war. To be strictly fair one must admit that the “Yankees” are a close second in this same line. In fact, the habit of “crowing” before the battle is a char- acteristic not confined to any one na- tion or people. ‘ A new X-ray apparatus made for a Harvard profeSSOr furnishes a light which penetrates tendons and bones for surgical uses. It produces in the air lightning flashes from 6 to 7 feet in length, and sparks from '30 to 40 feet long in glass tubes in which the atmospheric pressure is, reduced. A new- law in the State of New York offers a reward, ranging from $3 to $15, to any person destroying a fish net found in State water not duly li- censed. This looks like a good way lto solve the problem of illegal fishing, which has bothered the "authorities of many States. 7A law which :makes every man a detective for his personal gain is much more likely to accom- plish its object than one which makes it the duty of one or two men to pre- vent violations over a wide stretch of territory. , .— If she had not a. money reason for supporting Spain, as well as a motive in Latin conceit, France could find lit- tle inducement in history to take the course she is following It has been pointed out that Spain lias always been harmful to France. It was ow- ing to Spain that Louis XIV.’s trou- bles began; it was in Spain that Na- poleon" I. lost a spleudld army and so was compelled to abdicate, and the disaster of Sedan was directly due to Spanish succession. Besides, the pres- ent little King’s father insulted France. by becoming colonel of a Uhlau regi- ment. There are signs of a new movement in China. Patriotic clubs are being formed in various parts of the coun- try, having for their object the pre- servation of the ancient empire from the encroachments of foreigners, and efforts are being made to extend a systematic organization for this pur- pose throughout thc empire. It had ins origin in the recent assemblage of 10,000 literati at Pckin for the pur- pose of taking their doctor’s degrees. These men drew up a plan of organ- ization for patriotic clubs, and are now working to, kindle patriotic senti- ments in the breasts of the people. ' he plan is working well, so far, and threatens to. become a formidable movement in a short time. If so, the partition of China will not be, after all, such a. smooth and easy proceed-- ing'as is now expected. There has been a movement on foot to induce women to boycott Paris goods on account of the sympathy with Spain shown by the French. This does not seem to be a very direct method of reprisal, and dressmakers and mllliners say that it will fall, be- cause Amerlcanwomen do not regard themselves as well-dressed unless their garments come from Paris. It is true that most young women about to be married think themselves disgraced if they do not have a Parisian trousseau. The truth is that that feeling is dis- graceful. American women ought-mot to buy French goods simply because they are not. American. As for French sympathy with Spain, let the Ameri- can ladies dismiss that from their minds. They am find something more interesting in the epithets which the Parisian newspapers are applying to them. These things cannot be re printed, but it should be sufficient to say that no name is- too vile for a. Parisian paper to apply to the Ameri~ can woman. If the ladies desire to make reprleals for something, they ought to considerthat as a cause. In. late years more and more atten- tion hasvbeeni'pald’to' the condition 0! the teeth of candid-ates for life insur- ance, and now the report of the den- tist is considered of equal value with that of the physician in determining the value of the “life.” , So important are the indications afforded, by the teeth of the general health - and strength of constitutions of candidates for the United States navy that unless a wouldrbe. cadet can pass a. credit- able-examination at the hands of the dentist he must make up his mind to look for another calling. It is urged that if the teeth are not in good trim, the digestion, and eventually, of course, the general health, and, con- sequently, the professional efficiency of the antidote must be impaired. These restrictions are now likely to extend to the army. One of the first signs of this movement is the an- bouncement that a bill is to be passed to establish a. dental corps ,in the United States army. It is propbsed to make the army dentist a part 'of the medical corps, assigning one surgeon at the office of Ferris S. Morehouse, j dentist, Wl‘th the Milk 01‘- major,-to each brigade, and one surgeon dentist, with the rank of captain, to each reg- imen-t. The army dentists are to be graduates of reputable dental colleges. The teeth of the rank and file-of the army are to be perlodically‘lnspected and kept in order, and the 's'oldler him- self is to be instructed how to second the efforts of the dentist- Annual Sales evict-6.000.000 Boxes €03 BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS suchus Wind and Pain in the Stomach. Giddiness. Fulness after, meals. Head- ache. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Elushinzs of Heat. Loss of Appetite. Oostiveness. . Blomhes. on the Skin. Cold Chills-:Dla- . turbed Sleep. Frightful Dreams-an. :all Nervous and Trembling Sense 0115. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE 3.31.183 IN TWENTY MINUTES. Ever! sufferer will acknowledge them to be . . . A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. MECHAM’S PlbLS.taken asdlroot~ ed. wxll quickly restore Females to com- plete health. They pr ptly removo obstructions or irregular tee of the "sys- tern and cure Sick Headache. Fora Weak Stomach . , ,, , Impaired . Digestion . Disordered Liver m mamwounu on cmLoniu . Beeoham’s, Pillofaro' - . . . . . a. 1 Without. a Rival, . _ ., ' And have the ‘ . ' ‘ EARGEST SALE “any Patent Medicine in the World. 25c. at all Drug Stores; TAX 00LLECTOR’S land. t NOTICE is hereby given to all per- sons liable to pay taxes to the Town of N orwalk, in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, on the Assess- ment List of 1897, that I will meet them to receive said Taxes, at the following times and places, to wit: At the store of.W. S. Hanford, East N orwalk, (Down Town,) on Tuesday, August 30th, 1898. from 10 o’clock fore- noon until 12:30 o’clock afternoon. At the store of J. C. Raudle at Win- nipauk, on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 30th, 1898, from 3 o’clock until 4:30 o’clock. At the store of Alphonzo Dibble, at South Five Mile River, on the evening of Tuesday, August 30th, 1898, from 7 o’clock until 8:30 o’clock. At the office of the Collector Opera ' House Block, in the City of Norwalk, in said Town of Norwalk, on Wednes- day, August 31st, 1898, from 9 o’clock forenoon until 3 o’clock afternoon, and from 7 until 8 0’010ck in the evening. Mr. H. W. Kemp of Comstock Broth- ers, Norwalk, and Mr. J. M. Layton at his office on Railroad Place, South N orwalk, are authorized to receive taxes for me. On all Taxes which shall remain un- paid aftcr the lst day of October, 1898, interest at the rate of NINE PER CENT. will be charged from the Blst day of August, 1898, until the same shall be paid. GEORGE B. ST. JOHN, Collector, _ In and for said Town of Norwalk, at the List of 1897. ' Dated at N orwalk, Conn, July 25th, NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay taxes to the City of NOr- 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 War- rant from the Mayor for the collection of the tax laid by said city, March 7th, 1898, on the ratable estate .liable to taxation therein, that SIIO TIX .IS PIY’IBLE JIILY l5, l898, 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 12m. and from 2 to 5 p. m., and even- ings after July 15th, 1898, from 7.30 p. $8.980 9.00 p. m., until September lst, Also, that upon all of said taxes re— maining unpaid after the 15th day of August, 1898, interest at the rate of 9 per cent. per annum will be. charged from the 15th day ‘of July, . 1898, until the same is paid. ' - ADDISON A. BETTS, . of City Taxes, List of 1897. COllector ‘BUG DEATH. Is a. non-poisonous Powder that'effec- tually takes the place of Paris Green and other dangerous insect powders. It is sure death to the Potato,Squash and Cucumber Bugs, Currant and To- mato Worms, also other plant-eating pests. Farming Utensils. Full line of Mowers, Ted- ders. Harrows and CultivatOrs Rakes. , MEEKER 00A]. co. SMITH STREET, NORWALK. .O. E. Wilson, GEN AL -:- INSUBlNGE . Real Estate and Invest- . . ment Agent, . . Room 3 damn nurinnva. N 0 RVVALK, CONN _L_ MONEY TO. LOAN' .
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