NORWWGhZETTE. 'Truth above all things." FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1896. Entered in the Post Office as a Newspaper High Orations at St. Louis. It is said that if the St. Louis Con- vention reaches the point where nomi- nations for the various candidates are really necessary the assembled Repub- licans will hear some of the best orators in the country. Chauncey M. Depew, whose mellifluous tones were heard at Minneapolis, will do the the honors for Morton, and ex~Gov. Foraker, whose eloquence 18 by no means to be des- pised, will place McKinley’s name in nomination. Speaker Reed will find an orator in Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, whose address is certain to be classic in rhetoric and style, while Rep- resentative Henderson, of Iowa, 'who can make the welkin ring with stirring sentences, will tell the convention how suitable Allison is for the Presidency. Just who will throw a bouquet at Sena- tor Quay has not yet been determined. The HawIey Militia BIII. Congress has talked a great deal about dlplomatic complications with other countries and has made some sort of provision for coast defenses and an increase in our naval strength, but it has not yet done anything likely to bring about needed betterment in our military forces. The necessity for army .grteorganization has been frequently urged, but conflicting opinions have wrought disturbance and delay so that legislation during the present session may not reasonably be expected. But there is before Congress a bill which deserves consideration and in behalf of which too much cannot easily be said. .‘itdtis the purpose of Senator Hawley’s ‘bill to promote the efficiency of the militia. The passage of that or a similar meas- ure is more essentml than any other .ruilitary legislation now before Con- . grass, for until there is amendment of ~«the ancient militia law—good enough in its day—the volunteer forces Of the "-s United. States will be in a more or less disorganized condition and compara- tively inefficient andjvalueless in time of national peril. Few people have any idea as to the provisions of the law which is to-day a living and operative statute. In that relic Of a bygone age it is provided that it shall be the duty of every command- ing officer of a company to enroll every unexempted citizen between the ages of eighteen and forth-five who resides within the: geographical limits pre- scribed for his company, and then the law proceeds to say that—— “Every citizen shall, after notice of his enrollment, be constantly provided with a good musket or firelock, Ofa bore sufficient for balls Of the eighteenth part of a pound, a sufficient bayonet and belt, two spare flints, and a knap- sack, a pouch with a box therein to con- tain not less than twenty-four ear— tridges, suited to the bore of his musket or firelock, each cartridge to contain a proper quantity Of powder and ball; or .with a good rrfle, knapsack, shot pouch, and powder horn, twenty balls suited to the bore Of his rifle, and a quarter of a pound of powder, and shall appear so armed, accoutered, and provided when called out to exercise or into service, .except that when called out on company days to exercise only, he may appear without knapsack; and all arms, am- munition and accouterments so pro- vided and required shall be held ex- emped from all suits, distresses, execu- tions, or sales for debt or for the pay- ment of taxes. Each commissioned officer shall be armed with a sword or hanger and epontoon.” he utter absurdity of such a statute, says the Washington Star, should at once be apparent to everyone; that it is still a law is remarkable when we re- member how the National Guards of the various states and territories have .done their utmost to keep step with the .onward march of world-wide milltary ...oliiciency. The Hawley bill is conserv- ative throughout. It does not ask for .any increase of the appropriation an- ..nually made by Congress toward the .support of the militia nor does it im- perilthe existence Of state troops. It isa clearly-worded and desirable sub- ..stitute for a musty. statute that should have been buried long, long ago. If the Hawley bill becomes law—and -there is no rational reason why it should .not be passed without debate—it will ., result in almost immediate increase of -.,-militia efficiency and in five years it ~wouldgive..us a volunteer force that l per; aforce to be relied upon infthe hour of need. ' __————-" § The Transvaal Iniquity. The first serious rebufi' that England has met in her land grabbing schemes has been encountered 1n South Africa. a It will be noticed, when history is carefully examined, that England has very rarely abandoned her territorial acquisitions no matter how iniquitiously obtained. To say that the English government knew nothing of Dr. Jame- son’s conspiracy may be the truth, but had that crime against the rights of a free people succeeded, an English pro- tectorate or annexation would have followed with almost indecent haste. The‘Boers may be a simple people and unacquainted with many things that we regard as the concomitants of civilization, but their bravery is of no uncertain quantity, and as a Diplomat President Kruger has surprised the world by his dexterity and coolness.‘ The Transvaal has been found to be a gold bearing country and thither have flocked the gold hunters and because 'the Boers insisted that the Transvaal Republic had a few prior rights and proposed still to govern the country these piratical adventurers attempted to subvent the government; but the Boers were prepared and the conspiracy failed. England has no regrets because she wishes these pirates well, but be- cause her unholy sympathy has been unmarked, and because Dr. Jameson and his fellow bandits were “out-point- ed.” As school boys we read Burke’s terrible arraignment of Warren Has- ting and marvelled that such a wretch should be allowed to cumber the earth. Had we lived in those days and had we been admitted behind the scenes we would soon have found out that the impeachment Of Warren Hast- ings wasa solemn farce gotten up to cool the indignation Of the world at large and a few Englishmen who had consciences. The trial of Hastings dragged along for eleven years and amounted to practically nothing and al- though his guilt was conclusive and al- though native princes were robbed of ev- ery right and the people plundered,still England never for a moment relaxed the grip that Hastings had fastened on India, and so to-day England is mis- tress of India by methods that would have been scorned by Roman greed, yet there has never been 'the faintest whisper that England ever has or ever will right this Indian wrong. The East India Company was the entering wedge into India, the South African Company was intended to perform the same task in the Transvaal, but Jameson was not the equal of Hastiiigs and his conspiracy met with disaster and it is this which makes England feel badly. May Presi- dent Kruger and his fellow countrymen live long to enjoy this victory over English greed. ' - WESITTPORT. A fine horse belonging to Hon. Rufus Wakema'n, got hurt while in the stable with another animal, Thursday, and it is feared that it will be unfit for use for some time. Mrs. Keyes and her daughter, Mar- ion, of Elizabeth, N. J. ., are spending a few days with Mrs. P. G. Sanford in Saugatuck. Ten American flags, one for each of the school districts have been purchas- ed by the selectm‘en and it is arranged that they be displayed for the first tfme on the school houses on Memorial day. On Thursday evening, May 21st “The Deacon,” a play by Greenfield Hill young ladies and gentlemen will be presented in Toquet’s Opera House. The address of Rev. Father Doyle of New York for Memorial day will be delivered in National hall at a quarter to eight in the evening. The third annual ten mile bicycle race will be held in Westport J one 10. The course is being laid out, and will be in fine condition by that time. The race is being managed by Vincent Hon- necker Of Norwalk, and Harrison S. Hall of Westport. Kirk & Hall will furnish dressing rooms for the contesf tants over their cycle store on Main street. The prizes, which will be ready about June 1, will probably not be as numerous as last year, but each one will be of more value. Attention Ladies! The Julian Comedy company Wlll ad- mit any lady free Monday niget when accompanied by a person holding one paid reserved seat ticket. They must be marked off at Weed’s or Tomlinson’s before 7 p. in. Monday night. This Of- fer good Monday night only. Buy one to-day and get one ladies’ ticket free. NO ladies’ free ticket reserved after doors open. So secure your seats in advance and save money. Sale now l open at Weed’s and Tomlinson’s. would be as good in the field aslion pa- . HERE AND THERE. AnEpitomc of Happenings of Interest to the Public. Garnered- with Scissors and Pencil. Q F—Children’s garden tools. 3 pieces, 5, 10, 15 and 25 cents at Hayes’. Dr. W. A. Lockwood is in town again. , . George B. St. John is collecting the military tax. Nearly every Norwalk lawyer is in Bridgeport tO-day. ——Barber Ben Bechtel has a first class artist and new chair. The N. P. U. meeting to-night. will hold a regular The entrance to DeKlyn’s bakery is being placed in repair. Don’t forget the Yoerger benefit at the Opera House to-night. Groceryman George W. Raymond is confined to his home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Lockwood will sail for Europe next month. The sound' of the gold-filled watch auctioneer is now heard in some other town. The Gregory’s Point hotel will be open to the public on and after to-mor- row. - The Arctics will play an East Norwalk nine at East N orwalk to-morrow after- noon. —Men’s light weight shirts, all sizes, value 390, tO-morrow 19c .each at the Boston Store, N orwalk. Ascension services were devoutly Ob- served in several Norwalk churches yesterday. The wife of ’Judge James T. Hubbell is expected home from an extended stay in the South, to-day. Victor, the son of butcher Fred W. Smith is reported as being a trifle more comfortable of his illness to-day. The Over River and St. Mary’s school nines played ball yesterday afternoon. The latter won by a score of 22 to 15. Mrs. Wallace Dann and Mrs. H. E. Dann attended Ascension services in Trinity church, New York, yesterday. The first degree was conferred on Mar- shall Andrews and Herbert Wheeler last night, by Kabaosa Encampment, I. O. "O. F. Charles F. Rhiel, a resident of Green- wich, died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday. His body was removed to Greenwich. ” painted on __“A Scene in Congress, All the spot. See Truth tO-morrow. trains and news-stands. ,. The civil case of Dr. S. Huntington vs. Charles H. Whitlock, executor, is set down for a hearing in the town court next Monday. Building mover Partrick has men at work moving buildings at New Ro- chelle, Port Chester, Greenwich, Stam- ford and South Norwalk. —Ladies’ and Misses’ 4b. Kid Gloves, black and colors, extra quality, tO-mor- rovlvk64c pr. at the, Boston store, Nor- wa . The Latter Day Saints will hold a meeting to-night to take action in the matter of erecting a new chapel at Broad River. Mrs. W. HI’McDougalI, better known perhaps as Corrinne Le Vaunt, is suffer- ing from ajsevere attack of rheumatism at her home on River street. In the Superior Court yesterday Ed- ward Hubbell answered to a charge of assault, and furnishing bonds in the sum of $250 to keep the peace the case against him was nolled. —Live cod fish 6c. lb. Washington street bridge; sloop Flash. P. Martin. Last trip this season. Yesterday’s Danbury News says: “A large party of sports will go to South N orwalk tO-morrow night to witness a pugilistic entertainment in which Dan- bury talent will participate. As Dr. Wiliam A. Lockwood was driving over Spring hill yesterday af- ternoon, one of the wheels of his car- riage collapsed. ‘ He secured another one and as he drove away remarked, “Lucky for me that there are no repor- ters around.” A The Alpha Wheel club will hold a meeting to-night at the Norwalk hotel to appoint committees for the club’s forthcoming road race. The prize list is nearly completed and includes several diamonds and two silver’sets. The time prize will be a $35 diamond. Ephraim Merritt is the proud posses- sor of a pug dog which he claims is as intelligent as a 4 year [old boy. Be- sides performing several tricks it can talk to the extent of saying “Mamma” very distinctly. It has been christened Victor Muggs Merritt. General Olmstead has spring fever in his port pedal. The venerable and esteemed Mrs. Maria P. James is suffering from a spring cold. Town Clerk Smith and Mrs. Wm. Randle Smith are expected home this evening from their prolonged ViSlt with relatives “way down 1n Tennessee.” —Hamburg Edgings, 4 to 6 in. wide value 250 to 390, to-morrow 14c yd. Sold only 1n 4 and 4f; yd. strips at the Boston Store, N orwalk Adlebert Wade will celebrate his sixth birthday anniversary at his home corner Of Maple street and Franklin avenue to-morrow, by giving a birth- day party to his young friends. His father, Sergeant-Major John H. Wade will present him with a cannon, sword, gun and militay accoutrements, but no drum. vv The Yoerger Benefit. The grand testimonial benefit to Prof. George Yoerger, takes place at the Norwalk Opera House to-night. An extensive program has been arrang- ed and some excellent boxing will be the result. A large number of tickets have been sold and the house promises to be crowded. If you have not secured your ticket it would be well to purchase one at once. Street Railway Notes. Prettily enameled blue “Please do not spit” medalions, are being placed in the cars. Conductor Richmond is nursing a painful abcess on his leg. The new open car, NO. 10, will be run out for the first time to-day. Extra Conductor Adams is on duty to-day. o Elevator Knees. A Woman who made her initial at- tempt recently to ride a. wheel was dist couraged to find that her knees seemed stiff and very quickly tired of the ef- fort to work the pedals. Speaking to her physician about it he told her she was undoubtedly affected with what is - known as “elevator knee.” This was a, hitherto unknown malady 'to her, but it has been referred to before in public prints, and is a. recognized afiection not uncommon with those whose life in a. “lift” apartment house almost does away with the use of those knee mus- cles exercised in going up and down- stairs. AA; Itching If there is one thing more than another which gratifies us, it is the great volume of hearty thanks which conic from grateful parents for the clues Hood’s Sarsaparilla has effected upon their children. ‘Thc agony of despair turns to unspeakable‘joy as mothers and fathers see dreadful sores and eruptions gradually yield to the potent purifying power of this great med.c1ne, " and blight boys and girls given perfect health. Read this. - 1'; “When my baby was four weeks old, scrofulous eczema broke out on his body. He became literally covered with " «1“: Sores 33-52:: 1:. 2': .4 ~ . When six months old the breaking out healed on his body, but his head, face and arms were a terrible sight. I passed many sleepless nights holding his little hands to keep him from scratching his face. . I cannot tell what he suffered with the sores. One doctor attended him a year without avail. No one thought he would ever get well. He was almost a year old when I commenced to give him Hood’s Sarsapa- rilla. He soon grew so much better that [ured I was able to rest at night. Gradually the sores on his head and arms healed, the burning and itching ceased, and he slept better. In 2 months he looked like an- other child, gained strength, was cured. I recommend all persons afflicted with eczema or any skin disease to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla. I feel assured that it will do wonders for others. I cannot praise it too highly for what it has done for my poor little sufferer. It is hard to believe he is the same child, he is now such a big, hearty, fat boy, a. very picture of health. If more people would give Hood’s Sarsaparilla to their children, there would not be so many poor, delicate little ones.” Mus. AGNES C. BAILEY, Box 91, McVeyi- town, Pennsylvania. This and other similar cures prove that ood’s Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. S1. Be sure to get Hood’s and only Hood’s. It is prepared only by C. 1. Hood 8: 00., Lowell, Mass. cure all Liver Ills and HOOd’S Pllls SickHeadache. 25cents. Launch For Sale. The fast Steam Launch MINNE'rrA will be sold for less than its value. if applied for at °n°°' s. B. WILSON. 92 WALL STREET. takes out ink, paint, ’n; ,_ g , ~ 1. tar, pitch, grease " V " ' and stains from clothing and car- pets quickly and completely and , Managing ‘ -—N0 Acid.— 106., 250., at Drug b No unpleasant odor. and Dry Goods Stores Samples mailed, 50. Not inflammable. E L. B. SUTTON, New Canaan, Ct. Norwalk Opera House ALL NEXT WEEK. The Julian Comedy Company - OPENING PLAY: A Man of the was Positive Nightly Change.t People’s Prlces, - 100, 20c and 30c —.___ Tickets now on sale at Wecd’s and Tomlin- son’s Drug Stores. WANTED. ANTED—Carpenters. Three or four good workmen. Apply to S. B. WILSON. 92 Wall street. , m-ll-l -W 1'0 RENT. To RENT—Cottage of six rooms, adjoining residence of“. J. Fitch, Westnort avenue. Apply on premises. tf ABPETS CLEANED “nth improved ma- chinery and returned the same day. Lawn Mowers repaired and ground. All or- ders by mail promptly attended to. STEAM CARPET Wonxs, No.14 Knight street. m11-1w EBAIIII TESTIIMIIIML —-—-TO._. Prof. George Yoerger, AT THE IIIIIIWALK OPEIIA IIIIIISE, —ON—-—- Friday Evo’g, May I5 A fine program has been arranged, and, several of the best boxers of Connec- ticut and New York will appear. .—_._._. Admission, - 50 Cents ._.—._.___ Reserved Seats at Louis Potter’s, Nor- walk, and Mahackemo Hotel, South Norwalk. HEIIE THEY ABE! EDDV’S REFRIGERATDRS Strongly Built, Handsomely Finished and the Most Economical Users of Ice. THINK OF THIS. Perfect Non-Conductor Packing. Cold Dry Air Circula- tion. Wrought-Iron Ice Racks. Absolute Dryness. Slate Stone Shelves. Zinc Linings. Double Unexposed Wood Inside Joints. Cases. EVERY ONE WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED Seuth NOrwaIk Hardware 00., 42 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. OLSEN BROS. Our display Of new Tan Shoes and Oxford for the spring ality and splendor. .Of ’96 beats anything ever shown in town for novelties, liber- They dazzle and bewilder you, and you will be the worst disappointed person in town it ine our shoes, whether you wish to buy or not. as usual, THE LOWEST, at OLSEN you dOn’t come in and exam- The prices BROS.’ '; WHITE SHOE STORE 3 GAZETTE BUILDING, NORWALK. YOUR FRIENDS ans USING PLAISTED’S IIIIIIIIH REMEDY AND RECOMMEND I’I S USE Get a Bottle at once. 25 and: 50Cellts. . ALL DRUGGISTS. a? I}
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