(engineers, 400 waiters, 100 :‘NEW' YORK LETTER. The Astoria will always be a show place—a place where money will reign and beauty in silk attire dance in regal apartments” furnished and ,decorated by the masters of the arts and the crafts. It will be under the sole man- agement of George C. Boldt, who has already made a famous name in cons nection with the Waldorf and will be run in conjunction with that hotel. It takes 15,000 employee to run the itstOI'ia-lilaldorf.. . Of these there are 100 mechanics and chamber- maids and 100 cooks and kitchen work- ers. No attempt is made to lodge this :negimezit of employees in the hotel The girls sleep there, but not one male employee has quarters in the hotel. JOHN 5.5. GB ASTOR. A's everybody knows, the Astoria is the sole property of John Jacob Astor It is the most costly hotel in the world. The land, at a fair market valuation 'the building and the furnishing make its estimated, cost about $6,000,000 That is, the hotel must make a clear ,profit-of $1,000 a day to pay the bare interest on the investment. The Whl dorf, owned by lVilliam T‘Valdorf Astor cost only two thirds as much. _ The opening of Delmonico’s new res- taurant, at Fifth avenue and Forty- Fourth street, is an event of more than local interest. The original Delmonico was a native not in fact the‘only living member 01 the world with several of its greatest cooks—and was brought to this coun~ try by ThOmas Addis Emmet, who em- igrated from Great Britain immediate- ly after the hanging of his brother Robert Emmet. The first establish ment of any pretense that bore the famous name was in the building now known as the Stevens House, on lower Broadway. Although the Delmonicos have kept pace with the upward growth of thecity, and have planted their banner successively at Chambers Street, Fourteenth street, and Twenty- Sixth street,,certain rules laid down by the founder of the house have been rigidly followed by each of his success- ors. It is a curious fact, by the way, that in this family the descent has al ways been from uncle to nephew. ~An old time Delmonico rule forbids the serving of a meal in a private din- ing room to a gentleman and lady without the presence of a. third guest, no matter if they are known be be man and wife. The strictness with which this rule is enforced may be inferred from a story which sounds almost in- credible, though it is strictly vouched for. One evening, more than a third of a century ago, Mrsand Mrs. August Belmont, at that time, perhaps, the most prominent people in New York society, entered one of the small dining rooms in the Fourteenth street restau- rant, where they had previously or- dered a dinner for four, and sat down to await their guests. The latter did not arrive. Finally Mr. Belmont turn- . ed to the waiter with the remark that "l he would not wait any longer, and or- dered him to serve for two. But this the servitor declared was contrary to orders, and Mr. Delmonico, who was appealed to by the amazed banker, sus- tained his employee, with the result that his patrons took their dinner in the public dining room. It is further recorded that Mr. Belmont with characteristic sagacity, turned the mat, for to good account, that winter, by making bets with other gentlemen oi wealth and prominence that they could not dine alone with their, wives in a Delmonico private. dining room“ CYRUS THORP. Debt Twenty-two Years Old.‘ A‘ case of rather remarkable commer- cial honesty has just come to light. In 1875 one of Springfield’s well-known shoe dealers found himself so embar- rassed by depreciation in value 01 stock and the difficulty in collecting ac- counts that he failed, and made a com- promise with his creditors of 50 cents- on the dollar. After twenty-two years the merchant now considerably over seventy years old, has settled all these old claims in full, paying the balance unpaid at that time, amounting to several thousand dollars. There' was no claim on him other than that of his conscience, . A Determined Schoolmarrfi. Scientifically trained schoolmarms in these times are not to be triged with, At Babylon, L. I., a young te cher um dertook to punish a. stout boy pupil. While thus engaged, the boy’s older sister, who is larger than the teacher, dashed upon the scene, and the two combined to reverse the order of disci- pline. But the schoolmarm seized the‘ girl’s hands, tripped her up, sat. on her, and then the boy' howled for mercy. Evidently there are some things taught in a normal course that are not illus- trated at the graduating exercises. ~ The most exciting game at Klondike is when the miners play poker with beans for chips. The man who wins twenty beans is sure of a mealr-Chiv cago Journal. 7. , Italy would, not allow itZ—New York locus TO sm. ‘ And Norviralk Entonds a Glad Welcome. ' Because it stops Snuifing; Hemming,~ Hawking, , - Excessive sneezing, ' And tickling in the throat. California Qatari-h Cure does it. Sweetens the foul breath, Cures the pain across the eyes, And in'the back, of the head. Stops dropping into the throat. Cures scabs in the nose, Keeps the nose always clear. ' And absolutely cures the worst cases of chronic cat-arrh. ' Nor-walk people say so. Not a few, but hundreds among the people you see every day, your own friends and neigh— bors. Here are the Words of one of them: Mrs. Lafayette Craw, 3 Hamil- ton street, South Norwalk, says: "My husband has had ca'tarrh for a long time, suffering at times with pains in the head, hawking, spitting and often gagging, especially in the morning, so that he would not be able to eat much breakfast. He got a bottle of California Catarrh Cure at Plaisted’s drug store, and already I can see its .beneficial effects; his throat seems all clear in the mo 'ning, and he is able to retain his breakfast. I take the liberty to make these statements regarding his case for I know he his been greatly bei efitted by California Catarrh Cure, and would willingly recommend it.” Break up your colds with California Catarrh Cure, and prevent colds “hang- ing on.” Sold by all dealers, 500; three times as much, $1. ______'____—.———- SILVER MEN TO‘CON l’ROL. ate .20 Re rganlsed After Recess. TVashington, Dec. 31.—Soon after the reassembling of Congress ,the Demo- cratic Congressional Committee will be reorganized. Both Senator Faulkner, the present chairman, and Lawrence Gardiner, the secretary of the Execu- tive Committee, are to be replaced, ac- cording to the present plans. It is understood that Mr. Faulkner does not wish to be retained. The reorganization will place the management of the campaign secure- ly in the hands ‘of the ultra-Chicago platform men. Representatives Rich- ardson, of Tennessee, and Hinxric-hsen, of Illinois. are candidates to succeed Senator Faulkner. Richardson contem- plates being a candidate for Speaker of the next House, if the Democrats should carry it. It is likely, therefore, that he will not be placed at the head of the committee, and that Hinrich- sen will be chosen. . House Repu bllcnn Caucus. Washington, Dec. 31.—It .is under- stood that the Republican members of 0nd week in January. An effort will be made to bring about an understand- ing relative to the civil—service reform question, and to take some ’action which will prevent the introduction of a bill by the anti-reform men to change the law. Seventy Republicans have an- nounced their opposition to the present system, but as there are 202 Rpublic— ans in the House, those who are con- tent with prevailing conditions are in a large majority. 'The caucus will name the members of the Congression- al Campaign Committee. Legislation for Alaska. Washington, Dec. 31.-—The Senate and House Committees on Pub-lie Lands and on Territories are at work on legislation for Alaska, preparing the way for action by the two houses. The matter has been talked over in commit-tees and there will be some de- cisive ‘action shortly after the holiday recess. The chief problem is to pro- vide for a better government. Secre- tary Bliss recommended in,h‘is annual report that Alaska be made a regular organized territory. The sentiment of the committee is that the time is not yet ripe. Big Safe W‘orks Closed. Hamilton, 0., Dec. 31.—The large works of the Herring—Hall—Marvin Safe Company have been closed on or- ders fromJudge Neilon. who appointed D. D. Fittou receiver for the company last week. On orders from the court Receiver Fittou borrowed the money to pay all the employes and the an- nouncement was made to the large force of workmen that the plant would be closed indefinitely. " \. An Iowa Bunk Closes. g Oskaloosa, 13... Dec. 3l.-—T‘he Farml ers' and Traders“ State Bank closed its doors yesterday. The following card from he directczrs was displayed: "This bank will receive no more depos- ils, but will at once pay its deposit— ors in full as fast as their claims may be presented." The bank has found business unprofitable and the stock- holders decided to quit. "—‘——-$"—.—_—' Killed in Womaia “1th His Fist. Cincinnati. Dec. 31,—A Millwodd. W. Va.. special says news is received there that James McCoy of Mud Run. near Ripley. killed his sister-'in-law. Miss Sli'amblin, by a blow-of his fist. He had forbidden her to go to school. but she took her books and started. He followed and struck her a. heavy blow ,on the'neck, killing her‘lnstantly. He has not been arrested. Colorado Mines Clone Down. .Den5Ver. Colo., Dec. 3l.—-As a. result of an order by an executive committee of the Miners’ Union of Colorado. call- ing upon the men‘ to demand higher wages or strike, the Rex Coal Mining Company has closed down its two mines at Louisville, throwing between 200 and 300 men out of employment. The Guide Wasn’t credulous. King Chulalongkorn of Siam was much interested in the eruption of Ve- suvius, and his last pleasure trip on European soil was the ascent of the volcano. At the crater he had the guide throw in several" gold and sil- ver coins as an ofiering to the ele- ments. The guide retained the pieces -» and substituted for thé‘m copper, where upon thevKing had him arrested and wished to throw him into the crater himself, in accordance with- Oriental ideas of punishment; but the laws of Tribune. . _ . Dom erratic Congressional Commit- ' ‘CHECKERiBQARD 'Buswgsss DIRECTORY.” NORWALK Fire In‘iura’nca [10. in Successful Oper- ation Since 1860, Mo Outstandlnu Claims. Sales, For Henl- ' ‘VALuAlits stunts ‘ m . Safe Deposit Vault OF THE - NATIONAL BANK or NOBWLLK.‘ BEST Goons. '18 WALL ST. a. Ward Selleck, TEAS and, corner GAZETTE ADS. sumo GOOD" RESULTS - PIEL BROS’.‘ - Real German Lager, On draught and in Battles, —AT—-' 4-4- Malh Street Geo. W.Raymond, DEALER IN Staple and Fangy Groceries AND . Provisions No._9 llIaln‘ St. ,‘the House will caucus during the sec- - DENTIST, 8 West Avenup gl '—Dea.1ersin—- GLAss Wilma. ’LUMBINB. STEAM “or. Main do Wesr. ts E251 , CHILLS END BIUOUSNESS. W fl figpgpqpqphflfififl‘hlflfiflaflhfizafie: AT ALI. onLIohisrs. Dyspepsia. , F175: Frank T. Hyatt Nib lViNSCUY All) GAS FITTING. So, rm «want. or CONSTIPMIOH END GEliERliL DEBILIIY; A PRICE so Cts. Oflice, 6 W ater St. , ‘ S. B.WILSON Practical Contrac- tor and Builder: Estimates 0 h e e r- fully 'given. Large buildings a. dpecralty. ContraCts taken in any part. ,of the coun- " yard, 8 Cross St, Of- fi‘ce. 92 Wlm Sat-a 3 Edgar Buttery, Norwa it. 01111 N u rsery man , NORWALK, CONN. Trees. Shrubs and Plants. strawberry Plants a. Specialty. Brandy W me, Rio and Alarms-1.30 other . - Varieties. , ' . Nurs’ys. Broad River. ENTERPRISE aollling Works, 7 Wall Street. flllE AlES All lAfiEll EXPRESSLY FOR FAM- ILY USE- Mail orders receive prompt. attention. ‘ HUNT 8'1 ZELIBFF, Fish, Clams, Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. 69 Washington St. . SOUTH NORWALK. LOBSTERS CAUGHTDFE NORWALK ISLAHQS._ Leave your orders and have them deliverc (1 every Saturdaym. in. THES OFFICE. any. n mgbfifimammm PETER, GRIPPE. SlCK-liEflDlifiilE SAVER Mai-ion St, N. I. II n " liniaIrPNiiiis Billliil A POSITIVE one; For? DYSPEPSIIl, lililillili, ' Small Easy taken. ' Kifllif‘i, LIVER Will Keep your Stomach in Healthy Condition. None genuinecxcept lurk" blown in every LIVER PILLS ‘25 cams. , Purely Vegetable. W111 cure Biliousness, Conscipation, Pilés. Sick-Headache, ’1'. Pamphlet. for nncuronn’s, . try. Steam Mill and SCHLEICHERSL SON’SL _ can» A. WALTER. mum on _ AND DEALER IN HARNESS AND , HORSE GOQDS‘. -' Repairin of all kinds done at s ort notice d Harnessmtti‘c'le tc or- n or a. a com . 31%[AIN ’ 4 31. ' Nonwanx. - - CONN. I I d ‘ . glggstlalgilggil w. H. BYINGTOK “ith'éi't'i’em ’ ‘ - . MASOIS' Illllll- INSURANCE. lll' MATERIALS . , i MANUFACTURER OF MENT -:~ PIPE. CEOffice and ma. 9 Hm I. Gazette Bulidlng 33 to 43 Water Street. , ' Paint'ng, P Al RI "Al-Kl" Banging. K: slimm- .. - mg and Hardwood : Carpenter Finishing. ' 7 . . PLATT and Builder, . _ ' 52 Wilton Avenue, SAW!“ AID PlAlllllG ' Norwalk, -Conn. 76 Franklin 'Ave. , Send for book con- NORWALK. CONN. tainins samples. PARLOR BARBER-:-SHOP, H. S. LEOBOLD. " 4-7 Main Street. . witn’s ‘ SUM WATERh - 38 wall St. - . 2‘ . Job Printing- '£vm drawn" EXECUTED AT THE GAZETTE OFFEGE II Send \ ,- ‘ Restores & S‘PtEEll. ._,. "'“rade dome. No Woman ought to be without the saver. FEMALE REMEDY tsunrosxromns =pq===3=g==m=mm=n=afim=ra=iy and .— ADV HilSING , ‘ ‘| . \ a ; IHAI PAYS. The Successful Merchants in Nar- Walk alladvertise in The GAZETTE, because it keepsthemjin touch with .1 e entire purchasing cemmunity.‘ _ I ~\ There is simply no use other on the market. V ' lii‘ . RIGHTNESS IN Plugs ._ -.0nce and Factory, Pacific ‘trcct . " surreal), CONN. A|N e comparing this piano With am Enos" when it comes to V "TONE. a FINISH. -. DURABILITY, _ ' i ‘. a
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