THE PEOPLE’S PAPER. Largest Circulation. Vol. I, NO. 248. The Daily Gazette Is issued cert) ween-day at 3 P. M, at LONE CENT PER com. The Cheapest Rates for Advertising. and ' THE‘QLARGEST CIRCULATION. The Weekly Gazette. [Combined with Friday's Dailv.l Is issued every Friday at Noon, at man. CINTS PER corr, OB. $1.50 PER YEAR. l‘he Daily and Weekly. Served to Local Subscribers at CENTS PER WEEK, on $5.00 PER YEAR. A. H. BYINGTON. Proprietor. I .— l‘his paper has the largest circulation of v! my paper in the State west of Bridgeport. JOB PRINTING. MR. HARRY M. GARDNER. JR.. formerly of New York City. is the superintendent Of our Printing Departments. He is an experienced Book, Job and Newspaper Printer, and all workpntrusted to him will be satisfactorily riene. Special care and attention given to CHURCH AND SOCIETY PRINTING. Chief Engineer of. the Fire Depart- ment. Two candidates have been put in nomination by the Borough Fire De- partment for the important oflice of Chief Engineer. Another is already spoken of as a possible compromise, candidate, in the event the rivalry be- tween the friends of the first two should ‘become so heated as to threaten the harmony and efficiency of the service. Both present chief Prowitt and ex-fire- man and exlburgess Franke, are good men and it is only natural that the earnest, working champions of both, should exhibit the usual zeal and warmth of such a contest, but there should not be, as there is no occasion to be, any bitterness or ill-temper in the contest. It should be agood na- tured efi'ort in the expectation and hope that the best man may win. But are not our brave and always alert and — ready fire laddies a little “previous” in their nominating action? It strikes the DAILY GAZETTE that they have “put their foot in it,” just about as badly as did the last meeting of the Court of Burgesses when they passed a vote es— tablishing a building line on Maple street, all unconscious apparently of an express provision of their own charter- and laws clearly defining another and the only method, by which such action could be legally taken. In the present case, the Borough by- laws, in Chapter IV, Sec. 1, says : “The Court of Barge-sees shall ap- point an assistant clerk, a surveyor, a Board of Assessors of three members, a» Chief Engineer and two assistant on- gineers of the Fire Department,” etc. The terms of the above law are ex- press and mandatory. “The Court of Burgesses shall appoint” aChief En- gineer, etc., so that we cannot see how or in what manner the members of the Fire Department can elect such an 0111- cer though each and every ballot were cast for either one or the other of the two candidates. Nor do we see how the Court of Burgesses can legally enter- tain any nomination so coming to them. Nor can there be any question but that the official call for a meeting of the Fire Department, published in the GA- ZETTE by Chief Prowitt, to nominate candidates for Chief Engineer and the two assistants, is clearly illegal and in direct conflict with the Borough by- laivs. —.————~.»- __,_ <+>—-o—- ~-— WHAT MISS SPINSTER SAYS' That Mrs.Whittemore is visiting Mrs. W. A. Curtis on West avenue. That the Banjo Club met with Miss Anna Woodward last evening at her home on Elm street. That the Inasmuch Circle of the King’s Daughters met at the home of Judge Woodward yesterday afternoon. _That Colonel Roberts will give one Of his charming and enjoyable, informal dancing pitties Wednesday evening. That Robert Van Buren, Jr., is the: fortunate owner Of a lot of land in Le— :roy, Florida. He was notified this week :that he was the successful one that had :answered correctly 9. rebus in one of :the story papers. In all probability .deer and bears are numerous on the zuplands, paroquets scream on almost every bough. flamingoes, pelicans and other aquatic and wading birds haunt the margins of the lakes near by, and racoons, opossums, lynxes, otters, foxes and hares are abundant. The rattle- snakes, moccasins and blacksnakes are numerous, all these are dear to a boy’s heart and we hope he will find them ; all in all, it will probably prove an Ideal region for'sportsmen. That there was a large congregation at the Rev. Dr. Gilbert’s church at South- port last evening to hear the Rev. Mr. Watkins of Grace church. His special theme was Music. Mr. Watkins was ac- companied by the boy choir, under the direction of Prof. Baker, who rendered the full choral service in a very im- presswe manner and charmed all pres- ent. - After the service a bountiful re- past was spread in the chapel and all in- v1ted to partake. A large number of Grace church people accompanied their rector and felt it a great privilege. Suchevenmgs make life brighter and happier, and enables one to live more ’ fully the life given them. - r TERSE TALES OF THE'TOWN. Judge Andrew Selleck was in town again to-day. The Chinese insurrection has been stamped out. —Lamps sold at bottom prices at R. Goldschmidt’s, 18 Water street. 240 tf Captain George E. Albee of 00. D, Second regiment, has resigned. Lord Dufi'eriii—succeeds‘Lord Lytton as British Ambassador to France. Mr. Stephen Comstock is .rapidly getting his new house in readiness to move in. The ninth annual ball of Seamstress Engine company, Bridgeport, Will be given Dec. 81st. —The largest stock of lamps in town at R. Goldschmidt’s 18 Water street. 240 tf The new Congregational church in Fairfield will be dedicated about the middle of February. The Horse Railway Co. has broken ground in front of the Norwalk Hotel to-day for their new switch. The Haytian Government has pro- claimed a general amnesty for politi- cal offenders. —The largest stock of bar glassware in town at R. Goldschmidt’s, 18 Water street. 240 tf The old New York dry goods house of Francis Baker & 00. made an as- signment yesterday. Scofield & Hoyt have their windows decorated with all sorts of tempting goods for Christmas gifts. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Bunnell have re- moved from their Southport residence to New Haven for the winter. The rules committee _of the House, so far as can be learned, is not likely to be selected before next week. Mrs. Dr. Huntington has engaged to sing in the choir of Trinity church, Southport, commencing to-morrow. One of the Connecticut Catholic’s contributors (at second hand) this week is a Methodist, Bishop Warren of Den- ver. ' - A letter for Mrs. Anna H. Hyatt and one for Y. Kristensen is all P. M. Hub- blell can do this week in the unclaimed c ass. Speaker Crisp desires through the press to return thanks to the many per- sons who have sent him congratula- tions. —My stock of lamps and glassware must be closed out by January 1st, in order to make alterations in my busi- ness. Bf. Goldschmidt, 18 Water street. 240 t It is reported from Boston that Henry L. Norcross, a note-broker, of Somerville, Mass, is believed to be the bomb-thrower, who tried toassassinate Russell Sage. —We would call special attention to the fine assortment of Holiday goods now on exhibition at Plaisted’s Drug store. You should see them before the best are sold. The Electric Light people have re- moved their lamp in front of Mr. Van- derhoef’s and put it on a tall pole in the lane just south of Selectman Dask- am’s residence. ' . There was a terrible uproar in the French Chamber of, Deputies yester- day. caused by a remark of the Presi- dent, M. Floquet. that Pope Pius IX was a Free Mason. The correspondence betw een Mr.Von Mumm. German Charge (1’ Afi'aires at Washington, Secretary Blaine ‘ and General Foster, resulting in reciproci- ty With Germany, was made public this morning. . Diphtheria is raging in the village of Firthtown, N J ., to an alarming ex- tent. Business is suspended and the schools are closed. Efl‘ort is making to check the spread of the disease. There have been a number of deaths. Is it possible that our present Board of Burgesses are to step down and out of power and their records pass into history without ordering that curb and gutter reset in front of the Norwalk Hotel? Perish the thought. ,: Richard G. Dove, a clerk in the mail division of the treasury department, died yesterday. He had been employed in that department for 62 years, having been. appointed a messenger during President Jackson’s administration. Nelson Keeler, of South Salem was fined 31 and costs. last evening, b J us- tice Coolidge. for drunkenness. eeler is the rentleman. who was found sleep- ing of? a joyous jag in the alley next'to the American Mechanics’ building, on Water street, by Constable Lockwood, yesterday. He proved not to be the party wanted in Ridgefield. The last meeting of the present‘City Council Will be held on Monday even- ing, Dec._ 28th. Let us hope that its last meeting may be more harmonious than that of the Board of Burgesses.— Mechanics’ Journal. Now you just wait till the next meet- ing of the Board of Burgesses, when they are going to exchange photos, locks of hair, and kiss and hug all around. It will be a sight to make men and angels weep. “Equal and Exact ~ Justice to all Men of Whatever State" or Persuasion, Religious I or Political.”— efi‘erson Norwalk, Conn, saturday- Evening, December 12, 1891. A horse, near the Insane Asylum at Middletown, deliberately broke away and ran down into the Connecticut risl'er, this morning, and drowned him- se f. The venerable and much esteemed Mrs. Frederick St. John does not rally from her resent severe ill turn, as was hoped and as she has prev10usly done, from similar attacks, and now the gravest apprehensions are felt by her friends as to her recovery. The old ante-bellum project of cut- ting an. air line channel. through the salt meadows from Borough to City is again revived, and Congressman De- Forest is to be invited to lend his aid. It would be a mighty good thing to ;do, but we fear won’t be accomplished just yet. _____ ~ Chief Gormley went to the Soldiers’ Home at N oroton yesterday, to arrest John McLaughlin, who committed an assault on “Auntie” Miller—Bonk Wed- nesday evening. but McLaughlin had in some way gotten wind that the of- ficer was after him and so took a train for New York shortly before the Chief arrived. Rev. F. E. Robbins has invited the Odd Fellows to attend services at the First Baptist church to-mori‘ow even— ing and he will preach a sermon to them on the “ Genus of Odd Fellowship.” Members of Our Brothers’ Lodge are invited to meet at their lodge room at 6.30 to-morrow evening so as to march in a body to the church. That very popular actress, Ullie Akerg strom, will be at Music Hall on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday evenings of next week, and on Saturday afternoon. There will be a change of programme at each performance, and as Miss Aker- strom is a great favorite here people who want good seats will do well to se- cure them early. Notice is given that on and after Dec. 31st, 1891, during thick or fog y weath- er, there will be sounded at xecution Rocks light station, Long Island, N. Y., an automatic siren givmg blasts of three seconds duration, separated by silent intervals of 17 seconds. On the same date the Daboll trumpet now at the station will be discontinued. The resolution of Senator Plumb to remove the body of General Grant to Washington has caused Mrs. Grant great sorrow. She says: “I Wish very much that my husband’s remains may stay where they now are. I am grow- ing old and I cannot change my resi- dence very readily. My childrenare near me and I feel that I must be near my husband’s grave.” —-Ame1'ican Watches, bought after the recent reductions made by the companies, and sold.at corresponding prices by A. W. Austin. By a vote of 10 to 5 Hope Hose com- pany, at their special meeting last evening, nominated J. T. Prowitt as their candidate for Chief Engineer for the ensuing year. Frank McKeon was nominated for let assistant engineer and John Kelley for 2d assistant. The action of the company in nominating Mr. Prowitt was a surprise both to his friends and foes, as Hope Hose com— pany has always been considered as strongly against the election of Mr. Prowitt for any oflice. The correspondence published this morning shows that Mr. Blaine has taken another important step in the direction of enlarging our foreign trade. In consideration of the con- tinued free admission of beet-sugar into the United States from Germany, that country agrees to admit our agri- cultural products on favorable terms. It is confidently expected that the new arrangement will take effect on Feb- ruary 1. What will be accomplished by it is set forth in detail in our Washing- ton dispatches. -At a meeting of the U. 0. G. C. held at their hall on Water street last even- ing, the following officers were elected: N. C., W. F. Bryant; V. N. 0., Lady Rosecrans; W. P., Lady W. N. Marsh, K. of R, Geo. C. Comstock; F. K. of R., Howard W. Doty; Treas., C. P. Keeler; Herald, J. F. Alger; W. I. 0., Etta Benedict; W. O. G., James H. Walsh; First Trustee, W. N. Simone; Second Trustee, Mrs. S. J. Benedict; Third Trustee, Mrs. W. N. Marsh; Rep. Grand Com., W. F. Bryant; A1- ternate, Mrs. S. J. Benedict. The ogcers will be installed on Jan. 8th. The funeral of the late Charles Ma Carpenter of the firm of Grosvenor, Rhodes & Carpenter, was attended in- Brooklyn at 9 o’clock last evening. The spacious parlors of the Carpenter home, in Spencer Place, were thronged by New York and Brooklyn business, and other people. Rev. Mr. Selleck was the officiating minister, who also some time since buried the intimate friend of the deceased, Dr. Sears, the editor and proprietor of the National Quarterly magazine. Both Messrs. Sears and Carpenter were fast friends of the ex-Rector of St. Paul’s. A son of the deceased was educated in Norwalk at Mr. Selleck’s school. Mr. Asa Smith is acting as agent for the latest thing out, which is a sort of metalic label system of identification in case you die suddenly or become in- sensible or helpless among strangers, owner’s number struck into it, with re- uest that New York Protective Regis- tl'y Co. be telegraphed it and they in turn will telegraph the owner’s friends who has the metal label on his person. It won’t burn up, as pocket-books, letters and cards do, and water cannot efl'ace the inscriptions which are struck in the metal. It can be worn on the suspenders of a gentleman or attached to the garments and person in a variety of convenient ways. The scheme ought to be extended to the recovery of lost children. or travel on the New England road. It. - consists of a metalic check, with the Borough Expenses. EDITOR DAILY GAZETTE: DEAR SIR :—In reply to statement made the past week signed ”Kicker,” I would say that‘he certainly qannOt or will not understand the facts. Accord- ing to figures shown, the Court of Bur- gess of 1891 has not increased the debt up to Nov. 1531891, as charged. Last year’s indebtedness to No v. 14, 1891 in- clusive was $44, 000. - ' $26000 Char-geable to Water Acct. . . To Borough 18,000 Total $44,000 1890 Nov. 15, Borrowed for Water Com., $10,000 00 S91 Nov. 24, " “ “ “ 2.500 00 Apr. 6' n u’ u H 2.516 04 June 16, “ “f “ ” 3,300 00 Sept. 22. “ 1:3 3 :f 2.000 00 6| 6‘ 58 ‘2‘; 2,5“) m Total " 322.816 04 The last amounét of 82, 500 is held by Borough Treasur r on account injunc- tion on suit of ' uien &Rider. The balance he speeds of, $10,000, is for notes given by Court of Burgesses 1890 from Dec. 1 to 29 inclusive , $9,500 00‘ Court of Burgesses, 1891, Nov. 3, 91 1,000 00 Making Total Debt of 77,316 04 ' a Showing his deficit of $10,500 is not chargeable to the present Court. " 1890 ‘ $9.500 1891 $1.000 Total ‘ $10,500 Jan 1, 1891 Borough debt would then show $27,500 instead of $18,000. He also shows that this Court will hand over to next Court's debt of $38,500, which is only his stimated expenses of $10,000 for the balance of this month. What bills will be ordered paid at the next meeting, of purse, Ican say noth- ing, the above fi res are to Nov. 15, 1891 Dec. 7. Borrowed a: $5,000 “ “ Balance on 11 d about 2,200 Due from Town on . way Ac’t about 1.750 “ “ Sewerage 5%,, 315 ’7‘ V' $9,265 Total Bills paid by Court p.27 about $6,785 Balance on hand , $2,470 I hope this will satisfy the parties most interested, as they are the plain facts and facts only. which-[can be veri- fied by referring to the Borough books. Mr. Kent’s name was on the reporter’s notes and unintentionally omitted. T. S. VANDERHOEF. .9. To The Publlc. _——We desire to state that the “ Mid- night Alarm” Company, which will ap- pear at the Opera House next Thurs- day evening, the 17th, and which is billed to. play “Fer the Benefit of Phoe- nix Engine Co.,”',does not appear for our benefit. PHCENI'X ENGINE Co. 2t50 Amusements. E. E. Kidder’s Irish Comedy Drama, The Gossoon, with Carroll Johnson in the principal role, will be the attraction at the Opera House Monday evening, Dec. 14. . Mr._ Kidder has done some of his daintiest work in this play. It is in some essential respects a model play of its order. ,The author has with rare judgment avoided many Of the worn- out conversationalities and given to the stage a bright, spirited, well-written and fairly well constructed drama, in which the serious and the comic ele- ments are judiciously dovetailed. and in which there is little superfluous talk. Mr. Johnson has found in Mr. Kid- ders play a character that is peculiarly suited to his personality. Incidentally he Sings a. number of pretty songs, dances with all the grace of his Old- time .minstrel days, and in the absence of oork,shows his manly beauty, which, on the stage, is always a potential fac- tor in the sum of a romantic actor’s equipment. Says the Philadelphia Times : “I he Midnight Alarm” rturned to the Na- tional Theatre last night for a week’s engagement, and that its powers of at- traction are beyond the ordinary was attested by the presence of a large and appreciative audience, which was well repaid. There are many innovations in the production since its last appear- ance in this city, and the performance was very entertaining to even those who saw it before. Its two great real- istic effects, the railroad bridge over Shark river and the flight of, the light- ning express, and the interior of an en- gine house of New York city at the time of a call to a fire, are still pre- served, and the well-balanced and effi- cient company made the utmost of the spirited situations in which the piece abounds, as well as introducing many new features. The “Midnight Alarm” Will appear at the Opera House Thurs- day evening Dec. 17. —.§O —$50,000 worth of dry goods and kitchen furnishings must be sold at the Norwalk Boston Store between now and January 1st, as Mr. O’Gorman re- tires from the business on that date. ,,The prices which they have placed on , their goods will convince you that they are determined to reduce their stock as speedily as possible. 237tf ————H’ +>—— To Fight Cassagnac. PARIS, Dec. 12.——The final arrangements have been made for a duel which will be fought at an early hour tomorrow morning somewhere in Belgium near the French frontier between M. de Cassagnac and M. Fallieres. M. de Cassagnac has already dis- tinguished himself on the field of honor, but M. Fallieres is, to all intents and purposes, a novice When opposed to such a fire eater as his present adversary. Lawyer Newcomhe’s “’ill Stands. NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—Surrogate Ransom admitted to probate the will of Richard S. Newcombe, the lawyer whose daughter, Ida Florine Lederer, filed objections, alleging undue influence and mental incapacity. She Was disiuheritcd by her father. ' For Russia’s Hungry Soldiers. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 12,—The municipal council of this city has voted 800,000 roubles to assist in the purchase of flour for the sol- diers, whose daily rations have been reduced to half- a pound‘of bread. . ~ n.--— ‘ .. ... -. Pope Leo Ill. Information was received in St. Paul, yesterday that the cendition of Pope co is growing daily more serious and that he cannot be expected to- live be- yond a few days. >. —Diamond and fancy stone Rings at A. W. Austin’s. . ‘ CO \A Rose Failing. Our local military hero, our own and only “pretty Captain Reuben,” refused to receive his GAZETTE . yesterday at the post ofiice, but forgot the little formality of previously calling at our office and paying for a es due on his paper, and is undoubt- e ly ignorant of the law which requires him to pay what he owes for his paper before he can stop it. But then neg- lecting to pay the printer is a Rose failing. . ____ .fi. __ n.‘ ... —-Gold, Silver and Ivory-headed walkingCanes at A. W. Austin’s. ~——~———~——<-o-» Death of Mrs. Hanford. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Hanford, the aged mother of Mrs. J. N. Lockwood, of Norwalk, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Middlebrook, in Bridgeport to-day, in the 90th year of her age. Her funeral takes place in Bridgeport on Monday, and the inter- ment here at 1.30 p. m., in Union cem- etery. This venerable “mother in Isra- el” who formerly. resided here, has :been tenderly cared for during her .past months of feebleness,by her daugh- ter, Mrs. Middlebrook, of Bridgeport, nee Jessie Hanford, Of Norwalk. 0. ——A frame given away with each doz. Holliday Photo’s at Lewis’ 11 Main St. 69. .Wrong Again. It appears that J. T. Prowitt is the choice of a majority of Phoenix Engine Co. for the office of Chief Engineer. At the caucus, it is said, quite a num- ber voted for Mr. Fi‘anke who will cast their ballots for Chief Prowitt next Tuesday evening—Hour. Wreng as usual. A majority of Phoenix Engine company will probably vote for their nominee Mr. G. A. Franke,but then our great local Fugle- man could not be expected to go back on his “pard.” They go to Southport. A large delegation of Grace church people and friends, accompanied their surpliced boy choir to Trinity church, Southport, last evening. where a rare treat was in store for them. ,Among those who went over, noticed by the GAZETTE, were Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Weed, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Rbbert Van Buren, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lockwood, Mrs. Many. Miss Clock and her guest'Mrs. Reed of Stamford,‘Mrs. Dennis and Miss Cholwell, Mr. George Lockwood, Miss Burroughs, Mr. Mun- son and Miss Lizzie Hoyt, the Misses Camp, Miss Susie St. John, Miss Alice Selleck, Miss Clara Street and others. A most enjoyable visit was had, the party returning on the 10.03 p. m. train. No More Tick. Sdme time ago Mrs. Welsh, who lives on Knight street, purchased a clock from a traveling agent,agreeing to pay for it on the installment plan. The in- stallments have not been paid regu- larly, it is claimed, and, the agent called at the house yesterday to remove the clock. A lively rumpus followed the agent’s attempt to recover the property and Officer Adams was sent for. When the ofl‘lcer arrived each party wanted the other arrested, Mrs. Welsh claiming that the agent had attempted to strangle her, and the agent claimed that Mrs Welsh had pil- fered his watch chain during the melee. The officer poured oil on the troubled waters, and the agent got his watch chaciln and clock and no arrests were ma e. ————~-——-—--<—o >— Safe Deposit _Vault. In all large cities numerous places for the safe keeping of valuable papers of either an intrinsic or relative value have been provided, and this commu- nity has long felt its want. The officials of the National Bank of Norwalk, after careful investigation, have contracted with Herring &. 00., the well-known manufacturers of Fire and Burglar-proof Vaults and Safes of New York city, to construct for them a Fire and Burglar-proof Safe Deposit Vault with every safe-guard known to the modern art of safe-making. Mr. J. E. Casserly, their special agent, says, “ The vault that I have sold to the. Na- tional Bank of N orwalk will be strictly modern in every detail, and all of our latest patents will be employed.” The vault will have two massive doors (an outer and inner) controlled by an- tomatic devices, combination and time- looks. The interior of the vault will have a capacity of 600 steel safes of diferent sizes and will be rented according to size. These steel safes will be locked with Herring & Co.’s deposit key locks, which will require two persons present before access oan be had, the Bank holding the master key and the renter the original. The interior of these steel safes or boxes will be supplied with tin boxes with separate look and keys. These tin boxes can be carried to the residence or place of business at the renter’s option. > The Bank will also place at the dis”- posal of those who avail themselves of the Safe Deposit Vault, Coupon Rooms where they can make such examination of their papers in absolute privacy without even acquainting the Bank of their nature. As a whole the vault will be that of convenience giving perfect security against Burglars and Fire. Doubtless many of our citizens will appreciate the enterprise of this institu- tion and avail themselves of the securi- ty of such place for a nominal sum per annum. the arrear- . ,. sail THE WEATHER. The weather 30-day promises to be colder and generally from clear to partly cloudy. To—morrow it promises to be partly cloudy, with slight tempera- ture changes, possibly followed by rain. .9 SOUTH NORWALK. The GAZETTE 1.9 on sale at the news efiee of I‘red Coleman, J.H.1'lmm, W.L.Ather- ton, and H. E. Bodwell. Albertina-even and Orders for all kinds of JOB PBIN 1'- ING received at our branch 00109 on Rail- road Square. See adv., Boners wanted. R. J. Cutbill is in Danbury on busi- nessto-day. _ John Ayres is building a cat boat for Jesse Ayres. , Miss Agnes Carr is to wed a Meriden gentleman named Warren. Theodore Smith is recovering from his annual attack of the croup. Wm. Lichtblau’s new house will be ready for occupancy about Feb. lst. Rev. F. H. Marley will preach in the Congregational Church to-morrow. Robert Thompson is getting along finely, and expects to be out in a few days. _ The windows of the difi'erent mer- chants in this city are being dressed in holiday attire. Carpenters in this city are having a plenty of work, and the outlook is goeduntil spring. . - Frank Taylor was sent to jail yester- day for thirty days. He stole a pair of boots and pawned them. Herman Quittner is building a store on Mechanic .street which he proposes renting to Bridgeport parties. Improvements in the way of relaying tracts are being made about the Con- solidated railroad freight Office. German services will be held at No. 37 Chestnut street to-morrow at 2 and 7.30 p. m. Sunday school at 10.30. Mrs. Sarah Smith and daughters, Mary, Fannie and Lilian, are sick with the grippe at their home on Ann street. The entertainment given by the Ep- worth League, last evening, was well attended and proved to be very pleas- ing. - . Leroy Taylor has taken charge Of the Mahackemo billiard parlors, and is placing the tables etc., in first-class order. M. Higgins for some time night clerk at the Mahackemo has accepted a like position at the Turner House, Dan- bury. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Raymond and Mrs. M. D. Randall. attended the funeral of Miss Libbie Alling in West Haven on Thursday. . Work is progressing on. Herman Pausch’s new oyster steamer at Wm. Taylor’s ship-yard. T. S. Glover Wlll put in the machinery. _ Penny-in-the-slot machines have been placed in the toilet rooms at the Consolidated railroad depot. An in— novation worthy of this item. The overcoat thought to have been stolen by a young man from Lewisboro, was found where young Mr. Dennis left it. We gladly make the correction. Mr. Wilbur T. Smith, of this city, has returned from a trip to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Detroit and Washing- ton. He reports having had a fine time. Mrs. Melvina Silliman’s house is nearly completed, and John W. Fan- cher’s building on the Washington street bridge is nearly ready for oc- cupancy. There was a good attendance and happy time at the oyster supper given last evening in the East avenue Metho- dist Church. The music by the Symph- - ony orchestra was excellent. A woman fainted on North Main street, yesterday afternoon. She was assisted into Hoyt’s drug store, and prescribed -for by Dr. Burke, and shortly after was able to go home. Several South Norwalk “Nobles" are in receipt of invites to take part in a mid-winter excursion to Florida, given under the auspices of Mecca Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, on Jan. 16th. ' . Thaddeus Guyer, the grooeryman, has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. It is believed that matters will be satisfactorily adjudi- cated and Mr. Guyer continue in busi- ness. _ . The parties who broke into Watkins & Tobey’s store on the Washington street bridge, Thursday night, have not as yetbeen apprehended. One lad was arrested on suspicion, but as nothing could be proven against him he was ac- quitted. Mike Powers is learning the mason’s trade. One day this week «he did what will cause him to have a lively re- membrance of the trade as long as he lives. He had $30 in his inside pocket. While he was engaged in making mor- tar somehow or other the roll of bills dropped from his pocket into the mor- tar bed, and Mike unaware of the fact mixed the roll with the lime, and scooped it up in a hod and carried it up to the top of the building and dumped it down for “the man who does all the work.” Mike shortly after found out his loss and vainly hunted to recover his money, but without avail. Later however it was found nicely set in on a wall Ofsone of the rooms where it had been troweled on by the plasterer. Mike doesn’t have much to say about the affair. —Norwalk Bridge Souvenir Spoon at A. W. Austin’s. *p———.. St. John’s Lodge. The annual meeting and election of St. John’s Lodge takes place next Thursday evening, December 17th. and a’good deal more than ordinary inter- est is being manifested in the matter. O. —Nickel Alarm Clocks 87 etc. h at A. W. Austin’s. : ’ eac ’ CHURCH SERVICES. GRACE—Rev. S. H. Watkins, rector; «, I ‘- Third Sunday in Advent, Dec. 13th.- 9.30 a. in: Ho y Communion. 10.30 a. m. Morning Prayer, Litany and Ser- mon. 12 m. Sunday School. 7.30 p. m. Evemng Prayer and Sermon. The, VRectOr will preach. All are welcome Litany service on Wednesda at 10.30 a. m. Evening prayer Thursday at 7.30 p. m. The. Right Reverend. the Bishop of the Diocese will visit this parish to ad- minister Confirmation at the morning servme on Sunday, Dec. 20th. ' ST.. PAUL’S Omen—Rev. S. T. Gra- with a dress on' ham; rector. 10.30 a. m. Divine Service _ " with sermon, subject, “Tarrying.” 7. 30. p. m. Divine Service with sermon, subject, “From Shadows into Day-- light.” Sunday School 12 m. Free sittings and a cordial welcome to all. CALVEBY BAPTIST Cannon—Services- 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. F. G. W. Fowlks. Y. P. U. L.~ C. A. S. service at 4 p. m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL.—Rev. Thos. K. Noble, pastor. Services" at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning subject: “The Soul of Man and the Sanctuary of God.” Evening, “A Look at the Ledger of Life.” Courteous ushers w111 welcome strangers. Young peo- ple‘s meeting at 6.30. METHODIST. ——Dr. George Van Al- styne, D. D., pastor. Services at 10.30 a. _m. and 7.30 p. m. Rev, M. W. Prince, D. D., of Stamford,will preach here to-morrow both morning an evening. Mr. Prince is a very superior- preacher. All should avail themselves of this opportunity to hear him. Good Singing and gentlemanly ushers always. FIRST BAPTIST—F. E. Robbins, pas- tor. Services M1030 and 7.30. Y. P. S. C. E., 6.30 p. m. In the morning Pastor Robbins will preach upon “ Things Which Christ Cannot Do.” First—“ NO Honor in his own home ; ” Second—“Healed a few sick folk;” Third—“ Powerless before our beleif.” In the evening will be observed “ Odd Fellows’ Day,” when the pastor 'will preach upon “ The Genus of Odd Fel- lowship.” Our Brothers’ Lodge and Kabaosa Encampment ,will attend in a body. The public cordially invited. Seats free. Y. M. c. A. , , Bible study, 3 p. m. to 4 p. m., at the class room. The Song Service to-morrow-after- noon at 4 o’clock, at the rooms will be an unusually interesting one. Rev. S. T. Graham, will be present and make an address 011 “Character Building.” All young men. are invited. _The Bi-monthly meeting of the Asso- ciation will be held in the parlor, next Imam ADVERTISING-Ly, f. Wain-ts, I Cent a Word Monday evening at 8 o’clock. This , promises to be averyprofitable anden— ' joyable affair, and it is hoped that every member will be present. O ——P. S. Bartlett movement in 14-kt. Essex gold-filled case, warranted to wear 20 years, for $22.00, at A. W. Austin’s. -—-~ »‘~———< .- >——— a- ~—~ In Her Daughter-’5 Death? Grip. ELIZABETHTOWN, 0., Dec. 12.—The Mc- Dale family has lived for years in the most abject poverty. The mother, who is past eighty, and daughter slept together. Last night the daughter was taken mortally ill. [11 her agony she caught her mother in her arms and pinioned her tightly against her ' breast. The horror of the situation caused . the mother to faint, and while thus uncon— scious the daughter died hugging the moth- er. The icy arms had stiffened in death, and the aged victim was held as if in a. vise. When discovered it required the united strength of two men to remove the dead woman’s aims and release the mother, who is so low that it is scarcely probable that she can recover. Colored Blackmailers Trapped. I NEW HAVEN, Doc. 12.——A sensational at tempt to blackmail James D. Dewell, the Republican candidate for mayor in the re- ' cent election, ivas nipped in the bud last night. Dewell has received many letters from Mrs. Sidney Coe, a colored woman, requesting him to call at her house. One of the letters was given-to the police and De- tective Cowles, disguised as Mr. Dewell, went to the house. Mrs. 006 escorted him to a room. Five minutes later her husband rushed in and demanded $1,500, threaten- inng payment was refused to shoot “Mr. Dewell.” The detective promptly arrested the blaclnnailers. ' SHOE NEWS. ~ BRIDGEPOBT. Coma, December 12, 1891. The weather lo-dac/ : Clear. The special prices on men’s finest hand-sewed shoes con- tinue through to-day. A sav— ing of one-third. The styles include all the fashionable shapes of broad, medium and narrow toes. - Best French calf. ' . , 7 Months ago we begauplan- ning and buying for the-heli- ' day season. The results are here in new, original and exclusive styles of slippers for men and: W0- men. ' JOHN G. HOWLAND. 405 Main Street. T0 BEN T. O BENT—Cottage 011 West Main street. Enquire of GEO. S. GREGORY. ' tf227 0 RENT—Five pleasant rooms, besides pantry and closets, on first floor. water and sewer connections. at No. 9 Chestnut street. Apply to E. H. FILLOW, NO. 5 Chestnut street, Norwalk, Conn. . 2w49 OOMS TO LET—First floor. 11 High street, to small famil only. Inquire of TAFT 13308., Clothiers,23 all street. tf231 TO RENT if applied for at one the eli- gible ofii \ e ce room in GAZETTE BUILDING. ' opposite the telephone station. eflice of DAILY GAZETTE or of. . iw-21 EARLES OLIISTEAD', Agent. ._ .\ Apply at . a ,;
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