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New Blcycle Costume.
It is astonishing how much! the out-
line of golfing, bicycling anl outing
dresses change each year. The difier-
ence is sorgreat that the new efiect of
this season’s costumes will be immedi-
ately observed, and yet there is little
change in the general description. A
jacket and skirtstill comprise the cos-
tume for the wheel; but the shape and
length of these garments are materially
altered. The tendency of the skirt is"
toward increased length and decreased
width. The double-faced plaids are the
favorite materials employed both for
warmth and beauty.
, They come in very brilliant color-
ings, with plain sides of brilliant blues
and reds and ruddy browns, grays, and
light tans. The materials out of which
the original of our present model was
formed was a Sandringham red on one
side, with a reverse in which white,
blue and green played a large part.
The skirt is of the plaid, and is in three
pieces, the front,_and two side‘breadths
which meet under a very slight pleat in
the centre of the back, where narrow"
strap-s ornament and hold the pleats
together. The skirt opens in the front,
CABINET MEETING. 7,
Army Beef, Pay tor Cuban Soldiers and
Extra. Session Discussed.
Washington, D. 0., Feb. 11.—At the
cabinet meeting yesterday the presi—
dent read brief extracts from the re-
port of the war investigating commis—
sion and the matter Was discussed in«
formally.
A can of roast beef which had been
taken from the commissary army
stores, was brought in and opened. The
members present examined it as well
as could be done with the means at
hand, and all declared that so far as
they could determine it was in perfect
condition, wholmome and sweet.
The question of the transportation to
Cuba of the three million dollars with
which the insurgent army is to be paid
off, and the kinds of money to’ be sent,
was briefly considered. It was agreed
that the Cubans could have any kind
of money they wished, whether gold.
silver or silver certificates, or a part in
each. Shipments of five hundred thou-
sand dollars each probably will be
made at intervals of a feW‘ days, or as
rapidly as needed.
The question of an extra session .’of
Congress was also discussed and the
opinion of the cabinet was that in the
case of the failure of the army re 1'-
ganization bill an extra session will be
necessary.
The president called attention to the
urgent necessity for an American ca-
ble across the Pacific and read the
message to ongress which he had pre-
pared on the subject.
Members of the cabinet declare the
war commission report to be in no
sense a whitewashing report. On the
contrary, it is stated that the commis-
sion has not failed to point out where
there was error or fault.
President’s Message on Pacific Fable.
Washington, D. C. Feb. 11,—The pre-
sident sent a message to Congress yes-
terday calling attention to the urgent
necessity for the constrtiction of a ca-
ble across the Pacific ocean. It did not
make any specific recommendation as
to the mode by which the cable shall
be secured the main points being that
it is imperatively necessary a cable
should be laid. , '
In it he said in part: As a conse-
quence of- the ratification of the treaty
of peace between the United States’and'
Spain and its expected ratification by
the Spanish government, the United
States will come into possession of the
Philippine islands, on the further
shores of the...I{a_c,lflc The__Hawalian
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but the flat buttons are concealed un- I '
der a stitched fly at each Side of the
opening. .-
The jacket is of the plain material.
the plaid, forming the inside, and being
used upon cufis, lapels and pockets,
jacket dip-3 slightly in front, and is
quite short in the back. The value of
the box-sleeve in a» bicycle costume is
especially to be observed, since it does
away with gathers in which the dust
may settle. The only ornamentation
on this costume is the stitching about
the lapped seams, and the three horn
buttons which are seen on the left side.
With a little ingenuity the purchaser
of this pattern, which is published ex-
clusively by HARPER’S BAZAR, where
the costume appears, may vary it so as
to present quite a diiferent appearance
from that of the present illustration.
The skirt may, for instance, be made
of plain red and trimmed with a deep
plaid fold at the bottom, or the length
of the jacket may be varied to suit in-
dividual taste.
To make this costume, as shown in
illustration, for a person of medium
size, it Will require 413 yards of double-
faced material. 54 inches wide.
islands and ‘Guam becoming" Tfnitéil
States territory and forming conveni-
ent Stopping places on the way across
the sea-the necessity for speedy cable
communication between the United
States, and all these Pacific islands has
become imperative.
Such communication should be es-
tablished in such a way as to be whol-
ly under the control of the United
States, whether in time of peace or of
war. At present the Philippines can
be reached only by cables which pass
through many foreign countries, and
the Hawaiian islands and Guam can
only be communicated with by steam-
ships, involving delays ineach in-
stance of at least a week. The pres-
ent condition should not be allowed to
continue for a moment longer than is
absolutely necessary.
chances of Army Bill.
Washington, D. 0., Feb. 11.—The op-
ponents of the Hull army bill say that
they will not agree to a permanent in-
crease of the army, even if an extra
session is to be the penalty of their re-
fusal. Their contention is that they
are willing to provide as large a. tem-
porary force as may be required in the
Philippines or other acquired islands,
and that, this being done, the presi-
dent will have no cecasion for conven-
ing Congress in extra session.
The president contends, however,
that a contract was entered into be-
tween the regulars who enlisted in the
war, as well as the volunteers, that at
the end of the war they would be dis-
charged if they desired, and he says
Congress cannot extend their time. and
that he will feel bound to carry out the
contract, even if Congress passes a re».-
clution to continue the army for an-
other year at its present status.
W'hile the law which covers the vol-
unteers doesn't affect the regulars who
enlisted for this war, the new enlist-
ments were secured ,with the under—
standing that they would have the
.same privilege, and the president's in~
tention :is to live up to this understan-
ding. '.
Librarian of Congress. ,1
Washington, D. 0., Feb. 11.-—Repre-‘
sentative Samuel J. Barrows of Massa-
chusetts called on the president yester-
day morning to announce his accept-
an'ce of the appointment tendered him
as librarianvof Congress.
The nomination Will probably be sent
to the Senate very soon, as the presi-
dent has been only waiting for some
of the final formalities before making
public his choice. ‘
Chief PTOWitt
pounced on May 31st.
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EPROMEHEM
T0} the ill/[embersfiofl ZIw War-walk, South Nor-walk and
East WOI’de/t Fire Dépailj’lzizmisj .' : q
The year ’98 Was a greai year 161' bicycle; I sold more
wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to make
the year ’99 a record 'breakéi*,“and in order to do it I want
your assistance in booming the Rambler Wheel ; to spread
its name'and fame into every nook and corner of our town.
To obtain your help I prcppse to..givc a‘way Absolutely
Free, to the most popular member of either the Norwalk,
South Norwalk or East Norwalk Fire__Departments a celebra-
ted; High, Grade ."99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest,‘ the
h dsomest, the most graceful, the "most durable and most
reliable wheel built, up to date.- 5 _ .
The popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order to
vote for candidates the name of the member to be voted for
together wilh the name (if the fire company of which he is a
member must be written on the coupon below and deposited
in the ballot box at mystore No. 45 Main street, Norwalk.
Ballols for members of the South N orwalk department can
be deposited in the ballot box at the store ofthelpley‘ &
Clark in the Lauder building. .. »
Ballots for members of the East Norwalk department can
be deposited in the ballot box in Haffcer’s Cigar and News
store at the east end of the ,Washington street bridge, _
The contest is open to every member of the-several fire de-
parlments, including members of the Fire Police.
All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp, on the
evening of May 29th, and the name of the, winner will be an
I, T. Prowitt,
Agent RAMBLER WHEELS,
No. 4-5 MAIN STREET, Noun-attic, 'CONN.‘
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HOLIDAYS ARE HERE
And as the year closes we naturally
turn back and ask what has been
done. , -
BEER is the subject upon which
our thoughts dwell and we can
truthfully claim “All Standards
have been kept.” ‘
Highland over the bar or on the
bottle, means PUREST and BEST.
PILSENER. BAVARIAN AND
EXPORT LAGERS.
GOLDEN STOCK AND CREAM
ALES AND PORTER.
HIGHLAND MALT AND MALT
WITH IRON.
Hunter or Corstair Whiskies and
Kentucky Taylor in full quarts for
the holidays. .
C. H. Mumm’s Champagne and
Domestic Wines.
Highland Brewery Bottled Beer
delivered to families.
MEEKER GOAL. comm '
Smilh Street, Norwalk.
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0. E. Wilson,
GENERAL -2- INSURANCE
Real Estate and Invest-
‘. ment Agent, . ..
. Room 3 GAZETTE BUILDING.
NORWALK, - - - CONN
MONEY TO LOAN
E. w. BATE‘S’
42 WATER STREET,
You can find as fine an assortment of
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As can be .found in anv Yard in the
State. Look it over and get
4 prices before going elsewhere
I. ll. HAMILTON, Pronrielor.
HAllPER’S
BAZARE,
is invaluable to every mediate and indispen-
iable to every dressmaker. For gowns in
Every issue are furnished -‘two or more
CUT PAPER
PATTERNS
The patterns have been fpronounced the sim-
plest made, and in pointo practical utility they
ARE THE BEST
One needs only to give them a trial to be
convinced that they are the most convenient
AND SIMPLEST
Price—Waist, with sleeve, 25 cents; Skirt,
25 cents; Complete Costume, 50 cents.
$4 00 a Year
w. FERNALD,
Practical .
p. .1 ' Bookbinder
Books Called For and
: Delivered.
Postal Orders Promptly
Attended to.
32 FRANKLIN STREET,
SOUTH NORWALK.
10 Cents a Copy
HARPER 8: BROTHERS, Publisners
NEW YORK, N. v.
Orders for Bookbinding can be le
at the GAZETTE OFFICE.
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1851. 1899.
FDRTY-Ellilllll Mun STATEMENT
OF THE
PH(ENIX MUTUAL LIF
INSURANCE COMPANY.
_ JANUARY 1,- film.
’ Assets:
Loans on First Mortgages of Real Estate, - $5,447,686 41'
Premium Notes and Loans on Policies in force, - - 768,179 74
Loans on Collateral, - ' - - . 6,600 00"
Cost Value of Real Estate owned by the Company, 1,102,365 90
City and Municipal and Railroad Bonds and Stocks, 3,220,339 45
Bank Stocks, - - - - - 199,324 00
Cash in Office, - . - - - - - 478 .58
Cash Deposited in Banks, - - - - 512,598 08
$1 1,257,572 16
ADD: .
Market Value of Stocks and Bonds over
cost, - . ' - 8;. 77,895 07
Interest accrued and due, - - 135,914 32
Net Deferred and Outstanding Premi-
ums, -
,. *‘1 $402, 559 59
188, 7 50 20
Gross Assets January 1, 1899, $11,660,131 75
. , Liabilities.
Reserve on Policies in force at 4 per
cent. interest, - - $107 69, 943 00 "' ..
Claims by death outstanding and "
notified, , ~ , - - - - 38,691 00 1””
Premiums paid in Advance, - 8,131 00 . '
Special Reserves, - , - 177,045 00 $10,993,810 00
Surplus at 4 per cent., - - $666,321-,75
1896. 1897. 1898.
Policies issued, 5, 506 6,570 7,557
Insurance written, 3 9,871,601 $11,770, 989 $13,068,715
New Premiums received, 268,651 315,307 368,659
Total Premiums received, 1,430,228 1,589, 531' , 1,920,260
Policies in force, 25,981 - 28,269 31,592
Insurance in force, 42,216,841 . 46,021,069 51,170,782
This Company has paid since organization fOl DEATH
LOSSES. MATURED ENDOWMENTS, 'DIVIDENDS T0
POLICY HOLDERS, and SURRENDERED POLICIES more
than 539.000.000.00. '
JONATHAN B. n TNc'E, president. CHARLES’H. LAWRENCE, Seeretary.
TOHN M. HOLCOMB, Vice-Prest. . WILLIAM A. MOORE, Asst. Secretary
ARCHIBALD A. WELCH, Actuary. thLIAMp MORGAN, Med. Director.
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inept in its columns will . pay.
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i GEORGE s. MILLER, Supt. of Agencies. -‘ ., 1,
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