Km...» ,_.. _ .__._._._,_,~.,§, < . Fl ‘ ‘1.. . )‘I \ ,, i" The Royal is the highest grade baking powder . horde. Actual tests show it goes one third further than any other brand. ‘ Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKlNG POWDER 00., NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. Not all are of a warlike mood , And seek the Victor’s crown; For GAZETTE Want Ads will bring them jobs And keep them safe in town. "' PUT IT IN THE GAZETTE. W. S. Bouton, of Main street, is vis. iting in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Emily H. Barton, of Cincinnati. is visiting the Misses Dibble, of South Main street, South Norwalk. Mrs. Hattie Barnes, of South Main street, has returned'from a visit in _ BI‘OOKlyn. The N. Y.,N. H.& H.,R.R.,announce in our advertising columns today one more Blo"ck Island excursion, the last of the season, to take place nilixt Wed. nesday. Letter carriers Joseph Tammany and E. W. Clark, of the South Norwalk ‘ post office, are taking short vacations. Substitute carriers Keating and Flagg are acting in their stead. It is alleged that two perigrinating photographers “skipped their board bill” in South Norwalk yesterday. Mrs. A. D. Sherwood and 'son, of East Norwalk-"have returned from a visit in Mianus and Cos Cob. A meeting of the Fairfield County ex-Prisoners of War will be held next Wednesday with Minor Post in Stam— ford. The family of -Rev. Harvey E. Burnes," fermerly pastor of the South Norwalk Methodist church are sojourn- ing at their country home in Pound Ridge. John H. Aiken and his son, Edward G. Aiken, are out on the Sound, to- day,‘after sea bass. ’ Wall street Was Washed down with hose early this‘ morning. Mrs. Sarah E. Smith and daughter Mary, and Dr. and Mrs. William L. Weed have returned from a sojourn in the Catskill mountains. Dora, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ward of New street, East Norwalk, died yesterday,aged7 months. Mr. aaners. Thomas D.Bell of South Norwalk, are the guests of Itheir daughter, Mrs. George Maycock ‘of New Haven. _ _ The Methodist Sunday schools of New Canaan,will picnic at Roton Point next Thursday. . - . . Miss Minnie Selby .of Norwalk has-re-z turned home after a several week’s visit in Mt. Sinai, L. I. The male chorus under the direction of Fred Force will furnish the music at the N orwalk Methodist church Sunday. Mrs. Charles S. Smith, of Stamford, is visiting her mother. Mrs. C. S. Lockwood, of East avenue. ' Among the passengers on the steam- er Belle Horton this morning were “J udge”E. .W. Stuart of the Wilson in- surance agency, Joseph W’alz and Wil- lie Taylor of Orchard street. Rev. Mr. Shaw and George A. Lock- wood, of Stanwich, were the guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bundle of East Norwalk. . , r Miss Hattie L. Grumman, of Isaac street, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. B. Hull in Danbury. Eugene F. Carter will return to-day from a vacation spent in Massachu- ' setts. Leo Davis has been appointed by the selectmen to examine as to the correc- tions of the indexing of the tOwn records. ‘ Mrs R. L. Baker of Trinity' place has returned from a visit with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Burwell Carter of Plainville. The Boston Store will give a $20 ' . gold piece away to-night. William M. Saunders, Jr., and Miss Mamie Jardine will be married on . Wednesday, Sept. 7th. Miss Annie Hoidridge, of Main street, leftthis morning for a few » weeks’ visit at Greentown, Indiana. ' tience. ” 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 TIn an, open fight, l Dewey made them Maine.’ ” ‘remember the )— All the World.' All the world is full of babies, ‘ Sobbing sighing everywhere, Looking on with eyes of terror, Beating at the empty air; Do they see the strife before them, That they sob and tremble so ? _ Oh l'the helpless, frightened babies, Still they come and still they go. All'the earth is full of children, ‘ Laughing over little joys, Sighing over little troubles, Fingers bruised or broken toys; Wishing to be older, larger, . Weeping at some fancied. woe; Oh I the happy, helpless children, Still they come and still they go.‘ , All the earth is full of lovers, ' Walking slowly, whispering sweet; Dreaming dreams and buildingcastles That must crumble at their feet; Breaking VOWS and burning letters. Smiling lest the world shall know—- Oh l the foolish, trusting lovers, Still they come and still they go. All the world is full of people, Hurrying, pushing, rushing by, Bearing burdens, carrying crosses, Passing onward with a sigh; Some, like us, with smiling faces, - And their heavy hearts below—- Oh I the sad~eyed burdened people— How they come, and how they go; All the earth is full of corpses—— Dust and bones laid there to rest—— This the end, that babes and children, Lovers, people, find'at best— All their fears and all their burdens, All their sorrOws, wearing so— Oh, the silent, happy corpses, Sleeping soundly, lying low. Anonymous.- ~ SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.— Thomas K. Noble, pastor.-—Service at . 10:30. No evening service. ~ The pastor ‘will preach upon “The Heavenly Vision.” Sunday school at 12 m. - Scofield, pastor.-‘—Everybody’s meeting at 9:30 am, preaching at 10:30 a.m., topic of sermon, “The Grace of Pa- An astronomical sermon will be preached in the evening, topic “Our Great Father’s House.” Sunday school at 12 m., Epworth League at 6:30 pm. The male chorus led by Fred Force will sing at all the services. Solos by Mr. Force. GRACE CHURCH—On Shuday the Rev. -Dr. Mitchell of St. Choysoston church, Trinity Parish, New York, will oflieiatc. Services—Holy Communion 8 a. m. Morning prayers, litany and sermon 10.30. Te Denm in 0, Buck. Offera- tory, solo and chorus, “Seek ye the Lord, ” Roberts. —————-————<e-o>—'—v—————— ——-Everybody 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 gold mines 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- pany of Yukon. This Company, which has been organize’d 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 theth valuable plaéer and quartz mines ~ in the Klondike. The attention of our readers is called to a tatement of the Company ‘printed in his issue. .4 ‘v Rev. Mr. Putney of New Canaan will preach in the East avenue church Sun- day morning and evening. Mrs. J. T. Whittlesey and Mrs. Le- Roy DurgsI of Danbury, are . visiting friends in South Norwalk. Royal Reynolds, of Norwalk, is visit- ing his cousin, Charles Hoyt. on Wash- ington avenue, Stamford. Mrs. M. Huntstone of Brooklyn, is a guest of her former classmate Miss Gertrude Lyon of North avenue, this city. New awnings are being placed at the Boston Store by P. Callahan. 'George H. Raymond left this morn- in g for Block Island. Lewis Rowland’s barn at .Weston was struck by lightningon Thursday and burned to the ground. “Snip—Nose” a horse formerly owned by “Al” Adams and sold to the Le- l'ands trotted a mile in 2:17:1- at Lyn- brook, L. 1., on Thursday. ~lee Merchants keep their name- betore the Public. An Advertisement In THE GAZETTE will be road. NORWALK M. E. CHURCH—FrankA - ’1 T H E EV E NIN . 3G AZ E T T E i '-i L’r'i, J - .‘l iii... in 21-9-4 Figured MuslingGown. Plain colored muslins may be newer. and smarter, than the figured, but never have there been more. figured muslins worn, and the variety of color- ing and design is endless. A charming dainty gown, from Harper’s Bazar, that is suitable for afternoon wear, is of pale yellow muslin with a. flower of deep oradge. The skirt is made so that it fits to perfection over the hips, and is full at the back. Over the hips and around the (back, breadths are lines, of white lace entredeauxi, and around the fact of the skirt; is a ‘mo'st effective flounce made-Of strips of lace and mus- is visiting friends in Montclair, N. J. 15Mrs. George Mills and family, .‘of city, left yesterday for a few weeks’ visit at Rockland, Me. Maria Loretta. the infant daughter of Ceasar and Elizabeth Grassi died morning from-St. Mary’s. (zhurch. Estella. of Danbury. are guests of Mrs. Mary Force of West avenue, South Norwalk. Mr; and Mrs. Henry S. Selleck, Thousand Islands and Prince Edward Island. ‘ .__—_.l.__« Mrs. Fred Force, daughter llna and son Fred, returned home last night from a visit with. relatives in Danbury. Messrs. John H. Ferris and R. H. Rowan returned home last night after having witnessed the successful launch- ing at Bath, Me., of the schooner Rachel W. Stevens. Harry Coburn, accompained by Dr. Thomas A. Buys, Of the Maternity Hospital, Brooklyn, will sail forShelter Island in the yacht Majella on Monday next ‘ ' » Two Norwalk and South "Norwalk young men furnished considerable amusement to a car load of passengers at DOrlon Point yesterday afternoon, by floundering around ‘in the mud. The starting of the car was delayed for them to finish their Sportive tussle. Mrs. Alice I Webb of New Canaan, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Webb of Livingston place; Miss Nina 7.9qu of Chestnut street, South Norwalk, has returned from a visit in Danbury. ’ George Keeler, E. A. Dickerman, Joseph M, Silliman and a friend from South Norwalk, have been enjoying a cruise this week toward the east, taking in many interesting points. They are ‘ on board Ur. Keeler’s fine yacht“Ruth” and the doctor’s brother George is in command—New Canaan Messenger. “ . Unclaimed . Letters. The following'letters remain 'un- claimed at the Norwalk post office August 20th, .1898. . ‘ Chas. H. Mohr, J. Packard, Mrs. Harry Poey, Miss Belle St. John. ' BRADLEY 's'. Kama, is. M. Mirr'é; Frank D.'Lay.t0no'of South Norwalk, yesterday. The funeral was held this . Victor S. Selleck and Edward Selleck' have arrived home from a trip to the ‘ ‘Miss L. Gimisner, Mrs. Mary C. Gray - Brooklyn, who have been ~visiting‘ at - the home of Charles Williams in this . Mrs,’:Sarah White and daughter. I 1 FlGURED-MUSLIN GOWN FROM HARPER'S BAZAR lin; the skirt part‘is finished in: points outlined with lace. The waist is tight-fitting, with a vest of fine-tucked muslin of plain yellow—— the tucks apparently fastened with flat pearl buttons—lines of white lace in- sertion are put on at ‘either side of the vest, gand, there are lace ‘ rufiies over the puif at the top of the sleeve. This pulf is of the plain muslin, while the lower part of the, sleeve is Of the fig- ureddesign. ‘ Worn with this costume is a hat with brim turned up at the left side, and trimmed-With feathersand flOwers. W7— EWWM .- > THE EXCELLENCE 0F SYRUP 0F F165 is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of. purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless . imitations manufactured by other par- ties. The high standing of. the CALI- FORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi- cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken- ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP C0. SAN n" "~49, 0.1., ' momma; Ki siw roux. N. v. w. FERNALD, Pr’actical , Bookbinder. Books called for and Deliv- ered Free. Postal Orders Promptly at- tended to. 32 FRANKLIN STREET. SOUTH NORWALK Orders for Bookbinding can be left at the GAZ HTTE OFFICE. ' UNDERTAKER! ' NIGHTBELL AT OFFICE. ' r‘ I opment in the strike of the East Side Ten Deaths Occurred During the Voyage. New York, Aug. 20.—The hospital- ship Relief, Captain Harding, arrived at quarantine shortly after 12 o’clock yesterd-ay' from ports in Porto Rico, bringing 248 sick and conyalescent men from the various hospitals in Porto BicO.‘ The Relief lost this port on Au- gust 3, with Major To-rney,‘surgeon of United States army, in charge. She also had on board Lieutenant Colonel Sean and a corps of skilled surgeons and nurses to care for and attend the sick and wounded. of the army in Porto Rico. , The Relief sailed from Ponce on Ana. gust 11 to Arroyo, and then returned to Ponce from which port: she sailed on August 14. She then proceeded to Maiyaguez, and sailed from that. port for this city on the afternoon of Au.- gust 15. ' While at the various ports only the most serious cases of typhoid and ma- larial fevers were taken on board. There were fourteen deaths aboard, four of which occurred at Porto Rico. Ten men died at sea. during the voy- age. These dying on board in port were buried on shore, and nine bodies buried at sea. The body of Major L. I. sml‘t'h of the First Pennsylvania regi- ment, who died on August 17, of man, llgn'ant typhoid fever, w‘aspluced in a sealed metallic coffin and" brought to this port. The body will be sent to Philadelphia for bu-riaL . Of those on board the Relief 154 are suffering from typhoid fever, 30 from malarial fever and 55 are convales- cent. There are also nine seamen who will be sent -to the navy yard. The "typhoid cases will be transferred to the New York city and Brooklyn hos» pltals as soon as arrangements can be made to transfer them. President McKinley Declines New York, Aug. 20.—Mayor Vain Wyck yesterday received this telegram from President McKinley: Hon. Robert A. Van Wyck, Mayor of .. the City of New York: The cordial invitation which you have extended, in behalf of the citizens and officials Of New York. for the cerebra- tion of the 20th, is deeply appreciated, and I sincerely regret. that public du- ties will preclude an absence from Washington at that time. It would be a. great pleasure to unite withxthe. peo-. ple in giving a. home welcome to the officers and men of the American fleet, who ioturn with such signal 'honor for themselves and their Conn-try after a memorable campaign of. blockade and battle. At some future day I hope to make a personal visit to the stations. of the soldiers. sailors and marines, .to show, if Only in slight degree, my apprecia- tion of their heroic services to the na- tion, and while I cannot be present on Saturday, I am glad to have the Oppor-l turlity of expressing my hearty sympa- thy with New York‘s tribute to the fleet. . WILLIAM McKINLEY. The mayor also received the follow- ing from the attorney general Hon. Robert A. Van Wyck, Mayor of City of New York: , I have the honor to acknowledge re‘» eel-pt of the [invitation of the citizens and officials of New York city "to be present 'to-morrow as a guest of the city of New-YOrk‘to welcome the- re- turn, of the American, fleet. I have, with otherv embers of the cabinet. been direct y the president to. rep- resent him on‘board the flagship New York upon that occasion. Accept my appreciation of your courtesy. I: JOHN W. GRIGGS. Spain’s Latest Demand. Madrid. Aug. lit—The government has resolved to insist that the capi'tu- llatlon Of Manila after the signing of the. protocol shall have no effect in the peace negotiations unfavorable to Spain. ' In any event the government holds that the capitulation, having been signed by the commander of the tomi, does not entail the surrender of the whole of the Philippines. All the indications are that the peace negotiations will be prolonged. The op- position fmions are redoubling the ag- itation for convoking the Cortes, and it is said that Senor Sagasta begins to hesitate, although ‘he shares the opin- ion of the Duke of Alm-nriovar de Rio, the foreign minister, as to the inconve- nience involved in a. meeting of the Cortes and a series of debates during peace negotiations. It is possible'the Cortes will meet af- ter the elections to the councils gen- eral about the middle of the month of September. \ - . A Historic Group. VVashingt'on, Aug. 20.—-Secretary Day will return to Washington to-day. At 11 o'clOck the secretary Will ac—' company Ambassador Cambon_and M. Thiebaut. of the French embassy, -to the White House, where all the prin-' cipal figures in the signing of the peace protocol will be photographed togeth- er. ' The group will include the president. Secretary Day, M. Cambon and M. Thiebaut. The assistant secretaries and other prominent officials who par- ticipated in the scenes following the signing of the protocol will also be pho- tographed in another group. It had been the purpose of the French ambassador to go to New York and . Nu nil. NOTICE is hereby given to all per- sons liable to pay taxes to the Town ,_ of Norwalk, in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut; on the Asséssr 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 Norwalk, (Down --Town,) on Tuesday, noon until 12:30 o’clock afternoon. _ _At the store of J. C. Randle at Win-‘ nipauk, on the , afternoon of Tuesday, August 30th, 1898, from 3fo"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, 1n the City of Norwalk, in said Town of Norwalk, on Wednes- day, August inst, 1898, from 9 o’clock forenoon until 3 o’clock afternoon, and. from 7 until 8 o’clock in the evening. Mr. H. W. Kemp of Comstock Broth- ers, N orwalk, 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 after the Ist day of October, 1898, integest at the rate of NINE PER CEN 'I‘. Will be charged from the 3151'. day of August, 1898, until the same shall be paid. ' ‘ GEORGE B. ST. JOHN, Collector, In and for said Town of Norwalk, on the List of 1897. Dated at Norwalk, Conn., July 25th, 1898. ruyflcs. CITY TAXES Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay taxes to the City of Nor- walk, in the County of Fairfleld and” State of Connecticut, that "the. under- on the List of 1897, has received a War: rant from the Mayor for the collection 1898,=_on the ratable estate. liable to taxation therein, that . . . SIIIITIX IS PAYABLE JULY I5,- l898. ,i m. to 9.00 1898. . . ,. 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. BET'rs, p. m., until September lst,‘ sue DEATH. Is a non-poisonous Powder that efi‘ec- 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 00111. CO... SMITH STREET, NORWALK. Fawcefl’s , 33 MAIN STREET, NORWALK. ,. 'l Special Sale oi . TRIMMED HATS. ALL THIS WEEK. ELEGANT TRIMMED HéTS, Sl.98 up. witness the naval review, but in view of the return of Secretary Day and the engagement at the White House, led. . Peace Commiulon. Washington, Aug. 20.-The peace commission is not completed yet, and will, not be made ready for completion until next week. . Secretary Day is still out of town, and Sena-tor Davis, who is now said to have consented, 'has not arrived in Washington. . ‘ A third member of the commission ‘will bé a New York man, probably Elihu Root, although there is still talk of General Benjamin F. Tracy. Neither General Corbin nor , Admiral Dewey. Will be on the commission. . Garment. Makers Strike * New York, Aug. 20.~—The latest devel- garment workers is a new uprising of 1,900 cloak makers in the shops of], 11 5 his visit ‘to New York ’has been cancel- I . V ' FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBONS and All N oveltiesi $03.11 and see us and you-will be de ighted with the Bargains YouWill Get. QRE'FKEQ: GENERAL ,-:“'- INSURANCE Real Estate and Invest- . . mentAgent, .' . Room a anznm nurnnnm. NORWALK, - ' - -~ contractors and manufacturers. -.-. m~——- .2 7". l d MONEY TO LOANI " d August 30th,'7'1898. from 10 o’clock fore-R ' signed,Collector of Taxes for said City,» ., of the tax laid by said city, March 7th‘,‘ ‘ And that he will be'present at» the , Water Commissioners’ Room, in’ the ’4' Fairfield County National Bank- Build- 2 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; ' Collector of City Taxes, List of 1897. . REL-Isis Assivss FROM PORaTQRICG ETAX COLLECTQR’S I i‘ Milline‘ry Parlors. CONN‘ '
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