Norwalk Gazette, Tuesday, August 16, 1870 · page 1

WHOLE NUMBER 1178 _

 

 

 

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1870. '

 

 

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ALEX. S. GIBSON,
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FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
Teacher of the -

Piano-Forte, Organ and Musical Com-
oltlon.

Box 379 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care Pelonbet, Pelton & Co., 841
Broadway. .
FR-ED. H. N-ASI-I,
(Organist Trinity Church, Bridgeport,)

Teacher of Music,

In Brid ort on Tuesdn s and Fridays. Norwalk
on Thugsegays. Westportz’liioudays and Saturdays.

 

J. BELDEN HURLBUTT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

ROOM No.4, (Up Stairs,) GAZETTE BUILDING

WILLIAM A. DALTON,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

NIBLE'S BLOCK, SMITH “RNA“. 01'.
6m23 3111'

 

Also, Practicing in New York Courts.

 

DR. J. G. BARBOUR,
D E N '1- :l: s '1- ,
NORWALK, CONN.

Office in Gazette‘Building, Room No. 8, over J ack-
: onBro’s store. ‘

REALLY-ESTATE. '

FOR ~ SALE.

UILDING LOTS fronting on Union Park; fi'orn
B $1,000 to $1,500 each: location first-class; terms
easy, CHARLES I’. TURNEY. 28tf

_-_ For Scaled-F

’l‘ WILTON—Dwelling, Barn and three acres of
A. Land on Main Street near depot, churches. etc.

AT SOUTH NORWALK-Housc, Barn and X acre
of Land on the corner of Chestnut and Henry Street-s
fronting 150 feet on Chestnut and 75 on Henry Street.
Inquire of THOS. C. POST, on' premise at South
Norwalk, or of W. POST, Grumnn Hill, W ton. 0m29

 

 

House for Sale.

Good, convenient Dwelling, situated close in
the village. Apply at this office,

A

Valuable Property for Sale.

, fill Fl“ lilll, IiiliWAllt- '
ITUATED near the residences of Messrs. John
H. .Knapp and David Low, consistin of two
goodDweiling Houses, two Barns excelleu. Garden
and an abundance of Water. Will be sold in whole.
or in part, to suit purchasers; very cheap if applied
for soon. Also, one other tract of six acres, elegant-
ly situated near the residence of Gen. Taylor, on
Flax Hill. Terms easy. For. particulars enquire of
JAMES MITCHELL Real Estate Agent, or on the
premises, of JOHN burr. 1m

For Sale.

HE RESIDENCE of the subscriber, situa-
T ted on Camp Street, Norwalk, Conn. House

 

contains ten rooms besides closets. attic and cellar.
Furnace and gas pipes throughout. Lot 120x800 ft.
with good garden and abundance of Fruit. Loca-
tion every way desirable. and place in good repair.
For farther particulars enquire of - -

Hon. Will. C. STREET, or on the remises.
tfl ‘ MRS. A. H. WIL OXSON.

CHANCE ros POOR MEN ,TO
SECURE A HOME. ‘ "
1!:thinaccurate cuss.
each, forSu'ie for 8300. 810 to 325 down, and Sit-to
810 per month payments. Apply at Gums Onion.

 

Farm For Sale.

The subscriber ofi'ers for sale his Farm, situated on
- Coms tock’s Hill, two miles from N orwalk Bridge.
The farm consists of thirty acres of good Meadow,
Wood and Pasture land. There is a. large House
and Barn lately built. For further particulars en-
uire of JAS. MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent, or of
t e subscribe'r on \the premises.

LEGRAND COMSTOCK.

 

For Sale or to Let.

HAT neat and very commodious Cottage on
T Union Avenue. recently occupied by the subscri-
ber Hot and Cold Water, Gas, Furnace, Baths,
Water Closet, Ste. .Will be sold less than its cost, or
rented to a good tenant on reasonable terms.

A. H. DYINGTON.

 

For Sale.

HREE very desirable BUILDING LOTS within
T five minutes walk 0f the Bridge, situated on
Plymouth Avenue ; also, two good ones at North Nor-
walk. For particulars enquire of R. L. ELLS.

BUILDING LOTS For: SALE.

THE subscriber ofi‘ers for sale, on‘ very resemble

terms, a number of the choicest, and most desi-
rable Building Lots in the town of Lorwalk, situated
'on high ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac-
cess from the village, and commands a fine and un-,
obstructed view of the town, harbor, Long Island and
Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid
out in front of the property. Is Within five minutes’
walk of the Horse Railroad Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers; no fancy prices. For further articulars en-

 

' d in‘stered when nire of JESSE D NTON
«211133315 “we 0' Laugh“ Gas' a m 1 is . or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
FOB ' SALE.

PATENT AGENCY.

WILLIA—ri' vINE, .
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsman and-

MoDEL MAKER,
Winnipank, Conn.

C. S. LOCKWOOD,

Fashionable DraperJLTailor‘
AND

Gentlemcns Furnishing Emporium,

Main Street, Norwaik, Conn.

1y?

AGENT FOR THE

Singer Manufacth Co’s
First Premium Sewing Machine,
The best Machine for general work.
ELBERT CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,

Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct

Gents’ and Youth’s Clothing cut and made to order,

at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.

 

 

 

[Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,

Incorporated 1810, Charter Perpetual.
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 19

insures against loss and damage by Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation.
GEORGE R. CUWLES,
Sole Agent for Norwalk and vicinity.

 

Norwalk Insurance Company.
NORWALK, CONN.

Cash Capital, $500,000

Paid up Capital, -$100,000
WM. C. Smnnrfiident, Gno. R. Gowns, Sec’ .
. HILL, Treasurer.

 

ASSETS ovnu $25,000,000.

GEo. R. coWLEs,

AGENT at Norwalk, and issues policies for thefol-
lowing Insurance Companies.

Etna, of Hartford, Assets Jan. Int, '68, 5,052,880
Ham of N Y. “ “ “ “ 3 730 981
Phce of 'N. Y. .. H .. “ 1’555’561
Ho e of N H. ’ - u u “ " "1’533’219
Security, of N. 1%.. “ “ “ ” ' 1:477:677
International, N. Y., “ “ ' “ “ 1,12S,012
S ringfleld I“. & M. “ “ “ “ 761 067

onkers 6', N. Y. ’ “ “ “ “ 734,386
North American N. Y. “ “ “ “ 702,102
Putnam IId. . “ “ ‘- “ (us '198
Lamar, N. Y.,, “ ” “ “ 6091903
Commerce, Albany N. Y., “ “ I.‘ 563,873
Western Bufi'alo, N. Y., ‘ “ “ " 553, 7
Merchants lid. “ “ “ “ 418 309
North America, H’d. “ “ “ “ 4011274
Norwich, ’ ' u n .. " 416,919
People’s, Worcester, “ “ “ “ 400.000
Baltic of N. Y. “ “ “ “ 279,146
Commonwealth N. Y.,“ " “ “ “ 280,000
Wesichester of New Rochelle N. Y., 200,000
Peoples of Middletown, Conn., . 115,000
Enterprise of Cincinnati, - 1,000,000

And other Companies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecti-
cut, Massachusetts and New York. At So. Nor-
walk, application may be made to WM. T. CRAW.

Scull Ncrcall Insurance Agency,

Representing over $25,000,000. -'

 

Hartford Fire Ins. 00., Assets 82,026,000 00
North America Ins. Co,, Philadelphia, 2,000,000
Germania Fire Ins. Co., New York, 1,000,000
Cit Fire ins. 00., Hartford, -“ 450,000 00
Mi diesex Mutual Ass’e, 00., “ 800,000 00
g LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life In ance Company,

Assets s20,000,0 00,

Office in Swords’ Building, South Nor-walk.
22tf - L. F. BEERS, Agent.

SOUTH NORWALK
Planing M111 Co.

Builders and others are informed that this Compai
ny are now prepared to execute in the best manner,
at short notice, all kinds of

Steam Sawing,
Scroll Sawing,
Planing,
and Turning.

They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms
all kinds of -

Lumber“ and Timber,
‘ and manufacture to order,
Sash,

Blin do, '
_ _, , Doors, Etc.
BA Lus'rnns, NEWELS. 650.,

_ for Stairs and Railing-ind ‘ » -
Black Walnut, Ash, Che ,Whlte wood
£70., kept constantly o'n‘ hand.

Prompt attention given to orders. Works near. the

 

 

SteamboatLandiu 8

access} a. W“ “W“-

D- - “ . .TOLL

R. I. TOLLES ’ ES, Treasurer.
NOTICE.

Norwalh Dye Works.

HE subscriber would inform .the ubllc that he
will still continue to receive orders or Dyeing all
kinds of goods, usheretofore, at his ofilee foot of
Mill Hill. He has made arrangements to have the
work executed at the noted Staten Island Dye Works,
until he can re-establisb his own Works, recently de-

 

stroyed by fire. A continuance of the ubiic atro-
nago is solicited. - R. N: PERIIY.
Gas

AND '

Steam Fitting.
WM. CLOVER, at his works on River Street, is
. prepared to fill all orders in the above line,
wrth pg-omptness and at low rates. He invites spec-
ial at ntlon to “The American Submerged Force
Pump," 31” whicldl he is Agent. It
non- ree ng an proves to be the h
efficient, durllble and reliable pump intlisillpeat’ 111025;

. :WILLIAM B. SWAN
Has Rgmoved
- ' IS

Halccscll Saddlery Establishment,

to the rear of his house, on Main St., and will soon
be prepared to exhibit afuil stock of G
line, and to do all kinds of Jobbing. ”a” 1" “5

 

is double-acting, -

A VERY valuable place, situated in the most cen-
tral part of the Town of Norwalk, about two
minutes walk from the Horse Railway Depot. The
house is large and commodions. The place comprises
about two acres of land, and is abundantly provided
with trees, shrubbery and out-buildin s. This place is
suitable for any gentleman. For ful articulars en-
quire of . JAMES MI CHELL,

Real Estate Agent, Umon Market, N orwalk, Conn.

“BUILDING LOTS.”

HE nnderslgnedofi'cr for Sale some of the most
desirable building sites in the village, lying along
the slope northwest of Union Park, convenient to the
village and easy of access, having an extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices low and terms easy.
Apply to A. H. BYINGTON,

' S. E. OLMSTEAD,
E. K. LOCKWOOD.

 

Norwaik, Sept. 21, 1868.

 

For Sale or to Lease.

V ‘IIE residence of the undersigned, at Five Mile

River Landing, fronting on tide water. Pos
session given at once if desired. The main house
contains a hall and five rooms. besides attic and cel-
lar ; the extension, nine rooms besides basement
and cellar. ' -
The lot is 150x175«two wells of good water, gar-
den,_i‘ruit, 85c. Price $5,500—or will lease for3 or
5 years at $500 per annum.
For Sale—Choice building plots contiguous to
the above. unequaled in localion. Apply to Mr. A.
Dibble or to the subscriber. E. RS’ENNOYER.
Box .50, Orange, N. J. till

 

For Sale.

NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of H.
H. ELWELL, 80 feet front by 217 feet in depth.

Apply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE

W. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. tf26 -

M111 Property
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale his Mil. Property sit-
uated in West Norwalk, about two miles from
Darien Depot, three miles from South Norwalk, and
two miles from New Canaan, consisting of a manu-
factory, two stories high, 86x18 feet, with about 12
feet head and fall of water, with three acres of land,
now used as 0 Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto-
ry of any kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire
.of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Norwalk.or
of the subscriber, CHAUNCEY STREET.
West Norwaik, Sept. 25, 1869. 89tf

Real Estate for Sale.

THE land belonging to the estate of George W.

Raymond, comprising some of the most desira-
ble property in South Norwalk, is now ofi‘ered forssie
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to
LEWIS F. BEERS’, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY-
glOND and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South N orwagr,

-onn. t 6

For Sale or to Rent.

HE Place owned by the subscriber near the San-

gatuck Depot of the N. Y. & N. H. R. R. in the
Town of Weslport. The place consists of a hand-
some Cottage House, with am and other out-build-
ngs; has a fine garden with an abundance of good
fruit. If desire , can also be had in‘conuection with
his place, a quantity of farm and pasture land.
Possession given immediately and terms easy.
For further particulars enquire of

MARTIN GRACE.

1t15 Nor-walk, Conn.

NASH & IVES,
Real Estate Agents,

' No. 12 MAIN STREET.

PROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea-

sonable terms. We haven good variety of desira-
ble Houses and Farms in and out of town for sale on
accommodating terms. - “32
W11. R. NASH. NArnAN Ivzs.

JAMES ‘ FINNE Y,

Real Estate Agent, Licensed Auction-

eer, Constable, Collector, are.
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
patorna e heretofore extended him by a gener-
ous pubhc. an solicits a continuance of the some.
He has taken a desk at J. B. Hnrburt’s Law
Office, Room No. 4 Gazette Buildin , where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can he elt. He will
giivc prompt attention to the buying and selling of
ca] Estate, renting of places, Anctioneering of real
and personal property, the collection of debts, &c.,
and will make every reasonable exertion to please all

who may favor him with their patronage.

NOTICE l

 

 

 

 

 

 

The subscriber having taken out a License for the

Sale, Renting and, Exohangino -

01“

Real Estate,

Would call the attention of the public to the. fact that
he is now ready to transact business of that nature in
all its branches, and will assure prompt attention to
all who may favor him with a call. ‘His resources of
gaining information relative to said business are un-
surpassed. He has now for disposal

FARMS, RESIDENCES,&0.

Situated in Norwalk.
And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 95,000 to 025,000.

HE SIDENOES

For Summer, furnished or unfurnished

FOR SALE OR TO RENT.

with land in quantity to suit Purchaser or Losseealso
a number of

Fine Farms.
Apply to

JAMES MITCHELL.

Al orders left at the UNION MARKET. Mitchell's

.kinds of fruit, including appleshpears,

. O. YRENT.¢Two convenient cottags, pleasantly
T located-in the'borousb. within two minutes we]

To flout.

HE lace in Winni auk, formerly known as the
Bisfiop Homestosgls ofi'ered to rent. Posses-
sion given April 1st. Apply at the Guam Omar.

FOR SALE

'OR

. Ill nouns: f0! VIllAOE PROPERTY.
GOOD FARM of 25 acres. with a new house and
A barn, all in good condition. A‘iout 8 1-2 miles
from So. Norwalk depot. Address, box 88 South
Norwulk Post-ofilco, or DENNIS PL‘ATT. Agent.

Travelers’ Ins. OMce, next door to the' Congrega-
tional Church. . 2

House and Lot at South Bios-walk
FOR SALE.

HE homestead now occupied by George R. Bai-

: le , containing one acre or more of land. beau-
tifully ocated, having an extensive view of the hur-
bor mad villzge; aibn'lpdanfip gffwater. “misfit :6ng
besol ass or an ape orsoon. ‘ .
En uire of DA ID H. DEDNEYS E. OLMSTEAD
or EORGE 0. KEELER.

N orwalk, J an. 17, 1870.

Also, one other Hour; and Lot, on Ely Neck Road,
well located, will be sold at a bargain. New: just
completed.

HOMES FOR THE ~MILLION !
One Hundred Building Lots.

HE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hundred Bulld-
T' in Lots within eight minutes walk of South
Nor'wal depot, at LOCKW OODVILLE. . Parties
wishing to purchase may have I lot with a house built
thereon by paying a small amount in cash, balance on
mortgage, or ma purchase a lot without auyimprove.
meat, for. a nu percentage of the urchuse money
in cash, so on no - Price 0 Lots from One
Hundred to irks-es“ Hun Bolivia-fins! tv30inbré‘pleased

osbow the o to an sou use. '
t t... ’ Eurasian
Real Estate cy, over . . or y a rug ore.
Norwalk, Aug. 24th, 1868. ~ , 35

For- Sale.

ONE of the most desirable places on Long Island

Sound, situated in the town of West on, in
Green's Farms district, known as the “De oyster
Place,"containing ten acres, with a first class conn-
trv residence, 00d burns, carriage houses. ice house,
etc. is offered or sale, together with all the House-
hold Furniture, carriages horse, cow and .poult .
The place is stocked wit a great abundance of a

rapes,

peaches, strawberries, raspberr es, sokbe es cur-
rants, gooseberries, ’etc. The land is divided into'
six acres of meadow, one acre ofonions, one acre of
potatoes, two acresof lawn and homestead. Pos-
session given immediately if desired. Price $15,000.
For further particulars enquire of“ _ ,
JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent and Anc-
tioneer, Norwslk, Conn. or of the proprietor on the
premises. nonun'r at. BB PE s ER. as

FAB .ll FOR SALE CHEAP
. IF APPLIED FOR SOON.
A. very nice, small Farm, of about 85 acres. ele-
gantly situated in the southern art of New Ca-
naan, known as the Woolsey Burt sFarm. Said
farm is well divided into Meadow, Pasture and Wood.
Fruit and Water in sbundan . Good House, Barn,
and other outbuildin s. or'full’particnlars en-
hire of JAMES MIT ELL, Real Estate Broker,
Colon Market, Mitchell’s Block, Norwalk, Ct. 12tf

 

 

 

VALUABLE. FAIIM FOR SALE
[N WILTON, CONN.

Known as the BELDEN FARM.

ITUATED one-half mile from the Railroad Depot,
' containingI about 150 acres of land under good

cultivation, l. Dwelling House, out-buildings, etc.,

is offered for sale. ‘

Also, the Stock and Farming Utensils,

Apply to JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk.

. SPLENDle
311.116.1113 Sites

For Sale, of one-third‘acre and upwards near the new
“ RIVERSIDE DEPOT,”

At the east end of Cos-Cob Bridge. The property is
beautifully situated, has a fine water front on the bar-
bor, and is only two minutes’ walk from all trains to
New York. EXPRESS INCLUDED. Apply to or
address J. W. ATWATER, Cos-Cob Bridge, Conn;

FOR SALE.

THE Homestead'of.0rlando Perry, deceased, con-
sisting of about 28, acres of valuable land with
a Dwelling House, Barn, and convenient out-build—
ings thereon, all in good repair; a fine Orchard and
Fruit Trees. On said premises is a very valuable
Timber Lot, with Wood water power. Said property is
pleasanily situate , in the town of Easton, with good
roads leading to Bridgeport, Westport, and Norwalk.
In the vicinity are Churches, Classical Academy and
good Common Schools. Possession given immedi—
ntely. Part of the purchase money can remain on
bond and mortgaoe if desired. Further informati on
may be obtained By applyino to JAMES MITCHELL,
Norwalk, ELIJAII S. DOi NS, Westport, or of the
subscriber. Weston. MATTHEW BULKLEY.
6 ‘ ‘ -v - ,.,- Administrator, with the will annexed.

 

 

 

A Good and Cheap Farm for Sale.

HE farm of the late Daniel Leavenworth, Esq.,

Pleasantly situated in a mod neighborhood in.
the Town of Monroe, on the d rect road from Brid e-
port to Danbury, andconveniently located to schoo s.
churches, depot, and market. Said farm contains
148 acres, a good dwelling of eleven rooms, a good
barn, one old cider mill (now used for barn). The
soil is loam bottom and well watered There is an
abundance of wood, some of which is very nice.
There was on the farm last year from 125 to 140 bush-
els apples. Any one wishing a pleasant home and a
goo productive farm will do well to look at this
place. Possession given immediately. Price 84,200,
a part of which can remain on bond and mortlg: e, if
desired. For further particulars enquire of ER
B. PARMLEE, Terr ville, Conn. '1‘. K. HUBBELL,
Wilton, Conn. orJA ES MITCHELL, Real Estate
Agent, Norwslk, Conn.

A. JACKSON A: 11110.,
No. 1 Gazette Building.

OULD invite the attention of their old customer
and the public generally to their varied and ex
tensivc stock of -
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, FANCY
Goons, SILVER PLATED WARE, &C.,
which was selected with great care and is not to be
surpassed in Fairfield County. in quality or price.
Constant additions are made of all the latest styles of
goods. A. JACKSON & BRO,

Notice.
CITY INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the public of
‘ Norwalk and vicinity that he is ready to receive
orders in the General Intelligence Business. All or-
ders will receive hisfirom t attention. Call at the
old Bakery, foot of ill ill. .
6m14 JOHN A. HONNECKER, Agent.

 

 

 

CARRIAGE MAKING.

7 HF. subscribers would inform their friends and the

people in eneral that they are still to be found

at their new s op on Hoyt Street, where they have

increased facilities for the Manufacture and Repair-
ing of Carriages and We ns of all descriptions. ,

Good Carriage Timber ta cu in exchange for work.
' AUGUST 8 LYON

13-11 WILLIAM YOULEI
Plumbing and Roofing.
HE subscriber havin bought out the stock and

Fixtures of Jarvis l . Knapp is prepared to do
all kinds of

PLUBMING,

TIN ROOFING, FURNACE WORK.
GUTTERS AND LEADERS

made and put up.
ROOFS REPAIRED AT SHORT NOTICE.

A180, JOIIIIB II All III” 0F Ill, SHEET
Ilill All COPPER WARE.

JAMES M. BOYER,

Basement of Raymond’s New Building, corner of
Main and Hoyt Street. 15

.T. O. Newkirk’a
Cash . Grocery Store.

HE subscriber having taken the store recently
occupied by George W. St. John & Son, foot of
Mill Hill, would say to the public generally that he
would be most ha % tpfurnisb them with CHOICE
GROCERIES,'PR8 8 NS, do. at cash prices.
Please call and examine for yourselves.
Jan. 31. 1870.

 

 

 

NEW

Fish, Produce an an Mariel.

NO. 4 JAMES’ BLOCK. ' '

FISH, CLAMS, AND OYSTERS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS,
PRODUCE AID ‘EIEIAIIES I" All. III”.
CANNED AND DRIED FRUITS,
PICKLES, SARDINES, BADGES, &C.
Salt, Dried, and Smoked Fish.

a full assortment constantly on hand. at reasonable
prices. Goods delivered to any part of the town.

SEARLES d. 800FIELD.

Lobsters carred'aud furnished fresh
Everyday, Wholesale and Retail.

Keeler ch Hope,
H008! Mill 810" PAINTEBS,

INTERIOR DECORATORS,
Near Post cage, scorn nonwnx, or.

WCbnrchelealls,Pnbilc Buildin s, Ind Resi-
dences Frescoed and Decorated in big est style of
the art. , istf

Plants for Sale.

HE subscribersoifers for sale in quantities to suit
purchasers. Wilson’s, Jucunda Russell’s, T11-
omphe do Gsnd Strawberry Plants; Clark and Phil»
pol hia Raspberry Plants; ,Kittetinny and Early
Villion Blackberries; Currants, White. Grape, La
Versailles and Cherry; Extra plants one and two
years old, by T. B. C 11.13. WAK MAN,
37tf Greens Farms, (Westport P. O.)

The Highest Price- paid for HAY AND
STIR W. Orders for Grain, Feed or Flour
promptly filled at lowest New York rates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Block. Norwfllk, Conn. will receive prompt attention.

em’ll T. L.‘ STURGES. foot of Grand St.. N. Y.
MEDAL RANGE ‘
FOR SALE.

3'. K.LOCKWO0D.

of the Brid are ofi‘ered for rent at reasonable rates.
Apply to J tins MITCHELL. is... Estate Agt. our,

consul m scum convict.

F a irons bars or EACH via an, ONLY; Dr_
_ dull will continue ,tbe'Dentsl sous-nu for
merly.» at his oldstand,’ Sword’s Building. _ Qiloo, wil,
be closed Mondays and Saturds Dr. cud-llbeiug
in Rid field: a extract test with or without the
nsotof AUGIIING GAS. » ‘ *
Wednesdays we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
WITHOUT PAIN. ..
The principal Operator in Colton's Dental Association
husjrepestsdly declared that South Norwalk is the best
place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper- Union) to
have teeth extracted. .
We partieulary invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and ” ricer before
procurin them elsewhere. Teeth fills in the most
approve manner. These partially broken away by
decay. restored to their former size'and shone. -

sonETIIING NEW:

A FIRST CLASS CITY

Buyer 8. Talcrincistallilimccl

At N o. l, Gazette Building, (up SIGNS).

E subscriber would reapectfullv inform the cit-

: izeus of Norwalk that . be has made arrange-

megts to 0 en a first-class, New York City Establish-

me, it, an ‘ve where he pledges himself to give ut-
isfaction to all his customers. ,

e will give smells] atmfiou to Boys Garments as
we 1 as those of gentlemen. 'Porsons‘briuglng their
0 ' cloth-can have the same cut or made up, in an ar-
tis cannot, at reasonable prices. ,

. - - FRANCIS J. MoKEON.

 

Fruit Trees! , Fruit Trees;
AT THE
NEW CANAAN nunsmx.

.The iubscrlbers take pleasure in announcing to the
public that their stock of ,

Fruit 6r Ornamental Trees,Vines, tire.

is unusually large and of unsurpassed excellence. We
feel confident in saying that we believe that our stock
of APPLE TREES particularly, to be the Largest and
Best in this Country;e We are also positive thatwe
can furnish Trees in‘ tter quality. better order, Ind
{pr lessi money than they can be obtained from distant

urser es. . ,

'l'hosewlsh to purchase Trees and Vines will do
well to send the orders early—or still better, visit our
Nursery and make their own selections.

- - STEPHEN HOYT a; SONS.

Pl S.—We take pleasure in showing persons through
our, Nurseries, whether desirous ofjn'rchasing trees
or not; and would cordially invite aliiutsrestsd to

visit the Nursery. '

NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Roses, (locally, Vcrlcnc,

, Fruit Trees of all kinds, _

Baspberry,Blaokborry 6: Strawberry
. ' > Institute.

EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,

EGG, PEPPER &‘ CELERY PLANTS, &c.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. BO-
QUETS, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art
to order. Send for descriptive cataio e.
MALLORY as I) WNS,

0 South Norwalk. Ct.

ROOTS 8t SHOES.

HE subscribers would respectfully Call the atten-
‘tion of the publi to their

 

NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

consisting of a general assortment of

Boots, Shoes, Gaiters,

&c.-, both for Gentlemen and Ladies' wear, which will

be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand,
ELY ’8 BLOCK

SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.

All kinds of Gent. and Ladies’ Boots, Shoes, 630.,

made to order, in the most workmanlike manner, and

at fair prices

HORSE CARS RUN RIGHI‘ BY THE DOOR.

l

1330va do STEVENS.

In!“ 8. BROWN. HARVEY STEVENS.

 

Raymond Brothers,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

HAY, GRAIN, FEED,

PROVISIONS,
Anthracite and Bituminous

COAL.
HARD AND SOFT WOOD,
Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster,
Blue Stone. lice.

Sole Agent for the sale of

Franklin final, of lyken’s Valley.
DEEP RED ASH.
Superior advantages for the sale of COAL by the
CAR LOAD 0r CARGO. Foot of Washington Street
South Norwaik, Conn.

c. M. snowman,
Practical Watchmaller and Jeweler,

And Dealer in

AMERICAN, ENGLISH Gr SWISS
WATCHES.

EWELRY of every description, Silver sndPlsted
Ware, Clocks, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Violins
and Bows, and Strings, and Trimmings. of all kinds,
together with a general assortment of goods in my
line. ' I am receiving frseh goods from Importers and
Msnufactnrers every few days, so that. urcbasers
will have the advantage of all the new sty es as soon.
as they are out. Please call and examine my stock
and grices and be convinced.

N. .——Particular attention as usual aid to Re air
lngfine.Wutches,French Ciocks.Jewe ry‘and job in g
in my line. C. M. G UMMAN.

Ely’s Block, opposite Lucas Hotel. 80. Norwalk.

 

Bedding Out Pants, Shrubs, r

' A Dinner and a Kiss.

"I have brought your dinner, , father,”
The blacksmith’l daughter said,

As she took from her arm the kettle ,
And lifted its shining lid.

There is not any pie or pudding,
So I will give you this.”

And upon the foil-worn forehead
She left the childish kiss.

The blacksmith took of his apron
And dined in a happyulood,
Wondering much at the savor
Bid in his bumble food“ \
' While all about him were visions
Full of prophetic bliss: .'
But he never thought of magic
In hislittlc daughter’s kiss.

While he with her kettle winging,
Merrily trudged away, ' .
Stopping at sight of a squirrel
Catching some wild bird's lay.
And I thought how many 'a‘shg‘aow'
Of life and fate we would miss,
If always our-frugal dinners '
Were seasoned with skills.
PUBLICACR.’

PASSED luv SESSION, 1810.

ddlti “RTE? I'll ' ' I m
AnActIna outoan c>co ‘rnu shin in
a mama“: 3:?" 1,1783“ Jim 3
Be ii on“ G . . . rennin.
um in Game! Juan, obtain-m ~
8x0. 1. The act prohi his
17 tic River. New London Counxipssnd June 10,
1 shall uppity» tbo‘wstmd,_ arson: of. Item.
ington, in n ow London «but? above a. mu.
road an . inlaid Sto . Assisi; MIDI.
enacted t at no “8'ka: net. ' shell to,_ J or not in
the waters of Stonin u: for the pu
fish between-the 1st, ayofl‘cbrusry A! _
ofMarch each or. And thatjlo, gains or soiuss‘of
any kind shall not or used in the waters" of Ston-
iuxtonuforeuid, except a “ ll not,” and thumb a
In h ofnotless than three as: and; any _ n

 

 

o nding against anypf Ibo provision-of. not
b libs unlsh'ed sfineuot exceedm , n 2,101.
1'er- fo‘r gay suchb’olcnce' ‘;0ue-lnlfto- :3 In. (,1.

former sndfthe balance tozihe. . Monarch“. Lilli
town of Stoulugton, . _

bmwltbarehereb re a j ' — . »
i 810. 8. This sct’sbsIlofske afoot from and after

ts passage. V ,
Approved July est, 1370.

CHAPTER LVII.
An Act in alteration of an Act entitled “An Act for
the Regulation of Civil Actions."

Be it enacted by the Sonata and Faust ”Representa-
mu in General Assembly em 1- ' ‘

Sn. 1. The following articles of ersoual proper-
ty shall be exempted and not liab s to be taken by
warrant or execution, viz: one cow of avalno not
exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars. any number
of sheep not exceeding ten and of a value not ex-
ceeding one hundred and fifty dollar; the some be-
ing the property ofany one pylon. The horse, ssd-
die and III e of any practic gpliyllciun or surgeon
of avalne not exceeding tvm hundred and fifty doi-
an.

820. 1. Whenever an of the propertyiu the first
section of this set name shall be taken by warrant
or execution, and the same shall be sold. “fully”?
cess of law, it shall be the dutyof the ulcer sol in:
the some to pay over to the owner - thereof all unit
which he shall receive for the same, to the amountto
which said proport is exempted by said first section,
and said sums she] not be. liable to attachment“: -
the hands of said officehor of said owner. .The . bal-
ance shall be applied'to the satisfacuon‘of such war-
rant or execution and the legalcosts thereon, so far
as the same may be necessary, and if any ove Ins
shall thereafter remain, the same shall by said 0 car
he returned to said owner. no ofleer sbsll
sell any such exempt property except for atom rest-
er in amount by this act exempted: and if be 7 to
get such greater sum he shall immediately return the
property to its owner. ' - ~
Bra. 3. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent.
herewith Ire hereby repealed. ,
Approved July 0th, 1870.

CHAPTER LVlII. -
An Act repealing “An Act relating to Electors and
Elections in the Town of Fairfield." , '
[Local Act,]
Approved July 0, 1870.

CHAPTER LIX.
An Act relating to Libraries. - ,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened : ,

That the provisions of an Act entitled “an Act in
addition to an Act concerning communities and cor-
porations,” approved July 8t , 1869, be and the same
extended to any library establishment

 

are bereb , ~
prior to t e assage of said not.
Approved nil. 6th, 1870.
CHAPTER LX.‘
An Act in addition to an Act entitled "An Act for
the regulation of Civil Actions.”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House ochprcsmfa-
lives in General Assembly convened :
That the judges of the several Courts of Common
Pleas, in cases pending therein, shall have the some
power as judges of the Supreme Court of Errors, and

uperior Court now have, to dissolve alien created
by attachment upon the substitution of a bond with
surety.
Approved July 6th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXI. ‘
An Act in addition to “An Act concerning Fences
and Common Fields."

Be it enacted by the Senate and House 'tf Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened : .

Sun. 1. That whenever adjoining proprietors of
land cannot agree I: on the kind of fence to be erect-
ed and maintained etween them, and the land of
one of the proprietors is a homestead lot, or a lot up-
on which is a dwelling h0use within one hundred
rods of the division line, he ma notify any two of
the fence viewers of the town n which said home
lot is situated, or if said home lot is situated in more
than one town, then one fence viewer from each of
sold towns, and they shall give immediate written
notice to the adjoining proprietors of the time and
place of their meeting for the purpose of considering
any proposition in regard to such divisiou fence, or
any portion of the same; and the proprietor of the
home lot aforesaid may upon the terms and condi-
tions named by the fence viewers and not provided
for in this act, erect a better fence than is now re-
quired by law for thevdivision of field lands, and the
adjoining proprietor shall bear such proportion of
the expense as he would hear for the erection of a
common post and rail fence or its legal e uivslent—

 

provided thatiftbe existing fence shall 0 of any

present value, it shall be set out by the fence view-
ers, uccordin to their appraisal and decision, to the
arty having ust claim to the same, and that the
ees of the fence viewers shall be paid by the adjoin-
ing proprietors in equal proportions.

no. . Said fence viewers shall make a certificate
in writln of their action, and leave a. copy thereof
with one proprietor; and if the adjoinin proprie-
tor sbsll ne leet or refuse to comp] witht e require-
ments ofth s set for more than t lrty da s arters
copy of said certificate has been left wit him as
aforesaid the party aggrieved may sue for and recov-
er his claim and costs. together With the entire fees
of the fence viewers by an action on the case,
See. 3. This act shall take efiect flom the day of
its passage. and shall not afi‘eet any suit now pend-
ing: provided, that any town may reject the provis.
ions of this law at a meeting duly warned and held
for that purpose. and thereu on said law shall be-
come inoperative within sui town.
Approved July 0th, 1870. -

v CHAPTER LXII.

An Act in addition to an Act for the settlement of
Estates, Testate, Intestaie and Insolvent.

Be it enumd by the Senate and House ochprcsenfa-

fives in General Assembly convened .'

SEC. 1. That all persons of the age of ei hteen

years, and of sound mind, may dis use of ul their

estate, both real and personal by wi l: and married

women may dispose of their estate, both real and

personal, by will, in the same manner as other per-

sons.

Sec. 2. Section lst of the act, to whiO this is in

addition, is hereby repealed.

Approved July 6th,.1870.

CHAPTER LXIII.

An Act in alteration of an Act, relating to Courts.
Be it enacted by the Saudis and House of Represen-
tatives in General Assembly convened .- .
Sue. 1. The term of the Superior Court. in and
for Fairfield count , to be holden on the 20 Tuesday
of August 1870, at ridgepori, shall, on said day be
adjourned b the sherifi‘ofsald county, or D18 depu-

tv, to the At Tuesday of August, 1870, and the Au-

gust term of said court shall hereafter be re ulariy
olden on the 4th Tuesday of August, instea of the

 

Boo'rso'snous.

Reduction in Prices.
FOR THE NEXT

thirty Darya.
G. O. KEELER

Offers his entire stock of Roots and Shoes, for the
next Thirty Days, at reduced prices to make room
for fresh Sprin Goods. Do not fail to call and se-
cure the bnslzragls. ‘-

Feb. 1,1 0.‘ '
HE subscribers have taken the store in Quintard’s
'1‘; Block, recently occupied by the Post Ofiice, and

are now prepared to serve the public with a general
assortment of

Choice Groceries,
FlounvFecd, Grain,
Hay, Straw, etc.,

which they will soil It
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
at the lowest market rates. .

if t ode to lease. Patrona‘e
Everye or m p SELLECII

solicited.
BRO’S.

 

Variety/Machine Shop.
Models, Patterns, Mechanical

Drawing, and Light Machinery

OF'sll kinds, made in the neatest manner. JOB-
BING and REPAIRING promptly attended to.
Stenscll Tools and MarkingPlstes for marking cloth-

1 cut to order. . R
ng, late Norwalk‘Dye Works

Foot of um um.
GEO. “'ARD SELLECK,
as nmovan Ins

Family Grocery

To Prowitt’s NewBulldiug. Main Street. where he
will be happw serve out Choice Groceries, Flour,
Provisions, , in large or small quantities. Drop
in and see us in our row store.

 

 

Dissolution of Co-Partnc'rshlp.

NOTICE is hereby gven that thefirm of S. GRUM-
MAN dc BROT ER, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. . The business will be continued at
the old stand b JEHIEL GBOMMAN, Jr. All back
accounts can a settled witholther member of the
old firm. SYLVEBTER GRUMMAN,
JEHIEL GRUMMAN.

Sue. 2. All bonds, appeals, writs or other process
of proceedings, civil or criminal which have been, or
may be taken or made returnable to said court at
either of its August terms in 1870, shall - be, and be
held good and effectual for all intents and
purposes as brought or taken to the An t term
1870, or said court legally to be held, whet er said
term be described therein as to be holdcu on the 2nd
or fourth Tuesday of said mouth.

Approved July bib, 1870.

CHAPTER LXIV.
An Act in addition to “An Act relating to the char-
ter of the City ofNew Haven.”
[Local Act.)
Approved July 7th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXV.
An Act to divide the Town of Killingly into voting
districts.
[Local Act.]
Approved July 8th, 1870.

CHAPTER LX .
An Act in addition to “an Act concerning Communi-
ties and Corporations."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in Gama! Ammbl convened .'
Sec. 1. That any an all corporations doing busi-
ness within the limits of this State as express com-
panies, shall annually, on the 1st day of January of
each year, cause to be filed in the office of the Secre-
tary of State, in this State, a schedule containing a
correct statement of the amount of capital stock of
said company, the amount actually paid in in cash,
the time when said stock was erratedaud issued, the
amountof real estateheld by the company, the place
where located, and the cost and present value of the
same, the amount of personal esgite held by the com-
pany or on lion, and the cas value of the same
the amount of bills, notes bonds or other commercial
securit held in said company and the vain of the
some. he amouutof-ioaus sud‘dlseount of t 0 fund-
of said company to out." 'of said 'comoany within
theyesr last past, the amount of the capital stock of
theflldeompauy purchased and sold by said comps-
IIY. or 1'! oflcers and agent. of said- company for the
use of said company, 1, e umount paid within the
year lastssst for permanent betterments of the real
estate an improvement'of equipment of the bursuess
of said company, the was amount of the receipts
and disbursements , w thin the dyear lut past, the
amount of surplus cash on hand nrluz each month
of said your, and the amount of dividends aid in the
same line and the amount of liabilities an assets of
said company.
he. 2. If any such company omrporstlon shall
neglect or refuseto comply with the requirements
contained in this act, for a period of one month after
said 1st day ofJannsfy fol-each and every month
thereafter for such neglect and refusal, such can a-
nysbsll be liable to pa a fine of one thousand ol-
lars to the Treasurer o the State of Connecticut. as
a penalty therefor.‘
Approved, July 8th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXVII.
An Act Ilatin to Railroads. '-
Be it enacted by the Sm and House quepruenta-
lives in Gmral Assembly convened .-
Every railroad company in this State, in making
contracts for the bulidi of its road, shall require
sufficient security from t e contractors for the pay-
meut‘c-f all labor thereafter performed In constructing
the road ofsuch compangb‘y persons in their employ
and such company shall e table to the laborers em-
ployed for labor actually performed on the road; but
such liability shall not exist unless the person having
inch claim shall, in writing, notify the treasurer of
such company that be has not been lpaid by the con-
traitors.‘ b0within twenty days after t e completion of
sue I r.

 

 

 

 

Gm'lo
Wilton. Conn. Aprillli, 1870.

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Approved July 8th, 1870.

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_ CHAPTER LIVIII.
An Act in addition to an Act concerning Communi-

ties and Corporations.
Be It alumni of Representa-

by flu Senate and Home

«us In General Assembly convened .-

810. 1. An joint stock corporation, organizedun-
a meeting of its stockholders lezally warned and held
for the purpose, to change or alter its corporate
name, no apply to the Superior Court for the coun-
ti in whic Inch corporation is located, to have such
c snge or alteration made, first giving public notice
of such intended application, by advertisement there-
of, for two weeks consecutive] , in a daily newspa-
Eler published in either of the 0 lies of New Haven or

srttord, and also in a daily or weekly newspaper,
it there be one published in the town in which such
co ration is ocstsd; and. upon such application,
Ial Sufierior Court may for good and reasonable
cause, c ango or alter sold cor orate name as prayed
for. and upon filing in the o cc of the Secretary of

pants name of such Corporation shall thereafter be
so decreed by such Superior Court.

Site. 2. No rights existing at the time of such
change or alteration of name in favor of or against
said corporation shall be prejudiced or affected by
such change of name.

Approved J nly 12th, 1870. 7

CHAPTER LXIX.
An Act in addition to an Act relating to Courts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and Home o/Repruenfa-

“cu In General Assembly nomad .-
8:0. 1. The City Court oftbo city of Bridgeport
shall have concurrentjnrisdiotion, with, and al the
covers now bylaw conferred ' upon Justices of the
sacs and I Count Comminimgrgaod Justice of the
Peace. in actions 0 summgry p audforcible eu-
try and dot-iner, wheneve flip has, the uses-
slon of which is so ht to be ' red, are l tolled
in said city, and the mine or clerk of said court, and
any Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of the Sn-

perior Court. may issue summons upon any com-
.plsint in said actions as now by law provided return-

 

whioh shall be served at least six days. before such

return day, and all the other provisions of law in ref.

cranes to said action are limb mods‘= applicable.»

prbcoodlngs therein before sai city; court. except-

that tbejnry’ shall be drawn and summoned, and

coat-mod u in other civil cases-before said-
Approved July 18th, 1870.

cnmnu Lxx. ' i '
An Act in addition to an Act reistingto Salaries and

Be it enacted by the Benettoudjflm of Reps-mow
“mm GmcmlAumbfyobnwd: ' - .
8:0. 1. ,The clerks of the Superior Court and of
the CourtsofCommon Pleas‘shall be entitled to re. .
celve the followinghfega to be taxed in bills of costs:
e—For entering one I on, petition and memorial,
one dollar: for recording sschju‘dgmout in an action
It aw, one dollar.
' no. 2. All acts and arts of acts
herewith are hereby re s ed.
Approved July nah, 870. ‘

CHAPTER LXXI.
An Act regarding t-bepurcbsse of lands near Fort
Hale, by the Unlud Slates.
Beflsnamd by the Scout: and Home olRepresento-
lives in General Assembly convened :
8:0. 1. The consent of this State is harsh given
to tbeIpnI-cbno by the United States ofAme ca ofso
much and adjacent to Fort Hale, in the town of East
Haven as lies westerly ofa line marked A B, on a
map of the premises at Fort Hale «be, marked in
186! for the U. 8. Government by In. Hartley, on
file in the War Department of the United States, and .
to so much ofzthe and of Bela Forbes as lies adja-
cent to and ousterl .cfsufd dine; the.
the urchas‘e ofw ch. consent is here y given, be-.
ing and ownedby I. G. Stark about three acres, land
owned by Bela Forbes about nine acres. land owned
or claimed by the Episcopal Society in East Haven
about one acre, land formerly owned by L..Po'po
about eight acres, and land formerly owned by Isaac
Purdue about two acres. ~ ~ -
1826. 2. J urisdictiou is hereby ceded to the United
States of America over all such lands as may be pur-
chased by the United States, within the limits pro-
vided in the precedinisecuon; reservln .the right
however to serve hot civil and crimiua process, is-‘
lone: under authority of laws of this State, upon said
an s.
Bro. 8. This act shall take reflect upon and from
the date ofits asss e’.‘ V '
ApprovedJ yISi , 1870.

. CHAPTER LXII.‘
An Act in addition to an Act entitled “an Act con-
cerning Communities and Corporations.”
Be a enacted by the Senate and Home queprmnta-
lives in General Assembly concerned :
Site. 1. Any number of persons, not less than
three, ma associate for any larval purpose, where
no caplta stock is created, and lug so associated,
shall, upon compliance with the provisions ofthis .
act, be a' body ’olltic and corporate, may sue and be
sued, and do a acts necessary and proper for accom-
pllsbin the objects of the ambition; may have a
seal, w ich it may change 0 ter at pleasure; may
purchase, hold and convey, real and rsonal estate.
of value not exceeding ten thousan dollars: may
choose such ofilcers, and adopt such articles of asso-
ciation and by-luws as it may deem necessar for
conducting and regulating its nfi‘airs, not ineons stent
with the laws of this State or of the United States; '
provided, that before any such association shallbe en-
entitled to the privill as herein granted, it shall lodge
with the Secretary 0 this State _a copy of its articles
of association. attested by its presiding ofilcer and
srcretsry, and shall also cause the some to be record.
ed in the records of the town where such association
is situated; and all subsequent alterations or amend-
ments of its articles of association shall, in like
manner, he so attested, and lodged and recorded:
and no article or amendment thereof, shall take ef-
fect until it is so attested, and lodged and recorded
as aforesaid.
‘Sro. 2. The General Assembly may, at any time.
for just cause, rescind the powers ofany association
created pursuant to the provisions of this act, and
prescribe such mode as may be necessary or expedi-
ent for the settlement of its affairs.
Approved July 12th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXXIII.

An Act in addition to “Act concerning Crimes and
Punishments."

Be it enacced by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened:

SEC. 1. In all indictments for murder, the degree
of the crime charged shall be alleged; provided the
jury may find the accused guilty 0 a less crime than
that. charged, in the same manner as if this set had
not been passed.

Ste. 2. This act shall not afi'ect the trial or subse-
quent proceedings 0 on any indictment now pending
to which the accuse has plead.

Approved July 1th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXXIV.
An Act in addition to “An Act for the regulation of
Proceedings in Equity.
.80 it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Asumbl convened .'
That in any suit broug t to the Sn erior Court, as
a court of equity, by the executors 0 any will, alleg-
ing that doubts have arisen as to the true meaning
and intent ofsuch will, and asking said court for ad-
vice as to the proper construction thereof. or direc-
tions as to their duties respoctina the estate disposed
of by such will, there she] be mowed to each of the
parties to such proceeding such reasonable sum for
expenses and counsel fees as said court, in its discre-
tion, shall deem pro er, and said allowance, when
made shall be Ive as costs in said cause to be paid
out of said estate. '
Approved July 12th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXXV.
An Act amending an act entitled “An Act relating
to the Charter ofthe City of Bridgeport
(Local Act.)
Approved July 12th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXXVI.

An Act amending "an Act to provide for a suppl of

pure and wholesome water for the city of Norw ch.
(Local Act.)

Approved July 12th, 1870.

CHAPTER LXXVIL.
An Act in addition to “an Act for encouraging and
regulating Fisheries ”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represen—
tatives in GeneralAucmblu convened:
Ste. 1. That every dain or other artificial obstruc-
tion now existing, or hereafter to be built upon the
Quinnebuug, the Shetucket, or the Farmington riv-
ers, in this State, and in the Housatonic river below
the great falls in New M llford, shall be provided by
the owner or occupant of such dam or artificial ob-
struction with a durable and suitable fish-way for
the passage of fish, of such form and capacity and in
such location as may be determined by the Fish Com-
missioners of the State.
Sec. 2. Whenever the Fish Commissioners of the
State shall have determined upon the form. capacity
and location of any such fish-way, they shall give
written notice thereof to one or more of the owners
or occupants of the dam or artificial obstruction over
which such fish-way is to be built within a time to be
therein specified by said Commissioners.
Sec. 3. If such fish-way is not built and completed
to the satisfaction of the Fish Commissioners within
the time specified by them, the owner or occn ant
shall forfeit to the State not more than fifty do lots
nor less than ten dollars for every day between the
lst day of May and the 1st day of November. during
which such fish-way shall remain incomplete after
the expiration of the time fixed by such notice,
SEC. 4. 0n the completion ofany fish-way to the
satisfaction of the Fish Commissioners, it shall be in-
cumbent upon the owners or occupants to alter such
fish-way, and to keep the same in repair and open
and free from obstructions to the [passage of fish in
such manner and during such perio as the said fish
Commissioners shall require. The penalty for neg-
lectin to comply with any part of this section shs i
be no less than ten nor more than fifty dollars aday
for each day of such neglect. which sum shall be for-
feited to the State. If no period shall be specified
by such Fish Commissioners, the fish-way shall be
kept open and free from the 1st day of April to the
1st day of November in each year,
Sta. 5. Any person who shall take or assist in th-
king Dom the Quinnebaug, the Farmington, or the
Shetueket rivers, mentioned in this act, or any trib-
utary thereof, any shad, salmou,_grilse, smelt or pan
before the 15th day of March, 1875, shall forfeit and
pay for each ofi'ence, to the treasurer of the county
svhfire such offence is committed, the sum of fifty
o are.
Soc. 6. All complaints for violation of this act may
be made to thejustlce of the pe in any town ad-
joining the river or its tributary n which said ofi'ence
is committed— and the same shall be made by_tbe
State’s attorney of any county on such river or tribu-
tary. and such attorney shall receive the same fees
for service as for trials in the Superior Court, which
feet? shallbe taxed as part of the costs of the prose-
cu on. -
SEC. 7. Nothing in this actor any other set con-
tained shall be construed as preventing or forbiddin
the Fish Commissioners or any arson authorize
by them, from taking fish of any ind in such man-
ner and at such time and place as they may choose
for the urpgses' of science and of cultivation and
disse nut . - . .
8:0. 8. The three Fish Commissioners now hold-
ing office shall, upon the approval of this act, or as
soon reufhsr as may be convenient. meet together
and raw lots, which lots shall be respectively mark-
ed “two years.” “three years," and “four years :"
and each commissioner s all hold ofiice for the peri-
od so drawn by him and until his successor shall be
slammed; sud' hereafter all appointments to said
0 cesbail be for four years and until a successor is
appojpted: all acts to the contrary hereof notwith-
stau nit.
8:0. 9. This act shall take efiect immediately.
Approved July 12lh,'1870.

CHAPTER LXXVIII.

An Act in addition to and in alteration of an act en~

titled “an act Incomrsting the City of Merlden.”
( al Act.)

Approved July 18th, 1870.

CHAPI‘EII’LXXIX.
An Act in addition to an act relating to the City of

WI erbu .

(Local All)
Approved July 12th, 1870 ‘7

a:

——The census taker reports the the pres-
ent population of Brookficld to be 1,205,
New Fairfield 882, and Sherman 852. One
family represents twelve daughters and nary
a son. ~ ' -
—-A census faker in Stonington recenil
askeda lady the age of her eldest chi] .
He retreated in good order when she
replied, “You have come about one month

inconsistent

dsr thslsws c this State, which shall have voted at

State a certified copy of the order ofcourt, the corpo- _

able to said court on any day of the tesslon thereof, ‘

‘ Nb! that that was the nam‘e'of the pretty

premises, for '

render you some assistance '2” said a voice-

snon'r AND SWEET—AN EPISODE.

BY HOPE WITH.

 

“ Indeed, and I should i" I exalaimed,
throwing Dante on the table with such ve-
hemence that Panto barked and the cat ut-
tered a prolonged wail. ,

“For mercy’s sake, child, should what ?”
querird aunt Debby, startled alike out of
her nap and her dignity. .

“ Should like to be transported to the
tenth sphere or some equally novel place.
I am desperately in need of a change. I
shall pelrify, ossify, fos'silige, if something
don’t turn up before long. Come, Ponto,
you have been lazy long enough; I am go-
ing to take you out for an airing.”

“ Right in the heat of the afternoon, too.

It's a wonder you don’t get sunslruek. Any
way you'll be as black as an Indian if you
keep 0n,” and Aunt Debby looked gravely
at; me over the top of her spectacles.
* “Never you mind, auntie dear, I am so
block new that if Won’t make any difference
I imagine. Besides, it’s a good standing
color, as some one has wisely remarked.”

“ Aunt Debby shook her head at me gent-
ly, but Said no more ' for she had» long ago
given me up as incorrigible. Throwing a
large straw-hat on my, heath-I shuntered 03,
Picnic trotfiag'chée'rfully atmy side. '
I-was spending the afternoon in Toadvillc.

country plhcc’, by any mean‘s,.but it might
as well be that as anything, to say nothing"
of the’apprbpria’fen'css; for I donoi believe
there is another-town‘ofiits‘ size in the Uni-
ted Slates so beautifully supplicd‘with these
~wlinfy,:fOur-ieggcd€ abominations; For all
thin, Toadvilleiszas pretty a spot as you

often see. Dropped down upon the banks
ofa rapid streamnvilh broad, fertile mea-

dows,- andpretiy farms, clustered around a

centre of fine residences, and green shaded

streets, and the whole, bounded by thickly

wooded. undulations, it is a most delightful

pltcc. -To be sure therefore mills along the

banks of the stream, (show .me a New Eng‘

land‘mwn without.) and they are rather a

drawback; 'but they cannot quite spoil it. s >
It strikes me this is something of a digres-

sion however, so “c-ersnmzs a_ nos moutom,”

i. e,: can walk. ~ The road stretched before

unlike a dusty ribbon in the glare of the

Summer sun. . -
. “ Ponto, my dear. I don’t think I'll ven-

ture. It looks already torblister our feet.

Now this meadow meets my approval; it is

green down :to the depths and leads. straight

away to the woods and coolness. I think...
we will go across.”

Ponto heartily approving, we bent our
steps in that direction. Bnifirsi there was

a fence lo be surmounted, and didn’t I envy

Ponto ~thc‘ case with which he crawled:
through i". “And to think that I used to.
climb fences, dozens of them, and think

nothing of it,” I cried wrathfully. “ Oh,

this feminine toggeryi Men do not appre-

ciate their blessings,” giving my long skirts.
a spiteful twitch.

“ Indeed we'do, I assure you. Cannot I
at my elbow. »

I gave alillle scream and turned. There
stood a young man but in hand. “ Was he
good-looking ?” Well, to tell the truth, I
thought, and think now, that be was hand-
some; but, bless you, I would not have him
know it for the world, men are such con-
ceited creatures.

“_ Really, sir," I began, “ you probably
have mistaken the person.” “ Not of all," a
mischievous smile on his face, J‘you are
Miss Dalken; Miss Debby Dalkcn’s niece.
I am Harley Rexlon, at your service. You

to assist you and then I will relieve you
from my unwelcome presence.
“ Well, to get rid of you,” I thought, and

and the stranger lifting his hat politely
strode ofi‘ up the road.

“ Now, sir i” I exclaimed, shaking my fist
at the rapidly retreating figure, “ what did
you mean by coming just then to spoil my
fun and turn the current of my thoughts! I
do not like you a hit. Oh!" with a sudden
change of voice, for just as I gave a most
vehement shake the odious creature turned
around. Now 1 do not like to be caught in
an unladylike act and so, for a second, I was
dumfounded. HowevcrI soon regained my
senses and said grimly, “Well, Ponto be de-
serves it, and if he don’t like it, I can’t help,
it, I am sure." _ ‘
So Ponio and I hastened on our way and
plunged into the woods. The sunbeams
came dancing through the trees burnishing
the leaves and casting a golden shower all
about us, while the birds, the insects and
the breezes vied with each other to see which
could make the sweetest music. In the very
heart of the woo ‘s was a brook rippling
gently over the the smooth pebbles. It was
too wide to leap, but there were large step-
ping-stones placed across it at regular in—
tervals.

“ Ah, Ponto ! this is delicious l” I ex-
claimed, throwing myself (lown on the bank.
My four-footed companion assented in his
own way by plunging into the water and
swimming joyonsly about.

“ How I should like to wade across. I
haven’t tried it for ten years at least. There
is no one around and I do not believe will
be, for it is too hot for any one to venture
out, except my knight-errant, and he is a
mile or two off by this time; so here goes.”
Suiting the action to 11:0 word I removed
my shoes and stockings, and gathering my
long skirts on my arm, stepped into the
water.

" ’Ere’s richness, as Squecrs says. Ponto
you are a gentleman of taste. This is de-
cidedly pleasant.” .

I was amusing myself with throwing
sticks for Ponto to bring me again, when a
beautiful greyhound bounded along. “Oh
you beauty 1" I exclaimed rapinronsly.
“Where did you come from?” But the ca-
nine deigncd scarce a glance. He had
caught sight of the shoes so icmptingly (lis-
playcd before him. It was not in dog na-
ture to resist, and before I could speak, he
had seized lbs buckless articles and was
tossing, and gnawing, and rolling them in
the dust. Unfortunately for Ponto’s good
manners, the example was contagious.
With one bound he was out of the stream,
and had seized one end of the shoe which
was in the greyliound’s mouth; and such a
scene of snapping and snarling as ensued,
beggars description.

“Let dogs delight to bark and bite

For an theis nature to;

But in future have the sense to take

Some other person’s shoe.”

I cried, frantically rushing np‘lhe bank, and
seizing Ponio. ‘

“ Satine, what does this mean ?” 'said a
stern voice, and-Harley Rexton seized the
greyhound by the collar and administered
a severe blow with a slick which he held in
his hand.

“ There sir. go and lie down."

The greyhound slunk meekly away, and
hid his wounded feelings behind a huge oak
tree. Mr. Rexton looked lugubriously at the
damaged shoes.

Really, Miss Dalken, I hardly know how
to - apologize for the mischief Saline has
done."

“ N o apologies are needed,” I replied.
“ We can hardly condemn the poor fellow
for yielding to an impulse of his dog nature.
Besides, see how sorry he looks,” for just
then Saline’s head appeared from behind
the free; and such a doleml face it was that

He fumed and sanntered towards the rev
pentent canine, and I improyed .the oppor-‘
tunify to slip on my baffle-scarred Veterans.
. “ Come, Ponto,” I said, tying oIi -m'y hat,
“ I rather think we have had diversion"
enough for one afternoon. ’We will go
home before we meet with any more adven-
tures.” ’
Ponto agreed meekly and trotted soberly
along. Naturally Mr. Rexton joined me
and requested permission to accompany me
home. I had certainly made up my mind
not to like him», and to be very dignified,
but in shame I confess I forgot all about it.
The walk home seemed very short. As we
reached the gate my ' companion inquired
after Aunt Debby. ,
“ She is quite well; will you not come
in 5*” v
“ Thank yon,I will for a moment. Aunt
Gwinevere wished me to deliver a message.’
So after all he obtained what he was ma-
nmuvering for; he has since confessed it:
After he and Aunt Debby were fairly en-
gaged in conversation I slipped up stairs
and arranged my disordered toilet. When .
PWent down agairi be was still there and the.-
upshot of the‘matier was, he staid at tea.
Aller tea, as we returned to the parlor, he ,
asked me if .Iplayed the piano, ' , ' .‘. ".
.“ A little,” ‘ I replied ,derpurely. '
“ Will younot favor mo ?” _
“ 0h,ce'rfainly! with the greatest pleas-
ure,” I replied, the spirit of mischief seizing
me.
Now, the piano was pn, old,'cracked, spin-
dle-legged insirumentlhat Aunt Debby had
when she-was a girl, over thirty years ago.
It had only six octaves, and was altogether
mph a miserable affair that. Iliad not uu- .

could not make it sound '(leccnlly. Aunt .
Debby knew nothing of my proficiency,
a'ndso, when I sat down and dashed off two
or three simple pieces that a child of ten
might "have. played, and wound up with
Yankee Doodle, she really thought lhat was
the extent of my knowledgeand compli-
mented me in all seriousness, in which she
wasfollowed by our guest. I could not tell
whether I had succeeded in, fooling him
also, but a slight, twinkle in the» corner of
his mouth, gave me some misgivings.

' “ You sing, I am sure,” he said.

“ Oh, yes!" I answered readily, taking up
a book ofg'old ,music which belonged also to
Aunt Debby’s spring time. “ What shall it
be? I know lots of these songs: ‘ Blue
Eyed Mary,’ ‘Weep not for thy Garden,’ or

packed my music since I came, as I knew I Mi, not'f‘nr'whal I “"03 '
filled by the rattling of cups and 'saucers.

Miss Edith,” said our
dish of strawberries.

came oblivious toiall‘; else ill-must have-been
playing an hour or more'wh‘cnj-the pleasant-
faced housemaid, whose mime I had one" -
mined “the Jane, announced teal

AS39110 jail the room, Harley 30119.11 We .

forward withia mischievous smile, and greet-
ed me. . r“ ‘ ' ’

“Miss Balkan, you cannot imagine what
a treat I have been enjoying for the last
hour, comfortably seated in the library." I
was confounded. . ' V '

f“ It can’t be possible that you have been
here all this time,” I gasped. -.

"‘ Exactly that. I entered the house just
as you begun to play, and slipped into the
library as quickly as possible, for I knew if
you suspccfcd my presence you would con-
tinue lhe firrce you began last night.”

f‘ Farce? You are complimentary, sir.”

_“ You, did not suppose that you deceived
me for» a moment, did you i" he asked,
laughing merrily, and offering his arm to es-
cort me to ithe dinsng room, where Aunt
Debby was already waiting for us. .

“1 "regret very much that Aunt Gwinevere-
lameness prevents her cooling down stairs.
Miss Debbi, will you have the kindness to
prieside 9" ,

‘ ,_ '3“ Mr. Rexton, it really is your duty to mar-
saidiiyfit’Debby, as she took the préf-

 

gled sealfi , ' "‘Yoli‘inust be very-lonely when
jydur auntis unable_'to'~-eom'e to the table.
‘Tber’e's'urelyjs no mascufiwhy you should
delay any ldnger." You’ are old enough;
hafvc a handsome house, arid are doing/a
good business; There are plenty of girls'
who would jump at the chirhce."

“ That iSjusi the m lson why I hesihf'e'.”

he said’,’ with an expression of (lisguht._‘_ “ I
want a wife who will marry me for win'u I

' A plus-:3 cns'ueli.

“By theway, Edith, Ihave 'been‘ meaning

to ask if you-hadihcard fi'om Harry lately."

‘? Ob, yesl' He is coming heme in Sep-

tembcr."

‘l I was not aware that you had a brother,
‘ host, passing me a
‘f I have not," was my laconic answer. _

I caught a curious look on his face, but I

had made up my mind that if he choose to
cousidorHarry Williams my lover, he might.

“' You need not think I. am trying to catch

you, or ready to jumpaiitlre‘chsnce either,"
I sdid mentally: The fact was Harry be-
longed to sister’Jenuic and they were to be ‘
married in October. ~

A week passed. I saw Considerable -. of

‘Wha’li Be King but Chariie,’ "

“ Who’ll Be King but Cbarley,’ by all
means,” answered the audacious wretch.
"When the front deer clo~ed after him. that
night, I said: '

“ Now, Aunt Debby, tell me whq £9 is.
You seem to be'well acquainted,butl never.
heard of him before.” . '
“ That is becauge you have never visited
me, since they moved here,’, she answered.

think me dreadfully imperfincnf, but I as- judgment Ithink. I like one thing about
sure you I do not mean to be. I only Wish him ; he is not afraid of work. He would a

“He is an orphan'nephew of my old school
friend, Gwinevere Richards. thnSquire
Hansom died, three years ago, the house and
mill were put up for sale, and they bought
them. lie is a. very nice young man, and
Gwinevere sets great store by him. By—fhe
by, she wants melo take you up to see her.»
She is not well, and does not go out much.
We may as well go to-morrow afterno‘on, if
it is pleasant.” ‘
The next afternoon proved delightful, and
so we climbed the old chaise and started. I
acling as churiotccr. _ l

“ What a fine old place it is; and how
much they have improved if," I said?” we
approached our destination.

.i‘ll’es, it $1,311 Harley’s taste. His from
trusts everything to him. . He has very good

fl

make some girl a very good husband; but
he does not seem to care for ladies’ society,
much to Gwinevere’s sorrow. She is very

C

Debby smilingly.

he had been'sihotl

Mr, chtOn,‘fo'r there were rides, and pic-
nics, and a sail or two, ih"all_‘of which be
was included. ‘ ' - ‘ '
“, Mr. Rexton is growing quite a ladies’
man ; I never knc'w bim'io accept so many
invitations in so short a time before. What
call have wrought ~so wonderful 0. change ?”
inqhir'edMaria Angeli of me one dayin her
purl-lug tones. (I hate women that “purr.”)
One aflernoon he called, ostensiblytospoak
to Aunt Debby about acertain piece oflsnd

‘shefwished to buy; Iwhs‘in the room at
'work upon “Pi???“ embroidery for Jam
11le _ ; .. f ., .

“'How exceedingly” busy you are, Miss

Edith ?” he said, taking one end of the work
in his hand. ' ’

“"We(lding preparations,” replied, Aun't

“ All, indeed!” he dropped the work as if

 

"1.x -

0 get my work.

J out then I left-the roo’ui

 

basket. 1 \vas‘gone but a momentum! on
my return just as I reached the parlor door,
which was slightly ajar, I heard Mr. Rexton

Sir,

“ Who is this Harry of whom I hear you

speak, if may ddki’fli'ss Ediih’s brother f”

“ Oh, no i .it is Harry Williams. Heis en-

0‘agcd to—"

Here I dropped my basket with a great
Iain-r, and spools and work fumbled pro-

miseuousiy about.

so in a. moment the Rubicon was passed, anxious that he should marry.

Just then we drove up to the door, and
conversation was suspended.

"‘ Is your mistress at home, John ‘9” in-
quired Aunt Debby of the gardener.

“ Yes ma’am, she is.
around to take your horse.”

A few moments later we were seated in
the cool, shaded parlor.

“Miss Richards w0uld like 10 have you
come up stairs to her room, as she is rather
lame 10-day,” announced the housemaid, en-
So we followed her up the broad,
winding stairs to a sunny, pleasant chamber.
“ You must excuse my sending for you up

I will send James

tering.

'with tiny budsdroppcd overit; furniture of 1
have brown hair and eyes; as for your

mouth, your moustache covers it so I can’t
tell its shape. Idon't believe you are an

here, but I am quite a cripple to-day. I
knew Debby would not mind because if is
more cosy here, and I shall give you the
whole range of the house, my dear, so if 1
you get tired you need not stay in one place
all the lime. Young people do not like l0
sit still as we old folks do." She pressed
my hand cordially as she spoke. “How
much she looks as you did when you were
young, Debby. And a very pretty girl your
aunt was, too, my dear,” smiling on me.
“ Harley spoke of having met you yester-
day. He will regret very much not seeing
you this afternoon, but he went to the city
to-day. Possibly he may return fo-nigbt. I
hope so.”

Miss Gwinevere had a fair, placid face that
the years llad‘louched with gentle fingers.
Her gray hair was arranged in curls at the
side of the face and a simple iuble cup gave
it a dainty setting off. She wore a dress of
steel grey silk, and over her shoulders a
delicate, lace like shawl of white Shetland
wool. Altogether she made apiciure pleas-
ant to look upon. Her room was as sweet
and dainty as herself. A carpet of blue

I

the same azure tint; at the large windows
lace curtains with a blue, silken lining;
while books and ornaments were scattered
around, not profusely, but inst in the right i
places and just enough of each. Upon the
the walls hung a few good pictures, and on
a tiny stand at her elbow stood a graceful
alabaster vase containing a single rose. i
“ What a lovely room ! It is like a poem,”
I exclaimed enthusiastically. 1
Miss Gwinevere smiled, but her eyes glis-
tened as she replied,—

“ That is what Harley tries to make my 1
life. It is all his taste." I had really ac-
quired considerable respect for that gentle-
man by this time, but was rather tired of
hearing his praises sounded, so I concluded
to change the scene. Miss Gwinevere seemed
to read my thoughts, for she said pleasantly,
“I give you leave to wander anywhere you
choose. There are some old porlrails and
curiosities in the room opposite this, that
may perhaps interest you. The library is , t
stocked with books ranging “ from grave to
guy; from lively to severe ;" while there is
a fine‘piano in the long parlor. Hurley tells 1
me you play finely.” 1
Really this was too much. I find incon-
lincntly. I certainly took advantage of the
liberty given me, and for the next two hours,
I ranged the house from attic to cellar, fincl~
ing everywhere evidences of the refined
tastes of the owners. Once iua while I put
my head in at Miss Gwinevere’s door, “ just
to take a peep at her," I said, “and to as-
sure her that I was enjoying myself hugely.”
The afternoon began to wane as I found
myself in the long parlor. A magnificent
piano occupied a recess at one end of the
room.

“Oh you grand old temptation l I cannot
resist you for a moment,” I cried rapturous-
ly, and rushing up to it, I determined tore-
pay myself for the deprivation I had suf-
fered at Aunt Dehby’s. I lost myself in my
music, and finding some books filled with

i

“ Dear me, child, what have you done f”
exclaimed Aunt Debby, coming to the door
in alarm, and leaving her sentence unfin‘
ished. Mr. Rexfon took his departure on
the instant and I saw no more of him for a
week. By that iimeI began to think it was
not quite so much fun after all.

One afternoon I sat in the arbor, with 3
book in my hand, pretending to read. I
could not fix my attention upon it, however,
and finally gave it up. “I do think it is
very stupid lately, I wish Mr. Rexton would
cull. How easily duped he was; the idea
of my being engaged to Harry Williams is
too ridiculous for anything. I would find
out the truth of a matter if I was a man. I

do think it was real unkind of him to go off
so just 051 was beginning to like him a

ittle."
Absorbed in my thoughts I did not bear

a rapidly approaching footstep, and when I
did awake to the fact that some one had
come, I realized vividly that some one had
me in his arms, and was calling me all sorts
of endearing epithets. I must confess I was
so taken by surprise that I forgot my care—
fully prepared programmc, and cried a little
on his shoulder and rested there for a few
minutes, more or less.
member that I meant to have said “No,” it
was too late :‘so I concluded to let it pass.
By and by, hoovever, I jumped away from
him wringing my hands and exclaiming:

And when I did re-

‘Oh dear! I forgot; I can’t offer all.”
“ My darling, what is if ‘3" he said with an

agonized countenance.

Solemnly I replied, “ I had a bean ideal,

and you do not resemble him at all. He
was to be fall (a six footer I think, I like
contrasts. and very symmetrical. He was
to have golden curls, cernlean eyes, and a

nouth like cupid‘s bow; while you, sir,

ncli over five feet six, and don’t you think

you are a icetle bit inclined to corpulence 2”

“ You distracting little witch, I thinkIam

a great deal inclined to punish you for your

mpudence, and so, and so, and so,” and he

stopped my mouth in a way peculiar to

overs. ,
How llid you find out that I was not en-

gaged to Harry Williams ?" I asked when I

lad recovered my breath.
“ You wicked little creature, I believe you

made me think so to torment me. I have
been enduring. agonies all the week, and this
afternoon I could not stand it any longer,
but determined to put an end to the suspense.
I found your aunt alone. She would have
called you but I told her I would come and
find you, and then I asked carelessly when
I had understood her to say that you were

obe married." “Edith married! what do

you mean, Mr. Rexton l"

“ Is she not to become Mrs. Harry Wil-
lums soon?" (How the name stuck in my
liroat l)

“ Bless your heart, wherever did you get.

that idea? Harry is engaged to her sis:
Jennie.” -

“ You {nay easily imagine I did not wait '

to hear any more.” ’

Well, a‘l that happened ages ago; five

years next summer. I need not say that
both aunts were satisfied; and I am sure
Hurley and I are. ' .: I-‘ .
Maria Arnold, 7m-Angell,iold uie‘the, "
other day that I spoiled my- hquand.

“ Well, if I do, he spoils me back again

and we are perfectly happy. I would rather.

i would be so than to have a hen-peeked;

husband, audio be always snapping sud'
snarlin’g.’ , . g _. .
Mario colored up at that,and did not say
another word, for everybody knows what-

 

 

 

too soon."

 

Mr. Rexton and I both burst out laughing.

the works of the grand old masters, I be-

 

l life she leads her husband. ,