THE ‘ EVENING GAZETTE 'Lj‘biififl7ig THE EVENING GAZETTE. Runner) ‘Ar Bar: POST OFFICE IN Nonwanx as A NEWSPAPER. M 4.1L SUBSCRIPTIONS, Bum. one year. :3; six months, $1.75; three » months. $1.00; enejmonth. 30c. WEEKLY. one: year. in ladvance. $1.00: six months. 60c.: three months. 35c. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. 1896. THE WEATHER—Forecast for to- day: Fair-and cool. Temperatureyes- terday: Highest '77 degrees; lowest 61; average, 68%. To-morrow it promises to be warmer and fair. Bourke Cockran’s Speech. Bourke Cockran’s great speech to the applauding thousands of Democrats who thronged Madison Square Garden Tuesday evening differed from that of Candidate Bryan in the same place, whose arguments-were handled without gloves in many particulars and in none more than in the fact that it was not a disappointment to those who heard it nor to those who will "read it.‘ Those who listened, listened to thelend, and were sorry the speech was not longer, and the majority of those who will read it will be sorry that there are snot more Bourke Cockrans to proclaim the doctrines of honesty and patriotism, in every city in the land. Without wasting any unnecessary words by way of introd-uction,Mr. Cock- ran Opened his masterly argument for sound money by declaring the issue one of justice and morals, and 'in simple, clear-cut expressions, which could be readily understood by all, dissectedfithe iiallacics of the free coinage, cheap money theorists, showing that no one would be so surely and efl‘ :ctually cheat- ed by the debasement of the currency as the great body of wealth producers commonly denominated as wage-earn- ers. This was the great feature of this truly great speech, and every working man in the length and breadth of the Bland should give it careful perusal. ..___ Women in Smokers’ Seats. Weeihsarve with sympathetic inter- est that our fellow cltizms in New York—and no doubtin all other cities, since women are women everywhere; are struggling wit'i the indestructible problems of smokers’ rights in the :street cars. In New York as here, cer- tain seats in the Open summergcars are dedicated to the smokers. These are always at the rear, so that when the car is in motion the smoke will blow back- wards aud not annoy those in front. It is a considerate and judicious ar-V rangement on the part of the car com- panies—considerate, becauseLto thou- sands of men—who work all day in of- fices, the opportunity of smoking on their way to and fro is of the utmost consequence, and j udicious because the business of the cars is enormously in: creased thereby. During the heated term men in incalculable numbers go for a ride in the street cars because, under the rule referred to, they canenj 1y fresh air, the breeze produced by .the movement of the car, and still regale themselves with the post-prandialcigar. It is understood. Everybody knows that the three rear seats are reserved for those who smoke, and that 75 per centhof the car is kept for " those who do not. And yet the problem is always with us. The irrepressible confllct rages without cessation. Women con- tinue to take the seats among the smok- ere—although other seats are avail- able—and then complain of the smoke. Of course, we see no way of prevent- ing this difficulty. The companies have not-said and cannot well say that wom- en shall notzoccupy the rear seats. The cars are open to the public, and smok- ing is not regarded as necessary to life. The managementimay properly forbid smoking in all parts of every car. They cannot refuse any part 'of any car to women. The arrangement in question is one of courtesy, inspired perhaps . by a spirit of thrift. There are many men who would not ride.of nights if they were prohibited from smoking, hence the reserved rear seats are a source of revenue. But the women—God bless ’em—will not consent. They will neither keep out of the smokers’ seats nor abide peacefully by the conse- quences. them in front, they will deliberately establish themselves at the rear, and then when a puff of tobacco wanders their way, they will ‘complain. Some- times they err-postulate. “ Frequently they stop the cars and get out, with audidble remarks. Every smoker in the car feels. conscience-stricken, and 4 1‘ I 7&1] have a sense of being within their With plenty of room inviting rights. It is very uncomfortable all around. Of course this practice on the - part of the fair sex is not universal. Of course thousands q'of them never dream of subjecting themselves to the discomfort of smoke or the men to the embarrassment ‘of annoying them. But the practice is general enough to call for comment and to suggest the conun- drum: What are we going to do’ about it? ’ ' - - As we see the matter, the ladies might well afford to think a moment before taking a seat in that part of the car where they must know they are likely to be annoyed by tobacco smoke. We take it for granted that no gentleman will persist in smoking when he finds that it gives offense to a lady. but is it ' necessary to confront them with the al- ternative? Is it kind, is it considerate! is it—excuse us—ladylike, to do so? §>—-——— Important Records Destroyed. PARIS, Aug. 20. -—A fire at the Mont- pellier Industrial exhibition destroyed the most valuable pictures and some of the most important records in the archives. Montpellier university was also burned, ' the damage being estimated at $120, 000. There are rumors that the fire was incen- diary, and anarchists are supposed to have started the conflagratiou. New England’s Veteran Fireman. NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 20.—-Up- ward of 20,000 firemen and their friends flocked to New Bedford today to partici- pate in and witness the annual muster day programme of the New England Vet- eran Firemen’ s association. It was the first time the annual muster has been held there, and the affair had been planned with much care. Fast Trip by the Majestic. NEW YORK, Aug. 20. —-The White Star steamship Majestic, which arrived today, made the fastest passage she has ever made from Dannts rock to this port. Her time of passage was 5 days, 17 hours and 56 minutes, which is 12 minutes better than her best previous record made four years 580. 0 Additional Here and There. The Ansonia library was opened to the public yesterday. Thermometers registered 44 degrees above zero at 5 o’clock this morning. Dr. Dexter Hitchcock, of this city, has been granted a patent for a car fender. Miss Susie Hogan, of Main street is visiting friends at Stamford and wilLIIex- tendher visit w1th friends in New.Ca-..~ 1188!]. The Rev. John 0. Collins, the well-’ known city missionary of New Haven, had his pocket picked of $66 in the New Haven depot yesterday. The Daughters of the American Rev- olution and the Children will com- memorate the anniversary of the battle of Groton Heights by the erection of tablets on the old Avery and the Bailey houses, September 6 Fourteen bicyclists who were arrested by Constable Hofmeister in New Haven Sunday for riding on the path will sue for the recovery of $1 50 which each paid h1m for a release. FIRST ROAD RACE —OF THE—- Orient Cycle Club, of Fairfield County, --—-HELD AT— VIESTPORT & SAUGITII'GK, - SATURDAY A u c u s 1' ’ At 23-30 D- In. Start and finish will be in front of the Westport Hotel. Race starts promptly at 2 .30 o ’cl.ock 1st Race—Boys five miles, 2: 30 p. m. 3: 320I11dm Race—Colored Boys, two miles, 311‘stace—Mens, ten miles, 3 p. m. Prizes will be on exhibition at Orient Cycle Rooms, No. 1 State street Friday, August 21 . H. A. SAUNDERS, E. B. WILCOX. Director of Races. President. a192t Opening of the Season! . llnrwall 01181“?! House. F. W. Mitchell, Manager. Elaborate Scenic Production of Alexander Dumas’ Masterpiece. The 3BUARDSMEN, Introducing the Young Romantic Actor, PAUL CAZENEUVE, and supporting company of legitimate players The performance will displa deuces. as to a 136 feet pro notion, as the notud§$alvini ones, PRICES—75c, 50c and 35c. Advance sale of seats at Weed's and Tomlin? son’s Drug Stores. \ Raymond. or. Son. Successorsto George H, Raymond. Furniture Dealers and General Funeral Directors. 46 and 48 Main Street Norwalk. Ct Residence, Berkeley Place, To Earl-cm No. 7L4 EV E N 1 N c cAzE ‘CHECKER-BOARD' BUSINESS DIRECTORY. NORWALK Fll‘fl lIlSllI'iillllfl Cl]. In Successful Oper- ation Since 1860, Sales For Rent. vulumrs 5mm 1N Safe Deposit Vault orl'rnn . NATIONAL BANK or xonwALx, the same evi- ' No Oulsranding Claims. GAZETTE ans. ‘ BRING GOOD assume 111111031111: ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ DONEAT . . »' #1 THIS OFFICE. w. H. svmmo’n , INSURANCE. ' 8 West‘ Avenue. 6. Ward Selleck, BEST GOODS. TEAS and COFFEES 18 WALL ST. . TREESTTIIEESITIIEEST , . ‘Call at 58 Belden Avenue. if you are go- ing to set out trees th1s fall. All stock warranted to live. ‘ Edgar Battery, 58 Belden Ave. ‘ . l 25 .vea‘rs foreman of Hoyts’ Nurseries. Frank To Hyatt . . PARLOR I DENTIST BARBER-t-SIIOP, ‘ ’ n. staccato. 47 Main Street. TRY WEED’S SODA WATER 38 Wall St. ENTERPRISE Bottling Works, 7 Wall Street. FIIE MES AID MEIR EXPRESSLY FOB FAM- ILY USE. Mail ordersreceive prompt attention. . ,s.‘ .2.‘ n.-_¢I -‘ I Job Printing EVERY DEOSFBRIPTIBI , IEXECUTED AT THE GAZETTE urns: an: Room 3. Smile Building. l IllB Newlnr an Nurwal ‘reig cohhsncmo “110nm, JUNE 22. PROPELLERS [lily of Norwalk. Earle - and Vulcan . Will Leave Pier 23, E. R., N. Y. (Beekman St.), For South Norwalk Daily at 10.30 A. M. Extra Boat Mond 1y, Wednesday and Friday . at 5 P. M, For .Norwalk Monday, Wednesday anvipll‘riclay at 5 P. M. For New York Leave South Norwalk Daily at6 P. M. , _ Leave Norwalk.ITuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 P. M. I. Just Receivedx—I WOODEN BICYCLE. HANDLE '. BARS, Which I will sell, for the next week, at $2. 50 per pair. Also have a look at my line of GIBBIAGES, ‘WAGOHS, BIGYBLES, HARNESS Mill HORSE 60008. HO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS, EVEN ' .TIIOIIGII You 00 HOT PURGHASE. a“ Repairing Done at Short Notice. LUTHER M WRIGHT, Gérrlage Factory and Repository, Franklin 81 11.111.“ 81s.,‘So.Illorwall1. GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF -SUMMEB SHOES- AT THE WHITE SHOE STORE,- DURING JULY AND AUGUST. Our Men' 9 $5.00 Tan Shoes Reduced to $3. 50 a pair. Our Men’s $4. 00 Tan Shoes Reduced to $3. 00 a. pair. Our Men’ s $3. 50 Tan Shoes Reduced to $2. 50 a pair. Our Men’s $2. 50 Tan Shoes Reduced to $1.48 a pair. Three Hundred pairs Men 5 Congress and Lace Shoes worth $. 125 at 8Q© A FATE. 308 Pairs Men’s $2. Lace and Congress Shoes at $1. 48 a pair I W e will sell the ba' ance of our immense stock of Ladies’ Tan and Black $3, 00 Oxfords at $2 00 a pair. Two hundi ed Pairs of Ladies’ $1.50 Russett and Black Oxfords at 75c a pair. Two Hundred Pairs' Ladies Tan Lace Shoes at j sheen A PAIR WORTH $3.00. Three Hundred Pairs Child’s Russet Spring Heel“ Lace and Button Shoes at 500 a pair. ' This 1s the greatest lot of Shoes in town fer the money and we want you to come and examine these goods for yourself. A Full Line of Trunks, Bags and Ladies’ and (tents. Mackintoshes. ' OLSEN ' 'Bfios: 3GAZE TE BUILDING, NORWALK. The Reduction' 1n Hartford Bicycles has proved a. drawing card. Ladies, Pattern No, 2, is in great. demand, and orders are being received right along. Conic in and examine it. Coluinbia, standard price to a11,$100. The S. F. Ambler evole 6.9., n".
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