I Tim Eh 3V, BEN 1 NG G Az E TTE . EVEN IN 6 GAZETTE. ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE IN NOR. wALK AS A NEWSPAPER. ’ MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS. DAILY—One year, 83; six months, 81.75; hroe months, 81; one month, 400. WEEKLY—Ono year, in advance, 81; six months. 600.; three months. 35c. 5* L .a \ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 1898. m THE OTHER FELLOWS. What murder mystery is hidden away in Bridgeport for Christmas day we do not know. But this week opened well on the laudanum route—Stamford Telegram. The-Waterbury woman who removed her gloves before knocking down a footpad who had attacked her cer- tainly presents a rare case of deliberate determination, and came out of the encounter without even a split glove—— Bridgeport Union. Winter is no joke for the fireless, the foodiess and the overcoatless. The iceman hates it, the coal man loves it and the fireplug freezes onto it. Still it is the season of Santa Claus and cold though it be, warms many a nat- ure into acts of charity—Hartford Telegram. A progressive. rapid and overwhelm- ing courtship of three hour’s duration culminated in immediate marriage at New London a day or two ago. Pretty lively‘. work for a city that sleeps during the winter months.~Bridgeport Telegram. Mothers of hungry children have been driven to all sorts of desperate deeds but perhaps the most unique case on record is that of Mrs. Bergman of New York city, who looked her chil- dred in a cold fiat while she went out to commit burglary. And still we send missionaries to Africa—Albany Press Knickerbocker. A New York woman has caused the arrest of her neighbor for interfering with her singing. Possibly the alliict— ed neighbor was greatly justified.»— Bridgeport Post. EVE’S RAMBLlNGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG his WOMEN. BY ONE or THEM. The slioplifter’s season is wide open, with plenty of game afoot. The big stores have already bagged a good average of the light fingered contin- geut~euough to prove that they are out in force. It isa noticeable fact that few professionals appear among the numbers arrested, which goes to show that the wary oldtimers don’t like to mix in the rush of amateurs that llock so promiscuously just now. Arrests of well-to-do people are com- mon. Either the experts are shy and being crowded out by the better class or else they are altogether too sly for the detectives. The arrests prove that vigilant and general watching is ad vis able. Wealth and position seem to be no guarantee against the pilfering pro- pensities 'of their possessors. Another healthy fact appears on the surface. Complainants are not dis- posed to settle with high-toned thieves as they‘bsed to be. Merchants are weary of being made the object of at— tack by “respectable people.” Like the patient worm they have turned and refuse to he. the victims of aristocratic kleptomania, as well as its more vulgar relative. theft. The way to insure future exemption is to prose- cute the thief without regard to social position or the spelling of the word that fits the crime. Send them all to prison. The Christmas season draws nearer and pretty fingers are plying the needle more rapidly than ever, prepar- ing the dainty gifts to surprise some loved one. Nothing is more acceptable to the housekeeper than the dainty embroid- eries on linen now in vogue. They add so much to the beauty of the house, to the attractiveness of the table, that they are dear to every wo- man’s heart. It is not everyone. who has time to give to the making of thesevl‘olllarming accessories, and so when they come in theeform of a gift they are most accept- ablejw ~ Centre cloths worked in some artistic design of floral effects in utheir' natural colors. or in pure white. as fancy die tates, are very beautiful when edged with Renaissance lace. This is not at all d fiicult to make'and can be readily learned by means of, the directions, which can .be purchased at all estab- . lishments where the materials for the work are sold. a flan/[tel tiara. ‘ The Weather. Light rain to-ilf'ght and Sunday. 9 if 4'- . FEMININE CHAT. ~ .. .. g T _________ . . .1 .- To be perfectly happyone must b‘ out of debt. An old baChelor says a ' woman’s tongue is an organ WithOut stops. Absence, as a rule, makes the heart grow fender—of someone else. A woman never hurts amanvso much as when she criticises his clothes. How easy it is to tell women how to make money. What we want to. learn is how to keep it. ‘A woman never seems to be so happy as whenshe is dwelling at length upon her ailments. . Friends are friends until their purses instead of their protestations are called upon to make good. 3 Did you ever know it to fail that when white thread was required you only had black in your work basket? The man who is most extravagant in his personal expenditure is the one who is always preaching enconomy to his wife. chat 2 It generally happens that just at the time when a woman needs most to be particular in her attire that she is most careless about it. Some persons appear to think th at the true definition of the word critical is to see no good in anything ‘they- do not do themselves. ' _ 1 ' Resolve to wear'your old gowns all winter, and it is safe to assert that the season will see you with bigger dress— maker and tailor bills than ever before. Anyone who has been using the telephone for a number of years takes it as a personal insult when the party at the other end declares that he can- not hear a word being said. The elephant carries a trunk, the rooster a comb and the fox. :1. brush. If the human family could travel so comfortably provided for there would be less grumbling at the delay in the arrival of the luggage. .-44...>__ Some Foolish People Allow a cough to‘run until it gets be- yond the reach of medicine. They often say, “ Oh, it will wear away,” but in most cases it will wear them away. Could they be induced to try the suc ccssl‘ul medicine called Kemp’s Balsam, which is sold on a. positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price 25c and 500. Trial size free. At all. druggists 40.0»—»—. —-———- NOT FULLY APPRECIATED. The Snub 3 Famous Lecturer From His Native Town. There are others besides prophets who are not rated at their true worth in their own country, says the Youtli's Companion. A boy who grew almost to man’s estate in a semi-rural com- munity went into the great world, and became famous as a lecturer and writer. Unspoiled by fame. his heart often turned to his boyhood home. On one occasion he found that in passing from one lecturing point to 2111011le he would go through the old town. and that he would have time to pass. a whole day ,there. Accordingly he wrote to one of the principal men of the township as follows: “Dear Friend: Being about to pass through my native town and having 3 day at my disposal. I should be great- ly pleased 1.; greet; my old friends and companions of earlier days: and i know of no better way to do this than to make. an appointment to talk to them at the old brick schoolhouse next Thursday evening. I shall be happy to give them my best lecture, entirely free of charge. Iuvilo every- body. Yours faithfully. u Received Havingr thus arranged to do the bless-you-my-(L‘hildren act. as those versed in latter—day slangr would say. his sensations may be imagined when he received, two or three days later. this letter in response: “Mr. —— ————: Dear Sir—Your favor of 14th lust. rec‘d. In reply would say that I have conferred with the trus- tees of the School Disct. No. 11 in re- gards to opening the bldg. next Thurs- day evng. for a lecture, and they re- quest me to say that. the same will not be convenient. \Vith great: respcst, yours truly. “ABSALOM SI—IACKELFORD." “For a week after I got that letter." said the famous lecturer, in telling of the incident afterward, “I had a curi- ous feeling as if I were about four sizes too small for my clothes." HOYT’S THEATRE, we DEC. 22. Rice 8:. Barton’s Comedians injthe Funny Farce Comedy, McDoodle’s at FLAT-S! Headed by the King. diane. . . . J. K. MULLEN Supported by an Excellent If Company . of Liugh Provokers." of..:11'ish-. Com e- "less—2,5. 5.5.... .75... . "Pansmp OOIPLEXIOH; It does not require an expert to de-g tect the sufferer from kidney trouble. The hollow cheeks, the sunken eyes, the dark, puffy circles under the eyes, the sallow parsnip-colored complexion indicates it. ’ A physiCian would ask if you had rheumatism, a dull-pain or ache 1n the back or over the hips, stomach trouble,- desire to urinate often, or a burning or scalding in passing it: if after passing there is an unsatisfied feeling, as if it must at once be repeated, or if the ugine has a brick dust deposit or strong 0 or. When these symptoms are present,no time should be lost! in removing the cause. ' ' Delay may lead to gravel, catarrh of the bladder, inflammation. causing stoppage, and sometimes requiring the drawing of the urine withinstru‘ments,‘ or may run into Bright’s Disease, the most dangerous stage of kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great discovery of the eminent kidney and bladder specialist, is a positive remedy for such diseases. ' Its reputation is world-wide and it is so easy to get at any drug store that no one need suffer any length of time for want of it. However, if you prefer to first test its wonderful merits, mention THE N ORVVALK GAZETTE and write to Dr. Kilmer & (.30., Bin-ghamton, ‘N. Y. for a Sample bottle and book telling all about it, both sent absolutely free by mail. " . . Professional Card. ,. ADIES’ NURSE. Apply 9 Warren street. . 10 tf ""“F-WEVTEET ” WANTED—‘Houses and RealEstate to sell. W. H. ByingtonyInsur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 ti AN TED—Contractors to know that the, Fidelity and Deposit 00., of Maryland, furnishes surety. W. H. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build- ing. , N30 tf . O T0 RENT. To RENT—A urge'ilili’i”iéi"£ilé”e;§l ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles N30 tf Olnistead, Masonic Building. FOR SALE. 4 OR SA LE—A house on Wilton ave- - nue, 6 rooms. Will be sold cheap. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf OCR SALE-Two fine Jersey cows;- one good horse, a very free trav- eler; 7:3 choice Plymouth Rock fowls: l0 tons good timothy hay: 2tons stalksi 2 tons line rye straw; 20 bushels rye and 100 bushels corn. Address MRS. F. BRADY or R. H. FITCH, \Vilton. D12 1w OR SALE—Three fine building lots on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf Eon SALE—Two building lots on Newtown avenue, 60x200. W. H. By- ington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. D2955 y‘OR SALE—One of the best bui'l ding lots in the city; five minutes wa k from Bridge. Water and, gas on. street. W. H. Byington. Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf OR SALE—House at Broad River, ' 6 rooms and basement; new barn: lot 75x200; chicken heuse and fruit. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. M8 tf 'w . lj OR SALE—House on Franklin ave one. water and sewer connection; barn and hennery. W. H. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. 'M8 tf FOR SALE on RENT—House on Camp street; 13 rooms, modern im- provements; barn and large carriage house, W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. MS tf b‘OR SALE—On Newtown avenue, a fine house of 10.rooms, hot and cold water. furnace, etc. Lot 95x400. ’Wil. be sold cheap if taken at once. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Build- ing. D29 ‘ [STRICT OF NORVVALK, ss. Pro~ bate Court, December 16th, A. D.. 1395‘. , Estate of ED’WAHD OLMSTEAD, late of Wilton, in said District, de- ceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who ne- glect to present their accounts, prop- erly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to MARIAN OLMSTEAD, Executrix, One Week, Commencing , MEL DECEMBER I 2 Mats. tvery Day, Commencing Wednesday. Burril tom-Y My Company SUPPORTING Laura. Hul‘bérfv‘, 1. in ’ First-”lass Repertoire. Monday Evening the Great Play. 'INFATUATION ! ' Tue day evening ..................... Old Glory We nesday evening ..... - ......... True as Steel Thursday evening.................The Octqroon Frida. evomn .Rgi Van Winkle Batu: l! evenmg._........Nobo y’s Daughter; Pm ES—Evelimgs, lOc, 20c, 30c. lat: into,“ hlldren, IOc, ,Adults,~2no. Seats on Iale at Plaisted’s' and Wood’s drug storm. '- 4 ' -‘ - ‘ & ' Reserved Seato‘for Saturday planned-301:“ EOYT’S THEATRE, A - New York Announoen'ent. Homer’s? Furniture. Reasons Why you should buy it in preference to any other. (1). Because it is the best Furniture thatcan be produced,bothin medium and finest grades; (2). Because our assortments are unequalled; - (3). [Because our prices are the lowest at which goods of standard quality can be sold. ~ Novelties for theHolidays- These comprise. thousands of ar- . ticles, from the inexpensive Rocker, Easy Chair or Writing Desk. to the most exquisite Dressing Table or Cabinet. Thosedesirous of selecting useful, handguns and ever welcome uHoliduy Gifts, will find ample choice in our vast stock, and at all prices, plainly iuarkcd. R. .l. Homer & 00., Furniture RIakeI-s and Importers, 61-65 W. 23d St” New York (Adjoining Eden Mulee .) . Homes. ll: Co.’s establishment is one of the sights of New York—Newspaper Comment. RSEsHorp. l-‘OR THE' 5:. AQKYOURHO 3% It ABSOLUTELY prevents slipping, and insures perfect safety and comfort to ‘ horse and driver. Shod with the “Neverslip ” your horse’s feet are always in good con ltion—kept so b not having to constantly remove the s 065 for sharpening. The CALKS are REMOVABLE, Steel-Centered and SELF-SHARPENING and ROUND 0R SQUARE BASE as preferred. Catalogue on Application. L. L. ENSWORTl-l & sou, Blacksmiths’ Supplies, - HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT. Fianna Lessons. 3/ R53. GEORGE W. BRA DIET, (daughter of the late Wm. B. Nash). gives efficient and satisfactory instructions on the Piano at hcl‘ home , 193313.111 street. YOUR mastic Dried to be found in Sugar cured Shoulders, Mild 5 lbs. flood Sweet Lard ........ New Store! , _ . cw Goods!‘ Our Famous Elgin Butler (Gilt Edge) 23c lb.. 5 lbs. for .................................... S TERLING Silverware is here at its best. We aim to gives yfiu a Wider assortment of unusual articles than others- s ow. » PRESENTS can be found at our stei'e.t0<please the 4.. young and old, rich and peer. Everything“ first class and. up-to-date. ' 7 : ‘ ,EVERYTHING we ofl'er'is 11p-toLdate and guar- anteed. No old stock, but the best that money can purchase. N ‘\ I l OWHERE else can- be found such .a large stock from which to make = a selection. 1 HRISTMAS gifts to suit all cir- cumstances, you will find amongst our stock. Main Street, N orwallg. 96 Washington Street, South Norwalk. ACE and every watch is of the best workmanship and guaranteed. : EMARKABLE bargains are offered for Christ- ,4. “ mas. OUR prices will please by their ex- J.SPENGER&CO.. ,[IHOOSING gifts WE'BECOME SOLE SURETY ON ALL BONDS. from our stock if You Want a Bond is easy, UDD things not found elsewhere As Executor, Trustee, -Administrator. Guardian, Re ceiver, Assignce or in Replevin, Attachment Cases, etc., As a Letter Carrier, As a Contractor, As a United States Official, As State, County, Town or City Official, As an'Officer of a Fraternal Society As an employee of a Bank,Corporation or Mercantile establishment, ' ' ° ~ - The Fidelity Nepali Company 0F Mdiilllllllll, WILL FURNISH IT. W Don’t Give or Accept Personal Surety. -WILLIAM H. BYINGTON, Agent, Gazette Building, - . - ,Norwalk, Conn A V . ~05 - New Prices ! XMAS JOY Will be increased by a. visit to one of our Stores where, at prices never before heard of, you can buy the Best of Everything in the Grocery Line. Our Stock is replete with the Choicest Goods for the Holiday Trade, including Foreign and Do- liruits Canned Fruits. Preserves, Jams. Jellies, Mince Meat, etc. and everything a First Class Grocery Store. cured, Boston Out .............................................. 6c lb. .......................... 25¢ 3 lb Package Prepared Buckwheat ....................... 8c 5 lbs California Raisins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- ................. 25v: 1 lb Can Corned Beef ................................... 100 Seeded Raisins ......................... . ......... ...... .7e Baked Beans ........................... , ................ 4c Cleaned Currants .............. . ........ . . . . .. . . a. . . . ... .Tc Roast Beef (2 lb can) ................................... 18c New Mixed Nuts ................. - ..... . .......... . .80 '10103 New Buckwheat ____________________ . ,,,,,,,,,, ..25c Mince Meat ............. ........... 66 15 lbs Corn Meal .................................. _ ..... 25c Boneless Breakfast Bacon ............................ 9&0 1b 10 lbs Rolled Oatmeal.................. ................ '.25c Flake or Pearl Tapioca....... .............. I ........... 4c lb 5lbsCalilomia Prunes.................... ............. 25c 2lbsStarch.............................‘- ----------------- 5e Sage and Thyme per package. . . . . ..‘ ................. _. . ...;lc _2,.lbs.Full Cream Cheese ............................ ‘. . . .253 Enamcline .............................................. 3c 7 BakesUzone 3031’ ----- ' ------------------------------ . ‘259 l 5 lb'Pail Jelly ................... , ........... . ............ 150! __7 C§k68"Babbit’s'SOap. . .' ... . .‘. ...... ~ . . . . . , ........... 25c Sardines ........................ . ............. , ........... 3c '14 Cakes Laundry Soap. . . -. .... ....... .. . . ._ ....... 25c Large Bottle Ammonia. . .. ........ .. . .. ................ 4c 6 lbs Sal Soda ................... ' ....................... 5c Red Alaska-Salmon ..................................... 100 Citron, Lemon or Orange Peel ........ . ....... . . . . . . . .100 lb 3 Cans Golden Pumpkin. . ., ........... _. ................. 25c Sweet Corn.'.‘. . . .i ..... ‘. ~. ....................... , ......... 6c Evaporated Apples ..................... . .............. .12c Early June Pleas. . . .. ......... . ......................... 6e 4 lbs Boneless Codflsh ............. . ............... . ..... 25c .White Cherries (2 1b can) ................. -. . . . . . . ..- ..... 10c ; clients now on sale at Plslslod‘s and Wood's. drug stores; " -" ‘_ ’ ... '(J SPECIAL—413ml: Cup _ , Plate, China ,Cuspidore, with ONE Pound Coffee. replies. is null STREET. Ionmu- 3i .m‘msmmour'sitta't, elimination. and Saucer,“PinkiPlate, China Fruit