«~‘cv : .4-:. N ORWAIKmGAZETTE. ‘I'ruth album: all things.’ Entered in the Post Office as a Newspaper FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22. 1897. The Greater New York Election. The pending campaign in New York City is attracting considerable atten- tion, not only because New York is a great city, but also, because the con- ditions are unusual. :four cornered fight between the Citi- zens’ Tnion, the regular Republicans, ,‘I‘amman y Hall and the Henry George party. If the bets offered are any cri- terion, Tammany is in the lead, but the effect of the George movement on Tam- many’s strengthvis uncertain. In 1886 George received a very large vote and was really elected, but was counted out. The Citizens’ and it has neither the organization nor movement is sporadic leac'iership of the other parties, partic- 1112;1'ly Tammany. That Tammany’s position is by no means assured is shown b;.'Croke1"s resumption of leadership a. John. C. Sheehan’s inability to - lead “1.: known if not acknowledged. The regular Republicans have as a leader Senator Platt no novice or failure in politics and so far as organization and leadership count the Republicans and Tammany are in better shape than the others. The Citizens’ strongly tinctured with Mugwumpery that true blue Republicans find them- selves unable to support it. The Be- publicans are fighting for more than a movement is so local victory for the stability of the or- ganization and the cohesiveness of the party is threatened. The position of the Republicans is certainly consistent and dignified and win or lose they have not surrendered their name or party to those doctrinaires who, under the ban- ner of reform and with vociferous pro— testations of their self sacrifice, are as surely marching for places of power and profit as are the more frank fol— lowers of Senator Platt or Count Cro- ker. The action of Brooklyn, however, will settle the question and in that city the battle will be lost or won. Brook- lyn is more largely a city of home own- ers and the taxes are more widely dis- tributed than in New York where the tenant classes who predominate, are in— different to the matter of taxation. If the tax-payers. of Brooklyn believe that Low’s election means lower taxes, they will flock to him regardless of party and their support will elect him. The situation is a baffling one. The Citizens withdrawing support from the regular Republicans, the George move- ment threatening the integrity of Tam- many’s s'for ces and the uncertainty of Brooklyn’s position all combine to make a forecast worse than a wild guess. If Tammany wins and can per- fect and strengthen her organization throughout the Greater New York her power in the councils of the Democrat- ic party Will be greater than ever. And the same may be said of the Re- publicans as regards the councils of that party. The actual operation of the municipal machinery of Greater New York will be watched with inter- est whoever operates it and to make that great cumbersome machine move smoothly and keep its employees honest and efficient will require an administra- tive geniusof a Caesar or Porfirio Diaz. Th -: Bicycier’s Own Season. These are the halcyon days for the stalwart bicycler, remarks the Wash- ington Post. The air, crisp with the frosty touch of fall, stirs his sluggish blood and sends him forth to conquer. It is full of exhilaration and gives a redder, healthier tinge to every cor- puscle in his throbbing veins. The bright sunlight, reflected from trees that blaze with torchlight brilliancy upon the hillside, is the very incarna- tion of Matthew Arnold’s much-to-bc- desired sweetness and light. It gives lifeand joyousness to the world,and yet prostrates not with intense heat. Over- head, the fleecy white clouds float like snowy islands in an ocean of blue, and 'nnderneath the hard, white roads stretch awayinto alluring distances. The glorious tints of autumn give to the woods a richness of color which vies only with, the painter’s palette. Along the picturesque fence the squir_. rel shyly runs with graceful motion while the quail whistles clearly. The pheasant drums noisily: upon some distant log, the cardinal bird gleams through the leaves like a flish of living flame. Thus does the bicycler now find na— , 1 ing made will be an attractive feature i ture in her bravest 11.00;]. .From the i It is practically a' E ii largess of her Store—from the chestnut tree, with its spiny fruit, the walnut tree, with its sweet and oily nut, and from the field yellow with golden rod—— she yields the glories of the autumn with prodigal hand. Richard the Lion-hearted need not seek the Holy City upon the far-off plains of Pales- t1ne; it is to be found under the shadow of the purple hills at our very doors. Lohengrin need no longer struggle for the Holy Grail upon the lonely moun- tain top; it is the vpellucid spring which nestles und‘er the sky-ascending 0.1k. There is nothing material, per- hips, in all these things, but there is s )mething better still—exhaustless res- ervoirs of crystalline, unvitiated air, a silent yet sympathetic communion, a glimpse of wide horizon to break the fetters of a trammelled soul, a glorious expanse of transparent azure. These are the things which inspire the bicy- cler to mount his wheel; and it is in the enjoyment of these that he finds renewed health, a finer inspiration, and a braver spirit to meet uncomplaining— ly the daily drudgery of life. Newspapers as Text-Books- The superintendent of the Kansas City schools has introduced newspa- pers as text books. It is not altogeth- er a new idea, because here in VVash- ington, says the Post, many of the school teachers invite their pupils to discuss the topics of the day, as gather- ed from the press, and the result has been most satisfactory. The experi- ment in the Kansas City schools will also be a success, we believe, because that enterprising town possesses, like \Vashington, a newspaper press that is not merely local in its nature, but whose news and editorial columns are filled with legitimate and instructive matter. It may be said that newspapers do not always print every detail of the truth and that sometimes they are guilty of absolute mendacity. So it may be said of histories, that they are not always a correct or an unprejudiced record of the periods and events which they profess to chronicle. As to bald and malicious mendacity in newspapers it can be said that its rare occurrence only p1 oves the rule of general fidelity to truth. The really successful news~ paper of to-day cannot survive. unless it is, as near as careful editing and faithful reporting can make it, an act- ual record of daily events. A newspa- per is published as a business venture, and it can no more succeed by daily fraud upon the public than a grocer can build up a remunerative trade by dealing in adulterated goods. It is the pride of every paper of any standing whatever that its assertions can be re- lied upon. The editor who deliberately mis-represents is nowadays the excep- tion. Even if he were not influenced by the higher principles of morality he would soon find his influence waning and his circulation decreasing if he held not to the principle that truth- telling is the best policy. We make history rapidly in these times. The world is interlocked by the telegraph wire and the cable, and the fall of the Spanish Cabinet is known in Washington almost at the same moment that it is announced 'in Madrid. The latest discovery of sci- ence, the last important legal opinion. ‘ the spoken thought of statesmen, the tragedy that thrills or the comedy that . amuSes—-—all these are daily presented in the newspaper. If the growing child wants to keep pace with the ad- vancing world he must know what the newspaper is printing, and who is bet- ter qualified to explain for him the trend of events than his teacher? Un~ der wise instruction he will learn the significance of England’s latest coup, the cause and progress of unfortunate war, the purpose and intent of national legislation. His mind will become broadened. His horizon will no longer be 1estr icted to the four walls of his schoolroom or the boundaries of his own city, the world will lie before him and Egypt will be as near as his next- door neighbor. Nor will this introduction of news- papers into the schools be without its good influence upon the press. The knowledge that his work is to be ac- cepted as a great factor in the educa- tion of the young will inspire the edi- tor to greater carefulness both in the character of the printed news and the character of editorial opinion. It will not be long before the news- fact. l regulate the kidneys, cure all urinary ii LY of the student’s daily life. It is very l largely the case now in Washington, where the practice, as we have al- ready intimated, is most successful, and will spread eirerywhere with the same satisfactory results. ——<o.o>————————-— A Remarkable Change. People who are not very old can' re- call the neglected, repellant condition of the ordinary cemetery when the nat» ural dread of death was increased be- yond power of human expression by the thought of. being compelled to lie beneath a growth of rank weeds, briars and common wild shrubbery. There has been a remarkable change in this respect during the last quarter of a century. Now the cemetery of the. ordinary country village has become in many respects the most attractive locality in the neighborhood. being a veritable rose garden in June and brightened by the presence af all flow- ers in their season until the freezing weather of approaching winter has nip ped the hardy geraniums. The Norwalk cemeteries have present ed a bright and attractive appearance for the past few months, until now when nature is passing into the sere and yel‘ low leaf. Frost is beginning to nip blanch the beauty of the shrubbery and the graves must necessarily pre- sent a neglected appearance, until the advent: of another spring. However, the ordinary cemetery lot in wellvkept condition, with its touches of bright color, robs death of some of its terrors. ROSY CHEEKS AND SPARKLING EYES ' Follow the Use of Utah Kidney Beans. The Turners’ great discovery. The warning notes from the kidneys are, backache, urinary trouble, frequent '-_N1)ltWALK - the life of the tender plants, and 'to” thirst, rheumatism. burning urine, dropsical swellings, irregular heart ac- tion. Heed the warning at once. Your life is in danger. Utah Kidney Beans and bladder troubles surely and- quick~ ly. Utah Kidney Beans, discovered and perfected by THE TURNERS of Philadelphia. THE TURNERS also make P0-MELIA———The Infant’s Friend, the Invalid’s Benefactor. A perfect food. A new discovery for the little ones and for the weak. TURNERs’ LITTLE LIVER TURNERS— a very small pill. Turns your liver. For sale only in N orwalk by E. .13.. Week druggist. R. H. Plaisted. So. Norwald WANTED." ANTE D—A situannn as house-keelper or nurse to m- alid by a repectabl e and competent elderly woman. Terms easy. Ad - dress or enquire at 47 Main street, second floor.Norwalk S2 tf Hoyt’s Theatre. TUESDAY, OCT. 26TH". WILLIAM - CALDER’S - AMERICAN COMPANY PRESENTING SUTTON VANE’S MASTERPIECE res seas or other i PRICES, 250, 500 and 75c Seats now on sale at Plaistcd's and Pinneo’s. Hoyt’s Theatre. WED. DflBER 2i. NOTHING OLD BUT THE NAME. Everybody’s Favorite Funny Show, Peeks BAD BOY f Shorthand Typewriting, llollege. Eastman Business college. The Ocean Liner. ‘ . . The Bounding Billows. » ~ The Lighthouse Cl ime. The Bridge of Human Bodies 1‘2T1I ANNUAL TOUR.‘ After Supper Go and See It! This year better than ever. New Specialties.._4__‘ Funny Comedians. > Graceful Dancers. . Pretty Girls. AN EXTRAORDINARY HINGING CO. SUCCESS BREEDS IliITATORS. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL VERSION. PRICES 250, 35c and 5c0. Seats 1.ow on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s. ”ACRE OWN ATE PRU” a TRUCK In the Garden State of Dglaware. near all the lat a markets of the country. 5 hours from New Yodc near Rail Roads. School an lPost Office. High rolling paper in she schools will be a universal ‘ The study of history as it is be- . lshort distance from sea shore. plenty of fishing hunting. $10d own. bahnce in small momhly ~ payments. Send for our‘paper which gives full infer. nation. Delaware Lan ' NY. 11 Broadway, New York City. GAZB'I‘.'I‘E.. . ‘ ___.j_- CHRISTMAS EVE GIFTS The vening- Gazette. News Buyst News Girls. .OVER $100.00 WORTH 0F PRIZES. WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BOYS OR GIRLS MAKING THE LARGEST . SALES PREVIOUS TO DECEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH. To thi number will be credited each day the number of papers sold. At the close of business on Each boy or girl will receive on coming to buy a stock of papers, 3. number. the evening 'of December 24, the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be on record in the business office of this paper and the prizes will be awarded. In this distribution of Christmas gifts not only the boys,but the girls now selling the GA- ZETTE may take part. Any bright lad or lass can compete for the prizes on the same terms offered to those already on the list. All that is necessary is to apply at the GAZETTE counting room, give the name of the applicant and receive a number. The appended list of prizes speaks for itself. News boys and news girls in striving for them will not merely be working for the prizes, but making more money than ever before. It is argreat chance for bright boys and girls and there is little question of the way they will The Prize List. No 1—-—"A Scholarship of Ten Weeks’ Personal Instruction 1n the Academic, Business Telegraphy and Penmanship Departments of Easfman Immgsspd I treat it. No. 2—A Cemplete Course [Instruction by Mail, book included] in Shorthand, at", Eastman Business college. 0 No. 3—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, without books] in Bookkeeping. at No. 4—A Ten Weeks’ Course [Instruction by Mail] in Shorthand, at [33]“... Bus; No. 5—A Complete Set of Shakespeare’s Works, 8 volumes. N o. 6—_Pair of Nickel Plated Club skates. No. 7—Rugby Foot Ball. - p ' - ‘ No. 8—Boy’s Sweater, a beauty, one of the best. ' I I No. 9——Pair of Boy’s or Girl’s Fine Shoes. No. 10—Si1k Gloria Umbrella. No. ll—Boy’s Sled, - No. 12—Four-bladed Pocket Knife. No. 13—Silver Dollar. 0 No. 14—One-half dozen Handkerchiefs. No. 15--Boy’s Windsor Tie. No.16—Half Dollar in Silver. E35" Any News Boy or News Girl bringing $1.00 to this ofice as a. new subscription to the WEEKLY GAZETTE and NEW" YORK'W'EEK— LY TRIBUNE will be credited with 50 sales, for every subscriber obtained. FARM lanldsmo hills or stones. rich sod. mild healthy climate, 1 dlmprovomcnt Com. . Help the'Newsboys and Newsgirlsto win the Prizes by buying a GAZETTE every night- 0 '
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