" EVENING GAZETTE.
ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE IN NOR-
WALK AS A NEWSPAPER.
MAIL suescmPTIoNs.
-DAILY—0ne year, :53; six months, $1.75;
three months, 81 ; one month, 400.
‘ WEEKLY—One year, in advance, $1; six’
months. 600.: three months. 350.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30.1897
Society and the Crank.
No well-balanced man is a crank,
says the Atchison Globe. No success-
ful man is a crank. Look over the
cranks of your acquaintance and you
will be surprised to notice that not one
of them does anything well. They are
not prominent citizens; they are not
prominent socially; they do nothing
for the general good. A crank who is
a lawyer is not a good lawyer; a crank
is usually a crank because he is a fail-
ure. After demonstrating that he lacks '
common sense a crank pretends that
he knows everything and that other
people do not know anything; that so-
ciety has learned nothing from experi-
ence and that the world should be
turned upside down to accept some of
his untried theories. If you can avoid
being a crank you’d better do it. You
can’t succeed as a crank in anything.
Horse—Sense.
It is a little remarkable that the
term horse-sense should be applied to a
kind of intelligence in which the horse
ispeculiarly deficient, says the Hart—
ford Courant. It is defined in the
Standard Dictionary as “rough com—
mon sense, shrewdness. " It is the
power of seeing things as they are, un-
disturbed ‘by the refraction of an im-
aginative medium. If a man judges
correctly in a case similiar to one he
.has known before we say he acts from
experience; if he judges correctly in
an entirely new set of circumstances
we say he has horse-sense. Now the
horse is one of the most imaginative of
animals. He will magnify a bit, of pa-
per blowing across the road into a dan-
ger of alarming magnitude. His soul
is filled with vague terrors at the sight
of: anything unusual. The trolley car
at first filled him with unreasoning a-
1arm,although a little horse-sense would
have told him that it was quite as dif;
ficult for a trolley car to jump the track
'and launch itself on a career of de-
struction as it was for the old-fashioned
horse car. He is full of whims and
notions and takes absurd dislikes to in-
offensive individuals. He is one of the
most intelligent animals in the world,
but at the same time one of the most
nervous and emotional. He goes by
experience and regards everything un-
known as wonderful and dreadful. He
is liable to panic and when he runs
away loses all self-control or regard for
consequences. He is so high-spirited
and ambitious that he will trot or run
till he drops dead if not restrained.
All these points are 1‘ recfsely oppo-
site to “horse-sense.” I11 fact, if we
were strictly logical we should call tlie
quality we now designate by "horse-
sense,” “pig sense," for the pig is far
more 021 lanced and shrewd than the
horse. It would be more consistent if
we used the expression “Shetland pony
sense,” for the pony is less of a poet
and far more of a philosopher than the
well bred horse. But the growth of
language is not logical (fortunately) but
works by “fits and starts in a way we
cannot understand. Horse-sense is not-
only a good thing to have but the ex-
pression is a good one and has "come
to stay.” “Equine sagacity" would not
at all fill its place.
Horse sense is sometimes a very val-
uable quality. It keeps a man from in-
vesting, in patents 011 a machine he
knows nothing about. It keeps some of
our wealthy maidens from marrying
English dukes. It restrained a number-
of men from going to Klondike. It re-
strains some men from going to law or
from putting theirsavings bank balance
in a western mortgage. It keeps some
men from putting faith in some. news-
papers. It fills the ordinary conduct of
every day with conservative action. A
year ago it caused large bodies of men
to dismount from the democratic char-
iot because the driver was evidently
entirely destitute of it. And yet, so
I strangely compounded is this world of
ours, there are occasions when it is
wise to act in a blind unreasoning man-
ner, to rely on the emotions instead of
on‘horse-seuse.-__ They do not. arise in
politics nor in business but in the rela-
tions of the fumily- and of friendship.
I ' , _ '.
' A proof that horse-sense 1s'not always
l the most admirable thing in the world
is found in the fact that men love. the
imaginative, high-strung, poetical
horse so much more than hey do the
well balanced, unemotional pig. It is
well for the orator or the preacher to
have a substratum of horse-sense, but
for moving men there must be in them
an element of recklessness, a disposi-
tion to take'the chances in thought,
words‘and gestures which is under the
control of an instinct higher than the
plodding judgment of ordinary human"
ity. A mother who should regulate
her conduct to her children by horse-
sense only, would make a sad failure
in raising a family and a lover who in-
fused even a little horse-sense into his,
conversation would find no reason to
regard himself as a success. Man is
largely an unreasoning animal and that
fact makes him interesting. Even the
political economists recognize the com-
pound nature of men nowadays, and
understand that prejudices are quite
as, important as interests in influencing
the actions of bodies of men especially
if the prejudices are unreasonable ones
in the light of horse-sense.
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FEMININE CHAT.
Long cloth ulsters are much in vogue
among smart women. They must be
cut by an expert hand. however.
Misfortunes never come singly, but
who ever hears of happiness piling up
so rapidly that it is to much to bear.
A woman fighting the battle of life
alone sometimes feels as though the
struggle new more than the result
Vv arianted.
The woman with a weighty secret on
her mind is the most unhappy looking
individual you are likely to meet these
days.
The new woman pretends not to care
for Christmas, but she will do a little
weep just like the old one if she is not
remembered on that occasion by all
her friends.
Some of the ”new photograph frames
shown in the decorative art stores have
painted foot-ball groups surrounding
the space where the picture of some
foot-ball hero is to be enshrined.
Something nice for the table will
please your martied friend who keeps
house.
' FOR SALE.
OR SALE—Canopy top wagon, 2
seats. In good condition. Will
be sold cheap. Apply to W. H. BVing-
ton, Insurance, GAZETTE Building.
N 30 tf
OR SALE—Three fine building lots
on Wiltonavenue. O. E. Wilson,
Insurance, GAZETTE Building. T30 tf
OR SALE—One of the best building
lots in the city; five minutes walk
from Bridge. Water and gas on street.
W. H. By ington, Insurance, GAZETTE
Building. N30 tf
{ OR SA LE—A house on Wilton ave-
nue, 6 rooms. Will be sold cheap.
\V’. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE
Building. N30 tf
WANTED.
VV ANTED— A competent giil fo1
gene1al housework. M15. E. M.
Lockwood, 8 Elm st1eet. N29 3t
VVANTED —— B o rro w e r s to the
amount of $50. 000. Good secu1 -
equired. W. H. By ington, Insur -
ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf
‘.,—7 ANTED—Houses and Real Estate
to sell. W. H. Byington, Insur-
ance, GAZETTE Building. - N30 tf
‘ ANTED—Contractors to know
that the Fidelity and Deposit
('.,o of M inland furnishes surety W.
H. BVington, agent, GAZETTE Build~
ing. N30 tf
TO RENT.
'l‘On RENT— A large hall in the GA-
ZETrE Building. Apply to Charles
Olmstead, Masonic Building. N301f
LEGAL NOTICES.
[STRICT fN11',walk as, Probate t‘ouit.
NOV ember 291b, 1_ l).
Estite 01' JOHN Al. KBUGEB late of Rich-
m {1110011th New York d~ceased.
’lhol ourt of "rebate for theDisrrict of N01-
Wulli hat-h l1mited and :11 owul six months
1‘10. 11 :he date hereof for the treditoys of
111eut.’1h:se who neglect to present their
a Counts, properly att sted, within said time.
wnl be d barleda recovay. All persons in-
debtcd to ”and Lst1te are 1equested to make
in. mediate pay ment to
WM. WARDWELL.
Administrator.
J. ll. JENNINGS,
UNDERTAKER!
No. 7, MAIN STREET.
NIGHT BELL 41' OFFTGE.
I O. TE. Wilson,
GENERAL -'.-j INSURANCE,
Real Estate and Invest:
. . ment. Agent, . . '
Room 3 GAZETTE BUILDING.
NOBWALK, - - - - CONN.-
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News and Opinions
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Grand Concert
—-BY THE— -
Yale Glee and Banjo Club,
At Hoyt’s Theatre,
Wednesday, December I.
50 students fromYale Univ ersitV W ill render
instrumental selections and college songs as
only the Yale bovs can.
TICKETS - . - 50 015st
Ohm ts open at Pinueo s,1NorVVa 1:,a11dP1ais-
ted’s. South Norwalk, Monday, NOV. 29th, at 9
a. m.
It Is Easy ,
to Blow
Bubbles
and to make
. promlses, but not
so easy to keep
them.
We make but
two promises. We
have never b10-
‘1 ' ' , ken either. They
are—perfect EflllefLCthll 01‘ your
money back.
OVc1coatsOxf01d \Ieltons, blue,
black, b1own. fancy wool lining-
yoke and sleeve Satin lined, Silk
Velvet Collar, lap seams and raw
edges, :1 wonderfully satis-
factory garment ' ........... $18
Suits, newest effects in'Worsted
Cheviots. fastidious-taste-suiters,
also blue and black Cheviot, sin-
gle or double breasted
sacks ..................... ‘. $10
The latest for biking and. horse-
back riding is a Stock Ascot in
' CheVi'ot, plaid and 11311 ef-'
fects, swell ................ 48C
\[111 01d01s will teccive careful attention
.3196“ 310%“
Outfitters to M611. -
lllllll , 279 Broadway,Kear Chambers
4’7 Cortlandt, Near Grecuwiéli‘ :- u 77
110111 stair
NEW YORK crrv. =1:
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New York Announcement.
“ 0111' American Homes'and Elow to Furnish Them." '
Homer’s Furniture.
THE BEST IN QUALITY—THE BEST
IN STYLE—THE, BEST IN VALUE
__GIVES THE BEST SATISFACTION.
Latest p1 oductions 1n Dmmg Room
Bedroom, Par101.D1awing Room,
Library, and Hall Furnitui e—Vene-
tian Ca1Ved Fu1niture—Exclusive
Novelties' in Impo1ted Fuiniture—
White and Gold Enamelled Furni-
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White Enamelled Iron Bedsteads
with biass trimmings— ——Restful Easy
Chairs and Settees—-Smokin,gr and
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Desks in over 300 styles.
Everything for city and country
homes, Inn] in larger assortnxents than
elsewhere. All prices 'in plain figures.
Send for our Illustrated Book.
Helpful to all who our 1temp: a e furnishing in whole
or in part.
R. J. Homer & (30.,
Fun nllure Makers and Importers.
61-65 W. 23d St, New York _
(Aflolnlng Eden u moo.)
It ABS OllITELY prevents slipping,
and insures perfect safety and co mfortto
horse and drive
Shod with the “Neverslip ” your horse's
feet are always in good condition—kept so
bi not having to constantly remove the
oes for sharpening.
The CALKS are. REMOVABLE,
Steel-Centered and SELF-SRARPENING
When worn out new Calks can be easily in.
sorted without removing shoe oes, saving an
,1 mouse amount 01! time usually lost at the
blacksmith shop.
011 geceiipt o postal will mail free our do.
gtlilriptive car 0:11;: conltlzaaning flop-1931 Cglked
oes,rea y 0 113 e on art 0 e
- thiswlnter at very low prides. ' m
L. L. ENSWORTH 81 SON,
Blacksmith’s Supplies;- ‘
HARTFORD, .- - - CONN.“ "
Piano Lessons.
BS. GEORGE W. BBADhLEY. (do. ht er
_ of the late Wm.B . Nash .) cries chem
satisfactory instructions on the Piano at
or home No.1 1911 main street. ,
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ChristmasEV-e ‘
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at it.
Eastman Business college.
Eastman Business college.
N o. ll—Boy’s Sled.
No. 13-Silver Dollar.
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offered to those already on the list.
room, give the name of the applicant and receive a number.
No. 9-—Pair of Boy’s or Girl’s Fine Shoes.
N o. 10—Silk Gloria Umbrella.
No. 12—Four-bladed Pocket Knife.
No. 14—One-half dozen Handkerchiefs.
- No. I5--Boy"s Windsor Tie.
No. ltd—Half Dollar in Silver.
every subscriber obtained.
I
e Vining“ Gaze eNews Buys llNews Girls.
OVER $100.00 WORTH or PRIZES.
WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BOYS UR GIRLS MAKING THE LARGEST .
SALES PREVICIlS '1‘0 DECEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH.
Each boy or girl will receive on coming to buy a stock of papers, a number. To this.
number will be credited each day the number of papers sold. At the close of business 011 ,
the evening of December 24, the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be on
record in the business office of this paper and the prizes Will be awarded.
In this distribution of Christmas gifts not only the boys,but the girls now selling the GA-
ZETTE may take part. Any bright lad or lass can compete for the prizes on the same terms
All that is necessary is to apply at the GAZETTE counting
The appended list of prizes speaks for itself. News boys and news girls in striving for
them will not merely be working for the prizes, but making more money than ever before.
It is a great chance for bright boys and girls and there is little question of the way they will
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N o. l—A Scholarship of Ten.» Weeks’ Personal Instruction in'thevAca‘demic, Business I I
Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy and Penmanship Departments of Eastman BUSINESS”. _
" College. _ = - . , _‘
No. 2—A complete Course [Instruction by. Mail book included] in Shorthawnd at,
N o 3—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, without books] 111 Bookkeeping. at
N o- 4—A Ten Weeks’I Course [Instruction by Mail] in Shorthand, at Eastman Bus.
iness college. '
I No. 5-—A Complete Set of Shakespeare 8 Works 8 volumes
No. 6—Pair of Nickel Plated Club skates.
No. 7—Rugby Foot Ball.
No. 8—Boy’s Sweater, a beauty, one of the best.
W Any News Boy or News Girl bringing
$1.00 to this ofloe as a. ' new subscription to the
WEEKLY GAZETTE and new YORK WEEK-é
LY TRIBUNE W111 be credited. with 50 sales for H
. Help the Newsboys and ‘ New_3girls to win. the
lPrIzes by buyinO' a GAZETTE eivery night '
Norwalk Chronicler