Norwalk Gazette, Tuesday, February 24, 1880 · page 3

 

 

Norwalk Gazette.

Tuesday February 24th, 1880.

Fairfield County Items.

WEST STRATFORD.

New York parties are negotiating for a site
in this place to erect another large silver
plating factory. .

We have been treated to all sorts of
weather during the . week just passed, and
he who has not' been suited must be hard to
please. .

Complaints are frequently made of persons
who drive on the sidewalk on West Avenue
with loaded wagons. It is not very pleasant
for foot passengers to be compelled to walk
shoe deep in mud. The Warden has given
notice that if the practice is not stopped the
parties who drive on the walks will be pros—
ecuted.

Not long since the Bridgeport Standard
published a list of the marriages which took
place in Bridgeport in 1879. A young man
of this plaCe took offence at it and wrote to
the Farmer complaining of it. ' The answer
which appeared in the local columns of the
Standard mist have convinced the young
man that he was treading on dangerous

ground. .

 

 

The Court of Burgesscs met last Wednes—
day evening and parties were heard in
reference to the proposed scWer in Barnum
and Lake streets. There seems to be a
pretty decided opposition to a sewer just at

.present as the finances of the Borough do
not warrant any such useless outlay of
money. '

About a year ago the Court voted to erect
a certain number of lamp—posts provided the
parties wanting them would light and take
care of them for one year. They have not
been either lit or properly taken care'of, and
at the last meeting the Court voted to remove
them and place them in w care of persons
who will take care of them. .

Asapp Remington of this place fell from
a building in East Bridgeport last Fall and
sustained injuries which will probably crip—
ple him for life. A petition was read from
him at the last meeting of the Court asking
for an abatement of his tax as he has no
way of paying it. He owns a little place
and hopes to be able to keep it. The petition
was laid on the table until the proper legal
authority can be consulted. There is a
unanimous feeling on the part of the Court
to abate the tax if it can legally be done. It
would be a graceful act of charity as Mr.
Remington has been a hard working, honest
and sober man. _

Two glass ball shooting matches have been
held in this place lately. Robert Quinn, of
this place, has been the victor in one. and
Harry Nichols, of Bridgeport, in the other.

Mr. John W. Bradley has a seal of the
Confederate States in his possession, which
is quite a curiosity.

The Silver Plating Company will be known
under the firm name of Rogers Britania Co
They have already a large amount of orders
on hand. Success to them, say we. .

Some time ago we said we did not wish to
encroach upon the territory of your Bridge—
port correspondent, but the following facts
have been given to us with the request that
they be published. About two weeks ago a.
respectable appearing woman called at the
residence of Mrs. Van Gasbeck on Kossuth
street, and asked for some bread. Mrs. V.
informed her that she could give her some
but would like to know more about her be-
fore doing so. The lady then started to leave
and informed Mrs. V. that it was not for:
herself but for her~starving child she wanted
the bread. Something in her appearance:
convinced Mrs. V. that she was not a com«-
mon beggar, and in company with another
lady she sought for and found her on Wil-
lard street. It seems that her husband, who
was formerly a Catholic, married her in
Pennsylvania, and renounced his faith for
hers (the Lutheran). He has been employed
in the cutlery shop, but becoming unable to
work, left. His people refused to help him“
because he would not again become a Catho-

lie, and have gone so far even as to leave him
‘ without comfortable bedclothing. Mr. Wm_
B. Young and others of this place (West
Stratford), have taken the matter in
hand and are now attending to his
wants. The parish priest threatens him with
punishment if he does not heed his (the
priest’s) teachings. _It does not seem asif
there was so QCh bigotry so near home.
Yet the above is true. Ireland’s poor are
starving. A protestant country is helping
them. Is that our reward from their leaders 3’

' ' W.

 

WILTON.

The Cannon’s Station school has been sus~
pended owing to the prevalence of the meas-
les.

Mrs. Benj. Hubbell of Derby, has bwi
visiting friends in town.

Mr. David S. R. Lambert has arrived home
from Washington, apparently without pres-
idential aspirations, and unaffected by _the
inanities of the great American Congress.

Mr. Will L. Keeler, who as many of’our
readers know, is leading the life of a jolly
pedagogue in South Salem, N. Y., had the
misfortune to break a small bone, near the
ankle one day last week while practising on
a trapeze.

Mr. H. C. Jelilflc expects to leave Wilton
and embark in a business career in an ad-
joining town. Mr. J's numerous friends
wish him success in this venture although
his absence from our midst will be regreted.

The young ladies of the Mission Band wal
hold their Fair and Festival this week on
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and
evenings. Every arrangement will be. made
to entertain all who may favor them with
their presence. The fair depart ment will
contain everything‘, essential to a welli-reg-
ulated institution of its class. The refresh-
merit department will be furnished with
every ingredient and Concomitant necessary
to a “square meal.” ”

A “muscular” Wilton lady is rcpo'rtedto
have “ knocked down and dragged out" a
impudent young man one day last week.

WILL TONN.

 

DARIEN .

the Congregational church last Thursday,
was a complete success, Rev.‘Mr. Childs of
Old Greenwich led the praise meeting in'an
admirable manner. Rev. Mr. Teller, gave an
able, eloquent and timely sermon.

The ladies' missionary meeting at the par—
sonage, was large, and one of the best ever
held in Darien. Rev. Mr. Scovillc, opened
the afternoon discussion with a clear and.
forcible statement‘ of the topic. He was
followed by Rev’s. Hamilton, Dunning,
Merrin and Pennell, all of whom spoke with
clearness and force.

The Union Meetings have now come to a
close. The last was held at. the Congrega-
tional church on Friday evening, whenliev.
Mr. Smith from,Norwalk,preacheda very
able and impressive sermon. - The most
truly christian spirit has characterized all
these meetings, and much good has been
done. As the result, the churches are hearti-
ly united inall good works, while the con-
gregations are full and attentive. Twelve
were propounded for membership on pro-
fession yesterday, in the Congregational
church, and we hope there will be as many,
or more, who will unite with the Methodist.
Rev. A. H. Bradford, from Moutclair, New
Jersey, the son of the pastor. gave two ex-
cellent and forcible sermonsat the Congre.
gational church. The audiences were full
and were greatly interested.

The Helping Hand Society, will furnish a
New England Supper at the Town Hall to-
morrow evening. Admission, including
supper, 40 cents, children half price. The
object-of the supper, is to make up a little
deficiency in the amount pledged by said
society towards the repairs of the church.
We hope they will be well patronized.

GREENWICH.
Wm. Voorhis has gone to Leadvillc.
Rev. C. R. Treat is visiting in Boston.

 

WESTPORT.

The rivers remain clear of ice. and the ice-
houses too for that matter.

According to night watchman Dixon. 0116
of the gang engaged in robbing the First
National Bank, here, was a tall heavy man.
On Friday last in New York, two detectives
from Boston, aided by city detectives ar-
rested a man answering the above descrip-
tion, on Fourth Avenue, just as he was en—
tering the Putnam House. The grounds on
which the arrest was made, were that he had
asststed in robbing a bank in Chartestown,
Mass, which he tacitly acknowledged to be
correct, and agreed to accompany the de—
tectivesto Boston without a requisition, pro-
vided they would stipulate to not place him
in irons. On his way to Boston it was
learned that he belonged to a gang which had,
perpretrated several bank 'robberies lately,
that in Charl estown having occurred about a
month ago, and that he was a skilled burg—
lar. It may be that at his trial, soon to take
place in Boston, evidence will be developed
from which some clew to the robbers who
despoiled our bank can be obtained.

Last Monday evening at the residence of.
Mr. Joseph W. Jennings, Mr. P. M. Auger,
the .State Board of Agriculture, addressed
the Green’s Farms Farmers Club, and at its:
close {received a vote of thanks.

An important meeting of the Chess Club
of will be held during the latter part of the
week. Members can learn as to the place of
meeting :by reference to Messrs. D. H. R.
Treadjwcll or E. M. Lees.

The choirs of both Episcopal churches arc
preparing musical programmes for Easter.

Considerable brain fem-e is being exerted
here, in the vain hope of solving the new“,
fifteen block puzzle.

The firm of Bradley 1% Wheeler have es--
tablished a new industry here—the manu-
facture of sweat linings for hats. What
next ?

The bank folks have wisely decided to
repair their demolised safe, and continue to
use it for the present. In this the directory
are safe, for in all probability an attempt to
rdb their bank will not be made again f0r a

the ‘barriers they offer are new or 21d. It
seems though that if burglar alarms connect-
ing the bank with the house of the president,
cashier and one or two citizens residing near
were introduced, it would be a first rate
thing.
Rev. C. M. Selleck, preached Friday even-
ing at Christ church. _
The people here are hoping for fine weather
Monday, March Ist, as it will enablejthe'm to
take advantage of the opportunity to go
cheaply to New York by Steamer Adelphi.
Should the coming month prove to be any-
thing like the present, General Agent Mr.
Fred. Perkins, will be favored with patro-
nage worthy the' commendable enterprise
showed byhim in this matter.

Almost perfect freedom from tramps is
a condition enjoyed by Westport now.
Representative Hurlbutt, living as he does
in the locality usually most infested by this
species of humanity will be likely, should
anything come up in the legislature looking
to a repeal or modification of the present
first rate law, to give a view of the results
which the law has brought about, in such a
way as to aid materially in maintaining the
same.

afternoon. The ladies have a number of
pleasant works in hand.

Westport singers are talking about bring-
ing out the cantata of Esther. This musical
work is considered next to Pinafore in point
of desirability. ’

It is related of certain boys connected
with a certain select (‘1’) school here, that
they recently got into the cellar of the prin-
cipal and guzzled all his wine. The, loss
was discovered when the principal had occa-
sion to entertain a friend. .

When the proposed Parallel Railroad is
built the people of Norwalk and Westport
will be able to _ see each other oftener than
they do now. At present it is quite'a drive
as well as a walk between the two places,
and too much time is occupied going and
coming. ' PAUL. _

 

NEW CANAAN.

Mr. Charles H. St. John, a well known
and respected citizen died- last week Mon-
day after a very brief illness, aged about 58
years. He was a lawyer by profession, and
was once settled in Norwalk for a brief
peribd, after quite a long residence in Cali—
fornia. He was a brother of Selleck Y. St.
John, Esq. ' The funeral was attended from,
the Methodist church Wednesday aftern00n.

Augustus Darin, who was connected with
'the bank, died last Thursday. The Messen-
ger says that he was one of the most re-
spected and honored citizens of the town.

William Fitzpatrick, while chopping wood
lost a thumb. .

Mr. . Arnold will remove his family to
Norwalk next April, having rented a house
on North Union Avenue. '

Friendship Division paid a visit to. the
Wilton Division, S. of T., last Tuesday
evening.

 

DAN BURY.

The Japanese Tea Party, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, .“has never been exceed-
ed in novelty, interest, attractiveness and
enjoyment,” says the Republican.

Geo. Schoven will build a large double
house, corner of Hoyt and Henry streets.
E. A. Houseman wrll build two double tene-
ments on Deer Hill Ave. Geo. Brush will
erect a houseon Franklin street. .

00. G held their annual ball on the night
of the 23d. -

The Catholic parsonage is now connected
with the church by a covered passway, and
heated bythe church steam heaters.

Twelve members of Pahquioque Council,
0. U. A. M. visited Lincoln Council, South
Norwalk, lasI; week Monday evening.

Alocal tailor is making thirty—one uni-
forms for.the Shield Guards. »

STAMFO RD.

W. M. Hubbard and sister have gone to
Florida.

Vital statistics for-1879 ; Births 217;
Marriages 65; Deaths 154. ‘

A Weed’fiiew building will be run as a
boarding house by F. Berg.

Stamford sages are studying up the five cent
ane to discover which side is “head.”

no has arrived for the new telephone

 

. line. '
The conference and fellowship meeting at

Another attempt to connect Stamford and
Danbury by telephone has been made, and
proved a perfect success. The distance, as
the wire runs, was about 40 miles. -

The Ferguson library is now an assured
fact, the necessary funds having all been
subscribed. There were four subscriptions
of $2,700 each, four of . $1,000 each, nine of
$500 each and thirteen of $100 each. The
Ferguson gift was $10,000, and his entire
fund is $36,675. - - .

A sudden death occurred of a very strmge
nature. Mr. J. Ostrander,an employee of the
Yale Lock factory,took a shock of electricity
from a battery operated by ,a traveling ped—
dler, and on his way home, soon after fell
down. He was taken to the lock up as a
“drunk" and then, as soon as known,
taken home in a back, where he died two
days after, remaining unconscious all the
time. The doctors say apoplexy superinduc—
cd by the electric shock.

An interesting case is to be tried before
J ustrce Gaylor-John Donohue cs.St.Patrick’s

HIA. B. S. Thissuit is brought to recover a
balance of benefits claimed by Donohue to be
due him from the society in consequence of
his recent illness.

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An Old Swindle in a New Guise.

tention to following: “An ingenious method
of swindling unsuspicious farmers on pre—
tence of collecting statistics for the census is

thus described :' A gentlemanly looking fel-
low drives up with blanks for. statistics of
the farm—bushels of wheat, number of cat-
tlc, acres under cultivation, etc. Between
the table and the foot of the page, where the
farmer signs his name attesting the statement,
is a blank space whose existence is accounted
for as affording room for miscellaneous
information. In a month or so a farmer re—
ceives notice from a neighboring bank that
his note for $150 is due. He knows nothing
of the note, but investigation shows that the
‘census taker' has filled n the blank with a
promise to pay, which, icing in the hands of
an innnocent holder, must be paid by the
unlucky dupe." -
-——,-—«.>—-‘—————
Bessie Turner, the famous witness, has
iven up the stage and trying to be an? ac-
ress. and has married.

 

 

long time,and it therefore matters not whether ,

The Ladies’ Aid (Society of Christ church,
‘will meet again at the parsonage Thursday

.The Waterbury American rightly calls at—.

 

Dam GAZETTE : .

Ihave before me a book entitled a geo-
graphy for new beginners, published by J.
W. Randolph, Ri‘chmond,Va., in 1864, from
whichI extract the following, and if you
think it will amuse your readers you can
publish it for their benefit under the head of
historical. ‘

“In the year 1862 the Government of the
Confederate States was duly established at
Richmond, Va , under a constiution which
hadbeen adoped by the several states with
the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as its
first President for a term‘ of 'six years, and
Alexander H. Stevens as Vice President.
Every effort that human ingenuity could
contrive, and immense resources of money
and vast armaments on sea and land could
accomplish was made by the Northern gov—
ernment to capture the capital and other
important places, and break up the political
organization of the Confederacy. But by
the constant, evident and acknowledged aid
of the God of Battles and King of Nations,
these efforts have all failed ; and, at vast ex-
pense of suffering and blood. the people of
the Southern States have fought their own
way to political independence and the respect
and amity of the great nations of the
world. May that God who has graciously
bcssed their efforts keep them in His most
holy faith and fear, and long secure to them
the blessings of peace and prosperity.”

Then follows these significant questions:

"When was the government of the Con-
federate Government established under its
present constitution? How? Where-i Did
the North try to break it up? How? Has
one State a right to subjugate another? Did
they succeed ? 0 aided the South? Who
is king of Nations? Can a Nation fall without
His word? What will happen if we forget
Him i)"

This book was compiled and editedby Rev-
K. J. Stewart as a general school book for

the Southern Confederacy, and no doubt in

the settled faith that the rebels would
succeed, even at as late a date as 1864, but
in the light of the history of 1805 the above
seems quite ludicrous. S. M. MAIN. "

 

The Tribune, of Saturday, week, contains
the following in regard to the bequests of the
late Col. Henry E. Robinson, of Yonkers
who recently died at the residence of Col. E.
D. Brockway, in this place :— ' ‘

Henry E. Robinson’s Bequests.

The will of Henry E. Robinson, who died
in Yonkers in December. 1879, has been
admitted to probate in the Surrogate’s Court.
He was formerly State Senator of California
and was well known on the Pacific Coast,
both for the record of his public life and
also for the great business enterprise in
which he'was engaged. The will bears date
at New York, November 10, 1879. 'Roswell
A. Roberts and Augustus T. Post, of this
city, and Samuel G. Murphy, of San Fran-
cisco, are appointed executors. Nearly
$350,000 is given to them in trust to be
distributed in a large number of bequests.

These gifts, to follow their order in the will *

are: $100,000 and a musical clock“to my
sister, Mrs. Caroline M. Roberts;” the income
from $100,000 during life to a niece, Isa-
bella; K. Brownson, and the reversion to her
children at her death; also to Mrs. Brown-
son all the household furniture and works of
art of the decedent; the sum of $50.000,
to a brother-in—law, Roswell A. Roberts;
$40,000 in trust to the City of San Francisco,
“to be paid out from time to time to the
destitute women and children of the City
of San Francisco, Cal, in such a manner as.
the Mayor and Common Council may deem
most proper and beneficial ;” to the New
York Institution for the Blind, $6,000; to
the American’ Female Guardian Society and
Home for the Friendless, of this city,
$6,000; to a cousin in Brooklyn, Mrs. Sarah
Downér,’ $6,000; to Mary E. Gifford, of
South Boston, $2,000; to Miss Helen M.
Thompson, of San Francisco, $2,000; to
Margaret Smith of Norwich, Conn,, $2,000 ;
to Miss J ennie MacMathe, of Lyons, N. Y.,
$2,000; to Miss Ethel Murphy, of San
Francisco, $5,000; to Miss Mary A. Post,
$5,000; Lieut. W. H. Brownson, U. S. N.,
$10,000; to Mrs. E. D. Brockway of Nor-
walk, LConn., 92,000. All the rest of the
real estate, which is reported to be large, is
given in equal shares to Roswell A. Roberts,
Caroline M. Roberts and Isabella A. Brown-
son. Each of the executors receives $3,000
for his services. The will has been admitted
to probate without objection.
m

“Rs-Anmsmu'r. or THE Woman's
BOARD.”—-“We hope to see the time when
missionary societies of earnest Christian
women, in our churches, shall recognize the
fact that the field which is_ the world, in-
cludes our own country, and especially the
destitute portions of it."—Rellgious Herald,
Feb. 5th. '

It may gratify the editor to have confir—
mation of his “hope” in the history and
aims of one of these “societies of earnest
Christian women.” In the first Congrega—
tional church of Norwalk is such a society,
whose title is Ladies’ Benevolent Associa-
tion for Home and foreign Work, as Auxil-
iary of the Women’s Board, through the
New Haven Branch. Their sixth annual

'report for 1873 records the working of their

“first year, under the Weekly Pledge Sys—
tem.” Their receipts were $1,691, of which
$375 were raised by the Young Ladies Mis-
sion Band. Of the whole, $614 were raised
through the envelopes alone. The whole,
excepting a small balance and expenses, was
disbursed for Foreign Missions, Home Mis~
sions (cash and two boxes) Parsonage,8unday
School, (debt and festival) Home Department
and Clothing for Destitute Children and
Freedmen. .
The next report (1874,) showed .receipts
from both sources (as before) realized from
envelopes and in various other ways amount-
ingto $1773.40, and disbursed through much
the same appropriations. The total receipts
for receipts for 1875 Were $3,065, from the
same organizations, with the addition of
“Young Folks‘ Mission Circle” and the
“Sunbeam Mission Circle” (childrens’) and
special efforts for a church debt; and ap-
propriated in the same general lines of char-
ity. The same statement, substantially, will
answer for 1876, though the receipts for
various reasons; were reduced to $1227.92—
also for 1877, when the income was $1221.52.
The report of 1878 is not at hand, That for
1879. gives receipts $1144 36, in part. A
circular recently addressed to ' thc‘ ladies
of the congregation sets forth the objects of
this Association thus: “This work appeals
to the hearts of our Christian ladies—lfor, it
is designed to meet the needs of our own
mission children, and special cases requiring
'quiet aid: it sends aid to the Home Mission—
ary families toiling on our frontiers: it helps
the colored people (in our. own mission
church and elsewhere) and it gives us a share,
in the wonderful work in heathen countries
where women, .our sisters, are calling to us
for the “Bread of Life." May these facts be
helpful to ladies elsewhere. B.

 

 

STRIKE.—The commission appointed by
the Massachusetts Legislature to investigate
strikesinthat state, have made their report
from which the following statistics are
gathered:——

The'report presents 159 diffgrent .Massa—
chusetts strikes. Of these 59 were in cotton
or woolen mills and 34 in the shoe trade.
Thirty—two. of these strikes were among
native employees,the other 127,either foreign
or unknown. . In their result 109 failed, 16
were compromised, 6 partly succeeded and 18
entirely succeeded. It is not a promising
record for striking. There is a serious defect
in the report in giving us‘ the causes of
striking very incompletely. For instance,
“because better wages" is given as the cause
of 118 strikes. Now evidently that covers
the two very different strikes, those against
a cutdown and for a rise. It is a theory of
political economy that no strike against a rel-
duction ever succeeded. As for increase of
pay, the voluntary advances already bein‘
made, and those that spring will see, are evE
deuce in confirmation of what is equally
true—that the strike is the most costly, igno-
rant, and hardest way to secure more pay.
And on this subject we may'add, too, that so
long as factories owning tenements, keep
down the rents on the panic levelthat in itse f
is to a certain extent an increase of pay.
This report unhesitatingly condemns strikes.

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The Doctors Yielding.

Ever since Prof. Green wrote to the Hedi-
cal Record advising physicians everywhere to
use_ the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure in
their practice, it has been gaining in favor
With the profession. They can find nothin 1'
which is a substitute for it. B. Caulkins, If.
D., of .Roghester, N. Y., says he would now
prescribe it to all who are afflicted. with seri-
ous kidney and liver diseases. 2t 8.

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r

The Theater Royal Dublin, Ireland, was
burned on the 9th inst. ; loss, $200,000. Six
men perished in the flames. '

Senator West, of Louisiana,says the Louis.
sup delegation to the republican national
convention will probably go there in favor
of Sherman.

 

 

still had $8 left of the stolen money.

 

A Reminiscence of Governor
Buckingham. -

A number of gentlemen from various
parts of the state met at Norwich duringa
critical period of the war to consult with
Governor Buckingham on matters of su-
premcimportancc. During the interview,
the colored attendant ushered into the room
an old and feeble woman dressed in simple
mourning. Excusing himself to the com—
pany the gov ernor went to her,cscorted her
to a seat near his own, and in kindly ac—
cents asked, “what is your wish, madam ?”
Her stqry was soon told. An old woman,
a fakmer’s widow, her only son had gone as
a private in the Fourteenth Connecticut.
Within a few 'days he had died from wounds
received in a recent action. No one was
left now but herself and her grandson, his
boy, a little chap three years old. She drew
out a roll of bills iroma much worn pocket-
book and asked the governor to take from it
the value of her son’s rifle and give her an
order for it on his captain. “John didn’t
have much to leave his boy besides a good
name and a patriotic example,” said the old
lady, “but I want to get that rifle so that
the boy can be reminded often of his father
while he is growing up.” The Governor was
deeply affected. He refused thclmoney,
told her she should have her son’s rifie even

if he had to go in person to the regiment to

get it. After taking the necessary directions
from her, he gave hér his arm 'as she rose to
go, escorted her to the door, assisted her off
the steps, and then with a courtly bow bade
her good by and returned to his (Mice.

“Gentlemen,” said he, “what are our labors
and sacrifices compared to hers? The daily
evidence I receive of the heroism of our Con-
necticut women inspires me with confidence
as nothing else could do.” The act and the
sentiment were alike characteristic of William
A. Buckingham,the great and good war gov-

»ernor of Connecticut.

 

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THE Opp MILL-PONi).-——W ho is there who
has not in some recess of the memory a dear
old haunt like this, some such sleeping pond
radiant with reflections of the scenes of early
life? Thither in those winter days we came
our numbers swollen from right and- left
with eager volunteers for the game, till at
last almost a hundred strong we rally on the
smooth black ice. The opposing leaders
choose their sides, and with loud hurrahs
we penetrate the thickets at the water’s edge
each to cut his special choice of stick—that
festival cudgel, with curved and club-shaped
end, known to the boy as a “shinny-stick"
but to the calm recollection of after life
principally as an instrument of torture, in-
discriminately promiscusus in its playful
moments.

How clearly and distinctly I recall those
toughening, rollicking sports on the old mill-
pondl I see the two opposing forces on the'
field of ice, the wooden ball placed ready
for the fray. The starter lifts his stick. I
hear a whizzing sweep. Then comes that
liquid, twittering ditty of the hard wood
ball skimming over the ice, that quick suc-
cession of bird-like notes, first distant and
clear, ,now fainter still, until at last it melts
into a whispered quivering whistle, and dies
away ’midst the scraping sound of the close
pursuing skates. With a sharp crack Isee
the ball returned singing over the polished
surface, and met halfway by the advance
guard of the leading side. Now comes the
tug of war. Strange fun! What a specta-
cle! The would~be-striker, with stick up—
lifted, jammed in the centre of a boisterous
throng; the ‘ hill-sides echo with ringing
shouts, and an anxious circle, with ready
sticks, forms about the swaying, gesticula-
ting mob. Meanwhile the ball is beating
beneath their feet, their skates are clashing
steel‘on steel. I hear the shuffling kicks,
the pattling strokes of clubs, the husky
mutterings of passion half expressed; I hear
the panting breath and the impetuous whis-
perings between the teeth, as they push and
wrestle and jump. A lucky hit now sends
the ball a few feet from the fray. A ready
yotuh improves the chance; but as he lifts his
stick a youngstcr’s nose gets in the way and
spoils his stroke; he slips upon the ball;
another and another plunge headlong over
him. The crowd surround the prostrate
pile and punch among them for the ball.
When found, the same riotous scenes ensues ;
another falls, and all are trampled under
foot by the enthusiastic crowd. Ye.godsl
will any one come out alive? ' I hear the old
familiar sounds vibrating on the air; whack!
whack! “Ouch !" “Get out of the way,
then!" “Now I‘ve'got it!” “Shinny on yer
own side!” and now a heavy thudl which
means a sudden damper on some one’s wild
enthuiasm. And so it goes until‘the game
is won. The mob disperses, and the riotous ,
spectacle gives place to uproarious jollity.—-
Harper’s Magazine.

——+~O~+—-——-
Dime-Novel Tramps.

A few days since a New York policeman
met three small boys tramping along one of
the East Side avenues between 3 and 4 o’clock
in the morning, and, on questioning them,
found they had started out for Leadville. He
accordingly took them into custody. Four
loaded revolvers were found in their pockets
with a plentiful supply of dime novels. The
boys gave their ages as nine, thirteen and
twelve years, and told Superintendent Wall—
in g that their homes.were in Worcester, Mass.
A desire to see the world and seek adventure
impelled them to organize the expedition.
The youngest, who is the smartest, stole $10
or $12 from an apothecary’s shop, where he
was an 'errand boy. Making their way to
Boson, the lads started for New York on a
Sound boat last Monday. When arrested they
The
superintendent put himself in communication

 

with the Worcester authorities and the boys ~

will be sent homer—JV. Y. ,Paper.
' —————+<Ov-+————-
Massachusetts factories report full busi—
ness. a '

Henry W. Longfellow will be 71 on the
27th inst.

Advice to persons thinking of divorce-
Never dis—pair. ‘

“His profession! What is his profession?”
“Madam, he pedals music.” '

It is not right, but the man with the least
mind has the greatest trouble in making it
up.

Postmaster Ezra Sprague of Birmingham,
is a confessed embezzler to the extent of

$6,350.

Milford residents are circulating a petition
for the Consolidated road to erect a new de—
pot at that station. .

Boston baked beans in cans and'cheesc are
now issued as part of the army rations to
troops in the field.

There is something saddening about a pair
of scissors—alas! they only meet to sever.—'
Cleveland Voice.

Edison says the newspapers make light of '
his latest invention more successfully than

,he can do it himself.

' Dan Rice, the circus man does not—succeed
as a temperance lecturer. Rice and water is'
not very palatable—Boston Commercial.Bul-
lelln.

The salaries of the teachers in the Maine
Normal Schools have been reduced. The
salaries of the Portsmouth, N. 11., public
school teachers have also been reduced.

Teachers ought not to read without profit

this sentence: “It is not. in the disposition
of 'the average boy or girl to fight per—

sistently,against kindness and moral force,”

The New York Times in referring to
Civil Service reform as at present developed
in the Administration, exclaims: “Oh,.for
a' forty—person power to chant thy praise,
hyprocrisy.”_

“Blind Tom” is living in Georgia Local
papers report that he has a repertory of
7,000 pieces, and that “he plays night and
day like a madman.” The latter statement
is not news. .

The Rev. W. H. Green, 'who was sen-
tenced for life for murdering his wife in
Litchfield'County in 1869, is said to be dan-
gerously ill in the State prison. -

Charles K. Averill, of Bridgeport,,a clerk
for the Treasurer of the Hosatonic railroad
company, was injured in the right eye on
Monday by the explosion of a rifle cartridge
which he was operating on, supposing the
cap to have been exploded. He will lose the
sight of the eye. ‘ '

The baggage-master of the ’Central Pacific
railroad,states that he recently saw a Chinese
cigar manufacturer pasting lables on his boxes
on which was printed, “The Chinese Must
Go.” Asking the Chinaman what he did that
for, the ywas, “Sand-lot man he read

AMPIITATIIIII . or rm: mi

Within Three Inches of the 'lIlp Joint.
Operations performed by 1):. Kennedy,
of Rondout,'l\l. Y., Proprietor of
“ Favorite Remedy."

.—

Mr. Abram Elsworth, a. wealthy merchant

of Port Ewen, Ulster 00., N. Y., had sufiered .

fur morc than twenty-five years with a. disease
involving nearly the whole of the thigh bone,
and the suffering man was given up by all
the physicians who had attended him, who
said there was no help, he must die” Finally
Dr. Kennedy, proprietor of “Favorite Berne-
dy,’l was consulted, who decided that ampu-
tation would save the patient. Dr. Kennedy
performed tho operation, null. then gave “Fa-
vorite Remedy ” to purify the blood, and thus
prevent the return of the disease,-—and Mr.

Elsworth remains to this day, in the bloom of

health.

Are you suffering from any disorder of the
Blood, Kidneys, Liver, or Constipation of the
Bowcls? Tlun use Dr. Kennedy’s “ Favorite
Remedy.” ‘ .

For all the ills peculiar to Females, old or
oung, Dr. Kennedy’s “ Favorite Remedy"
as, and will prove, a perfect blessing.

Your drug-gist has it; if not, send price of

a bottle (one dollar) to the Proprietor, Dr.
David Kennedy, Rondout, NY. (4)

ll _ ull‘uuuuu

H AVE

Always on llaml

—A—

 

Complete Assertmcnt

HATS-$5; airs

IN ALL THE

LEADING STYLES,

AND A LINE or

uuuuu uuuursuruu uuuus

TIIAT'

DEFY COMPETITION

IN

Quantity, Quality or Price,

AND

Don’t Forget It.

 

81, Main Street.

 

NEEDHAM’S MUSICAL

CABINET,

Is thc_Grcatest Musical Wonder of the Age. Call
and examine it. For sale at

J. Spencer’s
Jewelry. Store,
3 Main St., Norwalk, Conn.

 

—1880———-
Demmon 8‘ N ewcomb ,

53 Main St., Keep the Choicest and Best

Groceries, Vegetables, fruits,

FRESH Fisn, ors'rmu, cnams,

&c., at the very Lowest Market Rates. Goods dc
iivcred in any part of the town. 1y]

'" "St-ovrtt'ls' _
llllll % lillll Still.

a peerless remedy for Scrofuia,
Swellings, Cancer, E _si elss out,
Chronic Sores, Srfi Tumors,
Carbuncles, Salt R cum, Malaria,
Bilioiis Complaints, and all diseases
indicatin an Im are Condition of
the B100 . This rand Remedy is a
compound of vegetable extracts the
chic or which are SABSAPARILLA
and STILLINGIA. The cures effected
thCOVILL’S BLOOD AND I.

S UP are absolute, and their
record is undisflgured by failure.
For sale by all. Druggists. -

MOTT’S

LIVER PILLS.

The hall Ethnic. Vegetable insulator.

They rectify 18on of the Liver.
They-give tone to the Stomach.

They prevent grip/ing of the Bowen.
They remove bile from the Blood.
They purify and invigorate the Body.
They cure alluumucomplamu.

 

 

 

 

instant! de~tro WORMS and is recommended by
physicinyns is rifesbcscwoam MEDICINE. '

BlKlR’S Pill PANACEA

for .M'flJV and. BEflST.

, For External and. Internal Use. , .
The Greatest Pain Reliever of the Age.

Wm

nouns corms, covdns, ETC.
Can be used as a. Plaster.

[3" FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
JOHN F. HENRY, 'CURRAN (I: 00.,

SOLE PROI‘RIETORS, , .
24 College Place, _ New York.

 

 

 

A FULL LINE OF
Shipping Tags,
Merchandize Tags,

- {Arm}—

DEAD tumultuous,

IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, AT

GaZette Office.

 

re 1 .
that, buy the box, smoke my organ”.

II

- ' . Stuarts.

fir. FITOH’S

\

 

’ Famlluaul Day School

For 230375.!

HE WINTER TERM will com-
mence Dec. 8th. . Pupils received at any
age over six. Young Ladies are also admitted to
the Da Department,both in the Primary and Ad-
vance Course. Sessions arranged to accommo-
date pupils wishing to commute on the cars.
Penmanship and Bookkeeping, a specialty,
taught by teachers of large experience. Evening
Classes will be formed if desired. Young Ladies
and Gentlemen fitted for College.
Relerencc: any former patron. Call or scndfor
circular. Appi cations may be made to
30 Du. J. C. FITCH, Principal,
3m

Norwalk. Conn.
NORWALK LATIN SCHOOL

A Classical and English School
for Boys.

SECOND QUARTER..N9V. 1 7th .1 879.

It will give a thorough EnglishEducationnnil
preparation for College, Scientific School or Bust-
ness.‘ German will be made a special feature.
Circulars may be obtained at Andrew Scllcck’s, at
the Drug Stores of Norwalk and South Norwalk,
or by addressing ALEXANDER JOHNSTON,
A. M., Box 470, Norwalk, Conn.

GO ”130

W. H. SWORDS’

For Your Custom Made

Dress Suits

—AND—
Business Suits.

PROWITT’S
COMPOUND

uluuuuuu Luuuu,

Is an elegant preparation for

Chapped Hands.
25 Cts. per Bottle.

 

 

 

 

 

IF YOU WANT A

GENUINE

DIAMOND RING,

BUY, AND CONTINUE TO USE

“Stellarenc”

For all House Cleaning

Purposes.

Sold only by

’ .

E. K. LOGKWOOD.

 

Decorating
Pictures

A new 10!: just received at

I’rowitt’s Drug Store.

 

 

n‘Ving made arrangements with

lieu. H. Sunni, Est,

who is thoroughly experienced in retailing

BOOTS Du SHOES,

also in

Culling and Making Bulls
and Shoes to Measure,

We would announce to our patrons and resi-
dents in Norwalk and Vicmity—to ALL—that
we intend to keep a complete assortment o

FEET CLOIHIN G,

which for

STYLE,
FIT,
PRICE,

in everything in our Branch we do not in-
tend to be excelled. Particular attention
paid to

Repairing and Measured Work}
Hand and Machine Made. '

We do not intend to blow our own trum'
pet, but to prove all things and hold fast that
which is good.

Thanking our patrons for past favors we
intend'to merit a continuance of the same,
by strict attention to their wants and inter-
ests. We respectfully invite all to call and
see us before purchasing elsewhere.

' rut.

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSING OUT SALE

Aoy‘;

Frail Lusliu’s Lalluu’ Journal
Paper Patterns!

A full stock of their last issue _for sale at a re-
duction of 25 per cent. Now is the time to se—
.cure what you will need for Spring and Summer

use of that desirable line of aper Paltems, at
much less mice than heretofore.

E. K. Lockwood.

 

‘GHAS. S. PRDWIT'I,

(Graduate in Pharmacy, )

DRUGG—IST,
Uuuuuu Main and Wall 813.,
Norwalk, Conn.

 

Night Bell at Main St. Door.

 

Immense. Success.
Dr. 8. W. FIEK.

01‘ Norwich, Conn... the Celebrated
CLAIRVOYANT PHYSICIAN, -

AND ,
MAGNETIC HEALER of' 29 YEARS PRACTICE,
Also, BUSINESS and TES‘I‘ MEDIUM.

Will visitSouth Norwall:,Conn., regularly every
month,at the City Hotel, where he can be consult-
crl Monday evening, Feb..‘.".ird, Tuesday and,ch-
nesday, Feb. 21th and 25th. Office hours from 9
a. m. to 9 p. in.

Dr. Fiske has had a very large experience and
is acknowledged to be one or the best examining
Physicians of the age. 11c makes thorough Clair-
voyant examinations of the sick. Describes the
most secret diseases at. sight, without being told
of their complaints, and prepares medicines for
the speedy cure of all chronic diseases of what-
ever name or nature. The lollcwrng are a few of
1t'hfi many diseases which the Dr. treats success-

ri y :

Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and all diseases of
the Lungs, Liver Complaint, Jaundice,Dyspepsia,
Kidney Diseases, Dropsy. Gravel, Heart Diseases.
Caturrh, Deafness, Neural gin,l’iles,Rhciiius.tism,
Paralysis, Fever Sores, Scrolula, and all humors
oi the Blood, indiscretions 01 youth, Seminal
Weakness, private diseases. and all diseases
arrsingirom an impure state of the blood; all
complaints peculiar to females, and general de-
bility are permanently cured in a very short time
The Doctor prepares his medicines himself lfom
the best of sclectedroots, herbs and barks. and
no porsonous medicines arcgrven. ltis long ex-
perience, combined with his wonderful powers
of magnetism. has enabled him to become one of
the most successful and popular Physicians of
the country for the permanent cure of every kind
and form of all chronic diseases. His medicines
cleanse the system and leave the patient in a
healthy condition.

The Dr. is also possessed with strong magnetic
healing powers for the quick rcmqval of all dis-
eases. He has gained a largepractice and is well
known in Connecticut. having successfully prac-
treedinall the cities and most of the principal
towns In the State. The Doctor has been in

active practice for over a quarter of a century.
treating thousands 01‘ cases with rcmarkablesuc-
ccss. Medicines prepared express] y for each and
every case, and furnished very reasonable.

'llie Doctor does not charge exorbitant prices.
Every one'takiiig his medicines is perfectly satis-
fied. Medicines will be furnished from two dol-
lars upwards, also sent to all parts of the country
by eXpress. when desired.

The. Doctor also has the power to read your
past, present and future destiny, and is widely
known to be one of the most wonderful Secrs of
the present age for his truthfulness in reading
the principal and most important events in one’s
life. He gi’ves full particulars of-nbscut friends,
and also lvcs advice in Marriage, Losses. Law-
suits and ivorces. healso has great success in se-
lectinglucky'numbers, and thoroughly explains
business affairs of every description, greatly to
their benefit and satisfaction. Sittings for- business

. affairs or examination of the sick, 81. Communi-

cations by ictter upon business or health must

contain two dollars, age. sex, a lock of hair and

stamp. Address Box 1.253, Norwich, Conn. For

further particulars send a stamp and et a circu-

lar. The Doctor can be consulted at t e Sterlin

House, Bridgeport, Feb. 215i, andgpfind the 23r
'5' . ‘1 l.‘

WANTESi '

GOOD MEN

To take county and state agencies throughout the
United States, (no charge for territory.) for the

Must Facial and Fastest Selling
ARTICLE EVER 8010 l

ENTIRELY NEW.
STRICTLY LEGITIDIA'IE’,
PAYS RIG PROFITS.

Sells everywhere and gives the best of satisfac—
tion. A rarcphancc to makemoney. Don't miss
the opportunity, but call and investigate. It will
pay you. Also good energetic Canvassers wanted.
I‘his is no catch-penny affair. but- a paying busi-
ness. Call on or address G. W. CLASON, Nor-
walk Hotel, or P. 0. Box 450. 4m1

 

 

 

1

.

Don’t; feign;

35 and 37'Main St,

is the place to buy your

Groceries.

We do not allow any one to
Underscll us.

We do not give CHROMOS or any other
prize package device to attract trade. But
we do give each and every customer

Honest Weight

AND

Honest Goods.
Luulr at uuuPuiuesluuTuall Outlet:

'1" IE." A. .
OOLONG TEA,
30; 35, 40, 50, 60, and 800. per 1b.
JAPAN TEA,
30, 35, 40, 50, 60, and 80c. per 11).
IMPERIAL TEA,
30, 35, 40, 50, 60, and 800. per 1b.
YOUNG HYSON TEA, .
30, 35, 40. 50, 60, and 800. per 1b.

. ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA,

35, 40, 50, 60 and 80 cents per 1b.

GUNPOWDER TEA.
50, 60, 70, 80c., and $1.00 per lb.

E. C. HAZARD & UO’S

‘ Steam Cooked Pea andBean Meal

FOR SOUPS.

_GlLI.IES’ MILD—PAIL uuuuuu.

25 CENTS PER PAIL.

Gillics’ CmThea Coffee,

Java. Quality,
- 25 CENTS PER POUND.

Roasted Oofifce.

I AVA COFFEE 30,32, 35c. per lb.
MARACAIBO “ 22, 250. per lb.

 

RIO 20 cents per 1b.

AND MOCHA COFFEE
MIXED 35c. per lb. _
FRENCH COFFEE 15c. 'per 1b.

BAKING POWDER, II 0 R S—
FORD’S BREAD PREPAR-
TION, ROYAL BAKING
POWDER, GANTZ
SEA FOAM.

JAVA

EDD ll .

For Sale.

rl‘llItEE Spring Wagonsall in good order.
_ Enquire oi' _
(l. Ii. COOLIDGE, :15 and 37 Main St.

 

GIEAY’SSI’ECIFIC DIEDiCl‘N E.

I’RADE MARK The Great Ell-TRADE MARK
glisthmerLr/wrll .
. promptly ll. ii iI
‘ radically c ii r c
any a n d every
case of Nervous
chility ltWeuk-
iiess.resultol1n-
, . discrctfon.exccss g:
s “E - or overwork oi ‘* __
t h 0 brain. :1 ml
BEFORE TAK Haven‘t)“ svelte!" ;AF‘I’£R
is perfectly armless. acts like magic. amt. ins
been extensively used for over thirty years With
great success. Full particular 5 in our pamphlet.
which we desire to send free by amino everyone.
The Specific Medicine is sold ,by all _druggrsts at
51 per package, or six packages for $0, or Will be
sent free by mail on receipt of the money by ad-
dressin THE GRAY MEDICINE 00.,
No. 10 echanics’BIock Detrort, Mich Sold in
Norwalk by i. A. MEEK‘Eri a 00.,‘30.Wall St. 4

 
 

 

 

 

PRINTING

OFALL KINDS;
B O O K ,

CARD,

JOB,

lu he at More lulurs,

_{ AT 3..—
Low Rates,

Neatly and Promptly

——< AT >.——-

til l mu .

 

A FULL LINE OF
Shipping Tags, _ .

Merchandise Tags,

¥——{-AND }_

DEAD LUCK TAG FASTENERS,

LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES
!

———; AT }—.

GAZETTE curler.

 

4W:-
L_...,_
GREAT BRITAIN
AND
1 IRELAND, '
__‘_, ALSO' ,_
:E:U:R:O:P:E:A:N:

Passage Tickets,

—— {BY THE NOTED-—

Liueruuul all first Western Line,

——4 THE BEST and FINEST )—

Steamers Afloat,

—; CAN BE HAD AT THE l—

GAZETTE OFFICE.

 

i

DhDDDDPES

ALL SIZES 5nd COLORS,
NEATLY PR I NTEjD
—AT——

VERY LOW BATES,

' —-—AT:—_-_-—

GAZETTE OFFICE.

Mrs. J. B. Bette,

M :r: L I. I N E ’n ,
49 MAIN STREET,

AS always on hands full assert
H thing in her line, together with“mt 0‘ every

Butterick’s Paper Patterns.

She is also agent for the celebrated:

STATEN ISLAND DYE WORKS. .
lruuluuul lruulrurul!

Now is the time to buy your CROCKERY,
before it is advanced,Manufacturers have
already advanced prices. Beautiful'
Decorated Sets, very CHEAP at

.1 A. Q 'U' I ’s .
Toilet Sets,

Tea Sets,
. Dinner Sets,
Soup Tureens,
Glass Ware,
Tumblers,
Goblets, &c.
L A. M 1:9 S l

Never so cheap before Special bar '
. gains to
all CASII buyers. Also a fine assortment of

STOVES, RANGES, HEAT-
ERS and FURNACES.

\Vork done by Competent Workmen, in best
manner, cheap.

BOEING, GUTTERS, SMOKE
JACKS, &c.
Call at once for Bargains at

JAQ'UI’S,
4.8 WAlI. STREET. Norwalk. Conn.
' All the Latest Styles in

FALL AND WINTER
MILLINERY»

NOW READY AT
Mrs. Wilmot Fawcctt’s

2 and 3 James’- Block, Water
street.

 

 

 

PETER L. GUIG'UE,

FLORIST,

Union Arm, North of Norwalk Cemetery.
Dealer in

Plants as Cut Flowers
at all Seasons, Flowers for Funerals and Parties
tastefully arranged to.order at lowest prices.
All orders left at Prowrtt’s Drug Store will be
promptly attended to at short notice. 8mm

E. P. WEED,

Druggist.
38 Wall St., opp. Opera House,

 

Sells only Strictly Pure

Drugs, Medicines, Wines & liquors
and at reasonable prices.
Prescriptions carefully Componndod.

I have also a fine assortment of

Perfumery,

Consisting of LUBIN’S, WENCK’s. WRIGHT’S,
COUDRAY’S. COLGATE’S, RIMMEL’S and ‘
other Handkerchief Extracts. COLOGNE
and HAIR. 01L, FLORIDA and VIO-
LET WATER. CELLULOID. and
DIATITE GOODS. in cases
HAIR. BRUSHESDOMBS.
and TOOTH BRUSHES in
great variety POCKET KNIVES
and RAZORS. FRENCH and AMER-
_ [CAN TOILET SOAPS, and EXTRA CTS
in Fancy Boxes, TOILET BOTTLES, Silk
Covered. Plain and with name, and many other
' articles suitable for presents.

COME ND SEE.

 

 

SPECIAL
BARGAINS

JANUARY 1

IN.

Ill, L'l

llu

uluu suLuuuruuu EARLY

AT

E. K. Lockwood’s.
New Jersey Mlllaul Railway Cu.

It now appears probable thatan immediate sale
gags New Jeresy Midland Railway may be ef-
The early depositors of the first and seco r
mortga 8 bonds under the plan of the Reorgalii}
izatron ‘ommittce, returned the 1874 and 1875 cair-
pons and the funded interest bonds be deposited
belore the sale of the road. Holders will please
forward them at once to the Central Trust Com-
pany of New York with the numbers of the cer-
trticatos to which thcyhclong.

Certificates wrll heissucd therefor without ad-
ditional charge. First and second mortgage bonds
Wipe coupons and funded interest bonds
attached “11:11)? iifccived by the Central Trust

'ompany un i c mar 10. 1530 n i: '
per cent. par value. y ' o ‘ iymeut 0! l
. CHARLES PARSONS,
Chairman Purchasing Committee,
‘ 39 Pine st., 1’. 0. Box 70.

NEW 1 our: , February 3, 1880. 11116

W A 'I' G H I: S I '
A. 0. Benedict la 00.,

as _BOWERY. NEW' YO RK,

Fluu Walnuts, Diauuuis, J uuulru,

Sterling Silver and Plated liars.
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED.

Watches carefully Repaired by superior workmen

I

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Established 1818.

 

 

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I N0 CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE