NUMBER 2.036.
Inland at the Post Office at South
Norwalk as second-class matter.
SOUTH NORWALK. CONN... WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1894.
liaison CITIZENSHIP.
Irv. c. it. salon or lTrl REM-
' nos to run coarse eateries.
A lav-autumnal! Last lunday Ilorh-
III II the South lorwalh Congregation-
al Church, in Which he Says the Duty
to You is as lured as to Pray.
Rev. Gerald B. Beard preached in
{the ‘ South Norwalk Congregational
church, last Sunday morning. on
”Christianity at the Coming Elections.”
Because of the wide-spread interest in
,‘the subjects discussed, we publish today
y, part of the sermon. The text was Mat-
" thew iv._, 810. After describing the
., Great Temptation of Christ as the repre-
sentative conflict of all souls between
. chanddevil, justice and expediency.
' principle and policy. and developing the
,7“ thought that the words Christian Citi-
zen are inseparably locked together by
human history, Mr. 'Beard spoke as fol-
lows:
, “In justice tothe demands of God’s
kingdom on earth, we ought to cease
doing things for more narrow, individual
, motives, because of petty tastes and pre-
judices; cease belonging to one party or
another simply because our fathers did
and our friends do; cease taking one side
of a. public question because our ‘hread is
buttered’on that side, or it is the fashion;
cease, above all. taking neither side,
because it is less troublesome, lessdanger.
ousto be ciphers than to be men; cease
allthis, and reach out greatly; get in
touch with great world-wide principles.
and then, as citizens, think them out and
not them out right herein Norwalk.
"The coming elections will be, in the
case of each one of us, a test of our
Christian citizenship. Unless. indeed,
-. we have educated ourselves by mastering
fundamental principles and applying
them to current events, we shall be ill-
fitted t) discharge our duties now. In
this relation to God and our fellow men.
as in every other. we cannot ‘do up' our
religion on one or two days and let
V it sleep during all the rest of the year. But
education is along process. And we are
not—as some seem to think that we
ought to (lo—to stand by idle, hands in
pockets, until a complete education is
accomplished. The state. in establishing
the right, has, at the. same time. rate!)-
fished the duty of its male citizens to
vote. That duty is as sacred as
to pray. And the Christian citizen is
false to God and false to himself and his
fellows who dares to evade it. The
saying is trite but not worn out. For it
' has not yet burned itself into men’s con-
sciences, and until it does it must be said
and reaaid, again and again. No matter
what the issue is—city meeting, town
meeting, school meeting, party nomina-
tions or public electionkil the question
is entrusted to us to decide, we ought to
decide it, and not let some few self sac-
rificing men, or, worse, some scheming
clique or scoundrel demagogue, decide it
for us. To stay at home, to be indiffer-
ent, to consult our own private interests
and ease only, as to whether we attend,
this is to fall down and worship the
Satan of selfishness. And this is what
many of us do. I call to witness nearly
every meeting in the interist of public
adairs during the last year. i cite» last
year's election, where one—fourth of the
,voters of this town did not vote at all,
arid more than half did not vote either
way on the license question. I as y these
things are an open shame and a dangerous
disgrace. They strike at the Very trun-
dation of our popular government. They
thwart the supremacy of the kingdom
of God on earth.
”There are other ways in which the
law of Christian citizenship is saying to
us as men in public relations: ‘f’ut away
the worship of Satan; thou shalt worship
the Lord thy God and him only shalt then
serve.’ One wayisto insist upon good
laws. We are all of us too ignorant
about the laws that govern us, even than
that most immediately shell us,
I have been amazed lately to
find out how little many of
usknow on the lunar vital «piesiiona of
law. We ought to inform ourselves.
And then, as opportunity comes, we
oughtto insist upon good laws. ill-cause of
the mating necessity of good men. s
great deal of half truth and varnishid
fallacy has crept into public teaching.
‘You can'tleglslate men into the king-
dom.’ we are told. No; but we can open
to than: the gates of the kingdom. so
thatthey will haveacbanco to enter it
they will. 'You can't make people
honest or virtuous or sober by legal
u Wt} they say again.‘ No, not
flsloasby that; but wecah put legal
enactmt on the eldest honesty and
virtuaaadsobrlety. and it is our bound-
aaduty lode so. if it is true that good
lawsare useless without good emu-h to
men thenv-«sndit certainly lea-it is
autism true thatgccd officials are un-
ofiicials who are not in guilty league
with the saloon and shelters of its
present law-breaking. they are wholly
right. For one. I give myself heart and
hand to this proposition. And this I
may say of our Citizena'Lea’gue. While
I do not think it will bebegulled Into
confusing issues, or parading all its plans
with a foolish flourish of trumpets before
the time, or pretending to do in a month
what the town has left undone for years,
-—yet I think I may speak for every mem-
ber of the organization when I say, We
have no object in the League. and the
town has no use for the League, except
it stand first, last and all the time, for
good officials, and f »r the performance
of civic duties, as well as for good laws.
“In working for good laws and good
officers of the law, it is absolutely es-
sential that patriotism should rise above
partiznnship. principle above policy. jut-
tice above expediency. Bigoted parti-
zansbip, cringing policy, cowardly ex-
pediency-these are the bane of all good
citizenship. Political ponies are good
and necessary to the moral health of our
government. Policy and expediency in
their place are to be desired and are very
useful. But expediency thatlrilies with
what is just and holy is to be scouted;
policy, when it flaunts itself. as it does
daily in this city and town, in the face of
principle is to be despised; and be who is
more of a Republican or a Democrat
than he is a man, is worthy of the most
unconcealed contempt.
“Why, I know a man here in this
town, who, when he was asked, by a
friend of mine, to take sides on a great
public question—a question in which one
would suppose he would be deeply inter-
ested both by association and by in-
clination—replied; ‘You see, I can’t
take any stand in the matter.‘ Why
not? Why can’t? 'Because I‘m run-
ning forciiice !' Just think of it ! Think
of the depths of degradation to which
our political office holding has fallen!
Think how such a man needs to have the
Christ say to him: 'What shall it profit
a man if he gain the whole world and
lose his own soul !'
“I say.the State has no use for such vot-
ers and such officials. Christ has no part
in any Christian who thus falls down and
warships the devil of soiled dollars or
soiled vows. Enough independency in
politics to vote always according to our
convictions and not according to the die-
tates of any other man or set of men, is
at once the need and the hope of our
time. And we, brethren. can show the
sterling quality of our Christianity, in the
mining weeks, in no other way so well
as by openly championing good govern-
ment. and fearlessly opposing at the can-
cases and at. the polls. every tendency to
cater tothe unscrupulous and base else
ment of our community.
"Even when a good ticket on the whole
is nominated. there is a notion all too
commonly current that two or three
names of ‘low fellows of the basor sort‘
must he put in to catch the crowd, or to
appeasea certain faction. It is the thin
edge of the wedge by which corruption
chum-and we ought to stand against it
without compromise. There ought to be
no recognition of such factions. ‘All
classes should be represented.‘ Industrial.
ly, well and good. But the idea that
forces that make for the disruption of
government and the moral detri—
ment of the people. should be
represented. is false through and
through. And because it is better
for the state that any party that employs
such means to curry favor with the scum
of society. should remain out of power
a dozen years, rather them come
into power except on the rock
basic of patriotism. principle and
justice—4t is the duty of Christian
citizens to fight in behalf of that basis at
every primary: and if evil is dominant at
the primaries and unworthy names are
put on the tickets, lou'rstch those names
every time. It is only as Christian men
stand. firm and united, for such ends.
that there is any hope in the future for
the success of our government by the
people and for the people.
"filers is much more that on lit to he
said, but I have time for only one or two
points briefly. The service of God to
which Christ calls us, demands of men as
citizens, generous willingness to take
public office for the gnod of the public,
and not to consult only their own advan-
tage or case or inclination. it is useless
to urge the people to vote only for good
omcials. if good men will ndtbe officials.
The service of God to which Christ calls
us, demands of us all not less that when
such men do undertake public duties, we
should give them the support of active
interest. frank treatment. appreciative
praise, and not spend all our strength.
ashas beentoo common in some quar-
ters, on nagging criticism about petty af-
fairs, orln behalf of some private or lo-
cal selfishness. they a man who has
spent days and weeks in the public ser-
vice, without any adequate compensation
or without commutation at all. has filed
and withdrawn from it. just because of a
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stranger, a rigid enforcement of our
laws, and a vigorous discharge of the
trust committed to their keeping.
"In the name of the supremacy of
God's kingdom. in the name of good
government and Christian citizenship.l
urge you fellow Christians and fellow
citizens. to devote yourselves this week.
especially. and on the first of every
month. to public affairs. Don't leave
things all to the party leaders; take a
hand in it. Be present at your party
caucuses, no matter what other engage-
ment may have to yield. Insist that
only good men shall be nominated and
protest. in no silent way. against every
demonstration of demagogiam. Be pres-
ent attire Citizens' League's mass meet—
ing next Friday, whether you believe in
license or no liceme; for that problem
it is your duty to understand fully and
[treat conscientiously. You have no
right not to investigate it like men.
Be present at the pulls a week from Mon-
day. to vote on every question that is
entrusted to you to decide; and to see
that fair play is bad. as, in one respect
at least, it has not been had in past yeais.
Let our mayor and our police force feel
your sympathy in their enforcement of
the laws on election day: and let them
know that, here. every day, laws must be
enforced. In short, the coming week.
and the coming year, be a Christian citi-
zen.
"I have no sort of faith in Christianity
that does not apply itself. Some friends
asked me the other day if I could find
time to work with the Citizens' league
and do my church work too. 1 reply,
Why this is my church work. What is
the good of the church if it hide and
cower in selfish retreat and cushioned
laziness? The church and its servant,
the pastor. is here to work in the name
of Christ for this community. And I
urge you. men and brethren, to take the
same view of your church membership.
You are here in thiscburch membership to
worship, l-y thought and holy aspiration
toget near to God. But your worship
and your getting near to God will be a
hollow mockery and a farce unless it
lead you out among men, into the pri-
marics and to the polls. to uphold there
the cause of truth and justice and purity
and temperance and the whole life—pri-
vate and publicwthat is of God."
“BRINGING UP THE RESERVES."
Rev. Joseph it. James” Address at the
Young People's No Llcenas Rally.
The auditorium of the South Norwalk
Baptist church was nearly filled, last
night, when a nodiceneo rally was held
under the auspices of the Norwalk Chris-
tian Endeavor Union. All the Christian
Endeavor societies. Epworth leagues,
Young People‘s Baptist unions and tem-
perance organizvitions of Norwalk and
vicinity were represented by large dele-
gallons.
After the meeting had been culled to
order by President lluilry, the congrega-
tion song “My Country 'Tis of Thee"
with an enthusiasm that aroused the
spirits of the young [leople and fitted them
for the inspiration which was to follow.
Rev. l". E Robbins, pastor of the Nor-
walk Baptist church. "lad for the Scrip-
turelesson the first chapter of Joshua.
after which he offered prayer. “Faith is
the Victory" was sung, then Rev. R. O.
Sherwood. pastor of the entertaining
church, delivered an address of welcome.
Rev. A. S Kavanagb. of the First Meth-
odist Episcopal church, delivered a very
inspiring address in opposition to liie
prosperity of the saloon. which rtureived
hearty applause. in accord with the
subject of the meeting, “Onward Chris.
tian Soldiers" was sung With an enthusi~
asm which did not cease until Riv.
Joseph H. James, of Rock ville, secretary
of the Connecticut Temperance union,
had finished a stirring address upon
“Bringing up the Reserves." Bis talk
was supplemented by chemical spira-
tions, showing the rifoct of llqil -r on the
syswm. The address received well~du
served applause. Preceding the collec-
tion, which was for the benefit of the
Citizen's League, llev. Gerald Ii. Beard
addressed the meeting upon matters per-
taining to the prevailing no-i ‘ceuno senti-
meat.
The closing feature of the meeting was
the consecration meeting led by W. W.
Stevens, president of the Danbury Chris-
tian Endeavor Union. After the congre-
gation had sung “Blest be the Tie." Dr.
James pronounced the benediction.
l'aopla's l'srly Convention.
The county convention of the People’s
party was held in Bridgeport. yesterday
afternoon. Twenty-five delegates were
present. James L. Glover. a well-known
resident of Huntington, was named for
sheriff. The convention was called to
order by Andrew leery, of Stamford.
lfr. Leary delivered an address. in which
the objects and purpose of the People‘s
partywers outlined. All the delegates
massed the expectation that the vols
polledbythsparlo' would be larger this
tall than ever before in its hhtory.
Charles '1‘. Raymond. of Danbury. pra-
aw- an...“ a
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NORWALK nauseous soon "N a
ran a tumour.
After Several Unsuccessful Attempts to
rind clan Who Will Accept a Nor-Inf
tlon. the selection of a city Ticket is
Left to a Committee or Ian.
There are very few Democrats in the
Oil! 0‘ Normik anxious for the honors
ofoflicc. Last night’s caucus fully de-
monstrated this fact. The meeting was
slimly attended, and all of the city
offices went begging for candidates. To
expedite matters the makeup of the
ticket was left to a committee to report
at an adjourned meeting Friday evening.
The caucus was called to order in the
Town House by John H. Malone, of the
Democratic city committee, in the ab-
sence of chairman Frederick Mead.
Edgar N. Sloan was chosen chairman
and Bernard C. Feeney was selected as
secretary. Thomas Hunt. @hn Malone,
James B. Gratello and John H. Gormley
were appointed tellers.
Upon motion of Mr. Malone the caucus
proceeded to an informal ballot for
mayor. those voting passing around and
depositing their ballots in a hat on a
table in front of the moderator. the fol.
lers acting as inspectors. Forty-eight
votes were cast, as follows:
Charles L. Glover .................... 9
Horses E. Dunn ..... . ................ 28
Dennis lane ....................... .. 3
Scattering. .................... . ..... 6
Mr. Glover positively refused to be a
candidate for any office. Attorney John
J. Walsh then addressed the caucus. say-
ing that in view of Hr. Glover's witn-
drawal, he would ask that the ballot be
made formal and Mr. Dunn declared
nominated. Mr. Walsh‘s motion was
carried and Mr. Dunn was declared the
nominee of the caucus for mayor Daniel
Honnecker suggested that the chair send
a committee to see Mr. Dunn. as he was
not present, and ascertain if he would ac~
cept the nomination. The chair sppoint~
ed Mr. Honnecker. He shortly after-
wards returncd and reported that Mr.
Dunn, while thankful for the honor con.
ferred upon him by his party, could not
possibly allow his name to be placed on
the Democratic ticket.
In the meantime an informal ballot
had been cast for first councilman. with
this result: ‘
Votes seat. 47..
Peter Decker ........................ 27
Thomas Ward ........................ 4
James T. Hubbell ............. . ...... 7
Scattering ........................... 9
upon motion of Frank Honnecker. the
ballot was made formal and Mr. Decker
was declared nominated. It was not
known whether he would (lCCPp'. the
nomination.
The caucus then proceeded to ballot
for second councilman.
Chairman Sloan announced that it had
been stated to him that non-residents of
the city were voting in the caucus. If
N), be requested them to refrain, as they
had no right to cast their ballots for city
officers. William Mitchell sprung to his
feet and asked if that was meant for him,
He asked the chair to state whether or
not his name appeared on the city voting
list. lie was informed that it did.
The polls were then declared closed.
and the ballot was counted:
Votes cast, 82
James T. llubbell ........ . ........... l7
Agustus C. Golding ................ F
Scattering ............................ 10
The chair announced that there was no
choice.
Daniel llonnecker demanded that the
scrtmriug votes be read. The tellers
complied. They were as follows: Daniel
G. lionnecker. 2; J. A. Riggs, ‘2: WII‘
lian Mitchell, 2; C. N. Wood. 2; Robert
Montgomery, 2. _
Exriiurgess William Mclfullen then
arms and addressed the caucus. “I
don‘t are,“ he said. "what is the use of
nominating men that you know we can‘t
elect. and if they can’t be elected it's all
foolishness to nominate them. It will
only give its a worse name than we
have got new and Lord knows that's bad
enough." William Mitchell said he
could plainly see that by:going ahead in
the blind way they were, no good would
result. He proposed that a committee
of ten be appointed by the chair to bring
in a list of suitable names for the ticket.
Mr. Mitchell‘s proposition was readily
adopted. and the committee chosen were
William Mitchell, James '1‘. Hubbell,
John J. Walsh, George 3. Murray, John
Malone. Nicholas Martin, John 11. Germ-
ley. Daniel Bonnecker, Thomas Hunt
and W. if. Olmsfead. After a brief con-
sultation. the committee reported that,
as they could not tell who would stand,
ed and the caucus adjourned.
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they would manner that the caucus he
continued until Friday night, after the
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Connecticut Democrats Nomlaata a Btate
Ticket at New Haven.
The Democratic State convention. in
session at New Haven, yesterday, nomi-
nated Lieutenant Governor Ernest ' ady.
of Hartford. for governor and Morris B.
Beardsley for lieutenant governor.
Clinton B Davis called the meeting to
order and announced George M. Gnnn of
Milford as temporary chairman. - Mr.
Gunn accepted the honor and in the course
of his speech said that the Democratic
ideas of Grover Cleveland prevailed in
Connecticut today, and that Cleveland
will live long in the hearts of Democrats.
The committee on permanent organic»
tlon then reported. They nominated
George M. Gunn for permanent chairman.
After recess the nominations for gov-
ernor were in order. Thereupon Wllllam
Waldo Hyde. ex-uiayor of Hartford and
hrother-ln-law of Ernest Cady. took the
floor and named Ernest Cody of Hartford
for governor. He was followed by J. S.
Candeld of Bridgeport, who nominated
Morris B. Beardsley of Bridgeport.
The informal ballot for governor pro
needed. The tellers were appointed by the
chair and did their Work quickly. The
result was: Ernest Cody, 245; Beardsley,
190. The nomination was made formal
and unanimous.
Beardsley was later nominated for lien-
tenant governor by ncclamatlcn, having
no opposition.
There was a hot light between J. J.
Desmond and Kilduff for the nomination
for secretary of state, but Klldufl won by
a good majorlty.
Wllllam C. Bowen of Boston was nom-
inated unanimously for treasurer. and
Nicholas Staub of Hartford received the
nomination for comptroller by aoclama»
tion.
The platform adopted expresses confl-
dsnce in and pledges support to President
Cleveland. congratulates thqpeople on the
mount revision of the tnrlfl and applauds
President Clevelilnd upon his successful
efforts to restore the currency of the noun.
try to a better condition than it has an
joyed for 80 years It also dam nude a
constitutional convention.
Ernest Cady, the head of the ticket.
was born on September 6. 1843, at Stal-
ford, in Tolland County. Conn. His
father died when he was nine years old,
and um“ he was sixteen Ernest worked
during the summer upon the farm and in
the village factory. attending the district
school in the winter. Then he ertered
bletcnlf’s academy at Worcvater. Mass.
for one term of thirteen Wealth. lie was
called home. and being unable to non-
tinue his education. he became clerk
in the village store. where he remained
for about three years. With the open-
ing of the war he enlisted in the navy in
August, 1861. and serVrd' under Farragut.
Bis naval career lasted thirtren months.
attire clone of which he was honora-
bly discharged. On January Il. 1871.
he married lilies Ellen R. Hyde.
the daughter of ex'ljeutensnt (luv.
ernor E H. Hyde Himrtly after
his marriage he bought out n «ur-
porntion store in Norwich. Conn . con-
nected with the Nor nicb Woolen Loni.
party's Illlll'l. in the fall of 1876 Mr.
Cady removed to his prose-n; home.
Hartford. Conn. His acquaintancelhere
with R. N. Pratt and his brother, l". A.
Pratt. led to the forming of the strain
Boiler Appliance company, which umnu-
factureil and sold strum specialties.
This corpnru'ion was sllccecdeil in May,
15.32. by the Pratt ll: (Judy conipany,
which started with $50,000 capital. To-
day its incorporated stock amounts to
nearly half a million dollars. and it cm~
pluys several hundred men. Since lil‘i‘l
Mr. (lady‘s business has absoriml all his
time. and his attention could not be
given to politics, in wh ch he bad film
erly been active; so that in 1892 his nomi-
nation for lieutenant governor was as
much usurprise to him as It was to his
associates;
New Books at the Public Library.
Abandoning an Adopted r‘srm, Kate
Sunburn ..................... 251.10
Marius the Epicurean, Walt- r l’nter
.. ............ . ......... 26118
Lord Armont and his Aluiuta,
George Meredith .............. 24H l9
History of the United States. Loosing
....................... 228.20 and 21
i'. l.. s. c. nooks roll ’lM'Qs.
Prescribed reading for the full year's
course.
Thblllrowtb of the English Nation,
Katharine (lumen and Elizabeth
Kendall... ......... ..........2li ill
Europe in the Nineteenth Century,
H. I’. Judson.... ............. 2ii.17
From Chaucer to Tennyson, Henry
A.Bcers....... .........2ll.14
Renaissance and Modern Art, Prof.
W. H. Goodyear..............24l l-‘i
Walks and Talks in the Geological
Field, Alexander Winchell. , . .2il.l:l
E. Hill has presented a copy of “Rose
Neighborhood Sketches," by H. 8. Ron,
to the Library, which will be of interest
to people making genealogical researches
concerning families mentioned in this
book and to persons who know that sec-
tion of New York state.
m... ww.....__.—-._ ......
Injured Willis Swinging.
Yesterday afternoon, little Sadie Dau-
ler, of Woodward avenue, was trying to
seehow high she could swing. When
at the highest point she jumped off with
thelntentlcn of catching a clothes line
some distance awry. She struck her
councillor line. and was thrown
l...
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use.
sucIlL us PERSONAL)
PLEASANT PARAGRAPHS ABOUT,
NORWALK PEOPLE.
llow Some of 'l'hans llave fluent Mr;
Vuatloas-oatoor-l'own Guests Who are
Injoylng the Hospitality of um."
and South Norwalh Homes.
Mrs. Jacob Turk, who has been travelv
ing in Europe with her son, Prof. Milton
Turk, arrived home from their tour on
Monday. She was met in New York by
Mr. Turk. and came directly toNorwalk.
Her son returned to his duties at Hobart
college. Mr. and Mrs. Turk will remain
in Norwaik until after October 1.
Meyer Brothers’ steam yacht "Mas-
peth" will bring them and a party of
friends to Norwalk, Saturday, for a
week’s shooting and hunting. They will
be the guests of O. L. Bassett, who has
their dogs in training.
Mr. and Mrs. William E Bisaell, of '
Trenton, N. J., who have been guests of
Mr. and Mrs. FruncisLeonard. of Union
Park. since Friday, returned home yes-
terday afternoon. _
Miss Mellie Jacobs, who has been visit-
ing at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
William Goodfellow. of Clay street, re-
turned this morning to her home in
Brooklyn, N. Y. *
Francis J. Lassen, of Call Pasture, will
sail for Copenhagen, October 13, on the
steamship "Gothic." for a three months’
absence on a pleasure and business trip.
Mrs. George R. VanAlstyne and son
Ward left South Norwnlk yesterday for
a vi-it with relatives in New Haven and
Hartford.
hire. A. C. Eggleston, of New York
city, isa guest at the residence of J. 8.
Dunning. 37 Elmwood avenue.
The ladies of the Pine Ledge Outing
club are playing whiet at the club house
at Roma Point, this afternoon.
Mrs. Samuel Warner. of Middletown.
is a guest of Hon. and Mrs. new Warner.
of Arch street, Norwalk.
The Thursday Evening club meet with
Prof. Harelrom, tonight. The club will
meet every two weeks.
Jacob L. Long and wife, of Brooklyn.
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles H.
Gale. of Gerard place.
Some of the members of the Norwalk
L‘IW'V Tennis club will enjoy a, dance at
the casino. tonight.
Wilbur E Lewis and family, of Glen‘
brook. are visiting J. P. Zeluif, 30 Chat-
nut street. ,
The S. 8. club will meet with Fred,
Elle, tonight, at his home on Cami;
street.
in New Haven. . )
lilies Kitty Reynolds, of Holden street. ' L
who has been in the Adirondack Moun-
tains for several weeks, is expected home
this week.
George L. Bartlett and George L. De
born. of Mlllbroolr, N. Y., have been vis-
iting their nephew and brother. Frederick
()rltdf'l). South Main street.
Major Watson, of Danbury, surgeon of
the Fourth Regiment. was in South Nor-
walk today.
My. Andrew J. Notting and daughters
Mae and Agnes, of Brooklyn. are spend-
ing the day at the residence of cit-Mayor
Wilcox.
illrs. i. R Sanford, of South Egre-
mont, blow... spent last night and a part
of today with Mrs. Jane Flynn, of Havi-
land streei.
Mrs. John J. Nash, of Berkeley street.
Norwaltr, has returned from an ixfensive
trip through New York state, Niagara
Falls and other points of interest.
UPENlNil 'l‘lll-l CAMPAIGN.
Lust nght'u Malachi...» Meeting of the
Republican leagues of the state.
The ratification meeting of the Stats
League of Republican clubs. held in
Bridgeport. lilac night, opened the active
political season. The meeting began at
Rift-luck. It was preceded by a long
parade. including all the local Republh
wan organizations of various names, and
2.70 of the New l'laven Republican club,
bringing the Second Regiment band.
The Bridgeport paraders ert‘l supplied
with music by the Colonel W. H. Steven-
son military band. The principal event
of the meeting was the presence of three
of the nominees upon the state ticket:
Hon. 0 Vincent Collin, the nominee for
governor: William C. Mowry. of Nor-
wish. the nominee for secretary of state
and Benjamin l’. Mead. of New (faunas.
the nominee for com troller. .
These distinguish gentlemen rode in
one of the carriares in the parade. Great
quantitcs of red fire were burned andune
bounded enthusiasm prevailed.
Frederick B. Fsrnswortb. president of
the Stale league, eslded at the meet»
ing, and about people were seated
upon the stage. amonu the number the
delegates from New Haven. Hartford.
lllddleiown, Waterbury. Norwslk and
other places. The audience was inter-
ested and very responsive. stiles (lath
sin. Jr.. of filtration], was the first Intak-
er. lie was followed Robert L. Gib
barf, of Derby, and an. 0. Vincent
Collin. Attorney John E. Light. of
South Norwalk, made the closing ad-
dress. ltwas an impromptu effort and
frequent applause. Ir. Unfit
said: “I washes-n allepnbllcs One
head
with ,,vlolsacstothsgreual.atrik—
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Mrs. Robert VanBuren spent yesterday, i l I
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