T HE Ev EE1 E .617 GA 251111 TE . ABSOLUTELY bum: Makes the food more delicious and wholesome" ROYAL BAKING POWDER 60., NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER uswé Banks & Dann lost another horse by pneumonia last night. William Barnes is moving from Har- riet street to Calf Pasture. ‘ Junkman Harris is removing the old, iron lamp posts from South Norwalk’s streets. Miss Nettie Whitlock has taken 'a position in the candy kitchen on South. Mam street. The South Nor walk commet cial plant will furnish the Mahackemo hotel with 200 incandescent lights. Rev. F. S. Ainsworth of Eagt Nor- walk, will preach rat the Advent church in VVallingford, next Sunday. Fred W. Decker is ill at his home on Riverside avenue. He 15 threatened with typhoid fever. —Uneeda biscuits at W. R. Bates.’ Robert Dorman, of South Norwalk, is visiting his paiiénts on Elm street, _ Stratford. ' Miss Nettie E. Keeler of Ridgefiold, is the guest of Mrs. Harry Jimmerson, of Cottage avenue, East Norwalk. Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum, will hold its regular monthly meeting to-night, at 8 o’clock, in Odd Fellows’ Hall. Washington street. I c Rev. Mr. Roberts, will preach in the Norwalk Congregational church, Sun- day, morning and evening. A birthday party was given Miss May LeCount, at her home, on East avenue, Tuesday night. Mrs. Benjamin Temple, of East Nor- walk is able to be around after her re- cent fall. The East avenue M. E. church par- sonage has been entirely refurnished. -—Fresh Fish—A load of fresh blue fish. North River shad and porgies lying at Washington street bridge. ' Lewis Hubbell and several other members of Concord Division, S. of T., are attending the meeting of the grand division in Hartford to-day. The Chess and Checker club moved into their new quarters in the Qum- tard building last night. Owing to the illness of Harold Glen- deninng the meeting of the Board of Health, which was to have. been held last night was postponed. The Druggists association met last evening, but no business of importance was transacted. Health officer Dr.W. J. Tracey yester- day quarantined the house of DeWitt Ferris, 81 West street, a young daugh- ter being ill with scarlet fever. A petition is in circulation in Stam- ford asking that Dr. Charles E. Rowell be removed as medical examiner and Dr. Shirk be appointed as his successor. TO-day is promotion day at Over River school. The scholars promoted in 'Miss Benedict’s room presented her with a boquet Of flowers. The Epworth League of the Norwalk Methodist church, will meet, Friday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tristram, on Berkeley stleet. Miss NoraE. Ryan of the Boston store collided with anothe1 bicyclist, Tues- day evening, on East avenue, and both were thrown from their wheels. 1 Both escaped injui-y. Principal W. C. F0 me was surprised by the teachers of the South NOrwalk schools at , his home on South Main street, Monday night, in honor of his 1 birthday. A pleasant evening was 'spent. . The appointment of Seth Sanford, of Redding‘, to the posit1on, of shell fish commissioner, means that Mr. Sanford succeeds George W. HallOck formerly of South Norwalk who was a candi- date for re-appointment. ' ‘ Mrs. Alice O’Connell, aged eighty- eight years, died at the home of her daughter-in-law on Burbank street, Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Mrs. O’Connell was one of the oldest residents of Norwalk, having lived in South Norwalk for sixty-four years. ~ ' The marriage of Conductor John H. Griffin, of South NOrwalk. and Miss Katie Ryan, of Derby, took place Wednesday morning in that city. 05ch J. Powers, of South Ncrwalk, Was the groom’s best, man and a. large number of South Norwalk people wit— nessed the ceremony. ' -. The Net-walk firemen will hold the first practice drill of the year, Tuesday evening. . Harold Austin, of River street, has secured a position with Rogers, Poet «8; CO, Of New York. , __._ ——Uneeda biscuits at W. R. Bates.’ Miss Nellie Bedell, of Bridgeport, has been the guest of Miss Isabella Bosch, of Gerard Place. Rev. DeWitt T. VanDoren is moving into his East avenue residence. Ita Lockwood and Ernest Cornell ex- pect to Start to wheel to San F1 ancisco on Decoration day. ‘ A meter cycle driven by compressed air passed through Washington street yesterday afternoon. The masonry of the Swartz. Corbett and Decker building is in readiness to receive the large timbers. The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Splain, wh51' died at her home in. Raymond street Tuesday, was held from St. Jo- seph’s church at 9o’clock this morn- mg. To-day is the anniversary of Admi— ral Dewey’s sailing for Manila and also that of General Grant’s birth. The State league shoot takes place at Stamford to- -day and the Naromake shooteis are on hand to capture some of the prizes. The Hospital Tl hist club Wlll meet 11 ith Mrs. Frederick Rowan at her home on Elizabeth street to-morrow af- te1 noon. 'County Commissioner Miller Receives Full Ir.- 1AM ENDMENLTSTO LAW. formation On'the Subject .County Commissioner James E. Mil- ler has received a copy of the law which carries with it amendments to the statutes relating to the admission . of children to the county homes. These 1 amendments were passed about two , 'weeks ago and they embody all that the commissioners claim as to their discretionary powers in admitting children to the temporary homes under four yea1s of age. Under the old law it is stated that the temporary homes were created for the better protection of destitute and neglected children from 2 to 18 years of age. The law is now made to read, “from four to eighteen years.” The law, too, in regard to keeping children at the almshouse is changed so that it reads that it shall be unlaw- ful for Selectmen and agents of poor departments to keep children in alms- houses after they are four years old. The old 'law made it after~two years That section of the law which con- ferred discretionary powers on the managers of the home is made more definite. It 1s stated that the managers may keep ch1ldren at the home under four vears of. age if they see fit. Conductor Hermance Chosen. Frank Hermance, the popular Con- solidated railroad conductor, was yes,- terday elected president of the Inde- pendent Order of Railway Conductors, in session in Montreal. 00-. WILTON. The mission band met with Mrs. A. TV. Merwin on Friday afternoon. Ad- dresses were made by several ladies from out-of-town and a most enjoyable meeting was the result. The Wilton Y. P. S. C. E. gave one of their enjoyable sociables at, the Con- gregational chapel on Wednesday evening. n-t The New England Glove 00., whose Mrs George R Van Alstyne of High operations have been delayed by an ac- setr eet, South N01 walk, who has been spending a week in Brooklyn, is ex- pected home to-day. The marriage 01 Mrs. Rosenelle Yar- rington, formerly of Tillotson 8.: Mills, and Walter Howey of New York is an- nounced. There will be a special commuica- tiOn of Old Well Lodge, this evening. The first degree will be worked on two candidates. ' The‘Central Labor Union will meet in Iron Moulders’ hall, Norwalk, to- night. Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum, will meet to-night and after the meet- ing the Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet and play whist. Mr. and Mrsf'RV illiam Warren arriv- ed home from Southern Pines, North Carolina, last night. rTlive Branch Lodge No. 19 K. of P. will hold a meeting to-night. Grand Lodge officers will be present and the rank of Esquire will be conferred on two candidates. All resident and tran- sient knights are cordially invited. A The committee which has charge of the collecting of a purse for Father Winters met in Music hall last night. Over $200 has been secured either in cash or promises. the hall will be completed to-night. I AA; V ' Kelsey Club Smoker. The Kelsey club will hold a smoker in its rooms to—night. Delegations from Pioneer Hook & Ladder 00., Hope Hose 00., Phoenix Engine 00., The Central Labor Union and the Bachelors club will be present. A pool game be- tween Cahill and Henry for 100 points will be played and Prof. Mansfield, the magician. will perform. . ' Norwalk Hospital Appropriation Bill. In the Senate yesterday an adverse report was made on the bill making an annual appropriation to the Norwalk Hospital and it was rejected. Another bill, however, making an appropria- tion to the hospital is to be presented. ‘ vA 7‘ Trout Season Extended. The Senate on Wednesday passed the bill which extends the open season for trout fifteen days, to July 1, and in- cludes “rainbow trout” among the fish which can only be taken with hook and line, and between April 1 and July 1. 4“ — V A South Norwalk Officer. If arrangements can be made the gas-electric syndicate will locate an office in the store in the Swartz& Corbett building now occupied by L. H. Decker. The Norwalk office will, however be retained. AA; Banker Ehtén’s 'Sent'e'ncec'bmmuted. WASHINGTON, April 27.——The presf- dent has commuted the sentence of Robert W. Eaton, convicted in 1897 of violating the national banking laws by making false returns to the comptroller of the currency, to 2% years? actual 1m- prisonm‘ent. sentenced for atterm of five years. The decoration of" Eaton was cashier ot 'a' ‘ bank at Fayettevllle, N. Y., and was , cident to their engine, expect to statt on full time about May lst. Parties from Bridgeport .are execut- ing an extensive tiling contract on the fireplaces in Miss Sarah Davenport’s residence. Francis Salichs, of Ponce, Porto Rico, who has been a pupil at Whit- locks school during the winter, left for Fishkill on Tuesday. _ “Jr 13 THE RALEIGH AT PHILADELPHIA. .W’ili Take Part In the Grant Monu- ment Ceremonies Today. PHILADELPHIA, April 27.-—The cruiser ._.Raleigh, which is to'takepart in the ceremonies incident to the un- veiling of the Grant monument in Fair- mount park today, reached here at an- chorage off Race street wharf at 3:30 )‘clock yesterday afternoon, Mayor Ashbridge, the council’s committee on the unveiling and a number of distin- guished citizens, on board the police boat Stokely, 'met the famous fighter below the city and escorted her to the anchorage. A large fleet of excursion boats, steamers and tugboats followed in the 11 ake blowing thei1 whistles con— stantIY, to which was added the wel- come from factory bells and whistles on both sides of the Delaware rive1. When the procession reached League Island navy yard the Raleigh’s guns belched forth a salute of 15 guns to Ad— miral Casey, commandant of the yard, to which the navy yard responded with a salute to Captain Coghlan. A brief stop was made during which the Ra— leigh’s commander went ashore and paid his respects tO'Admiral Casey and Captain Clarke, captain of the yard. ‘ Arrangements for the unveiling cere- monies have all‘be'en completed. Mrs. Grant, accompanied by her grand~ daughter, Miss ROSemary Sartoris, and ,.Miss Coffey, is expected to be present, The president'and party will witness the unveiling and afterward attend a banquet at the Union League and later in the evening a. public meeting at the Academy of Music. He will make no speeches. The military display will consist of the national guard of Pennsylvania, the' crew of the Raleigh, marines and sail— ors from League Island, several New Jersey regiments ,and a number of‘pri- vate military organizations. Tomorrow there will be a demonstration on the river, 'when President _McKinley, in honor of the Raleigh and her crew, will pay a visit to Captain Coghlan. \Vill Sustain the Administration. WASHINGTON, April 27.——The army court of induiry continues the prepara- tion of its report, and comparatively lit— tle work on it now remains to be done. The different members of the court have made separate investigations of the testimony, and they were yesterday engaged in comparing notes. They find that about 200 witnesses were exam- ined during the investigation. The tes- timony alone covers 5,000 pages of type— written matter. The report therefore will‘ be of considerable length. There has been no recent change in the con- clusion of the members of the court. The report will unanimously sustain the administration. . There is a Class of People Who ate inju1ed bv the use of coffee. Recently there has been pla acct? in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-“O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it with- out distress. and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over 1.; as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per ackage Trv it. Ask for GRA TNO. The Appetite of a Goal ‘Is envied by all poor dyspeptic-s whose Ssomach and Liter. ate out of o1--.de1 All such should know that. Dr. King’ 3 New Life Pills. the wondutful Stomach and Liver Remedy. gi1es a splendid appetite. sound diges ion and a regular bodily habit that insures pet feet health and (11 eat enet gy. Oan 250. at John A. Riggs’ drug store, ll Main street. Gas Explosion Burns 52:. WILIxESB ARRII. men 11' ere badly binned by an explo- sion of gas in No. 2 slope of the Avon- dale celliery at Plymouth yesterday. James Gillespie and Samuel Lloyd were probably fatally injured. The other fcuri men will r cover. The explosion was caused by the L111 elessne s of one of the laborers 11110 sct fire to a body of gas with his na_t.:d light. 11- Fatal Collision. AUBURN, Ind., April 27.—-A heavy fog caused a collision near Burlington yesterday between two Baltimore and Ohio trains. one a freight and the other made up exclusively of cars containing express matter. Fireman Bay was kill- ed by jumping from his engine. The other trainmen escaped injury. ' Political Chair For Princeton. “PRINCETON, .N. J ., April friend of the university, whose name has not been disclosed, has endowed a new chair to the value of $100,000, to be called the professorship in politics. The first incumbent will be chosen at the June meeting of the board of trustees. REGABBLESS 0F AGE. The kidneys are responsible for more sickness, suffering, and deaths than any other 01 gans of the body. A majority of the ills afliicting peo- ple to- day is traceable to kidney trouble. It pervades all classes of so- ciety, in all climates, regardless of age, sex or condition. The symptoms of kidney trouble are unmistakable, such as rheumatism, neuralgia. sleeplessness, pain or dull ache in the back. a desire to urinate often day or night, profuse or scanty supply. U1ic acid, or bi ick dust deposit in mine aie signs of clogged kidneys, causing poisoned and germ-filled blood Sometimes the hcatt acts badl1, and tube casts (wasting of the kidneys) are found in the urine. which if neglected will result in Bright’s Disease, the most dangerous form of kidney trouble. All these symptoms and cond’tions are promptly removed under the in- fluence of 'Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root. It has a world wide reputation for its wonderful cures of the most distress- ing cases. No one need be long without it as it is so easy to get at any drug store at fifty cents or one dollar. You can have a sample bottle of this wonderful dis— covery, Swamp—Root, and a book telling all about it, both sent to you absolutely free by mail. Send you 1 address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing-hampton, N. Y. and kindly mention that you read this lib- . eral offer in THE NORVVALK GAZETTE. NorWaI Business Director, Pa, April 27.~—Si‘: . 27.-—-A, waznntiiamli hf Pianos appeal to the most critical taste because of their beauty of tone and correct design of case, combined with perfection of workman- I ship and great durability. A variety of odd f-styles of pianos at reduced prices always on ' hand. Write for particulars. 1 MASON a: HAMLIN co. ' 3 8L 5 West l8th St., Near Fifth Avenue. NEW YORK. 3Spri11g Goods. Have just received a big line of Spting Goods. They are the hand- somest ever ofTe1ed in tow n. Cheviots and I’laids Among them for the ladies. The finest‘ English 1m1101ted goods for tailor made suits. Ladies’ Suits. $25 to $50. is fut nished, $12 to $15. ~La1c1e stock of Ladies’ cloth, all styles and colors Patterns cutuny style, to order. Fig guaranteed. For Men. Suits from $15 up. Trouse1 5, $5 up. Spt mg 01" ercoats, $18. The nobbiest styles we have ever seen. BICYCLE SUITS. L. BIRMAN, When cloth Ladies’ and Gentleman’s Tailor , 33 Main Street, NORWALK. CONN. 1111.1. 111 N B‘TV STORE Main Street. Opposite the N. Y. Grocery Store. Elegant assortment of trimmed Hats Bonnets, Walking Hats, Turbans, Sai I 01 5, etc. 3 All are cordially invited to call. I Ladies own Material made and trim- l l med by fit st class New York milliners MRS. W. FAWCETT, AGT. ——-Advertise in THE GAZETTE. I P. H. DWYER, Harness Maker, 16 Main Street. The best of satisfaction guaranteed. Repairing done in first-class manner. DR. 1‘. A. RIORDAN, DENTIST, WALL AND KNIGHT STS., “' Norwalk, Conn. COR. 11.111110111111111 TABLE. FOR NEW YORK. EXPRESS TRAINS—4.55, 5.45, 8.16, 9.58, 10.55, A. 111., 12.47, 1.11, 3.04., 4.07, 5.33, 2,25, 5.10, 5,55, 7.55 P, M, ACCOMMODATION—9.36, 11,40 A. M., 6,41, 5.11, 10.20 P. M. LOCAL EXPRESS—6.15, 6.55, 7.15, g 7.54, 9.03, 11.35 A. M. FOR WASHINGTON VIA. HARLEM RIVER—12.55 A. M. SUN DAYS—EXPRESS, 4.55, A. M, 10.10 P. M. 5.45 A. M, ACCOMMODATION, LOCAL EXPRESS, 5.35, 9.05 7.20 P. M, 0 FOR NEW HAVEN. EXPRESS TRAINS—1 11,1.20,6,11, 10.05, 11.08, A. M, 12.02 3 05,5 .,04 (Naugatuek, ) 7.05, 9 05 P M. ACCOMMODATION—6. 28, 7. 42, 8.46 11. 42 A. M., 1 12, 2. 42 (to Bridgeport, ) 4.18, 5.27 6. 7, 7. 28, (to Bridgeport, )9 15,11.15 P M. SUNDAYS—Exrnnss—l. 71, 1. 20 A M. ACCOMMODATION, 7 .42, 9.,12 A \I., 7.15P. M. o FOR DANBURY. 1 [FROM SOUTH NORWALK] 6.35, 10.10 A. 111., 1.20, 4.25, 5.10, 6.00 11.1111.- - _ . FOR DANBURY. '. FROM NORWALK. "‘6'.4’l’, Ton-5. 11.7%,,»51125, “tr-15, 6.65 as. at N orwalk flair Cutting F11 51- class hair cut, any style, 15c. First- class Shave, with bay rum, 100. Clean towel to every customer. Special attention to children’ s wetk. 31 Main Street, Norwalk. Whelpley 8: Clark, \Vholesale and Retail TOBACCONISTS, Cor. Main and Washington Sts., SOUTH N ORWALK. Oleander Garden, 20 Main Street. QUICK LUNCH. :3 . and Shaving Parlors.
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