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\VEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1897
‘ Kentucky’s Fair Daughters.
Manyastatc has had trouble from
too many favorite sons, but Kentucky’s
present worriment is from the rivalries
of favorite. daughters. Who is Ken-
llucky's favorite daughter?- Is it Miss
Richardson, or is it Miss Bradley?
Each has her partisans and her official
as well as unofficial supporters. Each,
no doubt, IS a daughter of whom Ken-
tucky may be proud. But there is only
a place for one of them at the chris-
tening.
Miss Bradley. it appears, strong in
the consciousness of right, is willing to
amine her claim to precedence. It is
intimated that Miss Richardson also
n; :y give place to a third favorite
d ..ughter,,if such an one can-be found,
though she will never, never, yield to
that other horrid thing. Why not em-
ploy a group. a whole chorus of blue
grass girls, and thus really do justice
to the daughters of Kentucky?
I Qt course, there would be trouble
even then, for not all could be in the
front row. But the old stage manager’s
plan would settle that. Precedence
should go by seniority. Let the oldest
girl, the one who has been “out”
the- longest perform the christening.
That would probably end the struggle
for first place.
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An-lnadepuate Penalty.
A reprimand is regarded by the Sec-
retary of War as an inadequate penalty
for Captain Lovering, of the fourth In-
fantry, whose lawless conduct toward a
soldier under arrest brought h1m be-
fore a court-martial, but’thc Secretary
takes pains to make the reprimand as
severe as language" will allow and thus
does what he can to make the sentence
effective as a warning. if not as a
punishment.
The wrong that Captain Lovering did
was not so much to Private Hammond,
who was entitled to .no sympathy, as to
the dignity of the service. It is the
beast of the army that its discipline is
. ca1efully regulated by law and its tri-
bunals by absolute justice to the lowest
as to the highest. The infliction of
‘brute force upon a soldier summoned
before a regimental court, no matter
how recalcitrant he may have been,
was an insult to that court and to the
whole army, and Captain Lovering’s
conduct was justly resented by his com-
r ades.
If this oflicer, as the Sec1eta1y says,
has" “evinced no regret for his wrong-_
fnl acts,” he will probably be led to
feel some regret, if not to evince it,
when his reprimand is published in his
regiment. But’all good ‘ soldiers will
rejoice that unsoldierly conduct such
as his cannot pass unrebuked.
The Theatre Hat.
W omen ’ahats have now become a very
important feature of thei1 d1 ess. Many
of them are large and adorned with
feathers and trimmings which make It
impossible for any person sitting behind
and anywhere near them in the theatre,
to have a view of the stage and the
acting. , This fact has taught all' ladies
of intelligence, culture and common
sense to remove their hats when they
take their seats in a place of amuse-
ment, and it is now uncommon to find
women in our theatres wearing‘the of-
fen'sive hat during the play. At a well-
filled house in one of our theatres last
week, out of hundreds of ladies who
won: in the audience but three could
be pointed out as guilty of the thought-
lessness of not 1 emoving their hats.
The good sense ofthe women of Nor-
walk is asserting itself, and we doubt
not that. there will be little reason for
future complaint against the offens1ve
theatre hat. -
Any woman who goes to a place of
amusement and wears a. hat that ob- ,
stxzucts the views of those who are seat- I
... ed behmd her cannot be classed as a
lady. Every person seeing such an ex-
hibition must instantly reach [the con-
clusion that the woman lacks some of
the most essential attributes of a lady.
Indeed, the exhibition of an immense
hat with waving plumes in a theatre to
the discomfort of scores and probably
a. hundred people behind her, is simply
the act of a. vulgarian, and she is
judged as vulgar by all who see her.
FEMININE CHAT.
How many cosy corners are that only
in name\. ’ ’
Women are proverbially more careless
of their habits than men.
Did little folks over look cuter than
they do in their winter finery ?
The real Christmas “look” is notica-
his in the shops and on the streets.
The free shows in the shops are all
of the Christmas some of the poor ever
know.
What blessed little aids to Santa
Clausare the much maligned messen-
ger boys. '
What a forlorn place is a city street
when the electric light sees fit to have
the sulks.
In how very few drawing rooms is
gas used alone without- a fancy lamp or
two to add to the decorative effect and
tone down the modern illumination.
Those hor11d nudov, idiotic-looking
dolls supposed to be pe1fect reproduc-
tions of real babies are on the market,
but they are enough . to frighten the
genuine article into spasms.
The young man with his first high
hat couldn’t be convinced that the
whole world is not looking at him.
Silk skirts as Christmas gifts are par-
ticularly appealing in their lovely
colorings and exquisite needlework.
It really requires a marvelous amount
bf tact to appear thankful at Christmas
for something you didn’t want.
One can forgive street car comment
when it is complimentary, but in what
bad form we consider it when it isn’t.
Old-time “stocks,” such as our dear
old grandfathers wore, are quite the
mode for the up-to-date tailor-made
girl.
It is a genuine sign of advancing
years when you discover that strange
beds have a tendency .to make you
wakeful. '
A woman's 1 isit-ing c1111 and hc1 note
pape1 me two ve1 y certain indications
of her innate 1e1ine1nent 01 the rev 01 se
Why do men .1111 ays look so foolish
when the happen to be. seen on a black-
ing stand by any of their feminine ac-
quaintances? ‘
Discrimination in Philadelphia.
Hundreds of colored boys are em-
ployed in Philadelphia to sell hot fish-
cakes on the streets. The cakes, as 21
mm, are cooked by colored women
and are as delicious as fishcakes can be.
The boys carry the cakes in tin cans,
to the bottom, cf Which is afiiXed a.
heating pot. They have also a. small
box of fuel. They 'take a stand on
some crowded corner and in the course
of an evening sell from fifty to 200
cakes. To a. sober person the charge
for each cake is 1 cent, but if the pur-
zhaser shows signs of having indulged
too freely in drinks alcoholic a demand
for 5 cents is made and generally paid.
—Philadelphia Press. .,
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The Dusky Philosopher .
“I ’specs,” remarked Rastus Snow,
dat‘I’s a heap like one ob 'dose yeah
chameleons?”
“Like one ob dese yeah whiches?"
asked Jim Slewfoot.
" “C‘haméleons. It makes me blue
abery time I remembers (lat I’m black.
-—New York World” ‘
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NEWS IN BRIEF. '
Rev. Francis A. Smith was killed in
Boston by a. collision with a. team
while riding a. bicycle.
A jury in the Supreme Court In New
York has disposed forever at the charge
that Jay Gould had been a. blgalnlst.
Stearns Hall,. of the Tuskegee (Ala)
Normal and Industrial Institute forecl-
ned men and women, was dedicated
y es‘; erday.
The Senate Committee on Rules has
nstructed the sergeant-at-arms to en-
force the rules against the sale of
liquor In the Senate wing of the Capl-
tol.
Yr. Torn Hoshl, the Japanese Minis-
her at Washington, reiterated that
Japan. 15 emphatically opposed to the
annexation of Hawaii by the United
’States
George J. Gould has won in the Court
of Appeals at Albany his suit to ex-
~mpt from' taxes the $5. 000, 000 left by
his father for managing the million—
rtire‘s business.
The Spanish Government has sent
hoops to search the region between
1111 provinces of Valencia and Caste!-
lon and the district around Morella,
wheze the Cazllst agitation is most
active. .
Hoyt’s Theatre.
WEEK OF DEC. " I3.
Engagement of the Talented Actress
111111 1111.
Supported by the best company pre-
senting repertoire.
All New Plays.
Monday Evening, The Cuban Spy
Tuesday “ The Fi1e Patrol
Wednesday “ Special Delive1 y
Thursday Matinee, East Lynne
Thu1 sday Evening, 3 A Barrel of Money
Friday Eve. , The Brokers’ Daughter
Saturday Matinee, Charity Bess
Satu1 day Evening, ‘49”
A GABLOAII 0F SPEGIAL SBEIIEIIY.
MATINEE—l O and 20c.
EVENING—l 0. 20, and 30c.»
Seatsnow‘ on sale at Plaisted’a and Pinneo's. ,
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, T0 RENT.
O RENT—A furnished. room at No.
3 Mott avenue. - ' ‘ D6 3t
ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles
Olmstead, Masonic Building. N30 tf
FOR SALE.
OR SALE—Canopy top wagon, 2
seats. In good condition. Will
be sold cheap. Apply to W. H. Bying-
ton, Insurance, GAZETTE Building.
N 30 tf
OR SALE—Three fine building lots
on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson,
Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf
P‘OR SALE—One of the best building
lots' in the city; five minutes walk
from Bridge. Water and gas on street.
W. H. By ingt-on, Insul ance, GAZETTE
Building. ' N30 tf
OR SALE ——A house on Wilton ave-
nue, 6 looms. W ill be sold cheap.
W. H. Byington, Insu1 lance, GAZETTE
Building. N30 tf
WANTED.
ANTED—B orrow e r s to the
amount of $50. 000. Good secui-
ity required. W. H. Byington, Insu1.
ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf
ANTED—Houses and Real Estate
ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf
ANTED——Contractors to know
that the Fidelity and Deposit
Co,ofMa1\land fu1nishes su1ety. W.
H. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build-
ing. N30 tf
LEGAL NOTICES.
{STRICT of Norwalk. ss. Probate coult
December 7th. A D. 1 97.
Est-ate of ELIZABETH Gr COWLES. late of Nor-
walk in said District, deceased.
ORDERED, That tthe Executor exhibit
his admlnistration account to this Court
for adjustment. at the P1 abate office in
Norwalk on the 20th day of De Hembe1 1897, at
zo’clock afternoon; and that all persons in-
terested 1n said estate may be notified thereof.
the Executor will cause this order to be
published 111a newspaper having a circulation
on said district and po t a copy thereof on the
sign post in said N01 walk nearest the place
where the deceased last dwelt. at least ten
days before said 20th day of December. 1897.
AA.S B WOODWARD. Judge.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual n11 eting of the Fail field
County Agiicultural Society w1ll be
held at N0111alk P111k. Wednesda1
Dec. 11th,18‘)7.at$)0110tk a. 111. Im—
port taut business. ,
GEOLGE (. L unfit. Secy.
The National Bank of Norwalk.
CAPITAL, $240, 000.
NORVVALK, CONN. ., Dec. 8th 1897.
N OTICE '
The annual meeting of the Stock-
walk fo1 the election of D11ect015,f01
the ensuing vear 1111‘ be held at the
Banking House on Tuesda1, January
11th, 1898.
Polls open f1om eleven 3. m. to
twelvem. , “'
' ‘ . H. ‘P. PRICE, Cashier.
‘ Wet
Day
Comfort ,
Mackintosh. Che.
. can’t beperfectly
dry and happy
without the gar-
ment which the
doctor and Fashion has decreed
the proper caper. I
Wet day comfort may'also in-
clude style and economy, as this
special witnesses.
English Tan Rain Coats. dome
breasted. natty and durable, made
to retail at $6. 50—the $3 75
chance of the year 1112..
, Our Patent Spring Umbrella Isa
. revelation. You- press a button and
the Umbrella does the rest. Tafieta
S Ik,. t d f .
.3... .i‘???f‘.“.?i...i’.’..? $2. 48
Mail orders will receive careful Wattcntlon
.814.“ fine/thou
Outfitters to Men. ' '
mun 279 Broadwaym... Chamber:
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lt ABSOLUTELY prevlents slipping,
and insures perfect safety and comfort to
horse and driver.
Shad with the “ Neverslip ” your horse's
feet. are always in good can ltlon—keptlo
not having to constantly remove the
a oes for sharpening.
The CALKS are REMOVABLE,
Ste: l-Centered and SELF-SHARPENING
When worn out new Calks can be easily In-
serted without removing shoes. saving an
immense amount 01! time usually lost at the
blacksmith sho op.
On receipt 0 postal- will mail free our de-
scriptive circular containing rices or Calke
Kahoes, ready to be nailed 011, gm trial. 0 fie
winter at very low pr! can.
L. L. ENSWORTH 81‘ SON,
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O RENT—A large hall in the GA—.
to sell. ‘W. H. Byington,Insu1- '
helde1s of the National Bank of 'N01- V.
nowadays means .
a stylish, durable ’
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Easlman Business college.
No: 11—B0y’ s Sled
- No.13—suver Dollar.-
Blacksrn’ithfs Supplies, ‘
HARTFORD, - -,‘-' CONN)
No.12sFour-bladed Pocket Knife.
No. 14—One-half dozen Handkerchiefs.
No.15—Boy’s Windsor Tie.
No.16—Half Dollar in Silver.
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room, give the name of the applicant and receive a number.
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Each boy or girl will receive on coming to buy a stock of papers, a number.
record in the business office of this paper and the prizes will be awarded.
No. 5—A Cemplete Set of Shakespeare’s Works, 8 volumes.
No. 6—Pair of Nickel PlatedtClubzskaIes.
No. 7—Rugby Foot Ball.
BOSS—Boy’s Sweater, a beauty, one of the best.
1 No 9-—Pair of Boy’s or Girl’s Fine Shoes.
No. 10—Silk Gloria Umbrella.
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SALES PREVIOUS T0 DECEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH.-
To this
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the evening of December 24, the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be on
In this distribution of Christmas giftsnol 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
offered to those alieady on the list. 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
The Prize List.
No 1—-—A Scholarship of Ten Weeks Personal Instruction 1n the Academic, Business
.Shorthaud, Typewriting, Telegraphy and Penmanship Departments of Easting“ Businggs
tollege.
" ‘ No. 2—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, book included] in Shorthand, at
No 3———.A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, Without books] in Bookkeeping. at
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WEEKLY GAZETTE and. NEW YORK WEEK‘-
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