Norwalk Gazette.
Tuesday, December 19, 1882.
Editorial Letter.
Wasan‘toros, Dec. 18, 1882.
Dean Guam:
The spasm of industry and economy which
has seized upon Congress, while it provokes
a smile of derision allover the land, never-
theless will result in substantial program in
enactments which must prove of benefit to
many individual claimants and to the nation.
One peculiarity about the “ admonitions =’
involved in the recent Congressional elections
is that it seems to have had equally potent
cfiect upon Democrats as upon Republicans,
and a more determined effort! on the part of
members of both parties to hurry along the
business of a short session was never before
so conspicuously apparent. Several of the
appropriation bills have been reported to the
House, while many pages of the Senate Cal-
endar have been cleared.
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The reduction'of letter-postage from three
cents to two, which has been recommended
to the House by the Committee on Post
Offices. will more closely afiect and more
deeply interest the masses of our people than
any other subject which has been, or is likely
to be. before this Congress, as it touches
every home and every individual who writes
a letter. Postmaster-General Howe is confi-
dent that the Post Office Department can be
made self-sustaining with this reduction, and
he is fortified by the historical fact' that every
reduction of postage in the past has resulted
in an increase of resource. It is indeed a
grand consummation, w‘hen practically as‘
well as sentimentally considered, that the
hardy mackerel fishermen at Eastport, Maine,
can, for two cents, send a letter to his seal-
hunting boy on the shores of Sitka.
ran surnames man.
There have been many able and lawyerly
arguments made in the Senate the past week
over the several Bankruptcy Bills, the pre-
ponderating judgment being that some such
law should be enacted. The several bills
presented, and the whole subject, were all
referred to thé Judiciary Committee for ex-
amination and subsequent report. It is
believed that Senator Edmunds will elaborate
and report a thoroughly good bill, but
whether it can pass both Houses without
fatal tinkering. is problematical.
sroararrox.
The French ~Spolistion Claims Bill was
up in the Senate Friday and ably advocated
by Senators Hoar and Bayard, and finally
passed. It now goes to the House, and if
that body concurs, this long deferred act of
justice to despoiled American citizens of a
by. gone generation will prove of some benefit
to their surviving heirs.
TARIFF.
The Finance Committee of the Senate is
favorable to a wholesale enactment of all the
recommendations made by the Tariff Com-
mission. Senator Morrill, Chairman, is of the
opinion that in this way only can any modifi-
cation of the absurdities and unjust features
of our present tariff laws be obtained. His
theory is that by taking up the subject piece-
— meal, as the House Ways and Means Com-
mittee is doing, will result in a total waste of
time and no result in the end. ' Large num-
bers of sugar dealers and manufacturers from
all parts of the country are here however
protesting against many of the recommenda-
tions of the Commission. Ex~Governor
Minor of Stamford is here, at the head of one
Connecticut delegation, and he says that to
adopt one accidental or ichonsidered re.
commendation of the Commission would
ruin the business of one of the largest manu-
facturing industries in Stamford. A critical
examination of this Commissions’ report im.
presses the Governor with the opinion that
in so far as it yielded to the demand for
revenue reform, it has fatally ignored the
real object of those who labored hardest for
the passage of the bill creating the Commis~
sion. In the opinion of Governor Minor, and
in the view of many protective tariff men,
the labors of the Tariff Commission have
ended in bitter disappointment by most of
its friends. Any tariff bill to get the ap-
proval of a majority in Congress must how-
ever be made up of compromises. Our
country is so great in extent and so varied in
its industries and interests, that what is
beneficial to one section must needs be bur-
densome to other sections, and to get a tariff
bill, satisfactory to the whole country, it is
as impossible and yet as essential as was the
Yankee inventor’s idea of so constructing his
gun that it should always miss if it should
chance to be aimed at a calf, and to kill if it
were a deer.
ran saw PENSION BILL.
A large number of petitions, or printed'
blanks, which have obviously issued from a
central source and indicate an organized
movement on the part of pensioners, have
been received in Congress asking increase of
pensions in cases where a soldier lost an arm
or a leg in the service. Mr. Ferry offered
the following bill in the Senate in pursuance
of these numerous petiiions: “ Be it enacted,
etc., that from and after December 4, 1882,
every person entitled to a pension under ;
existing law for the loss of an arm or leg
shall be entitled to receive $50 per month if
such an or leg was amputated so near the
shoulder joint or hip joint as to render the
use of an artificial limb impossible; $40 per
month for all other ‘amputationa of foot or
leg,hahd or arm, and $80 per month for
total loss of the use 'of hand,foot, arm or
168-”
olV‘lL answer.
The Senate has been greatly exercised over
various amendments to the‘Pendleton Civil
Service Bill. The proposition of Senator
Hawley seems the most sincere, simple and
eflective of any yet presented. The General
supported it before the Senate in a calm,
manly and efiective speech. Senator Brown
Lt Georgia. in his free talk, “ gave away"
the cheap demagognery of the Democrats in
their advocacy of the measure. and so pre-
sented the injurious party efiect it would
have, as to call a halt on the part of most ‘of
his party Senators in their support of the
Pendleton Bill. Senator Brown argued that
if the Pendleton Bill was passed now by the
aid of Democrats, it virtually established for g
all time the grand army of Republican office-
holders who have been at the public “crib for
twenty years, and the Democracy would go
into the next Presidential election handi-
capped with the depressing fact that should
they win, there would be no offices to bestow
upon their faithful followers, and ergo, their
chance of success in the Presidential contest
of 1884 would be at the opening of the cam-
paign. Such arguments as these, thus plainly
stated in the United States Senate by a sage-
clous Southern Democrat like Senator Brown
of Georgia, has had a most debilitating effect
on the hitherto fictitiously zealous advocates
of Civil Service reform in the ranks of the
Democracy.
a NATIONAL xnncarrox mo.
The House Committee on Education and
Labor yesterday authorized Chairman Sher- ‘
win to report favorably his bill appropriating
810,000,000 annually for the next five years
to advance the public education. It is pro-
posed that thla sum shall be distributed
among the several Stutes and Territories by
the Secretary of the Treasury upon the ratio
of illiteracy. It is provided that an amount
not exceeding five per cent. of the sum ap-
portioned to any State or Territory may be
expended by it. in the education of teachelgl.
. 'rns LIBRARY mu- '
The bill for the purchase cf the square‘on
the north-east end of the Capitol grounds was
defeated. and the bill was sent back to the
committee with instruction to reportablll
for the erection of a Library Building on the
Government grounds. This In another hit of
unpsrdonable and undisguised demagoguery.
Millions of dollars have been invested in
books, which are now tumbled about upon'
the cellar. ficorsand elsewhere,aud.a new
library building. is absolutely necessary. The
and proposed tube purchased would locate
it near the Capitol,‘where it should be. But
this plan is defeated by about a dozen votes,
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because it involves the purchase of the land.
A proposition is now being seriously urged
to dig out all the west terracings in front of
the Capitol, and construct a sort of basement-
cellar-kltchen, with a grand stair-case up
through its centre to the Capitol. Many fear
that this work of vandalism may be com-
mitted. Should it be, its cost will be four-
fold that of the purchase of the contemplated
square in the defeath bill, and this is about
the usual sort of school-boy economy that
would-be-statesmen seek to delude their
constituents with.
awesome son TWO-CENT STAMPS.
' Postmaster-General Howe, Third Assistant
Postmaster-General Hazen,and Chief-Inspec-
tor Parker, have returned from a tour of
inspection North, and express themselves
as more than delighted with the reception
given them in Hartford by Governor Jewell.
It is understoodzthat while in New York, in
anticipation of letter postage being reduced
to two cents, the initial steps for the manu-
facture of two.cent stamps were taken. _
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Senator Butler of North Carolina has a
sprig of chivlilry from the neighborhood of
the Hamburg massacre, in that State, borne
on the messenger rolls of the Senate. In the
stationary room is an aged clerk, a native of
Norfolk, in Litchfield county, Ct. Being in
feeble health,,he yesterday brought his little
grand-son to assist and put him in charge of
the case containing penknives. Among these
(kept to sell to Senators at cost prices) was a
gold-trimmed knife of elaborate workman-
ship. which cost $16. “Chivalry” roughly
accosted the boy with an oath and wanted to
see the knife. On its being handed out by
the lad, he said: “Slouch dollars for that
d——-d thing r" And drawing a diabolical
jack-knife from his own pocket, continued :
“ Here's a knife I gave 75 cents for, and I
wouldn’t give it for two of your d——d
things. And do you see that big blade?
That’s got nigger blood on it. too I” The
boy put on a look of deep pity and cutely
queried, “ Did it 'cut your finger ?" The
haughty Southron gave the boy one glare
of mingled contempt and disgust, and shot
out of the room, amid the snickering of the
bystanders, who thought the little Yankee‘s‘
cut sharper than his knife.
rnnsonsrs.
Rev. Dr. Childs delivered his second lec-
lure before the Young Men's Christian Asso-
ciation Friday evening. it was largely
attended and attentively listened to. His
subject was, “Is a Supernatural Revelation
Possible ? The Word of God." His next
lecture subject is, “ Nature of God. His
Attributes.” These two lectures thus far
given are pronounced by competent judges
to have been specimens of masterly ability in
the line of cogent and logical reasonings.
The Doctor has ‘tsken is furnished house at
1449 Mass. avenue. and will pass the Wlnter
here with his accomplished and delightful
family.
. Rev. Mr. Hamilton and wife have domi-
ciled themselves for the winter on Great
Place. Both are in excellent health. .
Ben. S. W. Kellogg, Ex-Gov. Minor and
E. H. Sanford of Stamford ; John H. Leeds
and John E. Earle of New Haven and Hon
Wm. H. Barnum of Lime Rock were here
Friday. Mr. Hobbs, the famed lock expert
of Bridgeport, accompanied Gen. Kellogg
and Mr. Earle.
Ex-Ssnator and Mrs. Eaton are at their old
quarters, 1708 L Street.
Senator Platt has relinquished his onerous
and double duty as acting chairman of the
Pensions Committee. Mr. Mitchell of Penn~
aylvania succeeds him. As ever, B.
[Later.—The House, by a vote of 123 to
105 has decidednnot to adjourn over the holi-
days. * B.
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Runaway.
A horse attached to the livery stable back
of the Warwick House. South Norwalk,
created quite a little excitement Saturday
evening by running away. He was caught
after demolishing the. wagon and harness.
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New, Bridge.
The Danbury do Norwalk Railroad Com.
pany on Saturday, commenced work 'on their
new bridge over the Norwalk River. The
old bripge showed various signs of decay,
and the Railroad Commissioners recom-
mended that a new one be built in its place.
The road also intends soon to build a new
bridge at Winnipank. Both bridges will be
of wood.
Rev. Mr. Mese‘rvc.
The New Haven Palladium of yesterday
morning stated that the above reverend
gentleman had declined the call to the Con-
gregationai Church here. We have made
inquiries of the committee organized to ex-
tend an invitation to Mr. Meserve and learn
that neither member has been apprised of
such action. We trust that the Palladium is
misinformed and that we shall have the
pleasure .of welcoming Mr. Meserve asour
new pastor. ~
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The man who has been handling Uncle
Sam’s mail, as postmaster, longer than any
other man in the United States. is James
Gordon of Peoria, Wyoming county. New
York, who is known far and near as “ Uncle
J lmmy." He has been postmaster of Peoria
for fifty-two consecutive years—Eachange.
This is not as remarkable as the fifty-two
consecutive years of service rendered by Eli
B. Banners, 13541., as Treasurer of the town
of Norwalk, and elected-every year by the
ptpular vote, notwithstanding the personal
and political changes in all that more than
half century. Mr. Bennett is still in fair
health and enjoys reading his Nonwamr
Gaznrrla‘. now, even more than he did when
he first subscribed for it seventy odd years
ago.
A Gentleman acquaintance of ours who is
a commuter on the New York road. thinks
he made the best time on record, last Thuso
day, between the Grand Central Depot and
Norwalk Post Ofilce.
He left New York on the 4 o‘clock express,
which for a wonder was on time and enabled
him to catch the 5:04 Danbury train delayed
a few minutes, at South Norwalk by a de—
rangement of the air breaks, reaching the
Post Office lip-town at 5:12, only 1 hour and
1! minutes from the Grand Central Depot.
Has anyone ever beaten that f
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Even the Gamma has caught the demo-
cratic symptom—that of “blowing."—-Ssn-
ms .
‘: An open confession is good for the soul”
and we are happy to see our Democratic
neighbor frankly admitting that his party is
chiefly made up of wind.
Mr. B. S. Blascer, while attempting to get
out of. the way of a passing wagon in New
York. yesterday, sprained hls ankle badly.
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As advertised elsewhere in our columns, a
Special Town Meeting will be held Dec. 28th.
Important business will be transacted. ,See
notice. .
SA fine line of Holiday goods at Sher-
wood's Clothing Store. -
S‘Minstrel Songs, Musical Favorite—both
fine holiday gifts,Pomeroy’s Musical Empor.
ium. ' ’
G'Honsy in the comb or strained at Fin-
ney do Benedict’s. ' gs
UVsn Hoosesr and Ambler keepho dolls
or toys, but have the largest stock‘of Useful
Holiday Presents in their line to be loud in
town. ,
G'No Christmas present will please your
boys more than a pair of William Hindiey's
superior skates.
@‘All kind’s of Pickles at Finnsy & Ben-
edict’s.
G'Pocketbooks and handsome Mirrors at
Gilnes.’
WNew Maple Syrup at Finnsy tit Benc-
dict’s.
WA fine line of Handkerchief extracts
in bulk and fancy bottles at Gllnes’ Drug ‘
store.
@‘Decorated Candles for Christmas at
Geo. Ward Selleck’s. '
C'Rockford Watches from ten dollars up,
at J Spencer’s.
WThc Best assortment of Fancy Linen
and Silk Handkerchiefs at Van Hoosear and
Ambler‘s.
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A New Signal.
Herstofore when two trains from opposite
directions were approaching the South Nor-
walk Depot at the same time, it was neces-
sary for the fiagman to leave his station at
the crossing and run down towards the
railroad bridge to flag and stop the down
train. This left the crossing with no pro-
tection against accidents, and, recognizing
the importance of some preventative, the
Railroad authorities have caused to be con-
structed a new and ingenious device whereby
the fiagman now can stand at the crossing
and by simply turning a lever, signal and
stop the approaching down train, thus al-
lowing him to remain at his post and
warn all passing teams of the approach of
the other train. The Railroad Company
deserve the thanks of the public for this safe-
guard and now if they will only erect get a
at the crossing we will gladly join in a Te
Deum Laudeamus.
Christmas Festivals. .
The First Baptist church will have their
Christmas entertainment Wednesday even-
ing, Dec, 27. I
At the'First Congregational church, the
Sunday-school will have a celebration at 7
p. m. on Christmas Day. The exercises will
consist of responsive reading and singing,
which will be followed by an exhibition of
stereoptican views, interspersed with recita-
tions.
At the 2d M. E. church,"the annual Christ.
mas celebration will also be held, Monday
night. There will be appropriate recttations
and songs after which the Sunday School
will receive their usual presents of candles,
nuts, etc. '
There will be the old-fashioned observ.
ances of Christmas Eve at St. Paul’s church
next Sunday night at 7} o'clock. The ser-
vices cn Christmas day will be at 10} a. m.
and 5 p. m. The annual Christmas festival
of the Sunday school will be on Thursday
afternoon, Dec. 28.
Amusements;—
Next Saturday night Norwalk and South
Norwalk theatre-goers will have a treat such
as is seldom given them here. Mr. John
McCullough America's greatest Trsgedian,
with his famous supporting company will
appear in his favorite play f'Virginius." Mr.
McCullough is recognised as the head and
front of America’s great actors and his com-
pany is the finest and ablest that can beget
together. Miss Kate Forsythe, his leading
lady. is the daughter of a wealthy Philadel-
phian and without exception, the best trage-
s'snee ever upon the American Stage. The
play- is Mr. McCullough’s favorite and one
which was a great success in his London
tour.
Duprez and Benedict‘s Minstrels are book-
ed for the Opera House tomorrow evening.
They announce new specialties and as they
are old favorites here in Norwalk will no
doubt, receive a full house. Lovers of min-
strelsy and burnt cork should embrace this
opportunity to see a fine show. ‘
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wilson began a series
of Evangelistic services in the Baptist
church, Sunday. They have been connected
at difierent.times with Moody and Sankey
and Mr. Francis Murphy, the great temper-
ance reformer. They will hold meetings at
8 p. in. each day except Saturday. On
Sunday the services will be at the usual
hour. All are invited to attend their meet-
ings. '
At the Extra Organ Reital at the First
Congregational Church last Tuesday evening,
the singing of Miss Carrie Allen and Miss
Belle Fayerweather, was listened to with
delighted attention. Mr. Gibson 'was excel-
lent as he always is.
Nell Burgess played as Josiah Allen‘s wife
in "My Opinions" at Music Hall, last Tues-
day evening, to a large and appreciative
audience. The play was a fine one abound-
ing in uproarious fun.
There seems to be quite afurors kicked
up in Bridgeport over the new opera “Mili-
tary Mimics.” We understand that it will
be produced here in the not far distant
future.
Personals.
Ex.Governor English was in New York,
Thursday.
E. A. Pinkney. Esq. of Brooklyn, was in
town last Saturday. .
Wm. A. Royce, of the Stamford comet
was in town last week. .
Lin-Frank Woodward son of E. A. Wood-
ward, was in town, last week. _
J. H. Olmstead, of Stamford, Ex~State’s
Attorney, was in town Saturday.
Mr. J. M. Kilboy, a former typo of the
Guerra, was in town last week.
Miss FlorenCe A. Beebe of Elizabeth, N.
J., spent a few days with Mrs. W. B. Gllnes,
last week.
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Buckingham Post No. 12, G. A. R. elected
ofiicers on Wednesday evening, last week, as
follows: Frank W. Perry, V. 0.; J. Henry
Warner, S. N. C.; R. Lorenzo Ells,'J. V.
C. ; James L' Ambler; Q. M.; Ellery C.
Clarke, Surgeon; George A. Partrick, Chap-
lain ; Bradley s. Keith, 0. D.; James
Lycett, 0. G. ; Delegates to Department
Encampment, James L. Ambler; Alternate
R. L Elle. The odicers of Adjutant. Sergt.
Major and Q. MSergt. are to be filled by ap-
pointment.
On Wednesday evening, the 27th inst, the
Post is to be inspected by George W. Keelsr
Post A. A. G., and a ,full attendance of the
cgmrades is earnestly desired on that occa-
s on. .
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Annual Election.
The annual election for a Chief Engineer
and two Assistants took place at lhe‘Pioneer
rooms on Friday evening last and resulted as
follows: Chief Engineer, J. T. Prowitt;
Assistants, Ferd. B. Smith and W. B.
Olmstead. After the election the Pioneer
and Hope Hose Quartettes sang a few of
their choice selections.
@‘Nickel Clock’s, $1.75 at J. Spencer's.
'O'New Buckwheat at Finnsy sh Bensdlcts
G'Meats at the lowest prices at Adams
Bros. _
W Go to Comatock Bros. for Childrens
Clothing.
@‘Honey a specialty at Geo. Ward
Selleck’s
WLots of nice things for Christmas pres-
ents at Glines'.
_ @Adams Bros'. will have afine lot of ven-
ison for Christmas.
G‘The Misses St. John have a fine‘ stock‘
of Holiday goods. Dolls doc. sold very cheap.
@‘Glines, the druggist, has ' beautiful
plush jewel and stationery boxes for Christ-
mas. .
- G'A new and beautiful stockzof imported
Silk Handkerchiefs just received at Sher.
wood'r, Main street. ~ -
C'Preaent thy‘Girl with an Organ. sub
bass and octave coupler, only $75, at Pom.
eroy's.
G'Popping Corn at Finnsy do Benedict’s.
G'Nickel Clocks, $1.15 at J. Spencer's.
O‘Rotterdam Cheese at ,Finney & Ben-
edict’s.
G'Have you seen those elegant Silk Hand-
kerchiefs st Sherwood’s.
G‘Order your Christmas dinner at Adams
Bros. L“
@The Best assortment of Christmas cards
in téwn.‘ Glines'. _ A
G‘The Delaware Evaporat cd Peach at G.
Ward Selleck’s.
UNickel Clocks with luminous Dials at
J. Spencer’s.
G‘Forsign and Domestic Fruits and Nuts
at Finnsy do Benedict's.
GS. A. Brady takes orders for luminous
door plates.
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"Quick us a Wink.”
Rockwood's Instantaneous Photographs,
17 Union Square, New York City, C'Mr.
Rockwood gives personal attention to the
posing of sitters. 8m“
* Tucker; “ The Responsibilities of Progres-
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SUICIDE 9
The Gszsrrx ran out an Extra last Tues-
day afternoon giving a full. and correct ac-
count of the suicide at South Norwalk as it
was given to our reporter. Since then, how-
ever, matters have come before us which
compel us to go deeper into the matter and
raise the question as to whether it was really
a suicide. There are numerous suspicious
circumstances connected with this osse,sn
investigation of which would do no harm.
In the first place, when found, the body was
hanging perfectly straight, and the eyes and
month were both closed, a .very unusual
thing where ll body has been hanging for
several hours, as it is evident. this one had.
Again, the face was not discolored in the
slightest manner—another suspicious circum-
stance. But perhaps the most important
link in this chain of circumstantial evidence
is the variety of stories told by the party who
discovered the body. To our reporter it was
stated that when, at three O'clock. she came
home, she staid with the Infillly who lived
underneath her until eight o'clock, end then
gained agrees to her kitchen by climbing
through the window. We are personally in-
formed thai to another party who arrived on
the scene a short time previous to the Ga-
zx'r'ra representative, Mrs. Herring stated that
when she was unable to eflect an entrance
by the door, or to arouse Hubed, she took a
screw-driver and unscrewed the lock-from the
door, and then discovered lilo body. To sub-
stantiate this, she showed our informant the
screw-driver with which she had done it.
Now it-may be that the excitement of the
moment may have caused these discrepancies
in her stories. and we give them to the people
for what they are worth, only reiterating the
statement above, that an investigation of this
matter would do no harm.
Magazines, &c.
We have received the January number of
Petersons Magazine. This magazine is so
well known that it needs no praise at our
hands, but it is a book that no lady should
be without. __
“Babyland” published by D. Lothrop,&
00., 80 and 32 Franklin Street, Boston, is
just the thing for the children. With pretty
pictures and cute little stories it will never
fail to please and interest your home circle.
We have on our table “Harper's Christ-
mas Pictures and Stories" published by
Harper 8: Brothers, Franklin Square, New
York". I: is the finest work of its kind we
have ‘ever seen and is well worth the price
asked. The engravings are superb and the
whole thing bears the imprint of that excel-
lence and worth for which all of the Harpera’
publications have long been famous.
The Holiday number- of “ Wide Awake"
is just what its name implies, a wide-awake,
bright and interesting magazine suitable for
both young and old. Among the many dis-
tinguished contributors to this ,number. we
notice Marion Harland, Frank E. Seville,
George L. Osgood, Mary F. Robinson, Mrs.
Harriet. Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps and G. F. Barnes. Published by D.
Lorhrop .k 00., 30 and 82 Franklin street,
Boston. .
" Hydraulic Mining in California," an il-
lustrated article by Taliesin Evans, in the
ferthcoming January Century, is said to be
an excellent popular description of the
methods of mining by water.-s form of
extracting ore which, while wonderfully ef-
fective, has destroyed a large percentage of
the farming lands in the river valleys of
California. The efforts now making by the
sufferers from this industry to put a legal
end to it will glveadded interest to this paper
on the Pacific slope. Z
The North American Review for January, “’1
1883, is a brilliant number. It contains the
“ Revision of Creeds," by Rev. Dr. Newman
Smyth, Reva. Dr. Lyman Abbott and Henry
Ward Beecher; “ University Education for
Women," by Prof. W. Le Conte Stevens;
“ A Definition of Liberty," by Prof. Isaac L.
Rice; " American English,” by Gilbert M.
sive Thinkers," by Rev. H. W. Thomas;
“Bigotry in the Medical Profession," by Dr.
David Hunt, and “ The Adulteration of
Intelligence," by Charles T. Congdon.
We.
Messrs. W. B. Hall, & Co., the leaders in
the Dry Goods Trade, in Bridgeport, will
make special low prices, during the Holiday
Season ‘and instead of giving Christmas Cards
and Chromoa will divide 31,000 among their
patrons. All Cloaks. Shawls and Fine Dress
Goods have been re-marked at positively less
than New York prices and in order that all
out-of-town customers may participate in
these special prices, they will give return
fare to all who shall purchase for cash to the
amount of 315, between now and January 1.
Economists will find this an excellent oppor-
tunity to save money, and those wishing llsal
Cloaks should visit W. B. Hall l! Co.
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G'Finney & Benedict keep the best Coffee
and Tea in town. '
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Sparkling Eyes.
Rosy cheeks and clear complexion on}; son
company good health. Parker's Ginger onic
better than anything, makes pure, rich blood
and brings health. joyous spirits, strength
endgbeauty. Ladies try it.—-flaear. dtbl
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GCocosnuts at Finnsy dc Benedict’s.
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The purity and elegant perfume of Parker's
Hair Balsam explains the popularity of this
rellable restorative. 4t51
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Palpitation - of the heart, nervousness,
tremblings, nervous headache, cold hands
and feet, pain in the back, and other forms
of weakness are relieved by Carter’s Iron
Pills, made specially for the blood, nerves
and complexion; sold- by J. G. Gregory &Co.
_+.
G'Fancy Crackers at Finnsy & Benedict's.
___—..———- .
G'Skates almost given away at Willhm
Hindley‘s, the Main street Hardware store.
. ———-—.—-—-
C'Tha finest line of Gents Neck Wear in
town at Comatock Bros.
_——+———
Plano and Organ for Sale.
A first-class Upright_Pisno and'a good
Smith organ will be’ sold cheap." Call at
Jackson's Jewelry Store. tf51.
_——+———.
WEI” skating in town, so go to Wm.
Hindley, Main street, and get your skates.
—__+_.
C'Blegant Silk Mufilers at Comatock Bros.
' .————...———
G'Plum Pudding at Finnsy do Benedict’s.
.——.—————
A good a petite cannot exist without good
digestion. arter’s Liver Bitters bring about
both. They make you digest what you eat
and want more; sold by J. G. Gregory d7 00.
. ———-o-—-—
on Christmas!
Citron, Currants, [french Primes, Oranges
Seedless Raisins.
‘Iumva am
Dried Raspberries.
Dried Blackberries; Dried Huckleberries; ‘
Malaga, Isabella, Catawba and Delaware
Grapes; Edam, Neufchatel, English Dairy,
Pineapple and Domestic Cheese ; Nuts of all
kinds; Flour, Oil, Ham, Butter. Feed, Sc,
&c., at
R. P. BeMCy’s
School Teachers.
stale or Female who will distribute one cow 0!
our Cooking Receipt Pamphlet to every fhmlly
known to him or her. we will forward. Postage
patd,a pair of Gold Onyx Sleeve Buttons. In
your reply. state exact number of pamphlets
required. and write name and Post olos accuse
distinctly. Address. I!“
"Tull Cannon Conant,” lsa l'niton st., N. T.
——.———-
A Knobs In the White House.
(From the Baltimore Amerfcan I
There was seen yesterday at Mass Knabc A
Co.’s factory a magnificent concurs d.1nss
finished by them for the presidentis mansion.
President Arthur. who is a thorough connoisseur
or music If selectfn a km” for the White House
decided in favor of e nabs Plano as his pref-
erence, and ordered accordingly the Instrument
referredso. it is a consort grand. of beautiful
finiah.fn a richly-carved rosewood case. and of
superb tone and action—an instrument worthy In
every respect of the place it Is to occupy. It was
shipped to its destination yesterday. It”
PeruvlauSyru cures Dya epsla,General
Debifify. Livaruornp alnt. Solis. nmors.0hron-
le Diarrhea Nervous Afi'ections. Female Corn-
spsfnts. and all diseases originating in a bad
hats at the blood. ,
.._—‘_————
Wlasnr’s Dal-an of 'lldclerrycnres
Coughs,oolds, Branchitf Whoa in Cough.“-
finensa.Crou|l, Consumpt on, an a diseases of
the Throat, Lungs and Chest. so cents and if a
tbottis.
.———_.————
. Every lady, rich or poor, should be see
usinted with the value .of James Pylc's
earlme for all cleansing purposes. Its use-
fulness in domestic economy cannot well be
over estimated. tf.
———..———-——
lfalaria, Chills and Fever. and Billions attacks
goaltively cured with Emory’s Standard Cure
Illa-an lnfallible remedy; never fails to cure
the most obstinate. long-standing cases where
Qulnfne and all other remedies had failed. They
are prepared expresel for malaricus sectionan
don in boxes, two k nda of Pills. containing a
strong cathartic and a chill breaker. sugar-coat-
ed; contalnlng no Qulnine or Mercury. causing
no griplng or purging; the are mild andemcient
certain ln their action and armless in all cases:
they effectually cleanse the systemand Ive new
life and tone to thebod . As a househol remedy
they are unequalled. or Liver Complaint their
equal Is not known ; one box will have I. wonder-
ful effect on the worse case. They are used and
prescribed by Physiclans. and sold by Druggists
everywhere. or sent by mail 85 and 50 cent boxu.
Emory’s 32"" Cathsrtlc Pills.besr ever made.
only is O a. Standard Cure Co.,fll Nassau St..
New York. class
BIRTHS.
N\N\I\I l\ m;\/\
In Norwalk, Dec. 9, a daughter to Mr.
.and Mrs W J. Finnsy, Jr.
In Norwalk, Dec 15th, a son to Mr. and
Mrs. Dexter Hitchcock.
In Norwalk. Dec- 14, a son to Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Martin.
VfiANew Canaan, Decflfljrby Rev. Geo. 8.
Plus, Edwin K. Hoyt of Ridgefield to Lucy
A., daughter of Mrs. Lockwood. _
In Portohester, Dec. 11th, Miss Josephine
Moore, of New York. to John Rsmson of
Norwalk.
DIED.
I\t\/\/\ n I\lv\’\l\I\I\/\I\l\~\l\ [W
Ianorth Wilton, Nov. 17, Sarah Ann.
wife of Lewis S Seymour. aged 70 years.
In Norwalk. Dec. 15, Anna M., widow of
the late Asa E. smith, aged 78 years and 8
months. .
6' Funeral Tuesday, 19th, at 2 o’clock
from her late residence, East Avenue.
In Quebec, Canada. Nov. 7, Line. twin
daughter of James Bowen, Jr., aged 16 years
and 8 months.
Stolen.
LARGE Bulfalo robs. (lndlan tanned) and a
whalebone whip. If the arty will return
robe and whip a reward of 85 w ll be given and
no questions asked.
1|pr _ A. II. BALDWIN, M. D.
82.000 To LOAN
ON good mortgage security. in sums to please
the borrower. Enquire at once at Boom 2,
Gazette Bulldlng. Still
To Rent.
Apartments Corner Water and
Chapel Street.
Enquire of P. H .Dwyer. Harnessstors. No. I:
Wall at. Itpsl
Special Notice to Ladies!
1 have
200 Pairs of Ladies’ Sample Shoes.
Which I will sell this week
VERY CHEAP.
Call at my factory. Hoyt Street.
7. consists.
Farurrnnn Courv‘rx tin-torus. BANK,
N onwsLK. Comm, Dec. 12, 1882.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders
of this Bank for the election of Directors for
the ensuing year will be held at the banking house
on Tuesday. January 9th 1883, between the hours
of if a. rm, and 12 m.
LESTER. S. COLE.Cashier.
dtbl
Tun Narromtt. BANK or N03WALK,2
Nomvanx, Comm, Dec. 9. 1882.
THE ANNUAL MELTIN G of the Stockholders
of this Bank for the election of‘ Seven direc-
tors to serve the enaulng year wlll be held on
Tnesday.Jannary 9th 1583. Polls open from 10
o’clock a. m., to 11 o’clock a. m.
B. B. CRAUI'URD, Cashier.
Notice.
THE INHABITANTS of the Town of Norwalk
are hereby notified and warned that a Town
Meetinn wtll be held at the Town House. in said
Norwalk, on Thursday the 28th day of' December.
18142. at 2 o’clock. afternoon for the following pur-
poaes to wit: To hear the several annual reports: .
to lay the State, Town. (Including the support of
schools) and Highway taxes; to make an appro-
priation for repair of highways for the current
year, and to to consider and act upon the matter
of authorizing the Selectmen to procure neces-
sary books for a general Index to the land records
of the town and cause the same to he redn-
dexed, and if expedient to make it neceessary
appropriatlon therefore also the request of the
Board of School Vlsltors that the meeting consid-
erand act upon some plan to establish and maln-
taln a High School In and for this town. and to
transact anv further business proper to be brought
before said meeting. .
CHABLES A.BURB.
NELSON .l .CllAW.
WILLIAM C. s AMMIS.
, Dated Norwalk. December is, 1862.
A GREAT FIRE
Could not have created more excitement than the
Low Prices at the
993. STORE
are causing. They have the Largest Stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS
in town. and have marked them at the
Lowest Prices.
BOOKS
are so cheap that they are almost
Given
Come and inspect our stock before buying your
Holiday presents.
Till 99 “Bill SIIIIII
28 WALL STREET.
Have you Heard ?
Santa. Clause
will make his headquarters at the store of
3.5. Blascer.
Ladies, you cannot find a m‘s choice collection
0
Crockeryr Ware
In the market. than now on exhibit. Look at the
New Dinner Sets,
A real work of art in decoration.
TEA SETS,
too numerous to mention in quality. and pattern.
Mgolioa Were a Specialty.
GLAS WARE, finest and choicest.
Every Style an:
2t51
lSelsctmen
in.
Design suitable for usefulness.
new assortment of
In A. M P 8 l
JAPANESE WARE, FANCY GOODS,
CHRISTMAS CARDS, .
And everything included In the line of
HOLIDAY Mill HOME USE.
Be assured, Goods will be sold at the
Lowe-t Rate Possible
to live and let live. Please give as acali.
Ohiistmas Slippers
Some as handsome patcrns as you ever
' saw —
“Make Father.- or Mother, or
Brother, or Sister “ Merry."
Rubber Boots,
OR ARCTICS, »
0R ALASKAS,
MAKE men PRESENTS. ..
A. H. HOYT & CO.
\._____._.___._______.__.______.
\J‘. 3'. 3139001!
is-agent for Dr. Nichols’ "American Reme-
dy.’ also Rowe’s “Medical Discovery” and
“ natant Relief.” These remedies are well
known In Norwalk,eapcclally Howe’s.as it
has cured some severe cases. As store of
ALE-Hoyt Cb Co.
Away. .
Important.
TO THOSE WHO WISH TO PURCHASE
coarseness“
FOR
THE HOLIDAYS.
I have been engaged in the man-
ufacture of Confectionery about six
months and selling at wholesale
only, but now. through the urgent
request 'of many friends I have
opened a candy department in my
Store, where I shall sell at whole-
sale and retail, Confectionery in'
every variety of my own manufac-
ture. which I will guarantee pure.
and unadulterated. Not as cheap
as some sell it in Town, but as
reasonable as Pure Sugar Uandy can
be sold. People do not realizc the
depraved character of some of the
Candy sold throughout this country.
Much of it is made out of term aloe,
or white clay with enough gum to
stick it together. enough sugar to
sweeten it, and enough coloring
matter to make it look gay.
Ihave also the usual line of Toy
Books and holiday publications.
Chatterbom, 5 different kinds, rang-
ing in price from 50c to $1.00. - A
beautiful line of Boa: Paper. Diaries
for 1883 in endless variety ranging
in price from 100 to $3.00, and
every thing in the smoking line.
Very Respectfully,
S. K. STANLEY.
No. 43 Wall st.
Norwalk, Dec. 18, 1882.
, N. B.—I would respectfully sug-
gest to Purchasers of Holiday Goods
to bray as early in the week as pos-
sible and avoid the rush which is
sure to come Saturday, when I shall
have all the weekly Papers that are
usually issued the following’Mondey.
lull
CHRISTMAS!
CHRISTMAS!
BARGAINS l
BARGAINS l“
. &H ,
Holiday" Presents.
A choice lot of FURS at whole-
sale prices.
A fine assortment of Ladies’ and
Misses’ CLOAKS and DOLMAN S.
A bargain in DRESS GOODS,
reduced to 12.} cents. ,
A case of Ladies’ SKIRTS, at less
than value.
A job in PRINTS. best quality,
at 5 cents per yard.
A 50 dos. lot of Fancy and Plain
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS,fi'om
15 cents up.
A fine line of SILK HANDKER-
CHIEFS, of all grades and prices.
A large assortment of WOOLEN
GOODS. in Hoods, N ubias, Jackets,
Gloves, Mitts, Joe.
A specialty in UN LAUN DRIED
SHIRTS, made for our trade, at 75
cents.
A bargain in White and Colored
WOOLEN BLANKETS.
A full line of FANCY GOODS
for Presents don’t fail to see them.
All our stock of CARPETS will
be sold‘at Wholesale Prices until.
Inventory. - .
Please call early and secure bar-
gains.
Scofleld & Hoyt,
No. 3 Gazette Building.
Wall Street-
Bronzes,
Note a few of my Prices.
I: Z T3121"
Forks, -
. “ Napkin
Ghlldren’s Sets, Knife, Fork and Spoon, 75 cents.
{13- Call and get a copy of Prize Rebus. Prizes to be‘given on January 2nd, 1883.
Don’t Forget the Address.
.1. SPENCER, No. 3 Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
Limoges Faience,
Berbesant Vases,
FOR "THE HOLIDAYS!
~ ‘J.3Pchsn
Has the Largest Stock of Goods in his line ever shown in NorWaIk at Prices Lower than ever.
French Clocks, with Cathedral Strike, A
Rogers’ Groupes of Statuary,
Ladies’ Chatelaine Watches in Gold, Silver and Nickel. ,
Gentlemen’s Gold and Silver Watches in a great variety of styles,
Ladies’ Gold Sets, Earrings and Pins. '
DIA.MONDSI:‘
In Rings, Lace Pins, Earrings, Studs, and Collar Buttons,
At .Very Low :Prloes.
Solid Silver and Plated Ware in all the Latest Styles.
2 I have taken the Special Agency and keep a large Stock‘of the celebrated
Rockford Railway Time Keepers.
Silver Plated Tea Spoons, from 75 cents a. set,
6‘
“ $1.50 '
“ 1.50
Rings, “ ‘ .25 ‘
Opera Glasses, so,
\_
6‘
fl
“
and if you want a Present for the
nice
Diamonds for your
Diamond, Gold and Sillerilatclles,
' JEWELRY, SOLID SILVER AND
PLATED ' WARE, '
In almost endless variety, and at very low prices can be found at
JACKSON’S.
We have a full line of these goods selected especially for the
HOLIDAY TRADE.
thi4 is the place to find it. In short, if you are intending to make-a
present to any of your friends of a Good, Handsome, Useful, and Durable
CHRISTMAS .GIFT,
DON’T FAIL TO GO TO
JacksoNés
BEFORE PURCHASING.
Stop and Look at their Window.
BABY we have it. If you want a
set of
Wife Cor Sweetheart,
Wuasemsts. ‘ -
\IW I\I\/\
\MMMMAA
Opera. Rouge.
1'. W. MITCHELL. - - - MANAGER
Wednesday Evening, lleo. 201i].
humor to Benedict
FAMOUS OIOAIITIO MINSTREIS
AND
lflltary Uniformed Ir ass Band.
Biggest Minstrel Show on Earth.
BEORGANIZED ON A GRAND SCALE.
Grand, Diversified. Musical Entertainment.
Tickets only 85 and 60 cents.
Reserve your
seats at Betts’ and Comatock’a, its!
M11810 Hall.
I'. M. “APP ....... . ............ . ......... MANAGER
THE HOLIDAY EVENT I
Saturday Evening, Dec. 23.
First appearance here of the eminent tragedlan
MMWM
Supported by themnst Powerful Company ever
Organized. under no manuement ol'
WM. M. CONNER.
In SHERIDAN KNOWLE’S Great Tragedy
”VIROINIOS,”
The Roman Father.
Introducing the Superb Costumes and Armor
outplayed in Mr. McCullough’s revival of this
Tragedy at the Theatre Royal. Drury Lane, Lon-
on.
Seats now on sale at SI. Admissjon so and 75
cents. lthi
ISTBICTOF NORWALK.II.PrcbateCoan
December ibth.A. D..l .
Estate of HARRIET BRADY, late of Nor-
walk. insald diatrict,deceased . .
Captain-That the Administrator. exhibit his
Administration account to this Court for ad-
lnstment at the Probate Office ln Norwalk,
on the-39th day of Decembeszsc, ato o’clock, fore.
noon; and t at all persons interested in said
Estate may be notified thereof. the Adminle
trator will cause this order to be published in‘
anewspaper printed in Fair-field County. and post
a ccpy thereof on the slim-post in said Norwalk.
nearesttheplace where t a deceased last dwelt
at least ten days before said ”thday of Decem
bgi. 188 ASA B. WUODWARD. Judge.
1 . _ .
DISTRICT 01‘ NORWALK as. Probate Court
December 18th, A. 1)., l as. .
Estate of ISAAC FANCHEff, late of Wilton, in
said District deceased.
ORDERED-That the Administratomls honlaston.
exhlbit his Administration account tozthis court
for adjustment.» the Probate 0filcs fl. Norwalk.
on the 3rd day of January. luau, at 9 o’clock,
forenoon: and that all persons Interested In
said estate ma be notified thereof. the sand Ad-
ministrator wi [cause this order to be publish-
ed in newspaper rinted in h‘airfield Count .and
post a copy thereo on the sign- oat ln aaf Wil-
ton, nearest the place where t a deceased last
dwelt, at least ten days before said 8rd day of
Janna 1m
ltlli ry. ASAS.WO0DWARD,Jadge.
MACHINISTSmfi'ggg-ggn
A Handsome
Christmas
Present i
Glirzes’ Fine Crayons!
‘ Glmes’ fault at Water Colors!
Glistes’ India In .9 I
Glines’ floudos'r: .'
Glz'nes’ MW Style Cabinets!
Glines’ fans! futures .’
Gliwes" Easel flacgue: .’
Gliner’ forceful)”, and
Watch flies! fiche": .’ In fact
.flJVI/‘THIJVG YOU W'AJVT,
GLIiiEs’,
50‘ W0. 11 Main Street.
.3i
FRENCH MARBLE
CLOCKS,
Rich and Elegant Assortment.
STUARTX: SHEPARD
_ Importers,
2 Maiden Lane.mrnmdwayfl.Y.
DOWN TOWN SPECIAL AGENTS
son
AMERICAN WALTHAM
WATOIIES.
lliamanlls, Ilioh Jewelry and
Fancy Goofs.
NOTICE.
1 have sole right in Norwalk-and South Nor-
walk tor the
Starr lie-grinding Steam Valve.
Steam users will do well to examine thls vs've
before buyingfhe common Globe Valve. which
will only stay tight for a short time. This valve
In made of the '
Very Issac Sloane literal, :
Well put together and can be re-seated by 'nd-
Ing. without taking itfrom its place, mak ng it
as good and common valves.the cost not being
but a small advance over the others.
' C. W. BURRITT.
ICI
Send 1 Co. for five pieces of pop
ular vocal and instrumental music
Full size, Best Paper. Would
cost $2 at any music store.
WILLIS WOODWARD & 00..
817 (c 819 Broadway, N. Y.
NOTICE...
AN APPLICATION will be made fora Special
Charter for building and equippln a
fsallroad. from the New York nuts Line
at Greenwich, through the State to the eastern
boundary line between this State and lshode 1.
land, running through the following towns:
Greenwich, Stamford, Darren, Norwalk, West-
port. Fairbsld. Bridge rt, Stratford. Milford.
Orange. New Haven. t Haven, North Bran-
foru. uuilf'ord. Madison. - hester. Lyme. East
Haudam. Salem. Mottville,- Norwich,» Preston,
Griswold, Volentown, and other toll on in Con-
. necticut adjoining the same. at the sitting of the
next General-asaembl at Hartford-
NEW YORK & CONN CTICUT AIR LINE
RAILWAY CO.
“51
lmoe '
Holiday
Goods I
A Great Variety at Lu Prices!
Great attraction at the
5c.’(_Counter.
FOR A
Christmas
/ New Years
P n E s E gar T
Singer Machine .
Price 322.00.
CALL AND. SEE ME.
.I.F. BENNETT
19 Main Street.
G‘
Christmas
Wiiljoon be here now. and
Readman Bros.
Hllllii’iiiii ES!
Don’t delay,buf come at once before the rush
begins.
Hofi3$¥'”fii"§i‘nos.
0
summit.
new YEARS.
\
Eduard Street
Will open today one of the finest
lines of
HOLIDAY Goons
ever shown in Norwalk, in addition
to his regular stock. An invitation-
to all to examine.
In order to'reduce stock before Jan.
lat. will offer Special Bargains com-
‘ meneing'thisfiweek.
Edward Street,
the Price call in Gulls Store,
No. 5 Gazette Building.
1"
_ s.“ gOUIR. CAPITAL.
onrdifnd'n'fiililmmfiit‘d
WHEAT
$50
plan.
1881, both t
ments of SIS so :I' data ”“1““.
have been
thed first ofeverymnmonth‘ m I
ins It‘ll: original inveatm'e'nuan I
srocxs moms...” mama n.2, ,
ments of fund W sent t... W;
want responsible amen, who will
rem on crop! and introduce the
commissions paid.
3‘00 plan. Liberal
FLEIIIII l IEIIII m
Ins-Inn.
I. . star 1) Pnzs’r.
on S E 0!. IA s 3‘49}
l Dated atN rwalk. Demands“.
“stimulant.”
Norwalk Chronicler