Norwalk Gazette.
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’ uncanny, ob my 22, 1882.
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" ~"l'l'he Parallel Road Hearing.
A LARGE Anounr or EVIDENOE FOR AND
AGAINST 'rns: sonsaIE—rnomNENr NOR-
WALK marina rssrrrr IN FAVOR or THE
CONSOLIDATED ROAD AND IN BEHALF or A
NEW EOAD, Jec.
The Railroad Committee of the Legisla-
ture has wisely, as we think, closed the non-
essential testimony for and against the exr
istingConsolidated railroad, and the “Paral-
lel," The question will be argued by coun-
sel on both, or rather all sides, on Thursday,
and the matter then left to the decision of the
committee, who have certainly accorded a
prolonged and most patient hearing. Last
Thursday South Norwalk had its field-day.
E‘oen Hill, President of the Norwalk Iron
Works, B. F. Libby, President of the Nor-
walk Lock Co , Ex-Mayors Edwin Adams
and Walter C. Quintard, Marketman Leroy
Adams and Oysterlnan W. H. Hoyt, all
testified enthusiastically in behalf of the
Consolidated railroad, and to the fact that
their city was abundantly and satisfactorily
accommodated by the existing railroad and
that in their judgments no other was needed
and if built would prove detrimental.
Friday, the Borough of Norwalk appeared
in force, and gave expression to the faith
that still inspires the Parallel railroad saints,
in this aforctime focal centre of that scheme.
Our Mayor, Wm. H. Smith, S. E. Olmstead,
(who is, or is to be, President of some one of
the present sundry schemes,) E. K. Lock-
WOOd, E. J. Hill, Frank Leonard, &c.,
testified as to the demands and needs Of a
new road, with even greater fervor than
South Norwalk had sworn to the day before
in a directly opposite vein. Of one thing
the committee must have been convinced
and that was, that the ambitious and spright-
iy young city of South Norwalk, was not to
be allowed to outswear the venerable “Bor-
ough," upon a subject of such absorbing
local interest. And right there is the point
of objection we, an old veteran in the Paral-
lel wars of other years, have to make to the
course this contest before the Legislature has
been permitted to take in the vast and bulky
mass of unimportant testimony submitted.
Great numbers 'Of witnesses have been
brought from all parts Of the—State to testify
that the Consolidated road is one of the very
best in the country—(justwhat everybody
knows it to be who knows anything about it
at lam—that it can abundantly provide, and
at reasonable rates,'for all the needs of the
section of country through which it, passes.
Other witnesses have been drawn from the
remotest corners of the State to
' these facts, when in reality there is no real
issue on these points, in our humble judg-
ment. Then,too,how ludicrous is the appear-
ance, in the fray of the New York and New
England Railroad Company, which if we do
not mistake, was granted one of those mis-
chievous “special charters,” as far back as
1863, under the name of the “ Boston, Hart-
ford and Erie Railroad Co.,” and which has
not only been more than eighteen years con-
structing some eighty miles to fill the gaps
existing when chartered, between Boston and
the Hudson River, but under its different
names has been an almost yearly mendicant
for legislation of some sort or other, amends-
tory of its Connecticut “ special charter.”
‘ It seems to us, to state it mildly, that oppo-'
sitlon from such a company as this was not
quite in good taste,and can have no influence
upon the minds of the sensible railroad com-
mittee.
Having carefully read the published re-
ports of the testimony of these manifold
witnesses brought before the railroad com-
mittee to testify to one state of facts and to
flatly contradict the evidence given on the
“other side,” and also having viewed the
three different lines surveyed thIOugh Nor-
walk by three professedly different parties
and interests, we are somewhat bothered to
determine which is to be our “ real, old Dr.
J acob‘s” Parallel and which are spurious and
unworthy of support. We observe that
President Olmstead has pending petitions for
bridging the Westport and Housatonie rivers
. in the interest,(as he has said and as has been
, supposed by all the old friends) of the genuine
Parallel. Yet the managing claimant for a
“ special charter,” seems to have put in Mr.
Olmstead’s maps and surveys as practically
his line. All this is bewildering and cannot
be interpreted except upon the one hypothe-
sis that other and newly conceived enterpri-
ses have been organized, and all these have
“pooled their issues " in favor of the one
road petitioning for a “ special charter.” If
this is, as it appears, the true status of the
. contest, then to our mind the real and the
only question for. the committee on railroads
to consider is one of “ good faith” and of
honorable and honest purpose on the part of
these petitioners. In this connection the
revival of a bit of important history seems
_ to. he demanded from ourselves, at least. It
is well known how your after year the Par-
allel Railroad fever raged and wrought up
about every upper Norwalk man, (not own-
ing stock in the“ New York A: New Haven
road), to a white heat, and how earnestly at
least, the Senior of the GAZETTE endeavored
to voice that iaifi'ul f: «ling in the columns of
this paper, and Ali-) gave to the interest un-
stintingly of his host t‘llCi‘gi-;S and time and
means. The natural and :‘JCCL‘SSIUl Opposi-
tion of the gloat corporation. whose pecuni-
ary interests were jeopardized by our hoped
for new road, is also well remembered. It
was after many hard fought battles and
wounds and scars on both sides in our fights
before several legislatures, that a proposition
of compromise was offered us by the Hon.
Wm. D. Bishop, then President Of the New
York «S: New Haven road. This proposition
emltaced the withdrawal of the application
for a special charter for the proposed Parallel
and an agreement that he would, in behalf of
his road, join in the preparation and aid in
the passage of such a fair and equitable
General Railroad Law as should be mutually
agreed upon. J udgeAsa B. Woodward was
then (1871) Senator from the old Twelfth
Senatorial District, and relied upon to cham-
pion the Parallel interests in the legislature
of that year. To him we at once bore the
Bishop proposition. It met the hearty ap.
provalof his judgment as it ‘did Of the out-
side champions of the Parallel. Mr. George
Pratt, an able lawyer, was mutually agreed
upon to draft the bill. He did so with elab-
orate care and great painstaking. His bill
was carefully scanned and critizised, but
with few nonessential amendments, it was
greedily accepted» by the Parallel interests
and submitted to by Mr. Bishop, although
very far from what he would have liked, and
enacted a law of the State. Under the terms
of this “treaty of peace," stated and impli-
ed, both parties agreed in good faith, to
abide by this General Railroad Law. Under
it, if at all, do we believe the much coveted
Parallel should and will be built. We are
glad to see the New Haven Courier, (though
probably unfamiliar with the inner history
we have abovc narrated), takes the same just
and sensible view of the present situation.
Its article will be found at the bottom of the
first column on our fourth page, and we in-
vite a careful reading of it. The people of
upper Norwalk want the old Parallel, not the
one cutting through the center of the Bor-
ough, or the one cutting off Norwalk from
all the country seven miles back of us. Nei-
ther do they approve the Legislative juggling
which seems to havc been so thrittily going
‘ on at-Hartlord, under t1- widely spread man-
tel of the “Old Parallel." No, gentlemen,
if you please, do not “ darken counsel ” and
befog those honestly and anxiously awaiting
the building of a competing railroad,by mul-
tiplying these many lines and importuning
for special charters, when it is known of all
men, that with the money in hand, the old
Parallel could be built, equipped and in run-
ning order within two years-funder our Gen-
eral Railroad Law—a law the veteran friends
of the Parallel caused to be drafted and
enacted, and bound themselves in honor to
refute '
abide by. It is greatly to be hoped that the?
Railroad Committee will come to these just
conclusions, for in no other way can we dis-
cern any reasonable prospect for an open,
square and honest construction of the long
cherished Parallel.
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The Danbury Extension.
The Danbury track will be extended on a
line down from their lower switch below the
South Norwalk depot to ajpoint close to the
house of Ira Seymour, and thence into the
Seymour d7 Downs Nursery grounds, passing
under the Consolidated track and going be-
tween the Smith ds Palmer hat factory
and the block of tenement houses adjoining
on the east, thence it cuts through the Bel.
den woods and advances on the west side of
the Wilson road till near the old Brooks
place cr05ses'to the South side of the road and
thence cuts into the Wilson farm till near the
old farm barns and passes close by the farm
ice house and follows the west side till it
reaches the old steamboat dock, which is to
be extended outward into the Sound, and
theme beside the west creek channel for a
long distance to the north for car room and
freight sheds. The company have purchased
two acres off the extreme end of the farm
fronting on the old steamboat dock. This
land w’be utilized by the erection of a
large pavillion and refreshment saloon for
the use of passengers and cxcursionists.
Ultimately this will be made a most attract-
ive summer resort. The extension Of this
road will arouse local business thrift and en.
terprisc and prove a very decided pecuniary
advantage to our people. The contractors
have their pile—driving, mud-excavating and
dock-building vessels and implements already -
at the Point and will at once:commence oper-
ations.
Conkling.
The President surprised the country, and
we venture to surmise, surprised Mr. Conk-
ling also, by nominating him for a place on
the Supreme Court Bench. We doubt if the
best friends of either would have advised it.
Gen. Grant once urged upon him the high‘er
honor of the Chief J usticeship, but he reso-
lutely declined it. No one doubts but that
his lofty powers of mind would shine coup-
plciously on the Bench as everywhere else, but
we conjecture that he is too apt and accom-
plished a statesman to be willing to be thus
thrust into political retirement. We shall
SOC.
The nomination of Hon. James W. Hyatt
by Governor Bigelow to be Bfllk Commis-
sioner, is a deserved tribute to a gentleman
who hasbeen a faithful public officer. His
associate is Hon. S. Q. Porter of Ur'vnville.
Mr. Hyatt was promptly confirmed by the
Senate—Hartford Post. .
Mr. Hyatt having solicited and; received
the appointment of this lucrative ofiice from
our Republican governor, his own sense of
propriety and honor will undoubtedly lead
him to be a less intense democratic partizan.
If it does, Republicans as well as democrats
will rejoice in his good fortune, for all who
know Mr. Hyatt concede his very high and
superior qualifications for the position.
ANOTHER—We are told that Wallace Dann,
Esq., has applied for admission to the Bige-
low Club. We were sure soon or late Wal.
lace would “sour” on the husks and swine of
democracy, and return like the repenting
Prodigal to the greener Republican pastures.
Next.
' ' PENSIONS.
Senator Plat-t’s Speech.
Senator Platt delivered a terse and pithy
speech in the Senate, last Monday, on the
subject matter of Pensions. It is aclear,
logical and just statement of the whole case
in few words. Senator Platt never strains
for oratorical effect, but whatever he says,
and whenever he speaks, we are sure to get
common sense and practical views, and this
brief speech is so free from the clap trap
and demagogism usually attending discus:
sions affecting the soldiers’ interests, that it
is not only refreshing to read it. but a pleas-
ure to commend it to the careful perusal of
every Boy in Blue. Commenting upon the
views taken of the pension qufition by Sena-
tor Platt, the New York Tribune says: “ It
is business-litre, it is honest, it is just~to the
soldier 3nd just to the government, and there
is no bid in it for the votes of any class, ex-
cept of those who love justice for its own
sake, and whose sole desire is for good gov-
ernment and the public weal.” We shall
reprint the speech in full from the Congres
sional Record of Tuesday,_upon our Outside
next week.
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Entertainments.
THE LECTURE.
This evening, at Lockwood’s {Hal}, Rev.
Mr.‘_ Trent talks about Paris before and af-
ter the Commune and exhibits his fine stere-
optican views of attractive scenes in and
around the city. GO and enjoy a really good
lecture and large and beautiful pictures.
THE MINSTRELI ,
It is Evidently the intention of Manager
Mitchell to book nothing l't first-class en-
tertainments at the Opera House. Tonight
our people are to be favored ;.with Callender’s
famous Georgia Minstrels who return to
him stronger than ever before. Mr. Cal’l-
ender has associated with him in this enter-
pricc Messrs. Charles and Daniel Frohman
ofthc Madison Square Theatre and the fact
altr- e is sufficient eviderlCo that the company
is first-class in, every respect, They will be
sure to have a packed truism. Box office now
open at. usual places.
after entertainment. .
ALL AT SEA. .
Manager Mitchell has an extraordinary
attraction for Friday evening of the present
week at which time a musical comedy in 3
acts, written by George H. Jessuppentitled
_“All at Sea," will be rendered at the Opera
House. This play is similar to “Fun on the
Bristol.” The scenery is mechanically con-
structed to fit any stage. ,For cast Of chap.
actors sec advertisement. Those who desire
to witness a pleasant entertainment should
not fail to see this company. Reserved seats
at usual prices. .
In addition to the above attractions we
would saythat Manager Mitchell is now ne-.
gotiating with some of the best companys on
the road. For March 18th he has booked
“Harrison’s Photos” or fun in a photograph
gallery. This company has recently finished
a two weeks engagement at the Grand Opera
House, in New York and our people may
expect an entertainment of musical merit.
The Lady Washington Tea Party, at Prof.
JOhnSton’s Latin Schoa1,passed off pleasantly
in spite of thestorm, and netted the girls
quite njlittlc sum for their charitable objects.
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Frank Mead has been engaged at the Stam-
ford depot restaurant.
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Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the
birth of Longfellow, the poet.
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The G. A. R. are arranging for a grand
“ Camp Fire” here at the Bridge.
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Two more cranks in' town last week and
several school districts yet to hear from.
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The blue birds were filling the air Monday
morning with a flood of splintered music.
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One of Dr. J. A. McLean’s little sons is
threatened with “ malignant pustule” on one
of his heels.
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It seems to his settled fact that the term:
inns of the “Vanderbilt line” was in Wall
stock-jobbing scheme.
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Last Thursday, as Dr. Swift’s friends were
thinking of him as traveling towards Florida
as rapidly as express trains could carry him,
he suddenly appearedjin their midst. It seems
that he went as far as Philadelphia, where
he lcarncd that the tracks were submerged
by the floods, and he therefore decided to
return home and take a fresh start, which he
proposes to do nextlweek.
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Horse cars ,will run.-
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_ PERSONAL.
MrJGeorgc Beatty and wife contemplate
going West to reside. '
Mr. Stiles Curtis, who has been quite aeri-
ously ill, is convalescing.
General Jarvis has again been bereaved in'
the loss of an interesting Grand child.
Mr. Eugene Osborn is home from the west,
and with wife and child are visiting at the
parental homestead, Down Town.
Samuel Raymond, Esq, for many years a.
lllmberman at New Canaan and Five Mlle
River, was buried Monday at New Canaan.
Mrs. Snyder and two daughteraMattie and
Sadie, of New York City, (formerly from
Illinois), were visiting Dr. Baldwin and his
aunts, during the week. ‘
Miss Alida and Nettie Ball, the accom-
plished South Norwalk school teachers, wlll
soon, with their. mother,remove to the Weeks’
house, on West avenue.
We are pained to announce the death of
the wife of Mr. Jesse Dcnton, Of Prospect T
Hill. As a wife and mother she was a model
of domestic virtues and greatly endeared to
all who knew her.
A Rare Chance' to (10 Good and
to Profit by it.
Dr. De Hass, late U. S. Consul at Jerusa-
lem, has proffered his services, and will give
his eloquent and popular lecture on the
“Buried Cities of the Old World,” for the
benefit of our own and the public’s esteemed
friend, the venerable Rev. Geo. L. Fuller, at
the Opera House, next week Tuesday, March
7th. We hope our people will not only avail
themselves of this rare opportunity for hear-
ing an unusually interesting and instructive
lect'ure, but will also feel it a pleasure to con-
tribute to the comfort and necessities of so
worthy a rccipitent as all know the Godly
and good Father Fuller to be.
Tickets have been placed at 25 cents and
can be had of the following committee:
James W. Hyatt, F. S. Lyon,
James L. Ambler, E. Hill,
J obn Cotter, Dr. J. C. Fitch.
G. Ward Selleck, Wm. H. Smith,
J. S. Dunning, Henry P. Price,
Gerardus P. Adams, A. S.‘ Gibson,
Ira Cole, W. R. Nash,
Asa Smith, Geo. Selleck,
Geo. Lounsbury, Geo. W. Smith.
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.A large congregation assembled in St.Pau1’s
on Ash Wednesday morning to listen to the
venerable Arch Deacon Kirkby of Stamford,
England, but for the past tWenty-seven' or so
years of British North America. His narra-
tive was highly interesting, and the visit one
which. will be remembered by those who inet
and heard him. The ladies of the parish as-
sisted at a handsome reception which was
tendered the venerable stranger at the resi-
dence of the Rector on Tuesday evening.
lie was introduced at this reception to an old
fellow collegian, the Rev. Douglass De Mer-
ryck, of Oxford, second master in the Selleck
School, and the meeting between the two
university men was a very cordial one.
The Arch Deacon enjoyed his tarry in our
old town. The “Green” and the magnificent
trees nearit impressed him; and he was par-
ticularly interested in the fact—notable in
the history of the Episcopal Church in the
United States—that it was under these same
trees that the only office in the Prayer Book
ever set forth by the American branch of the
Church was composed. He wishes to pay
another visit to the parish, and has promised
‘ so to do if possible.
The Evening service of Ash Wednesday
was well attended, and an able sermon
preached by th'e Rev. Mr. Bronson, of Phil-
adclphia. ’
The Town Reports.
The annual reports of the Selectmen, as
arranged by Selectman Burr, as Committee
appointed by the Town meeting for that pur-
pose, have been printed in pamphlet form
and is now ready for distribution. Apply at
the Selectmen’s oflice.
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Editor Palmer is intending to introduce a
new newspaper and job press into the office
of the Democrat. We are glad to see our
neighbor prosper in all things save his hor-
rid politics.
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Eli—Councilman Fred Mead, the popular
confectioner and caterer, removes to his new
quarters next above Gregory’s drug store, on
the 10th of March, in order to give Sco-
field & Hoyt an opportunity to fit up their
store’in GAZETTE BUILDING for their special
April opening. .
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Ike Bowe, last Thursday morning, startled
the residents of .West Avenue by inaugurat-
ing a foot-race with his car horse. The bolt
to the whiflietrec broke and struck the horse’s
heels, whereupon he started on a full gallop
for the Bridge, with Isaac in hot pursuit. As
usual, the man outrun the horse, caught
him near Chapel street and returned the ani-
mal back to the waiting passengers in the
car, at the middle switch. Isaac was loudly
“cncored” but didn't repeat his race.
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At the Grumman bowling alley, last week,
J oon Bogardua won the $10 prize for the best
score in a two weeks making 300 points.
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Runaway Accident.
On Siturday afternoon, a horse belonging
to Mr. Silipman, of Weston, attached to an
empty and open box wagon, ran from South
Norwalk across the harbor bridge and came
tearing up East Avenue, with vehicle and
harness all intact. - Instead of keeping on its
way home, the frightened animal turned and
ran down Mill Hill. ‘ Standing in the cen-
ter of the street at the moment, talking with
Mr. John Osbornfivho had halted his carriage
to speak with her, was Miss Anna M. Smith,
daughter of Morgan T. Smith, Esq. The
runaway horse was close upon Miss Smith
before she saw it and she only had time to
press herself close up to Mr. Osborn’s buggy
and between the fore and'hind wheels. The
runaway fortunately cleared all but the rear
hub of Mr.O‘s vehiclc,which it pretty effectu-
ally mashed and splintered and then shied
off towards Honnecker's Bake shop where
it was brought up standing against Platt
Price’s lumber wagon standing in front of
hiscarpenter shop and there was captured.The
concussion drove the wheels of the Osborn
carriage together with such force as to tear and
ruinthe silk dress Miss Smith had on and also
severely though not seriously bruise her. It
was a very narrow escape for both Miss Smith
and Mr. Osborn.
The New York- “Star" published a sense-
tional article last'.week, stating that the mur.
dam of Ella Clark, at Freeport, Long Island,
in August last, had been found to be a prom-
inent business man of Norwalk. Startling
developments are promised, &c. If we mill:-
take not Ella Clark has been located all along
the Connecticut shore ffrom Greenwich to
Bridgeport, and -her murderer fiaced to
Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridge-
port. Does any One know of such a person
as Ella Clark, and that she was really mur~
dered it. Did she really exist, or was she
secop‘d cousinto Tum Collins?
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The scholars of Dr. Fitch’s Hillside School
held a reception last ‘Friday evening, enter-
taining their friends with music, reading,
rccitations, etc. ‘
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A REMARKAELE CASE of bovine fecundity
is reported from Green’s Farms. Dea. John
Hyde has a cow which has given birth to
eight calves within the past eleven months.
A little less than a year ago she dropped four
calves and has just dropped four more. Such
Street. It wass “93mm,” to many anotheri a cow, like some humans, is calculated to
make business lively for the census taker,
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The Hartford and Connecticut Western
road has purchased the Rhinebeck and Con-
necticut railroad, which runs from' Millerton
to ,lhe Hudson riyer at Rhineclifl, and thus
becomes at once a through line to the coal
regions. '
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A. Selleek has received St. Nicholas for
March, that excellent monthly for children,
which should be found in every home.
The Proposed Boston Line.
Bos-rON, Feb. 24.—A location was to-dsy
.granted the proposed New York and Boston
Inland Railroad by the town of Sherburne,
and now the lccation has been secured from
'the limits of the town of Brookline to Doug-
lass, the boundary line between Massachu-
setts and Connecticut. A location in the
town of Brookline is- yet to be got. At the
hearing to-day, the counsel for the road
stated that the organization in New York
had been perfected and the'charter Obtained;
that the organization in Connecticut had also
been perfected and the charter there obtained,
and that there only remained for the projec-
tors to go through the preliminary steps re-
quired by the law of this State before obtain-
ing a charter here. One of these require-
ments is that a notice should be given the
Selectmen of each form through which the
road will pass, and the plans and engineer‘s
report be submitted to them for their ap-
proval. The corporation in New York has
the same name as that in Massachusetts, All
the requirements of the law of that State
have been complied with, and the company
a ready to commence the building of the
road. .
The charter gives it the right to begin at
the State line of Connecticut. in the town of
Rye, and proceed in any general direction
clear to the City’llllll in the City 0‘ New
York should it be thought required and ad-
visable. Surveys have been made from the
State line of New York through the entire
length of Connecticut to the Massachusetts
line, in Douglass. a distance of 124 mice.
The name of the corporation in Connecticut
is also'the New York and Boston Inland
Railroad Company. All the requirements of
the statutes of that State have been conform-
ed to and a certificate has been received
from the Secretary Of State, and the com-
pany is a full, absolute corporation in that
State, for the purpose of building a railroad.
The petition of Marshall Jewell and others
for a railroad starting somewhere and land-
ing in New Haven, and starting from New
Haven and landing somewhere, for which
they are asking a special charter in that
State, the counsel declared has nothing what.
ever to do with this enterprise, nor have the
men connected with it.
The run on to New York is to be on the
Harlem Road, with which connection will be
made at Mount Vernon.
While the special through express is to
make the run between the two cities in four
hours, 47 miles an hour, the second class ex-
press trains will be run, stopping at large
places, and local trains t9 accommodate the
local traflic.
The above Boston despatcb, which we clip
from Saturday’s NewYork Times, undoubted-
ly has reference to the “ Vanderbilt project,”
which it is stated has determined upon an
“ air line " from the Harlem Railroad,
through the northwestern portions of Green-
wich and Stamford, and thence oia New
Canaan, Wilton, Bedding, &.c.. across coun-
try to the Massachusetts line and border
town of Douglass. ‘It is untrue that this pro-
posed road has secured a “ charter" from
either the state of New York or of Connecti-
cut. . It is quite possible and even probable,
that a company has been organized under the
general railroad laws of both states, for it is
known that when Vanderbilt was approached
with a proposition to sell him the surveys,
maps and organized franchises of the old
Parallel, he remarked that he did not wish to
purchase any such interest, as he should rely
only upon his own surveys, and could organ-
ize fOr five dollars all the company he requir-
ed and then build the road under the general
railroad law of COnnecticut. The plan of
landing passengers at or near City Hall Park,
either by an elevated or underground road,
is an old one with Vanderbilt, and since his
offence at the Consolidated road for trans-
porting western freights over its lines for his
great rival, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and
the whispered rumors that as soon as practi-
cable the Consolidated road would abdicato
the Grand Central Depot and land its passen-
gers, by the 2nd Avenue Elevated, at Chat-
ham Square, the old idea has assumed more
substantial propo..ious. The near comple—
tion of the Brooklyn Bridge and the tunnel-
ing of the North River, it is said, has also
chatly encouraged Vanderbilt to outdo all
competitors for the New England as well as
Western carrying trade.
We greatly fear this New York and Boston
Inland Railroad is the one most likely to be
built. The line passes from five to seven
miles to the west and north \of N orwallr,
and eiectu‘ally cuts our town off from the
trade and travel Of all the towns above us,
and which for many generations have sought
their seaport outlet and chief market and
center of trade here in Norwalk. This pro-
ject is not likely to arouse any very wild or
wide-spread enthusiasm among the business
men of Norwalk. It is quite certain that
our long-time and most enthusiastic friends of
the “ Parallel” would much prefer to endure
all the ills we have than fly to those we know
not of, as outlined to us in the above Vang
derbilt scheme.
We are indebted to Mr. George E. Bell, 5
Norwalk boy at the South, for a copy Of the
special edition of the New Orleans. Times-
Dsmocrat, containing full descriptions of the
the Pageant of'the Knights of Months, with
large engravings of the principal scenes. It
gives an excellentjidea of what is usually the
moat elaborate and extensive street parade in
America.
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A few music lovers braved the element Tues-
day night and attended the Band Concert at
the Opera House. They were well repaid for
the music was very pleasing. and the atten-
tion of the audience was held firmly through
the ,rather long programme. The playing
by the full Band was certainly very credita-
ble, and a. surprise to their friends. Mr.
Gibson acted as Director, and also played a
piano duet with Miss Jennie K. Nash. Mr.
S. Cole made a decided hit with the Xylo-
phone, and twice responded to enooros.
Messrs. Punzelt and Bernard Cohu were
also called upon to repeat their cornet dust
and retired with new applause. Mr. Guil-
ford was unable to keep his engagement, and
his place in the programme was filled by the
Band and Mr. Cole. The Band had sold
many tickets in advance, and therefore were
not losers pecuniarily by the concert. Next
time we trust they will play to full seats and
large profits.
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' “Improvements.
Messrs. J. G. Gregory do Co.are making some
very :decided improvements in their store
and are decorating the walls and ceilings in
an elaborate and elegant manner. When
completed their store will be one of the hand-
somest in the State. , .
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In addition to those already announced as
taking part in_the entertainment at the First
Baptist church this evening, the committee
have secured the services of Rev. H. H. Bar-
bour, N. J., for a reading and recitation.
Mr. Barbour while in town is the guest of
James S. Lyon, Esq.
J. H. Betta has returned ’to Raymond &
‘Nickerson’s.
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The outside entrance to the Opera House
has been much improved. The doors now
swing outward.
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Washington’s Birthday was quietly cele-
brated, but more generally observed than
ever before. The banks, the schools, and
many places of business were closed in hon-
or of the day.
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Mrs. Goold Hoyt died suddenly in New
York, last week. She was a daughter of
Gen. Winfield Scott, and her husband is re .
latcd to the Edwin Hoyt and Amelia Beldcn
families of Norwalk.
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Btlnnell’s Marvels, at Music Hall, silfi'ered
on Tuesday, but had large houses on Wed-
nesday. Everybody knew that Dr. Lynn
would not‘really cut a man t pieces, but
everybody was provoked, because he did not
do so as advertised.
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The closing reception of the Lockwood
Rifles, Tuesday evening, was much better
attended than could have been expected.
There were enough present to make the en-
tertainment pass of! pleasantly. The series
, was one which gavemuch pleasure to lovers
of dancing.
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The first chiropodlst was William the
Cornburer.~’-.-Qutt. - '
rooms.
Editorial Letter.
. WASHINGTON, D. 0., Feb. 25, 1882.
DEAE GAZETTE :—
It does not often happen that aPrcsident
is in Office almost a half year without aston-
ishing the public in some way. His very
first act, that of appointing his cabinet is
usually a surprise, and surprises generally
continue at short intervals until his term ends.
Mr. Arthur, however, after more than five
months in office has scored his first genuine
surprise in the appointment of Roscoe Conk-
ling to the Supreme Court Bench.
CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS.
The Senate on Thursday passed the hill to
retire Gen. Grant,_five democrats—Messrs.
Jones (Fla,) Davis, (W. Va.) Ransom, Call
and Brown, and Vice President Davie, voting
with thercpublicans for its passage.
On Tuesday, the Senate by a vote Of 26 to
23 decided to lay on the table the rcsolntlon
of Senator quulls in re the arrears of. pen-
sions. Senator Plalt having previously made
a wise and judicious speech on the question.
Senator Platt presented, and had read in
the Senate chamber Thursday,‘rcsolulions of
the New Haven chamber of commerce in
favor of a reorganization of the signal ser-
vice.
NEW ENGLAND l’lLGRIMS.
"A party of 245 visitors from New England
arrived herednst Saturday and quartered at
the various hotels. It is the second Ray-
mond excursion party that has visited the
city this winter and is composed of represen-
tative people from New Hampshire, Ver-
mont, Massachusetts and Connecticut. They
devoted the time during their stay in visiting
the numerous places of interest in and about
the city, and were received by the President
Wednesday evening. On Thursday the party
divided, the majority leaving for home, while
about 80 took a trip to Richmond and visited
the historic points in and around that city.
All were seemingly delighted with their visit
and reception here. Speaking of them the
National Republican pays the following de-
served compliment to our New England
women :—
The only regret is that their visit will be
so short, and if some of the young ladies
could be persuaded to make. this city their
permanent home, the characler of our popu-
lation would be greatly benefittcd.
’l‘lIE MEMORIAL SERVICES
will be held in the House, Monday. All the
departments will close at eleven a. m. There
has been a great demand for the tickets of
admission, and your correspondent knows of
one ciao where $25 was refused for a sin-
gle ticket.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The President has rented a large cottage at
Long Branch, N. J. , for the summer.
General Grant will visit this city on or
about the 10th proximo. He will only re-
main a few days, then proceeding South.
During his stay he will be guest of the Pres-
ident at the White House. .
The Government Printing Ofiiee has been
furnished with seventy Edison electric lights,
the use of which has given universal satisfac.
tion.
Senator McPherson has discovered that the
United States Navy contains one commis-
sioned officer to every two and a half men.
PERONALS.
John A. Welles, Of Hartford, son of Gid-
eon Welles, Lineoln's Secretary of the Navy.
paid as a visit this week.
Thomas Fitch and Miss L. Bacon, of New
London, are here.
Other “ Connécticutters ” who have visited
Washington the past week are Wm. J. Clark.
F. W. Smith, Wm. F. Seward and wife, 0.
K. Tomliuson, VV.- T. Swords and L. Black-
stone. As ever, B. .Ilr.
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The Weather last Tuesday and Tuesday
evening was rather too much for the nu-
merous entertainments announced.Most peo-
ple were content to remain at home by a
fire rather than face the cold rain and sleet,
and the blllsting‘ winds outside The
entertainments, however, were generally
held, and were better patronized than could
have been expected.
M
ltis evident that Mr. Mitchell is going to
make an excellent manager of the Opera
House from the fact that he gives his person-
al attention to evenlsmall details. He proposes
to maintain good order at all times and to
protect audiences as much as possible from
certain annoyancespnly too often encountered
at places of amusements.
Mr. A. S. Wilson of Bridgeport, who was
here several-months since canvasaing for the
student’s edition of the revised New Testa-
ment, is now delivering the same to subscrib-
ers. 1t proves to be a handsome edition,
and shows at a glance all the changes made.
He will receive new subscriptions now.
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At a meeting Of the Bar of Fairfield Coun-
ty, held at Bridgeport, on the 23d day of
February, the following resolution was unan-
imously adopted: ~
WHEREAS, a bill for a Public Act, provid-
ing that all sessions of the Supreme Court
of this State Shall be held at Hartford, is
now pending before the Legislature of this
State; and
WHEREAS, the passage of such bill would
work great hardships and entail great and
unnecessary expense and inconvenience
upon parties to actions and attorneys ap-
pearing before said Court from this coun-
ty :
Therefore be it Resolsed, That the members
of the Fairfield County Bar hereby protest
against the passage of said bill, and that
Amos S. ,Treat, William K. Seeley,James H
Olmstead and David I’.§Boo:h, be appointed
a committee of the bar to oppose the passage
of such blll.
And that the Clerk of the Superior Court
be requested to send a copy of this resolution
to each member of the Senate and House of
Representatives from this county; also to
Clerk of the Superior Court of each county
in the State; and :to the chairman of the
Judiciary Committee, and the the papers of
this County for publication. .
True copy, H. T. BLAKE.
. Clerk.
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Comstock Brothers have a fine line of nob-
by Spring Overcoats.
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J.F. Bennett invites attention to a fresh
lot of bargains in the dry goods line.
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Bernard Cohu, the Wall Street tailor, has
been decorating and otherwise improving his
.-
Thc Bigelow Battalion are about tq provide
a Reading Room for the benefit of members,
A good move.
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An entertainment takes place this evening,
at the Baptist Church. for the benefit of Miss
Emma Hull. Sec adv.
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Work will soon commence in the Union
Company’s annex. It is expected that spin-
ning will be started this week.
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Bonner has purchased more fast colts in
Kentucky.
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W. G. Lineburgh has resigned as Secretary
of the Bridgeport Mutual Site Insurance As-
sociution.
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The painters have got inside the Bank
building and are making the hallways quite
attractive in appearance.
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M: S. E. Olmstead says the “Parallels rs’
will secure a special charter if they can, but
if it is refused by the legislature they will
build the Road all the same, under the Gen-
eral Railroad Law. That is just what the
people want—to have the Road built, and not.
so much skirmishing about the legislature.
Give us more new railroad and less swearing
before (and behind) the Legislative Railroad
Committee.
I
At the trial of the Williston Seminary boys
who kidnappsd Oliver B. Derring, D. T.
Pratt of Elmira, N. Y., made a full confes-
sion of the whole affair. Pratt and two
others were held in $1,000 for trial at the
June Superior court, two others were held
in $1,000 each, for‘ hazing ane twenty-two
in $100 each to appear as witnesses. Three
students’ who lvere implicated have left the
county.
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City News.
Frank Baker, Superintendent of Both do
Goldschmidt’s Corset factory was brought
before Justice W.’ S. Bouton on Saturday,
charged with assault on his wife. Probable
cause was found and he was bound over to
the Superior Court. _
It was expected that interested and faeored
parties would be subpenaed and given a
free ride to Hartford, to testify against the
necessity of a new Railroad to New York.
The only really candid testimony given was
that of cx-Mayor W. C. Quintard, who said,
“There is no necessity for a new road as far
as South Norwalk is concerned.” That may
be true, bllt it is no valid reason why other
parts of the town should not be favored.
The NewJIaven Palladium aptly says:
“that is not the only question at issue—the
public have interests which far trancends in
importance those of any corporation. On
the one hand is the interest of the people, on
the other the corporation, a creature Of the
people. ‘ Our Legislature ought to have little
difficulty in arriving at a conclusion in re-
gard to this Illatter”—-and decide that'tlle
people of Connecticut shall not be longer
compelled to submit to a monopoly of rail-
road communication with the ;reat business
centres of the country.
The “revision of the charter of the City
of South Norwalk" will be considered by
the Hartford Solons on Tuesday.
A large new fur hat factory is in contem-
plation at South Norwalk. It is expected to
be erected somewhere on the harbor line, and
Mr. Smith, of the late firm «I Smith a: Pal-
mer, is to be connected with the 'enterprise.
The patent suit of Henry A. Burr of N.
Y., es. estate Of Eldridge Brown of Norwalk,
has been decided adversely to the Brown
estate. The judgment for infringement of
the hat body forming machines of Brown
will cover some fifty thousand dollars it is
said.
Another “limb of the iaw” has concluded
that the city is not the place to hang out in
longer. It is certainly unfortunate, when
men of such talent and social'qualities as
Messrs. Goodall and Paige locate among us,
that the way of advancement and patronage
is found to be obstructed mostly by the “mis-
intrepretation of our city charter. It islikely
to become exclusive. '
There are two "institutions" in our city
which have increased in importance and re-
sponsibility within ten years. Our Post
Chloe with which Postmaster Dunning has
been connected foa 12 years, is growing in
importance, being among the largest of the
State. The Post-master and his assistant,
Mr. Brown, are well adapted for their posi-
tions and perform their duties faithfully,
while the other to which we refer, is the
“Baggage master at the Depot" of which
Thomas Kavanagh is the head. Morning and
night are busy times, and it would seem that
too much labor and responsibility is put‘upon
one man.
Mr. F. H. Nash of Nash Brothers has ar-
rived ;safely at Jacksonville Florida, and
with other of our city folks, is baskingin
southern sunshine and feasting on green-peas
and oranges. . .
The new City Bank expects to start OR in
full operation about April first.
Dr. Emily Pardee is contemplating a short
visit to her sister in Washington.
Parties have been trying to purchase the
Steamboat dock property of Alderman Ely
for the erection of a large manfactory, but
the alderman will not dispossess our popular
summer steamboat friends.
The new management of the Mahackemo
Hotel, city, had a “formal opening” last ev-
ening, to which the general public were in-
vited. From a glance at the bill of fare, we
judge that the people who responded were
well cared for. .
The WIDE AWAKE for March, is brilliant
with fine pictues, one of Charles Volkmar’s
duck-paintings heading the lists as frontie-
piece. Miss Jessie Curtis Shepherd has a
beautiful full-page engraving. “They who
wear fine gloves.” and Jessie McDermott
another, with two full-length figures, to il-
lustrate “A Girl of the Period.” Bodish also
has three full-page drawings, “Hannah’s
Snares,” “A Sawing Match,” and "The
Story of Maple Sugar.” The letter press is
equally attractive. There are some excellent
articles, solid, yet as entertaining as the
stories. The music is by Mr. G. W. Chad-
wick,the'musical conductor of the Greek
play, zEdipus, he having set Miss Muloch’s
“Mill Song” especially for Wide Awake.
Only $2.50 a year. D. Lothrop & 00., BOS-
ton, Publishers.
Thc North American Review for March
presents a striking array of articles, every
one of which possess the characteristic of
contemporaneous interest. First we have a
contribution from Senator George F. Ed-
mu'nds, on “The Conduct of the Guiteau
Trial." ExtMiuister Edward F. Noyes com-
municates the results of his observations of
political affairs in France under the title,
“The Progress of the French Republic.”
Mr. John Flake makes an able and ingenious
analysis of that great intellectual movement,
the Reformation, educing therefrom the
“True Lesson of Protestantism.” Prof. A,
B. Palmer writes on the "Fallacies of Romeo-
pathy.” Finally, the Hon. Neal Dow,
contributes an article on the “Results of
success of the efforts to suppress the liquo
traffic in Maine.
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Letters from the People.
DEAR GAZETTE: -
The following account I should have in
eluded last week under the head of snake
stories, but for the want of time Mr. ,Heze-
kiah Osborne late of Little Boston, told me
of the result of a sparring match he had with
-a snake known by the name of . chunk-head,
or cousin or rattlesnake mate. He found
him sleeping on a rock opposite his house,
he had a hoe in his hand with which he
struck and stunned the snake. “He then took
him to his door yard where he left him to go
and call his family to see it. When he re-
turned the snake had become consg’ous and
was crawling away, but Uncle Kier would
recapture him, and commenced by trying to
drag him back with the hoe, but the snake
manifested some opposition to such rough
usage and began to spring at the hoe, and
soon become so sprightly that the hoe handle
and Uncle Kier’s arms were too short to con-
tinue the sport with safety, so a longer
weapon was secured and the exciting sport
was continued until Uncle Kier (using his
owklanguage) “concluded that there was no
bounds to his sprightliness” and so he killed
him.
I have not written these stoiies to encour-
age carelessness in playing with snakes,
nevertheless it might be interesting to some
lively chap to test the truth of these stories.
OLD HUNDRED.
O
GROUP, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis
immediately relieved by Shiloh’s Cure. Mon-
son Hoyt, agent. tf
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Connecticut boys are famous for making
their way in the world. Wherever they go
they always rise to the top. A Stillwater,
(Minnesota) paper has the following compli-
mentary notice of Hon. D. M. Sabin, who
left his home in Connecticut and located in
that place in 1808:
Hon. D. M. Sabin, whose activity has
placed him at the very head of public enter-
prise in our city is the moving power in a
score of important enterprises, and the story
of his struggles and triumphs well exempli-
fies the possibilities open in our city to good
management, courage and intelligence. To
speak in detail of all his undertakings would
be but to repeat many of the figures already
given.
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THE COLOR AND LUSTRE or Yourn are re-
stored to faded or gray hair by the use of
Parker’s Hair Balsam, a harmless dressing
highly esteemed for its perfume and pprity.
. W.____ olG.
"“Oh, by the way, dear ; have you congratu-
lated Lily on her engagement ?" asked Miss
Flouncer of her friend. “Oh, yes; of course.
I went ’round to see her yesterday afternoon.
I told her she couldn’t have done better—
and I don’t think she could, the horrid home-
ly thing." J
Prohibitory Legislation,” demonstrating the
Real Estate Sales.
The'Marvin Brothers have sold a lot on
West avenue to Mary E. wife of Edward W.
Kelley; price $1,500. The lot is 53 feet
front on West avenue, adjoining the Charles
Mallory place on the north.
E. A. Woodward sold'a lot on Cross street,
city. to John Britta, F. Finnegan and E. W.
Kelley; price $1,000.
J. W. Mains sold to John Tryon a lot 76
x176 on Osborn avenue, Down Town, for
$550.
At Five Mile River Mary Prince sold
eleven acres of land to Sylvester Remington,
for $1,000. ‘
J. H. Streeter sold to John Bates of New
York city, a piece of land for $1,500.
Ira Bucknam sold three pieces of land at
So. Norwalk to Mary A., wife of Jeremiah
T. Brooks, of New York.
Thos. I. Raymond sold Wm. C. Byxbee )4
acre of land at Ely’s Neck.
John Morton sold to Annie E. wife of
James H. Smith, a lot 50x250 feet, at Ely’s
Neck.
A. E. Austin deeded a lot at Ely's Neck.
50x300 feet. to John Morton.‘
The Danbury and Norwalk Railroad has
made a number of purchases of right of way
for their extension at So. Norwalk. '
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Dorlon House Leased.
The Dorlon House was leased last Saturday
for a term of years, to a popular hctel keeper
from Coney Island.
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Mamaroneclr Looking for Future
Commercial Prominence.
Colonél Barlow, United States Engineers,
has lately been making surveys for im-
provements at Mamaroneck Harbor New
York. The estimated’cost is $43,000. The
harbor presents natural commercial ad-
vantages, obeing the port of a large and
prosperous back country, which it is believ-
ed, would derive greater beneflt from a safe
water route to New York. The port is also
the point of supply for the towns of Mama-
roneck, Harrison, Scarsdale, White Plains,
and the port of Rye.
WESTON.
On Tucsd ay morning last, just a week after
the death of his wife, Gen. A. S. Jarvis was
called upon to mourn the death ef his only
grandchild, who died in Weston.
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The annual meeting of the Housatonic
Railroad Company takes place next Friday.
The directors replfit shows the following
extraordinary expenses during the. fiscal year
ending September 30, 1881: The purchase
of the branch road between Brookfield and
Danbury, $65,000; 1,438 tons, of steel rails,
$71,925; 25 new platform cars, $11,875; im-
provfilents at Bridgeport depot, $7,514.
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Nothing succeeds like success Caused by
this rule, Cobb’s Little Podophyllyn Pill is
wonderfully successful, for its sales this year
have been enormous. The country is “pilled”
full of them. Only 25 cents per bottle. H.
.S. Bette, agent
Codfishermen report seal plenty at Block
Island. ' .
Hartford insurance companies lost $282,-
000 in the Haverhill fire.
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Q‘Messrs. Geo. V. Heckur do 00, man-
ufacturers of the j ust‘y celebrated Self-Rais-v
ing flour Buckwheat and Griddle Cake flour,
are now sending to every family in town a
free sample of their Perfect Baking Powder.
Leading chemists testify to its purity and ex-
cellence and we trust alljwill give it an im-
partialjtrial In ordering from your grocer,call
for Hecker’s Perfect Baking Powder.
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The poet Whittier has lately grown ex-
ceedingly deaf. He is at present far from
Strong.
Potatoes from Scotland, cabbages from
Holland and turnips from Ireland are for
sale in the markets of the city.
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In cultured Boston, the only natural im-
pulse not wholly represented is the local back-
ing cough. 'l‘o ranks the thing complete they
should use Hill’s Peerless Cough Syrup. 50
cts and $1 per bottle. H. S. Betta, agent.
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“Jimmy gracious! did you see how those
two men looked at each other when they pass-
ed ? I thought they were about to fightl I
wonder who they are l” “O, that’s nothing.
I know ’em both. They’re only neighbors."
—Oourz'er-Journal. ~
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Special pleading: “Polly, we must go now
it’s three o'clock.” “Oh, Papa dear, I am
engaged for the next two dances l” “The
Browns went away two hoursago, and Fanny
Brown didn’t complain.” “But they are in
half-mourning, you know, Papa dear 1" Papa
is not convinced, but Polly gains her point.
—I’unch.
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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.
Swayne’s little squibs 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
publl’oo. May its far-reaching effects be per—
petuated to the end of time. ' 4L7 '
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At a recent trial in France the foreman of
the jury, placing his hand on his heart, with
a voice chokedwith emotion, gave in the fol-
lowing verdict: "The accused is guilty, but
we have our doubts as to his identity.”
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. A ball was given recently in the Manches-
ter, Eng , town hall for the purpose of pro-
moting the calico printing trade. by showing
what beautiful designs and colors modern
skill in that industry can produce. No- lady
was admitted to the ball whose dress was
nrt exclusiVely of English calico printed
either in Manchester or Glasgow. About
1300 persons were present, and ovary one was
amazed at the beauty and variety of the cos-
: lmes. . .
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Indulgent parents who allow their children
to cut heartily of llighseasoned food. rich
pies, cakes, &c., will have to use Hop Bitters
to prevent indigestion, sleepless nights, sick-
ness, pain, and, perhaps death. No family
safe without them in the house. ‘
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Two men discussing the wonders of mogern
science—Said one: "Look at astronomy,
now; men have learned the distance of the
stars, and with the spectroscope they have
even found out the substance they are mada-
of." “Yes," said the other, “but strangest of
all to me is how they found out all their
names.”
It’s funny! but a soft palmed woman can
pass a hot pie plate to her nearest neighbor
at. the tsbl. with a. smile as sweet as distilled
honey, whlle a man, with a hand as. horny as
a crocodile’s back, will drop it to the floor
and how1.around like a Sioux indian at a
scalp dance. -
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0n Thirty Days 'l‘rlal.
We will send Dr. Dye's Celebrated Electra-Vol-
taio Belts and Electric Appllllni'CS on trial for
thirty days to young men and older persons who
are afflicted with Nervous Debillty, Lost Vitality,
etc . guaranteeing Speedy relief and complete res-
toration ot vigorand manhood. Also for Rheu-
matism, Neuralgia, Pnrulysrs,Liver and Kidney
difficulties, ltuptures, and many other diseases.
Illustrated pamphlet sent free. Address V ottaic
BeltCo.,Murshull, Mich. 1y45
*—
Walnut Lent Hair Restorer.
It is entirely dierrent from all others. It is as
clear as water, and, as its name indicates, is a per-
fect Vegetable Hair Restorer It will immediate-
ly free the head from all dandrufl.rcstoro gray
hair to no natural color, and produce a new
growth where it has fallen off. It does not in any
manner affect the health,which Sulphur, Sugar
of Lead, and Nitrate of Silver preparations have
done. It will change light or faded hair in a few
days to a beautiful glossy brown. Ask your drug-
glst for It. Each bottle is warranted. Chas N.
Crittendon, New York,anll Geo. C. Goodwin Jr
00.. Boston, Wholesale Agents. tyas
BIRTHS.
VWVV, -
In Norwalk, Feb. 27, a son to Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Ella. .
In Middletown, N. Y., Feb. 25, a. daughter
to Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wright.
In Norwalk, Tuesday, Feb. 21, a. daughter
to Mr. and Mrs. John Cotter.
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In Salem, N. Y., Jun. 22, Mr. Benj. Beers,
of Weston, to Miss Annie Betts, of Cannon’s
Station.
In Bridgeport, Feb. 22, Mr Franklin S.
Edwards to Miss Mamie L. Allen. Feb. 23,
Mr. Dwight Thompson, to Miss Annie S.
Cruttenden. ‘
In Port Chester, Feb. 18, Walter Sampson
to Miss Mary Taylor. Feb 11, Edward
French and Phoebe L. Pngsley. Feb. 18,
Stephen Wellstood of Greenwich to Miss Cora
G. Henderson. _
In New York, Feb. 15, Andrew S. Ham-
qrelp , Jr., and. Amelia M. Bronson, daugh-
ter’s the late Theo. Bronson.
I DIED,
mM/‘AAAMAAAAAAAAAMMAAI\
in Norwalk, Feb. 23,’Ellon McCarty, aged
17 years.
In Norwalk, Feb. 20, Herbert 0. Keeler,
aged 1 year
Jesse W. Denton, aged 50 years, 10 mos ,and
10 days.
In Weston, Feb 21. Louise J. Weeks,
aged 1 year. Feb. 21, James Powers, aged
66 years.
In New Canaan, Feb 24, Samuel Raymond
aged 65 years. Feb 22, Samuel Scribner,
aged 69 years. Feb. 22, Malanklon W.Hoyt
aged 46 years. ,
_In Bridgeport, Feb. 19, Abby G. May,aged
70 years. Feb. 20. Curtis W. Crossman,aged
15 years. Feb. 18, Benjamin H. Bough,
aged 27 years. '
In West Stratford, Feb. 19, J oseph Lewis,
aged 46 years. Feb. 21, Hiram H. King,
aged 51 years.
In Green’s Farms, Feb. 19, David B. Mills,
aged 26 years.
In Hull's Farms, Feb. 19, Albert B. Hull,
aged 22 years.
In Greenfield, Feb. 21, John Cull, aged 33
years.
In Middletown, Feb. 22, Miss Emma Jen-
nings, aged 29 years.
T 0 Rent.
PLACE on the Winnipauk Road.near‘gh
head of Main Street A comfortable House
small Barn,Garden, Orchard. large front yard,
grass plots, and plenty of land. Apply to guy:
STURGES, Gazette Building.
THE subscribers ofi‘chlo in prizes to be paid to
mg :‘llcélperspns mulling the lbest score in bowl-
. err (comm! lulu" t c c.' ' '
55 £0 m; as to 2d: semen? ' n ‘t mo “ecks'
ftp li.J.&C.S.GRUMMAN.
‘ Lost.
W0 DOLLARS REWARD will be paid to the
person finding Carriage Lamp that was lost
of carriage on 23d February, going from N orwalk
to my place. (1tp9) W. J. GUNSING.
Wmuseweats.
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The Ladies of the
WILL GIVE AN
ENTERTAINMENT
In the Church for the Benefit of Miss EmmaHull,
Tuesday Evening, Feb. 28th.
Supper will be ready at 6 o’clock.
Admission 10 Cents.
Opera House,
F.W. MITCHELL, - - - MANAGER
ONE NIGHT ONLY,
TUESDAY, February 28th.
GALLENDER’S
GENUINE
Colored Minstrels!
Reorganized and .lmproved.
25 COLORED ARTISTS 25
POPULAR PRICES.
Box Office now open at Betts’ Dru Store Nor-
walk. and Comstock Broa’, South Ngrwalk:
Wllorse cars will run after the entertainment.
Opera. House,
F. W. MI I‘CHELL, - - - MANAGER.
FRIDAY EVIL, March 3rd.
‘ALL AT‘SEA,’
An Original Musical Comedy, in three acts. by
Geo. H. Jessop, Earp, author of Samuel of Pesen,
Nora, and other Successful Plays, replete with
NEW & SPARKLING MUSIC,
Humorous Dialogue, Strong Situations and
Novel Specialties, introducing
The Latest Operatifi Gems and
Choruscs. -
Beautiful Sceneryincidental to the Plnv, paint-
ed by the celebrated Scenic Artist, M. Vocgtlin,
of New York. and Mechanically Constructed to
fit any stage, by Edward F. Rough, of New York.
Superb Costumes at the Latest Style. W be
presented by the followlng Prominent Artie :—
Mlss hate Castleton. Miss Agnes Hallock, Miss
Emma -Dncnateau, Miss Lou Thropp. Mr. Bean
Foster. Mr. Geoffrey Tyrrell, Mr. W . :\llcn,~ Mr.
Frank Bush, Mr. A W. Muffin, Mr. C. W. Allison.
Anxtllaries, Passengers, Sailors, Stewards, etc.
Reserved Seats at usual places. Horse Cars
wrll run after the entertainment.
RICI-I TREAT.
Dr. DE HASS,
Late U. S. Consul at J erussleln, will deliver his
THRILLING LECTURE
TiltBlll'iel Gilleill llfl nllwllll,
IN THE OPERA HOUSE,
Tuesday Evening, March 7,
At 7:43 o’clock, for the benefit of
REV.~G. L. FULLER.
The Lecture will be illustrated by
Colored Diagrams, Costumes,
Relics,
And other articles of interest, making them high-
ly instructive to old and young.
ADMISSION 25 CENTS.
Tickets c‘an be ill! of the Committee or at
the Door. -
)
as use Op'ened
The Finest Line of
—H0§IERY—
Ever in towu, especially in FINE
GRADES. The Best
5a., la. and $1.00 CORSETS
Ever offered to the public.
Full line of Ladies’, Misses’, and
Children’s
U
Waterproofs,
HAMBURGS l HAMBURGS ll
GljlliHAMS & SEERSUCKEHS.
FULL LINE or GOODS.
Low PRICES.
Domestic Paper Fashions.
- New Buttons.
COME AND SEE.
TERMS OAESE. .
J. F.'BENNETT,
NORWALK, CONN.
TEA “I 3 Send your address for our Cata—
_ lougc andt‘Dlrcctions for form-
Ing Tea. Clubs.” French China Tea. Sets, Moss
Rose 'Ien sets.Stonc China. Dinner Sets, Watches,
,&c., given away. Extra lnuueemcnts ofrcrcd un-
tugpril lstl. ' CELESTIA TEA 00.. .
stat 237 Westminster a. Provinces";
l
In Norwalk, Feb. 20. Mrs. Mary 13., Wife '
1st Baptist Church
For-Sale or to Rent.
THE rcsidenc c formerly owned and occupied. by
Charles Thomas, East Avenue. Possessmn
lzivcn immediately. For particulars enquire or
0:1 . JAMES THOMAS, Norwalk, Ct.
Notice
LL persons indebted to the Estate of LOWIS
Raymond for rents will pay the same over
to my agent. B J Sturges,f‘rom this date.
Wilton, Feb. 2Stll.1882
CHAS. A. AMBLER, Administrator.
‘ war
Invites the public to examine
NEWS
Constantly arriving.
The choicest
Cutouts, in Imperial & Domestic.
A fine assortment of
Ginghams and Seersuckers,
‘In Imported and Domestics.
New Table linens and filakins
At the lowest prices ever known.
The attention of every one is called
to the greatest bargain ever seen‘ in
TOWELS.
At 25, 30, 37%, and 50 Cents.
‘ NEW HOSIERY,
Particularly Children’s Hose. - in
Pinks and Blues, in fine grades.
EDWARD ST REET,
No. 5 Gazette Building,
JUST REOEIVED S I
New styles of Box Papers very cheap.
The MacKennon,
Cross and American
Stylograph Pens
Constantly on hand.
Artists’ Materials :1 Specialty.
Andrew Selleck,
Books,81atinnery & Fancy Goals.
49 WallSh, - - - - - Norwalk.
Danbury ll Norwalk
Railroad,
First Mortgage Extension Bull.
' $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-
er registered or with coupons attached; in-
terest at the rate of Five per cent, per nnnum,
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 W. HYATT,
WM. 0. STREET, 2- Committee.
F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOODJ
null Sill Wall llflllllfl Removal l
l” u
will offer special bargains from now
until March 25th, . when We shall
Open our New Store at NO. 3 Ga-
zette Building, Wall Street.
We are oflering this week ~50 doz.
All Linen TOWELS, at 9a., worth
' 15 cts.‘
3O (iozmamask TOWELS, at 22c.,
former price 30 cts.
50 doz. HUCK TOWELS, 15c',
cheap at 20c. ‘
5O doz. All Linen NAPKIN S, 60c.
per doz., worth 800.
Another lot of All Linen “TABLE
DAMASK, at 21c., also bargains in
’ other grades up to $1.00.
50 doz. of Ladies and Children’s
HOSE left, selling at 22c. for 3‘
pairs.
We will sell all our Winter Goods
at cost, as they must be closed out
before our removal. ' '
we have .1..ge in. or
Carpets,
Oil Cloths,
Mattings,
(‘39., which we will sell "at lower
'brtces than conic found elsewhere.
6‘ Remember our Openingfi
Saturday, March 25th,
At No. 3§Gazette Building, Wall St.
hays.
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