RETIRING
From Business. Stock must
be sold at once.
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Nerwalk, Gena, Saturday Evening, “Marcn23, [895.
Selling Out
WlNllrER CLOTHING.
at less than cost,
Retiring from business;
TAFT BROS.
Exact Justice to all Men of Whatever State or Persuasion, Religious or Political.”~—-Jey"araan
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RICHARD VAUX lS DEAD
Philadelphia’s Err-Mayor and EX-Con-
gressman Passes Away.
WAS A UNIQUE CHARACTER.
He Kept His Hair Long- ,Never \Vore an
Overcoat and “’33 the Only American
‘Vho Had Danced “Vith Queen Vic-
toria—Sketch of His Career.
PHILADELPHIA, March 23,—Ex-Mayor
and ex-Congressman Richard Vaux died
at his home in this city today from a se-
vere attack of the grip, aged 78 years.
Mr. Vaux complained of an unusual
spell of indigestion in the early part of
last week; but, though taking little nour-
ishment of any kind, he went to his office
every day and attended to'his duties with
his accustomed choerfulness. Last Satur-
day, as president of the prison board, he
received the special committee of the state
legislature appointed to report on the pro-
posed removal of the eastern penitentiary
and spent fully two hours in showing
the members about that big institution.
After leaving the warm corridors of the
prison the cold air chilled the aged phi-
lanthropist, and on Sunday he found him-
self in a hot fever.
The family physician, 'Dr. Cheston, was
called in and found Mr. Vaux suffering
from the grip. He grew rapidly worse,
. and yesterday Dr. Cheston deemed it nec-
essary to call Dr. Tyson into consultation,
and both physicians admitted the gravity
’ of the situation.- Late last night the aged
patient began to sink rapidly, and shortly
after midnight 'he became unconscious.
. He lay in this condition until death came.
Richard 'Vaux, lawyer, diplomatist,
penologist and author, was born in this
city Dec. 19. 1816, and, like his father,
Judge Roberts ‘Vaux, his career was closely
identified with the history of Philadelphia.
His education was secured at home under
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RICHARD VAUX.
the supervision of Judge Vaux. with the
aslsistance of private tutors. To this course
was probably due the thorough develop-
ment and training of his mental powers.
He entered the law office of William M.
Meredith when quite young and was ad-
' mitted to the bar when 20 years old.
He Danced With Queen Victoria.
Soon after this he sailed for Europe as
the bearer of dispatches to the Hon. An-
drew Stevenson, then the United States
minister at the court of St. James. The
secretary of legation at this court was sent
on another mission at this time, and Mr.
Vaux-was appointed to the post. He re-
mained a year, then continued a tour of
the continent. Returning to London, he
became private secretary to the American
minister.
It was during this visit that he achieved
social, fame by dancing with Queen Vic-
toria at a-court ball, he being the only
American, it is said, who ever had that
honor. In later years this incident in Mr.
Vaux’s life was given a sentimental tinge
an.”
SEDEN TAR 1' CALLINGS
at sometime or
other bring on
a torpid liver.
This condition
is common to
" . \ an indoor life;
- ’% then there fol-
1‘32} lows another
‘ all ‘\ condition, anae-
mia or lack
of blood; fre-
quently an-
other worse ef~
feet —— that of
dyspepsia.
These condi-
tions aggravate
Your bad temper
one another.
is likewise aggravating to your
friends. No need to go further,
the rest is easy. If you buy a
vial of Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pel-
lets you’ll find them a natural rem-
edy—mild but effectual. They have
a. strengthening effect upon the
lining membranes of stomach and
bowels, hence their effect is lasting.
They cure Constipation, Indigestion,
Jaundice, Biiiousness and Sick or
Bilious Headaches, permanently; be-
cause they act naturally.
, The best medical testimony proves
that these cases are best treated by
mild methods. One tiny, sugar"
coated, Pellet is a corrector, a regu-
lator, and a gentle laxative. They
are put.up in glass vials, easily
carried and always fresh. They are
guaranteed to benefit or cure, or the
money is returned.
Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy
_ cures Catarrh in the Head.
~ by varlous hints of an attachment b-e'thee'n
the then handsome young American bean
and the beautiful girl queen of England.
While in Europe Mr.» Vaux assist-ed in
the organization of the American embassy
t the court of Brussels.
Shortly after his return to this country.
in 1839, he was nominated to the lower
house of the Pennsylvania legislature.
In 1840 he was a delegate to the conven-
tion which nominated Van Buren and
Johnson for president and vice president.
He was appointed recorder of the city in
1842 and held that position for seven years,
after which he resigned. It is noteworthy
that no decision .by him during that time
was ever reversed by the higher courts.
In 1842, when only 26 years old, he was
nominated for mayor on the Democratic
ticket, but was defeated. Shortly after-
ward he was appointed inspector of the
state prison and was also elected comptrol-
ler of public schools. In 1854, after the
consolidation of the city, he again re-
ceived the nomination for the mayoralty,
but was again defeated. At. the next con-
test for the position he was successful.
Elected to Congress.
In 1890 Mr. Vaux was elected to the na-
tional house of representatives to fill the
unexpired term of the late Samuel J. Ran-
dall. Although in congress only a short
while. his strong» personality was im—
pressed upon thc legislation and debates
of that session. In 1866 he was elected
grand master of the Masonic order in this
state and for years was chairman of the
committee on foreign correspondence and
committee of appeals.
With his spotless broadcloth suit, the
coat fastened around his waist by a single
button. showing a wide expanse of rufiled
shirt front, a. snowy linen handkerchief
thrust loosely in the bosom of his coat, and
his long hair flowing several inches below
his coat collar, he was indeed a figure that
demanded attention when he walked Chest-
nut street to and from his law office. Of
late years friends endeavored to prevail
upon Mr. Vaux to wear an overcoat in
winter, because of his advancing age, but
this he strenuously refused to do, and there
is little doubt that it is due to this ad-
herence to what be deemed a principle that
death overtook him in the form of the
dreaded grip. In politics Mr. Vaux was
always a Democrat of the most uncom-
promising sort.
An honor that always came unsolicited
to Mr. Vaux was that of presiding at the
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Pennsylvania railroad.
Mr. Vaux was regarded as the leading
penologist of this country, and he wrote
many volumes on the subject. At the
time of his death he was president of the
prison board of the Eastern penitentiary,
and the observations embodied in his an-
nual reports on this institution are highly
prized by prison managers in this country
andEuropef'” w“ '
All APPEAL T0 BAPTISTS.
Funds Are Badly Needed For the Mission-
' ary Union.
BOSTON, March 23.—Financial troubles
of the gravest character confront the
American Baptist Missionary union. Its
last fiscal year closed with a. deficit of
$200,000. The receipts have gone from
bad to worse, while the expenditures have
increased, and the indications are that un-
less substantial aid is forthcoming the
next financial statement will show a deficit
of at least 8400.000. In this emergency
urgent appeals have been made to the
churches of the denomination for imme-
diate help. Last Sunday collections were
taken up in scores of churches, and on
Sunday next the matter will be brought to
the attention of the members of the de-
nomination assembled for divine worship
throughout the length and breadth of the
land.
CHICAGO, March 23.—Tho Rev. P. S.
Henson, the eminent Baptist divine, has
issued an’address to the denomination re-
garding the financial condition of the
Missionary union. In it he says: “All ap-
pearances indicate that unless the churches
arise to the height of heroic sacrifice the
deficit of last year will be doubled. This
will involve the necessity of ruinous rc-
trenching and disastrous retreat. It would
mean the abandonment of all aggressive
work. the calling home of missionaries
now in the field and the desertion of sta-
tions planted at great cost, fostered with
great care and greatly blessed by Almighty
God.”
Brennan's Slap at the Military.
CHICAGO, March 23.-—Chiet‘ of Police
Brennan in his annual report declares the
Debs strike an unimportant affair. Ac-
cording to Chief Brennan, the most annoy-
ing element consisted of half grown boys
who were determined to do mischief. The
report says: ”It is a notable fact that there
was no trouble where there were no
troops. In all cases where the police were
left to themselves peace was preserved.”
Postmasters Appointed.
WASHINGTON, March 23,—Tho posmas—
ters appointed today were:
New York—East Line, J. A. Oliver;
Hudson, Willard Peck; Alexandria, Wil-
liam E. McDonnell.
Pennsylvania—Andalusia, W. H. Star-
key; Font, R. R. Lumis; Lcctonia, J.
L. Snyder; Ottown. U. E. Replogle; Shor-
rett, W. W. Ellenberger; Tradesville, T.
D. Nase; Sayre, George M. Lull.
The Japs’ Latest Move.
HONGKONG, March 23. —The Japanese
fleet which has been off the Pescadore is—
lands (Fishers’ islands), between Formosa
and the Chinese mainland, has attacked
these islands. Fighting, according to the
lastest advices, is still proceeding. As.
previously announced, it is the intention
of the J apancso to make the Pescndoro is—
lands their base of operations against the
island of Formosa.
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Mrs. Morton In Montreal.
MONTREAL. March 23.—Mrs. Levi P.
Morton and daughters have been in Mont-
real for the last two days at the Windsor.
They have occupied their time in seeing
the sights and have had a. box at the
French and English opera.
Senator Mantle Improving.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-—Scnator Lee
Mantle of Montana. has been seriously ill
at the Cochran in this city, suffering from
an attack of grip. He is now on the road
to recovery. Senator Carter of the same
state is ill at Helena.
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EVANSTON’S lllSASTllli
Wyoming Mine Explosion Has Left
Many Persons Destitute.
WAS CAUSED BY A W ORKMAN
So Far but Twenty-two Bodies Have Been
Recovered, Although N early'Twoscore
Besides Are Certainly Dead—\Vid-
ows and Children Need Help.
EvANSToN, Wy., March 23.—It is now
known that at least 60 men are beyond the
reach of human help; that 51 women are
widows at Red Canon who were happy
wives Wednesday and that from 200 to 250
little children are fatherlcss. Nine of the
60 victims of the terrible disaster were
boys or young unmarried mcn. Seven men
were killed outside at the mouth of the
slope. Fifteen scarred and mutilated bod-
ies have been recovered from the depths of
the mine, and 38 others remain beyond all
efforts to reach them thus far. With the
bodies of the seven men killed at the sur-
face. the total recovered is 22. The work
of recovery goes slowly on because of the
insecurity of the men engaged in it. The
first party to go down had to be rescued,
having been overcome by the noxious gases
and fumes of burned human flesh and the
stench of the singed and charred mules
that were caught with the unfortunate
men in the cave of death.
A Frightful Explosion.
The violence and consequent fatality of
the explosion surpass belief. Out of 61
persons, 58 were killed instantly, so doc-
tors and old miners say. One, a boy named
Jerry Crawford, died in his father’s arms
while being carried home, and within a
few minutes anoflier, Mattoy, while having
no external bruises, and being 100 feet
from the mouth of the mine at the time,
lingered about two hours. Andrew Mason,
the only person who survived longer, is
now at the point 'of death, his skull having
been fractured by flying pieces of timber.
Ever since the explosion at Red Canon
mine work has progressed steadily. Not
one in the mine at the time of the explo-
sion escaped, all being instantly killed.
There may be more than 60 killed, but that
is the number shown after carefully chock-
ing the roll. Of those who were injured
around the mine, Dr. Gamble. the resident
mine physician, has about 25 under treat-
ment. David C. Thomas, state mine in-
spector, has arrived and will remain until
all the bodies are recovered and will thor~
oughly inspect the mine. He says be con-
‘ sidcrcd'tliis the best ventilated and safest
mine in the state, it being free from gas
and having plenty of safety appliances.
“’hat Caused the Accident.
All agree that the cause of the explosion
was a. miner puttingalarge charge of pow-
der to throw down a big amount of coal
for the next morning. This charge set fire
to what is known as dust explosion. This
dust is of minute particles of coal mixed
with acid and makes the dangerous com-
pound which causcd the destruction of
property and carried so many men to in—
stant death. The work of bringing out the
dead is necessarily slow. Some of the
bodies were partly covered with the caves,
hence requiring search to find them, but
most of them lay fully exposed.
W. J. Casin, the coronorof Uintah coun-
ty, impanclcd a. jury, which reviewed the
remains brought out, identifying them and
permitting relatives to take possession of
‘ the bodies for burial. Salt Lake and Oma-
ha were telegraphed to for coffins, and the
burial of victims will occur as soon as pos-
sible. '
The distress of the bereaved calls loudly
for aid. Of the 51 women who have been
bereft of protection and support of bus-
bands, they with their families probably
make a total of 300 persons, whose situa-
tion calls for the deepest sympathy.
Brokerage Company’s liIail Held Up.
ST. LOUIS, March 23,—Tho mail of the
Missouri Brokerage company, of which
James Craig is president, has been held
up at the postofiico under instructions
from Washington. Letters addressed to the
company have also been ordered stamped
“fraudulent” and returned to the writers
thereof. The company advertises to loan
money on real estate, etc. There was, of
course, always a fee in advance.
Alleged Counterfeiters Captured.
BUTTE, Mon., March 23.—Tho ' police
have arrested S. W. Currier, a locksmith,
and George Perkins, alias C. F. Nelson, a
cook, on the charge of counterfeiting. A
complete and perfect set of dies for a $10
goldpiece of 1853 and for a silver dollar of
1890 were found in Nelson’s room. No]-
son claims to have purchased the dies from
Currier for $10 six weeks ago.
Colorado’s Disgraceful Reformatory.
DENVER, March 23.——-Every charge made
against the state roformatory at Buena
Vista is sustained by the report of the spe—
cial committee of the state board of chari-
ties and correction. Cruel and inhuman
punishment, the testimony shows, has
been practiced at the institution, and
crimes shocking to morality are common.
Still \Vith the \Vllisky Trust.
CINCINNATI, March 23,—Whisky distrib-
utors say openly that the two opposition
houses here have not come to terms with
the Chicago receivers, but that they have
a working agreement with the trust which
will be observed until J une 1, the date of
its expiration. They say furthermore that
the Wabash house at Terre Haute has no-
cumulated large supplies, of unsold goods.
Afflicted With Rheumatism. ‘
Mr. Geo. A. Mills, of Lebanon, Conn”
says: “I was afflicted with rheumatism in
my back all last winter. It was so severe
at times that I could not stand up straight,
but was drawn over on one side. I tried
different remedies without receiving. any
relief until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s
Pain Balm. After using it for three days,
according to directions, my rheumatism was
gone and has not returned since. I have
since recommended it to others and know
they have been benefited by its use. For
sale by Gregory & Co.
Newsboys wanted.
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New York Announcement.
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The Best In the Market. *
All who desire to buy reliable Furni-
ture in moderate priced or more costly
grades will find our stock the most
advantageous to select from for these
reasons: It represents the productions
of the best makers only, and is the
largest and most varied in America.
The completeness of our assortments can
best be understood from the fact that we
exhibit more than two hundred and fifty
difi'crent Bedroom Sets in every variety of
wood, over 70 patterns of Brass Bedstcads, as
well as endless lines of Parlor, Drawing
Room, Library and Dining Room Furniture
of the most artistic styles, and ranging from
the modest and inexpensive to the most elab-
orately carved and inlaid.
In a word, every article required for use, comfort
and adornment in the household can be had with
its plainly marked moderate price at our
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(Adjolnlng Eden Musee.)
Earner & Co.’s establishment is one of the sights
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ladies!
Just received; latest styles in
Fall and Winter Millinery,
consisting of Hats,Hat Frames
Feathers, Ribbons, Velvets
and Buckles ; also a very fine
line» of Walking Hats, Tur
bans, Sailors, etc, at
Fawcett’s,
Headquarters for Millinery
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No.3 Water street, Norwalk.
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osror STORE.
BURNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS, NORWALK.
CLOAK 00,
As a special leader, this week We offer a.
line of velvetcapes, lined throughout with
changeable silk, deep point lace collar, neck '
finished with black satin ribbon and lace
exceedingly stylish, at only $4.98.
CARPETS. CARES ES.
Our spring stock is now ready for inspection. If you are inter estcd in any of the goods we carry in this do
partment, we think we can make a visit entertaining as well as profitable. W e doubt whether there is a stock in
either city that will approach it in variety or in therich beauty had novelty of the patterns and colorings. We
sum to. supply the best trade in th1s section but our selections are by no means confined to :he hivest priced
carpetmgs. in tapestries we have many novel offsets, and we are prepared to show remarkable valiies in the
best grades of ingrains. I
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As an inducement for you to visit this department, this week, and see the new spring stock.
2,500 yards, ten different patterns, est quality Ingrain carpet, regular 7 5c goods, now 470 yd.
'l‘eu pieces Japanese fancy matting, best quality, regular price, 50c, for one week only 25c yd.
Five hue dred pairs fine Nottingham lace curtains, $1.50 quality, now 983 pair.
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W 1. ,i l quite as good. Every com-
Z? ’. 7 mumty has both. - Some
/ 4 stores give better value for
the money than other";
others try to but can’t. Ail
depends. Ladies’ Muslin,
all new; cambric, lawn and
nainsock underwear. Night-
gowns, Chemises, Drawers,
including extra sizes, Corset-
Covers, Short and Long
Skirts, and Umbrella Skirts,
extra width. Infant’s Out-
fittings,Christenine: Dresses,
Slips, Long Skirts—cambric
Nainsock and Flannel,
Bands,Short Skirts cambrio
and flannel, Long Cloaks,
Short Coats, Silk and Swiss
Caps, Hand made Sacques
in wool flannel and cash-
mere, Shawls and Wrap-i
pers, in cheese cloth, flan
nel and cashmere
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