NORWALK GAZETTE.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1884.
Autumn leaves Friday.
Only one week and the agony is over.
Fall leaves have now put on their pret-
tiest shade.
Bishop Williams has arrived home from
Europe.
—For sale cheap; a show case. Apply
at this office.
The official drag-net scoOps in but few
evil doors about these days.
See that your name has not been
omitted from the voting list.
The railroad commissioners have com-
pleted their fall examinations.
DOn’t omit to make out your tax list and
hand itto the assessors before November 1.
The Galley Slave was played to a small
audience at Music Hall, Saturday even-
ing.
Ticket No. 24, held by Mrs. John
Madden drew that clock at the tea store
last Thursday evening.
Saturday of this week is November lst.
Don‘t neglect to hand in your tax lists to
the assessors before that date.
——Thc “Sky Blning Book” makes a hogs
head of bluing water for 10 cents. Try it.
For sale by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk,
Conn.
Governor Waller will conduct the ante-
mortem services over the declining dem-
ocratic hopes at Music Hall, Saturday
evening. ‘ -
The steamer “Harlem” is again running
on the Norwalk route, she having been
substituted for the River Belle, which
was too slow.
Lawyer Walsh and Miss Julia Finnegan
were married last Monday evening, at St.
Mary’s church. Mr. W. and bride have
our congratulations.
“Peck’s Bad Boy” amused a very large
audience at the Opera House, Thursday
evening. Aimee at Music Hall played to
about a hundred persons.
A company of the Lounsbury Legion,
city, went to Five Mile River on Saturday
night, and greatly enjoyed the hOSpitality
of the staunch republicans residing there.
Colonel Henry Allen’s deer hound Dell,
has taken the first prize in her class at the
New York dog show. This is the grey.
hound formerly owned by James McKicr—
nan of this place.
——Mme. Demorest says that the “ Sky
Blning Book” for bluing clothes is perfect,
and who better than Mme. Demorest' is
able to judge. For sale by R. P. Beatty,
grocer, Norwalk, Conn.
Rev. C. S. Williams, a former pastor of
the Second M. E. church, addressed forty-
seven prohibitionists, about 300 democrats
and half as many curious republicans at
the Opera House last Tuesday evening.
David K. Hoyt, seventy-one years old,
a citizen of Ridgefield, died suddenly in
that place Friday morning. He complained
to his wife of having a’pain around his
heart, and laid down on the bed and ex-
pired.
William Ross, an employee of Fitch &
Knapp's box factory at South Norwalk,
had a lively encounter with a buzz saw
last Monday, in which the former came off
worsted, redeiving a bad gash across the
palm of his hand. ' ~
A runaway horse came dashing through
Wall street Thursday evening. In at-
tempting to turn into Main street, horse,
and carriage fetched up against one of the
pillows supporting the Arlington Hotel.
N o particular damage.
A new iron draw is to be made for the
Consolidated railroad bridge at South
Norwalk as soon as cold weather comes,
and there will be an cntrely new and
massive iron bridge at Westport even to
rebuilding the stone piers and abutments.
Neil Burgess will appear at the Opera
House, on Friday evening of this week in
his new success “Vim.” Mr. Burgess and
his Widow Bedott have long been favor-
ites in this section, and as “Vim” is said
to be even more comical it must be an
excellent play. Tickets and reserved seats
can be procured at Plaisted’s.
While Mrs. Joseph Cox, of South Nor-
walk, was out driving last Tuesday, her
horse took fright and ran away dashing
the carriage into a fence. Mrs. Cox was
thrown out and sustained very severe in-
juries, several ribs being broken and a
deep gash cut in her head. _
«We consid er the “ Sky Blning Book
a wonderful discovery. Never before has
an ultramarlne bluing been produced that
was sedimentless. Now you can have the
beautiful blue of the ball bluings, without
the sediment which spots the clothes.
Get a book from R. P. Beatty, grocer,
Norwalk, Conn., and try it.
The following amounts have been ap-
propriated for the various schools by the
Board of Education: Over River, $4,-
476.50; Winnipank, $1,245; Center, $4,-
495; South Norwalk, 8,595; Cranberry -
Plains, $695; Five Mile River. $1,465;
Middle Five Mile River, $670.45; Down
Town, $2,725.50; North Center, $965.
A prominent dealer in oysters of the,"
city on reading the call for a meeting of
the immaculate independents, seeing the
name of one of the committee from Darien,
remarked :—“ Well, he is a pretty man to
prate about honesty. I, as his bondsman
while he was city collector, had to pay
over $1,000 for his shortage of accounts.
Let the democrats have him.”
In the Superior court, on Wednesday,
James Jones, of Norwalk, plead guilty to
a charge of assault and was fined $1 and
costs. The ease of Margaret Brophy was
erased from the docket and Margaret dis-
charged. She evidently didn’t appreciate
her freedom, for that night she was pre-
arrested on the same charge (drunkeness)
and on Thursday returned to‘ Bridgeport.
The junior bachelors who commute on
the New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad do not always find it pleasant to
travel. On Thursday p. m. one was seated
bbhind a lady with a crying child and was
much annoyed. The child was evidently
hungry and the mother assayed to prepare
some warm food for it. Having fixed the
gas lamp, she was minus the matches to
make a light. Our bachelor friend see-
ing her dilemma proffered a match, lighted
the lamp and very soon after the child
had partaken of the food it was asleep,
and our friend enjoyed the rest of his
journey contemplating the scene.
The Stamford Advocate pays this tribute
to a meritorious work :——“Messrs. Root &.
Tinker, print publishers, Tribune build-
ing, New York, have just issued a magni-
ficent colored print of the new building of
the Hanover Fire Insurance company,
which occupies the site of the old post
office, and is one of the remarkable series
of great business structutes which have
been added to down town New York
within the past few years. The picture
typifies the perfection of that class of art
which it represents. It is also a reminder
of the fact that the old Hanover is finally
housed in a style worthy of its standing
among the great business corporations of
the metropolis."
Because Justice Andrew Selleck, of
N01 walk, a former strong republican, has
decided to vote the democratic ticket, the
Guam devotes a whole column to the
vilification of him. The article has caused
much feeling and made many converts
for Cleveland.-—‘—New York Evening Post.
[We have Mr. Selleckls word for itgthat
11.8 ha’é not decided, to vote the democratic
ticket, and by the way the Gazur'ru said
something like this at the time of Mr.
Seileck'is nomination. DemOcrats voted
ior Mr. Selleck because they thought he
would vote the democratic ticket, and
republicans voted' for {him .mcause they
knew he would, vote the republican
ticket—South Norwalk Rembacan.
Cowles and Coe is a good Go. Vote for
them. _
Neither Lotta nor Aimee drew paying
houses here.
Quite large quanti
being caught.
Illuminate to-night and give our visitors
a cheery Welcome.
The funeral of Grover Cleveland will be
held next Tuesday.
Let your lights be burning to—night when
the procession goes by.
The case of Parks m. Weeks is set down
for Saturday of this week.
-—Holland’s Pills are the only reliable
remedy for chills and fever.
Voting lists are now ready and can bc
ties of frost fish are
, had of the several registrars.
——Fever and Ague, and all forms of Ma-
laria promptly cured by Holland‘s Pills.
The stockholders of the Danbury and
Norwalk railroad will hold their an
meeting on Thursday.
Capt. E. E. Howcs, of the Agricultural
Department, Washington, D. 0., is in town
on a visit to his brother-in-law, C. N.
Wood.
The Stamford Advocate people are run-
ning a semi-weekly edition of tlieir paper.
It‘s as good as the weekly which is praise
enough. '
Vote the whole republican ticket. Vote
it early, and how gloriously you will re.
joice with every patriot next Wednesday
morning.
-—Don’t go out of town for your photo-
graphs, when you can get just as good for
$2.50 per dozen at Readman’s, .Gazmn
Building, Norwalk. "
—Dr. Holland's Pills contain neither
quinine, arsenic, or any other dangerous
drug, dan can therefore be taken by per
sons of the most delicate constitution.
—You can let your clothes lie in the
water as long as you wish if you use
“ Spence’s Sky Blning Book " for bluing.
Sold by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk,
Conn.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bennett have
rented the Olmstead residence on Mott
Place and will shortly commence house
keeping. The Misses Olmstcad expect to
leave town for a while.
Mr. S. Burr Staples died at his residence
on Water street, last Wednesday in the
77th year of his age. His funeral was held
Saturday at 2 p. m. Deceased was a well
known citizen and had a large circle of
friends.
The total number of new voters made
this year in this (First) district is 240. As
near as can be ascertained the political
complexion of these are : Republicans,
143; democrats, 95'; Butlerites, 1; prohi-
bitionists, 1.
-—Go to R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk,
Conn., and get a sample free of the “Sky
Blning Book.” It has no equal for bluing
clothes. No streaks, no greenish tinge,
and a perfect ultramarlne blue. We-know,
for we have tried it.
The democrats of the Thirteenth district
have nominated S. M. Burnham, of Sauga-
tuck, for state senator. Mr. Burnham is
a good man but we are of the opinion that
Cowles of fire will be heaped on his polit-
ical head next Tuesday.
Ten per cent. penalty must be added
in all cases where tax payers do not give
in their lists to the assessors on or before
the first day of November. Don’t. forget
this as the assessors have nooption in the
matter, but must add the penalty.
A delegation from a Trenton, N. J .,
lodge of Odd Fellows will visit Butler
lodge, South Norwalk, on the cvening of
November 26, when the second and third
degrees will be worked. The following
evening they will visit Kabaosa Encamp-
ment of Norwalk.
The People Theatre Company hold forth
at the Opera House each evening of this
week except Friday, and all of next week,
with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
The company is said to be an excellent
one, the plays first class and interesting,
and the house will ‘undoubtedly be well
filled on each eccasion. The admission is
only 10 cents.
David Dayton, of South Norwalk,
dropped dead at Darien, Friday, where
he was attending the trial of some persons
arrested for stealing oysters. The cause
of his death was heart disease, He leaves
a wife and daughter. Mr. Dayton was
well known in this locality having served
as deputy sheriff and constable several
times. He was a member of the city
council of the American Legion of Honor.
Raymond Selleck took across to Nor.
walk, Conn., last week in the schooner
Kate Cannon about 200 bales of hay and a
cargo of potatoes, apples, cabbage and
other produce for which he realized prices
considerably higher fhan those of New
York. He expects to make a trip every
week to Norwalk and Bridgeport. Is this
the beginning of a cross sound ferry ?—
Long Islander
Tuesday evening the Darien Blaine and
Logan Zouaves, accompanied by many
members of the club, paid a ceremonial
visit to Hon. Vincent Colyer at “Content-
,ment Island.” Mr. 0. made a rousing
speech, at the conclusion of which the
visitors, to the number of over one hun-
dred, partook of a spendid collation on
the lawn. It was an exceedingly pleasant
affair in all respects.—Stamford Advocate.
The Norwalk cemetery, for the first time
since its existence began. my be said to
be in pretty good order. Mr. Bates has
succeeded in freeing the avenues. from
grass and weeds and since water has been
introduced the lots are sprinkled fre-
quently enough to keep the turf green.
Plot owners are taking pride in improving
their property and it looks as though be-
fore long the cemetery would be a credit
to the town.——Standard.
Richards 85 Weed, of South Norwalk,
will soon launch from their ship-yard, a
new steam oyster boat, built for Elbert
Lockwood, of Greenwich- She is 75 feet
long, 14 foot beam with propelling engine
built by Sullivan, of New York. Her
dredge hoisting machinery is now being
built by Chas. Fox, on Canal street, the
specimen of work—Comet.
The Indiana and Mississippi plan of
interruption and intimidation was at.
tempted at the republican meeting at
Music Hall on Friday eveninggwhile Gen.
Hawley was speaking. An imported
bully, said to be one who was arrested for
the murder of Phoebe Paulln, was the ,
ringleader. After twice making a disturb-
ance he was arrested and violently resisted
the ofiicer, in which he was assisted by
his chums, who had evidently intended to
create a row. On Saturday he was tried
on the tw0 charges and fined some seven-
teen dollars. From this he appealed and
perhaps it is needless to say that Donovan
became his bondsman.
Lewis St. John Benedict, who died at
Montclair, N. J ., Thursday, was borniat
New Canaan, Conn.,, October 24, ' 1811,
and was graduated at Yale College in
1834. He then studied medicine for two
years, but never practised it. He became
a member of the firm of Benedict, Hall Jr
Benedict, which carried on the boot and
shoe business and whose manufactory
was in New Canaan. The store was one
of the favorite resorts of Charles Sumner
and other Abolition leaders. In 1865 Mr.
Benedict retired from business, and has
since lived in Montclair, He was always
an ardent member of the republican party
and a warm admirer of Mr. Blaine.
During the early days ‘of’ Plymouth
Church he was one of its trustees, and his
oldest child 'was married to Colonel Henry
B. Beecher, a son ofthe pastor. His wife,
four sons and five daughters survive him.
The body was taken to Ridgefield for
burial.
engine for which are double cylinders 5x7, ~
6 inch stroke, and in point of finish and -
design are a handsome and creditable ,
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The Caucus Last Night.
,The largest caucus ever held in the
town of Norwalk, was the one called by
the republicans for last evening. The
Blaine and Logan club room was crowded
almost to suffocation and ingress or
egress was difficult. It was plainly
apparent that the caucus was “packed,”
a large number of democrats being visible
amongst the audience. As the caucus
proceeded these latter made some little
disturbance upon their right to vote being
challenged, but on the whole there was
much less disorder than might have been
expected.
The caucus was Called to order at 7:45
and Charles Olmstead elected chairman.
Frank Leonard was chosen secretary, and
read the call of the meeting. It was then
moved to proceed to an informal ballott
for representative and the motion was
carried that when the ballot was taken
each person present should pass in front
of the stage, announce his name and
deposit his vote. In order to prevent
democrats from voting Mr. J. B. Hurlbutt
moved that when the vote of any person
was challenged he should be compelled,
as a test,, to state to the chairman his
intention to support either the republican
state or national ticket at the coming
election. This was protested against by
Mr. W. J. Gunning and others, but was
carried, and a number cf the democrats
left the hall though many remained to
“fight it out.” Mr. C. B. Coolidge
nominated W. J. Gunning, J. B. Hurlbutt
nominated Geo. W. Cram and B. S. Keith
nominated Wm. H. Earle. The ballot
was then taken. A number of votes were
challenged and thrown out, the voters
who who were known to be democrats,
refusing to answer the required questions.
At the conclusion of the voting the an.
nouucement was was folllows :
Whole number of votes cost 235
W. J. Gunning 99
G. W. Cram 52
Wm. H. Earle 83
W. s. Moody 1
The name of Mr. William H. Earle
which had been used without his consent
was then withdrawn it being stated that
Mr. Earle would not accept the nomination
if tendered him. A formal ballot was then
taken with the following result:
W. J. Gunning 121
G. W, Cram 83
W. H. Earle 21
W. S. Moody 1
Mr. Gunning was therefore declared
the nominee and upon motion of J. B.
Hurlbutt in behalf of Mr. Cram, the nom-
ination was made unanimous. After some
further business the caucus then adjourn-
ed.
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The Danbury Parade.
That our boys had a good time at Dan-
bury is evident and the Norwalk air is *
full of their praises of Danbury hospitality.
The line of march was like Peck’s bad
boy, “a holy terror” it eXtcnding over
twelve miles. But the entertainment that
came after abundantly made up for
everything. At the end of the parade the
tired boys were marched to the skating
rink where a sight met their eyes which
caused a hearty cheer to swell from even
their fatigued spirits. Long lines of tables
were spread in the enclosure, and on them
everything a hungry man could ask for.
Sandwiches, cake of all kinds, coffee and
the inevitable beans were there in abund-_
aney and the boys ate and ate until their
belts were several sizes too small. At the L
conclusion of the feast the boys gave
Danbury a parting cheer and took the
train for home, arriving here at 2 a. m.
tired out, but more thanjpleased with their
trip. '
In speaking of the marching the Danbury
News says:
“The marching was excellent. The
Norwalk club received much praise for its
precision of movement. In fact, very few,
military organizations could excel it. The
Winnipauk club manned thefrope to a bomb
and this article contributed largely to the
enthusiasm.”
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_ Odd Fellows’ Convention.
The annual session of the Connecticut
Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows was
held at the Pequonnock Lodge room,
Bridgeport, lastTuesday morning. About '
sixty delegates representing the various
lodges of the state were present. Grand
Patriarch Hiram Francis, of Meriden, pre-
sided. Ofilcers elected for the ensuing
year are :——G. P., Ellery Clarke, New
HaVen ; G. H. P., R. E. Paddock, Bridge-
port; G. S. W., Isaac Coe, Hartford; G.
S., F. Bottsford, New Haven ; G. T., J. W.
Smith, Waterbury; G, J. W., W. H. Cox,
New Haven; G. R., Hiram Francis, Meri-
den. The officers appointed are :—G. M.,
James E. Camp; G. I. S., Lyman S. Burr;
G. O. S., R. S. Johnson, New Haven.
The ofiicers were at once installed in due
and regular form. The report of the Grand
Scribe showed the existence of twenty-two
subordinate encampments in Connecticut.
The total membership is 2,307, an increase
of 217 during the year. From the report
of the Grand Treasurer the funds in hand
July 1, 1883, $20,459.51. Received during
the fiscal year, $9,827.46. Total, $30,-
286.97. Expended for relief, $2,665.71.
Other expenses, $7,797.07. Total funds
of subordinates July 1, 1884, $19,824.09.
The next annual session will be held in
Hartford.
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A Marvelou- Escape.
A. G. Raymond, of Norwalk, who was
engaged in painting the roof of Nichols &
Hine’s shop, fell Friday afternoon from
the roof of the main building to the
ground, a distance of thirty feet. About
ten feet from the ground is a gas pipe
connecting the two buildings. Across
this pipe hefell, which in all‘probability
saved his life by resisting the force of the
fall. The pipe was bent and torn from its
fastening. It is miraculous that Mr. Ray-
mond escaped with only a broken wrist
and severe bruises. He,was able to rise
to his feet and walk into the shop. He
received immediate aid and is as comfor-
table as could be expected after such an
adventure—Danbury News.
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The Rally at South Norwalk.
Music Hall was crowded last Friday
evening by a throng which listened to. one
of the best speeches of the campaign.
General Hawley stated the issues of the
campaign clearly and with great :efiect.
With the exception of one or two little
disturbances made by imported democrats
the evening passed pleasantly and the
General’s talk will undoubtedlybe produc-
tive of good results._
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Look Out For Them.
New England cities and towns are being
treated to counterfeit silver dollars sofine-
ly executed as almost to defy detection.
They are of a whitish color, dated 1884,
and have a fine, clear and almost perfect
ring. The die is excellent, and the size
and thickness correspond with the stand-
ard silver dollar.
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Hotlco'to Advertisers.
From and aftervto-day changes in ad
vertisements now running in the Gamma
must be handed in at the office by Satur-
day morning of each week. Unless this
is done advertisements cannot be changed
till the following week. New advertise.
monts will be received up to 11 a. m., on
Tuesday of each week.
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The Rev. Bonanza W. Spike arrived in
the city last week from Bedlum, and is
stopping at the Rams Island chapel, on
Elizabeth street. He is a great addition
to the moral and literary .force of that
institution.
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AudrewSelleck raised a forty foot flag
pole in the yard of his residence on Mott
Place, yesterday. Assessor Sturges con-
gratulates himself that the staff is some
feet shorter than the one recently erected
in his yard.
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As the train bearing the Elaine and
Logan club to Danbury moved out of the
station last Friday evening, Mr. William
R. Nash went through the ears distribut-
ing cigars to all who desired them. It was
a thoughtful and kind act, and the three
The Oyster Ground.
The towns of the state have jurisdiction
over oyster beds within what is called the
eyesight line, which extends from headland
’to headland. This jurisdiction, therefore,
applies to rivers, harbors and bays, over
which the state commission has no author-
ity. During the first year of the state
commission the beds around Norwalk
island were under its control, after which
by a special act of the legislature, the beds
were ceded to Norwalk. The state juris-
diction extends from the eyesight line or
from the shore where there is no eyesight
line, to the middle of the sound and em-
braces about 315.000 acres. Under the
provision creating the shell fish commis-
sion, the latter was directed to survey all
town grants outside of the town jurisdic-
tion. Nearly all of these claims have been
surveyed. David , C. Sanford of New
Haven, and Robert G. Pike, jr., son of
Commissioner Pike, are engaged in
this work, and are now surveying in
Darien. Some work remains to be done
off Branford, Milford, Norwalk and Stam-
ford. The owners of oysters under town
"jusisdietion pay a tax to the towns, but
not much revenue is received therefrom.
The tax in Milford is at the rate of twenty-
., five cents per acre, the rate of taxation
varying in the different towns. The state
tax on oyster beds controlled by the com-
mission, is at the rate of one per cent. on
valuation of the beds.
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Rev Hr. Anderson’s Call.
The First Congregational church, at a
regularly called meeting, last Tuesday
night, voted, by 85 out of 87 ballots cast,
to extend a call to Rev. Edward Ander-
son, of Columbus, Ohio, to become their
pastor. On Wednesday night the Ec-
clesiastical Society connected with the
church, bya unanimous vote concurred
in the call,‘ofieriug a salary of $3,000
with use of parsonage and; a' yearly
vacation of one month.
On Sunday Mr. Anderson's acceptance
of the call was presented to the congrega-
tion by the united committees of the
church and society.
In. Teasdulo’o Dancing Academy.
eMrs. G. O. Teasdale, of whose dancing
academy mention was made last week,
will hold her next two‘ lessons at Lock-
wood’s Hall on Wednesdays, October 29th
and November 5th. After that time she
will have secured the Athenrenm, and will
give lessons there each Wednesday after-
noon at 3:30 p. m. Mrs. Teasdale’s terms
are $6.00 for tWelve weekly lessons. For
any further particulars address Mrs. G. O.
Teasdale, 121 West 22d street, New York
city.
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Meeting In Bridgeport.
The general conference of the Congre-
gational churches of Connecticut will be
held at Bridgeport on November 11, 12
and 13. The first day will be devoted
principally to reports. The Rev. Newman
Smyth, of New Haven, will preach the
annual sermon, and the Rev. Samuel
Harris will deliver an addresss on “The
relation of Christian experience and life to
theological doctrines.”
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Political Paragraphs.
The independents are ugly and sad.
Is Mr. Cleveland indeed a fool.—Sun.
The republican plurality for representa-
tives to congress in Ohio is 21,544. That
will do.
In East Boston the other night, 125
women marched in the Blaine and Logan
procession.
Grover Cleveland speaks of “the affair
I have not denied." That affair will cost
him most dearly.
When the democratic convention nom-
inated Cleveland it decided that Blaine
should be elected—Sun.
The republican canvass in Copiah county,
Mississippi, has been given up. Too much
Winchester rifle in Opposition.
It was Wendell Phillips who described
Carl Schurz as a “Hessian,” who sold his
services to any master who would pay.
General Marmaduke, democratic candi-
date for governor of Missouri, says “he
was, is now, and always expects to be a
rebel.”
This year the Irish democrats decline to
vote as Great Britain wishes. The meet
their enemy on a fair field and wi whip
him out of his boots.
Governor Waller told a New Haven
News reporter that the Ohio election was
now “ancient history.” All democrats
seem anxious to forget it.
Mr. Blaine seems to have family con-
quered Indiana by his presence. be en-
thusiasm along the line of his trip is the
greatest he has ever experienced.
Cleveland is still running well in En land.
The don’t know him over there.—— hila-
delphia Press. Yes, they do. They know
him to be a free-trader.—-Hartford Post.
The New York Star, Tamman demo-
cratic organ, says “there has een too
much bluster and boasting in the demo-
cratic campaign thus far. zBlaine is not
beaten by a long shot.”
Five hundred and twenty-seven ex-
confederate soldiers of Virginia have in-
vited General Logan to address them at
Harrisonburg. One more national repub-
lican victory and the solid south will melt.
Rev. George E. Reed, pastor of the
Hansom Place M. E. church of Brooklyn,
says that he doubted the sincerity of the
St. John movement, because St. John was
speaking for $50 a night.
Mr. Ottendorfer, of New York city, a
Cleveland candidate for elector, says that
it will be the greatest benefit the demoe-
racy could have to have the Irish leave it.
Many of them are leaving.
Before the Maine election of New York
World said :—“James G. Blaine is beaten
in Maine.” Early in October the same
paper said :——-“James G. Blaine is beaten
in Ohio.” And now the World sa s :—
“James G. Blaine is beaten in New ork.”
Another broadside against Blaine is
promised. Electrotypes of letters—infor-
mation from a crazy woman down in
Maine—and a general arbage mess is
promised. Mr. Fisher’s etter begging for
a foreign appointment will not appear.
There are a few people in the country
who revere the memory of Abraham
Lincoln. During the war Thomas A.
Hendricks denounced him as a “smutty
old tyrant," and urged the people to rise
in their might and hurl him from political
existence.
We are ] against Grover Cleveland be-
cause he is not fit or worthy to be presi-
dent; because he has neither the intel-
lectual nor the personal qualifications ;
because he was imposed upon the democ-
racy by a discontented faction of republi-
can boners—Sun. .
Day after day the New York Sun. eon-
tinues its account of the democratic work-
ingmen in that city and Brooklyn who are
handed to ether to vote against Cleveland.
Names antgi placesare 'ven. It looks like
a revolution. The in ependents make no
account of these people.
Among the contributions received by
Republican National Committee, Wed-
nesday, was a $1 bill from an Irish girl in
New Jersey, accompanied b the hope
that it would aid in retaining for the
country the protection of American in.
dustry. The Irish girl’sheart is as true as
her head is level. -
The fall of the independents is acaution
to and men who are dissatisfied with
thengflpolitical relations not to be forward
in a iating with those of equivocal and
exce tiona antecedents in politics, how-
ever end their professions of reform. The
UnimianRectew remarks upon the course
of the independents, that they have dis-
gracefully fallen. Personal spite and
prejudice is not statesmanship. What
strange inconsistency is this, (says the
Review) which condemns 'in such unmeas-
ured terms that form of moral corruption
which gains wealth by ofiicial position,
and apologizes for that form of moral
corruption which approaches the heart
and ruins the home and de dos society
far more? The counsel an example of
such independency will have ve little
weight with thinking meu.-— artford
Religious Herald. . 7
That was a strong statement b Rev.
Dr. Warren, inhis earnest and e ective
letter on the presidential question:—
“Honestly and solemul ,” he said, “I
would rather a thousan times take upon
my soul all the guilt I have been able to -
find in the Mulligan letters, than to be the
author of such allegations against Mr.
Blaine as I see weekly even in religious
papers of high pretension.” Is there not
sound reason here. What crime can be
more despicable, or to the country more
dangerous, than that of slander, malicious
defamation, distorting the facts in order
to defile re utation, deliberate manufac-
ture of evi ence, persistent repetition of
charges many times proved false? One
thing is certain; human instincts are
right in despising such cowardly liars and
WESTPORT.
Lloyd Nash. -
new horse and buggy.
Miss Georgia A. Weed is visiting Miss
Ada Tuttle of this place.
A cargo of coal has arrived for the Terry
Manufacturing company.
Rev. L. P. Perry of this place is stump-
ing for St. John and Daniels.
Miss Ella VanAiken, of Portchestcr, has
been visiting Mrs. Peter R. Foote.
The Woman’s Missionary Society meets
this afternoon at the residence of Mr. Wm.
C. Hull.
A son of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Sipperly
was baptized at Christ church last Sunday
morning.
The Primary Department of the West
Saugatuck school was closed, on Thurs-
day on accoxmt of the illness of the teacher
Miss Mary Cable.
There promises to be lively times in the
democratic camp next Thursday evening,
at their caucus for the nomination of their
candidate for representative.
The public schools were closed last
Friday, to allow the teachers to attend
the meeting of the State Teachers’ Associ-
ation, which was held at Hartford.
Last Thursday a party of hunters were
trespassing on the land of Mr. Peter W.
Sturges, at Cross Highway, and Mr.
Sturges going out to order them off was
attacked by one of the dogs and severely
bitten
Mr. Lloyd Nash has returned from a
trip which included a visit to Baltimore,
Washington and Philadelphia. While in
Washington Mr. Nash paid a visit to all
of the publicbuildidgs and other points of
interest. . » .
The Preparatory Lecture will be held at
the Congregational church, on Wednes-
day, or if that proves stormy, on Thurs-
day, instead of on Friday, as usual.- The
change being made on account of the re-
ception at the Staples High School which
takes place on Friday. I
The Board of School Visitors met at,thc
office of J udgc S. B. Lockwood last Satur-
day afternoon, and organized by the elec-
tion of William Jennings, chairman and
Rev. J .' R. Williams, secretary. It was
voted that the public schools close at noon
on Friday in honor of the exercises at the
Staples High School.
District Deputy Grand Master Hugh
Stirling, of Bridgeport, paid an official
visit to Temple Lodge, F. and A. M., last
Thursday evening. After the working of the
thirddegrec was witnessed the members
of thezlodgc, with their guests, repaired
to the rooms of Caterer Petrie, where a
collation had been prepared.
At the Democratic Probate Convention
held here last Saturday, Judge S. B.
Sherwood was renominated, and it is
probable that the Republican Convention,
held here to-day, {(Tuesday), will ratify
the nomination. Judge Sherwood is, we
think, as good a man for the position as
could be found, administering the ofiice
with justice and perfect honesty, When
we get such a man let us keep him, be he
democrat or republican;
The Blaine and Logan club were out on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On
Tuesday evening they took the west side
of the river. They were entertained by
Mr. William G. Staples, up-town, and by
Mr. Langdon Ketchum and Mr. Oscar
Smith, at Saugatuck. On Thursday
evening they visited Compo, where Capt.
George Hale did the honors. They were
also treated to cigars at Mr. Rufus Wake-
man’s and also at Mr. Horace Wake-
man’s.
Mr. and Mrs-Peter F. Foote celebrated
their wooden wedding at their residence,
on Woodside avenue, last Wednesday
evening. Quite a large number of friends
were present, although the sudden and
severe storm prevented many of the
invited guests from attending. There
were many presents, embracing articles
useful and ornamental. . A bountiful
collation was prepared, to which full jus-
tice was done.
The subject of repairing the highways
is just now the exciting topic. At the
town meeting a vote was passed, so it is
claimed, leaving the appointment of the
surveyors with the selectmen, and it is
stated that some promises had been made
to different parties, but the town clerk in
recording the vote, recorded it as it was
last year, when petitions were circulated
in each district, and the one having the
greatest number of signers, received the
appointment. It being discovered that
the vote was so recorded, petitions were
at once prepared {and circulated, thereby
stealing a [march on some to whom the
selectmen had promised the contract.
The Congregational Sunday school held
their annual Harvest Home festival, last
Sunday evening. The church, which was
most tastefully and appropriately deco-
rated with various kinds of grains and
fruits, was filled to its utmost capacity.
The exercises consisted of singing by the
school, selections by the choir, and
recitations appropriate to the occasion by
the pupils. Addresses were made by Mr.
John H. Perry, of Southport; Rev. Mr.
Tuttle and Wm. H. Burr, the superin-
tendent. One of the most pleasing
features was the bringing up of the
fruits of the harvest, by the members of
school, the proceeds of which is to go
to the school missionary Rev. Mr. Dens-
more in Michigan from whom a most
interesting letter was read by the superin-
tendent. _
A number of letters have recently appeared
in the “ Wether” regarding a chime of
bells in the new church, and which, in a
fawning sycophantic way are cndeavoring
to flatter the donors into placing a. chime
of bells in the new edifice. The various
communications purport to come from
different parts ‘of this and adjoining
towns, starting from Westport and fol-
lowing a regular order, going like a bean
vine, with the sun, but they all bear such
a striking resemblance to each other, that
they are generally believed to be the
production of- one person. Now, while
we would not say ”a word against having
a chime of bells and fully appreci-
ate the enjoyment and pleasure they
would; furnish, it seems a little out
of place to beg in that manner for them.
If there are so many from all parts, who
are interested, why notlet each one of
those interested ones take some acme
interest; get up a subscription paper and
circulate ‘it; use their influence, besides
what money they can afford to give, and
in that way the thing might be accom-
plished.
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WILTON.
There will be a meeting of the Wilton
Magazine Club, held at the house of Mr.
Henry Chichester, on Friday evening of
this week, at half past seven o’clock, for
the sale of accumulated magazines, one
year’s issue each, beginning with the No-
vember No. 1883 of the Human, Century,
North American Review, English I llustrat—
ed, and the St. Nicholas. All interested,
whether members of the club 'or not are
cordially invited to attend. All persons
desirous of joining the club are requested
to send in their names to the secretary, Miss
E. L. Ogden, some time during the present
week. ._
Mr. Samuel Marvin, foreman for Rem-
son Bros., on their Wilton farm has just
finished harvesting their splendid crop of
beets for their dairy cows. The variety
is the “New Golden Tankard" and speci-
mens were grown weighing over 15
pounds—five roots making a bushel of 60
pounds. From an acre 1,200 bushels were
taken weighing thirty-six tons. We under-
stand that Mr. Marvin has managed the
dairy farms of_Remson Bros. very success-
fully.
A public executioner cannot di utc
Mr. Colt, of Baltimore, is visiting Mr.
Mr. William Edgar Nash is out with a
A bar relief—Seltzer.
Narrow escape-The chimney 5119‘
. Civil Service—The kind 011 h’
m the average restaurant. y don t- 86‘
It was a commercial traveler
“ My face us my fortune. ”
Theobjection to stale ‘okes robabl
takes itsprigin from the fact that joke:
are bandmage.
“Take back the heart that thou paw
est," said the chef la
for a diamond, flush? yer when he pulled
“ Woman has twice the nerve of man "
ghougstfi fsz orator. We don’t knob
on a o 1
men. . men seldom,.maqyw04
“Listen, my boy, " said the nurse- “th
$3951 (33111311; ,mughlt (yous little broth?
know it?" 0 g a OBS mamma
"Ismau inferior towaman ?” asks a
correspondent. 'That dependsaltogether
on whether it is. a married man or a
bachelor.
The price of mummies is said to
fallen off about seventy-five per egg?
and those who deal in them declare it "a
dead giveaway."
A remarkabl weak—minded dude says
gagging? 1‘11: save?) this world he wants
0 , '
such a swell £5359. ecause the latter m
It is sgid that a good book is the best
com men a man can have. That de-
pen altogether on whether it is a mar-
ried man ora bachelor. .
Hackmen on the Canada side of Nisan
fire has 5STb5fifi°d°fiani°m
o a 0
account for their charges.a ' may
“Your manner is ve shockin ,"sai
therlady to the tramriy .“Ah,"gi‘eplied
the hemp, "you no 'eed it, did you?
Thatsmy personal magnetism.”
A’ writer laments the fact that acts
are dechning. The oets, on the Ether
bond, lament that e editors of maga-
zmes and newspapers are declining.
isS e Sage—“11111111110, Brib! the coach
. as we’ ave 0 extra 0
behmd." Bob—”No you don't. II S33
enough of that when I was a boy."
The youngiemen at the seashore don't
who sang
soon: to be nefitted by the chan e of
an. They are, if anything, so a ygung
informs us, fresher than ever.
Brooklyn has a man who oaks 0' h
different languages, but 135 wife 15am:
stick to plain but forcible English and
gift? bun at the quarter pole in every couo
“Ten dimes make one dollar," said
the schoolmaster. “Now, go on, air.
Ten dollars make one—what ?" “ ey
make one mighty glad these times," res
phed the boy.
A correspondent asks if it is proper to
dance with a married lady when her hus-
band 18 looking on. Certainly. The
dancing rs sure to be very proper under
such circumstances.
The absence of cyclones this year is
accounted for by the fact that 9,218,765
stump speakers are rehearsing for the
opening of thecampaigu. Even cyclones
possess some tunidity.
. A fashion paper, in describing a water-
ing place belle's attire, recently, said she
wore carbuneles, and now that poor girl
gets fifty different recipes for the cure of
bOIIS m every mail.
When a_drygoods dealer tells you that
he can give you an inside figure on
shawls, 1f the figure is tplump and pretty
you ought not to let a ollar or two stand
in the way of making the purchase.
“I_pride myself on my descent," said
a spmster, of uncertain age, recently.
“One of my ancestors came over with
the conqueror." “Which one was it,”
crredacruel wit, “you father or your
mother ?"
j‘ A fashion paper says the new under-
skn't pretends to be full when it really is
not. What does that mean ?” he asked.
“It means the undershirt is very difi‘er-
ent from a man," she replied, conclu-
sively.
“Promise me, dear husband,” said
voun Mrs. Newbride, affectionately, to
Char es— “promise me never, in your
darkest hours, ever to commit suicide. I
am told it may vitiate your life insur-
ance."
Touug Gilpin on returning from a ride
With Ins sweetheart was asked where he
had been. “0h, out riding with a
Bar ." “Yes," spoke in his young
ro or, “an’ when I saw you was
supporting your party enthusiastically."
Mr. Smith (to Mrs. Parveuu, who has
been telling him about her new house)—
1' I suppose you W111 have dumb-waiters
m the house?” Mrs. P.—“ No, I shan’tl
I had a deaf cook once, and Ivowed then
never to have another crippled servant."
As he gazed at her soft, rosy cheeks
with a look of never-ceasing admiration,
he was impelled to remark: “Your
checks are as beautiful as a. peach."
"Are they ripe?" she asked innocently.
And he immediately went out. and
bought three for a quarter.
“Do look at that couple!” whispered
Mr. Bass. “Anybody would know they
were just married. How silly he acts,
and r1 ht before everybody.’ “Don’t
be too ard on the cor fellow,” re lied
Mrs. Bass; “he pro .ably hasn’t any ody
else to make love to just at present."
“George, dearest," she said, as she in-
flated her lungs with difiiculty, and ascer-
tained that the onlyli'ibs broken belonged
to her corset. “ I ow a girl that would
just suit you. . Shejs a South American
and her name 15 Anna Gouda." Then he
repeated the performance.
Wishing to explain to a little girl the
manner m which a lobster casts his shell
when he has outgrown it, the teacher
said : " What do you do when you have
outgrown your clothes ? You throw
them aside, don’t you i" “ Oh, no," re-
plied the little one, " we let out the
tucks."
“ Can you tell me," said a rich young
fop to a poor but beautiful girl, “ why is
it that ladies nowadays look so much to
money in the matter of marriage ?" She
looked him cooly over and answered 2 “I
sup cos it is because they so seldom find
any hing close in a man worth having."
THE conons or HORSES.
The Arabs of Sahara are very particu-
lar as to the color of their horses. White
is the color for Princes, but does not
stand heat. The black brings good for-
tune; but fears rocky ground The
chestnut is the most active. If one tells
you that he has seen a horse fly in the
air, ask of what color it was; if he re-
plies “Chestnu .," believe him. In a
combat against a chestnut you must have
a chestnut. The bay is the hardiest and
most sober. If one tolls you a horse has
leaped to the bottom of a precipice
without hurting himself, ask of what
color he was, and if he replies “Bay,"
believe him. Ben Dyab, a renowned
chief of the desert, happening one day
to be pursued by Saad-el-Zeuaty, turned '
to his son and asked. , “What horses
are in the front of the enemy 9 "_ “White
horses," replied the son. "It is well;
let us make for the sunny side, and they
will melt away like butter." Some time
afterward Ben Dyab again turned to his
son and said, “ What horses arein the
front of the enemy?" “Black horses,”
cried hisson. “ It is well; let us make
for stony ground, and we shall have
nothing'to fear; they are the negroes of
the Soudan, who cannot walk with bare
feet upon the fiints." He changed his
course, and the black horses were speedi-
ly distanced. A third time Ben Dyab
asked, “And now what horses are in
the front of the enemy? ” " Dark chest-
nuts and dark bays." , “In that me,”
said Ben Dyab, “strike out, my chil-
dren, strike out, and give your horses
the heel, for these might perchanee
overtake us had we not given barley to
ours all the Summer throng .”
General Hancock was a gallant soldier,
beloved by thousands of old soldiers. He
was a popular candidate because he was a
atriot. But Governor Cleveland—what
rs there about him to inspire respect or
kindle enthusiasm? Why, when he was a
well-to-do man and sheriff of his county
he sent his ille itimate son to the county
almshouse. T ink of cheering for such a
man. '
How can any workingman who is in-
telligent enough to know his own interest
be seduced into voting for Cleveland and
for the free trade cause, of which he is
made the representative ? Free trade is
not democracy. It is a. name which is
odious to the great body of the rank and
file of the democratic party, and its suc-
NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 1884.
F. J. Gurtisli 60.,
Open for the Fall Trade a full line of
PARLOR STOVES,
Some very fine square ones among
I‘UEA'I‘BIITUIAII lOllI
STOVES & HEATERS,
Also cheaper Stoves of great variety.
FINE COOK STOVES for COIL and WOOD.
RANGES, such as the
_I_
Duchess, Our Own, and
Uncle Nick,
Whose \ISrking capacity cannot be
excelled.
FINE CHINA & CHOOKERI.
PLAIN and DECORATED.
GLASS TABLE WARE of Great Variety.
Hanging Lamps and Chandeliers
Wooden and Tin Ware,
And everything in the
HOUSE TURN
S
James lighten it On.
Invite the attention of out-of-
town buyers to their large and
attractive stock of Rich Silks,
Velvets, Plushes, Dress Goods,
Laces, India Shawls, Hosiery,
Gloves, Upholstery Goods, Suits,
Wraps, Housekeeping Goods,
&c., &c. -
.. We have in all our Depart-
ments a full line of Goods, fr0m
medium-priced, to the finest
imported.
Correspondence from House-
keepers resident. in any part of
the United States receive prompt
attention.
Orders by Mail or Express
filled without delay.
Broadway and 11th Street,
New Yor 9
s11]: Patch-Work.
Owing to the great demand for
Silk Patch-Work. we are offering
choice patterns. size 4% by 411:
inches, in packages of twenty
pieces, for One Dollar. Sent by
mail on receipt of price.
Address
JAMES McGBEERY & 00..
Broadway and 11th Street,
New York.
USE“.
successor to
E. Quintard’s Son.
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF
CABINET
FURNITURE,
MATTRESSES. ac.
Opposite Horse Ilailway Depot,
NORWALK, GONN.
NEW GOODS EVERY WEEK.
All Goods delivered in Norwalk
or adjoining towns.
RICH. PARLOR ~SUITS.
GOOD CHAMBER SUITS,
ASH, WALNUT, PAINTED.
Having bought out the above
business of Mr. Quintard, I would
respectfully request a continuance
of the patronage of the friends and
patrons of the old, long tried firm
of the Quintards and will endeav-
or in every way to meet all custo-
mers, old or new, both
IN UUALITY, AND PRICE
0f Goods.
To all old _ friends, former pat-
rons and acquaintances, made in
and through my long connection
with the GAZETTE, I extend a cor-
dial invitation to call and see me
in
My + New + Business
At the old and well-glowu
Furniture Ruumsé
l'oot ofMILL HILL,
CALL AND TRY ME.‘
Josep [13. E113,
Sole Agent in Norwalk for
NATIONAL WIRE BED,-
AND
slanderers more than any belief in or out
cheers given Mr. Nash were hearty ones.
,.,
of state prison—Tribune.
with statesmen for the presidency—Amt.
* l
A .
cons would be their bittcrdefcat.——Sun.
a may,
FALLsWINTER
III N}.
“TB”
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R 0 ,
m
Have placed on their tables the largest and best assorted
Stock of Clothing for Men, Boys and Children ever of-
ered for sale in N orwalk, and at lower prices than
ever before known to the trade of this town.
We have selected our cloth and made and trimmed our
Clothing this year With special care to make .it
Eual in All aspects Tu custom Work.
We ask Particular Attention to our
Fine Worsted and Cork Screw Suits,
In all varieties of color and prices.
WE MAKE OUR OWN CLOTHING
And pay no profit to the Jobber.
$2 to $10
4 to 15
6 to 30
Mill’s IIIIY III-WOOL IIN'I‘S, 52.
Our Stock of
Children’s Suits from
Boy’s u
Men’s
6‘
GENTS’ UNDERWEAR
Is Unusually Large, Embracing all Grades & Prices.
Attention is called to our
5001:. SHIRT AND DRAWERS‘
Which we claim to be the best in town for the money.
Scarlet Shirts and Drawers,5[] £13.10 $1 till.
Headquarters for Horse Blankets.
NEW HAMU- , TWO STRAP BLINK-HTS alfifl Gents.
SQUARE BLANKETS, from $1.50 10$12.
We would call Particular Attention to our $2 Square
Blankets, weighing 4% pounds, wieh we claim CAN-
NOT BE MATCHED IN THE COUNTY.
Groin & Knapp’s telehraml Hats,
In the Latest Styles.
TRUNKS ANII TRAVELING BAGS.
COMSIOOK . BHOTH HS. +
INSURANCE BUILOIlU:
SOUTH NORWILK.
O
45 MAIN STREET,
UORWILK.
Cold Blast. Feathers.
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