Roswell: Gazette.
Tnesday,Feba-uary 14. 1882.
Editorial Letter.
Wasmncrotv, D. 0., Feb. 11, 1882.
Dan: Gazx'rrn :—
The attention of the Senate has been di-
vided this week between the discussion of
the tariff question and the wrangle over the
resolution of Senator Ingalls, which is in
short an endorsement of the passage of the
Bureau of Pensions Bill. The chief oppo-
nent of the latter is Senator Beck, of Ken-
tucky, who seems to be haunted by the fear
that, unless the bill is repealed, the country
will be thrown into bankruptcy in the course
of a few years. His opposition will not be
of much avail, however, as there are seve‘al
of the Democratic Senators who favor the
resolution, and it will undoubtedly pass. On
Friday Senator Frye made an able speech on
the tariff question and the major part of next
week will probably be ogcupied in the fur-
ther consideration of that subject.
It is a well known fact that. the demo—
cratic party is by no means deficient in the
exercise of “cheek,” but the country was
hardly prepared for such an exercise of that
commodity as has been done this week in the
introduction by Senator Harris, of Tennes-
see, of a resolution for the appointment of
a Mr. Brown, a democrat, as chief clerk of
the Senate. This, coming as it does while
the remembrance of the opposition by the
democrats to the will of the Republican ma-
jority and the deplorable results thereof is
still fresh in the minds of the people, is re-
garded generally as an unparalleled exhibi-
tion of efifrontery and impudence. The Be-
publicans were amazed, for although they
gave their opponents credit for a considera-
ble amount of boldness, the proposed ar-
rangement was more than they had dreamed
of. A caucus was held by them at which it
was determined to resist any motion that
might be offered to bring up Mr. Harris’s
resolution, the caucus being of the opinion
that it was inadvisable to disturb the present
arrangement in regard to the Senate officers ;
but it was also decided that in the event of
the resolution being brought before the Sen-
ate for action the Republieaas'wouid support
an amendment substituting for the position
the name of Charles W. Johnson, of Minue-
sota, who received the Republican caucus
nomination for the chief clerkship last year.
Senator Harris pressed his resolution, but it
was defeated by the negative vote of Senator
Brown, of Georgia, and the motion lost.
After this show of “brass” the country may
expect almost anything from the democratic
side.
CAPITOL No’l‘ss.
Commissioner Dudley was before the
House Committee on Pensions yesterday
morning and— gave his views as to a bill to
pension the soldiers of the Mexican and In-
dian wars.
The House Committee on Post-Ofiices and
Post-Roads at their meeting Tuesday in-
structed Representative Lacy to report to the
House, with a favorable recommendation,the
bill providing for the establishment of postal
saving banks. ‘
A sub-committee of the House Committee
on Ways and Means gave a hearing to Messrs.
Wheeler, of the New Haven (Conn) Steel
Wire Company, and Sherman, of Chicago, a
manufacturer of barbed-wire fences, in oppo,
sition to the McKinley Bill.
Congressman Aldrich has reported to the
Committee on Territories a bill for the ad-
mission of Washington Territory as a State.
There is a tremendous rush for tickets of
admission to the Garfield memorial exercises.
Each Senator, Representative and Delegate
is entitled to three tickets, and some of them
have had several dozen applications for them
already. The chairmen of the joint com-
mittee have the control of the tickets, which
are not yet printed. ' The arrangements are
intended to be so complete that only these
who can be accommodated with seats will be
admitted. and there will be no rush, no
crowd, no discomfort.
'rnn nxraxsrox or BANK CHARTERS.
The House Committee on Banking and
Currency have agreed upon a substitute for
what is known as the Morrill-CrapmHarden-
bergh Bill, extending the charters of 393 na-
tional banks, which have been organized un-
der the vario_us acts of Congress. The bill
was subsequently reported to the House by
Mr. Crapo with a majority report prepared
by himself, and which was also agreed to by
the committee with two dissenting votes.The
substitute provides that the consent in writ-
ing of not less than two thirds of the capital
stock of the association shall be required to
the amendment of the articles of the associa-
tion in applying for an extension under the
provisions of the act, and such consent shall
be certified by the president or cashier to the
comptroller of the currency, and it is made
mandatory upon the comptroller of the cur-
rency to grant or withhold his certificate of
approval as the examination—provided for
the act—may disclose that the affairs of the
association are in a satisfactory condition or
otherwise. Three new sections are added to
the substitute bill. Section five provides for
the disposition of stock by any shareholder
who may refuse to nearest to the extension.
Section six provides for the <:.runeli-.rtiou of
the old notes and the issue of new ones to
banks extending their charters. Section sevr: -
provides that lliliinflrzi bunks Wilicll d.) not
avail themselv. a 1:." lirL,‘ pl'uviailm of the acts
and whose Cill‘p'u‘dlc interest shall cxpu'e,
shall be required to comply-with the provis-
ions of the Revised Statutes in the same
manner as if the shareholders had voted to
go into liquidation.
Representative Buckner, who was granted
permission by the committee to make a minor-
ity report, reported as a substitute a bill'
which provides for the virtual liquidation of
the national banks, by the retiring of their
present circulation and the purchase by the
Government of their bonds held by the comp-
troller to secure their circulation and pay—
ment therefor in Treasury notes or coin. It
also prohibits any increase of their circulation
and the granting of any more national bank
charters, and repeals the tax on bank checks,
bank capital and bank deposits.
SENATOR rnxa.
Senator Frye, of Maine, made a mos-t
and impassioned speech in the Senate yester-
day, mplying to Coke, of Texas, in his on-
slaught upon a protective tariff. He said
there were but two powers in the whole civ-
ilized world in favor of free trade—one was
England and the other the democratic party
of this country. a most extraordinary co-
partnership. He proved that free trade
meant simply a reduction of American work-
mgmen‘s wages to the pauper prices of Eu-
rope. He astonished many of his hearers by
the statement that today, in civilized and‘
Christian England, women were to be found
carrying beds of mortar and bricks as tenders
'to brick layers upon buildings, and fltie
girls from six to fourteen were to be seen
carrying clay on their heads from the clay-
pits to the brick making yards, because their
labor could be procured for from two to six
pence per day 1 And yet, he said, nine out
of ten Irishmcn~—whose own country had
been wasted, starved and desolated by Eng-
land's free trade policy--whcn thcy came to
America. were cajoled and deceived into cast-
ing their first vote for the free trade demo-
cratic party. He would favor a reduction of
the tariff on many things and 3 raising it on
other things, and many things he wouldplacc
on the free lists, but he avcn‘cd his fervent.
belief that under the democratic policy of
free trade our national prosperity would soon
end and our great masses of laboring men
and women be reduced to the wretched piti—
able condition of European operatives.
A cox'oaa'r 1x Tun nears.
A pretty little incident occurred at the
Capitol on Monday. A small party from
Baltimore had been making a flying trip
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Downy
around the city, and during their wanderings.
had climbed to the apex of the dome. Then:
one of the ladies of the party began to
sing that sweet familiar song “Down upon
the Suwanee River.” As the cadences
1
of her thrilling contralto voice eehoedand
rcverberated through the vast structure,
those below were held spell bound and all
bustle ceased. Though the singer was elevat-
ed hundreds of feet above their heads, the
song rendered was cicarly audible and each
word as distinct as though delivered by their
sides. The echoes were marvelously perfect,
lingering long after thevlips of the singer had
closed, forming a beautiful refrain to the
song. The singer was heartily applauded
and numerous inquiries were made as to who
she was, but both herself and friends re—
fused to furnish her name.
A JOURNALISTIC TRAGEDY.
On Thursday evening at about 0 o'clock,
in the editorial rooms of the Nrrlr'oiml Ile-
publz'can there occurred one of the most do-
plorablc tragedies which have shaken the
journalistic world since the McFarland-
Richardson cmbrogiio some years since. Mr.
C. M. Barton, the news editor of the Repub-
lican had incurred the enmity Of A. M. Sc-
teldo, formerly managing editor of the Re—
publican, and a well-known New York
journalist, by publishing an item reflecting
considerably on the private life of Soteldo.
The matter ,was in the line of news and
would have been published by Soteldo him-
self had it happened in the experience of
another person. Mr. Barton was sitting in
his office busily engaged in preparing the
dispatches for the morning paper when Mr.
Soteldo, accompanied by his brother, A. C.
Soteldo, entered. Mr. S. handed Barton 9.
card desiring him to read the same. Barton
glancing at it told the gentleman [that it
should be presented to the editor in chief.
Soteldo than struck Barton a heavy blow in
the face, knocking him against the wall. As
he, Barton recovered himself be secured a
pistol from the drawer of his desk and at-
tempted to use it. In the meantime A. C.
Soteldo had opened fire indiscriminately;
Barton was struck in the chest and neck and
severely though not dangerously injured.
While A. M. Soteldo received one of his
brother‘s shots in the back of the neck break-
ing the spinal column and causing imme-
diate and total paralysis of hisbody.Thebrother
is inijail charged with assault with intent to
kill. The feeling among newspaper men and
the public generally isstrongiy against the
Soteldo’s. Mr. Barton was badly wounded
but is improving hourly and will soon be
able to resume his duties. His plucky re—
sistance to the murderous assault has
acquired for him a wide spread feeling of
sympathy, and he is the dailyrecipient of
hundreds of congratulatory messages and
visits.
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uav. on. raxrox.
The New York Avenue church of this
city, is to lose its popular pastor, be having
accepted the caliof the West Presbyterian
church 42d street, N. Y., of which Dr.
Hastings was pastor prior to his accpptance
of the Professorship in the New York Theo-
logical Semirfly. Thechurch here, know-
ing that Dr. Paxton had been tendered a
salary of $10,000 by the New York church,
called a meeting and raised his salary from
$5,000 to $6,500 which, with the parsonage,
is estimated to be worth $53,500 per anuum,
was deemed equivalent to the New York
bid. The church also voted to extend his
summer vacations to four months and donate-
him $51,000 annually to cover his expenses
during such vacation. To further show
their attachment to their pastor, int-he course
of a few moments discussion inwhich Sena-
tor Frye took all active and eloquent part,
an amonpt sufficient to cancel the entire
debt of the church, which‘ was known to
have been an annoyance and burden to th)
pastor, was subscribed. The New York
church, hearing of the liberality oi' the church
here immediately telegraphed Dr. Paxton
that his regular salary would be $12,000,
that $3,000 more would be aiven him to de-
fray expenses Of removal to New York, that
his vacation there could be of any length he
migh desire, and that if the matter of salary
should still cause him to hesitate, one mem-
ber of the church would personalb pay
$11,000:; year more. Under such pressure
Dr. Paxton would have been more than
human to have resisted this higher call.
Among others mentioned as his possible
successor is that of the _Rev. Dr. Anderson,
of Waterbury. .
'run new scum NOBWALK BANK."
Comptroller Knox has received the per.
fected certificate of the new City Bank of
South Norwalk. The following is the list of
directors elected: Talmadge Baker, Robert
H. Rowan, John H. Ferris, Edwin Adams,
Christian Swartz, John H. Knapp, Josiah R.
Marvin, Edwin H. Mathewson and Andrew
J. Crofut. The next step is for the new
bank to forward its bonds for $100,000, upon
receipt of which the Comptroller of the
Currency will order $90,000 (not $100000,
as our compositor has previously made us
say) in bills for the new bank’s circulation.
that being the amount determined upon.
SENATOR JOHN SHERMAN.
Senator Sherman’s ability as a financier is
recognized by men of all politics. As chair-
man, for some years, of the Senate finance
committee, and subsequently as Secretary of
the Treasury, he has had an experience in
the field of national finance which no other
man now living has enjoyed. His Opinions.
and suggestions with regard to financial
legislation are therefore entitled to much
weight, In his speech in the Senate last
Thursday he declared, in view of his experi-
ence as Secretary of the Trcasuryfl that.
numerous changes ought to be made iothc
tar'iil’,——re(iuctiousas Well as sirnplications.
He thought the annual surplus revenue of
he government ought to be cut down by
$00,000,000 through reduction of taxation.
He would abolish all internal taxation except
that on spirits, beer and tobacco, thus cutting
Off from $15,000,000 to 18,000,000, and
would take from $40,000,000 to $50,000,000
ofi from the customs. He believed in light-
ening the burden of taxation wherever and
whenever it could be safely done.
TILE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR 'rnarrrc.
Mr. Joyce, of Vermont, in the House yes-
terday moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill for the appointment of a commission
on the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic.
Mr. Bragg, of Wisconsin, demanded a sec-
ond. The motion was seconded by a vote of
72 to 60, and there being no desire expressed
on either side to discuss the ourstiorfilw
vote was taken upon the adoption of the
motion. The motion was,lost; yeas,.112;
pays, 98 ; not the necessary two-thirds in the
affirmative. This was a strict party vote,
except that Messrs. Betzhoover, Culberson
Jones, of Arkansas; Ladd. Simonton and
Vance, voted with the Republicans in the
affirmative, and Davis, of 1111 ois; Young
and Guenther, of Wisconsin, wilt the Demo-
crats in the negative.
AN ANTI-MORMON BILL rassan.
In the House yesterday Mr. Burrows, of
Michigan, moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill'defining the qualifications of
territorial delegates in the House of Repre-
sentatives. (It provides that no person who
is guilty of bigamy or polygamy. shall be
eligible to a'seat in Congress as a delegate
from any Territory.) The House was in a
very inattentive mood and when the Speaker
put the question there were very few re-
sponses. He however declared the motion
carried and the bill passed, and it was only
then that a burst of laughter apprised many
members of the measure which had been
adopted.
nu. riosnsos‘s :rraansnre BILL.
The bill introduced in the House by Mr.
Robeson for establishing a fastaoccnn steam-
ship mail scrviec between Great Britain and
the UnitedJStatcs, authorizes the Postmaster-
Gcnerai to Contract for and establish a weekly
mail steamship service between Fort Pond
bay near Montauk Point, on Long Island,
and Milford Haven, Wales, by means of
a line of first-class steamships, and provides
that the vessels shall be iron or steel screw
stcamships capable of making at least eigh-
teen miles per hour, and shall be wholly of
American construction.
. A NEW cunncu.
The difficulties in connection with the
building of the new Christian church on
Vermont avenue have all been surmounted
‘f.
and the erection of the edifice is now a fixed -
fact. ' Mr. R. G. Russell, the well-known
architect of New Haven, Conn., who drew
the plans for All Souls‘ church, and had the
supervision of its .erection, arrived here eWy
this week and consulted the building com-
mittee of the church. ~He was chosen as
architect and directed to at once prepare his
plans. He expects to have them in readiness
so that ground may be broken on the 1st of
April. The above is the church to which
the late President Garfield belonged. The
estimated cost of the proposed edifice is
$40,000.
CLOSING UP THE causes wonx.
Colonel Seaton, Superintendent of the
Census, thinks that it will be between eight
and'twcive months before the census work is
completed. The printed reports will be very
voluminous. There will be about 20,000
pages Of them, divided of course into
volumes. The proportion of discussion to
tabulated forms will be very much larger
than in any previous work of the character.
The population statistics will be published
first, being the greatest in demand.
A TAX ox Tun LEGAL saunas NOTE‘_
The House Committee on Banking and
Currency has authorized Representative
Marsh to report favorably to the House his
bill, which provides that the Treasury notes
of the United States, known as legal tender
notes, shall be liable to State taxation, on an
equality with gold and silver coin, during the
time they-continue to be redeemable in coin
in the Treasury, and no longer.
causes non run GARFIELD sra’run.
On motion of Mn'Harrison, Thursday, the
Senate bill for the delivery of~150 pieces of
condemned bronze cannon to the Society of
the Army of the Cumberland, for a Garfield
statue in Washington, was considered. The
committee amendment, substituting'a provi-
sion for the payment by the Secretary _of
War to the Society of $7,500 out of the
proceeds of condemned ordinance,was agreed
to, and the bill as amended passed. “
mannason on ma JEFFERSON nuanuvo.
The District Commissioners were waited
upon yesterday by representatives of the fire
insurance companies interested in the burning
of the Jefferson school building, who asked
that a committee of experts be appointed,
one by the insurance men,ope by the District
Commissioners, and the third to be chosen
by the other two, to make an examination
a an inventory as to the value of the
property saved, if any, at the fire of the
Jefferson school building and report upon the
loss sustained by the District. This looks
like a disposition on the part of these com-
panies to quibble on the settlement, quite in
contrast with the local companies,which have
come forward and paid their policies prompt-
ly. These companies are held in accordance
with the terms of their policies for $35,000
on this buildinv. The commissioners have
not yet considered the request, but it is
understood that a majority of the board do
not favor such Course, as the local companies
did not raise such a queStiou. There is'a
growing feeling that a general law ought to be
passed compelling fire insurance companies
to pay the full amount of the risks for which
they accept premiums from the insured.
THAT NEW LONDON DRAW.
Senator Eaton,who has for some time been
quietly domiciled with his wife at the Na-
tional, was reinforced yesterday i by 'the
arrival here' of Hon. Wm, D. Bishop and
Vice-President Clark of the Consolidated
road, Capt. D. S. Babcock of the New York
and Providence Steamship Company, and
Director Miller of the Providence and
Stoniugton Railrhd. The distinguished
party at once charged upon the Navy
Department, a hearing having been arranged
for eleven o’clock. The railroad party found
the ever vigilant and sleepless Col. Waite on
the ground waiting for their attack upon
what he deems the most vital interests of his
district. The “Naval Board (which had
previously reported against the draw bridge)
composed of Admiral John Rogers, Admiral
Nichols and Commodore Franklin, a brother
our Hartford Wm. B. Franklin, were
*olemnly assembled to hear both sides of the
vexed question duly argued. Vice President
Clark opened the argument in behalf of the
railroad draw, and Col. Wait in valiant
defense of the ancient rights-and privileges
of that most ancient of towns—New London,
and the chief lubricating center of his
congressional district, made short work in
demolishing all the subtle arguments of Mr.
Clark in favor of the draw. Whether it was
Col. Wait's able argument and his resolute
and determined manner, or whether our
railroad friends‘had been let into the secret
by the “ sad sea dogs," that a draw bridge to
retreat behind was just what our feeble little
navy just now stood most in need of, we
know not, but for some cause or other. Mr.
Clark announced that the railroad interest
would proceed no further with their argu-
ment, and as 001. Wait had just put all his
adversaries to flight nothing was to be done
by the “Board” but to adjourn, which it
did sine (lie. .
This morning, attorney George H. Ripley,
of Norwich, appeared upon the scene for his
city and the embryo navy yard, supposing
the board conference was to have been to-day
as per published statements in the Conn.
papers. He found only the debris of yester-
day’s battle, and immediately returned to
the bosom of his constituents to resume his
seat in the Connecticut Legislature. That
proverbial center of governmental dotage has
not had such a stirring up since the war as
this Connecticut draw bridge has aroused.
t. only remains for Bowles, the immortal, to
visit us! Oh, for only' one solid hour of
Bowles!
ransoxus,
E. A. Merriman, Esq., of Meriden, and
Ben Pardee, of the New Haven Palladium,
en route South, are with us.
Frank W. Marsh, Esq ,' of New Milford,
with his beautiful and accomplished bride,
is enjoying a few day’s honeymoon here at,
the nation’s great capital. 1
Judge Wm. H. Arnoux, of New’York,
paid us a short visit this week.
George. L. Bradley, of Connecticut, was
also here.
Other visitors were James Nichols 9f”,
Hartford, and James B. \Wm.
Wheeler and .quenhrt‘Jr-dan.
"" As ever,
The frame work for Mr. Wm. Lockwood‘s
new house on Elm street, was raised last
week.
. The House Committee has decided unani-
mously to recommend the admission of
Southern Dakota as a State. .
Forepaugh sees Barnum and will go him
one better. He is negotiating for‘twin baby
elephants born on the voyage from Africa»
A large quantity of ice was brought down
the Danbury do Norwslk Railroad last week.
One train on Saturday comprised twenty-two
loaded cars.
Quite a large party from Norwalk went on
a sleigh ride to Westport, last week Monday
evening, and stopped at the Westport Hotel
for supper. ‘
Messrs. Scofield d: Hoyt expect to open
rheir new store about the 25th of March. In
the mean time they offer bargains, for par-
ticulars of which read their new adv.
B.
n our report of the proceedings of the
Court of Burgesses,last week,the types made
us say that Wm. H. Davis was chosen one
of the special policemen; it should have read
William H. Nash.
Willy Wallach, a well-known New York
stationer, whose place of business was re-
cently burned out in the old World building
died Sunday morning, from the effects of a
cold contracted at the time of the fire.
Last Sunday evening Rev. Mr. Wing
preached upon the subject of “Temptation.”
His sermon announced for next Sunday ev-
ening will be. omitted on account of the Us-
ion Temperance meeting to be held that ev-
ening.
The handsome porcelain reflector on the
top of the street lamp. near the residence of
Representative Cowles,’ was broken last
Sunday night. It was the only one of the
kind in the Borough. The authorities are in-
- devoted Christ an woman, and her faith could
i
' Another Town Meeting.
The callufor another town meeting will be
found in another column. It .is to be held
simply for the purpose of undoing what, the
last meeting did. The petition is signed, we
understand, by some seventy citizens, all of
whom reside at South Norwalk, and who feel
grieved at the action of the last meeting. in
adopting the Town Agent plan and the ap-
pointment of ti. first selectman to do the
town business, etc. Before this action tw0
of the selectmcu were from South Norwalk
and one from this end of the town, which
arrangement seemed satisfactory to the par-
ties now petitioning. The new plan gives
the general routine business into the hands of
the first selectmau, who resides uptown, and
the other two selectmen meet with hinnonce
a. mouth to audit, bills, for consultation, etc.,
and whenever else consultation is necessary.
This is not satisfactory to the petitioners and
it is proposed by them to goback to the old
plan, at once, for the balance of the your.
The call permits the adoption of the new
plan, or any other, to take effect after the
next town election. The same resolution prc-
ciscly WJIS offered at the last meeting and
voted down, before the adoption of the new
plan, although it was then approved and vo-
ted for by persons who were desirous of hav-
ing the new experiment lri‘cd. As the new
plan, however, was adopted by the town, af-
ter prolonged discussion, and has now been
in operation a full month, it is exceedingly
doubtful if the people of the town will con-
sider it wise to re-open the question for the
sake of returning to the old plan for the pe.
riod of only seven months. The meeting is
to be held on Friday afternoon at half-past
twb o‘clock.
. . . "5““
A Rare Investment.
By referencefito advertisement columns
it will be seen that rare chance is oflered’to
any of our citizens having money to invest,
as the Danbury & Norwalk R. R. are now
putting into the market $100,000 worth of
bonds with which to build the new extension
of their road. There can hardly 1% a better
security found, as these bonds are a first
mortgage, are non-taxable and bear five per
cent. interest, which makes them to Con-
necticut investors the same as a seven per
cent. loan, as the railroad company itself
pays _the taxes, which hereabouts amounts
to full two per cent, so that the five
per cent. paid is a real net income. You
who have money to invest read the adv.
Union Temperance Meeting.
The second Union Temperance Meeting of
the Ministerial series .will be held in the First
Congregational church on Sunday evening
next. The sermon will be delivered by the
RevArza Hill of the First Methodist Church
The New Depot.
A meeting of all those interested in the
new Depot, and other improvements Down
Town,will be held at the store of Hanford &
Osborne, on Friday evening, 17th inst, at
'7 :30 p. m. ‘
m
The new Cassimere Mill of the Union
Manufacturing Co., is now nearly filled with
machinery and hopes are entertained of start-
ing up about the first of the month. The
’old mill started their felting machines last
week to fill orders received. Two mules of
312 spindles each have been put up and are
new ready for use, in the Old finishing room
of the felt mill and two more were received
last week. In the new mill the first floor is
to be devoted to the finishing department;
the second floor is filled with looms, and the
upper floor, a splendid large room 129x40
without a post or break whatever, is devoted
to miscellaneous uses. This mill is probably
one of the finest and best built structures in
this County. nflrcting great credit on its
builders as well as originators. We trust
the Company will meet with such abundant
success as to soon necessitate the building. of
anothermill just like it.
Rev. C. R. Trent’s Lectures
will be given according to the programme.
The illustrations of the lecture on Switzer-
land (which were not given last week on
account of the failure of the hydrogen gas)
will be presented this evening, 14th, together
with the 2d lecture on Prcrunnsenn AND
Hrsronrc BELGIUM. Holders of the extra
tickets will be admitted to this lecture free of
charge. Holders of course tickets will pre-
sent them at the door as usual.
A large quantity of paint has been “spread”
on residences, &c., in the locality known as
Down Town, or East Norwaik, during the
past year. and that part of the town wears
quite a fresh and improved appearance.
About every color known has been freely
used. Where white was formerly all the
rage and the only “correct thing,” it is now
seldom used unless for trimmings, or effect.
Perhaps the most daring innovation has been
made by our aesthetic friend, G. W. Cram,
who has had the courage to paint his elegant
house “from lobby to peak” in a brilliant
shade of red. With window curtains and all
surroundings harmonizing in color, he cer-
tainlyr has the most conspicuous looking
house in Norwalk. The effect was especially
noticeable last week when all nature was
covered with pure white snow. .
Gernjau Service.
The usual mo nthly Vesper service, with
sermon in -the German lanynge will be held
at Trinity Church, South Norwalk on Sun-
day next, the 19th, at three o‘clock in the at»
terrioon.
‘
Reform Club Supper.
Another supper and ten sociable will be
given by the Temperance Reform Club, at
their rooms on Water street, next week Tues-
day and Wednesday evenings, 21st and 22d.
It is hoped the people will help the cause by
their attendance.
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The usual Odd Fellows’ Thanksgiving will
be duly observed by Our Brothers’ Lodge,
April fish. In order to give opportunity for
more general attendance, the services will be
"held in the Opera Hwy: instead of in“ the
Lodge room as h'e'retofore. Members will be:
supplied with a limited number of tickets,
the seating capacity of the hall being taken
into consideration. The programme will em~
brace addresses, music, recitations, Order sta-
tistics, etc. Rev. Mr. Pogson, of Bridgeport,
is expected to deliver the principal address,
Postmaster Oimstend will look after the sta‘.
tistics, Mr. Lafayette Craw will give one or
more recitations, and Messrs. Gibson and
Price are expected to see that suitable music
is provided.
The venerable Mrs. Lavinia Aiken of Win-
nipauk, died at the home of her son, in Stam-
ford, on Friday last, in the eighty-eighth
year of age. She was the eldest child of
Beard and Martha Ella, and the last of the
family. At the time of.her death, it is be-
lieved, she was the oldest person in the mem.
bership of the First Congregational church
of this place, and had been a member longer
than any other person. She was always a
never be shaken. The remains were brought
to Norwalk for interment, and services were
held in the church of which she was so long
a member.
Valentine’s Day.
Read Ed. Street’s new adv.
The Borough Aesessors still receive lists
daily at the Town Clerk's office.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Norwalk Iron Works Company takes
place this afternoon.
E. Appell has opened the “ Standard Bil~
liard Rooms,” in rooms next to his tonsoriaiq
palace, Isaacs’ block.
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated has a large pic’
ture of the escape of Miss Ida Small from the
burning Potter building in New York.
Quite a large and pleasant musicale was
given by Mi. and Mrs. George W. Hunter,
at their residence on France.street,on Friday
evening last. Good musicians were present
from abroad, but we hear the palm was
0
terested in knowing who did it. _
awarded to a young Miss from North Avenue.
PERSONAL.
Mr. Nathan C. Ely'has been re-elected
President of the American Institute, New
York: ,
The Rev. S. Howland has been in town
for a few days looking after the interest of .
“The Methodist."
Mr. Tucker, father of the Principal of the
Center School, has been in town for a few
days visiting his son. '
The Rev. Mr. Hauienbeek will preach in
the First Mission churclr,Town Hall, Sunday
evening, Feb. 19th, at 7 p. m. _
A large company of friends assisted Mr.
and Mrs. ‘LeGrand (l. Betta to celebrate the
fifth anniversary of their marriage, last ev-
ening.
The barber's are in luck, Mr. Bruno Kicuilo
a veteran of the Fifth Regiment N. Y. Vols ,
now employed in Mr. Frauke‘s barber-shop,
has receiver! agovernincut pension, amount-
ing to some $900. This gives courage to
other long waiting applicants in this vicinity.
' Mr. James Ii. Belts has left the employ of
Messrs. Raymond If: Nickerson, grocers, in
order to accept a higher call fro-n a grocery
house in New York city. During his stay
in Norwalk he has been very popular with
customers who will regret to have him leave
town. His family will remain in town and
he will commute for the present, at least.
Church Sociable.
The First Congregational Society will hold
a church sociable at the residence of Mrs.
Ferry, East Avenue, on Wednesday evening
Co. F: Sociables.
The sociable given- by the Lockwood
Rifies, last Friday evening, was largely at-
tended, and passed off pleasantly as usual.
The last sociable of the series is to be held
next Tuesday evening—the last night before
Lent. ,
Danbury & N orwalk _Railroad
Extension.
The General Railroad Commissioners met
at this company’s ofi‘ice, in South Norwalk,
on Friday last, to hear their application for
the approval of lay-out and iocatio not the pro-
posed extended line from South Norwaik to
Wilson's Point. The President and VicePres-
ident of,‘the New York, New Haven & Hart-
ford Railroad Company,met the commission-
ers and the construction committee of the
Danbury 6.7 Norwalk Road, and made an
entirely satisfactory :arrangement for the
crossing of the side track, and, the manner of
crossing under the the main tracks of the
Consolidated road, after which the commis-
sioners viewed the line of the proposed ex-
tension, its road crossings, and on their re-
turn -to the office gave their approval for
the line as located by vote of the directors
of the company, no opposition being made
thereto. ’
Immediately after the adjournment of the
Commissioners .meetingLavcontract was made
and duplicate copies signed between Messrs.
E. G. Ferris and P. Phillips of Watertown,’
N. Y.,and the construction committee on
the part of the road,by which Messrs. Ferris .85
Phillips take the entire contract to construct
the road, pier, wharf, siding and 20,000
yards of dredging and to have all parts
completed and ready for the running of trains
on or before the first day of J uly next ; the
company furnishing the right of way only.
ltis expected that work on the line will
commence this weekend he pushed forward
so, as' to insure the completion of the line as
contracted for. Under the arrangement
entered into with the Consolidated
road, it is probable that their
that their freight house in South Norwaik
will be removed from their main tracks, to
the western line of the joint depot grounds
of the two companies, thus avoiding the
danger and delay caused by the standing of
freight trains on the main tracks of the road,
and the necessity for teams atiinding on the
tracks of the two roads when receiving or
delivering- freight to the freight depot. The
turn table of the D. & N. Road, now near
the Lock Factory, which necessitates the
crossing and recrossing of" Main and Wash-”
'ington streets on the arrival of each train
from Danbury, will be removed into the
yard in the Nursery grounds, thus avoiding
this dangerous crossing many times each day
and night, and most of the switching now so
annoying to the public by the stopping of all
crossings at Main and Washington streets
during the time of such switching, willbe
done below the present freight house, and
entirely out of the way of public travel.
Storage room for some eighty cars willbe
providedfcr in the new depot grounds of
the D. d: N. Road.‘
Entertainments,
On Friday and Saturday evenings of this
week, at the Opera House, our people are to
have the pleasure of welcoming the return of
the sprightly and popular actress, Katie Put-
nam, after an absence of several years. Many
who have seen her in Fauchon and other
plays, consider her quite as “good and attract—
ive as the renowned Maggie Mitchell. She
is certainly a delightfully clever actress and
Well deserving of the fine reputation she has
won. On Friday evening she will appear in
“Lena, the Mad-Cap," and on Saturday even-
ing in “Child of the Regiment,” supported by
her own company Secure reserved seats.
At Music Hall. next Monday evening, the
irrtpreSsible Sol Smith Russell will appear
in his delightful pastoral comedy "Edgwood
Farlks.”A The same play was given by him
at Music Hall, last season.and gave excellent
satisfaction. The play is cheerful, bright
and entertaining, clean and healthy in tone,
and for which no apologies whatever are
needed. S01 is very funny, and will keep
the people in constant laughter, but there
is no taint of vulgarity about him. His
company is large and Sol himself appears in
numerous _disguises, the interest of the play
never being allowed to flag.
The second annual Concert of the Union
Band will take place next Tuesday evening
at the Opera House. While it will be entire-
ly instrumental it will not lack variety. In
addition to new selections by the foil Band
theie“willbe-numerous solos and du'ets, by
members, flute solos by'filrthuilford, and
piano music by Mr. Gibson and sternum. _
The Band is deserving ofeneouragement,
and we trust our citizens will give thema
rousing benefit.
Next week Tuesday and Wednesday, at
Music Hall, G. B. Bunncil will exhibit his
latest marvels which have been attracting so
much attention at his New York Museum.
When last here he drew crowded houses and
satisfied everybody. He now brings an en-
tirely different company, including Dr.Lynn
who is even a step in advance of the wonder-
ful Ghost Show, and the most startling illu-
sionist of the ago. Read Mr. Bunncil’s ad-
Veriiscment and bill.
The Pioneer Boys were greeted with a full
house at their entertainment, on Wednesday
evening last, and must have realized quite a
neat amount. The Union Band played sev-
eral choice selections, very delightfully, and
Miss Minnie Potter rendered quite changing-
ly, two solos, “Ye Merry Birds” and “May
Blossoms.” Prof, Gibson and Miss Jennie
K.'Nasb, entertained with exquisite piano
duets 3nd solos, while the boys generally did
their level best to please.
A select audience attended the entertain-
ment given under the auspices of the Nor-
walk Library Corporation, at our cosey
Opera House, last Friday evening. Miss Du
Ruisseau’s recitations hardly came up to
general expectation, but the good-natured
audience kindly encouraged her with abund-
ant applause. The singing by Miss Selleck,
the‘maie quartets, and the double quartets,
and the piano music by Mr. Gibson, added
greatly to the enjoyment of the evening.
The management of the affair was excellent,
and we are glad to know that the Library
Corporation will relaizc some fifty dollars by
the entertainment. ' ‘
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A few :52 Government Chrome Valentines,
for subscription to the paper, would make
the printer smile and encourage him to re-
newed efforts to please. '
Clay News.
The Old Well Hook do Ladder Company
held their last social on Thursday evening,
and it proved the best of the season. But
the public will not be wholly without amuse-
ment for the coming six months, as one as-
sociation has resolved to hold social meetings
on the first Monday evening of each month,
to which all will be admitted free. The
programme has not been fully prepared, but
it is certain that it will be full of charming
interest.
Robert H.. Rowan, President, John H.
Knapp,Vice-President,JacobM.Layton,cash-
ier, R. H. Rowin, Edwin Adams, Tailmadge
Baker, John H. Knapp, John H. Ferris,
Christian Swartz, A. J. Crofut, E. II. Math-
ewson and Josiah R. Marvin, directors,
is the list of officers for the new “ City
National Bank.” The bank is to be located
in Laudcr’s Block, Washington street, near
Main street, ' '
We are informed that a petition six left
long, has been presenter] to the Board of
Selectmeu'for a town meeting to “rescind the
the vote passed at the special town mectinga
month ago.
Mr. A. J. Crol'ut has been confined to his
house for a number of days by a severe cold.
The addition to Mr. Solomon‘s hat shop is
nearly completed.
The near approach of the season of Lent
isbringing the feativitics to a close and the
religiously inclined are preparing for a. season
of prayer. Many of the Methodist brothers
are visiting from house to house, for confer-
ence and prayer, which example others will
follow.
A Dramatic and Musical Entertainment in
aid of the Library and Reading Room Ae-
sociation of South Norwalk will be held in
Music Hall on Friday evening of this week.
A well selected programme has been prepac-
ed, comprising dramatic recitations, musical
selections, and the bright and popular
corndietta entitled “The Little Rebel.” Mr.
J. B. Readmnn, of the Borough. who re-
ceived so much well-merited applause at the
recent Bigelow Battalion entertainment, is
down for one or more Irish selections ; Mr.
Frisby is to give an dramatic reading or rec-
itation, and the popular male quartette, and
the double quartettc, of the 2d M. E Church
have consented‘to sing. A solo will be given
by Mrs. I. M. Hoyt, and a city quartet com-
posed of singers from Trinity church choir
and Mr. Eben Hill, will also favor the audi-
ence._ The performers in the comedietta are
all, to be welLknown amateurs,as will be seen
by the following.
oasr or ormnsornns.
Mr. Stephen Poppidcourt, Mr. N. Taylor, Jr.
Mr. Arthur Ormeston..... ..... Mr. H. P. Price
Mrs. Wingrove ................... .....Miss Burke
Laura ......................... .. .......... Mrs. Frisby
Kitty Vincks.... ............ . ...... ....Miss Taylor
Page ..... . .......... .. ..... . ..... .Mastcr Hoyt.
The farce will probably occupy about one
hour, and the miscellaneous part of the pro-
gramme au hour and a half.
A regular meeting of the board of council-
men was held on Tuesday evening, council-
man Raymond absent. . The routine business
consumed the best part of the evening as
various bills were presented for payment
that were contracted by " the last board.
Councilman Nash,mayor Swartz and the city
clerk endeavored to explain why they were
of necessity presented to this board, but did
not relieve some of the councilmen of their
conscientious scruples, and doubtless the
ringing of “hose cart bells ” are yet sweetly
sounding in their cars. It was finally settled
by ordering the city clerk to keep bills of
the Republican, assessor, city attorney and T.
Hartwick separate, that the amounts might
not show infliis year’s account. The bills
flir “ bells for Putnam Hose Co.” was ex-
plained by councilman Nash and Samuel Mc
Gowan, Esq, chief engineer of the fire
department, who assured one councilmen
that they were properly ordered and were .
fully worth five dollars more than they cost.
By vote Of two yeas and no nays, the bill
was ordered paid.’ The evening had worn
gently away, and as the hour of 10:30 had
arrived most Of the lobby members and
spectators had retired to their drowsy
couches to dream over the trials of conscience
and arduous labors of a councilman who had
yet to wrestle with the task of amending
the city charter. His honor presented it to
the council for approval that it might be sent
to Hartford for printing and presentation to
the Legislature. (It is feared that a copy
had been privately sent in January last and
made its appearance in Hartford February
lat.) It was taken up in good earnest, and
at quarter to twelve o'clock was completed
by amending section third, via—October
for December. Section G—Repeal. Section
5—Shall for may. Section 7—Strike out
city. Section 8—Presiding Ofiicer shall not
delare the result until the votes are counted.
Section 0-'—After the fourth paragraph in the
second section of the thirty-fifth line—repeal
four and one-half lincs. .Sectiou lO—add
“ The mayor shall preside at all meetings of
the board. He shall give the casting vote
in all cases, and shall appoint all of the
standing, sitting and special committees.
Other sections down to the 164th were
amended, but the voices of the members had
failed them, at least were not audible as they
usually are at a‘gmp meeting. and only
those who surrounded the magic table could
understand the various amendments proposed
and finally approved.
A kerosene oil street lamp, on Marshall
street, city, vhich had been left burning,
exploded Sunday afternoon, about three
o'clock. No special damage.
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. The exterior work on the Bank Building
is being re-painted.
It is proposed by the Consolidattd road to
replace some of the few-wooden bridges on
the line with iron structures during the pres-
ent year. Nothing but iron is used by the
company in building new bridges and before
long there will probably not be a wooden
bridge on the line. -
We are indebted to Richard A. Saaifields,
t. Music publisher of 830 Broadway, for a
number of pieces of choice and popular new
music among which are “President Arthur’s
Grand March,” “Baby’s empty Cradle," “'1 he
Bucket of four Father,” and “Bring my
Hero‘Home,” all by different composers and
can ‘he had Of the publisher.
At the annrial‘r’iiée‘t‘r'n‘gwe.L Pioneer- ,Hook'
do Ladder Company, held on «Thursday '
evening last, officers were elected as follows:
Foreman, Harry Rider ; Assistants, Frank
H. Fitch and William E. Buxton; President
Harvey Kent; Recording Secretary, William
Fitch; Financial Secretary, Frank Sherwood;
Treasurer, Fred. Smith; Investigating Corn-
mittec, Harry Rider, F. H. Fitch. W. E.
Buxton, O. E. Crew ; Trustee, Wallace
Dana.
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So easy to take a cold in hot we ther. and
so easy to drive it away by rising l’s Peer-
less Cough Syrup. Only 50ers and $1 per
bottle. H. S. Betts,sgeut.
Chief Justice livid K. Carlter of the su-
preme court of the District of Columbia is
entitled to retire from the bench in April on
full pay, as he will then be seventy years of
age. A native of New York, he represented
Ohio as a democrat in the Thirty-first and
Thirty-second congresses. He then became
a republican and was appointed by President
Lincoln minister to Bolivia, where he remain-
ed bnt a year, and returning was made chief
justice of the reconstructed courts here.
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Easrnv Paovmv.—It is easily proven that
malarial fevers, constipation, torpidity of the
liver and kidneys, general debility, nervous-
ness and neuralgia ailments yield readily to
this great disease conqueror, Hop Bitters. It
repairs the ravages (if disease by converting
the food into rich blood, and. it gives new life
and vigor to the aged and infirm always.
_.__+——
The believers in humbug received a severe
shock the other evening in Brooklyn, when
the gas was turned on and Mrs. Crindle-Rey-
noids was revealed to the members of the
charmed circle with one mask on her face
and another at arm’s length from which fell
in airy folds a light fabric known asiilusion.
She was about to “materialize” two friendly
spirits meeting filter a Separation. Natural-
ly, under the circunntances, she did not flo-
isb the performance.— Tribune.
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' SHILOH’S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on a uarantee. It cures
consumption. Morison ' t, agent. tf
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“ Pro Bono Publico.”
It is a remarkable fact, that while thou-
sands of people refuse to read paid puffs of
worthless nostrums, none skip over Dr.
Swayue's little rquibs about his Ointment for
Itching Piles that itch so much at. night. The
people well know that. it is published for
their benefit, in other words, it is pro bono
publico. may its far-reaching effects be per—
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CLAIRVOYANT.—-Dr. Fiske, the well-known
Botanic Physician, has arrived at 270 Chapel
street, New Haven, Conn., where he will
remain :untii February 26th. The Doctor
heals and cures the sick with great success.
All should consult this noted physician on
business matters or health. Satisfaction
guaranteed. See adv. *
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Liver Complaint ? Shiloh’s Vitahzcr is guar~
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Gen. James Watson Webb was 80 years
old last Wednesday; Peter Cooper was 02
last Sunday, and David Dudley Field 77
years old yesterday.
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Tris. 001.01: AND, LUsrnn or YOUTH are re-
stored to faded or gray hair by ‘thc use of
Parker’s Hair Balsam, a harmless dressing
highly esteemed for its perfume and purity.
5t6.,
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_We will semi Dr. Dyc'sCeicbratcd Eiectro-Vol-
taro Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to young men and older persons who
arcufliroted wrth Nervous Debillty, LostVit'ality,
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torattonof Vigor-and manhood. Also for ltheu-
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Illustrated-pamphlet sent tree. Address Voltaic
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tis entirely different from all others. It is as
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hair to its natural color, and produce a new
growth where it has fallen off; It does not in any
manner allect the healthnvhich Sulphur, Sugar
of Lead, and Nitrate of Silver preparations have
done. It wilichange light or faded hair in al‘ew
days to a beautnu. glossy brown. Ask yourdrug-
is: for it. Each bottle is warranted. C as N.
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”MARRIED?
VVV.ANVVVVVVVVVVVVWNV.AM
In Kent, Putnam 00., N. Y., Feb. 8, A. J
Morgan,, of Norwalk, to Miss M. A Bennett,
daughter of Luman Bennett, of Kent.
In Port Chester, Feb. 6, Clinton and Gerry
cvieve Briggs.
In Westport, Feb. 8, Lawrence '1‘. Groom,
to Miss Eliza T. Newell.
In Wilton. Feb. 8 F. C. Morehnnse to Miss
Katie Sherwood.
In Ridgebury, Feb. 8, Mr. Smith Kceler
to Miss Sarah Dann. , '
DIED.
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In Norwalk, Feb. 9, Julius H. Smith, aged
49 years.
In Norwalk, Feb. '7, Ella F. Monroe, aged
16 years. "
In Stamford, Feb. 10, Lavinia Aiken, wid-
ow of James Aiken, formerly of Winnipauk,
in the 88th year of her age. Feb. 5, Alfred
Bishop, aged 42 years.
Danbury, February 2, John H. M. Basset,
aged 63 yrs.
In New Canaan, Feb. 3, Lewis Lockwood!
aged 78 years. ‘
In Bridgeport, John S. Sackett, aged 30
years. Feb. 8, Josph W. li'larsh, aged 90
years. .. '
\Vruited. H V. l A
Several well made Calico bed-quilts, for
which afair price will be' paid. Apply at
this office.
For Sale.
HE COTTAGE No.15 Berkley St.,lately occu-
pied by Mr. E.'I‘. Crotut.
7 CHAS P. TURN BY, Executor.
F0 R SALEnm-Twenty—five pounds of
Soutlipcrt Red Globe Onion Seed. '
4t*7 LEWIS D. KEELER, North Wilton,
To Rent.
A LARGE HOUSE, with a. few acres of ground
if desired, with burn privilege; near resi-
dence of subscriber.
JOSIAH KELLOGG,
Norwalk, Feb. 11th, 1882. 3”
M I psim‘rsr Sat—lei
HE Homestead of t e late Seth Hickok. com-
prising about 75 nor of tillable ground, sit-
uated in New Canaan. near the Reservorr of the
Norwalk Water Works. It has a. good Dwelling
House, Barn. and other out-buildings thereon. It
is _weil watered, and has an abundance of gnod
fruit trees. Also twenty acres of cultivated land
adjoining the Homestead. Price reasonable.
- Enquire of MRS. ANNA M. HICKOK, or 01‘
IRA HALL, New Canaan. 7 l
WANTED to Purchase, or to Rent.-
A Farm of about 50 acres situated near the
Danbury St Norwalk R. R. Address ,
ftp? L. WHERLE, South Wilton, Conn.
Notice.
HE inhabitants of the town of Ncrwalk are
hereby notified and warned that a. Special
Town Meeting will he held attire Town House.
in said Nor-walk. on Friday, the 17th day of Feb-
ruary, A. D., 1882. at half-past two o’clock, alter-
noon,for the purpose of considering and acting
upon the petition of ('h-ristian Swartz, E. A.
Woodward, Walter C. Quiutard. and cthcrs,to re-
scind certain resolutions passed at a Special
Town Meeting held in said Norwaik, on the 13th
day of January. A. D.,1882.
_ And if deemed expedient, to fix the compensa-
tion and prescribe the duties of the Selectmen,
the same to take effect on the 3rd day of October,
A. D. 1882. ,
Dated Norwaik. February 11th, A. D.. 1882.
CHARLES A. BURR, . Selectmen
NELSON J. CRAIV, }
OI
\VILLIAM C. SAMMIS, Norwalk.
llanbllry do Norwaik
instillation Extension Bails.
$100,000.
The Danbury & Norwalk Railroad Compa-
ny, for the purpose of extending their line,'
will issue One Hundred Bonds of the denom-
ination of One Thousand Dollars each, eith
or registered or with coupons attached; in-
terest at the rate of Five per cent, per annupi,
payable semi—annually in each year. Said
bonds are non—taxable. and will bear date
March let, A. D., 1882, and be redeemable
any time after ten years from their date, and
be absolutely redeemable at the end of forty
years; principal and interest payable in the
city of New York. Sealed proposals will be
received for the above bonds or any part
'thereof. by the undersigned, on or before
March 4th, 1882. The Committee reserving
the right to reject any and all bids.
Norwalk, Conn., February 13th, 1882.
JAMES \V. HYATT, )
WM. 0. seem. '- Committee.
F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOODJ
;,_-Wll
' Invites the public to examine V ' ’
new a
Constanfly arriving.
l
The choicest
Cltlfllllfli, in imputed i Domestic.
- A fine assortment of
Ginghams and Seersuckers,
In Imported and Domestics.
flew Table linens and Napkins
At the lowest prices ever known.
The attention of every one is called
to the greatest bargain ever seen in
To W ELS
At 25, .90, 37:}, and 50 Cents.-
NEW HOSIERY,
Particularly Children’s Hose. in
Pinks and Blues, in fine grades.
EDWARD STREET,
No. 5 Gazette Building, .
Murrseateafs.
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dramatic in Musical
ENTERTEINMENT,
WILL ill] GIVEN AT
MUSIC HALL,
Friday Evening, Feb. 17th,
At 3 o’clock, for the Content of the
S O'U'I‘II NO! 13 VVALK,
LIBillliY and READING Billllll
ASSOCIATION.
By Favorite Amateurs. Among other numbers
of a well selected programme will be the popular
and successful comedietta entitled
The Little Rebel.
Seats secured at Hoyvsand Spencer?”
on and utter Monday, Feb. 13Ih,
Tickets 50 (315., including Reserved
Scars.
on’t Forget
KATIE
Putnam,
AT THE
Opera. House,
Fl 28am" ,_
Evenings,
Feb. 17 and 18.
Seats now for sale at Betts’, Norwalk, and
Comstock Bros.,South Norwalk.
Music Hall.
A Welcome Star in So. Nor-walk.
fire Grew! Comedy Success 0/ Ike
first and True”! Season.
Monday Evening, Feb, .20.
Appearance of the Renowned Comedian,
ill. SMITH Willi}.-
ln his famous original character of
1 our. BILL 0 WA 1’,
In J. E. Brown‘s New American Comedy Drama
entitled
EDGEWUUD FOLKS.
Introducing all of Mr. Russell’s famous Songs and
Specialties. Supported by a Specially Selected
Company of -
Superior Dramatic Artists.
Received everywhere WI m Re reams
of Laughter and Applause.
Tickets of Admission 75, 50 and 35 cents. Seats
secured in advance at Hoyt’s and Spencer’s.
The Second Annual
SENSEST
For the Benefit of the
UNION BAND,
AT THE OPERA HOUSE,
Tuesday Evening, Feb.2 l .
The Band expect to make this Tm: Concert of
the season: it will be Instrumental entirely.
The Band Will be assisted by hleri‘s. GIBSON
and GUlLFOltD.and MissJENNIE ii NASH, in
PIANO and FLUTE SOLOS. CORNET SOLOS
and DUlt'TT~, PICCOLU SOLOS, and XYLO—
PHONE SOLO by members of the Band.
A.S.GIBSON, - - - MUSICALDIRECTOR.
TICKETS 35 and 50 CENTS.
Diagrams of the Hall will be open on Thursday
Morning, the 16th inst., atBetts’ Drug Store, Nor~
walk , and Comstock Bros, South Norwalk. -
G. B. BUllllELL’S lllRVEIIS,
From his MuSeum, Broadway and
. 9th Street, New York, at
M13310 Hell-L,
TWO DAYS,
February 2:53; and 22d.
Commencing Tuesday Evening.
CUTS MEN Ul’.
Whit. LYNN, Dlt. LYNN
Q‘RESTORES THEM. TO LIFE. DR. LYNN
Q‘Dii. LYNN .MAKES YOU LAUGH
WDR. LYNN.
fi‘DR. LYNN
DON FERREYRA, THE MAN FLUTE.
D
' CHE'I‘RA, THE INDIA RUBBER MAN.
JOHN \V. WHISTON,THE MAN WITH MANY
FACES.
With mars other Novel Features.
Special Afternoon Entertainment Washington’s
Birthday. General Admission 10 Cents.
Doors open at 2:15 and 7:15 p. m.
Admissioujfi cts ; Children 10 cts; Reserved
Seats 35 cts.
Avoid the crowds at the box office and scour"
seats at once as Hoyt’s Pharmacy, and spencer’
Jewelry Store. 21.
Farm to Rent. '
r HE FARM belonging to the Estate of Peter
Sufith, late of New Canaan, deceased. con}
sisting of about 100 acres. situated at Smith’:
kid e,
Mea’iiow and Wood land. On the same is a largr
two-story Dwelling House, _Barn, and Cow
Houses: For further information apply to
E. .i‘.‘ {Cirix'i'ii I.” “.22 dnunistrator.
New Canaan, Feb. 11th, 1883: 3tpi
and is suitably divided into Plow,Pnsturr- '
'l
(lily Six Weeks before Removal !
i in
will offer special bargains from now
until March 25th, when we‘shail
Open our New Store at NO. 3 Ga.
zette Building, wall Street.
We are Offering this week 50 doz.
All Linen TOWELS, at 90., worth
15 cts.
30 doz, Damask TOWELS, 2113220.,
former price 30 cts.
50 doz. HUCK TOWE'LS, 150.,
cheap ‘at 20c.
50 doz. All Linen NAPKIN S, 60c.
per (102., \vortli 80c.
Another lot of All Litton TABLE
DAMASK, at 21c., also bargains in
other grades up to $1.00.
50 (102. of Ladies and Children’s
HOSE left, selling at 220. for 3
pairs.
, We will sell all our Winter Goods
at cost, as they must be closed out
before our removal.
We have a large line of
Carpets,
_ 011 Cloths,
Mattings, '
&c., which we will sell at lower
prices than can be found elsewhere.
as Remember our Opening,.§o
Saturday, March 25th,
At No. {Gazette Building, Wall St.
- Scofieid tr Hoyt.
Notice.
HE Annual Meeting of' THE NORWALK
IRON WORKS CO..will be held at their
office, Feb. 14th, at -2 o’clock,p. m
u'luLL, Sec’y.
Norwalk, Feb . 6th. 1882. 2t6
ISTRICT 0F NORWALK, ss. Probate Court
February 10th, A. D., [882.
Estate of EMILY A. BENEDICT, late of Wil-
ton. in said District, deceased.
ORDERED.—That the Administrator with the
will annexed, exhibit his Administration account -
to this court for adjustment. at the Probate Office
in Norwalk,.on the 24th day of February. 1582, at
9 o’clock torenoon: and that all persons interest-
ed infiaid estate may be notifier! thereof. the said
Administrator will cause this order to be publish-
ed in a. newspaper printed in Fairlield County,and
post a copy thereof on the sign-post in said Nor—
waik, nearest the place where the deceased last
dwelt, at least ten days before said 24th day of
February, 1882.
it'lp ASA B. WOODWARD, Judge.
ISTRICTOF NORWALK,ss l'roba t'eConrt
February 11th, 1852.
Estate of EUNICE ’1‘.‘ CROFUT, late of Nor-
waik, in said district,deceased.
The Court of Probatcrorthe District of Norwalk
hathlimited and allowed six months from the
vtatehereotforthc Creditors ofsaid Estateto ex;
hibittheirclaimetorsettiement. 'lhose whoneg- .
lent to present their accounts, properly attested
within said time. will be debarrcd a recovery.
\ll personsindcbtcd tosaid Estate are requested
to makcimmedrate payment to 9
3LT CHARLES P. TURNEY. Executor.
DISTRICT OF NORWALK, as. Probate Court
February 9th,]SB‘2.
Estate of LEWIS RAYMOND, late of Wilton,
in saiddistrict, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk, hath limited and allowed six months from
the date hereof tor the creditors of said estate.
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglect to present their accounts properly attest-
.(1 within said time. will be debarreo a recovery,
\ll persons indebted to said estate are requested
to maxeimmediate payment to .
tr? CHARLES A. AMBLER, Administrator.
1: is a rem
sat: rction
for c. lady to
know where
.
d o s i r a ble
q r. r l i ti o a -
tinns make
suth an arti-
c:. at once
popular and.
muehsought
n49
’l-L‘e . ' ‘ ' for.
And this is why the THOMSON’S PATENT GLOVE
FITTING CORSETS are to the front and maintain
the lead over all competitors; they received tho
highest award at the PARIS EKPOSITION.
WORLD‘S FAIR in LONDON. CFNTENNIAL at: ,
- PHILADELPHIA and the AMERICAN INSTITUTE
FAIR'rcoently held in New York. Thes- goods
are for sale by all leading Ref "ers throughout
the United States. Canada and Europe.
The above goods for sale by
"‘~- 1,1,1”. BENNETT, Nor-walk.
° SPECIAL BARGAINS -
—lN-:
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we have made some very IMPORTANT REDUCTIONS in our LARGE
(
STOCK of HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
DOMESTICS.
LONSDALE, 9 3-4 cts. per yard.
FRUIT OF THE LOOM, _ 9 3-4 cts. per yard.
WAMSUTTA . l 1 3-4 cts. per yard.
UTICA MILLS - l 1 3-4 cts. per yard.
Frtur'r OF THE Looar, 100‘s,1 1 3-4 cts. per yard.
PRIDE OF THE WEST, 12 1-2 cts. yer yard.
Consumers are advised when
purchasing cotton goods to refuse
inferior brands which lllally mer-
chants endeavor to substitute in
in place of the best. We keep
ONLY the best brands.
Le Boutilllar Bros.
Broadway and 14th St, New Yor .
N APKINS.
3-4 BLEACHED DINNER NAPKINS at $1.60
per dozen. REDUCED from 82,50.
3-4 LOOM DINNER. NAPKINS at $2.50 per
dozen. REDUCED from $3.50.
TOWEL-S.
HEAVY. TW'ILLED PLAID ‘GLASS TOIVEI
at 15 cts. each. REDUCED from $2.50}.-
dozen.
EXTRA HEAVY HUUK TOWELS at 25 Cta.
each.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Table Damaska.
Le Builder Bras.
Broadway and 14th St, New York,
Norwalk Chronicler