One Cent. . », Absolutely Independent. 1 THRUSDAY, MAY 7, 1891. ENTERED AT THE POST Orr-ICE, INNORWALK, AS A NEWSPAPER. - _ THE WEATHER. ' The weather 10-day promises to be generally clear, and warmer. To-mor- row itpromises to be fair and warmer. ———4+ SOUTH NORWALK. The GAZETTE is on sale at the news offices of Fred Coleman, H. Theilc, 17’. L. Ather- ton, and H. E. Bodwcll. Orders for all kinds of'JOB PRINTING received at our branch office on Railroad Square. The new yacht Florence B cost about $1,300. .. . Olive Branch Lodge, K. of P., will confer the rank of Page, to-night. Capt. Henry Wilson, U. S. N. is dan- gerously ill at the City hotel. a:- +:< at -Look out for the great Tea racket at Miller & Semple’s, Saturday. at x 9-:- The Consolidated railroad signals have been painted a' bright scarlet. A large fire at NewtOwn Creek, L. I. , last night was plainly seen in this city. 9'. s —:'r Editor Golden expects to raise the frame of his new house on “Test street, next week. A hatter named Ben Devine paid a fine and costs this morning for breach ‘ of the peace. ‘ Frank Littlefair, delivery clerk for the Adams Express company is taking a short vacation. ac Boxmaker Trowbridge was in receipt of a car—load of straw board via Housa- tonic, road yesterday. 9': * 99 George Lockwood has added a hand- some sign to the exterior embellish- ments of his cigar store. Summer boarders are already leaving New York for points along the Housa- tonic system in large numbers. ' The railroad commissioners were here yesterday, looking about the be- longings 0f the Consolidated road. Business is booming at the Richard- son & Morgan CO. foundry, and large shipments are of daily occurrence. -:-:- oe ->:- Station Agent Charles Raymond is about the only person in this city who has the nerve to wear a sti aw hat. Read the want column, and especial attention is called to “Canvasser want- or ” and “young man wanted in bak- cry.” '47 ’A‘ '2‘: Builder J. R. Raymond has leased more ground near the steamboat wharf on which to pile a recent consignment of lumber. The South Norwalk Athletic club put a new and elegant piano in their club room this morning. It was purchased of J. H. Studwell. It is going to be a great year for lawn tennis. It permits of a good deal of spooning, is fashionable and a goodly number of the 400 are in it. The stench of sewer gas near the Mahackemo block ought to be abated, and also a like stench near the Eben Hill residence on West avenue. -William H. Knapp on " ascertaining that his horse had the glanders was man enough to have the poor beast taken to the woods last night and shot. Milkman Jerome B. Gainer, while harnessing his horse early this morn- ing recieved an ugly cut over the right eye, from the whifiiet-ree suddenly slip- ping. Col. Leslie Smith, Maj. Charles E- Doty and J. J. Asch, attended the meeting of the military order of the Loyal Legion at Delmonico’s last night.- Nine-year-old Frank Herwitz fell from a wagon, this morning and broke his left arm in two places. tures were reduced by Dr. Charles Bo- hannan. - ->:- a 9+ The Snoozer club will meetthis even- ing for the purpose of electing a new steward, and to hear the report of a. committee appointed to secure a meet- ingplace. A taxpayer asks: “Would it not be a saving for the city to give its printing to the lowest bidder in town, and? not as now place it all at one office with no question asked as to cost ?” a -:<- 5% Mike O’Brien, an English speaking Italian, is negotiating for the purchace Of the house and lands, a short distance in the rear of the Springwood chapel. The sale will probably be closed to-day. A handsome Alderney heifer calf from Goodcheer farm, Ridgeficld, ship- ped to parties in New Jersey via U. S. express, attracted not a littleradn’iira- tion while awaiting transfer at the sta- tion in this city. a as 99 Two “mud hens” en route to the borough, passed through here yester- day, and we have it on the authority of J ailer Gehebe that they have since been busily engaged on Smith street, rushing the growler. ’ The frac— , D A IL .LY' N 0 RW AL K' - GAZ ET T E. Yesterday, aparty was in this city H. Quittner property on Mechanic street. He~ claimed to be a liquor drummer but Mr. Quittner believes that he is acting in the interest of the Consolidated road. - . ’ a a it ~ - . Mr. D. DunlOp and wife went ’ to Brooklyn, yesterday, to attend the in- neral Of Mr. Dunlop’s sister, Mrs. John Thompson, who died Tuesday. Deceased was a frequent visitor at her sister’s Mrs. Mary Lander, of this city. She leaves a husband and nine children. . ac- * -x- At a'meeting’of the Germanic San- gerb und it was voted to hold asociablc in the society’sihall on Pfingstmontag, May 20th. It was also the voice of the members that hereafter none other than parties recommended by members of the Society be admitted tothe Sunday evening concerts. -* a: A horse that was kicked in Parker’s blacksmith shop a week ago, yesterday, was shot last night because of a com- pound fracture of the leg. The horse was kept at Solman’s stable, yet on in- quiry there by telephone the assurance was given the GAZETTE reporter, that the owner’s name was not known to them. >l‘ =i< >i4 The Housatonic passenger tickets are sold here at the Consolidated railroad station. The only oflice the former company maintains in this city is its freight station, which is under the charge of William L'. Blascer, the Hon- satonic company’s only South Norwalk agent. Mr. Gould has no control over Mr. B. or Of his office. There was a very large transfer of freight via U. S. Express'Co. up the Housatonic road, from this city this morning, among it being twenty-five - boxes of choice plants for E. A. Robin- son, of Bidgefield and ten crates of strawberries for Danbury parties, the latter arriving in Danbury in time to be served for breakfast. ‘ at 96 * It was decidedly cold in and about the lobby of the Mahackemo hotel Tuesday and Wednesday, and we hear of much complaint by the guests. For reasons best known to the landlord there was no steam for heating pur- poses. Some there are who are mean enough to say that it was because of penuriousness. Certain it is that em- ployees wore their top coats, and the dispenser of liquid refreshments lighted a lantern by which to warm his fingers that he might attend to his duties. SPECIALECITY NE W8. —Keep an eye on Miller 6.: Semple’s show window; big Tea racket, Saturday. A Bridgeport musician was in the city yesterday looking for an engage- ment for his band for Memorial Day— about a month too late.. The W. R. C. will meet this evening and make final arrangements for their entertainment next Wednesday ev'en'« ing which we understand will be pecu— liarly attractive and funny in its make- up and general ludicrousness, etc. A number of veterans of the Old lst Conn. H. A., residing in this city and vicinity, will “scoop in” the annual re- union of the regiment to be held June 10th, at New London. ——Earthquake and tempest in a Tea- pot, at Miller & Semple’s, Saturday. The most incredible yarn now on dit, ' is to the effect that an Elizabeth street married man has violently fallen in love with his wife. Had it been some other man’s better-half, we might take more stock in the story. C. V. A. T0 BEN T. O LET—Mr. Van Burcn’s Cottage. 77 Franklin avenue“ has. been rebuilt' mod- ern imdrovements. Inquire of O. E. WILSON, 3 GAZETTE Building. tf80 0 RENT—Seven Rooms, No. 2.3 Belden avenue, by E. R. SHERWOOD, 20 Camp street. tf77. ' O RENT—A Suite of Rooms in the James Block, south entry, second story. Aptii’i'ys to F. ST. JOHN Looxwoop. O RENT—Pleasant Rooms in a, New Cot~ tage on Belden avenue. Inquire of MISS H. M. STEVENS. _tf75 O RENT—Cottage, corner Cha e1 street and Harbor avenue; 7 rooms. nquire at P. H. DWYER’S HARNESS STORE. th2 a NEAT. Little Cottage of Seven Rooms near Union Park. not five minutes? walk from cars and post office. Rent $15. Apply to, GEN. CHARLES OLMSTEAD Or office of the DAILY GAZETTE. 6w56 0 RENT—Five rooms on the second floor. Apply 25 Camp street. 8t96 O RENT—The Norwalk- , Opera House- Possession given July 131.. Apply to S. L. WEED, 65 Wall street. ‘ tf96 FOR SALE. Addermemems under this head 250. for no lines or less, wafer three tim.es,$l~for week. 0R SALE—Round Bottom Row Boat. Apply to H. DAY HANFOBD. 2m; OR SALE—An Electric. Motor and three F Revolving Fans, suitable or a saloon, confectionery store and meat market. OniEN- TAL BOTTLING 00., 13 Wall street. 3t95p OR SALE.—- PURE GROUND BONE for sale F Dry bones taken in exchange. J. H WILSON’S FEnTiL iZiNo MILL. New Canaan road Norwalk. - tf67 FOR SALE or Exchan e.—The premises, No. 7 Camp street. ot 80x150. House has 11 rooms, modern improvements. Good garden, fruit in abundance. .Apply to O. E. WILSON, No. 3 Gazette Building. tf19 PRETTY Cottage (if-seven rooms, near the Brid e. Price $2,500. Onlfi $500 down. Apply to . E, WILSON, Real State Agent, GAZETTE Building. BIG Circular Steam Radiator, 34 inches across top; used but one season; W111 be sold at a sacrifice as owner has no further use for it. Apply at office of DAILY GAZETTE. . cased round top and for sale 0 cap Enquire at AILY GAZETTE OFFICE. negotiating for the purchase of the > Spring : Clothing ARGE Plate Glass Window, alread ' (en - L OST. ' OST.—A Double Shawl, black-with a; blue center, redborder, between;:.W.inmpauk and New Canaan. If the finder Will ‘rettgrn to this office he willbe amply rewarded. ‘~ “ ' 1t96p B. F. RUSCOE. , » 'COLOporativo (. } ARDENER WANTED.—Either married se 1‘ or singlle. Must be willing to make him- genera y useful about lace. State refer- ences and last employer. gply to PETER W. MEAD, Mead’s Corners, New anaan. 3t96 ANTED—A YoungiMant to 'work in a Bakery' one with experience preferred. Applly imme iately at ATnEEToN do 0033, Lau er’SBlock. South Norwalk. . 3t9¢ CANMASSERS WANTED—Male o‘r female. for any town in Fairfield Count . Article usmess; Apply to 3t76p The Most Successful National Building and Loan Association. The one that has the Wealthiest and Most Influential Board of DirectOrs. Desires to Employ allow Good Moo TO ASSIST IN wanted in every family. Pleasant $00 pay? no capital required. 'STUBGES." 85 East avenue. Norwalk. YOUNG MAN to do porter work. Inquire at City Hotel, South Norwalk. 93tl’ ‘ ORK WANTED—Any kind of light work about a store, office or place gladl ac- cepted by a G. A R. comrade. to . pp * 1 Edtttt’ukii‘mm’ “ “m Bet“ 13:39?“ Establishing Branches in the Eastern States. For particulars address, stating experience, "The [lo-Operative Building Bank, World. Bundling, New York. Wanted. , ’ HAT TRIMMERS AND BINDER-S at J. C. WILSON Jr Co’s. -. tf86 NOTICE. AVING secured the Carpenter Shop for- , merly 060115166. bv PLATT PRICE, I am greparedto do ARPENTER WORK of all escriptions. J obbing promptly attended to. 1w93 GE RGE L. TULLER. Agt. 63 Wall street. Norwalk. BLACKMAN’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. HON. JAMES W. HYATT. Norwalk, ConIL, Premdent Fairfield County National Bank, late Treas. of the United States. . HON. JOHN H. LEE, (ax-Mayor of Norwalk, Conn. COL. HENRY CAREY Civil Engineer, N. Y. JOHN D. KIMMEY, Director of American Loan and Trust 00.. N. Y. BERT B. BOARDMAN, of Tracy. McFar- NEW STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY, land,’Ivins, Boardman do Platt, Attorneys, 53 Wall Street, Norwa‘k. _ _ , HON. E. P. DOYLE, Secretary of the Fish Best Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Commission N. y, HENRY SEIBERT, President of the'Henry For Ladies to Res. 6.. - Seibert &Bro. CO. Litlm ra hers.N 1 DR. BUC N BUBfi, N) A LL enterprising citizens of Norwalk. are HANA ew York. getting Love’s most needed improve- WM. T. DENYSE, of .Wm. DeNyse d; _ PreSident Excelsmr Steam Power CO ment to the common sad—irons. See_cireulaijs AMES S. C I distribute around to the houses. With testi- ., N. . . AYTON, of Thurber, Whyland do 00., Credit Dept, Wholesale Grocers, N. Y monials and full particulars. The undersigned .MINOT C. KE LOG Will call and inspect your irons. A. L. AVERY. G. of Patterson Bros, 105 Cannon street, Bridgeport. Conn. 5t93 Sons , Y Hardware. 27' Park Row, N. Y. CHARLES L. HEINS, Secretary and Treas- u‘i‘d’fviiieih‘it iieai‘isz‘ierig‘t’ N' Y' . . l , on is a e, . . “33,033; ggggevgggFnggogfLsg“ ‘ILUC%)U%1H1.1 BIG%(%_W. of Biglow a Main, . ,- ' - i‘usm u is ers l. ’. s... I. o 1...... m., for resetting about 215 lineal feet Of cur-ii, C(TIMOH‘HY’LNMWVHOIDRUFF President of gutter ’gégtgag Sigfilzfiék' 1:33 doing the grad— the Maltine Manufacturing Co), New York. * 11 con w 58, . _ v , The Court of Burgesses reserve the right to HON P‘ 0' LOUNSBUR ’ Ex-Gox - Naggdiilil rei'pct any and all bids. ' roposals must be endorsed upon the out- side of the envelope with the name of the bidder and marked proposal and addressed to ISAAC Btlnsvn, Chairman. 21:96 President Mereliants’ Exchange Bank. New York. WILLIS MCDONALD, of Willis McDonald 6; CO.. Printers, 39-43 Gold Street, New York. LEONARD MOODY Real Estate, Brooklyn, N. Y., Director Km 5 County Trust 00., Direc- tor Brooklyn Real State Exchange. 1y94 nous KEllOOO, FINE Boots and Shoes, Leather and Findings. Everything In the Shoe Line! B WE, H' h HARVEY S. KENT 18 Way T. S. VANDEBHOEF} Committee. @To Particular Men: Men who are particular about the style and fit of their clothes Should always have them made to order. Almost any one can tell a custom-' made suit- the moment they see it. There 1S_a characteristic superior- it_y that is unmistakable. They set right, look dressy and stylish and produces. “general effect" that is noticeably admired. . . Elegant line of Trouserings and Suitings for “hot weather wear’ now ready. F. Kocour, CUSTOM TAILOR, 17 North Main Street, South Norwnlk. 3 1196 CI L. WERNER, 6 Main Street, Norwalk, Bakenand Confectioner. ‘ Manufacturer of Ice cream, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. PRICES THE LOWEST I REPAIRING A SPECIALTY 1 .,,,,,3l Main Street, Norwalk. Q'lh'cnics and parties supplicd on short notice. ALL KINDS OF CANDIES FRESH EVERY DAY. Leave your orders for Sundays at 6 MAIN STREET, NORWALK. 1y75 MEN’S .o Bors’ HENDERSON’S Tested - Seeds. A FULLILINE OF ' . . I Tooled Garden and Flower Souls —-—-Z A T 1—— ELECTRIC“ BURGLAR -——BELLS, ALARMSd HOIIlOI‘ll’S Floral Hflll —— ' : Annunciators, Automatic Gas Lighting an 1 Electric Wiring in all its branches and satis- ‘ faction guaranteed. Doon BELLS, $4. I. 00 P If}? ‘ _ - ’ ; Sam les ma be seen at A. STOMMELL’S, OPTIC EVENINGS UNTIL 7 o CLO( K. mtg}; E. SMITH in 00’s or address CHARLES RlLEY. Nofwalk; 311196 A MOMENTS REFLECTION is all that you need when a perfectly plain proposition is to be made to you. Every man wants to be convinced that he is right before he goes ahead and some subjects will bear a good deal of discus- sion, but the point we want to emphasize l“ doesn’t call for any waste of words. The long and short of it is that our stock Of Must go, and, as you observe, we begin the Must with a‘capital M. If you think we are permitting a thing like prices to stand in the way CALL AND EXAMINE OUR FIGURES. ' — AN INSPECTION OF OUR MEN’S SummorMcrino Shirts and Drawers for 25c. Will Convince the most sceptical that they CANNOT BE MATCHED FOR THE MONEY. COMST-OCK BRO 8., Masonic Building, I4SO.’Ma’ln Street NORWALK._ - ' so. NORWALK. Dne Cent. in almost endless variety, including the highest The Boston Dry Goods Store, on. Main and Wall 813., Noruolk. In our announcement each week we aim to present Simply the actual facts. Facts about dry goods are always of interest, and we try to make it not only interesting, but profitable towread them. When you are too busy to call in person, it is always perfectly safe to send a messenger. Remem- ber that no transaction with us is ever finally concluded until you are pleased. We cannot afford to hate 9. single customer dissatiSfied. Our rule is : Money refunded and goods taken back if not satisfactory. E‘amples whenever you write for them. DRESS GOODS. The new “ BEDFORD CORDS,” over which you have been so enthusiastic, and which have been selling as fast as anything in the store, will be marked down to-day. We take twenty pieces of the $1.15 quality and mark it 95 cents. If you really care anything for a dress Of this beautiful material, you cannot afford to miss this sale. This lot contains all the new Spring shades alpd black if you miss this chance, remember, it may not occur again t is season. Black Grenadines This is the sort of weather to set you thinking Of them—and of all the spider webby weaves. Only a few makers have the wit to do a Grenadine as it should be done—~80 it won’t slip. A mean We look to it that the sleasy, slippery sorts are shut out. Grenadine is mean indeed. All Silk Grenadines in exclusive designs, open mesh twisted silk, lace, satin striped, plain, polka dots, chifi'on stripe, graduated, plaids and figures productions of the Lyons looms. Prices range from 59 cents to $1.50 per yard. Cotton Dress Goods. ' Did you ever see such Dress Goods? The silky look is as distinct on some of our French Prints as if the fibre actually came from cocoons. It seems as if the limit of possibility in spinning. weaving, printing and finishing cotton had been reached in these exquisite stuffs, and 121} cents the yard price—$1 25 for a dress length fit for a queen's reception. The lovely - Navelty Ginghams , Train in the same high toned company. Made "... ' as only the Scotch can make them, they make friends of nearly every acquaintance. ~Those 40-cent Gin‘ghams for 25 cents speak for themselves. Their story is known all over town. There was a tremendous big lot to begin with, but at this rate the end will come before you expect. M ILLINERY . Beautiful creations, original and taking designs, combined with low prie s,‘are Winning merits and the approval of hundreds. Every afternoon our Milliuery Parlors are crowded with an admiring and appreciative I? A ' 54' . / throng. Many are surprised at the elegant, quiet and select patterns we are selling so low. All are delighted aird many are made happy in possession. CLOAK DEPARTMENT. Every woman must know by this time that here is the place to get the brightest, newest, choicest things, every style that fashion tolerates, and nothing extra to pay because they are far better than the common run Of like goods, You can see here in half an hour all that Connecticut has to offer in J aekets, strict novelties of the choicest qualities, finest workman- ship and correct styles. New thought in make and fabric distinguish our REEFERS For girls and misses, 4 to 16 years, from the - every store kind. Many of these garments are ‘ only here, and but one Of- a kind. . There’s exclu. -‘.— _ . siveness enough for anybody who’s quick enough. Sailor Suits and Dresses Ready to put on. N o bother of make—up and try. Only a little profit for us to weigh against the heap of worry and work saved to you. ‘ c It took a stroke of genius to invent the Para— sol—probably a sunstroke—since which time, the Parasol has always stood between genius and sun— stroke. You should employ its aid now for beauty’s sake, just as much as beneath the July sun for health’s sake. At all events you should make your Selection now, regardless of immediate needs, in order to avail of our large assortment. “Most carefully selected,” just expresses it. The reason our Parasol trade is so large . is wholly a result of our care in selecting only the choicest . and 'most attractive patterns, which we then exclusively control for the Norwalk market. p ' Carriage and Coaching shades in great variety. All the latest novelties including the New Bufiled Styles. ‘ ' ' ' ‘ ' ‘ ' ' Handles of Imported Wood, both Natural and Polished. Mourning Goods in all'thebetter grades are represented by a large assortment of styles, at prices ranging from 7'5 cents to $5.00. lthl-ltlltlvl