a
-\
‘ Ilousc resolution providing that no new
business shall be considered after February
of the Union. The army of the Potomac
persistence of certain odors. More than one
A puzzle to'scientists is theremarkable ,
FALL ARBANGEMEN T.
Commencing Oct. 20th,1879.
lSTItICT OF NORWALK,ss.Probatc Court,
‘ January 15th,]880.
Estate of -ASA E. SMITH. late of Norwalk.
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Tuesday, January 27th,1880.
AT FORTY.
The sun of life has crossed the line,
The summer shine of lengthened light
Faded and failed—till, where I stand,
’Tis equal day and equal night.
One after one, as dwindling hours,
Youth’s glowing hopes have dropped away,
And soon may barely leave the gleam
That coldly scores a winter’s day.
I am not young, I am not old;
The flush of morn, the sunset calm.
Paling and deepening, each to each,
' Met midway with a solemn charm.
One side I see the summer fields,
Not yet disrobczl of all their green ;
While ucsterly, along the. hills,
Flame tllChill’St tints of frosty sheen,
’Ah ! ujdclle point, where clouds and storm
Make. battle-ground of this my life 1'
Where, even matched, the night and day
Wage round me their September strife?
I how me to the threatening gale;
I know, when tllat is overpast,
Among the peaceful harvest days, ‘
An Indian summer comes at last.
M
The Postal Service of the Future.
Mr. A. II. Bissell, of the law branch of the
Post Ofiiec Department, who drafted the new
classification of mail matter bill of the last
Congress, and who has probably given more
intelligent thought to increased postal facili-
ties and reforms than any one else in the
country, furnishes the following as a synop-
sis of some of the principal changes in his
department which are likely to be brought
about 'within the next decade of years by
public necessity and public demand.
Respecting its classification and rates of
postage, mail matter will embrace three
classes, divided as follows :
First class. Matter sealed or closed against
inspection, at a,uniform postage of two cents
per half ounce. " . ‘
‘ Second clues. Newspapers and periodicals
issued at regular intervals and designed for
public circulation at a uniform rate of two
cents per pound,with no such anomalies as at
present of higher rates for local distribution,
and free rates for county circulation.
Third class. A Matter unsealed to embrace
everything that ‘is not unm'ailablc, and not
.comprised in the two preceding classes at a
uniform rate of one cent for each two ounces
or fraction thereof. ‘
Respecting facilities of distribution and
despatch :
First, a decrease in the number of outlying
post offices, theirtplaces to be supplied
by rural messengers or carrier service
from the centers as applied to small
cities and towns. ‘
Second, as applied to the large cities and com.
mercial centers, the establishment of
metropolitan systems under the con-
trol of one office, served by carriers
from the same.
The great advantages which‘ would be de-
rived from the certainty; rapidity and regu-
larity of the carriers’ service, would result in
a largely increased use, and thus serve as a
- check against the falling off of. revenue, even
if that were to be considered.
W
An elaborate report on the subject shows
the amognt of wool produced in Calfornia in
1879 lb have been enormous,and the increase
in production {from 1854 to 1879; have been
very great. In 1854 tlieftotal production was
but 175,000 pounds; in 1860 it was 3,055,325
far-"Mc- in 1876 it was 8,532,047 pounds; in
. was 54,255,468 pounds; in 1878 it
‘ ~‘. >,.n.‘-2,061 pounds, and in 1870 46,903,—
"12. .- . is were produced. During 1879 no
.152; ‘.25,000_bags of wool were received
at San Francisco, of which 68,118 bags were
of spring wool and 56,912 bags of fall wool.
The character of the clip of 1879 is reported
as far above the average, and, with the ex—
ception of wools from a few localities which
suffered from drought, is superior to that of
any clip ever grown on the Pacific Coast.
The prospects for an increased clip in Cali-
fornia in 1880 are regarded as very favora—
ble, .
Held Fast in the Cogs of'a Water
Wheel for Six Hours. ‘
It has been the custom of engineer Sher-
bert of Harper’s paper ’mill in Westville to
put the mill in motion on Monday morning,
however, the man who relieves Shei‘bert at
6a. m., found the mill standing still, and
opening the wheel room door to ascertain
the cause, found the engineer with his left
hand caught in the cogs of the wheels. As
soon as the prisoner heard his relief gap-
proaching, he shouted to him to turn off the
water. This done, he was soon relieved,and
explained how he came to be caught in such
an unpleasant situation. At midnight, just
before starting the mill, he went to the
wheel to grease the cogs, as usual, turning
on just water enough to move the wheel
slowly. ‘- In some way his hand was caught
in tile cogs and the wheel was stopped. He
was of course, unable to release himself, and
his cries for help were not answered, so he
made the best of his predicament for six
long hours, until he was released. He seems
to have suffered no pain when held a pris—.
oner, butv-on being released the pain from
the crushed member was intense. Alto—
gether the escape was a fortunate one, for
with a stronger force of water on, the man
must have been drawn into the wheel and
killed. Several neighbors heard his cries
during the night, but could not tell whence
they came.
Steam Heating for Cities.
A gentleman recently wrote to a friend in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, concerning the suc-
cess of the Holly steam heating system in
that city. He received _ a reply from which
we make the following extract:
. “Last August a party of our citizens, with
Mr.- Holly, of Lockport, N. Y., organizeda
stock company under the name of the_‘Mil-
wankee Steam Supply Company,’ and. intro-
duced Holly’s system of steam heating on
the east side of our city. They commenced
operations in October last with five boilers,
but the number of consumers increased af-
ter the first month, and they wer obliged
to put up and ‘use three additiona boliers.
The company have one hundred and fifty
patrons, heat nearly seven _million cubic feet
including use of nine engines, the Newhall
house, Kirby house, custom house and other
large buildings. This mode of heating gives
universal satisfaction. We use the steam
in our office, on a very coldeorner, With a
north west front,this season,and have had no
trouble. Formerly while generating our own
steam, we were in continual trouble. The
company keep up a forty pound pressure,
which varies very little through the whole
distance. There are four miles of street
pipe laid. The greatest distance is 1:} milet.
The pipes vary from to ten inches, and are,
laid in the ground four feet deep. \Vith the
exception oflthe first two weeks, when there
was trouble from defects in street pipe in a
few places, everything has worked like a
charm—a perfect success. To all our in-
quiries from time to time we receive answers
from everyone that they would for no mone
change to the old system. .
...._..._._———-
The Size of Our Great Lakes.
The latest measurement of our fresh water
seas are as follows : '
The greatest‘lcngth of Lake Superior is
335 miles; its greatest breadth is 160 miles;
mean depth, 688 feet; elevation, 627 feet;
area, 82,000 square miles. _ _
The greatest length of Lake Michigan is
300 miles; its greatest breadth, 108 miles;
mean depth, 690 feet; elevation, 506 feet;
area, 23,000 square miles. .
The greatestlength of Lake Huron is 250
\ miles; its greatest breadth, 169 miles; mean
depth, 600 feet; elevation, 274 feet; area,
20,000 square miles. . _ .
The greatest length of Lake Eric is 250
miles; greatest breadth, 80 miles; mean
depth, 84 feet; elevation, 555 feet; area,
6,000 squarcmilcs. ~. _
The greatest length of Lake Ontario is 180
miles; its greatest breadth, 65 miles; mean
depth, 500 feet; elevation, 261 feet; area,
6,000 square miles. .
The length of all five, 1,265 miles, cover—
in an area of upwards of 130,000 square
'ini es.
4,.was amended by inserting February 6, and
as amended, passed. . _
Report from the joint special committee
appointed toinvestigate. the count of votes
for justices of the peace in the town of Dan—
bury at. the last town meeting in October
last. The committee find that four packages
of ballots were counted as fifties when
they Were hundreds. The four_ Republican
justices were therefore elected. _
The senate went into executive sessmn to
take into action on the following nominations
by the Governor. - _
Railroad Commissioner for the unexpired
term (two years) from July 1, 1880, of Fran-
cis A. Walker—‘—Senator William II. Hay-
ward of the Ninth District.
Railroad Commissioner for three years
from July 1, ,lSSO—Gcorgc M. Wocdruff of
Litchfield. -
Insurance Commissioner for three years
from July 27, 1880—John W. Brooks of Tor-
rington.
Bank Commissioner for.two years from
July 1, 1880—Jamcs W. Hyatt of Norwalk.
State Prison Director for three years from
April 1, lSSO—Nathauicl M. Belden of Wil—
ton.
State Prison Director for two years and
nine months from July 1, 188—Cyrus B.
NeWton of Stafford.
State Board of Health for six years from
July 1, ISSO—John S. Butler of Hartford,and
Andrew C. Lippitt of New London.
Board of Agriculture for two years from
July 1, 1880#E. II. Hyde of Stafford, and
Henry L. Stewart of Middle Haddam. '
The nominations were confirmed and the.
senate adjourned. -
Hoesn.—Bills for public acts were receiv-
ed and referred as follows : That no railroad
shall charge more for passengers or freight
for a shorter than a longer distance; protect-
ing fish in a pond in Danbury; punishing
offers of reward to influence electors; laying
interest on taxes overdue more than one
month; concerning deeds to railroad compa—
nies; regulating the use of boats by steam
transportation lines. _
The speaker announced as the committee
on contingent expenses Messrs. Nichols of
Danbury, Porter of Farmington, and Morris
of Bridgeport. .
Mr. Colyer of Darien, introduceda house
resolution, which was passed, that-the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company be directed to report to this hoiise
at the earliest (lay practicable, the followmg
described interests: The contract made du-
ring the past year with the Boston and New
York railroad for a division of the joint
earnings; its contract or lease of the Harlem
River and Port Chester read; its contract
for the use of the Grand Central depot; also
a statement showing the amount paid annu-
ally under this contract since it WAS made.
, SENATE, Hxnrronn, Jan. 21,
Abill for apublic act regulating joint stock
corporations wasreferred to Committee on
Corporations. _ -
A bill for a public act regulating the jur-
isdiction of the Court of Common Pleas
of Fair-field county was referred to the Ju—
diciary.
A bill for a public act amending an act
relating to school districts was referred to
the Committee on Education. It provides
that if any district which has beenunder the
consolidated system shall resume district
functions, the district shall reimburse the
town for all improvements made.
HOUSE.
_ Bills were introduced regulating fisheries
and prohibiting steam dredging for oysters ;
Committee on Fisheries.
A bill was introduced by Mr. Stanton of
Hartford, enlarging probate districts. On
motion of Mr. Stanton referred to Judiciary
Committee.
A bill by Mr. Bowen, of Eastford,regulat-
ing duties of guardians and conservators,
providing for rendering accounts, referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
A resolution was introduced by Mr, Rowan
legalizing the action of the Common Council
of South Norwalk; Judiciary.
The bill repealing the not providing for
minority represention in the city of Middle-
town was taken from the calender. Mr.
Carpenter, of the Committee on Cities and
Boroughs, stated that the entire act providing
for minority representation would probably
be repealed during the_session,and moved that
the bill be tabled ; so ordered.
A resolution was sumitted by the Commit-
tee on Education providing for the appoint
merit of a commission of the persons by the
Governor for the purpose of completing tri-
gonometrical survey of the State and report
to the next session of the General Assembly;
tabled for printing and.calender.
Mr. Morris,of Bridgeport,introduced a bill
providing that all liens upon real estate for
taxes, for assessments of all kinds, for me-
chanics, for material and judgments, shall
cease and determine,and such estate wholly
and absolutely discharged, unless the person
claiming such lien shall bring his action to
foreclose such lien within one year from the
time the lien shall be perfected by filing the
last ccrtificate required by, law for that pur-
pose ; Judiciary Committee.
HARTFORD, Jan. 22
SENA’I‘E.—-Tllc following bills for public
acts were received and referred: That all
deeds and mortgages of land or any interest
therein heretofore made and duly recorded
purporting to convey all the land or interest
therein of the g'ranter named in such deed,
situated in any town in the state, shall be
held to be a. sufficient description of such
land or :intent to convey the same; referr-
ed to judiciary committee; that any town
at any town meeting duly named and held
for that purpo’sc may accept any legacy
upon the terms and conditions expressed by
the testator in his will and testament in-
tended as a provision for the enlargement,
improvement or repair of any cemetery or
part thereof situated in any town in the
state; referred to judiciary; that the in-
terest in real estatejowned by a man in right
of his wife that was given to her by him
during their marriage may, after her decease
be taken by attachment and execution for
any claim against him founded upon any
contract made by him after her death; re—
ferred to the judiciary.
noesn.
A bill relating to the assessment and col—
lection of taxes was referred to the judiciary
committee. The bill provides that. all real
estate shall be set in the list of the owner
and possessor, and where such property is
not put into the list of any person or corpor-
ation by its owner it may be listed and as—
sessed by description. Third section amends
section 18, chapter 1., title 12 of the general
O
all corporations not required for the tran-
saction of their appropriate business and the
whole of the propertv of every corporation
in the state, except those whose property is”
exempt by law, or which are required to
pay taxes to this state, or whose shares of
stock are taxable, shall be set’ in the list and
be liable to taxation in the {same manner as
the property of individuals.”
section provides that no deduction shall be
made by the board of relief of any town from
the list of any debtors’ assessment for any
trading, mercantile, manufacturing or me-
chanical business carried on in such town,
unless his creditors resides in the same town,
and the amount of the indebtedness shall be
added to and included in the list of such
creditors as money at interest.
Bills for public acts were introduced,passed
their first reading as follows: Prdvidlng for
tax on dogs was referred to the committee
on agriculture; validating deeds given by
collectors, judiciary; making it the duty of
sclectmen in every town in the state to cause
all brush,thistles and briars growing in high-
ways in their respective towns to be cut or
mowed oncc'every year; concerning the tak—
ing of interest. -
Mr. Colyer, chairman of the committee on
education, reported a substitute bill appoint-
ing janitors of school buildings constables;
tabled for calendar.
Several interesting‘facts were brought out.
by the address of F. B. Thurber" at the open~
ing of the International dairy fair in New
York. One is'that this country exceeds the
countries of Europe in the number of cattle
we have. Germany reports 8,961,221
France 4,513,765, Great Britain 3,708,766,
Denmark 800,000, Sweden and Norway 2,—
180,150, and Switzerland _592,463. Last
year the number of pounds of butter and
cheese made in- this country aggregated 1
800,000,000. Mr. Thurber says that there
has been a steadyhimprovement in‘the qual—
ity of the butter manufactured all over the
world for a few years past, and that by the
proper endeavor Americans, can make an
article that will compete successfully in Eng-
land with the production of our rivals on
the continent of Europe. He gives a spec-
ial hint for this purpose. It has been dis—
covered that the butter of corn-fed cows
excels that of slop—fed cows, as corn—fed
pork surpasses slop-fed pork. In our im-
mense and almbst exclusive production of
maize, in the West, we enjoy a decided ad~_
vantage ovcr'other countries in the produc-
tion of fine butter. And there is also no
good reason why We cannot excel the eficte’
monarchies of the old world in theproduc-
tion of fancy cheese.
I Old wall paper canbe much-improved in
appearance by simply rubbing it well with a
flannel cloth dipped in oatmeal.
statutes so as to read: “The real estate of“
The fourth ‘
under McClellan had not made the expected
move; Mason and Slidellhad been surrender-
ed ; Congress was surrounded with the grav-
est difiiculties. Early in 1862 Burnside’s
fleet was wrecked; and Cameron's resigna—
tion made room for a new Secretary of War,
of whose capacity and energy the people had
be accurate knowledge. Great expectations
were entertained of important movements
and successes in what was popularly called
the West, but of what might be planning or
happening in the for West, in those remote
Territories which were not even correctly
laid down on the niaps, not one person in one
hundred thousand, from the President down,
had a thought or a care; though a most anx—
ious solicitude would not have been misplacr
ed, as shall forthwith appear.
Surveying further the situation in the far
South and _ West, we find in the first place
that the rebels had complete possessionof the
great State of Texas. Twiggs had traitor-
ously surrendered all the troops' under his
command, with forts, arm‘s, ammunitiin, and
supplies of all kinds, and many of the men
had been paroled. This vast region afforded
an admirable base for extended military ope
rations, and it was not long before advantage
was sought to be taken of it, in the autumn
of 1861. .It was somewhat as follows that
the Confederate leaders argued the matter
Assuming that they could hold their own
east of the Mississippi,va move could be made
westward of that river‘ having everypromise
of success, and _which if succéssful would
give immense material and moral advantage
to the South? The plan was nothing less ex-
tensive than the capture of California, and
the subjection of five other States and Terri-
tories. "-‘ *‘ *
For the execution of this brilliant enterprise
the programme was simple. A powerful col-
umn should march by El Paso into New
. Mexico, defeat or flank Canby at Fort Craig,
and occupy Santa Fe. Next would come
Fort Union, containing an admirable arsenal
and supply depot fitted in'good season by
Floyd with a most convenient stock of arms,
ammunition and stores. ‘T nee the march
northward would be eas nd‘ the prizes
would fall rapidly into the hands of the
troops. Indians and Mormons were probable
and valuable allies. The sure result could
hardly fail to be the complete and speedy
control of a rich State, a splendid sea coast,
and forts from which 'men—of—war and pri-
vateers could issue to sweep the Pacific.
This would hasten recognition by European
nations. would lead to the breaking of the
Atlantic blockade by England and France,—-"
and then the end would soon come. * *
What, then, were ,the weak points in the
plan? They were three. First, the' Rebels
made the mistake, which they repeated over
and over again, of attaching importance to
the support to come from disaffected people
and districts where the general sentiment was
loyal: Second. they were hopelessly misled‘
about the sentiments of the Mexican pop-
ulation of New Mexico, and forgot or ignor—
ed the animosity born yearsbefore of the
Texan Santa Fe Expedition, and still deeply
rankling. Third, they made a fatal miscal-
culation in underrating the stern patriotism,
the nnfiineing courage, and the fierce energy
of the men who were laying the foundation
of our “Centennial State’,’ of Colorado while
bravi privation and hardship in the search
for go (1. * * That these events were not
known ,and have not since been known in the
East is hardly surprising, in view of the fact
that other matters of transcendent import—
ancc, far nearer home, were contemporaneous
with them. Fort Henry was taken on Feb—
ruary 6, Roanoke Island February 8, and
Fort Donaldson on February 16. The battle
of Pea Ridge ended on March 8, the Monitor
fought the Mei-rimac on March 9, and the.
great engagement at Shiloh occurred on April
6 and 7. Probably not one in ten thousand
suspected such a threatening movement was-
making in the rear of our armies; and it
would have been equally surprising and ter—
rible to have heard suddenly that a junction
had been effected by the Rebels with the
Mormons, and that mischief had already
been done which could be repaired, if at all,
only at the cost of hundreds of livesand
millions of money. Instead of this the
bright days 3f May 'saw Sibley, disheartened
and demoralized, resting at that same Fort
Bliss from which he had marched with fell
purpose four months before. The valley of
the Rio Grande Would know him no more,
and he doubtless sought his accustomed eon-
solation in the flowing bowl.—Inte7'natibnal
Review for February, 1880. Augustus A.
flag/cs. ‘ '
A ,West Avenue family boast of finding
four Pansies in full bloom, on the south side
of the house, on the 20th inst. ,It is but sel—
‘dom that any one can sit reading a “mid-win—
ter” number of a magazine and look out
upOn pausies blooming under the window.
Ele etion, Day at Yazoo.
A letter written from Yazoo to the brother,
of the murdered Dixon tells how the election
was carried in Mississippi,with the assistance
of Senator Lamar. The name of the writer
is suppressed out of regard for his well be-
in :— ' '
' g Yazoo CITY, Miss, Nov. 7, 1879.
illr. Frank Deleon:—
FRIEND FRANK—The election is over, and
I know you are anxious to know how it pass-
ed ofi. I will not attempt to give you a full
outline of everything, for it would take sev-
eral days to write it. 1 will only state a few
facts in regard to what occurred on the day
of election. It was understood among the
bulldozers that if the negroes could not be
induced to vote with them, they would not
let them vote at all. As .soon as the polls
were open at the court house, Jim Barksdale,
Tom Williams, Whadley, Gibson,Bob Whee-
less, Lambeth, and about twenty others took
a stand at the gate, and voted them three ata
time, which would have taken at least three
days for them all to vote—if they had been
allowed at all. Every time a negro would
come up to the gate they would demand him
to show his ticket. If he showed an. inde—
pendent ticket he was knocked donw. They
went on in this way until about 11 o’clock,
when Jake Holder gave the signal, and all
drew their pistols and commenced firing in
the air. The negroes all ran off, and of
course there was no more voting. The same
game was played at Benton and Dover.
When all the negroes collected at the polls
they commenced firing in the air. You have
lived long enough in the South to know that
the negro can’t stand that sort of punish—
ment. I @n’t think there was exceeding five
hundred negro votes cast in the county. At
Silver Creek, where everything was solidly
independent, they would not, furnish them
with either box or registration book, so that
the vote was thrown out entirely. I don't
suppose in the history of any- country such
fraud and villains: was ever before practiced
on a people. Taylor had about seventy
deputys appointed to keep peace and order
‘at the polls, all of whom participated in the
shooting. Taylor fired four shots. It was
amusihg to see the negroes walk up the stects
with their jaws tied up, and whenever they
are asked what is the matter they will an-
swer, “Nothing. I tried to vote an independ-
ent ticket at the court house”. As soon as I
can see all the boys from the other precincts
I will write the whole thing up and send it to
you. It is getting late. 1 will close. Your
friend, '
.A skeptic who was badgering "a simple
minded old man about a miracle and Balaam's
ass, finally said, “How is it possible for an
ass to talk like a man 7" Well," replied the
honest old believer, with meaning emphasis,
"I don’t see why it ain’t as easy for an ass
to talk like a man as it is for a man to talk
like an ass.” "
“Ah! met we live again in our chil~
dren,” sighs the fond mother, and as she
looks out of the window suddenly adds:
“John Henry, you pesky little wretch,
come right out in of that mud. Ideclare
you havn’t got sense enough to last run
gem ten o’clock tilljdinner—Detroit Free
recs. ' .
thousand years ago, the mortar used in the,
Constantinople, was charged with musk, tli'
this day. -
In the north of England a habit of ethe
imbibing is said to prevail. As "a drunk”
on sulphuric ether is less expensive than on
alcoholic liquids, the practice is increasing;
. Dr. Sieman‘s, the eminent scientist, has
edimated that the entire coal supply of the
world would berequired to furnish sufllcient
over Niagara Falls in a single year.
During the excavations now in progress in
the bed of the Rhone, near Geneva, many
interesting objects, assigned by archaeologists
to the age of polished stone, have been unv
earthed. The most interesting of these relics
is a scraper of jade, highly finished, and as
perfect as when it left the hands of the
workman. As the mineral is found in a nut-f:
ural state only in Asia, the learned archaeolo-
gists are earnestly trying to learn how the
instrument found was transported to the
Rhone gravel at Geneva. Was jade eVer an
article of trade between the East and the
West in prehistoric times? A solution of thé
problem is calculated to throw much light on
the habits of certain prehistoric peoples.
It is stated that M. de Braz’za, Who has
charge of an expedition to Senegal, carries
’an electric battery in his pocket communica—
ting with two rings on his hand and with
other apparatus about his body. When he
shakes hands with a savage chief, that indi
vidual will be surprised by an electric shock
running up his arm and lightning playing
about the head of- his visitor. He will'nat—
rally believe the stranger to be the devil, and
treat him with-due respect.
The first minor planet, or asteroid, was
discovered Jan. 1, 1801, the first day of the
nineteenth century. Over two hundred of
these minute worlds—probably varying from
ten to three miles in diameter—are now
known, and, as everybody is well aware, the
number is being rapidly increased.
Meteorological observations have now be—
come so extended that evidence is rapidly
accumulating to enable us to determine posi-
tively the source of the 'cold :erial waves
which sweep across our country during the
winter season. The indications.'are that we
owe them to the great area of high barome—
ter in northeastern Siberia where the pressure
sometimes exceeds 31.50 inches, and the
temperature falls as low as 76 degrees below
zero. The "pole of greatest cold is in the
neighborhood of Yokutsk, on the Lena,where
the average theometric reading in January is
41 degrees below zero,and where the severest
cold exceeds by 10 degrees that experienced
in high Arctic regions. This is also the re—
gion of the highest barometric pressure
knowu in winter ;- and from it, doubtless,
proceed the waves of intense cold which play
so large a part in our winter experiences.
Abbe Moiguo regrets the selection, as the
unit of metric measurement, of the ten mil—
lionth of a meridinal quadrant, as the merid-
ians vary in length and the-unit must be an
uncertain standard. As a better standard he
proposes the eubit of the great Pyramid,
which represents the ten' millionth of the
earth’s polar axis. Sir John Herschel made
this same suggestion nearly thirty years ago.
Experts in meteorology describe all storms
as rotary, and caused by the meeting of op—
posite currents of air' of different tempera-
atures having a local motion around a Eon-
stantly advancing centre. North of the
equator this motion is almost universally
from right to left; in the southern hemis—
phere the rule is reversed. Ninety per cent.
' of the tornadoes noted in the United States
in the last eighty years have pursued a gen-
eral eastward course, with a greater or less
deflection to the north.
Prof. Grisebach has left the University of
Gottingen a magnificent herbarium, contain-
ing over 40,000 plants from all‘ parts of the
world. .
A11 eminent English astronomer estimates
the sun’s orbit to bgabont 1,912,000,000,000
miles in diameter,with a period of revolution
'equal to about 2,460,000 of our years. This
.is a mere speculation, howei'rer, based on
very uncertain data.
— Dr. G. Wilks described, at a recent meeting
of the London Clinical Society, a remarkable
case (if lightning stroke. 'A farm laborer
was struck by lightning while standing under
a willow tree, near the window of a shed in
which his three fellow workmen had just
taken shelter from a violent storm of rain.
His companions found the tree partly denu-
ded of its bark, and the patient’s boots stand-
ing at its foot. The patient himself was lying
on his back two yards off, and,though he was
previously fully clothed, he was now abso—
lutely naked. He was-conscious, but much
burned, and his leg was badly broken. The
field around was strewn with fragments of
the clothing. The clothes were split or torn
from top to bottom, but showed. evidence of
fire only where they came in contact with
his waist belt, The left boot was torn and
twisted into fantastic shapes, but the sole
torn and the sole rent and burned. A hole
was burned through the case of the watch,
and the chain was almost entirely destroyed.
The stockings were split down the inner side.
The hat was uninjured. The patient stated
that he was Struck violently on the chest and
shoulders, became enveloped in a blinding
light, and was buried into the air, coming
down on his back, and never losing conscius-
ness. His body was covered with; burns. a
broad crimson band of burning passing down
each' thigh and leg. Twenty weeks after the
healed. Dr. Wilks remarked on the almost
complete exemption from injury of the nerv-
ous system and on the probability that the
clothes being wet acted as good conductors,
and so diverted the electric current from the
great nervous trunks, thus saving the man's
life.
A dangerous and infectious disease among
bees is reported from Italy, It isfcaused by
a microscopic fungus, and spreads very rap—
idly.
Forks have lately been found in the debris
of ancient lake dwellings—proving their use
in acrude form in prehistoric times. ' The
relics found were of bone, and rudely'fash—
ioued, although little doubt exists as to the
purpose for which the implements were de-
signed. ‘
Bruised horseradish applied toithe wrist, is
recommended as a cure for both neuralgia and
tootache. ,
Salt or beefs gall in the water helps to set
black. A tablespoonful of spirits of tur-
pentine to a gallon of water sets most blues,
and alum is. very efficacious in setting green.
Black or very dark calicoes should be stifl-
ened with gum-arabic—five cents worth is
enough for ’5 press. If, however, starch is
used, the garment should. be turned wrong
side out.
If the pores of the skin are closed, if'the
multitude of valves which are placed over
the whole surface of the human body are
shut down, two things would take place.
First, the internal heat- is prevented from
passing off, it accumulates every ‘moment,’
the person expresses :himself as burning up;
and then large droughts of water are :swal-
lowed to quench theinternal fire—and this is
fever.
While it may not be judicious ‘for the
aged and those of limited vital power to
dress or undress in cold rooms, so cold as to
cause suffering, it is undesirable to sleep in
a Warm room, or such a room as would be
comfortable during the day. Such warmth
of the air breathed is always more or less
dangerous. ~
The Parisian method of cleaning black silk,
is to brush and wipe it thoroughly, lay it on a
flat table with the side up which is intended
to show, and sponge with hot coffee strained
through muslin,Allow it to become partialey
dry, then iron. '
construction of the Mosque of St. Sophia, in ‘ _; ‘
perfume of which permeates the building toil.
power to pump back the water which flows: .
--Fin'e Watches 2 and Clocks 51. Specialty.
metal, such as his watch and the buckles of. .
was uninjured, and there was no sign of fire .
upon it ;- the right boot had the leather much' I.
occurrence he was discharged completly ,
“(:HMAKE n-
o JEWELER,
, {MAIN STREET, NORWALK.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
KAI" ImAAAmAMmm\A/\I \I\
;.kifll:le-R. WHAT NEXT?
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Use the Sammixnnn 'onec
, _ , and youwill never (lo-witn-
outit. Wannanrim to give satisfaction, or mon-
ey refunded. JVill last for years iu-daily use.
Pearce-rm. sun. Thousands already in use.
,ertc for circulars, testimonials,‘ the. "Sample
Ktndlcr. oat-paid. 75 cents.» AddressJ. Q. EDDY,
Gen’l Ag t, 122 Congress St., Troy,N. Y. AGENTS
WANTED. .
l 11 a Month and expenses guaranteed to u ents
. Outfit tree. Shaw a 00., Augusta, aine.
17" a car and exprenses to agents. Outllt free
. .-. A dress rho. ICKERY,Augusta,Maine.
' Newspaper Advertising Bureau, 10 Spruce
St., N. Y. ‘ ‘
FAIRFIELD
FIRE ‘
INSURANGE GOMPANY,
South Norwalk Conn.
Call] Capital, “$200,000.00
liliti,Jan_.l,1879, $316,882.92
Agacesin all thoPrincipal Citiesand Towns
W .8. l!ANF03D,Pre-Iden l
n .n :rumvnn, Sec’v and no”.
Call and examine our Stock of
~
Corn Shellers,
Raw Hide Gutters,
Baldwin Fodder
Gutter. '
‘ The Best Assortment in
Town.
.____.————
-W.H.Sltll ‘ '.
- Nos-18 and_20 Water Street,
Y Lhe any sense: ,
A THAT ACTS AT THE SAME TIME ON
THE LIVER, . "
‘.
THE BOWELS,
and the KIDNEYS. g;
, This combined action gives incon- "
.‘.- derful power to cure all diseases. '
Are-We Sick?
; 'EE‘
9 to become clogged or 10172211, and
' * pomonous kumorsarc them/bro forced
. into the blood that should to wpellod'
1 naturally. ~- -- ’
<=innioxiissnss.r11.1:s.,-eoitsHarries, ,
runner . conrmmrsbnmxinv ~
DISEASES, ' FEMAL WEAK-
NESSES.-AND NERVOUS
DISORDERS,
:03] causingfrcc action of these organs V 3'
and reaming their power to llama ofi‘ ‘
'scaso. ,
Why Sufl'or Billens pains and aches !
Wily tormented with Piles. Coustl tion 7
W11 frightened over disordered'K dneysl
W y endure nervous or sick headaches? ;.
' Why have sleepless nights! ‘ .
Use KIDNEY won'r end rejoice in
‘ Mall/1.. It is a dry, vegetable compound and ~
One package will make six other Medicine.
O Get it of your Dragging, he will order it »~
for you. cc, $1.00. ,
WELLS. 31634313502! 8 00., Proprietor-g,
(Will-aidpmtpnfll.) Burlington, Vt. Y
«22> 4.».
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.LIVER DISEASE and In-
1 igestion prevail to a greater
S'MMUNS extent than probubl _ any
other malady and re net is
. always anxiously sou ht af-
ter. If the Livonia regulated in its action ealth
is almost invariably secured. Indigestion or want
of action in the Liver causes Headache, Consti-
pation. J naudice. Pain in the Shoulders, Cough,
Diaziness. Sour stomach. bad taste in the mouth,
billions attacks, palpitation of the heart, depres-
sion of spirits or the blues, and a hundred _other
symptoms. Smuons’ LIVER Rudunmox is the
best remedy that has ever been discovered for
these ailments. It acts mildly. effectually, and
beluga simple vegetable compound. can do no in-
jury in any quantities that it may be taken. It is
harmless in every way; it has been used to): forty
ears, and hundreds from all ports of the coun-
rv will vouch for its virtues, v12: Hon. Alexan-
uer H.8te hens, of Georgia;
LIVER Bishop P arcs of Georgia;
' ' John Gill Shorter, of Ala-
bama: GemJohn B. Gordon,
' . L. Mott. of Columbus, Ga.,are among the hull!
dreds to whom we can refer. Extract ofa otter
from Ron. Alexander II. Stephens, dated arch
8.1872: "I occasionally use when my condition
requires it, Dr. Simmons’ Liver Regulator, With
goodofi'ect. Itis‘mild and suits me better than
more active medicine. .
‘ - It is’nt the quantity eaten
l that givesstrength,lit‘e,bloou
, 1 nd health, It is the thor-
ough digestion of the food
taken let it be much or little. Therefore. do not
stimulate up the stomach. to, crave food, but
rather assist digestion after eating by taking
SIMMONS, LIVER REGULATOR
ORIGINAL AND GENUINE.
MANUFACTURED BY
J. n. ZElLlN co co. ,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Price $1 . Sold by all druggisu. _
Sign of Better Times
The Old and Reliable
WHITNEY GALLERY
IN FULL BLAST.
Nearly 500 Photograph- primed In
' the last Ten Days.
Extensive preparations for Holiday Trade.
Holiday Goods Cheaper than any
House In New’ York.
Lever Feed Cutters,
0. T. Leonard 81 Son,
COAL, WOOD,
Masorcs’ Materials,
OE MEN '1- P IPE
For Drains, Sewers, Wells, &c.,
At Lowest Cash Prices. 7 .
Drains and Wells Dag and Piped
Also Sole Agent for
Patent Tinder Wood,
The Cheapest and Best Kindling out. Try it
E Branch Office at Spencer’s Jewelry Store
THE BACKUS viiiiilniii
Is THE MOST;
Economical Power Known ls
401:—
Driving Light Ma'chinery.
It takes but little room. _
It never gets out of repair.
It cannot blow up.
It requires no.1'uel.
It needs ;no ngincer.
There is no delay; no firing up , no ashes to clean
away; no extra insurance to my; no rc—
'-pairing necessary : no can bills to
pay, and it is always ready
for use \
It is invaluable for blowing Church Organs, for
running Printing Presses, Sewmg Machines,
Turning Lathes,Sci-oll Saws, Grind Stones, Cof-
fee Mills, Sausage Machines, Feed Cutters, Corn
Mills, Elevators, etc:
Four-horse powerat 40 pounds pressure of and
ter. It is noiseless, neat, compact, steady; way
above a ll .
IT IS VERY CHEAP.
Manufactured by the BACKUS WATER M0-
TOR 00., Newark. N. J, .
The Motor can be seen in operation daily at the
Chloe 01‘ the ‘- Nonwxnx' GAZETTE, ” Gazette
Building, Norwalk, Conn. ,
For estimates or further information apply to
. JOHN COTTER General A cut.
For Norwalk an vicinity.
Alsoa entfor the RISDON TURBINE WA-
TER W EEL. which is acknowledged to give a
nigger duty than any other water wheel now
ma e.
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B. Sansonn’s Lrvnr: Moons-son!
' a Standard Famil' y Remedy for l
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es of the Liver, Stomach .~'
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. ‘ ‘bVQInvigorator: .
has been used:
. in my practice5
. ~~~~band by the publicj
-‘ for more than 35 years;
‘30” with unprecedented results:
" SEND FOR CIRCULAR-H
s.r.w.s11ronn, 11.0., 1“ “WWW
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NEW YORK CITYII
. ANY DRUGGIS’I‘ WILL TELL YOU ITS BEPUTA'IION, :
A FULL LINE‘OF
:' Shipping Tags,
Merchandize Tags,
a --—4 am) >—
iili Luci TAG FASTENERS.
IN LARGE on SMALL QUANTITIES, .11:
Gazette Office."
‘ Free Reading Roam.
THIS isacomlortable room fitted- up for the
benefit of the public generally, situated on
east side of Smith Main Street. over Road’s J cw-
elry Store, Clark and Lane’s Block, nearly 0 pc-
site Railroad Depot, South Norwalk, Ct._ t is
open from 9 a. m., to 9:45 p. m. The room is well
lighted, warm and comfortable.‘ It is supplied
w on four dailies, two weekhes, and several
monthly papers and journals. besule a number
oflnstructive and interesting books.
COFFEE R0011.
There is a Coffee Room on the same floor and a
lady in attendance from on. m., to 9:45 p. m., to
serve HOME MADE articles mentioned below,
at the following prices :
1 Cup of Coffee, with crackers,
1 Cup of Tea, with crackers,
Cocoa, - - - .-
Brown Bread and Butter, 2.
Sandwich. -
Cake.
Doughnuts,
Piece otl’ie,
Crullers,
Ham, - . . -
Pork and Beans, wr tn bread and butter
Stewed Oysters.
MACHINISTS
5 cents
,- u
5
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U!
5
5
5
5‘,
5
5
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- I
10
. - 15
can obtain TYPE
METAL atthe
E, T. WHITNEY. 1
DA [L Y '1‘ RAIN S
Leave Norwalk Bridge for Danbury.
0 37 it. m., Mall. .
4 30 p. m., Accommodation.
6.19 p. m., Mail.
Arrive at Norwallfilji-llgcfrom Drawing.
7 33 a. m., Mail.
1'09 p. m., Accommodation.
549 p.m.,Mall. ' .
L .W.S ANDIFORTII ,Supt,
IEVIIII ELIE" HAVEN MIARIFMID RAILROAD
TrainsleaveSouth Norwalk'for New Yer].- at
12 47, . m.(Washinp:ton Ex..v1a,Hariem River).
3 54, (Ex.),5 cs, (Ex.)6 00.6 3437 31m in*,( Ex. )3 39
9103 1036, (Exp.)'A.M.,l23*, 206.*(Exp.) 430,
(Exp.)5 03,6 24..Exp.)6 55,905,(Exp.)i’.l\1,fi orNew
Haven,1 18,(Exp.) 6 52, 9 01, 928,(Exp.)104s. A.
M..1211,~(Exp.)1 45, 2 is,(nxp.)4ol, 4,1841“ .)
6 09,|6 48, i0 36, (Exp.) at 1125, (Exp.)1 .11 . or
Bprz‘ngflcld,6 52, 9-28,(Exp.) A.M., i2 11,(Exp.)
1 45. 4 in, (Exp.) 6 48 10 36. (Exp.) 1’. M. Express
for Boston,via.S pringtleldfl 28,A.M.,12 ll. 418:
and 10 36, 1’.l\l.,via. New London; 218andll 25,
P.11.,via.Aii-Lincri.1i.,1 33,A.M.. anilZlSyEM-
‘Conncetathw Rochelle with Harlem River
Branch . -
LOWER RATES on FREIGHTS.
NURWALK liill NEW YORK.
\\
I.
Whete’s Propellers
Will continue to make regular trips between Nor-
walk Bridge and cw York,(icc pcrmitting.)atop-
ping at Smith Norwalk to receive and leave
freight. Freight received from and delivered at
the freight depot of the Danbury in Norwalk
Railroad.
B‘Spcciai arrangements for freight to and from
New York can be made with this line 10 per cent.
less than by any other line, and produce returns
made promptly on day of sale.
3‘ All persons are forbid trusting any of the
the owners thereof.
Nurwalkltorse Railwaylimelalile.
COMMENCING DECEMBER il'ru,1879.
So. NORWALK
Lnavn Nonwanx.
6 15 a. 771. New York Accent. 6 35 (inn.
6 35 “ New Haven Aecom. 6 55
7 05 “ New York. Accom. 7 25
725 “ N. Y. Express. 7 45
7 55 “ 8 15
8 15 “ New York Accom. S 40 “
8 40 “ New Haven Accom. 9 00 “
8 50 “ New York Express. 9 10 u
9 10 " New Haven Express. 9 30
9 30 “ 9 50 ”
9 50 “ 10 10 “
10 10 “ New York Express. 10 38 ‘f
10 28 “ New Haven Ac‘com. 10 4S "
10 48 “ 11 10 “
11 10 ” ll 30 “
11 30 “ 11 50 “
11 50 “ New Haven Express. 1219]:- m
121012.921. 1‘2 .35 “
1'2 35 “ , l2 05 “
12 55 “ New York Accom. 9 ‘:
125 “ New Haven Accom. 4 '
1 45 l‘ ‘ o 6‘
l 55 ‘9 New Haven Express. 2. “
230 ‘l ' 4 0i
2 38 “ New York Express. 5 “
2 58 5‘ r 2 H
u . 4 u
“ New Haven Accom. 1 “
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5
l'J'UIU'UIUIUlUIUI‘INmmOOOIOIOGCCOOCBWOUIU‘U‘
New Haven Express .
New York Express.
New York Accdm.
It ‘ ‘
New Haven Accom.
New York Express.
N. H.&‘ IV. I. Ac
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New York Express.
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9 45 “ New Haven Express. 10 05 n
:10 15 “ Saturdays only. 10 36 “
Meeker ’S
HORWALK PACKET.
For the accommodation of the public, the Sloop
LADY JACKSON, Capt. Joseph S.Byxbce, will
hereafter make regular weekly trips betweenrNor-
walk and New York. stopping at South Norwalk,
leaving Meeker Brothers’ Wharf, Norwalk, every
Friday night. Freight taken on board at Pier
43 E. 1L, foot or Rutger St., New York, on MON-
DAYS and TUESDAYS. - .
Produce sold and returns made in old ticket
cts; Sugar, 15 cis; Pork and Fish 20 cm ; Molass-
es and Kerosene Oil, 25 cts; Boxes 6 cts; Ontso
cts; 100 lbs, Feed 6 cts. Farmers in adjoining
towns are invited to send their produce by this
out. . A. J. MEEKER do BRO!
- Norwalk, April, 1870.
EW YORK & PHILADELPHIA NEW LINE
BUU ND BROOK ROUTE
FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA.
Ferry Station in Brooklyn, J ewclr’s Wharf, foot
‘ Fulton Street.
Commencing October 6th, 1879. ‘
Leave New York from station U. R. R. of N. J.,
foot of Liberty St.,_tor Philadelphia.
Station corner Ninth and Green streets, at 7:45,
9,* 11:15 a. in. l:30,4*, 5:30, 7:15, 12 p. m . On Sun-
day at 8:45 a. m., 5:30, 12 p. m. -
h or Station cor. Third and Berks streets, at 6:30,
9:00, 11:15, a' m., 1:30, 3:30. 4:00, 5:30, 7:15, p. m. 011’
Sunday at 8:45 a. 111., 5:30 p. In. ', .
' Denotes Pullman Ca-rs attached. ‘
For Trenton, Warren and Tucker streets, 6:30,
On Sunday 8:45. a. m., 5:30 p. in.
Re‘turiiing. trains will leavePhiladelphia for New
err:
From station Phila. 85 Reading Railroad’, cor.
Ninth 55 Green Sts.,'at 7:30*,9:30 a. m., 12:10, 1:40",
3:30, 5:40, 7:15, 12 p. in. On Sunday at 8:30 ‘a. m.,
5:30, l2 p. m.
From Third and Berk streets, 7:45, 0:20, 11 a. m.,
1:30, 3:25, 5:30, 6:45, 11:15 p. m. On Sunday at 8:25
3.111., 4:30 p. m.
*Dcnotes Pullman Cars attached. '
From Trenton,Warren 8: Trickcr'sts.l:£0(except
Monday) 6.40, 8:20; 10:15 a. m., 12:55, 230,435. 4:16
6:31, 8:05, p. in. On Sunday 1:20.035 a.in,.6,l5 p. m.
‘onnection is made Jersey City station to and
in Brooklyn and Eric Depot. Jersey City.
Tickets for sale at toot at Liberty St., Nos. 239,
401, 94-1., 0.37 Broadwaymud at the principal hotels,
Nos.2 and 4 Court st., and Annex office. Jewell’s
Wharf, Brooklyn. Baggage checked from resi-
dence to destination. .
H. P. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agent.
.\n.‘
.\ ._ ,
HEN RY TILL Y,-
, Manufacturer of
, Light Carriages of all kinds,
;' Repairs carefully attended to
Carriages Painted in First- Class Style.
Having the best Paint shop and Workmen-in
the town of Norwalk, 1 can guarantee entire sat:-
lsfacllon in this department as my large trade
proves.‘ Call and examine work. Carriages stor—
ed and taken care of through the Winter. '
Machine, Smithy and General Black-
smlth’s Work.
Factory on Main St., So. Nor-walk.
Orders by Telephone promptly attended to.
res-rs: rs. entrust,
F L 0 RI s r,
EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET,SOUTH
OF RAILROAD, ‘
City of South Nor-walk, Conn.
Plants and Flowers at all seasons:
. Flowersfor Funerals furnished and
tastefully arranged to order at short
notice.
(Farmer ly Dr. Craig 3 Kidney Cure.)
A’ vegetable preparation and the only sure
remedy in the world for Bright’s Disease.
Diabetes. and ALL Kidney, Liver, and
Urinary Diseases.
WTestimonials of the highest order in proof
of these statements. .
film the cure of Diabetes, call for War-
ner’a Safe Diabetes Cure. .
wFor the cure of Bright’s and the other
disemes, call for Warner’s Safe Kidney
and Liver cure. WARNER’S
E w» -
SM 8. UV Safe Remedies are
Y .
WDNEAFEUB sold by Druggisfs
Dmames- .- and Dealers in
"CURE ' ' ; Medicine every.
SAFEBITIFRS'.‘ . I- where.
SAFE WW H. H. Warnertl. Go.
SAIE Puts," .
Proprietors,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
, Mud for Pamphlet
‘ and Testimonials.
WMBbWAN
FINE AND COMMON
HARNESS
And Dealerin ’
Horse & Stable Equipments.
Particularatten tion paid to
REPAIRING.
Thankinlfor theliberal patronage ol'the pas
the subscriber hopes to merit a continued shareo
the businesstavors of'his friends and the public
WM. B. SWAN.
GAIET'I‘E OFFICE. , Shop.“ real-ox ResidencematnStreetNorwpl1 i
t
employees of the boats of this line on' account of:
style. Freight at old Packet rates, viz; F our 12'
7:45, 0:00. 11:15 a. m., 1:30. 3.30, 4, 5:30, 7:15, 12 p.111. '
in saiddistrict, deceased. _
The Court of Probate tor the District of Nor-
walk, hath limited and allowed six months from
the‘ date hereof for the creditors of said estate,
to exhibit their claims for settlement. hose who
neglect to present their accounts prOp rly attest-
cd Within said'timc, will be debarreu a recovery.-
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to '
31:3 GEORGE E. MlLliER,Acting Executor.
ISTBICT OF NOR'WALK, ss. Probate Court:
Januar 17th. 1380.
Estate o_l ETSEY PARTRICK, late of Nor-
walk, in said District, deceased. .
The Court-ol‘ll’robatc for the District of Nor-
wulk, hath limited and allowed six months from
the date'llcrcot' for the Creditors of said Estate
to exhibit their cliiiinst'or settlement. Those who
neglect to present their accounts,proncriy :ittcst-
ed,.Withm said time, will he dcharred a recovery.
Allpersoiis indebted to said Estate are requested
to‘ make immediate payment to '
31.8 JAMES MITCHELL, Executor.
ISTRICT UF NORWALK,ss.l’robateCourt
Est'ftflend‘lfifgofl‘ahN iiioi AMI v -
. ,. x, .1. I . 1' ‘z '
in said district,dcccascd. L ,latc DINO!“ m"
The Court of Probatctorthe District of Norwalk
hathlimitcd and allowed six months from the
date hereotloi‘tlie Creditors of said Estate to ex-
hibit their claims torsettlement. Those who no '-
lcct toprcscnt‘thelr accounts, properly attestell
Xllhul' saidtidmloE idvttll beddeharreu a recovery:
pe sonsm e c osai Estate ar - r
to make immediate payment to e 1e1uested
NATHAN W. KEELER, Administrator,
Waterbury, Conn.
ELBERT CURTIS 01' said Norwalk is tougher-
ized to receive claims against said Estate.
NATHAN W' KEELEIC, Administrator.
Large Reduction in Prices!
GRET
‘ CASH SALE.
F852 THIRTY DAYS,
AT '
Lnilvitl’: F—iilitileWalt Booms,
. 36 Main St, Norwalk, Conn.
This stock must be closed out to make room for
my large stock of Goods for Spring Trade.
Superior Shoeingl.
Sore-Foeted, Interfei‘ng, and Il-
Conditicned Horses .
Perfectly Shed!
T is notorious that more than half of tho ruined
. and desirable horses are rendered so by the
i norance or carelessness of smiths in shoeing.
he subscriber makes it specialty of
HORSE SHOEIHG
and will guarantee to give satisfaction to all who
may entrust him wrth their work, whether the
animals’ boots are in a sound or unsound condi-
tion, Shop near Horse hallway Depot, Norwalk.
23tf CHARLES E. MILLER.
Look and See
“711E313 you can get your work done.
thing in the line of
BLACKSMI'E‘HEEG
ta short notice and as reasonable as any where in
town. .Horse and Ox Shoeing a specialty. Wheel
wrighting and Painting done by an experienced
Any
\vgékman. At the old stand of Geo. Llo d.
GEO. W.l NAPI’
Notice .
ls hereby given to the people of
Norwallr;and vicinity that Horse
, . -_ , shoeing will be done in first class
' .* ‘2 style by \l'hiJhCOltMACK. None
but hand made Shoes used. Work done ,on most
reasonableterms. and particular attention paid to
Intertering and Over-reaching Horses at the old
stand of WM. ALIERNJiain Street, Norwalk.
' Carriage Painting!
FIIE - subscriber, a practical and experienced
workman, has taken rooms over NELSON’S
'JARRIAGE SHOP. near foot of Mill Hill, wli'ere
he is prepared to
Paint Coaches, Carriages or Wagons
sonable Prices. English or Valentine’s Varnish
‘ used, according to desire of parties having work
done. Special attention paid to
lie-Painting Children’s Carriages,
and to Plain and thcy Lettering. Asharco
public patronage solicited.
R. E. WHITCOIVIB.
Norwalk,Api-ill5th,1878. ,
~-Now forr Your: Cinders!
HAVING sold out all of my old stock and re-
pleuishcd with new I am now prepared to
serve the public With the
BES'L 0F EVERYTHING
IN THE
LI 17E RY VAaINE.
at most reasonable prices. Single or Double
Teams either by the hour or day, with or without
drivers. I‘I’ILLLUVI E. DAWN.
Opposite D. N7 N. 1;. R. Depot, Norwalk.
16
Harris in " ireiaarl’s
Celebrated 8a.
In purchasing a Safe, we wish to call your
attention to some of the important advantages
our Safes possess over all others, and which
make them the cheapest and best Safes now
made.
1st. Our “PATENT Ixsmn BOLT Wonk”
consists in placing the bolts and locks on the
inside of the door (as shown in the cut above)
where they are at all times accessible, and
can be cleaned and kept in order, and thus
prevent them from unexpectedly locking you
out. In all other Safes the bolts are placed
next the outside plate of iron, being covered
completely by the filling, consequently im-
possible to oil or clean them without digging
out: the filling, which is expensive, besides
losing the use of the Safe several days. As
the ,lling in our Safes is between the locks
andiholts and the outside plate of the door,
in most cases we can unlock our safes on the
combination after they have pass'ed fhropgh a
severe fire, which saves breaking them open.
2d. Our “Parisx'r Hixcnn Car” consists
.of the back plate of the door being hung on
hinges, and fastened by a thumb-serew,which
enables one to have access to the locks and
bolts by simply removing the thumb-screw.
30.. While other safe-makers use three
‘wheel locks on their fire-proof safes (reserv-
ing the best four-wheel locks for bank safes),
we put on our FOUR—“71112151. Locus on all
safes, from the smallest to the largest, and for
simplicity and durability cannot be excelled.
4th. Allour Safes are IRON-LINED INSIDE,
instead of wood-lined as in other safes, which
enables us to use the the greatest amount ,of
water in our filling without danger of the
Safe’s being damp. . All corners of the Safes
are secured with angle iron, which, together
with the very hard nature of our filling, pro -
vents them from injury from falling, or fall—
ing walls or timbers. Our Safes have THREE
FLANGES instead of Single or double as in
others, and are made with and without inside
doors. In the great Boston fire our Safes had
the champion record, as was fully proved at
the time, to these important improvements
do we owe our Success and the great popular-
ity our safes have attained throughout the
country. After that great fire Ive published
a complete list afour Safes exposed,those that
failed'to preserve their contents, besides those
that were successful, and. for months chal—
lenged our competitors to follow our example
which they would not do, as they knew that
by so doing the would only assist us in dem-
onstrating to t world the superiority of our
Safes, and our claim to the champion record.
Although that Great Fire so conclusively
proved the superiority of our Safes to resist
intense heat, we believed that we could im.
that time, increased the thickness of the walls,
added to the number of flanges,and strength-
ened them in various :ways, 'until we now
manufacture a. Safe better than ever before,
and unequalled for its excellence. It has been
0111- constant aim to make the BEST SAFE that
can be produced, believing that, especially in
purchasing a safe to keep that which may
have cost a lifetimeto accumulate, the best is
decidedly the cheapest. In these dull times
it is the custom of many safe—makers to man-
ufacture several grades of cheap safes, and
recommend that which can be sold the cheap-
est, without regard to quality, and many
safes are now in use that are painted finely
outside, but are worthless to preserve their
contents from fire. We make but one class
of Safes, which is the best we know how to
produce. Send for descriptive catalogue.
Morris 8:. ireiand;
.64 Sudbury Street, Boston.‘
Water Power for Sale.
HE best Water Power in Fairfield County, for
wattle at a bargain. En uire of
.nvxsuaronn. t
at short notice,in the best manner,and at Rea-'
prove them, and we have, therefore, since +you do.
Mr. Bird retreated and shut the door.
LE WILL TALIL
You may get through the world, but ’twul
be very slow,
If yen listen to all that is sad as you go :
You’ll be worried and frctthnmd kept in a.
stew—
For meddlesome tongues must have so me—
tliing to do, '
And people will talk.
If quiet and modest, you’ll have it presumed
That your humble position is only assumed——
You’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing, or else
you’re a fool,
But don’t get excited—keep perfectly cool—
For people will talk
And then, if you show the least boldness of
heart,
Or a slight inclinatio'li to take your own part
They will call you an upstart, conceited and
vain;
But keep straight ahead—don‘t stop to ex-
plain——
For people will talk.
If threadbare_your dress, or old-fashioned
.your hat,
Some one will surely take notice of that,
And_hint rather strong that you can’t pay
your way, '
For people will talk.
If you dress in the fashion don’t think to es-
cape,
For they criticise then in a different shape:
You’re ahead of your means, or your tailor’s
unpaid '
But mind your own business—there’s naught
to be made——
For people will talk.
Now, the best way to do is to go as you
please;
For your mind, if you have one, will then he
at case.
Of course you will meet with all sorts of
abuse; ‘
But don’t think to stop them—it isn’t [any '
tisee ' .
For people will talk.
A Mananda Gate and a Woman. '
The {gates at the passenger depot which
shut out all the people not. having tickets for
the trains were yesterday closed at the Un-
ion: Depot against an elderly woman wear—
. ing spectacles and using an umbrella for a
cane.
“Can’t pass without a ticket,” said the man
at the gate as she came up. .
“I want to see if there’s anybody on that
train going to Port Huron,” she answered.
“Can’t pass without a ticket, madam.”
“I’ve got a dartcr in Port Huron, I have.”
“Can’t help it, please. My orders are very
strict.”
“I tell you I want to send word to my (lat.
ter! she exclaimed. adjusting her' spectacles
fora better view of the official.
“ch,but we can’t help that,you see.Please
show your ticket.”
“I want this ’ere railroad to understand that
I’ve got a darter in Port Huron,and she‘s got
a baby four weeks old,and I’m going to send
her up word in spite of all the gates in this
depot !” .
“Please show your ticket, madam.”
“I tell you once more”
“Please show your ticket, madam.”
She gave the old umbrella a whirl and
brought it down on his head with all the
vim of an old-fashioned log—raising, and as
he staggered aside she passed him and said :
“There’s my ticket, sir, and I’ve got more
behind it! Mebe one man and a gate can stop
me from sending word to my darter to
grease the baby’s nose with mutton taller if
the weather changes cold, but I don’t believe
it 1”
And she walked dowu to the train, found
some one going to Port Huron, and came
back carelessly humming the melody of
“Three Blind Mice.”——Frce Press.
Of Charles F. Browne (Artemus Ward)
the Voice, of Cleveland, says, that once at
Vincennes, Inch, where he had been lectur-
ing, ”he was grossly insulted by .a very con-
sequential depot baggage inaster. This fel—
low, out of desire to show his authority, had
used him very roughly on some trifling pre-
text. Browne meditated revenge, and walk-
ed up and down the platform of the depot
for fully fifteen minutes in deep study.
Suddenly a basket of eggs attracted his at—
tention, and be bought about a dozen _of
them. He put three or four in his own pants
pockets, and gave as many to friends who
were with him, Then he took them into
the baggage—car and waited his opportunity.
In a. few moments the train began to move,
and immediately Browne and his friends
made a target of that man, the first egg hit-
ting him on the nose, and the others decor—
ating him at irregular intervals. One of them
persons who saw the occurrence says that
the look on the baggage master’s face as the
shower ,of eggs~ came upon him was inde—
scribable. Browne was in his happiest mood
for the remainder of the trip, and appeared
entirely satisfied with his revenge.”
Wives who do all the good they
can outside of“ their own Fami-
lies. ’
When the peddler rang Mr.Bird’s door-bell
the other day, Mr.Bird opened the door. Mr.
Bird had the baby upon his arm andhad four
other children at his heels.
“Is the lady of the house in?" asked the
peddler.
“Certainly she isn’t,” replied Bird. “She
is out. She is perennially and§eternaily out!”
“Where can I see her ?” '
“Why, go dOWn to the woman suffrage
club—room ; and if she isn’t there go to the»
society for the prevention of crulty to ani-
mals; and if she isn’t-there, visit the hall of
the association for alleviating the miseries of
the Senegamhians; and if she. has finished
up there, look for her at the church aid
society, or at the Ninth \Vard soup- house,
or at the home of the one-legged, or at the
refuge for infirm dogs, or at the hospital for
the asthmatic, or at the St. Pollycarp orphan
asylum, or at some of these places. If you get
on her track, you’ll see ,more paupers and
strung—minded women,and underclothing for
the heathen than you ever saw in the whole .
course of your life.” ‘
“I wanted to sell her a cold handled flat—
iron, just out. Do you think she will buy
one ?” '
“She will if you can prove that the naked
cannibals in Senegambia are yearning for cold-
handled flat—irons. She would buy diamond
breastpins for those niggers if they wanted
them, I believe.”
f‘I intended,also, to offer her a new kind of
immovable hairpin whicli——"
“All right. You just go down to the home
for the one-legged and persuade those cripples
to cry for immovable liairpius,and she’ll order
’em by the ten.”
“Has she any children?”
“Well, I’m the one that appears to be hav-
ing ’em—just now, anyhow,”
“Because I have a gum top for a feeding
bottle that is the nicest thing you ever saw."
“New,” said Mr. Bird, “I’ll tell you what
You get those paupcrs to swear
they cant eat the soup they get at the soup -
house with spoons; they must have it
from bottles with rubber muzzles, aners.
Bird will keep you so biisy‘supplying the
demand that you won’t have any chance to
sleep. You just try it. Buy up the paupers.
Bribe ’em.” '
“How’ll I know her if I see her ?"
“\Vhy, she’s a very large woman will. 2
bent nose and she talks all the time. Yc
hear. her talk as you get within a mile .."'.
her. She’ll ask you to subscribe to the
Senegainbian fund and to the asthmatic as-
ylum, before you can get your breath. Prob-
ably she’ll read you four or five letters from
reformed cannibals. But don’t you mind ’em.
My opinion is she wrote them herself.,”
And with baby singing p vociferous solo
and the other children clinging to‘liis legs,
,. The
peddler had determined to propose to a girl
that night. He changed his mind and re-
solved to remain a bachelon—C'lnct‘nnati
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