Nerwelk Gazette. Tuesday, February 2'7, 1883. Editorial Letter. WAsniNo-rox, D. 0., Feb. 25, 1883. , DEAR GAza'I'rx: The Ltarifi bill has finally passed the Senate after weeks of the most faithful, patient, and painstaking labor, for which its cham- pions in the Senate should receive the public gratitude. What is to be its ultimate fate in the House or in a committee of conference is one of those-things “no fellow can; find out" at‘this present writing. The hope pre- vails that such a change of the House rules may be made as will permit its reference to acbmmittee of conference and if this be done, the new tarifi will become a law prior to March 4th. ‘ , There has been unusual success in running through the principal opposition bills, and there should be some time left for action on many of the most important private bills and matters on the calendars of the two Houses. EXTRA sassron. It is not believed that there will be any extra session called by the President, even though the tariff bill should fail. As a pure- ly partizan piece of strategy, it would no doubt inure to the Administration party, if the tariff were left for the incoming demo- cratic House to go to pieces upon next win- ter, as democrats themselves freely admit their party is sure to do. WAsnmorox's BIRTHDAY. Washington’s Birthday was universally observed here except in Congress. .Both Houses continued their sessions until late in the eVening. Large numbers of visiting strangers crowded the boat to Mount Ver- non, but the most notable public recognition of the day was made by the Masonic Lodge at Alexandria, of which Washington was a member. This lodge was Organized in 1782. After the death of Gen. Washington the name of the lodge _was changed by special dispensation from Alexandria lodge, No. 22, to Alexandria Washington lodge, No. 22, and it was this same lodge that laid, with Masonic ceremonies, the. cornerstone of the present Capitol building in this city in 1793, Gen. Washington con- ducting them as Worshipful Master. There is much to interest members Of the “craft" in this lodge. As one enters, on the right appears the life-size oil painting of Gen. La- fayette wearing the apron of a Knight Tem- . plar, while at the other right-hand corner is a similar portrait of Gen. Washington wear- ing the apron of a Royal Arch Mason. The chair also occupied by ,Gen. Washington as Worshipful Master is here and is used by the present master of the lodge. In a glass case among other relics are the gloves and apron Of Washington which he wore during attendance at the lodge meetings, the apron being the handiwork of Mrs. General La- fayette. Upon the east wall of the lodge room hangs a smaller Oil portrait of Gen. Wash- ington, which is the last likenesss ever paint- ed of the illustrious first President of the United States. After the lodge was declared open on the 22d, a gavel was presented to the Master made from the old oak tree which had stood for hundreds of years in front of the man— sion at Mount Vernon, but was blown down during a storm last August. The Master of Washington lodge accepted the gavel, which was used during the interesting ceremonies of the day. About 11 o'clock the lodge was “called off,”‘and the members forming in_ line, and marahaied by Major George Dufley proceeded to Christ church where they at- tended divine service. The ceremonies were continued at the lodge room in the evening at which there was a very large attendance Of members and visiting members from other lodges. Among the prominent visiting Masons sit- ting in the lodge room was R. W. W. B. Issues, of Richmond, grand secretary of Virginia, and a native of Norwa a. At the banquet in the evening some 200 visiting Masons were present from the Grand lodges Of different States. Avery pretty souvenir of the occasion had been prepared by the lodge committee in the shape of a programme of the day and night's proceedings and menu of the ban- quet. It appeared to be a little book, but a close inspection revealed to Masons the form Of the'Masonic lambskin apron, upon which were imprinted in gold letters the name of lodge and dates 1783 and 1883 and a portrait of Gen. Washington. The regular toasts were, first, “The Day We Celebrate,” responded to by Past'Grand Worshipful Master W. H. Lambert, who gave a brief but succint history of the Alex- andria Worshipful lodge. The toast “The Grand Lodge of Virginia," was responded to by William B. Isaacs, grand secretary of the Grand lodge of Virginia, who dwelt upon the growth and teachings of the order. LOYAL LEGION. Thursday evening the military order of the Loyal Legion tendered to their friends a reception and banquet in observance of \Vaslrington's Birthday. It was a novel and brilliant entertainment, at which Gen. Haw- ley replied to the toast of “The Army and Navy." He said it was eighteen years since he heard the last gun. War is not an un- mixed evil. The country is basking in peace when suddenly the earthquake of war breaks over it. The brown farmer boys come down from thé‘hills into the valleys, and the city streets belch out their hordes, who go down into the battle into long lines. They live outside of themselves and are willing to die for something they don’t care two cents about. We passed through the greatest of all wa'fs and the world looked on and thought we would be the most disorganized people on the face of the earth. But this state of af- fairs did not occur. The men went back to the fields and peace settled over the land. The soldiers had learned obedience, and they have obeyed the laws. Gen. Hawlcy gave many incidents of the war, and closed by saying that it was fought by young men. "God bless brave young men,” he said, “the . young men who will charge into the gates of hell if need be. Start any enterprise no matter how foolhurdy‘ and you will find five hundred young men to go with you. We will have no more war. We are growing. In 1902 we will have 100,000,000 people, No nation will want to fight us. God grant there may never be any necessity for it.” oAsmonTIrD BUOYS. The Speaker has laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury in reply to an inquiry from Congress concerning the lighting of beacons and buoys. The letter is accompanied by a report from the light house board, setting forth the success of experiments with gaslighted buoys in Currituck Sound, North Carolina, and New York harbor. The Secretary renews the ex- pression in his annual report of the opinion that experiments in European waters justify the belief that gas may be thus introduced with good effect and with. economy to the service. This is the device that William St. John, of Norwalk, was here for several weekslast session, so earnestly urging the adoption of. WASHINGTON MONUMENT. While the House had under consideration the item in the sundry civil bill appropriat. . ing $150,000 for the completion of the W ash- ington monument. Mr. Iliscock, in reply to aquestiou by Mr. Springer, stated that the monument would be completed two years from July 1 next. Tim CIVIL sExVIca COMMISSION. _ r'The nominations of Dormau B. Eaton, of New York, John M. Gregory, of Illinois, and Leroy W. Thomau, of Ohio. as members of the civil service commissicn, have been sent to the Senate by the President. Mr, Eaton is a well-known writer upon the sub- ject of civil service reform. Dr. Gregory is a native of New York, and has held many other public positions of importance, and is now president of the Illinois board of health. Mr. Thoman, of Youngstown, Ohio, is a 'lawyer, in the active practice of his profes- sion, and is thirty-eight or forty years of age. In politics he is a democrat, and in 1881 re- ceived a large vote in convention for the nomination as candidate for Governor of 1 Ohio. ' ‘ MINISTER T0 MADRID. Mr. John W. Foster, of Indiana, who was yesterday nominated as minister to Madrid, has for some time past been engaged in law practice in Washington. The nomination is understood to have been made at the instance of Secretary Frelinghuyseuiwith special ref- erence to the naturalization and other ques- tions pending between Spain and the United States, with which Mr. Foster‘s experience as minister to Mexico and St._Petersburg made him familiar. His mission is therefore regarded as of a temporary character. Mr. Foster will not sail for about two months and will return as soon as the matters in issue are decided. RED CLOUD's PONIES. Red Cloud, the Indian chief. was before the House committee on appropriations this morning. Some wag told him that Mr. Cox, of New York, member of the committee, was related to a famous Indian chief named “Sunset.” Thereupou Red Cloud addressed the committee collectively, but Mr. Cox, of New York, especially. His speech trans- lated was that there was stolen from him one hundred ponies. He wanted pay for them. He had been offered cows in payment for his ponies, he said, but was a man Of sense, and wanted money. ‘ . “What do you want cash for i” asked Mr. Cox assuringly, chipped in with the cheerful observation that he thought Mr. Red Cloud was rapidly becoming civilized. “Me great big Chief. Owe much money. Want cash so can pay debts,” ejaculated Red Cloud. “Now, I know‘you are civilized,” exclaim- ed the chairman. “Nobody but a very high- ly civilized man could run in. debt $10,000 with your limited opportunities. If you would move down to Wall street you could fail for a million in a year or two." Poor Red Cloud made much merriment for the committee and reporters, and yester- day left without either the cows or the money, for his wild home in the for West, and yet it is true that the government did take his ponies and never paid a cent for them. . NATIONAL AID ’1‘0 EDUCATION. The committee of the National Education Association, appointed for the purpose, have had important conferences with the Senate and House committees on education. The committee was represented by its chairman, M. A. Sewell, secretary of like state school board of Maryland, B. G. Northrop and A. H. Emory, Of Connecticut. ' ' FALSE DETECTIVES. The disclosures implicating the Capitol city detectives with the thieves and burglars are truly appalling. They are proven to have been acting in conjunction with each other for years and dividing the booty, and when the burglary business became dull, they are shown to have sent to other cities and invited the presence of the most notorious thieves here. Mr. J. W. Thompson, president Of the Metropolitan National Bank, is mainly entitled to the credit of having smoked the villians out. PERSONAL. Mr. Scofield’s commission as postmaster at Stamford, has been made out and his con- firmation is assured, although two or three new applicants .have applied for the place since Mr. Scofield's appointment. Mr. Charles Dudley Warner, one of the Hartford Owrant's editorial stafi, has been the personal lion here the past week. He is the guest of Senator and Mrs. Hawley, who gave a card reception in his honor on the 22d. He was at the President’s reception to Ma- pleson operatic company in the evening, and. on Wednesday evening next, it is announced that the President will give a dinner compli- mentary to him at the White House. But then Warner not only bears his honor meek- ly. bgt deserves all that can be bestowed. Mr. L. B. Monroe and wife, of New Ca- naan ; Rev. W. H. Holman and- Mrs. C. H. Perry and daughter, of Southport ; Leeds & Searlcs, of New Haven ; Kellogg and Cowell, of Waterbury; H. Wales Lines and wife, of Meriden; W. R. Buruham, of Norwich; ex- Congressman Landers and wife, and F. A? Wadsworth and bride, of Farmington; John E. Earle, Gen. Geo. H. Harmon, of New Haven; C. E. Goep and Dr. Bacon, of Hart- ford, are among the Connecticut people who have been here the ‘past week. Henry P. Price reported James Cousins, Jr. as luxuriating on Florida oranges and fleas When he left that summer clime. As ever, ..____._—— The Vacant Presidency. As foretold in last week’s GAZETTE, Mr. A. S. Hurlbutt, at the meeting of the Board of Directors, tendered his resignation as President of the Danbury & Norwalk Rail- road. The resignation was accepted, but no successor being appointed, Mr. F. St. John Lockwood, the Vice-President, will perform the duties of that office until such time as the board may elect a president. Various names are suggested of those who would be com- petent and best fitted to fill that important position, and, perhaps, no road in the coun- try has better material from which to select. In this connection it might be well to call attention to Mr. Charles E. St. John. He is a young man of rare executive ability and is so situated that he could devote his whole time to the afiairs and welfare of the road— a matter of no small importance to be looked at. To be sure there are Others who would make excellent presidents, but at the present writing, in our opinion there are none in whom the interests of the road could be bet- ter secured than in the selection of .Mr. St. John. B. Postmaster at Stamford. Mr. George E. Scofield who has been \se— lected as successor to Mr. Daskam deceased, will, we predict, make a faithful and com- petent public servant. He is a native Of- Stamford and at present is clerk of the Pro- _bate Court a position which he has held for several years, and the duties devolving upon him have been satisfactorily performed. Mr. Scofield has served a long term as Town Committee-Tan on the Republican Commit- tee, aud he also served with credit in the 28th Regiment, Connecticut Infantry, under the late Col. Samuel P. Ferris. His extensive and familiar acquaintsnce with the citizens of Stamford, will boot benefit to him in his new position. Our Model Clothing Emporium. Messrs. Comatock Brothers have long eu- joyed the esteem of the purchasing public as well by their courteous attention to the wants of their customers as by the unfailing de- pendence which may always be placed upon ' the goods they sell. . They have recently purchased a large stock of apring goods, and now ofler at prices to suit, the best and most complete assortment of goods in their line to be found anywhere this side of New York city- And, too; they are not behind even that place, for, with their long experience and exceptional facilities for the purchase and manufacture of goods, they are enabled often to findersell the Gotham clothing houses. ' The utmost reliance may be placed on all they say, and those desiring anything in the clothing line will do well to give them a call. Bowling. L at Friday evening a bowling match took place at Grumman Brothers’ bowling alley, between the city and borough bowling clubs. This match was the second of a series, the city bowlers being victorious in both. Five games were bowled, South Norwalk captur- ing four. mAfifigsq-.- Up-townitcs found the two horse cars on; comfortably crowded last Wednesday night. after the Pat Rooney show. We understand the scarcity Of cgrs resulted from the sleep- ing propensities Of a high’ofileiai who only wake up when drivers and conductors had gone home and then seemedsurprisedvo hear that there was any show. 1Much Arithmetic. The NORWALK GAZETTE asks lhe attention of its readers to a statement of moneys stolen by democratic officials in five Southern States to the amount of $1,250,000, and invites them to calculate how much the democrats would steal out of the national treasury if once they got a crack at it Well, the thing can be calculated on that basis. $1,250,000 divided by 5 gives a qrmlient of $260,000 per Stale of democratic stealings, and this sum multiplied for convenience sake, by 40, would give $10,000,000 for a democratic crack at the Federal strong box. How gladly would the people of these United States have compromised with what the GAZETTE truth- fully but cuttingly calls the "scalawag Re- publicans" for stealings of only $10,000,000 a year, for the last twenty years! The GAZETTE has found without difficulty a basis of calculation for possible democratic steal- ings, but no one can find such a norm for the actual Republican robberies already accom— plished. Their name is legion and their influence is everywhere. Every man, woman and child in the republic has paid and pays hourly a contribution to the inconceivable sum in the cost of government, in every article of fOOd,iu every article of clothing, in fuel, in lights, in water, in subscriptions to the Norwalk GAzaTTa. If the thefts had been but $5,000,000 8. year all these neces- saries of life would have been cheaper to every one and theGAzu'rTu might have quali- fied its sweeping denunciation Of its own party—New York World. February 19. And that is the best defence you can make, is it? The great oracle, "the calcium light, \ brass band and jumbo” of the democratic party, not of New York State only, but Of the entire c-runtry! As smaller of figure; any four year old school-boy can do much more difficult examples than the World mathematician parades as having successfully accomplished. As to your correctness in our proposition, you have only displayed the usual democratic characteristic, for you have “taken" tire utmost important factor from it. We said‘ that “$1,250,000 had been stolen by democrats within a flu: ’short weeks.” That is the basis upon which we want it calcula- ted and so stated it. and we can hardly believe tirat the World “the great city daily” of the democracy would willingly stoop to such petty “garbling” and misrepresentation. But, as you have taken the witness stand, and profess to know something of arithmetic, we will put the question to you plainly, and if you are in earnest and really can figure you will undoubtedly acquire some informa- tion which will benefit yourself. It would not be justice to your party to take the steal- ings of five impoverished Southern States as a fair sample of demoeratic ability in that direction, therefore we propose to take a u average the stealings of the “Tweed Ring” during their rule under the democratic party 'in New YOrk. Take that sum and multiply it by forty and you will get the amount that the democrats would steal from the State Treasuries, but you would still beinignor- ance of what they would steal from the Government. The only fair way to get at that sum is to approximate What each demo- cratic ofilce-holder would steal, and as “the only way to judge the future is by the past,’ we shall again have to fall back upon New York as an example and request you to take the sum that Isaac V. Fowler stole when he was Postmaster in your city under. a demo- cratic administration, multiply it by the number of federal ofilce-holders in the Uni- ted States, aud you will then get some slight idea of what kind of a “swcat”,the democrats would give that t.‘Federai strong box”, if they ever get near it. If the sum we have given you is too difficult, come up and see us and our office-boy will figure it out for you. fiAs to the Republican stealings, you have sort of fired your gun into the air, and we do not see that you have hit anything. Such statements as you made carry no weight for you are too "general.” and do not give us any' definite figures. Then again, you have very materially weakened your article among a truth-loving people, by your false state— ment concerning the GAZETTE’B subscription list. We are willing to admit that our list of subscribers has been increased of late, yet when 'you make the bold statement that “every man, woman and child in. the Republic contributes in subscriptions to the Norwalk GAZETTE" we ask you, as a matter of justice to our creditors to prove your assertion, or else deny it. You evidently wish to flatter us or else you have been misinformed. Collision in as Fog. Two LOCOMOTIVES WRECKED, Ax OIL TANK BURSTS, AND DAMAGE AMOUNTING To $20,000 ENTAILED. Tuesday ' morning last, during a thick fog, a night freight train five hours late, on the Danbury and Norwalk railroad; approaching Danbury ran into Engine No. l of the Shepaug railroad bound for Berlrel. Both trains were running at the rate o125 miles an hour and the crash as the two euros to- gether was terrific. __ Immedia:ely behind the engine of the freight train was a tank car Of oil which burst, the oil flying over the- engine, the fire box of which was open. The "oil blazed in a second, and quicker than thought the engine and four forward cars were wrapped in flames. The oil, running down on the meadows by the side of the track, Which were covered with ice, present- ed a river of fire, which spread alarmingly. The fire department succeeded in extinguish- ing the burning oil before it had spread to the bridge and shops not far away.’ Had the accident secured. a few rods further west several hat factories would have been inevit- ably destroyed. The force of the collision overthrew‘ the stove in the caboose at the rear Of the freight train. which took fire from the burning coals and soon became ,a total wreck. The mail from New York which was in the caboose. comprising Desi-1y 2,000 letters, was damaged, though the writ- ten directions on the envelopes were for the most part intact. After its reception Post,- master Tweedy's apartments reminded pat- rons strongly of afarmei’s smoke house in early Spring. Four cars and the caboose of the up freighttrain were destroyed by fire, and both engines were knocked entirely out of shape. Engineer Dexter of the up freight was burned and out about the face, hands and arms, brakeman Ziegler of the Shepaug was buried in the coal tender of No. 1. The accusation tuat somebody blundered in allow- ing the Shepaug engine to start, when it was known that the delayed freight had the right of way, is made, and it may be true, but the fog and the fact that two engineers by the name of Wheeler were alluded to in the directions issued from bead-quarters are the real causes. Fortunately no lives were lost. Information‘ls received that Master Mechanic N. M.George. of the D. 85 N. road, has made arrangements for the rebuilding of the two locomotives injured by the collision, at Patterson, N. J. The cost repairing the two engines will be between $4,000 and $5,000, both requiring new cylinders. The caboose and wood work on the Danb'ury locomotive. was insured. The Naptha Tank contained about 4,500 gallons and was consigned to the Danbury Gas' Light Company, which fluid the company use in the manufacture of gas. All of the trucks and iron work, on the burned box cars and caboose are intact and the cost of rewoodiug the box cars will be some $200 each. ‘ List of iinclaIfiiOleftcfngiiaTning in the Post Office at Norwalk, Conn. Feb. 24,1883. Adams, Charles F. ; Brush. Mabel; Beck, Lily; Brown, Charles H. ; Bennett, Geo.W; Crossmon, Orrin E.; Davis, Renia; Ed- mouds, J. W.; Edman, Miss Bell; Finni- gan, Annie; Griffen, William; Gingras, Georgina; Green,Francis E , Hurs,Adolph: Hurley, Miss; Hayes, Walter; Hine, Wil- bur; Jennings, Julia Ann; Kearns, John; May, Annie; Miller, J. W.; Muiliu, Katy; Merz. Marie, 2; Monaahan, Mary; Pierson, Mrs. ; Prescott, Julia; Phillron, H. M. ; Pel~ ton, Ed. ; Rundell, Abbie L.; Roach, Jimmie Radcliffe, Thomas; Secley, Phebey; Smith, Miss Emma; Trounson, Mamie ; Whold Mrs. Bertha; Waterman, J. M. ' 'Attcst, Chas. leslead, P. M.- ——~-7-~.-~¢>—~- .. —- The new steamer Oregon built for the Guiou line is 520 feet long- 54 feet wide, 40 feet high, with five decks. Her lonpage is 7,500 tons, and she is capable of carrying 1,800 per son s. —-—.¢O~:O———-‘-—- Horsford’s Bread Preparation is a superior article for making light bread, biscuit, cakes find pastry. It is better and healthier than an ordinary baking powder; and costs much less. _ . Obituary. CHARLOTTE n. ELY. It is our painful ‘duty to record the decease of Miss Charlie, daughter of Hon. D. P. Ely of South Norwalkmhich occurred at midday on Saturday last. During her long and painful illness, every means that medical skill could devise in treatment and in change of climate, and the loving kindness of father, sisters. relatives and friends, have all been exerted in behalf of her recovery, but alas! it was not to be, and now she has been t-rkcn from her earthly home, temporal, to a heavenly home, eternal. Her father. sisters, relatives and sorrowiug friends, will, we are sure, accept the kind sympathy so freely given their. by the community generally, and will try and realize that their loss ‘is her gain, and that though the parting here is sad, the rc-uuion in the world to come, “is joy everlasting." During the last fifteen years of her life (having early been bereft of a mother) the deceased has had the cares of the household, and in the performance of this duty she has ever been thoughtful, careful . and kind. The hungry have never turned away without food, and in her intercourse with her friends and neighbors, she has always been bright, pleasant and cheerful, and her loss will be sadly felt by all who knew her. Only the day before her deceasc, she sent by a sister a sum of mouey_to a poor woman, that will give her comfort and happiness in these cheerless winter months. Notwithstanding her numerous domestic duties, Miss Charlie made time to devote to her natural taste in painting, and lisr family and friends now. possess several sketches and copies of her haudiwark that show real ar- tistic [ante and skill. These paintings will now possess a value to them, beyond price. During her long and often severely painful illness, the deceased has ever been patient and brave, a'ud always thoughtful for the comfort and happiness of her companions and friends; and it is a comfort for them to know that the few last days of her life ware cheerful and painless, and that her spirit took its flight to God without a struggle or sigh. ' “0 say, why age, and grief, and pain, Shall long to go, but long in vain ? While youth, that every eye makes glad, And beauty, all in radiance clad, And goodness, cheering every heart, Come. but come only to depart; Sunbeams, to cheer life’s wintry day. Sunbeams. to fiash.thcu fade away i" REV. WILLIAM C: HOY'I‘. After a service of nearly half a century as clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. William C. Hoyt passed away peacefully, and in the firm hope of perfect reward, at his retiltnce in Stamford on Thursday last in his 71st year. He was one‘ of the Oldest ministers of the New York East Conference, and his long life can be recorded truthfully as one of usefulness. He took an active interest in church work till the last moment, though for ten years last past he had been superannuated,preaching onlywhen his services were needed. He was-presiding eiderof the Bridgeport district from 1860 to 1863,and hebad teen stationed as pastor at Sag Harbor, Brooklyn, New Haven, Middletowu, South Norwalk and Stamford. Au earnest man and true, he could exclaim with that great exemplar of religious truth, St. Paul, “I have fought the go in fight, I iravc kept the faith.” ——-. A Case for Help. We have received the following letter from Mr. Charles S. Belden of Cincinnati, in which he portrays his unfortunate condi- tion from fire and flood. We know Mr. Belden to be a worthy man and if any he:'e desire to aid him we shall be happy to open ‘a subscription list and forward all amounts : CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 14th. EDITOR NORWALK GAstTn : DEAR SIR—TWO months since my business here was consumed by fire. 1 lost almost all I had besides being injured and laid up seven weeks. I had just been able last week to go to work when this terrible flood came and being in the submerged district all work stopped at the factory and I had to leave my dwelling, taking Iny two children and only what few;clothes Icould carry in tv’vo baskets and a small valise. I am quartered now on a friend, but he is out of work and is almost as badly off as myself.‘ The pittance is doled out by the Relief Committee is as usual gobled up by the least deserving, and it is like a blow in the face to a man like me to ask anything of tl‘em. My friends here are like myself. I did have an uncle Frederick Belden living in Norwalk, besides cousins and other relatives who are able to assist me. Grandmother Belden lived in Wilton where I went to school. My father was Charles Belden. I don’t know how many' of my family are alive, as it’s been some time since I had any communication with any of them. My Object in writing to you is to ask if you willtry and notify them of my distress and to beg of them for God's sake to send me some assistance as I am in dire need. It will be weeks before I can get to work, and God only knows what I and my mOtherless children will do till then. My furniture, bedding and clotlriug I suppose is ruined and lost, as I have not been able to get within a half mile Of the house for five days. I can furnish you any references as to my character and integrity, and trust you will their help. . Hoping almost against hope, I remain Yours truly CHARLES S. Brennan. Some of the relatives of Mr. Belden referred to are dead and others out of town, and al- though the latter have been notified it will be some time before their aid can avail. The case needs zinmedlate attention and news said before, if any feel disposed to contribute we will cheerfully forward all amounts as re- ceived. A Brilliant'Wedding. About one hundred guests assembled Thursday night ot the residence of Captain Enoch Wood, No. 21, Elm street, the occa- sion being the wedding of his daughter Lucy E., to Mr. Henry W. Russell of New Haven . In the parlor of the residence an arch of hemlock laurel and palm had been artistically arranged and under its suggestive shade the happy couple were united. The impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. C. Hovey of New Haven, and after the twain had been pronounced one and the congratu- lations of friends'had been received a boun- tiful collation was served. The bride was tastefully dressed in white and looked be- witchingiy lovely. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie E. Hoyt and Miss Emma Ben- nett. Among the guests . we noticed the parents and four grandparents of the groom, Mr.‘ and Mrs. C. M. Loomis and Mr. and Mrs. Lozell Foote Of New Haven, Mr. Chas. Brown of the New Haven Journa' and Courier, Mr. and Mrs. Rosswell Farren of New Haven, Mrs. Farren of New York and Mrs. Mary H. Treat of Bridgeport. The piesents w re numerous and handsome. following being some Of them : Portrait of‘hride’s father, in oil, painted by C. H. Loomis Of New Haven, brother-iu-law of the bride—life size and an excellent like- ness; a bed quilt pieced by Mrs. L. D. Whee- ler, grandmother of the bride, a lady 78 years of age; 1 large Majolica water pitcher ; 2 Majolica pickle dishes; 1 Majolica tea pot; 2 large dinner castors; 1 breakfast castor; I don. silver knives; 1 silver cake basket; 1 doz. silver tea spoons; 3 pickle casters; 1 doz. cut glass lemonades; V2 doz. ‘ cut glass single fruits with knife; white satin toilet cushion with embroiderd bottles; 2 Majolica cusps- d ires; 1 hanging lamp; 2 sets table mats; 1 tible lamp; 1 blue toilet set; 1 pink toilet 8'31; 1 elegant silvor butter dish and knife; VJ/g doz; silver napkin rings; Imustard pot and spoon; 1 pair 'mantel vases; 1 case silver fruit knives; 1 large album; 1 plaque with landscape; 1 large white vase hand-painted; 1 pair mantel ’ vases 2 plaque wallpockets; 1, spoon.lrolder; l pinkplush stand covu; 1 pink and gilt bequet uolder; % doz. embroidered handkerchiefr; 1 large cut glass fruit dish; 1 berry spoon, silver; 2 vols.‘ standard works; 1 clock ; 1 square plate glass mirror, garnet plush frame; 2 rugs; :1 pair rare blankets 1 china tea set; 1 decorated chamber set; 1 paintedtiu chamber set; white bed spread;' 1 ornamented scrap basket; 1 silver jewel casket; 2 table spoons; embroidered table spread ; 4 tidies, and many other handsome presents which want of space prevents us listing. ' The happy couple left on the midnight train for Providence and vicinity on their bridal trip. About the first of May they in- tend to commence housekeeping in New see some of my relatives. if alive, and ask f . A CARA). At a special meeting of PncaNix ENGINE COMPANY, No. 1, held in their rooms Feb. 20, 1883, .a committee Was appointed to draft resolutions on the death Of their late Brother member. They reported the following :— WiinanAs, It has pleased AlmightyGod in His all seeing wisdom to call from our midst our beloved and faithful brother, DaWrTT C. GRUMM’AN, therefore be it Resolved, That while bowing in humble submission to the will of him who do‘eth all things well we deeply- mourn the loss of our late and respected brother-member who was ever and always efficient in the discharge of his duties to this company and a true fireman. .Resolosd, That we tender his bereaved father and mother our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement, in the loss of an aflect- ionate sou. ' Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be entered upon the records of this company and published in the NORWAIK GAzaTTmaud also a copy be presented to the family of the deceased. 'C. A. Bean. 0. R. MUMFOIID, A. CHINEBY, ___...____. . A Card. Fully appreciating our inability to ade- quately express our thanks, we desire thus publicly to give some token of our gratitude to Phoenix Engine Co. specially. and to the entire Norwalk Fire Department, for the manyacts oh kindness and expressions of sympathy towards ourselves in our late be- reavement, and also for the kindly evidence at respect for our son DeWitt C. Grumman. Mu AND Mus. Svnvxs'rau Gnumrau. . ———o———— l?‘ NEW CARPETS. The Largest Stock! The Choicest Patterns! The Lowest Prices and The Best Light to Select by “ at VAN HOOSEAR & AMBLER’S Mrs. Chas. Smith of Jimes, Ohio‘ writes: I have used every remedy for Sick Headache I could hear of for the past fifteen years, but Carter’s Little Liver Pills did me morcgood gran allvthe rest; sold by J. G Gregory A: o. } Committee. .__...__— Rev. N. A. Macnichol, Hamburg, Pa , says of Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial : “I do unhesitatingiy declare its merits and re- commend its use.” —+— Two Years A [:02 I Was a sight to behold and was unable to enjoy life at all. Now I am the picture of health and can eat anything. What did it ? Sulphur Bitters cured me of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, after suffering two years i’ -—W. H. Bowman, Manchester, N. H. 219 ___.___._— Mother's Should Know It. Fretful babies cannot help disturbing everybody, and mothers should know how soothing Parker‘s Ginger Tonic is. It stops babies pains, makes them healthy, relieves their own anxiety and is safe to use. 4t7 ”— Gray hairs often cause annoyance, which Parker's Hair Balsam prevents by restoring the youthful color. * 4&7. ____*———L— The medicines composing Carter’s Liver Bitters are all American. fresh, home-grown, active and valuable. They form a hitters which cannot be used without benefit. See advertisement; sold by J. G. Gregory & Co. "Quick as a. Wink.” Backwood’s Instantaneous Photographs, 17 Union Square, New York City, @Mr. Rockwood gives personal attention to the posing of sitters. 3m43 .___-+———- A. CARD. ‘ TO all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretions ofyouth. nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, Ac" I wrll send a recipe that will care you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in oath America. Send a self addressed cave ope to the REV. JOSEPH '1‘. home, Station D, New York City. lyl —.-——-o——-— Ppruvlan Syrup cures pys lepsia, General Debility. LiverComplaint. Boris. timers, Chron- ic Diarrhea. Nervous Afi'ections, Female Com- spaints, and all diseases originating in a bad ltate of the blood. _-.__._—— - on Thirty Days, Trial . . . THE VOLTAIC BELT 00., Marshall. Mich.. wrll send Dr. Dye’s Celebrated Electro~Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to mom young or old) who are afflicted With her- vous debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete resto ration of health and manly vigor. Address as above. N. B.—No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is allowed. . ly5~2 MARE ED. vwxavvxr‘ M Mr; In Norwalk, February 22d,at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Elm street, by the Rev. H. C. Hovey, of New Haven. Henry W. Russell, of New Haven, to Lucy E., daughter of Capt. Enoch Wood,of this town. If? Thanks for Bridal compliments. DIED. In Norwalk, Feb. 24th, Frank Leslie Beers aged 5 months. At Norwalk, Feb. 24, Stephen Olmstead, aged 65 years and 8 mos. . At South Norwalk, Feb. 24th. Charlotte Elizabeth Ely, eldest daughter of Dudley P. ly. . W Relatives and friends are respectfully of her father, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28. at 4 o‘clock. Remains taken to Simsbtiry Conn.,'for interment Thursday March 1st. Feb. 90th, at 2 a. m., Paulina, wife of Wm. Bradley Hurlbutt, of Cannons Staiion, aged 61 years, 11 months and 23 days. 1 WANTED -—An American man wishes a sit nation as man of all work with some family. Is competent to take charge of a farm. Best of references‘ Enquire at this office. 3t7p “ Boy Wanted. TO LEARN the Printers trade. Apply at this ofilce. To Rent. A. VERY dcsirabla part of a house. HARLES E. ST. JOHN. Lost. - 17th inst., a bunch of keys. erewarded by leaving them at tf‘ ON Saturday, Finder \vil b this Office. For~ Sale. I lWENTY-FIVE (‘25) barrels of good cidor vin- egar. Enquire ol' ANDREW JACKSON 3t7p Wilton. _.West Avenue‘ Property For Sale. THE large, elegant mansion on West Avenue, (formerly occupied b Mrs. Lawrence.) con- taining fifteen rooms,'all ulshed oil in the most substantial manner with all the modern imp'rove- ments. The rooms are large and conscious, ceil- ings high, and in excellent condition. the piazza extends across the entire front; and the walks and lawns are very fine. Shade good, and the location the finest in the Borough. The grounds are about 100 feet from and contain about two acres Of land. There is a splendid burn or. the premises, and in cod order. Must b4- rw‘u to be appreciated. Cal on BENJAMIN J. STU JUES for permission to examine. as: For Sale. SPLEN DID country scat situated in the town of Wilton, Within d minutes walk of the 80. Wilton depot and 3% miles fromNorwaik This place has 6 acres of good land wrth abun- dance 01 well selected fruit trees and .300 choice grape vines all in good bearing condition, large gardens and excellent well of water. House large and convenient with 13 rooms besides matures and closets in abundance. cellar lar e and dry The barn and wagon house are nice y arrange This place will be sold cheap and on easy forms. Enquire of GEO. F. QUINTARD, N orwalk Shin. Manufactory. South Wilton, February 26th, 1883. _ 4t Notice. “IE Inhabitants of the town of Norwalk are hereby notified and warned that a Special town meeting will be held in the Town House in card Norwalkgou Friday. March 2d. 1883, at 3 o’clock, afternoom to hear a report of the Committee apporntcd September 2d, 1801, . in the matter of the Drawbrrdge at South Norwalk, and if deemed expedient to make a further appro elation to: said object, or to take any other act on relating to said matter as said meeting maydatermlne, also to consider the matter of refunding ccrhin taxes paid, beinlg errors of assessment. . ' C ABLE 5 A. BURR, ’lelectnen NELSON J. ORAW WILLIAM c. SAMMIS Dated Norwalk, Conn,, February 36th. 1883. Dissolution Notice, .rl‘HE firm of Arnold End 00.. Iron Founder-.1- this day dissolved by mutual consent. A prompt adjustment of all-accounts III. the firm is solicited. ALONZO 0. ARNOLD. THEODORE E. SMITH, CHARLES N. ARNOLD, Norwalk, Conn,, Febly 22d, 1883 lid-partnership Notice. WE the undersigned take pleasure in annoulc. ing that we have associated ourselves to other for the purpose of conducting the General oundry Business and manufacture of Hardware Specialties to" under the firm name of Arnold, Donna A". Co. In the future as in the past the in- ter a of our patrons will receive our careful at- ten n and we solicit a continuance of their ANDREW ' favors. . OANE, THEODORE E. SMITH. , CHARLES N. ARNOLD Norwalk. Ct., Feb’y 22, 1883 _ _ _ Card. IIAVING disposed of my interest in t: e Foun- dry business lately equdireted by Messrs. Ar- hold a 00., to Mr. A.‘ ' . Donne. formerly of SFuytcn Duyvil, N.Y. who has linden experience 0 thirty or more years in the manutacture offlray and Mallenblo Iron Castings. I would tender my thanks to the public for their kind patronage in the act and solicit a. continuance Of the came with t a new firm of Arnold. Doane k. Co. A ONZOC. ARNOLD. Haven. Resp’y Norwalk,Ct , Feb‘y 26. 1883. invited to attend the funeral at the residence AN orrN Limit. , ' To the Public of . Norwalk .- As the season for active work in house building approaches, contrac- tors and others interested may find it to their: advantage to consult the sources from whence the supply of the materials they need can be ob- tained. 1f Brick, Lime, Cement Pipe for Drains, Sewers 01' wells is needed: if Drains or wells are to be dug and piped, we can supply the one and will be happy to do the other. ‘ We are sole agents for' Patent deer wood, and we are prepared to furnish in any quantity at short notice and at fair prices. Coal and Wood. Our Office and Yards are easy of access. We are Respectfully &c. ‘C’. T. Leonard & Son. Norwalk, Conu., Feb. 20th. 1883. St! Auction. LL be sold at Public Auction to the 11' best W bidder. thefollowing Personal Fatal: be- longing to the assigned estate of Joseph M. Pot- tcr.cousrsting of 15 Pranoa. 19 Organs, '20 M elude- one. 12 Accordcons. l Cornopcou.” Piano Stools, a large quantity ol'MIlsru Books and Sheet Music. also a variety of PlanoCovers, and other articles too numerous to mention. Sales wrll commence March 1st. 1883, at 10 o’clock. iorneuoon, and will continue (1me (Sunday excepted) until the wohle stock is disposed of. Sale to commence at tho Jewelry Store of A. W. Austin, on Wall Street, Norwalk. Conn. A variety of the Musical lu- struments in said store; please call and exam- ingimforhe the salllel.) so, t are wi e sold on Monda . March 5th 1883, at 1 o'clock, p. m., on Wall Stre’rlt, Norwalk: one Platformed S ring Wagon, with top. 0 o Phaeton, one light quarc Box Sprin Wagon. age Buckboard.one Square Box S eigfi, Sleigh'and and Wagon Poles, and three Harnesses. all in good conditicn. Conditions made known at the time and place of sale. 2t8 SlLAS 1’. TUTTLE, Trustee. Take Notlce! Fine Grocerie'. Cheap. Flour, Feed, Grain, &c. Goods First-Class and always Fresh. Flour from 85040 $1.25 per bag; White Extra 0 Sugar, _ l I lbs for Si; good cxtra_C Sugar. 1 2 lbs. for 81; A No.1 Granulated Sugar, 9% lbs.81; Carolina. Rice 7c. per-lb; Babbitt’s Soap, 7c. or 4 cakes for 25e,; a trill line of Soaps including a large Sc cake, or 6 for a quarter. Spléndid OolomrTea from 40 to 60¢. per lb.; Eng. Breakfast Tea at 80¢. per lb.; fine Gunpowder Tea at 45c. per lb; first-class Japan Tea. at 40. 60 & 80o.perlb; a very fine Uncolored Japmt 80c. per lb.; asplen- did Mixed Tea at 250. or 5 lbs. for 31. New Discovers/Aluminum Bonum (‘ull‘ee at 300 per lb. Just Introduced into this country; of t very finest flavor, lar ahead of 81! others. The only store m town that keeps ft. The very best Java Cofi‘ec, at 26c. per lb. Crockery, Yankee Notions, Dry Goods. Ladies’ & Gents' Underwear. Rib and dausa e l3c.perih; Shoulder steak 12c Round steak Sm; Sirloin steak I 6e; I'Orter- houso steak 1 8e. per lb. No Texas beef, remem- ber. Goods promptly delivered to any part of the town. Terurs strictly cash. JOllN GREEN WOOD, 54 Belden uvc , head of Franklin Ave, To Let. THE LARGE elegant mansion on West rive. now occupied by Mrs. Lawrence. For par- ticulars and permits appl to 8st BEJJ. J. STURGES, Agt. r .w. JAQUI, n, Would say that having the agency for the sale of the manufactures of The Simondl Manufactur- mg 00.. 1 am managed to sell at their Bottom riccs, . The Sultan, MissiOn, Dexter, And other RANGE§‘ Also furnish all the repairs for goods made by them and the Norwai Foundry Co., at their Net Cash Prices. 8019 agent for Norwalk, South Norwalk. and vicinity for the yell known manufactures of the Richardson, Boyiitou & Co , of No. 232 and 2“ Water Street. New York. and am prepared to furnish at their th Cash Bottom Prices, any or_all of their celebrated Heaters &Furnaces which when pro erly set are the most Powerful Heaters made. have in stock. also, their quick working. sure baking and popular Brief 1 Set and Portable Railfll. which will do more work with less fuel than any Range entire market. Can refer to several first- class parties here, using them. In fact I keep the best assortment of Stoves and Ranges to be found in Norwalk, and at Bottom Prices For Cash. Coustrntly on hand a full line of Housekeeping Goods, Such as Tin, Copper, Sheet Iron , Wooden. Crock- e and Glass Ware. Also all kinds oi‘Ornamon- tit and Plain Slate Hunting and Slate Roof Repairing. Tin Booting, Conductors, Glitters and Smoke , Sacks putiip. Heating. Ventilating, Plumbing and Gas Fitting. Agent for Wing’s Patent Ventilator. Having had eight years experience in heating, ventilating Tin and Slatg Roofing, to" am therefore conversant with ali the ‘ details pertaining thereto, and take special supervisi on of al work done. 1 am prepared to execute all orders entrusted to me promptly and at as low a figure as first-class work can be done. I buy for cash the bcpt goods In the market, and employ none qut first-class workmen, all material warranted as represented. _I would hereby tender my thanks for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon me in the nest, and hope byfairandhonorabie dealing and close ttentien to business to merit and receive a con- uuance of the same. - F. W. Jaqui, Jr., Ceruer- Wall and Mechanic Sts, NORWALK, CONN. A I' ' 1 P "' I ate 31110. Has just occurred among the Dishes. B. S. BLASCER has decided to sell off his entire stock of Crockery Ware, At Very Reduced Prices, through next month, beginning 1‘ UESDAY, JANUARY 9th. Now is the time to buy fine French China Tea Sets, Numerous Styles and Elegant Patterns; Fiuevcnt Glass IOBIETS MID TIIMBLEIIS. Lamps a. Specialty, with those Duplex ' Burners. All other goods included in the line of Crockery Ware, now 'Iininv. Ladies Idon’tiforget B. S. BLASCER’S STORE. ATTENTION I ATTEII'I'IIIII I 1 nun SKATING rut . now open at Opera House, Norwalk. Good Healthy Exercise and Amusement. A Brass Band will be in attendance each evening. Open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Saturday afternoon Admission evenings Use of skates, 10 cents. Afternoon session, 2:30 to 5:00 o’clock. Evening " 7:80 to 10.00 O'clock I. S. MOULTHROP, Proprietor. 15 cents 25 u ire Peremptory Sale! The Little Stare ’Runi listener, J AS. S. EARLE. Proprietor, will commence selling his stock at auction, on SATURDAY. MARCH. 30, at 2 P. M., sharp. Off for the South! (ruins Tl] BE cross] HUT! 'JAS. I. EARLE, Auctloneer. N0 SHERIFF’S SALE But a Rare Clrauce of Securing Bargains. tfb Will open tO-day, 25 dozen Knotted Fringe Damask Towels, Superb Quality and Design at 50 a piece. Nuarioli Italian $1.00. Remember this is just. half price. Edward Street [lie Price Gash Dir Iiflfllli Store, No. 5 Gazette Building. in . o . C A WHOLESALE A R » R AND P P E E 'l‘ RETAIL. S '.l_‘ J MN 85 JAMES DOBSIIN S The HANDSOMEST carpets are made by .1011N8l JAMES'DOBSON The BEST MATERIALS are used in the ;‘ manufacture of carpets by ‘ J 0111i 86 JAMES DOBSON 325120}? 1 -' 1Yelvegs, y russe s apes ry ' Three Ply, ’ Extra Sfiperfiue. 40 all 42 West 1411 311681, 10w _ New York. Gutters! Cutters !! LEVER, RAW HIDE. BALDWIN’S. AND DICK’S. RIGHT HAND IRON AND WOOD 110111 1111111113, W. E. SMITH & 00’s, 15 and 17 Water Street, NORWAIJK. C'I‘. - (ESTABLISHED 1880-) Old, Hon—Salt: Reliable WELCH & GRIFFITHS’ SAWS. Remember the name. The best are the cliea at and one 01 these saw» is worth three of any 0 her kind. They are made of Best Refined Cast Steel. finely tempered and finished. are perfect cutting tools, and we guarantee entire satisfaction. We manufacture Saws of all kinds. and every saw is warranted. 'l‘r them. Don't buy any other. If your hardware enler don‘t keep them,ordertrom us direct. Agents wanted everywhere. Price lists, etc., free. WE LC]! dc GRIFFITHS, 91 Water St, Bostondllau. SIDS IMPORTERS 0F FRENCH BAND SAWS. SPRING 0PENING! ~ ___—___________ . IIMSTIIIK llllII'l'Illllli , Have placed in stock their Entire Line of Which for ELEGANCE AND VARIETY Cannot be surpassed. Will Open their SPRING SUITINGS' On or about Feb. 28th. to which we invite \ SPECIAL ATTENTION. COMSTOC'KBROS. 45, Main Street, Norwalk, 0 Insurance Building, 80. Norwalk. \
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