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Those who have paid their subscriptions in advance to that paper, will receive the Weekly for the unexpired part of their subscription year, or. in case such arrangement is not sumo. we will refund, upon application, due. Unless notified to the w.» vilall also carry out unexpired .:3 ontractao in the Tuesday WP“- Our delegates to the National Republi- can convention have just been chosen and, ill a 'WW days, our Presidentla candidate will be in the field. The com- ing canvas is sure to be one of momentous import and interest’ to the American peeple. Especially so to the great masses of free and independent bread-earning and bread-producing voters. For eighty- four years the Gasser: has been an earnest laborer in the field of our best politics. Always republican in the strict meaning (if that word, its influence has been exerted for loyalty to the Union and the rights of labor through every Presiv dential contest since the first year of this century. In the coming coatest it is determined that its power shall not wane nor its potency be diminished. This is' to be our paper’s twenty-first Presidential» campaign, and. carefully surveying the situation and cut-own relations to the labors before us, we are more than convinced that there should be no divided interest in the ~conduct. of the ' Gamma, but that every energy should be concentrated for the most eflectivc service possible for us to render the party and the principles we believe to be best promotivetothe welfare of the people. In continuing what practically has been but two editions of one and the same paper, it is apparent to us that as effective ‘ work in the campaign that isbefore us cannot be done as with all but energies and labors concentrated on the one issue. The present week will be occupied in preparing for a new dress of type which we have ordered from the well-known foundry of Robert Lindsay,who has sup. plied a number of the leading papers throughout the United Stales with an ex- celleni article. We shall, therefore, issue the (lasers: next week in a new dress, andshall devote our best time and what- ever talents we may possess. to making it brighter and better with every issue. Very respectfully, , H. S. BYINCTON. # moonlit. 1.1mm“ Wssimvo-rox, Arum. 28th, 1884. Damn Gm'r'rsz—The several State conventions held the past week, have evoked more intense interest than any- thing appertaining to congressional enact- ments. In so far as the present House is concerned it is no injustice to charge that the majority there- arc more intent on engineering a successful presidential cam- Ipaign than in passing any measures of either public or private merit or benefit. The action of our Connecticut state con- vention is specially commended by promi- nent Republicans equally divided in their preferences for all the leading candidates. Were General Hawley a resident of either of the four or five larger states, it is con- ccded that he would prove a most for- midable candidate. Even with but little Connectfcut’s tweIVc votes in the conven- tion, it is believed he will be supported by a large scattering vote from several other state delegations. But one thing is a cause of sincere rejoicing with all earnest men in the Republican party, and that is that this year there is no "gagging" of delegates, but every member of the convention will be at liberty to vote for the man of his choice. It is not believed to be possible for our convention to nominate a candidate who will not receive the united and hearty support of the party and be elected, and this the most sensible Democrats in the house now concede as frankly as we assert the well assured fact. rill: rams! Discussion. The leaders in the tariff discussion eon- template closing general debate of the tariff question on Tuesday, May 6. They are of opinion that Tuesday, Wednesday. and Thursday of this week and Tuesday of next week will be devoted to the con- sideration of the measure. Representative Kasson will make the closing speech on the Republican _ side. He cxpedts to make the motion to strike out the onset- ing clause of the bill. With all public business at a standstill. it is sincerely to be hoped that the revenue reformers, who admit that the present tariff debate is for agitation only. will have the grace to "cut it short” and give the House a chance to attend to some of tho weighty measures of practical legislation that press for attention. A few speeches by repre- ‘ientative men on either side ought to be enough to make up the issue, and after that point is reached the superfluous oratory ought to be suppressed. out“??? 811.14. ' The Senate having passed the Navy Appropriation bill last Monday, took up and passed Senator Hoar’s Bankruptcy bill. However this important measure Will be for all practicable purposes, it is no nearer enactment into law than if the Senate had never tOuched it, for there 'is no probability sesdon or next winter, discussing and disposing on their merits of any .of the important. subjects of generar legiglation tis now the last of April, now riding. I and gimbers are talking of adjournment, and yet scarce iy asingle subject of serious importgnoe on which legitimate difler- ences of opinion exist, outside of the money bills, has reached a vote. Not one piece of afiirmative legislation of any consequence ha! been added to the statutes, althoug “19 most important interests are clamoring for attention. The electoral count, the refunding bills, the coinage, the Mormon question, the Ship- ping interesf. the bankruptcy b1“. the relief of the Supreme court, the disputed land grants, the militia bill, reform in the diplomatic and consular systems, the admission of variOus territories as states, our isthmus policy, the postal telegraph question, and many other matters lie in indiscriminate and boneless bondage in the prison houses of the calendars. The house is paralyzed in its functions by a set of shameful rules, and the more shameful determination of the Democratic majority to guage every act of legislation by its possible effects on the “party,” of the House either at this - 0 rather than any honest or patriotic desire to benefit the country. And now the threatened deadlock between the two Houses of Congress may be said to have begun, as Mr. Randall's committee has voted to ask the House to disagree to the Senate amendments to the naval and pest ofilce appropriation bills. This report willbe adopted and 'then the fight will open. Mr. Randall is particularly fierce in his opposition to the additions to the naval bill, and the Democratic Star truly says it is not unlikely that the session will end without any appropriation for the navy, so that ofilcers might as well be looking around for a friend in need to accommodate them witn a small loan till Congress comes to the rescue next winter _with a deficiency bill. Tue fight over the post china bill may not be so stubborn, but here, too, the differences are radical, and may be difilcult to settle to the sails. faction of both houses. 0! late years the Senate has become the business member of the federal legislature. The House as a law making machine has completely broken down. The impulsive Hewitt. while debating the naval bill, made a charge that Secretary Chandler had never deposited in the treasury the proceeds of the sales of the condemned vssselsordered sold. Before the false accusation could get out in the Record the alert secretary had heard of the slander, and'had sent to and read in the House an itemized state ment showing every dollar to' have been paid into the treasury immediately on its receipt, and so shown in his annual report to Congress December-1st, ISBS. One would have supposed that after having “certified" to the genuineness of the Garfield-Chinese letter, the impulsive and politically blinded Hewitt would at least have looked at the report of the secretary before uttering so gross a slander before the House and the country. The facts are this nation never had a more honest. clear headed and practically sagacious man at the head of the navy department than Secretary William E. Chandler of' New Hampshire. BILL. T0 manner. PENSIONS. Representative Merrill has been in- structed by the House committee on invalid pensions to report favorably his bill providing for an increase of pensions to soldiers and “sailors who, while in service, lost one hand and one foot, or who were totally disabled in both. The bill granting a pension to Mrs. Dr. James E. Barbour of Norwalk passed the Senate unanimously on Thursday, and will un- doubtedly pass the House as soon as reached. ransoxsm. Senator Wilson, of Iowa, madea speech and of the greatest public importance. He reviewed the condition of our great railroads and their relations to the public welfare, arguing most conclusively that to save them from themselves they required governmental supervision. It is a speech that will attract wide attention, and tho approval of many of the railroad magnaces themselves. ' The case of Mrs. Clarissa Raymond, of Wilton, who entered upon her one hun- dred and third birthday on Friday last, is recalled by the death here on the same day and at the same age of Mrs. Honorah O’Keefe, a grandmother of Mr. Edward D. Wright, a prominent member of the Washington bar.~ She had resided here the last forty years and was widely known and respected. _ Mr. - Eugene Daskam, of Stamford, chief of the public money department of the U. S. treasury, has been designated as chief clerk of the department until a permanent appointment is made. Ex-Senator Starkof Oregon, but long a resident of New London, Conn., and ex.Senator Wm. H. Barnum, were here last week, as was Hon. RussellTomlinson of Bridgeport, and Councilman Wheeler of the Standard staff. As Ever, # 4 The Fourth llasfmsntfsnli'dfielonel. The ofiicers of the Fourth regiment met in Union Armory, Bridgeport, on Wednesday morning, for the purpose of electing a colonel to fill the vacancy caused by the recent death of Colonel George S. Crofut, of Bethel. jLieutenant- Colonel Skinner was called to the chair. After the object had been announced, speeches were made by Captain Moore, of Winsted; Captains Sheridan and Cornell, of Bridgeport; Ca'ptain Quien,of Danbury, and others, each speaker advo- eating the claims of his favorite candi- date. There were four candidates in the field. An informal ballot resulted as follows: Lieutenant—Colonel Skinner, 18; Major Watson 11 ; Captain Clutch. 2; Major Doty, 1. This was followed by a second informal ballot, with the follo'wing result: Skinner 18; Watson, 12; Dory, 1.A formal ballot was then taken, with the following result: Skinner, 13; Watson, 18. There being no choice another] ballot was taken, Watson securing 14 votes to Skinner’s 12. The election of Watson was then made unanimous. A committee of two, consisting of Captain Cornell of Company ii, and Lieutenant Morebouse of Company K. was appointed .to wait upon Colonel Watson and inform him of his election and ascertain whether he would uf‘cepl. A recess was taken until the return of the committee. The committee found Coi- one‘l Watson at home, indisposed and unable to be out. He said he considered the officers of the Fourth regiment had shown great confidence in him by electing him to the position of colonel, and felt. very grateful to them for the honor. He should do all in his power to make the Fourth regiment second to none in the state, and trusted that he should have the hearty support and earnest cooperation of each officer in the command toward. that end. He was sorry that he was unable to appear and express his thanks in person: The committee reported Col- onel Watson’s acceptance, and after passing suitable resolutions upon the death of the late Colonel Crofut, the meeting adjourned. # A Good Move. At a special meeting of the Bigelow Battalion, Monday evening, called 'to hear the report of the entertainment committee and to transact other business, ‘acommittoo of three was appointed to arrange for the procurement of suitable quarters for a branch club for campaign purposes. It is the purpose of the Bigelow Battalion to organise a new republican club to include all. young or old, who will enlist under the republican standard. This latter will of course not be a permanent club, and will probably last only during the cam- paign, and as' the’size of the club will undoubtedly be large it is necessary that other accommodations than the present .quarters of the Battalion be secured. The Battalliou will, however, retain possession of their present ' rooms, the new club being considered as a temporary branch. The Bigelows are on the right track, and we trust will meet with liberal encouragement in furtherance of the plan proposed. 2322 A 820 Biblical Reward. The publishers of Rutledge? Monthly offer twelve valuable rewards in their monthly for May, among which is-the fellowing: We will give $20.00 to the person telling .us how many times the word paradise occurs in the New Testament scriptures (not the new revision,) by May 10th.1884. Should two or more correct answers boleceived, the reward will be divided. The money will be forwarded to the winner May 15th,' 1884. Persons trying for the reward must send 90 cents in silver (no postage stamps taken) with their answer. for which they will receive the June monthly, in which the name and address of the winner of the reward and the correct ansWer will be published, and in which several more valuable re. wards will be published. Address Rut ledge publishing company, Easlun, Pa. B. in the Senate on Friday of masterly ability ' l CONNECTICUT’S DELEGATION T0 CHICAGO ‘ A Long and Close Contest over the Fourth 1 District Delegate-Mr. E. J. Hill Chosen. l 1 #. There were nearly 800 delegates in , Allyn Hall, Hartford, «Inesday evening. when Chairman Cole, of the state central committee, called the general caucus of delegates to the state convention to order. Stiles T. Stanton. of Stonington, was chosen chairman and Chas B. Dyer of Norwich, and Erastus Gay of Farming- ton, clerks. The only business transacted was the election of a committee from each senatorial district,on crcrlcntials.Mr. C. P. Woodbury, of Norwalk, was chosen from the Thirteenth district. The canons of the Fairfield county delegates. presided over by Samuel Fes- senden, was the most lively one held. The vote was unanimous for Mr. Miles at large. but, there was a close contest over the district. delegates. Sixty-four delegates. the full representation, were present. Messrs. Scofield, of Stamford, and Hill, of Norwailr, showed about equal strength, Mr. E S. Holly, of Danbury, holding the balance of power. Mr. Hill was finally nominated on the 'f0urtcentli Willow‘s will be seen by the following results : muss. ill 27 Hill 29 Soofiold 26 Scofield 20 Holly 11 Holly .8 srcosn TENTH Hill 27 Hill 31 Scofield 28 Scofield 30 Holly . 9 Holly 3 rump. mvmvrn ll 28 Hill 3:3 Bcofleld 27 Scofield 3,, Holly 8 Holly __ mourn mu Hill Hill 28 Seofisld}notdeolared Scofleld 23 Holly . Holly 12 ms. Fessenden 1 Hill 27 _ summation. - Scofield 26 Hill 28 Holly )1 Soofield 27 srxrn Holly 8 Hill 29 Fessenden \ 1 Seofleld 24 FOUBTEENTH. Holly 11 Hill 9 32 snvnx'm Scofield 27 Hill 28 Holly 4 Beofield 27 Fesssnden 1 Holly 9 FMNTH. * mourn Hill 33 Scofield 29 800 old 25 Hill 26 Holy 3 Holly 8 Fessenden 1 Chairman ‘ Cole, of the state central committee, called the convention to order at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, and Hon. Samuel J. Fessenden, of Stamford, was chosen temporary chairman. He made a brief speech on taking the chair, during which. the enthusiasm of the delegates found vent in long and continu- ed applause. Messrs. Blackstone of Norwich, and Gay of Farmington, were appointed temporary secretaries, and a committee consisting of one delegate from each senatorial district was appoint- ed on permanent organizatioa, who select- ed the following ofiicers: - President—Hon. Samuel Fessendeu of Stamford. - Secretaries—Erastus Gay of Farm inIgtou, J. Austin Brainard, of Haddsm, J. . T. Blackstone of Norwich, A. W. Paige of Danbury. . Vice-Presidents—J. B. Hills of Hartford, Arthur J. Ol'mstead, of East Hartford 0.11. Briscoe, of Enfield, s. P. Nowell. of Bristol, D.I’. Mills, of Naugatuek, Elisha Rookwe l, of Meriden, F. D. Jackson ofDerb ,J. P. Itudley, of New Haven, H. W. Turn ull, of Stonington, J. W. Carpenter, of Norwich, N._ W. Comatock of East Lyme, C. W. Minor, of Stamford. J. B. Hurlbutt, of 'Wilton, Henry Conrad, of Colchester, John benton, of Dan- bur , Eu one Wheeler, of Putnam, John M. Hal , of Windham, T. 0. Porter, of Norfolk, George Hurlbut,cf Roxbury, H. D. Curtis, of Woodbury, C. P. Sage of Cornwall, J. J. Edmunds of Saybrook, Ceorge Maxwell, of Vernon. . H. Underwood, of Tollaud. In accepting the presidency of the convention, Mr. Fessenden made a stir ring address. The wild and enthusiastic applause that followed shook the building to its foundation and it was some minutes before sufilcient order could be restored to proceed with the election of delegates at large.- The result of the bal- loting was as follows : ’ Whole number 425 Necessary to a choice 212 Augustus Brandegee 416 Frederick Miles 421 Samuel F. Merwin. in 422 John L. Houston Scattering d When the result had been announced the convention resolved itself into county caucuses to elect district delegates. The delegates chosen to represent the con- gressional districts were Judge V. B. Chamberlain of New Britain, and Ralph B. , Gilbert of Hebron, from the first district; L. I. MunsOu of Waterbury. and John J. Edmunds of Deep River, from the second; Ira Briggs of Griswold, and Eugene S. Boss of Willimantic, from the third; and Postmaster Orsamus IL-Fyler of Torrington and E. J. Hill of Norwalk, from the fourth. When the district meetings had been concluded the conventionfwas again called to order and cx-Senator Robert Coit of New London, chairman of he committee on resolutions, was introduced and read the following resolutions which were adopted : Resolved, That President Arthur coming to his high ofiice under circumstances of extra- ordinary embarrassment and difficulty, .by the patience, justice and ssgacity with which he has discharged its duties, has strengthen- ed his party. honored himself, benefited his country‘and earned the respect and gratitude of the whole eople. Resolved, hat the republicans of Connec- ticut hereby pledge a. loyal and hearty sug- port to the nominees of the Chicago repnb - can convention. _ Resolved, That without instruotm ' the delegates this day appointed as regar s any articular candidates, and reposing full con- dance in their wisdom and discretion, we place on record our firm conviction that the situation demands the nomination of candi- dates of approved abilit and character and large ex orience in pa lic afi'airs, and that if in t e judgment of our delegates the proper occasion shall arise, they will meet the unanimous sentiment of the republican 'party of this state if they present the name at Jpseph R.Hawley as a candidate for presto en . ” Real Estate Transfbrs. Amongthe real estate transfers recently recorded in the office of the town clerk are the following : ‘ J. W. Wilson to A. A. Theile, lot 78 by 128 feet on Osborne avenue, East Norwalk. 8475. Aug. Ganung to C. ,T- Foster, Benedict Farm, $1.465. Edgar Smith to D. M. Armstrong of Leonardville, N. Y., land in West Nor- walk, $6,000. ‘ ' C. Swart-z to F. A. Smith, land on Flax Hill. _. D. M. Fillow to D A. Fillow. one and one-half acres of land in Cranberry Plains, $150. land on 08 for Gettysburg. I A committee of, the 17th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry con- sisting of Col. ‘Henry Allen, Capt. Henry 1’. Burr, Capt. Henry Quien and Levi Dixon, leave to-night for Gettysburg, to select a site for the monument which is to be placed upon the battle field where the regiment fought July 1st. 1868, in honor of the brave patriots who gave their lives intbis great battle for liberty. July 1, 2, and 3, 1868 . 1 Novelty in Photography. The latest novelty in photography is “stamp portraits,” which are of postage. stamp size, and come in sheets perforated and gummed on the back like a sheet of postage stamps. When writing to a friend you tear one off and stick it on the letter, paper or envelope. They are on regular photographic paper, and as a. novelty might be used instead of sealing wax in’ scaling a letter. List of letters remaining in the Post Ofiloe at Norwallr, Conn., April 26. John W. Barton, James Cousins, Andy Daugherty. Mrs. C. F. Dean, Mrs. Harriett, Hill, E. C, Kellogg, Maggie Kennedy, Estate of John Little. Mrs. William Mead, Peter McIntyre, John McMahon, Katie Reagan. Mrs. Addie L. Smith, Louise Summorfisld, Mrs. Isaac Stevens, Nellie Sweeney, Wm. Stevens, James Wall. Attest,0ins. Onusrsias I’. M. Rev. Mr. Sanders, the New London book agent, who has become insane and who was found wandering about Pough- keepsie last week, cannot be found by friends. who began search for him when they learned of ‘his helpless condition. He is about forty-five years, of age and of powerful build. fl 5 All UNPorULla APPOINTMENT. : What Bridgeport Democrats Think of Shani Swarts‘s Appomtment of W. W. Wells as Jailer. Great Dissatisfaction. Bainosron, April ‘ 261h.-—The report reaches here from South Norwalk, that the democrats of their little city are satisfied with Sheriff Swartz’s appoint. ment of wakeman W. Wells as jailor and also that the only ones dissatisfied in this city are believed to be the rumsellers and “low" class. From democratic sources the“low’-' class seems rather a strange designation, when for years we have been regaled with the purity, morality, etc., of the democratic party. That the democratic party in this city is badly demoralized cannot be denied, and that the demoraliaation promises :to continue is a fact that must be. apparent to all who have taken thevpains to obscrvp the drift of sentiment for the last few days. Do South Norwalk democrats know really anything of Wakeman W. Wells ? Are they aware that he is one of the most unpopular men in his party, a man who was defeated for alderman from the Fourth Ward. that so-cslhled “Gib; raltar of Democracy," which is safe far from 300 to 500 democratic majority with any kind of a candidate who has not made himself unpopula? Mr. Wella’ unpopularity does not result from any known cause, but for some reason his party does not like him. Two years ago he was appointed street commissioner, and last year, 'it being understood that Mr. Curtis would rec-appoint him, if he (Curtis) was elected mayor. the democrat! were defeated in the municipal election.- Mr. Wells has previously been jailor fora long term of years, and acquired quite a competency while holding the office. This is also used as an argument against him. Members of his party say thatlle should have been satisfied with that and allowed some other man to have the position. It is also alleged that he has never contributed anything towards helping the party when elections were to be held. ‘ Mr. Swartz has made a mistake, but the mistake is one that elates the repub- licans of Bridgeport. The democrats are roundly abusing him, charging him with want of backbone, etc. Republicans stand by and laugh at the fight—they are satisfied, and- why should they not be, for the situation is very pleasing and the prospect encouraging for a republican majority here on several issues. The statement the democrats are “satisfied” reminds the wrier of a story. A German lost his wife by death. He was telling a friend of the aflliction that bad befallen him. “Was your wife resigned," inquir- ed the friend. "Resigned!" said the widower, “meln ,Gott, she had to be, how could she help it." The democratic party of Bridgeport is “resigned” and' “satisfied," but they must be. because there is :10 help for it. ThOugh there is to the man unacquainted wtth Bridge port politics, a feeling of satisfaction appearing on the outward surface, he will find on inquiry. that at least four out of six democrats will tell him that the party has received a blow from Mr. Swartz that it will take a longtime to heal. To get at the cause of this bitter feeling it is necessary :to go back to last fall. Mr. A. A. Kells, of this city ,was one of the leading democratic candidates for. sheriff. In the convention be had a large following, led by State Senator DeForest. LcGrund Beers of Trumbull, was also a candidate. doubt of Mr. Kells' nomination, he was advised to transfer his strength to Mr. Swartz which [he did, and the latter‘s nomination and election followed. Mr. Beers could not have been elected. Mr. Kell's friends realized this and knowing that Mr. Swartz was a very popular man, they were desirous to secure his nomina- tion. Mr. Swartz could not have been elected, had Mr. Kells friends sulked It is alleged that the position of jailer was promised 3..r. Kells and on this promise he wont. to work and spent his time and money in going among his friends and urging them as a personal favor to him to vote for Mr. Swarlz- Mr. Kells is a very lpopular m'an among the volunteer firemen of the county and ' among these he labored with good effect, as the vote in Danbury and other places will show. These statements may not be credited, but the writer has positive proof of them and challenges any one to come forward and successfully controvert them. . Only yesterday, the writer‘ asked a prominent Fourth ward democrat what he thought of the sppoinirnenr as jailer, “Well," said he “I am disgusted. Hero is a man saddled upon the party, whom we have said over and over again that _ we did not. want, and would not have, if we could help it. But in this case we cannot help ii-wc would if we could. If the wishes of the great majority of the party are to be set aside in making appointments. then the sooner we dis band ,and leave the field to the republi- cans, the better. 1 hope the day may come some time when these political hacks and seekers for patronage will not be forced upon us." Such is the situation here at present and it promises to continue. If an elec- tion Was to be held here tc-day, Bridge- port would be republican byat least 000 majority—all on account of the jail. A Looxmt ON IN Version. One Hundred and Two. Of 'all thelpersons in Connecticut well advanced in years whose age can by doc: umentary evidence he ‘ vouched for, there are noneso clearly entitled to the distinguished honor—honor as it is, of being the oldest person in this common; wealth as Mrs. Clarissa Davenport Ray» mond, of Wilton, who, on this 25th day of April completed her 102d year. Setting out upon her 103d she takes with here . mind as strong, a memory "as bright and physical stréngth as apparent as when two years ago she celebrated her centen- nial. If domestic felicity tends to pro- long life, as it would seem to have done in her case, then a portion of the secret of her wonderful longevity is made plain. . Tenderly watched over and cared for by her only daughter. Mrs. Nathan Comstoch, herself almost an octogenarian, and by Mr. John Comatock her grandson and his am- able wife, the centenarian's cares, if she has any which may be called such,are transformed into pleasures, and she moves each day in an atmosphere of kindness, herself maintaining a supply for distribu- tion in return for that so aflcctionatcly and constantly bestowed. , To these three what a satisfaction it will be some day to recall the factthat the privilege of minis- tering to this rarest of living ancestors was fully and worthily. improved. Yes- terday when called on by a reporter, the aged lady at once entered her parlor, walking with her great cane and leaning on the arm of Mrs. Coinstock, and wheel . tatingly declared herself in‘as'fair health as she had been for some time. She smiled while alluding to herself as a sort of burden upon' her family, and there was no incoherance in any bf her utterances. Her sight has failed somewhat during the past year, and when asked if she did any reading replied: “Yes; I did some time ago, with large print, but the words began to blur and Ihad to give it up,” and she laughed heartily at the suggestion that the girls—her daughter and grand daughter-— do some volunteer reading on her account. Mrs, Raymond's history is well known, but the temptation to ask her concerning it could not be resisted. She spoke of her early life in North Stamford, of the choir there with which she was connected; of Colonel Seeley the Continental army veteran, its leader who, each year on Sun. ' day preceding May training day appeared in the choir set out in full regime-tale; of her montage and removal to New York city ; the period of her re :idence there As there seemed to be a . previous to and during the War «$1812; and her return to Wilton and the varied experiences witch 69 years of continuous citizunship had afforded. She could'uot state positively her recollection of ever seeing her grandfather or grandmother, but she had a volume which embodied within it'facts sufficient within themselves to establish the antiquity of her ancestry. Turning suddenly in her chair, and raising . ‘l , , . her cane she exclaimed, “John ; ’ meaning her grandson, "go to the upper drawer of my bureau, on the right hand' side, and' bring the book. which Rev. Mr Davenport gave me two years ago." The request was complied with. and the visitor was : assisted as be turned the leaves, by the ' .centenarian who very readily found the following: “Rev. John Davenport was born 1597, in the town of Coventry, Eng. land. At an early age he came to this country and in 1688 preached, theflrsi; sermon ever listened to in New Haven, under an oak tree which stood at the cor- ncr of Church and George streets. Many years after the tree was cut down by David Beecher, father 'of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, and split up for firewood.” This Mr. Davenport Was Mrs. Raymond’s great, great. great, great grandfather. Her father, Deodate Davenport, and his elder brother, took part in the battle of Ridgefleld, and the aged lady alludes, sometimes to what she heard them say, that, after the village stores were set on fire by the British forces, the molten fat from the pork and lard casks ran ill the street gutters like water. Mrs. Raymond is very industrious and delights to occupy her time in knitting. Examples of her work done a day or two before were shown, and a few of them presented to the visitors. A short time after her centenni- al she attended the Congregational church across the street, of which she has been a member for sixty years, but she has not felt like going sincr'. On Sundays she sits at her front window and enjoys seeing ‘others entering or or departing from the sanctuary. The severity of weather has kept her within doors all winter, and she rejoices that the day is near, which will permit her to walk in her garden, or visit the neighbors. She conveyed the idea that interviewurs did not weary her. unless they persisted in doing all the talking,and it was evident from beginning to end of the call that she enjoyed conversation, and delighted in maintaining her share of it. Though the fact of attaining 102 years this day. is one without parallel in this part of the world, there will be no normal celebration, but it will be honored by the proffered congratulations of near relatives and intimate friends. Her two great, great grand cildren, Raymond and Alice, aged four and two and one-half years re spectively, children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Comatock, of Norwalk, will spend the day with the ceutcnarian, and under the old roof will meet, as they have met many times before; five generations. May this rare lady long continue, and her every want. may be anticipated and supplied by a devoted family. -—Sta1tdard. A DRUGGIST SAYS. Marvin C. Brown, Druguist, Meredith Village, N. 11., says: I have sold your Sulphur Bitters for years, and contrary to most medicines, I never sold a bottle to anyone who said it did not help them. They cured me of those terrible sick headaches when every other remedy failed. 2t]? Customs. When Baby was sick, we gave her Cnstoria. When she was «Child, she cried for Castoria, When she was a Miss. she clung to Castoria. Whtinzshe had Children. she gave them Cast’n. Y MOM - Peruvian Syrup cures Dysiiepsia,ucn- oral Debility, LiverComplaint, Boilsdlumors. Chronic Diarrhea. Nervous Afi’ecuons, Fe- male Cornspaints. and'all diseases origi- nating in a. bultate of the blood. For Sale. A 100 Acre Farm at New Canaan, Conn., one-quarter mile west f‘rom'depot. Two Dwellings. Barns, &-c. Never-failing stream of Water. Fine Apple Orchards, Pears, &6. Appl to J AS.1t. MARSHALL. on premises or to t . HARMAN BROWN, 38 Pine street, New York. Auction Sale. BENJAMIN J. artisans, Auctioneer. ILL be sold at Public Auction. to the highest bidder. on Thursday, April 24th. 2 o’clock p.m..on the promises,tlie rty of John Scanlon, consisting of a House and. 1:01: on Water street. being about 37 feet front and rear and running through to the Daubury sh Norwalk R. It., a distance of about 2001cet,‘ With the buildings thereon. The housets two story and basemov t. in good order. '1 his prop} crty will be sold without reserve. NOWIIS the time to secure a nice little home for a very little monc . . 20 per cent. on day of sale,and balance in days from day of sale when the deed willibedclivered. Stile positive. If" ftormy the first clear day thereafter. Stop paying ex- cessive rents and own your own home“ Now is the limo ; don’t let this opportunity slip.2t16 The Hayma ‘ers in three acts, given under‘the auspices of the Second M. 15. Church. era. House, 010 TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, May 6th and stir. CHORUS 0F 50 TRAINEDIIOICES. Composed of cur Best Local Talent. ACT I—Scenc—Exlarior 01 Farmer Brown's House. ACT lI—Scrlie The Farm. ACT II —ocenc—Inte_rior Farmer Brown's House. CAST 0F CHARACTERS: _ Miss Alice E. Selleck 1884, . pro Mary, T farmer’s Anna, daughters, Miss Lizzie l'oyvoz Dairy Maid Miss Jennie Nash Mr. Brown. Farmer Mr. H P.1‘rice William, first assistant Mr. John P. Treadwell John, Second assistant Mr, Phil. N. Knapp Snipkins, city gentleman unused to rural affairs Dr. C. W. Many SOPEANOH—MIESGI Selleck. Poyvez. Moshor, Byxboe, B xbee, Ball, Carter, histkin, Riley. Nash,Curt s, Bioo.'Ne.weomb. Mrs.Treadwell. ALTO-Misses N lckerson. Doane,Nickerson, Hanlenbeek. Austin, Ball, Peyvez, Warren, Mrs. Magnus, Camp. Kent. Tnon—“essrs. no t, Treadwsll. Hatch, Rnacoe, Holmes.Jelli .Clark,Amhler,hleud, Mchahe. Price, Dr. Many. Bass Messrs. Comatock, Warren. Knapp, son, Rice. Russell, Hoyt. Ferris. MISS LIBBIEF. SELLECK, Accompanist Mrs. H. P, PRICE. Leader of Chorus ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. -- Including Reserved Seats. ' ; Dia rams open at Plaisted’s Drug Stores. Nor lk and South Norwalk, Friday, May 2d, ate o’clock. a. in. Little, blit Oh, My 1' 'W I The 3003MB. Belle Island, Will open for the Season on Thursday, May 8th. 4tp15 in Main. Povvez..Chasmai-. Woodbury, bicker- Mil IsesStJ 01111. We unv full and elegant assortment of llimmerl‘. lllltlimmed Buinelsl Hats, in all: as New and Desirable Shapes and . battles in Straws of all kinds. . We have in llsll‘lllll,.lalllllFealhflliflifll'lflllfll‘i all the Novelties ol the Season; also an ass' fitment. of' desirable designs in Lager. and Ornaments, We . at full line of RIBBONS, which we are selling very low. We have a large assortment of Mourning Bonnets and Hats, courtantly on, band. also , MOURNING 'MA'I'ERIAL. of all kinds. 'Wc have the - Agency of the Schiller Patent Process for Renewing Grape Ladies having Ora e Discolored or Soiled wrll find it to their :idvr‘s’ntage to have the same re- finished by this process. which gives the crepe all of its original luster and color. We solicit your closest examination and patron- age. We desire to .call your attention tb our choice stock of FANCY GOODS, Consisting of ' . , . , ladies 8. Children s Underwear. H. air Goods. or which we have the latest Importations of Waves, kisses. ate, Switches in all grades. Gomblngs made up very reasonably. ~ Call and see our Gent'Paek es of Silk, elvet, and P ush, for Fancy Work. We have the agency for the . Madame. Griswold Corset. A perfect fitgunranteed in every instance. Also, it ‘ full lino‘ of other Corsets. We have Fift' we are selling at half price :in order to clear sell the Buckeye cookery. Please call and we will give you polite attention. MISSES ST. J OHN , Iltl .. 38 MAIN STREET. ONLY LOOK 1' 00110 0301111. Millinery ! All the best Styles ofHats, in every Color and Quality. can be found at our establishment, USTRIUH-FEATHERS 111 TIPS In Great Variety. * Artificial Flowers and Fancy Feathers, Ponpons, &c., All at Prices rivaling those of New York city. Trimmel‘Hals from $1.51], 1111. Call and examine our stock. it will pay you. Tile Usual Bargains in Fancy Goods.- White Goods, .. Hoéi’ery, Gloves, the. HAIR 60008 A SPECiAlTl. A ’Mrs. H. Krieger’s, ‘Mnhackemo lloleI, So . Norwalk. limes, Mcflreeiy & 00., Broadway and 11th Street, New York, Have new on Exhibition at Large and Sn orb Stock of Rich Volt vets, ‘ , Satin Plushes, osiery, din Shawls, Go (I o s, Laces Trimmings Upholstery Linens Underwear, Gloves, Parasols, etc., etc. They are 0 ening and displaying daily e latest novelties in each Dev artinent as they arrive direct pearl Manufacturers. . The Public are cordially ling vited to inspect this ever-varying Stock, irrespective of any Idea of urchasingi ’ rders by all 01'.Express re- ceive careful attention, and are promptly filled. limes Mobility & ill, Broadway and 11th Street, New York. ' Irregular MIM. Our Spring Stock New Complete WE ARE OFFERING AT A Reduction 0120 Pa E001. ' 1511110113 Royal Wilton. , 250 R011s.Best Bali Brussels. ' 1511 11011313031 Mflllllflllfl. .3111 Rabbit Velvet. , 3511 Rolls Best Talesn'yllmssels. 250110111 111-11001 1112111111. ' , Inteudin purchasers visiting New York City shou avail themselves of this opportu- nity to buy the best qtmliry o: Carpets at ex- tremely low prices. Canton Mailings, Druggcls, Rugs,Oil Glollis,&0. 1n grr at variety, can be purchased from us at Lowest Cost. . 410111 ”Milli Milli. MANUFACTURERS, . 40 and 42 West 14th St., litll NEW YORK CITY. . For Sale or 10 let. , HE Real Estate known as the W. C. Street prop ty. 115 feet fronting on High St. and 125 rec .011 Main at" being 290 feet deep, with .splcndid House. burn, and other out buildings with nice shade and fruit trees, ad- joining the property of S. It‘. Olmstcnd. 'Alsopnc other tract of about forty acres on Riverside avenue fronting on Riverside rive- riuc and running through to the Silring'Hill road. all nicely located for building lots.all located in the Borough otNorwalkand almost in the center of the busrncss portion. Con- tomplated railroad within shorzdif'tancc. For further particulars en Hire or list is fill. ShllTH.Agcnt, Notice. SALE" Proposals l‘or'working the high- ways. cleaning the crosswalks and grit- ters and making all necessary repairs on- lilghways. within the borough limits. from May 10. to January], 1885, will be receiver! at the office of_ the Borough Clerk. Room -, Ga- zettc Building. until Saturday. May 3 .1884; also for grading and filling Camp street. Specifications and all further particulars will be found at the onion of the Borough Clerk. Norwnlk, April 21. 1584. . Cilas. I’. TURNEY, 21.17 Chairman of Committee on Highways. " M FOR SALE, NE two scr’sted square box side harwugon One lightlnmherbox wagon, i One second-hand square box wagon, Ono oncthrse curt. ‘ "'16 A. LYON, Knight Street. Spring . Announcement, T8841 Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery, Worsteds. ' Pertumes,Jewclry.&c. Our stock ot‘Hosiery . outstock. ,NewPatterns f’orStnmpinn. We ' 5 Dress Goods, Suits, Wm s, In», cm the most Celebrated Euror i tagsw .__. NORwALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY, APRIL. 29, 1884.. Ledgevvood Farm. in Customers and lifters. ' ~ The Famous Bottled Milk from this 3 Dairy which has a wide-spread reputa- tion for excellence, will be DELIVER- ED direct from the Farm, at residences In Norwalk and South Norwalk daily. Seven Cents per Quart. Milk from ONE COW If (lean-ed. ~ , Address orders to Box 392, Norwalk. . The Sterling Quality of this Milk will Always speak for itself. Also on sale at the Store of GEO. WA If]! SELLECK. “.15 To my many FrwndaPat- rons, and the General Public :— 1 would an“, that with the increase of‘ re . om far superio’r and more desirable location of My New Store, I have very large] ntfil increased my stock, and ed many New Goods. Just received a fine line of: . .HREN’S GARRMGES, At prices .that will insist: all. This is the third season am selling the Which is first-class in every respect. Strongly Built, Lined throughout with Zinc, Packed with a perfect Non- Conductor,Slate Stone Shelves so arranged as to produce a free circulation of . cold, dry air. The air being so dry that matches can be placed on the shelves and they Will readily ignite when taken out. This is positive proof of the absence of moisture. This fact taken in connection with the great economy in the use of Ice, makes this the most desirable Refrige- rator on the market. 1 also keep for sale the Manual filed as well 'as the [Summon Refrigerator. At very Low Prices I am Sole A on: for Norwnlk and So. Norwulk for the well known Tubular and Richmlnd Oil Stoves And Warrant them in every particular as rcp- resented or no sale, CROCKERY. I have opened a very large and well so lected lot of theBest American and English Makes. These wares will, I am confident, COMPETE lN QUALITY AND PRICE with any in thismarlrett. 1‘Just raceived a new 0 o Decorated Chamber Sets. Also, the New Combiriet Set. Decorated French China Tea Sets. Also a fine line of Wood, Willow, Tin, Copper, Granite, and Sheet Iron Ware, Cutlery, Spoons, &c. Fine Brass and Bronze Harlin Lamps, the. I have the largest stock of the Best Stoves. Ranges & Furnaces. Also a lot of Second-Hand Stoves ' and Ranges in good order. Norwjallr and South Norwalk Agent for the Simonds Manufacturing 00., also the well- known Richardson & Boynton 00., and I still continue to do all kinds of'SIate and Tin Roof- ing, Leaders, Gutters, Smoke Jacks, and Gen- eral_Jobblng. All work receives, as far as ossrble, my own pcrsonalsupervision. Hav- ing had considerable practical experience in this line, Ithink Ican please all who may f‘a vor me with their orders. Thankful“ for the liberal patronage in the past,I shall endeavor by fair and honorable dealing to merit is con- tinuance of the sum 0. F. W. JAQUI. Next Door to National Bank of Norwalk. New Store. same cusses ro hammers H A R N E S 5 To compete with in' go concerns, I have taken the agency of oncot the oldest and tar est es. tabllshments in the state for the as. t- of, Harness. Sad s,‘ Halters, Suremglss, altars, are. I shall also Muse Fine Harness to Order, as usual, at the old stand, No. 7 WATER STREETS: where I will keep a regular line of Jttvliips, Sponges. Chamors, Blankets, Robes, Feed Bags. Traveling Bags, die. «1'. F. PEOKELL. rsrnrcr or Ivonwa’LK. ss., Probate Court, April 19th. A. D., 1888. _ Estate of A112! WA PEBS, late of’ Norwalk in said district, deceased. . The Courtof Probate for the District of N or- walk hath limited and allowed six months from the datehereof‘l‘or the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect 'to present their accounts, properly attested. Within said time,will be de- bttrred aprecovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to FERDINAND B SMITH, 3:17 Administrator. ISTRICT of Norwalk. ea. Probate Court, April 14th. A. D. 1884. , Estate of. LEWIS J. CURTIS, late of Nor- walk, in said District, deceased. _The Court of Probate for the District of Norwulkmuth limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, proper-11y attested. Within said time. will be debaned a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to 11-15. CRAUFU RD, title . Administrator. [STRICT OF NOItWALK, ss. Probate Court, April 12th. A. 1)., 1834. Estate 0176150qu I“ BE DENJste of Nor- walk, in said District. deceased. '1 he Court _0 t‘robato for the ulstrjct of Nor walk hath Ii nut and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said potato to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time, will be de- burred it recovery, All ersons indebted to said Estdts are requests to make immediate I ayment to LOUIS a H, BELDEN, Still 4 Executrix. ISTRICT 0F WESTI’OltT, ss., Probate Court, April 9th. 1884. Estate o_t‘ ABIGAIL 13. GUYER, Into of Westport, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of West- port, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for theCreditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, Within said time. Will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to HATTIE It. TIIORPE. ntl7 . Administratrix. To the Commissioner-sot Fair.- field County. THE;undersigned hereby applicator alieense to sell Spirituous and lntoxioating Liquors Ale,I_Ager Beer and Older, who drunk on the premises. and Rhine Wino only, pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to - the sale of intoxicating liquors,” the build ing known as Dorian House. at Dorlon Point. in the town of Norwalk. in said Countv. Signed. PHILETUS D0 BLON’. Dated at Nor-walk, Conn., the 17111 day of A pril, 1884. hereby certify that the above application is endorsed by five electors and tax payers. as delned bk law of the town of Norwats, 3 unit it. smuncn,rown Clerk. Dated Norwalk.Conn.. April‘lath. la“. in” For Rent. conveniently and pleasantly lo dcot- ms, water. gas, large col or. and good we! of water on premises. Three mfnutoa’waik xom the postefhcc. Apply at this office. lliddyxilefrigerator,+ ' N0. 53 Wall Street, m110001311001, t, o Is opening daily new goods 0 in every department. m _-__ CHOICE ' “j . DRESS ET H GOODS ‘ - In New Colorings. 9 Spring Hosiery Now open. Do not fail to examine my . stock before purchasing (0' Edward streetlll . one Pride. m in. 5 11121111 lillmil. ' E. s. \ Mrs. W. Faucett 3 WATER STREET, ' Is now prepared to show all the' Latest Styles in SPRING lllll SUMMER M | I.“ N E BY 1 Large and Choice Assortment of Trimmed-Hats ‘ ' all Bullets. Ladies are cordially invited to call and examine them. T- 1 GREAT WAR In Cotton Goods is ended, but ‘ the war in CARPETS continues at. ScolieldllHoyt’s We are daily receiving new styles in Carpets from in 211011107111 to the 11110011011000 We have the largest. assortment of CABPETS ever shown in Norwalk. Our Carpet Room is above ground and we can giVe our customers every advantage in Light and Prices} Down with High Pllces is 11111 M0110. All Goods throughout our entire stock sold at the Lowest Prices. Please favor as with a call. No trouble to show Goods. . Scofield & Hoyt, No. 3 Gazette Building. ‘29 l_y SP Mill's shun? WARE ' Mill +: S Bllfl'l' .- 8’ And other makes at the Lowest PriCes. Marking included. Tillie Plalel Knives 11111101: 33 a dozen. A large stock of NIUKLE BLUCKS FROM Till. flunnell’s lamps and Burners Gives the best Light of any in use. For Sale at J. SPENGEB’S, 3 Main Street. f Men's All-W001 8018.35.11. " Worth $1000, at Q DW . RW ’1 New York Clothing 110050, 39 and 41 Main Street,- Norwalk, C 013.11. Merchant Tailor. Hatter and Gents" Furnisher. BRYANT. B 33 000.. Are now Giving Away a BATS BALL With every BoY’s SUIT. ~ BOYS’ IND lllllIJlllEN’S SUITS, $2.50, 3.00.3.50, 4.00, 4 50, 5.00 and . upwards. ‘ MEN’S AND YWTHS’ SUITS. $5.50, 6.00, 7.00, 8.50.10.00, ' and upwards. 12.00 HATS,BAPS.L§IINKS ,B'AGS ' . Gents’ Furnishing Goods. Grand Place for Bargains! BRYANT, Brass a 00’s. The One Price Clothiers 29 Main St., Norwalk, Conn. ’ F. H. BECK WELL, Architect and Designer, No. 7 Water Street, Norwalk, Conn. Designs furnished forBuil ofev a on" . rant 1 kinds of'Decorstive Work stillhggt notlgyandfsat Prgétmblznlerfi. t“ and all Ladles’ Hall-Mall French Kill 11011011! TheiFinest Genuine Hand-Made Shoe ever shown - in this town for FIVE DOLLARS, » FA No HE R’S Our Men’s “Mohawk” Calf Shoes, ' Button, Balmoral and Congress, are hard to beat at $2.75. Men’s Hand-Made Boots and Shoes, Our Own Make, on hand or made to Measure if desired] . Ladies’ Button Shoes, $1.00 up. Men’s Gengress and Lace, . 1.00 “ Womenls Slippers, with solid leather soles, .25 Trunks, Satchels, Leather and Findings. EUGENE FAN CHER, 1'7 Mann. Street, Norwam. Sign of the Golden Boot. ' . Swinva—Btl SOMETHING NEW! UNEQUALLED TABLE LUXUR'Y !. “GREAMERY BUTTERED FLOUR.” THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY OF THE ACE. Any one can make the most delicious biscuit by using this flour simply add- ing a little water and stirring with a spoon. Do not use your’handk in making) Muffins, Griddle Cakes, Pie Crust, Dump ings, Fritters, Cakes the can be mrfi‘ie witlh 38 litfilehtronble, ' ’ ., vs a w o as tried, will recommend it. ‘ ' i once sgprisgull who try it. _ Its lightness, purity and excell- IT IS ABSOLUTELY PURE. It contains nothing but the best new process flour are creams butte carbonate of soda, salt and cream of tartar. The sedre’t lies in all mixth'r‘ougl these pure ingredients by ingeniously constructed machinery. Full directions on each package. Put up in three pound b'gs. Try it. FOR SALE BY . ROBERT P. BEATTY. , JOB PRINTING. Having received nearly a ton of N EW TYPE! And FOURNEW PRESSES -. THE Gazette, Job Office ' Isprcpared to do the finest work at low prices .
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