. railroad engineering skill. o r ——_ ~ :. t - -..,, Norwclk Gazette. Tuesday , November 11th, 1879- PARALLEL RAILROAD Consummated at Last. On Saturday 'a‘full meeting of the Board of Directors 'of the Railroad corporation, now named the New York and Eastern R.R. 00., met here at the Norwalk Hotel and exe— cuted a contract with A. K. RAMSDALL,ES(1., of Providence, for the grading and equip- ment of the entire line embraced within the limits, of the State of Connecticut. The contract covers the grading and laying down of a double track with steel rails, and all to be done in the best manner known to modern He also contracts for the necessary number of locomotives, passenger, mail, baggage and freight cars, all to be to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors, and the whole contract. to be fully completed and the road really to go into full operation by August lsl, 1581. Mr. Ramsdall executed a very large bond for the faithful ' execution of his contract, and as he is a thoroughly practical and experienced railroad builder, and is backed by unlimited capital, it would seem that the peoples‘ long-deferred old “Parallel” was to be surely constructed and put into successful operation at last. We think the people of Ithe whole State and country are to be congratulaled,and especially the owners of stock in the Consolidated Road, for although this corporation has always desperately fought the Parallel, we have never had the shadow of a doubt that a second road into and through New England would so increase population and enhance manufacturing and other business interests as that its inevitable overflow would gradu— ally bnt surely increase the business of the older corporation. Such has been the expe— rience of New Jersey, which has been operating fmu'teen lines of railroad out of New York city. It is conceded that the old road is the best constructed, organized and equipped of any in America, and except for some unforseen misfortune (which may Heaven prevent) no man of this generation in the candid opinion of competent judges, will ever live to see it earn less than ten per cent. on its- largely enhanced capital stock, even were three new lines cut through Con— ' necticut from New York. \ , bridge, The line located for the ncwroad is practi- cally what has been known as the “Prof. Twining survey," and which was originally run by the Professor for the New York and New Haven 00., and by him strongly recommended over the shore line subse- quently settled “[3011 for real estate consider- tions, as he maintains, and not for being the shortest or best line. The recorded articles of association says: ‘ “It is proposed'rby this company to con- struct, maintain and operate a railroad with a main line or track beginning at some pomt in the town of Greenwich at or near the boundary line between the States of Connec- ticut and New York, and thence running through towns of Stamford, Darien,Norwa1k, Westpo‘rt,’Fairfield, Bridgeport and possrbly through the town of Huntington, all in the county of Fairfield, and the towns of Milford and Orange in New Haven County, or to some point. in the town of New Haven in said last named county." 5 The line as regularly located will cross the Pequonnock river in ,Bridgeport, a few hun- dred feet north of the Berkshire Mills, thence south of Holland Heights to Round Hill, thence deflecting more to the northward and passing the point of Mill Hill, thence to the northern parts: of \Vestport, crossing the Saugatuck river at ‘a point about 400 feet from the upper road bridge and above navi- gation, thence" over Nash’s pond to Norwalk, crossing the Norwalk river 150 feet south of the Union Manufacturing Company’s build— ings, from which point it bears southward and curves through a depression in the hill near the turnpike,passing three hundred feet north of Samuel Seymour‘s barn and from lthat point the course is parallel to and about 1,000‘feet north of the turnpike, until it reaches the Five Mile River, whence it; deflects more to the west, and passing about‘ 500 feet north of Chas. Whiting's house, thence bearing westward, cutting through Noroton near Mrs. Waterbury’s, thence northward, passing about 600 feet north of the school house, thence southwest, crossing ' the Noroton river near the southern boundary of C. H. Phillip’s Park, thence cutting through ‘the southern part of Strawberry - Hill, passing through Stamford about 75 feet north of Adams‘ bloc from which point the general course is westward, crossing a high ridge about 300 feet north of S. Adams’, thence to the Mianus River, near H. L. Richie‘s, bearing to the North of Greenwich Crossing, Horse Neck Creek, pear the small barn on the property of Colonel Thomas Mead, and thence to the Byram River or State line." , ' The surveyor says: “The line thus described passes through or touches all the towns along the location, ' and through the heart of Norwalk and Westport, which may be said to be without proper railroad facilities, as they are nearly two miles from the depot of any existing main line.” In its location of truck through Norwalk, as is the case in all other thickly settled localities, we believe—there are ‘ree‘differ- ent surveys so equally feasible that the exact locn'ion will be determined by the cost. of the “right of way,” The best line no doubt is the one across the Capt Lamb meadow, passing behind the Union School building and Union Mnufscturiug Company’s Factory, across their pond, crossing Belden Avenue at or near its junction with Franklin Avenue, and thence rising the grade along the side of the hill west of Union Park and gaining the’ summit at or near the Woodbury place. This line gives the best facilities for a depot at upper N orwalk at its junction with the Danbury & Norwalk Road,and one for South Norwalk a few rods west of the read now passing up the hill from Messrs. Geo, & Wm. H. Benedict's Hat shop and a little northwest of the upper end of the street passing up the hill past Trinity chapel and the residence of Mr. Cape. But as we have before stated, the cost of improvements in the way and the prices exacted for rights of way will deter- mine the particular and exam: location of the line through the city of Bridgeport and all the larger villages on its route. It may be said that the best of feeling seems to favor the new enterprise along its entire line, and in very many cases the right of way has been freely donated in advance in order to secure the great advantages of‘its near location. That its construction will give a. new impetus to labor and business all along its line we may confidently anticipate, and to that extent, if for no other reason, every citizen of Connecticut ought to rejoice at the present encouraging prospect of the early completion of this long sought and earnestly desired public work. Mr. Ramsdall will at once proceed to the business of securing the rightlof way and get all things in readiness for a vigorous opening of the work of grading the line as soon as spring opens. In the matter of crossing the Housatonic river Mr. Ramadan has two plans either of which is acceptable to the Directors. The one is to cross by drawbridge at a point Considerably north of the present Consolida- ted draw bridge, and the other is to pass still nearer Birmingham and Derby and cross from he highlands by arsuspension bridge. This point will doubtless be determined by the fact of shortening or lengthening the line, as the determination is to make the new road as nearly air line between New Haven and New York as is possible. Thomas Clune, who has for several years past kept a grocery store at the junction of Belden with Riverside Avenue, died Very suddenly on Friday morning last. In his early life he lived many years with Mr. E. C. Bissell at Winnipauk and had many friends and admirers for his generous qualities and genial good heartedness. He had cultivated a strong natural taste for the propagation of rare plants and flowers and no one was ever able to compete with his garden producgons, who was limited to his means of promoting their growth. His funeral was largely attended Monday. # The 5:40 a. m. horse car from Norwalk, and the 5:55 a. m. from South Nor-walk, will be discontinued on and after today, Tuesday Nov. 11th.~ ‘ I The Elections. , . Last week’s elections 'v'verc so overwhelm - ingly Republican that it fairly begets a feel— ing of pity for our" usedrup and soundly whipped adversaries. ' Nothing like it ' has been witnessed since the surrender of Lee and stampede of Jeff Davis out of Richmond in female attire. It shows that the people are for ho‘t money, good government, bus- iness prosperity and Liberty to all. The eyes of our friend Barnum’s Tildcn “mule" team “is sot.” New York elected Cornell by 40,000 ovcr Robinson. The balance of the State ticket, with the exception of one candidate was also carried by the Republicans. The legislature is largely Republican. _ , Pennsylvania rolls up a majority of 60,000 —or more. Massachusetts elected Long over Butler by a strong vote. Every State elec- tion this Fall has resulted in favor of the Republicans. . The Vote of Norwalk. lst 2d 3d Total. Dist. Dist. Dist. Charles H. Street 470 351 55 ' 876 Robert H. Rowan 438 382 78 898 A. C. Golding 408 155 67 630 Ira Ford Hoyt 399 168 40 607 i 1 1 Scattering The whole number of voters enrolled in the town of Norwalk is 2,628. Of this number 1500 are enrolled in the’First Dis— trict, 885 in the Second District, and 233 in the Third District. Judging from this we have a population of very nearly, if not quite 15,000. , The Sentinel says ”the contemptible trick" of issuing a ticket with a wrong initial in the name of Representative Street, was attempt- ed there, and three of the votes were found in the box, but that the discovery of attempt- ted fraud doubtless gave Mr. Street several additional votes, as it should have done. W0 trust this attempt, also, at unfledged smart— - ness did not emenate from the city drug store. The Next Legislature. The Next General Assembly will stand as follows: Senate, Republicans 16, Democrats 5; House, Republicans 163, Democrats 82, Greenback 1. Republican majority, Senate 11, House, 80, joint ballot 91. Last year’s majority, Senate 7, House 40, joint ballot 47. All Hail the Eleventh District. We feel a greater personal. delight in the triumphant election of Judge Brewster as, Senator for the tough old Eleventh District than in the success of any other candidate..- Mr. Brewster is a deservedly popular candi— date, and indeed is one of the most promis— ing young Republicans in the State and has a character and ability that would grace any position, but the 11th District is about the hardest one to carry in all the State and our friend is to be specially congratulated. ELECTION RUMORS—N0 one seemed to take the election of the Democratic ticket so much to heart as our friend Hyatt’s colored servant “Abe." Of all who worked and worried and sweat and wrought themselves into a white lather, “Abe" was the “Boss.” All day long he made his own darkness visible in every crevice and cranny hauling out sable voters. He was especially exer- cised over the election of our friend Gold- ing. “’Bout dat big fat fellow down ter South Norwalk, didn’t care a continental, but would bet a whole years wages on election of brudder Golden,” and so, from early dawn to dewy eve, "Abe” fairly staggered under the weight of empire, only to meet a crushing defeat at the end of his perspiring labors. Our. friend Golding, “friend and brother" deserved a better fate. 2:: Our Post Office. In accordance with instructions Postmaster Olmstead. kept a record of all mail matter sent from'his office during the first six days in November, and gives us the figures as fol— lows: No. of Pieces. 1st class,—Letters and Postals, 5,803 2d, 3d and 4th classes, 2,253 Total, 8,256 The Rev. E. D. Bentley of the lat Baptist church delivered an eloquent and powerful sermon from his pulpit on Sunday morning last, the theme being the results of practical Christian Love. The reverend gentleman was highly dra~ matic in his delivery and handled the subject with his usual enthusiasm, holding an appre- ciative audience closely to the end. _It was the second sermon which he had delivered on the subject within the past few weeks. MAD DOG.—Charles O. C. Betts’ noble Newfoundland dog “Carlo,” which was a fa- vorite with all the children about the Green, showed symptons of rabies Sunday morning, and had to-be shot. Deaths ofCler-gymn. Rev. Gordon Hall, D. D., who was recent- ly attacked by hemorrhage from the lungs While officiating in the Presbyterian Church at Binghamton, N. Y,, died during the past week in Northampton, Mass, where he was pastor of the Edwards Church. He was the son of Rev, Gordon Hall,one of the earliest and most distinguished miSsion- aries of the A. B. C. F. M., in India, where" he is believed to have been born in Bombay. After the death of his father he was brought by his mother to this country to ' be educated, and was graduated at Yale College, 'with the highest honors 'of his class, in 18435; and was afterwards tutor there. He was ordained pastor at Wilton in 1848, and was married to Emily, youngest daughter of Rev. Samuel Mcrwiu, formerly pastor of the North Congregational Church in‘ New Haven, afterward at Wilton. He was called to Northampton in 1852, and re- ceived the degree of S. T. D., from Amherst College in 1864. Rev. D. R. Austin’s death announced in the Tribune of Nov. 10th., was a surprise to many who had not heard of his recent illness, although aware that he had been an invalid for many years. His death occur- red on Saturday morning, 8th inst, at his residence in South Norwalk, from which his funeral 'will take place to-morrow, (Wed- nesday) at 2 p. m. Mr. Austin was ofilain- ed to the ministry, May 6th, 1832. He was pastor of the Congregational Church of South Norwalk for a number of years until compelled by illness to resign. He continued to reside there, with the exception of tem— porary travels and voyages undertaken for health’s sake, and he exercised the functions of his ministry occasionally, as he was able and always with acceptance. He was greatly afflicted many years ago by the long‘ and distressing illness and death of his highly esteemed wife. Borough Election. Now for the Borough Election l_ The Registrars have already commenced their labors, making up lists of voters. ' All elec- tors of the State who have resided in the Borough since June 1st will be cntititle’d to vote, if rammed. New comers well do well to hand in their names. The elec- tion takes place on Monday, ecember 1st. Our Steamboat. We learn that it is the intention of Com. White to contiriue the Adelphi on this route, if weather permits, until the first day of December. This will greatly accommodate his patrons, who are anxious to have the boat kept on until after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving. Gov. Andrewshas issued his proclamation appointing Thursday, the 27th inst, “to be a day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise.” We have not space for it this week but it will appear in our next. ETvrxn'rarnnnnrl—The ladies of the First M. E. Church are preparing an entertain— ment which is sure to be attractive. It is to be held at Music Hall, city, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week. and will consist of a supper, fancy fair, New anland table, Sunday School table, &c, tions, &c. They intend to have a right good time and want the people to crowd the Hall and enjoy it. . decorating with vocal 'and instrumental music, recita-. Disasters at Sea. , There were a succession of terrible disas- ters at sea the past week, and among them the Charleston line steamer Champion upon which as passengers were W. W. Clark and Wm. Pccts of Norwalk, and both of whom were lost. Mr. Clark is well known herea— bouts as a most skillful painter and his apt handiwork may be seen on very many signs above our village stores. His most elaborate work here was the interior repainting and of the First Congregational church. He leaves a wife and adopted daughter, now living in Hoyt’s Block, Hoyt street, who will receive, as the justly merit, the warmestsympathy of our people at this sudden affliction which leaves them desolate and bereft of needed support. Mr. Peets was a native of Canada where he had a brother residing, but spent his summers here painting with Mr. Clark. He fortu. natcly leaves no family. He was accompany- ing Mr. Clark to Charleston Where they ex- pected work during the winter. They left Norwalk Thursday last and sailed from New York the same evening. About 3 o’clock Friday morning when their vessel was off the Delaware capes she ran head on to the, British Iron Ship Octavia, and sank in four minutes carrying down every cabin passen- ger who chanced to be in their staterooms. The Captain and second mate were saved. The first mate and thirty of the passengers and crew sank- with the steamer. The Octavia was saved by her compartments and towed to Philadelphia. From the published accounts it seems clearly to have been another case of negligence in not keeping a proper “look out” from the bow of the steamer as the night was starlight and clear and but a light sea running. - The ocean steamer Pctrel from New Bed- ford, bound to Cape Dc Verds Islands cap- sized in Mid-ocean and all on board save six including all the ships oflicers perished. With a singular fatal coincidence the Charleston steamer Falcon, Capt. Kirby, which sailed from Baltimore for Charleston Saturday with full cargo and seven passen— gers, when off Barren Island, ten miles south of Sharps Island, was run into by the three masted schooner S. C. Tryon, from Kenebeck River Maine. The now of ~the schooner struck the hull of the steamer on a line with the mizzenmast, crashing through and des— troying the upper works. The flying jib— boom of the schooner carried away the mizzenmast and threw down the smokestack of the steamer. As soon as they could be loosed from each other, Capt. Kirby steered for shoal water, the collision having occurred where the water was twelve fathoms. But before he proceeded a half tulle the steamer went down. All the boats of the Falcon were stove; but the lifeboat was made available, and the women and children were first put into it, then the male passengers, and she was sent to the schooner. Before the boat returned the Falcon had gone down, and her officers and crew, twenty-five in number, climbed into the rigging, whence they were rescued. The schooner reached Baltimore Sunday evening. The next accident was to'the Williams & Guion’s great Stéainer Arizona, now the fastest ocean steamship afloat, and the escape from being an appalling calamity is most marvellous. She left New York last Tuesday for Liverpool, and when oil the New Foundland coast and three hundred miles from shore, while forging ahea'd at full speed. she crashes into an enormous ice—berg. For the first 2-1 hours she had made the wonderful distance of 386 miles and as there was none of the usual fog on the Grand Banks, she was no doubt being driven ahead with a view of making another ex- ceptionally quick passage. The crash threw everybody from their feet says a passenger, and seemed to lift the ship up out of the sea, but Capt. Jones instantly quieted the passen- gers and got instant control of the crew. Then he and the passengers looked about them for the cause. In the dim light of the night, reaching many feet above the steam- ship’s bow, towered an immense iceberg. It seemed as though it must fall upon and crush the Arizona. Capt: J ones realized the very narrow, almost hopeless, chance of escape. He thought of the water—tight bulkhead and smooth sea, and trusted that the collision had not broken the bulkhead. He ordered the engines to be reversed and the helm put hard-a-starboard. A moment latEr the iceberg drifted away, looking like a phantom ship. . An examination of the forehold showed that no damage had been done to the collis- ion bulkhead, upon which the passengers’ hope of safety now rested. This reassured and somewhat quieted the fears of the pas,- sengcrs. Mr. Gliion, one of the owners who was a passenger, on consultation with Capt. Jones, resolved to sail for St. Johns, Newfoundland. Observations taken at noon showed that the ship was still 118 miles from land. The bulkheads were still light. The steamship’s speed was increased to ten knots, in order to make land by nightfall, and toward 8 o’clock the joyful tidings was spread that the lights on land were in view. By 10 o‘clock the lights of St, Johns were visible. The steam- ship beat up and down the coast until morn— ing, and by 10 o’clock the Arizona was safely moored to Shea’s dock. The passengers attended the various churches to give thanks for their escape from death. The most wonderful feature of this catas- trophe is that no life was sacrificed. , At the time the Arizona struck the ice- bergr there was no watch on the bows. The excuse offered for this fatal neglect was that the bows had been newly painted during the day. ~ - At least such is the story emenating‘ from one 01" the terrified passengers, but from our own personal knowledge of thmscrupulous care and vigilance always maintained on board the Gulon Steamers, We are led to doubt the truth of this statement of negll—— gencc. If last Week’s series of ocean dis- asters shall lead to the introduction on the bows of all sea going steamers, the powerful modern Electric Light, this cause of unSut’ely to those “going down to the sea in ships“ may be entirely obviated. P. S.—‘Irlrs. Clark rec ived atelegram from New York, Monday p. m., stating that the company had despatclled sub-marine divr-rs to the steamer with a view to raising her and recovering the bodies of lite submerged pas- sengers. She gives the age of her husband 'as 51 in May next, and that of Mr. Peels as 48, on yesterday, the 10th of Nov. lilr. Clark’s only relatives in this country, reside in Utica, N. Y. E Qantas—A new social club was organ- ized during the week under the name of the “Norwalk Sociables," with- Burgess St. John and Gen. W. R. Smith as President and Secretary. Sociables will be given every fortnight during the 'winter, at Music Hall, city. Gdod music has been secured, Mine Host Bartlett will furnish suppers to such as desire, and no pains will be spared by the experienced managers to make the enter- tainments thoroughly enjoyable to the mem- bers. . , . Fire. We are indebted to Mr. W. B. Bartram editor of the Danbury Republican, for the following report:— . The Still River Mills owned by G. Crofut & Son were totally destroyed, with their en— tire contents on Saturday night. The fire was discovered about 11 o’clock, and is sup- posed to have been the work of an incendiary. The mill was built by the .prescnt senior proprietor 44 years ago last month and has achieved almost a national reputation for the super excellence of its products. In- sured for $5,000, which covers but a all portion of the loss. l:2"E*"“l\1errino Hosiery,” full line at Earle & Smith’s. ____..——_ (S‘Bennctt, Nash & Street open lac-day the largest and cheapest stock of White Blankets ever shown. Notwithstanding the heavy advance in wool, they will sell them less than ever before offered. It. will do you ‘good to look at them. .‘ '1'. O W“ It? Cloaks and Shawls just re- ceived at Earle & Smith’s. __.__.__.___ 6%“ Doctor J. Blackman’s Soothing Syrup, at I. A. Meeker & Co’s. _.___..—. I33" A good Cloak for $5.00 at Earle & Smith’s. __._‘____. IéS‘Dr. Blackman’s Soothing Syrup, 15 cents a bottle at P. H. Glines’. —_.—— @‘Drcss and Cloak Trimmings, Fringcs, Beaded Gimps and or- naments,jusl received a new lot, at Earle & Smith’s. ' ____._— A wealthy man from Cos Cob came here last week in a. cab from Stamford, with three companions, and while in a. saloon was rob- bed of a watch, chain and money by his com- panions. ' It is reported the thieves were arrested subsequently in New York, but that he would not appear against them. CITY NEWS. or con LOCAL REPORTER. Dr. Portico is putting on an addition to his Nelson Lawlor has moved his house which faced on Franklin_street to front on Clay street. He proposes to make some improve- ments about the place. Talmndge Baker has another house on Clay street nearly enclosed. - Cnpola number two on the new hotel has been raised. Everybody seems to have changed their minds in regard to the appear ancc of the building, and are well pleased with the appearance. The carpenters have commenced to lay the floors, and the pins -' terers have commenced to lath this week, and the work generally is progressing very well. ' ' Miss Mary Platt has placed another one of her well executed crayon pictures in the window of Hoyl’s pharmacy. It is a por- trait of the late William Cullen Bryant, and it is an excellent picture. The temperance meeting at Military Hall on Sunday afternoon .was very largely attended, it being necessary to bring extra seats from the reading room to accommodate the crowd. Thesc’meetings are getting very popular, as they well deserve. B. F. Bailey of Danbury addressed the meeting, and it is not necessary to say anything about his ability as a temperance speaker, as he is ac— knowledged to be one of the best in the' country. We understand these meetings are- to be continued from Sunday to Sunday, that isif the people will sustain them. The ladies have labored hard to bring about this revival in temperance and they should be sustained, as we think it is necessary from what we see every Sunday in our midst. Last Sunday as we, were on our way to the hall, and as the crowds were passing in the hall, we’saw to our disgust, a crowd of young men coming up Washington street, and every one intoxicated, it is a pleasant sight to behold on the Sabbath. The Methodist society of this city propose in about two weeks to hold a grand supper and fair at Music Hall. The uptown sociable will open the season at Music Hall on Thursday evening of this week. It is to be an invitation affair, and they propose'glvlng a supper. The music will be from New York. ‘ On Friday morning at 2 o’clock, Rev. D. R. Austin, one of our oldest sud most respected citizens'died at his residence on Washington street. Mr. Austin has been a sufferer for the past ten years of asthma. and has borne up remarkably well during that time. Some few weeks ago he'decided to visit Smith’s Island in hopes of getting some relief, but it'is supposed on his return to his home, be contracted a cold, which with his old complaint, caused his death. Mr. Austin will be greatly missed in this community. He was for many years pastor of the Con- gregational church, where he made lots of friends. During the temperance movement, which was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Boole, Mr. Austin was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand, and was a great admirer of Mr. Boole. As a business man he had no superiors, as a neighbor and comforter he was considered the very best. The bereaved family have the sympathy of this community. The funeral will take place at his late residence, on Wednesday at 2 p. m. The remains will be taken to New Hampshire on Thursday for interment. Captain Wilcox, Mrs. Wilcox anda lady friend had a very narrow escape on Friday evening while crossing the lrack on our main thoroughfare. It seems that there was an extra locomotive going along, without either a light or ringing the bell, and it being after dark, Mr. Wilcox did not see it, and before ‘he knew it the cowcatcher caught him and threw him several feet from the track, but fortunately did not injure him. The engineer did not stop the locomotive,. but continued on his Way, seeming anxious to get out of the way as soon as possible. It was only a matter of a moment before there was a large crowd passed, and they criticized that engineer severely. It is hoped that the railroad officials will investigate this matter.~ - The vote passed by our council in regard to closing the liquor saloons at 9 o'clock in the evening, and to remain closed until 7 o’clock in the morning, has created quite a stir among the saloon keepers, but meets with approbation by our law abiding citizens. The present council seem to know their duty and are fearless in carrying it out. Fred Knapp will resign his position with W. C. Quintard to accept one with his father, at the mill in about a week. Mr. William Lattln succeeds Fred at the store. Prof. Corbusier has opened his dancing school under favorable auspices. The Old \Vell Hook and Ladder Company propose to have their annual ball sometime in January They propose to make it some- thing extra, which will be but a little effort, tlius, if can judge from those already given by llu-m The Mutual Improvement Society, which meets at tne C mgregalional church, propose to commence these interesting meetings 0.1 Monday the 17th, . “Who is the city correspondent of the GAZETTE ?” is the question we hl-ar propound- ed on all sides. If one goes in the Old Hen Club-any evening during this week, he will hear them discu‘sing this great problem. Stillson who.was appointed a committee of one sometime ago, has reported, and he says it is Ed. Adams, and in fact he knows it. Why he says, “he hasnevcr denied it. “Why 5 he says; "if you ask Ell. about it he will say ‘ he never wrote it," and Stillson will look wise and says, “that is plain enough, he gives the ‘ ‘pints" t) the editor of the Gazurra and he writes them, it is as plain as the nose on your face." Still. feels very proud over his discovery. Detective Ferris says. also it is Ed. Adams. Why- he says, “he came down to my store on Tuesday morning and read the thing to him, a thing he has never done before, “why” he says, “you never see any- thing about Old Charley. Now if it is not him, it would say something about his hoesc.” The old "hens” or “roosters” what ever you may call them have but little to say, but give a sly wink once in a while. ' ham sets and takes things in rather gently but of course knows who the correspondent" is, as does Gen. Guyer and a number of others, but it is fun to see them young “bantrtms” spread around there, and tell all about who it is. Your correspondent has been present every evening during the week curled up in Still’s. clean (?) spittoon (not an enviable po— sition, I assure you) but we have to submit to it, in order that we may get thingsstralght. Now ‘as to “Old Charley” we were present on the evening when this noted horse was discussed. Jim and John did picture out the fine points of this hero nicely, but as we have not room this week to give it we will at some future time present it to our readers. In the mean time we will have a picture made of “Old Charley” with his driver on the Kcyser road, and with it we will give his pedigree and recerd. It was rather late when we went in George Ferris’s on Tuesday night, but it was rather warm when we arrived. Everything was excitement, George was in the center of the circle throwing his arms in every direction, callin on the club‘ to organize as a vigilance com ttce, and ferret out who it was that is showing up the club’s doings in the way it was being done. “I think,” says George, “I have the man, it is Capt. Fitch, it can’t be anyone else, he was the only one present when I said I would take the correspondent out in the back yard, and lick him,” the club all cried, “Hear! Hear! Hear! it. is he ! Let’s hang h’im! Let’s kill him! Anything to get rid of him.” Even the meek “Silas" had on his war paint, as did Gus Raymond and all the others; but we understand they were not entirely satisfied who it is, so they have concluded to let Capt. Fitch have another week. Nothing transpired until Friday night when George was quiet in ectasoys again. It seems he went a fishing that day and succeed- ed in catching a good mess, but one must see George describe the trip to enjoy it. Why he ; says “we threw overboard all fish weighing 5 Col. Cunning— - , ‘less than four pounds, and then we caught about 250,” and this he did not consider much of a day. , The unexpectedly large financial succe'ss of the Ldaies Bazaar in aid of Trinity Chapel, shows how universally the noble efforts of the ladies were seconded and supported by all the best people of the community. The feeble little cold current that blew upon them, only intensified the ardor of all others , and resulted in exceptional prosperity. The efforts of Draggist Hoyt to defeat the Republican nominees for Representatives, so soon after having been himself elected Reg— istrar, by Republican votes, is severely corn. mented upon, and the old fable of the young man who strained so hard to rise that he ruptured his own pants and fatally exposed his rear, is suggested as a profitable theme for our young statesman’s reflection. ' The “performances” at the OLD HEN CLUB were altogether eclipsed last week at the an- nual meeting of the members of the :‘Home Sociables,” at which was considered the question whether those apparently enjoyable “sociablcs” of last year should be continued through the coming winter. Gen. Taylor occupied the chair and he and his son made speeches that brought tears to the eyes of the gentlemen and visitors from the Bridge. Mr. Turner impetuously opposed the pro- gramme of the Taylors, which seemed to be to break up the association and divide up what little money remained in the treasury. Gen. Taylor having remarked that the city members had supposed the organization would be continued as a social gathering at the members’ houses, and since its meetings had come to be held at a public hall it was not satisfactory to them and they preferred to sever their connection with their "Bridge” friends by disbanding. Gen. W. R. Smith replied for the baker’s dozen of Bridge ‘members who had come down upon invitation to attend the meeting, that the last year’s meetings had been quite en— joyable, but that no gentleman from the Bridge desind to force his unwelcome pres— ence upon the select South Norwalkers, ap- parently represented in a majority present. The “mutual admiration society” discussed the mattera little further when Chairman Taylor declared the meeting adjourned, and all the City members but one or two, rushed from the room and left our Bridge friends alone to themselves and their own reflections without ,so much as saying “good evening,” gentlemen. This all unexplained appeared very strange to you Bridge people, Isuppose, but it has leaked out that one of the Bridge attendants was suspected of having been ex- posed to a highly communicative cutaneous disease, and our friends knowing how catching it was. took this measure to escape contact and contamination. The idea that our city people were too proud and aristo- cratic to further associate ,in social union with our Bridge neighbors does us injustice. It was only because several of us had not been vaccinated that we so rudely fled from the hall. ear Blankets $2.25, $2.50 and $3.00 per pair at Earle &. Smith’s. ___.____ WDoctor J. Blackman’s Golden Extract, at I. A. Meeker & Co's. __+____ Matelasse and Diagonal cloak- lngs from late sales at very low prices, at Earle & Smith’s. —._.—_ @Dr. Blackman‘s Soothing Syrup, 15 cents a bottle at P. H. Glines’. MARRIED. . J\I\I\I\/\I'\l VVVWmN \Iva\I\/V\N\. In Brooklyn. N. Y,, Nov. 5th, at the residence of the brfilc 3 parents, by the RewWaltcr Thomp- son, ol‘ Waterfordu N. 1'., Henry W. Thomas to Helen L. Stevens, both of Brooklyrm In Danbury, Nov. 2d, William Booth of Dan- bury, to Jennie l'ry,ol'Bethel. DIED. \1\I\I\r\/\r\/\/\N\I\I\n/\N\/V In 'Sonth-Norwalk, Nov. 8th, Rev. David R. Austin, In his 73d year. W Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interm‘at Morison, Mass. In Nor-walk, Nov.8th, Mary Lockwood, aged 91 years, 3 months and 2 days, In Norwalk, Nov. 7th.Thomas CLune, aged 38 years. In Norwalk, iNov. 10th, - Mrs. Mary Hodges, wrdow of Charles Hodges, in.the 62d year of her age. ‘ In Winnipank, Nov. 10. Miss Alice Rhcindorll‘, aged 16 years, 5 months. 5 days. In Bridgeport, Nov. ‘20, Julia A.‘ wife of John T. Cogswell, aged 68 years, 3 months. In Bridgeport, Nov. 6th. Joseph Maddox, M.D.. aged 65 years. Nov. 8th, Mary Stevens, aged 65 years. In Fairileld, Nov. 4th, Mary “R, wife or the late John Gould. In Danbnry, Nov. '2d, Russell Smith, aged 51 cars. Nov 3d,.Mnrtha Clark. aged 55 years. Nov. 3d, John P. Gregory, aged 55 years. In ltedding, Nov. 2d,Jlllla R. Adams, aged 64. years. » In Bethe], Nov. 2-.l,Mary A. Mills,agcd 53 years- Will To GO TO BENNETT. t“ NASH AND . STEEEr’s, FOR ALL KINDS OF . Dress Goods, Carpets, Oil Cloths,Not0'ons, \AA Hosiery, Skirts, G lo 07 e s , \ Corsets, Ladies’, . Gents’, (ind Children’s Under- fwem', Blankets, Clowks and Dolmans. I They offer the Largest Stock in town at the LUWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. ' Call and see them. .19 Main Street, Norwalk. Notlce. ALL persons are forbidden to ive credit to _ . any one on my account. as will pay no liabilities contracted without my written order. DAVID WORKMAN. Norwalk, Nov. 10th, 1879, 3t45 Notice. HE BOARD O‘REGISTRATION of the . ‘ Boron h of Norwalk, will hold a ublic ses slon on We nesdny next preceding t e Annual Electron or the Borough. on the first Monday of December, next. to wltz—on the 26th, day of No- vember, betweenothe hours of 2 and 6 p. m., at the Snvmgs Bank Building, Room No. 1 ; and said Board Will continue such session from day to day until a. rcnsonableopportumty has been afforded tor the correction or the Voting List of said Bor- ough, by adding thereto or erasing therefrom the names of all persons whose applications have been flledlwith the Borough Clerkmp to 3 o’clock Ellnq of the Monday next preceding said Annual ectlon. , GEORGE N. ELLE, } Board or Registration. JACOB TURK. » - EZRA H: PARKER. horwalk, Nov. 10th. 1879. A. ll. H6Y’l‘ a so. BOOTS a SHOES. Better buy Rubbers now, its the price has I _ advanced 30 per cent. First quality be ' .7 Boots to-day are $3.25 net cash by the case ». J. & T. Cousins’ Fine Shoes That fit every time. Will make to measure ‘_ if you wish. " Do well to remember to not forget. A. H. HUY‘l‘ ‘& 50.. A. u. now. J. F. unsco. CG LOST.—Lost on Sunday. 9th inst.,an Orange and White Setter Bird Dog. four months old, Arcasonablc reward will be paid for informatlon of his whereabouts by his owner. ltp CHARLES \VILLIAMS, \Vcstport Road. OARD WAN TED with three rooms for three grown persons. Terms must be mod- erate. Address “BURTON," Norwalk 1’. O. ltp Tun wixrnn TERM or lilacs Bullval’s Select School FOR . Young Ladies and Children, commences on Wednesday, Nov. 1211:, 1879. . M. A. BROCKWAY, Principal. Norwalk, Nov. 7th, 1879. . 2t45 I Wanted. A small family to occupy a finely furnished house near West Avenue for four months. "1'0 a satisfactory party, rent free with a man to care for furnace. Apply to CHAS. S. PROWITT, - Corner Drug Store. Norwalk, Nov. 10th, 1879. Notice. HE following vote was passed by the Court of Burgesscs of the Borough of Norwalk, on the 7th day of Novembernnstant, designating the place of voting at the Annual Electron of Bor— ough Officers to be held on the lst Monday of De- cember, next. to wit :—on the lst day of Decem— ber, A. D.. 1879. VOTED, That the Town Hall, (Ilousc),bc and the same 15 hereby designated by this Court, as the place of voting at the Annual Election of of— ficers of the Borough, to be held on the lat Mon— day of December, A. D., 1579, and the Clerk of this Court is hereby directed to give notice there- of according to law. ' 3w Attest, JOSEPH F. FOOTE, ‘ L) Clerk of the Court of Burgesses. ‘ 1 1 V :; ONE SENSIBLE W OMAN AD 11 Photo Group of her children taken by Lightning Process, for a. Christmas Surprise Present to her husband. Don’t wait till the last week before Christmas. Beautiful weather for Photographs. 2W5 E. ’1‘. WHITNEY. BE SURE To have on hand a. Bottle of PROVVITT’S Compound Elusive LOTION. An Elegant Preparation lor Chopped Hands. 25 ' cents per bottle. CHAS. S. PROWITT, Druggiét. -FELT SKIRTS, Sills Fringcs Ladies" Gossamer l/Vcderproor Loot! mutual! Will open Oct. 28th, The Largest Lot of . Clowlcs mul Dolmcms ever offered in Norwalk, and at Manufacturers’ Prices. Also, a. lot or French Novelties suit- able for ' Dress fiction/"tings, from 25 cents to $1.50 per yard. Black, Navy Blue and Seal Brown Flannel Dress Goods constantly on hand. Yard Wide Cambrécs, in choice styles at S cts. per yard. -A good line of _ commencing at 50 cents. A large line of New Styles, in Ladies and Children’s Hosiery very cheap. - Our 0-:-0-:-R-:- '-:- l-:-’ 1-:-S at 500., 7 5c., and $1.00 are the best in town for the money. Bargains in White Wool Blankets, give them a look. A large assortment of W kite and Colored Flannels, alsq Canton Flmmels at the lowest prices. A Job Lot of (Hughes/ms at 7 cents. and J et 1 1""?3070’120’5’1’3198 in great variety. Our Carpet Stock is larger than ever and full of hand- some patterns. . ‘ Oil Cloths, M’wts,Rugs.— &c., very cheap. Ask the price of ‘ Circulars, Scofield. 8e Hoyt’s, | l 29 MAIN s'lr., NORWALK. tullarl Bitters. Ulstemttallvercuats, In greatest variety, and at all prices, at New York Clothing House, - No. 41 Main Street, and SHERWOOD a. co, Wall Streey Norwalk, . . Having ordered our goods before the use 1n the market, and by buying strict- ly for cash, and by being under no 'rent, we are enabled to sell as lOW, or lower than any other housein Norwalk. EDWIN R. SHERWOOD, LOUIS E. POTTER, _ JAMES SHERWOOD, Proprietor. 4 ~ PRACTICAL. ECONOMYI I would remind the public that I have been in the Stove business over 30 years and from my experience, would say that the Best are the Cheapest and that all the Furnaces,Ranges,Gooking and Parlor 2 Managers. Stoveslnow keep for sale are made entire- ly of first quality Pig Ironmanufactured by the largest and best foundries in. the world, the owners of whichhave devoted years to thebusinessand expended thou- sands of dollars in perfecting and bring- ing before the public the bestStoves made. Such goods cost but littlemore, are decid- edly superior in operation, and in every way much cheaper for use, besides they will outwear two or three of the articles now in the market resembling'Furnaces, Ranges and Stoves, the same being made ' mostly of old iron, and by inexperienced persons in the business. Consider well What you are getting before purchasing. E. xx. LOCKWQOD. THE sutrss states. This is the Best; Range Made. You Cannot do better : THAN GO TO _ BEADMAH 33:303., 13 MAIN STREET, 3 ll till. They are unquestionably the Leading Artists in Norwalk, Turning out better ,Work, and at lower prices, than at any other gallery intown. Come in and examine specimens at anv time. All work guaranteed. A we stock of Velvet, and other frames at low pri ‘ , Their new “Panel Portraits,” are BE AUTIUL. OORBUSIER’S HANGING AUADBMY, Falrfield Insurance Building, . SOUTH NORWALK, WILL OPEN THURSDAY, November 6th, ’79. Terms per Quarter, 12 Lessons. $6.00 Ladies Class, 3p, m. Gents’ Class, Bil-m- All the Dances of the season taught in one Course of Lessons. A. B. COBBUSIER- l A NEW SUPPLY OF ' » Chest Protecio rs FOR SALE BY Charles S. Pr'owitt, DRUGGIST. ‘ :iwo snow GASES r03 SALE. CHARLES S. ruowrrr, Druggist. l , wu—lr"n‘,‘1 ”Trudiufilfum ‘\\\\\\\l\ ~ 65nd,, . L1 ' ”4.3, \\ Manufactured at Wholesale Game Dinners. 0 tOi'der, at short notice, at the Nor-walk Ho- e . ' D. B. MOREHOUSE. 'lt43 ' TI—IE . N orwallc thrm acy, 'A-r ' LA Meeker & Co’s, You will find a line and well selected stock of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, 350., &c., a? PRICES T0 PLEASE ALL. W TRY I. A. M. 8t. co’s DYSPEPSIA CURE; A SURE CURE. Particular attention paid to Prescriptions. 60 Tons Cast Scrap Iron, wanted- In large or small lots. . 44 ARNOLD .85 00., Iron Founders, 1t Norwalk, Conn. DISSOLUTION 01‘ a. firm or 29 Years and 5 Months standlng, by Ilse death ol‘Mr. Ayres. I SIIALL continue the old firm name of Trow- bridge of Ayrcs. I ask no credit of anv man. 1 never did, never shall, as nothing is bought un- til paid for. Ikcep all kinds of Leather from a shoe strung up; Horse Leather for lacing and Blacksmrth’s Aprons, wrll wear five times as long as sheep skin, cost about the same; Harness Leather bv the srdc or strap. w ill sell Smith’s Bellows from $5 to 815 less than retail price. ac- cording to Size; workeep the best Plastering Hair 111 the country. Will deliver to adjoining towns at lowllgurcs. . S. OWBRIDGE. New Canaan, Conn.. Sept. lst, 1879. 3tp-14 For Sale. ' A SMALL PLACE pleasantly located in thc _ Borough. on high ground. The grounds are liberally supplied with Fruit Trees. choice Grapes (scvcn varieties), and other; Small Fruits. Large Garden. Also a large, well arranger! Iicnnery wrth ample runs for poultry. For further partic- ulars apply at GAZETTE UFEICE. OR SA LE—Thc very desirable residence on Lewis St.,now occupied by Itcv. Mr. Bent- ley. Apply on the premises,or to J OHN I’ARET. ~74 Broadway, New York. 42 Alcohol , Barrels,- At Prowitt’s Drug Store, l a, . new ,. and for Sale, mural ' “Wt"‘mlflmlm in ' .m ., I “will“? ' i ll all r. . our 3. E. 0LM$TEADJZ co. Every one Warranted. r 133.. FITCH ’3 Family and Day Stllllfll FOR BOYS. HE FALL TERM will commence SEPT. 811:. Pupils received at any age over 51x. Young Ladies are also admitted to the Day Department, both in the Primary and Ad- vauced Course. _ Sessions arranged to accommo- date pupils wishrng to commute on the cars. Penmanship and Bookkeeping, a specialty. Young and Retail by All the Latest Styles in FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY NOW READY AT Imus. Wilmot Fawcett’s taught by teachers of large experience. Ladies and Gentlemen titted tor College. Relercnce: any lormer patron. Call or send for circular. Applications n§1&g%m$dp toi 1 . 311130 DB. J. (I. Norlvldlkglmnn. 2 and 3 James’ B'OCk: Water Street. Your Ladies and children’s I N S T I T U‘T E . BELDEN AVENUE, NORWALK, MISS E. M. CARTER, Principal, MISS R. M.NORTHROP.Assistaut. WILL begin its Fourth Year, on WEDNES ' DAY, ShPl‘Jflth. With the assistance of Miss Northrop, a teacher of superior attainments and experience. whose testimonials are a. guaran- tee tor her succss, increased en'orts will be made to insure thoroughness in 5v erv Department. The Full Course or Study will enable any scholar t9 graduate on an equality with any College tor 1 oung Ladies. Special attention will be given to younger pupils tn the Rudimentary Bunches. For further mlormation address MISS E. M. CARTER, Box 83, Norwalk 1’. 0. 66a. week in 'our own town. Terms and ssout at 1rce.Ad rcssH.Hallett is Co.Portland,Mc. ‘ F. BOYLSTON, Manufacturer of Children’s Carriages WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 102 William Street, N. Y. 25 YEARS’ USE has proved this to be the Saf- est, Sui-est. Best. for the Family. It is aVege- tank: Compound and Sara Cure for NOEWKfif—IEI‘IN SCHOOL A Classical and English School 63mm llllfll'l' f . ovens 0’ 303’s om, ' roubles. SECOND QUARTER,.NOV. 17th 1879- It Will give a thorough EnglishEdtteatlon,and preparation for College, bcientitlc School or Busi- ness. German Will be made a special feature. Circular-spiny be obtained at Andrew Sellcck’s. at the Drug Stores of Norwalk and South Norwt lk, or by addrgssmg ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, A. M., Box 4‘0, .\'orwalk, Conn. .06‘ Special Arrangements Will be made, if dc- strell, for a class in German to be composed of adults or others not connected with the School. The School Building is located on‘ High Street, removed from the business streets. but near the ' A little at night. will give your child a Safe and Quiet Best, yet therets no Opium in it. Over loo,ooo Bottles Sold. Physicians have proved it; in tactic was gotten up by nRegular Physician. It will not fail you in that trouble. Croup,_so fatal enerally to children. Sold by Drug- Slsts. C.B.KIN SLEY, Northampton, Sole Proprietor. Reward. — TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS will be paid for the name ot'auy person, other than the regular Horse Car Depot. Scholars will not be allowed to l we the vicinity of the building during school urs. . The Afternoon Class in German will begin on Tuesday, Oct, 7th, 4:30 p. m., at the house of Miss E. M. Carter. . , $12a week. 312 a day at home easily made. Cost- ly outfit free Address True.tCo.ArrgustaMc. lamplightcr employed by the Borough.secn light- ing any street light. NORWALK GAS LIGHT CO. GEO. B.ST. JOHN, Secretary. 4‘43 A good assortment of Dolls and. Games At mowrrrs once sroas. '
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