DOESN’T LIKE CONNECTICUT. It Banishec'l His Father for Cleaning Bil Nails in Church. , A strange tatle of a man’s resentment for an injury done his father more than three-quarters of a century ago was brought to light recently by the visit to this city of Daniel Porter, a wealthy merchant of San Jose, Cal. True to a vow registered many years ago he refused to stay longer than 24 hours in a State that had meted out to his. father unjust and terrible punish- ' ment for a trivial offence, the mere thoughtless infraction, in fact, of a blue law even at that time almost in desue- tude. Although pressed to remain by his host, a well known West End man, his determination notto pass two nights in the old Nutmeg State could not be shaken, and he left for New York Sun- day afternoon. “In the year 1816. his father, whose name was also Daniel; was a young man of 18 years in the little town of Coven- try. Sermons were tedious things in those days, and one Sunday as young Porter sat in church, he allowed his thoughts to wander. Absent-mindedly he drew his knife from his pocket and commenced to cut his finger nails. The sharp eye of the tithing man caught the desecration of the sanctuary, and Por- ter was immediately placed under ar- rcst. r The court in Which he was tried pre- served the usages of old Colonial days, the present Constitution of Connecticut not having been adopted until 1818. and the gravity of his offence was clearly recognized under the old code. The court found. a. punishment to fit the crime, and Porter was ordered to be banished from the State for life. What is more, he had to go, for there was no dallying with the law them. days. Por- ter had desired to go to sea and a consta- ble escorted him to New London,where he found a Ship. He followed the sea for more than 20 years, but early in the 40’s he drifted to Cincinnati. Here he married and had two sons. One of these is the one who paid the city a flying visit on Sunday. Early in life he went to California, and has become a wealthy man. He said, that while he recognized the fact that his father could have returned without molestation many years before he died. he thought he had been done an irreparable injustice,which never could be forgiven. He entertained, he said. no feeling of love for or pride in the old State which had been the birthplace of , his forbears. Mr. Porter arrived in the city Sunday morning, and late in the afternoon left for New York. ‘ He saw but little of the city, and said hewas not interested in anything that came from or was a part of Connecticut. —Bridgeport Morning Union. Pn‘x‘ne Havanns. Watts—Been reading anything about these Cuban atrocities? Potts—No. I’ve got a box of them at home yet that my wife bought three months ago from an alleged smuggler. Cincinnati Enquirer. " The kind 8088 makes his Biscuits with. " 0 NO MORE TO BE SAID. If you wish perfect success in the “ construction” of light, healthful, delicious pies, cake and biscuits, your Cooking School Teacher will always - say -—“ But above all, use only Boss Baking Powder , for it’swhat made their cracker famous. You know them of course, for over 3,000,000 pounds were sold last year.” 3 Take no substitute from your grocer. . muunorunrn souLv sv ta 0. D. BOSS a SON, New London, Conn ATV P. W. BATES’ 42 WATER STREET, you can find as fine an assortment of lunnenlallflameteuWurl As can be found in any Yard in the State Look it over and get prices before going elsewhere. Hinn' LAUNDRY. 26 MAIN STREET. The undersigned will, on SATURDAY NEXT, open a Hand Luandry at the above place. Satisfaction guaranteed; a share of public patronage solicited. ANNA MOKELY. MARY CLUNE. J. D. .l cuttings. U N i.) EKTA. L: L L2 1. rfnicn- «rectum-mirt- utmev Milne}. I‘tTMl .-fl’T. I. A l OFFIIIE. v ' m" LIGHT "LUIJKWUGLI f" PAC-iAGE Cheap rates... Willalso take orders for mes wager service in New lorl; Goods called 0.. and delive M to all parts of~ the town orders receive at)? P. Wee-3’s Urn: Store W a] Street. "'1' tli telephone connection on. PARCEL and D E LIVE KY '3". ' ' f‘ L: 1.001%). mm if DR. HOLMES’ DEFENSE OF HAYES Impromptu Verses that Relieved a Some- ' what Unpleasant Situation. The biography of Dr. Oliver Wen dell Holmes, written by his nephew. Mr. Morse, contains much that is of ex- cellent interest, but I recall an coca eion when Dr. Holmes wrote some verses at short‘ notice, which, thong! important at the moment, were" long; since forgotten. It was in 1877, and the occasion was one of the celebrated Fourth of July demonstrations at Woodstock, Conn.. in which the late Henry 0. Bowen was always an active factor. In gathering the forces for this particular celebration Mr. Bowen had secured a brilliant lot 01 men as speakers, and Dr. Holmes had been induced to come and read a poem about the Woodstock of the days when his ancestors were among its people. They were James G. Blaine, Rev. Dr. Cuyler, and Daniel H. Chamberlain, at that moment of New York, but quite recently of South Carolina. where he had‘been unseated by Hayes in favor of Wade Hampton. Dr. Cuyler was in a thoughtful mood, and Chamberlain was much preoccupied. Dr. Holmes had come on from Bever- ly Farms with one of his graceful and not too conventional poems, and he had no idea that anything was to occur that was not entirely friendly to all man- kind, and he sat serene and dimpling awaiting his opportunity to read his verses, when, like a shot out of a gun, came the ringing words from Chamber- lain: “This is Freedom’s day. I shall speak for freedom. I shall speak with freedom. Ihave no private griefs to present. So far as personal interests are concerned, recent events have but relieved me of a heavy burden almost beyond endurance. For myself alone I could be thankful for it. I could speak to you today from a. profound sense of duty. Gladly would I close forever that chapter of history to which I have referred. But I dare not do it." This introduction brought a troubled look to the face of Dr. Holmes. As Gov. Chamberlain proceeded the situa‘ tion became worse instead of better. He lampooned Hayes in words never to be forgotten by those who heard them. and the longer be talked the more dis- turbed Dr. Holmes seemed to be. He was to come in between the address of ‘ Chamberlain and the one by Blaine, and he, in common with everybody present, felt that what had gone before would be mild in comparison with what Blaine was going to say. Presently Chamberlain cast a glance around, as much as to say: “Now keep an eye on me; give me room according to my strength and see me soar,” and he let go his peroration. All at once a light illumined the face of Dr. Holmes. All through the last half of Chamberlain’s speech he had sat with a pencil in his hand apparent ly making an occasional note in a book upon his knee, --and as Chamberlain closed the genial doctor replaced the pencil in his vest pocket, folded his lit- tle book, and seemed again at perfect ease. As he stepped forward, Dr. Holmes said: “I come here today, fellow citizens, as a son of a citizen of Woodstock to visit the place where my father- was born, and where my father’s fathers lie. Icome also as an American citizen, and I ask you to listen to asentiment which as an American as loyal to his chief as an Englishman would be if he were here to see before him to-day the banner of old England as I see our flag to- day. The sentiment I give is The Ship of State: The Ship of State! Above her skies are blue. But still she rocks a little. it is true; Andbthere are passengers. whose faces white Show they don’t feel as happy as they might. Yet on the whole her crew are quite content Since its wild fury the typhoon has spent; And willing, if her pilot thinks it best, To head a little nearer south by west; And this they feel, the ship came too near wreck In the long quarrel for the quarter deck. Now when she glides serenely on her way, The shallows past. where dread explosives lay. ’l‘he stiff obstructives churliest game to try, Let sleeping dogs and still torpedoes lie. And so I give you all “The Ship of Statel” Freedom’s last venture is her priceless freight. » God speed her, keep her. bless her while she steers Amid the breakers of unsounded years, Lead her through danger’s path with even keel, And guide the honest hand that holds her wheel. Everybody cheered, and Chamberlain not only cheered but laughed. So, as it happened, the atmosphere was cleared and the venerable poet—we thought him old then, though he lived almost 20 years longer—proceeded, as if noth- ing had occurred, to sing rather than read the lines he had written. The en- tertainment concluded with an agree- able talk on temperance by Dr. Cuyler. He believed in Hayes, he said, because he had seen him drink a bottle of selt- zer water with William E. Dodge in New York on an occasion when the wine flowed abundantly.—Walter T. Phillips in Providence Journal. (III II ', ‘ If * t l I I I . \ , , ’ l . M W e Easily and IMHII It’s made cheaply from made at 4 roots and- home, [THE herbs, one bottle ,KI N D , no other makes 'STLT AT “just as , 5 gallons. ‘ ~ ITS good." mam-nonmor. WILLIAMS a emanation co.. as... 9 z; .the lower as if gathered. 44,5 CHARACTER IN LIBS. HOW PEOPLE MAY BEVJU‘DGED BY THEIR MOUTHS. Jealous People Easy to Pick Out. How . Benevqolent, Quick—tempered, Conceit- ed, Cynical, Hanghty, and Sentimental People May Be Detected. It is remarkable what studies of char- acter a casual glance at the lips of va- rious individuals will bring forth. Glance now and then at the mouths and chins of people you know, and follow the rules given below for the purpose. The mouth of a jealous person is the easiest to discover. It has deep inden- tations at the corners. The lips are coarse and heavy, and drawn at the corners to the extent of becoming no- ticeable. This kind of mouth is apt to snap itself shut. The good natured month, which also denotes a considerable degree of thoughtfulness, is large and straight. It shows the teeth in laughing and has full lips. Most people know too well the mean- ing of those lips which droop. It is the melancholy signal of a pessimist. If. the under lip reach‘over the upper. it Is an additional sign. A mouth of one fond of drink or “tip- pling," has an under lip of unusual heaviness. It droops and hangs out from the teeth. The] upper lip in I. wine lover, is heavy and of a bad pro- portion. The chin of the individual is often indented. A conceited mouth is inclined to be tightly drawn, except in cases of idiotic complacency. The corners often incline upward. You will know the tendencies of a cynic by the flexibility and elasticity of her lips. These are generally capable of all expressions and many changes during a short space of time. A benevolent or charitable individual is discovered in this way: The lips are equal and the teeth well covered by them. Theycurl sufficiently to show the red of the inner lip without making the under one seem to droop or to shorten the appearance of the upper. The upper lip hangs just a fraction into the lower one when the mouth is closed, and the corners of the mouth turn neither up nor down, but seem to cease suddenly. The benevolent mouth is of. ten rendered additionally sweet by the presence of dimples. - , Your friend who is given to pouting will have lips which drop at the cor- ners, thick lips and an upper lip slight- ly shorter than the lower. This combi- nation also indicates a strong vein of vanity. A secretive man or woman will have a long upper lip. This will curl in upon It appears to be firmly attached at the corners to prevent the lips flying off from the teeth. ‘ Pick 01:: your quick-tempered friend as follow -: Her mouth seems out from the nost; :ls downward. not turning down the corners only, but rather the entire mouth. Her upper lip is short and her under lip very full. She is haughty, impetuous. high bred, inde pendent, and impulsive. She has no medium between friends and bitter eni- mies. . A strong will has three symptoms; The lips cover the teeth and meet on a straight line, which show a very little of the red, and have, When closed, a smooth, but not a drawn appearance. If you want to find the woman who is always in love, seek, lips which are quite full and which roll slightly from the teeth and unite bluntly at the cor- ners. These it is almost impossible to close without making the lips assume a gathered appearance. Such are the in- dications of the sentimental woman.— Philadelphia Press. One Right Answer. ‘ Gov. Mattox of Vermont was at one time chairman of the committee ap- pointed to examine candidates for ad- mission to the bar of Caledonia County. He reported that one of the candidates was, in his opinion, unqualified, having answered correctly but one of the ques- tions put to him. “Only one? Well, what was that?” asked the presiding judge. ' “I'asked him what a freehold estate is,” replied Mattox. “Important question,” said the judge; "and what was his re ply?” “He made it without the least hesita- tion,” said the chairman, with a twin- kle of his eye; “of course, that fact is in his favor.” ' “Well, what did he say?” asked the judge with some impatience. "He said.” returned the chairman, “that he didn’t know.”—Washington Post. " A Great Scheme. “Soakley always manages to have something to drink. and yet I never knew him'to have a penny. I don’t un- derstand how he gets it.” “Don’t you know Soakley‘s game? No? Well, he’s no slouch, Soakley ain’t. You see, he has a jug, and in this jug he forces a large dry sponge. Then he takes the jug to the barkeeper and asks him to fill it with whiskey. When this is done he asks the barkeeper to slate it. Of course he won’t do it and the whis- key is poured back, but about a pint al- ways remains in the sponge. Soakley takes the jug home, fishes out the sponge, squeezes it, and gets enough to last him a day. Say, there ain’t only one or two flies on Soakley, even if he is too healthy to work.” Many Private Elevators. The passenger elevator has become a fixture in the homes of wealthy New Yorkers. Over one hundred owners of fine residences in New York City and vicin- Ity have elevators in their homes, and some of them more than one. About seventy of these elevators are hydraulic and thirty-six or more electric. The latter power is coming into general use. in a few years’ time it is likely to sup ’ plant all others. , . V E N IN . Marvelous Results. _ From a letter written by Rev. J. Gun. derman of Dimondale, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract. “I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. King’s New Discovery as the results were almost marvelous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist Church at Rives J notion she was brought down with ph' umonia, succeding La Grippe. ' Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr. King’s New Discovery; it was quick in its work and highly satisfactory in its results.” -. Trial bottles tree at E. P. Weed’s Drug Store, Norwalk, and Monroe’s, New Ca- naan. Regular size 50c and $1. Mrs. Hoadley and daughter of Water- bury, who have been in charge of the George R. Cowles residence on' East avenue since the death of Mrs. Cowles, expect to return home the first of August. After that date Mrs. J. L. Sanford and daughter of Bloomfield, N. J. will make the place their home until winter, during which time Mr. Cowles resides in New York. Try Allen-‘8 Foot-Ease. A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this season of the year your feet feel swollen and hot, and get tired easily. If you have aching feet, new shoes or tight shoes, try Allen’s Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves come and bunzons of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggisrs and shoe stores for 25¢. Sent by mail for 25c in stamps. Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy, N. Y. Maine politicians of both parties claim that the nomination of Mr. SeWall for Vice President will not win a single vote for free silver in Maine. His ut- terances on silver were repudiated l-y the Falmouth Club, the leading Demo- cratic organization of the State. Sllakelnto I'our Shoes 0 Allen‘s Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful swellings of the joints and instantly takes the sting out of come and bunions. It’s the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen’s Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new shees feel easy, ”It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shOe stores, 25c. Trial package free. Ad- dress, Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy, N. Y. There were five real estate sales in Norwalk last week and mortgages amounting to $4,575. For the corres- ponding week last year there were eight sales and the mortgages amounted to $3,900. Electric Bitters. Electric Bitters is- a medicine suited for any season, but perhaps more generally needed, when the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and alterative is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has often averted long and per- haps fatal bilious fevers. No menicine will act more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malarial poison. Headache, Indigestion, .Con- stipation, Divziness yeild to Electric Bit- tere. 50c. and $1.00 per bottle at E. P. Weed’s Drug Store, Norwalk, and Mon roe’s, New Canaan. Joseph “Crawford” Kearney, of Ply- mouth avenue, a compositor at this office, is on the sick list. We hope “Joe” will see to it that he gets well as soon as possible. BucKlln's Arnlca Salve. The Best Selvein the world for Cute Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Come and all Skin Erup tions, andpositivelycures Piles. or no Payrcquired. It is guaranteed to give erfectsatisfaction,or money refunded rice25cents per box. For Sale by E. P. Weed, Norwalk and Monroe, New Canaan. H. H. Williams is ‘n Bridgeport to- ‘ day, looking about. m see if there is any nevelty in the hardware line that he has not on sale at his Main street store in this city. Mother’s Find Nothing to Equal Dr. H and’s , Colic Cure. ~ VVATERBURY Conn. , -2-’96—Hand Medicine Coz—DearSirsz—“I am using Dr. Hand’s Cough and Croup Medicine and Colic Cure for my children and find nothing to equal them. They work like magic. I would not be without them in my house. The little ones love Dr. Hand’s Colic Cure and cry for it; it relieves them almost instantly. Mrs. Frank Smith, 22' Wood St. At all drug- gists, 25. The Phoenix and Hope Hose com- pany’s base ball nines are making ar- rangements for a ball game at Norwalk 25 th. The people have long since learned that the most disagreeable medicines are not nec- not. What is wanted is something mild and sure, such as Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. That is really pleasant to take when reduced with water and sweetened. Then it is acknowledged everywhere to be the most successful remedy in the world for bowel complaints. Ask any number of druggists for the best remedy they have for diarrhoea and fully nine out of ten will recommend Chamberlain’s. In speaking of this medicine, Mr. B. B. Bufl'um of Friendsville, Susquehanna 00., Pa., says: “We have used it in our family for pain in the stomach, colic and diarrhoea and‘found, it to be a most effective remedy.” For sale by E. P. Weed, drucreist. — Sherman Commandery, U. 0. G. C. will go to New Canaan, Friday night where they will institute a lodge with a membership of twentv-five. Thomas Mason of Harbor avenue, who suffered an operation for the re- moval of an cheese from one of. his feet is reported as being able to walk about. Patent Commissioner John S. Sey- ‘this week. Park, to take place, possibly, on the ‘ essarily the besta In fact, as a rule, they are ' mour isexpected home from Europe. I an‘is ime ., To Send in Your Advertisement A or Spring IIfllIB. THE ‘ ~ tvmm a G IS THE RIGHT MEOIIIM THROIIOH WHICH TO REAOH THE REI‘IIIIIO PIIBLIO. The Only Eight-Page One-Cent b Paper in the NorWaIks.“ IT’S ' 3 Value 0 an Alvgnisenen vvvv IIEPEHIIS OH THE POOKETS OF THE PEOPLE WHO READ IT. ADVERTISEMENTS III THE rvrmne GAZETTE ARE ' ‘ nun av ms. was unvrnoun TO SI’EHO. I}
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