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NORWALK GAZETTE.
Tuesday. Nov. 25,1884.
Hard Times Explained.
A woolen manufacturer from Bradford,
England, visited the Norwalk Union
Manufacturing company’s mills last week,
and, while there, stated to President
Bishop that owing to the long depression,
which had ruled among English mill
hands, they were now enabled to
employ them at such rates of wages as
would enable the British manufacturers to
pay duty and then undersell those of
American manufacture in our own mar-
kets, and that all the woolen mills in Eng.
land were now running on full time, man-
ufacturina goods almost eacl-usisely for the
American markets.
An intelligent South Norwalk hatter
informed us last week that the real cause
underlying the very serious difficulties in
our local but manufacturing industry is
the fact thatby reason of low wages and
a new English device, and a new treasury
ruling on the tariff on unsized hat bodies,
the English manufacturers were now pour-
into New York unsized hats, which can
be finished up here and sold for $17.00
per dozen as against $21.00, which has
been the ruling price of this quality of
hat made in our American factories hith—
erto. It is sad to contemplate that hun-
dreds and thousands of operatives in our
American factories have just voted to fur-
ther embarrass and destroy our manufac-
turing industries, and to encourage, build
up and sustain the English manufactories.
It is a sad sight to see our laboring men
deliberately voting away the work and
bread which should be theirs and their
families and giving it to foreigners, who
are enabled to undersell American manu-
facturers only and solely because they on
the other side are able to grind their
operatives down to starvation standards
of wages. Yet this is just what our free-
trade “independents" and our free-trade
democratic party have been laboring and
convening for. This is the victory they
have won, and the poor working man is
now beginning to find it out to his sorrow
when it is too late.
Judge Birdsall’s Revenge.
The little rupture between the above
named gentleman and Governor Waller
last winter, was rather a serious one for
the latter as recent events prove. It was
mainly owing to Judge Birdsall’s efforts
that Curtis, the gubernatorial candidate
of the peOple’s party in this state, was
induced to run. Just before election it
was discovered by the indefatigable Judge
that the Butler ticket for Connecticut had
been printed with Waller for governor
instead of Curtis. Of coursethis wouldn’t
do, so a new batch was struck off and
distributed, the Waller tickets being de-
stroyed. On election day Curtis received
1,379 votes for governor. Waller received
941 less than a majority. Had the Butler
vote been cast for Waller, as it would
have been had not the tickets been
changed by Judge Birdsall, Waller‘would
have had 438 more than a majority and
would therefore now he the governor-elect
"of Connecticut.
Now the Judge loves a joke, particularly
when it is a good joke. And, fearing
Governor Waller might not notice the
above facts, he wrote on the back of one
of his business cards thefollowinginscrip-
tion : “Curtis has 1,379 votes. U. r. 941
short of a majority. Time at last makes
all things even." This tender missive the
Judge sent to Governor Waller. What the
latter’s reflections were when he received
it, we will not venture to guess. It is safe
to say, however, that he will remember
the Judge.
Belle Haven.
The new villa and shore residence site
on old Greenwich Point, which our Nor-
walk Mr. Cram is now completing, is likely
to prove one of most attractive building
localities anywhere upon the shores of
Long Island Sound. Miles of picturesque
roadways, all graded and McAdamized,
with hard graveled walks and double
rows of shade trees, wind in and out
among the wooded plots and sightly
knolls. An immense shore stone wall
protects the entire circuit of shore grounds
from damages by the tides and storms,
and along and substantial dock runs out
to a good channel, and which is now
loaded with hundreds of tons of water
and sewer pipes which are to be placed
beneath the entire surface, so that all the
conveniences and modern improvements
of any city are to be available to the future
residents of Belle Haven. The public
water of Greenwich village is being piped
to and through these charming grounds.
A. M. Seymour, of New York, a
native of Ridgefield, who has shown him-
self to be a most accomplished landscape
engineer, superintends the detailed work
Mr. Cram is so efficiently carrying for-
ward. Several lots have already been
sold and contracts made for the erection
of several summerand suburban residences
the coming spring.
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Several More Post Office Candidates.
We learn that Charles Moses Lockwood,
General Darius N. Couch and Attorney
John S. Seymour are to be added to the
list of candidates for the Norwalk post
ofiice. This makes the full list a little less
than thirty, although there are many
more yet to be heard from. If the two
last of the above named candidates are
really going for it in earnest, they will be
more than likely to knock Honnecker,
Requa, Golding and the others out of
time. The most competent and best
equipped candidate yet named for the
place is undoubtedly our willing friend
“Campy,” and if there is any honest
purpose on the part of the democrats to
retain his independent vote they must not
thrust him recklessly aside. We should
like to know what encouragement there is
in being an “independent mugwump” if
there is so be no ofilce ahead as a reward
for the wrenching of c0nsisteucy and con-
science on the part of the victim.
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The Assistant Clerkahip.
Mr. Morehouse‘ of Stratford, having
withdrawn from the race, Mr. F. L.
Rodgers of Fairfield, is, we believe, the
only Fail-field county candidate for the
position of assrstant clerk of the house in
the coming session. Mr. P“dgers is a
practicing lawyer and represented Fair-
field in the- legislature of 1883. His
legislative experience has abundantly
fitted him for the desired position, and we
cordially indorse his candidacy.
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Connecticut’s Figures.
The official vote of Connecticut gives a
total of 137.259 votes cast for presidential
electors, the leading democrat having 1,284
more votes than the leading republican.
Waller has a plurality for governor of
1,648. For lieutenant-governor, Sumner
has 255 plurality, while the remaining
state offices are carried by republicans
with pluralities ranging from 340 to 83.
Mitchell, for congress from the second
district,'has a plruality of 2,016.
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Thanksgivins'.
Thursday is the New England day of
special social joys and family reunions.
But to make the day one of genuine en-
joyment to all, every one blessed with the
means should'seck out some unfortunate
and needy fellow mortal and by the gift
of a turkey, a chicken or even a few
pence make the day one of joy and
comfort to thy poorer neighbor. Try it,
friend and kind reader, and prove to your
own soul's satisfaction how much more
blessed it is to give thari to receive.
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An Error in Wilton’s Count.
By an error in computation in the vote
of the town of Wilton thirty votes in favor
of L. I. Muusou for comptroller, were not
counted. The same error was made on
the vote for judge of probate but was
afterwards corrected. The above error
afiects only the vote for comptroller and
does not alter the result on the general
ticket.
The Rotting Troubles.
By far the most serious misunderstand-
ing which has ever occurred between the
journeyman batters of Norwalk and their
employers is now practically paralyzing
hat manufacturing in this vicinity. In the
present state of excitement between the
contestants it is extremely difficult to get
at an exactly correct and perfectly just
statement of all the grievances of the
respective parties. In one statement, the
“bosses” are wrong; in:another statement,
it is the men to blame. So without at
present venturing upon an opinion of the
matter per se we simply give the respective
stories of “ bosses ” and “men.”
run nMPLorsns’ s'ronr.
The proprietors of the five manufactories
in which the trouble exists, viz., Adams
Bros‘., Solman’s, Crofut & Knapp’s 2 shops,
and Cofiin & Hurlbutt‘s, claim that they
had found it impossible to accept orders
for hats pressed upon them to make,nnd
pay prices for the work that the Hat
Finisher’s association and the Hat Makers’
association of this district compel their
workmen to exact. These prices, it is
claimed, are and always have been in
excess of wages elsewhere paid. Also,
that if the workmen would be content to
take the same pay and be governed by the
same rules and regulations imposed by
the hatters’ societies in other places, hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars of work,
which the employers have been forced to
decline, could have been made here, and
many new manufactories would long ere
this have been erected to the promotion of
the general prosperity and growth of
Norwalk. But the question of higher
prices exacted by Norwalk batters is not
the only or most serious question at issue,
it is claimed. Hitherto, upon ‘a given
signal, the workmen in either of the above
named associations could be ordered to
quit work, but this left the workmen of
the other association unmolested. Re-
cently the two associations have combined,
and, upon any question arising affecting
a member or members of either associa-
tion, the whole shop is ordered out, in-
cluding apprentices and all, save the lady
trimmers. On Saturday last the trimmers,
instigated as it issdpposed by the other
two associations, formed themselves into
a labor union association under the name
of “The Ladies’ Hatters Union.” This
completed the entire labor force and
organization of a hat manufactory, and
the employers claim that they are thus so
completely at the mercy of their opera-
tives that there is no safety in entering
into contracts to make and deliver any
future contracts for bats. So that yester-
day the five shops before mentioned
agreed to inexorably declare themselves
absolved from all further submission to
any society rule or dictation whatsoever,
in the management of their business.
They will pay as high or even higher
wages than rule elsewhere, but will not
hereafter employ workmen whose first
allegiance is, as they feel, to the society,
and their last to their employers. If the
old workmen choose to return on these
conditions they will be welcomed back.
If they prefer to stay out rather than yield
to these conditions rendered imperative
by strict business necessity, then non-
society men will be sought, and if not
found, then the shops will be closed. The
saddest fact connected with the really
serious disagreement, and proving a de-
plorable condition of business, is the per-
fect indifference manifested by these em-
ployers as to which result is reached.
They seem really a little more willing to
close their shops than to go on with man-
ufacturing in the present condition of the
market. This determined feeling on the
part of the employers is to be greatly re-
gretted, as it can but result in hardship to
their former workmen, to the tradespeople
and every business interest of our entire
community.
run worlxusx’s sronr.
On the other hand the story of the
striking workmen puts their grievances
about as follows:——They charge that with-
out notification and without any necessity
caused by reduction of prices of hats in
New York, without opportunity to duly
consider the demands of their employers,
they were required not only to submit to
reductions in their wages aggregating
from ten to seventeen per cent., but that
they were also additionally required to
agree to such reduction of wages on all
work done by them for the next six
to be submitted by the bosses to the work-
men for the latter to be bound by for the
next half year. Aspecific edict or resolve
'of the several hatters’ unions prohibits
this arrangement, and the employees
could do nothing but refuse. The'conse-
quent action of the employers in declaring
their shops independent or “foul” left the
employees no other alternative than to
quit work and leave the offending fac-
tories. Today the workmen expect to
get out a circular giving the full details of
their side of the subject. They admit
their belief that trade is depressed and
that prices may have ruled lower in Dan-
bury than here, but claim the work done
there is not of as high a grade as that
turned out in the Norwalk shops, and
further assert that the stocks of wholesale
jobbers and of retailers are now so low
that Norwalk made hats will bring just as
high prices in the market as hitherto,
hence the injustice of cutting down their
wages on this quality of work
It is to be hoped that there may be
level-headed and fair-minded men enough
on both sides to arrange a fair and honor-
able adjustment of the grievous differences,
to the end that these hives of industry
may again be set in motion without fur-
ther delay. Every day's idleness means
the loss of wages to these mechanics,
which in any other trade would be deemed
high. The employers inform us that the
makers, shavers, stiffeners, hardeners and
blockers can average from $2.50 to $4.50
per day. Thatlady trimmers, when work
is plentiful, can earn from $1.25 to $3.00
per day, while finishers and curlers earn
from $5.00 to $8.00 per day. If this is so,
(which the men deny), these prices in
these indisputably “ hard times” are far
skilled mechanics in other trades, and the
loss of the large wages these men can
earn is a most serious one to themselves
and their families and to the whole mer-
cantile community. A serious obstacle to
any considerable number of these work-
men going back to their shops exists in
the fact that by their so doing they sub-
ject themselves to expulsion from their
societies, and as the average batter is loyal
to his society above all things else, and as
the bosses have given out that they will
not longer submit to the dictation or rules
of these societies or employ society men,
the problem is for the present, at least, a
dark and difficult one to solve. We hope,
however, that a spirit of concilliation and
fairness may prevail between the beliger—
ent parties, and the present troubles be
brought to a speedy, just and satisfactory
conclusion.
The Weather.
This exceptionally mixed weather is a
great mercy to the thousands of laboring
people who, owing to the forced closing
of hundreds of mills, workshops and fac-
tories, or the heavy cut down in wages,
find themselves confronted by the rigors
of coming winter and the greater rigors of
scarcity of work. Every day of warm
sunshine thus cut off the first end of win-
ter shortens the period of inevitable hard-
ship to the unemployed poor.
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Grand Central Depot to be Enlarged.
Plans have been filed at the New York
city building bureau, for the extension to
the Grand Central Depot. It will have a
frontage of 91 feet on Forty-second street,
and will be 693 feet deep. For a distance
of fifty' feet it will be two stories high, and
for t e remaining distance one story.
The material will be brick, stone and iron
and the architecture will be similar to that
of the Grand Central De at. The cost of
the extension is estimate at $200,000.
months. A bill or schedule of prices was ,
above the average earned by the most.
NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1884.
Mr. Gibson’s Org-an Recital.
last evening with an audience variously
estimated at from six hundred to a thou-
sand people, assembled to listen to the or-
gan recital announced by Mr. A. S. Gib-
son. And it is safe to say that not one of
the large audience were disappointed.
0n the contrary every one we have met
has used expressions of pleasure in referr-
ing to the entertainment. Mr. Gibson
fairly outdid himself, seemingly making
the organ talk in his numerous and well
rendered selections. Mr. Cram’s singing
was of a high order, and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the audience, while the comet
playing by Mr. Paddock of South Nor-
walk, was unusually fiue. We understand
Mr. Gibson raised quite a sum for the im-
provement and repairing of the organ, and
moreover, that being so encouraged by
the success of this, he is contemplating
other recitals. We trust his intentions
may take a tangible form and he may give
us many more (if such successes as last
evening's entertainment.
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“Young Mrs. Winthrop" was played at
the Opera House on Saturday evening to
a large audience and gave the best of sat-
isfaction. Want of space prevents an ex.
tended mention, but the acting of Miss
Ada Dyas and Mr. George Clarke was of
a quality surpassing even the expecta-
tions of their numerous friends here.
The latter’s elocution was without a flaw
while his graceful and easy acting earned
him Well-merited applause. Miss Dyas
was also frequently applauded as was Miss
Langdon. Mr. John Woodard as the law-
yer and Miss Kennark as the blind girl
acted their parts_to perfection and were
frequently greeted by bursts of applause.
The costumes were elegant and everything
passed ofi‘ smoothly. It is to be regretted
that the stage of the Opera House was not
of sufficient size to allow the company to
use their own scenery. It was brought
here by special carbut upon arrival it was
discovered that the stage was too small to
admit of its use. As the scenery was es-
pecially painted for the production of this
play its use would have added interest to
the occasion. The company were enter-
tained over Sunday at the pleasant coun-
try seat of Mr. Clarke on Prospect Hill. .
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A Great Question.
—“What shall I give tomy relatives and
friends for a Christmas present”———can be
easily settled by stepping into Blackman's
photo rooms: 11 Main street, Norwalk,
and having a fine cabinet photo taken and
then have it framed in one of his elegant
frames of which he has the best assort-
ment in town, just received, especially for
the Holidays. This will make a gift that
will be highly appreciated by both friends
and relatives. Go and sit for it at once
and avoid the rush which is sure to come
a few weeks before Christmas. All orders
for crayons and water colors should be
given immediately in order that the proper
amount of time may be given them. Mr.
Blackman has now been with the people
of Norwalk for six months, and that his
fine work has been highly appreciated is
evident from the fact that during that
time he has made upwards of 2,000 cabi-
net photos. besides cards and larger
work, all of which have given perfect sat-
isfaction. For the holidays he has made
special arrangements having purchased
the finest assortment of cabinet frames
that Norwalk has ever seen, also hand
painted cabinet mounts for easele, some-
thing entirely new. Call at his rooms and
see for yourself. Visitors are always
welcome.
ThefiLittle Duke.
Manager Mitchell has secured the Wil-
bur Opera Company comprising thirty-
five artists, who will appear at the Opera
House on Saturday evening in the opera
of “The Little Duke.” The company is
said to be one of the best ever organized,
and their wardrobe which cost over $40,-
000 is the finest ever used by any comic
opera company in the world. The Pitts-
burg Commercial of Oct. 29, says:
The Little Duke suits the Vlilbur Company.
Miss Kmvin took the part of Fabrics it washer
firstappaarance here as a man, and she makes
a more charming man than she does a woman;
Kiss Annie Myer was charming; Blanche she
sang w.th spirit and won the first place with
the audience last night. The company is
stronger than when it appeared here last sea-
son, especially so in the chorus. They have
always been the favorites of this city and their
work last evening at the Opera House has
strengthened the reputation they have so well
won in the past. We congratulate Manager
Blister in securing the company for his house.
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A Fraudulent Voter Sentenced.
Willis L. Bouton, a pleasant-faced lad
of nineteen’years, was called to the bar of
the general sessions court yesterday to
make answer to an indictment charging
him with violating the election laws. He
is a resident of Norwalk, Conn., and for
a few months past lived at No. 2 Poll
street. On election day he presented him.
self at the polling place of the Twenty-
fourth Election district, Second Assembly
district, and by representing that he was
Edward Henley, a registered voter, was
permitted to deposit avote. He acknowl-
edged his guilt yesterday.
Recorder Smyth said that there were
quite enough criminals and men ready to
perpetrate election frauds in the city with.
out more such offenders coming from
Connecticut. In view of the intercessions
made, however, he would impose only the
minimum punishment and send the
prisoner to the state prison for a year.—
New York Earning Telegram, Nov. 19.
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The Tribune “Breaks the Record.”
The prospectus of the Tribune, in an-
other column will gratify every one
who has watched the strong fight made
by that paper during the last campaign.
Great as was the Tribune under
Horace Greeley, it has reached an
unprecedented stature since. During
election week, the Tribune actually sold
1,203,210 copies of its various editions,
and then settled down to a “steady gait"
with an average daily circulation of
121,000 and a weekly list of 143,000.
This is “breaking the record" beyond a
doubt. It is well that the one great
republican paper in the metropolis, that
is faithful to the principles for which we
have fought for twenty-five years, and for
which the battle must be renewed with
determined vigor, should enter upon the
new contest with such an enormous
audience and consequent influence. It is
a political duty to give the Tribune now
the widest possible circulation. It is a
‘ tried and true, clean, wholesome pap’ér,
complete as a newspaper and full of valu-
able special matter.
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Change in Base Ball Rules.
At a meeting of the National Base Ball
league, held in New York, Thursday, the
playing rules were revised as follows :—
Rule 3, paragraph 2.——White rubber
substituted instead of white marble home
plate. ,
Rule 9.-——Clubs required to furnish two
benches forplayers,
Rule 10.—Batsmen's lines six feet long
by four feet wide, with its nearest line six
inches from the home plate.
Rule 14.—The but handle must be
wound with twine a distance of eighteen
inches from the end. ,.
Rule 20.—-A Balk: If the pitcher, when
about to deliver the ball to the but while
standing within the lines of his position,
makes any one of the series of motions he
habitually makes in so delivering the ball
and then fails to deliver the ball to the bat.
' Rule 27 requires the pitcher to have
both feet touching the ground while mak-
ing any of the series of motions made by
him in pitching. , ‘..
N. E. Young was elected presilIent vice
Mr. Mills resigned.
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Again this result means change, but it does
not signify destruction.—-Vlce-President elect
Hendricks.
From the unusual numbers of labor-ilk
men idle about our streets we judge the
or satisfactory one to them.
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Amen and Amen.
We hope to see James G. Blaine
dent and vice-president four years hence.
-—Bridgeport Standard.
The Congregational church was crowded
“change" has not been a very prosperous .
and John A. Logan nominated for presig
Birthday Party-
Lil‘tlc Miss Edna, the six-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Olmstead,
city, was given a birthday party Wednes-
day afternoon last, at which some eighteen
or twenty of her little friends were joyous
guests. The sum total of juvenile happi-
ness exhibited was beyond the mathemati-
cal consultation of an astronomer.
birthdays of the little ones cannot be made
too much of, as nothing more beautifully
portrays and endears the sacrcdncss of
our home and family life. Give the little
ones all the happiness you can. Don‘t
wait for empty cribs and cradles to teach
us our duties to our children. Make as
much as in rcasOn can be made of the
children’s birthdays, for your own sakes
as well as their own. Birthday gifts and
greetings need cost but little and the
gathering of their little friends about a
pretty table of “good things," and with
fun and frolic and the aid and sympathy
of their elders will make their young
existence It glad delight to young and old.
Accident.
Saturday afternoon Mr. T. Burr Guyer of
South Norwalk, was crossing the bridge
and meeting a friend he halfed and turned
his wagon to take himin, when the son of
Cashier Miller came driving by, and not
having his eyes sharply enough
measuring distances, caught Mr. Guycr's
hind wheel. The Miller horse thereupon
began to plunge and kick, throwing out
Mr. Guyer and quite badly cutting his
head above the eye. He was taken into
Plaisted’s drug store and the wound sewed
up by Dr. Bennett. The Miller boy
was upset but not injured. His horse was
secured by Joseph Lawson seizing him by
the head and pinching his nose till he gave
up his kicking.
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What They Did.
In the late election prohibitionists cast
four hundred and seventy-eight more votes
than was necessary to give Mr. Harrison,
(the author of the Maine law in this state),
a majority over Waller, the liquor seller’s
candidate for. governor, but fortunately
they did no harm, for Mr. Harrison will
be chosen by the legislature. But in this
congressional district they cast four hun-
dred and forty-nine more votes than was
required to elect Mr. Coe, the protection-
ist, over Mr. Seymour, free-trade. For
this there is no remedy—Standard.
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A hog killed a few days since by Mr. T.
B. Wakeman of Greens Farms, suggests
that departures from well-known and ac-
cepted methods of fattening may be taken
profitably. This hog was one year old and
weighed when dressed over 400 pounds.
From the autumn of 1883 till the middle
of August, 1884, the feed dealt out to the
hog was that ordinarily given, corn pre-
dominating. From August till the date of
killing, excepting a few days previous to
the application of the knife, the hog re-
ceived no corn, its bill of fare during
the more thanthree months being windfall
pears,trimmings from branches of grapes,
apples, and swill in moderate doses. The
result is gratifying to the experimenter,
who finds the pork solid, sweet and good
as if the animal had been fed entirely on
corn.—. t mm r 1..
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Messrs. Palmer and lialler, proprietors
of the skating rink, announce as an at-
traction for tomorrow evening, that they
have secured ,the “champion Elglish
dudes,” Messrs. Card and Abner, who will
give a interesting exhibition on roller
skates at the rink. These “dudes” have
met with great success all over the country
and their antics on the rollers cause un-
limited sport. They exhibited at Wall-
ingford on Friday and Saturday evenings
and the rink there was crowded to its
utmost capacity. Go and see them to-
morrow evening. Admission 25 cents. .
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The barrel race at the skating rink last
week was a highly interesting and amus-
ing feature. The first heat in the race oc-
cured on Tuesday evening and was won
by Emmet Austin, after some lively
scrambling. 0n the following evening
Charles Betts won the second heat, with
W. T. Olmstead a close second. The third
heat was skated on Friday evening and
Emmet Austin won the heat and the race.
The prize was a pair of roller club skates.
The antics of the contestants in their on—
deavors to get in and out of the headless
barrels, provoked much merriment.
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Mr. J. B. Readman, formerly of this
place, and Miss Emily Morgan of New
York city, were married at the residence
of the bride’s parents No. 216 East 39th
street, yesterday. The ceremony was
private, only the immediate relatives of
both parties being present. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Readman started for Mauch Chunk, Pa.,
where the former has already secured a
large and profitable business.
Mr. James Merriam, lately book keeper
at VanHoosear do Ambler‘s left for Omaha
Monday morning, where he will fill the
same position in a railroad ofiice.——
Comrade Warner, of Buckingham Post,
has removed to Bethelehem. He has taken
to himself awife and has gone into chicken
raising, we presume to supply Ed.“North-
rop and the editor of the Comet—Norwalk
Cor. Stamford Comet.
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Another wheelbarrow election bet will be
settled on Thursday next at 3 p. m., by
Mr. John N. Tuttle, of this city, wheeling
Mr. Chas. Corbitt of Brooklyn,N. Y. from
the east end of the railroad depot to the
horse-car depot, borough, and return.—
Republican.
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The last session of the present court of
burgesses will be held next Monday even-
ing.
A Fish Story from Vermont.
Sidney Filley of Williston, Vt., caught
in Shelbourn pond one day last week a
pickerel measuring three feet and five
inches in length and (weighing nineteen
pounds. It has been received as a present
by John Burdon, a contractor of Pratt do
Whitney’s. Mr. Burdon distributed the
fish among twenty.eight of his friends.
Theses
Last year an eighteen pound pickerel was _
caught above Springfield, and it;was said
was sold for $50.4—Courant.
Enemies Ready to Strike.
Every family is constantly in danger
from impure water, unripe fruit, unwhole-
some food, contagious diseases, cramps,
cholera morbus, coughs and colds, indi-
gestion and simple fevers. In such cases
a bottle of Parker's Tonic kept in the
house renders it unnecessary to call a
physician. Nothing so good for children.
6
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office, at Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 22:
Maggie Ahearn, Mrs. Mahala Elwood, 2,
Mrs. . M. Fitch,” Daniel Fitlon. Clark M.
Grumman, Mrs. F. M. 1:10 t. Mrs' J. D. Has—
brook, William James, r., Mrs. E. Macias,
Ellen McCherry. Mrs. A. Putnam, Benj. 0.
Pack, Nicholas Pierce, Minnie A. StJohn, Mrs.
James Williams, Miss Bertha White.
Attest, Canines OLMSTEAD.
PERUVIAN SYRUP cures Dyspepsia, General
Deblllty, Liver Complaint, Boils, Humors, Chronic
Diarrhea, Nervous Afi’ectlons. Female Complaints,
giggllme diseases orlglnatlug in a baltate of the
b
Castorla. .
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla
When she was a Child, she cried for Castorla,
When she was a Miss, she clung to Castorla,
When she had Children, she gave them Castorla.
1:7
_ BORN: '—WMW”
Brruorou—In Norwalk, Nev l9, a daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. William H. B. ington.
MARRIED.
IIToB-KBBLrB—Iu East Norwalk. Nov. mm.
b Rev. E. C. Hoag. Mr. Charles Fitch of
morwalk, and Miss Ida May Keeler, of Wil-
n.
Fmon—Hsnmsos-TIn New Haven, Nov. 18th,
by Rev. E. 8. Isaac, George N. Finch of Nor-
walk. and Miss Jennie M. Harrison of New
Haven.
Mounsx—Dorr—In East Norwalk, Nov. 19th,
by the Rev. Mr. McGonegal, Samuel Murray
and Miss Carrie Doty._
DIED. _
Gasman—In Bridgeport, Nov. 22, An ualus
C. Gruman, son of. the late Cholwell . Gru-
man of this place, in the 36th year of” his age.
Savanna—1n South Norwalk, November 25,
» Mrs. Orindia Saunders, aged 71 years, 1
month. [Funeral other late residence on
Marshall street, Friday, at 2:30 p. m,
MIR-SEC
GOLDIE
HALL
.SOUTH NOR W'ALK
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
Afternoon and Evening
NOVEMBER 26 AND 27
Tt‘iO DAYS ONlI.- 2 PERFORMINGES EVERY DAY.-
BUNNELL’S MUSEUM
COMPLETE CHANGE EACH DAY
The BabyVenus
GRACE
Lovely Lone; Haired Lady
--—AND-— _
GRAND OOMBINATION 85 NOVELTY OOMPANY
BUN NELL’S NEWHAVEN
MUSEUM 00.
————AND HIS—
NEW YORK MUSEUM GO.
A FTERNOON AND EVENING.
ADMISSION 20 CENTS.
RESERVED
SEATS 10 C ENTS.
Overcoats,
less Socks 15 cents,
All Made Welcome
Ask to see our Unlaundried Shuts for 50 cents.
_ SPECIAL BARGAINS
“AT.____.
BRYANT, BESSE & CO’S.
Men’s Odd Pants, $2 and $2.50.
$5 and $6.
Men’s and Youth’s Suits, $7.50 and $8.50.
BOY’SEOIIILDREN’S SUITS, $2.50, $3, $3.50.
Their Goods are far ahead of anything ever before offered for the
money. They are neat and desirable
REMARKABLE BARGAINS,
Seam-
two pair for 25 cents.
Horse Blankets, From 60 Cents Up.
One Low Price To A11.
and Treated Equal.
BRYANT. BESSE & 00.
EETHE GREAT BARGAIN OLOTIIIIIRS.._._
29 Main St., Norwalk, Conn.
SHOES ros ALL
WHO wrss.
In Ladies French and American
Top Shoes.
widths.
fit at low prices.
cts. Lot Children’s shoes 50 cts.,
75 cts.
best $2 Shoes in the market.
Old Reliable $2. 25.
hand work, 34.
All at the Very
Under Opera House,
DEALER IN
Some lots soiled goods less than half cost.
French Kid, regular $4.50 Shoe for $2.50 mostly small sizes.
Ladies Pebble Goat Button, :1 good $3.00 shoe for $2, mostly slim
A good chance for those having narrow feet to get a perfect
Lot Ladies Rubbels 25 «Is.
sou. mus or A H HO Y T GENTS' FRENCH
cases ° - ‘ 7 cm
I
|
I HANDMADE,
I A srsomnrr.
Rooms a Strong,
OFFERS SPECIAL BARGAIN S
Kid. Pebble Goat, Cloth and Kid
One 101
Onclos
Lot Men’s Rubbers 50
was sold at 81. Lot Boys Gaiters
The best American Kid, $3 shoes ever sold in Norwalk
Men’s Shoe Special. The Douglass $3 shoe, the Fearless 2.50, and the
Stoga lieuts, a good boot, $1.90, the
The best Boot to keep. soft and turns water, all
First Quality Rubber Goods, all Kinds
Lowest Prices! v p
P. S.——0ne Lot Ladies Shoes. All kinds. $1, worth $2 and S3.
A. El. crown,
Wall Street, Norwalk.
NEW GOODS,
SLATEST
EUGENE
' EUGENE PANOHER
Has- now in Stock, and is Daily Receiving,
An Immense Variety of
Boots Shoes & Rubbers.
, For Fall and Winter Wear.
STYLE&
LOWEST PRICES.
We have still left a few of that lot of
Rubbers and Leather Goods Slight-
ly Damaged by Water.
Which we are selling at about half what they are worth.
FAN CHER,
1'7 Main Street, Norwalk..
2win2—3-‘5
To the Commissioners of Fair-
field County. . -
;Il‘he undersigned hereby applies for a license to
se —
Splrituous and lntoxlcating liquors,-Ale, Lager
Beer and Older to be drunk on the premises, and
Rhine Wine only,
—Pursnant to the laws of this State now in force
relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, at
the building No. 4 Main street, in the town of
Norwalk, City of South Norwalk, in said county.
. Signed, Joan McGovBIm,
Dated at Norwalk,Conn.,the 30th day of octo-
ber 1884. .
I hereby certify that the above application is en-
dorsed by five electors and tax payers as defined by
law of the twon of Norwalk.
Dated, Norwalk, November 17th, 1884.
m7 ' Bursar K. Sauces, Town Clerk.
AIENIA SWABIJM both sexes. 875 per term
Three terms er war. Advantages unsur assed.
Address: Geo. .Cook.Ph.D..President,Ame a.N.Y ,
I 'l. .
“New '
To the Commissloners of Fair.
field County.-
The undersigned hereby applies for a license to
sell— ‘
Splrltuous and Intoxicatlng Liquors,—Ale, Lager
Beer and Cider, to be drunk on the premises, and
Rhine Wine only, . '
—Pursuant to the laws of this State now in force re-
lating to the sale of intoxicating llquors, at the bulld-
tng No. 14 Water Street, in the town of Norwalk,
in cold county.
Slgned,
m .
In presence of Joe Smallwood, Walter Smith.
Dated at Norwalk, Conn.,tnc 10th day of Octo-
ber 1884.
I hereby certify that the above appllcatlon is en-
dorsed by five electors and tax payers as defined by
the law of the town of N orwalk.
Dated, Norwalk, November 18, 1884.
2MB HENRY K. SELLBCK, Town Clerk.
his
1113qu X Wooster.
ark
“r. w. MITCHELL, - - -
OPERA now-m,
Manager
SATURDAY, NOV. 29TH.
THE POPULAR
35--WIIIllll‘ Opera CIIlIaII,--35
Five Years Before The Public.
Will present Charles Lecocq's Great New
York Success,
The Little Duke.
GRAND ORIGINAL COMPANY i
RICH AND ELEGANT COSTUMES!
FINE SCENIC EFFECTS!
WThe Wilbur Com an is stron e -
before and is universalny sl‘lcceasful.g r than ever
PPLES \VANTED.—Any one havin abarre'
A of good, sound, hand-picked “Balllwin” 015
King of 'l‘ompkln’s County”apples, can find a pull-
chaser by applying at this ofilce. 3146
FOR SALE.
MILOII COW.
Address Box 421
Elli-tr ’Norwalk, Conn.
For Sale.
A Chestnut Standing Desk. Apply at
Watches .
Clocks
flamenco
Huron
INA
glfllllOllIlS
ans
linen Glasses
Leather GOOAS
WHOM Desks
Games
FINEIEOODS
HIIIII-I Presents
VISIT
l]. W. GIIIIIII 8180.,
20 d5 22 JOHN ST.
Cabinets NEWZORK' .
Parallels LARGESTVARIETY
Elohim to select from.
Lowest PFce to Pay.
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DISTRICT OF NORWALK, s. s. Probate Court,
w N°"°“ll§5§iis%”rf”‘-
naus— I AGE of Norwalk in
said District, claiming to be a creditor of The B.
S. Taylor Manufacturing Company. a Co ora-
tion under the laws of this State and doing usl-
ness in said Norwalk, on this, the 22d day of No-
vember, 1884, filed in thls Court his petition in
writing for the appointment of a trustee to take
filssesslon of the estate of said The B. S. Taylor
anufacturlng Company for the benefit of its
creditors llEursuunt to the provisions of the Stat-
utes of t State relating to insolvent ersons.
OBDBBBn,—That said application, all also the
matter of the Iglpointment of a trustee for the pur-
ses aforesal be heard and determined at the
obate Office in Norwalk, on the 1st day of De-
cember, 1884, at two o’clock afternoon, and that
public notice thereof be given by
stin a cc of
> this order on the public sign-postlln) sailI Nol'llgllk
nearest the ofiice and usual place of business of
said The B. S. Taylor Manufacturing Company,
and by advertlslng the same in a news a r pub-
lished in said district at least five days be ore said
day of hearing. A
SA B. WOODWARD Jud .
The above is a true copy of the original spplllca-
tion and order.
Attest, WALLACE DANN,
Sheriff’s Deputy.
CALL AT
’8.
Mrs. H. K IE1} I
Millinory. -
IAOIIIIOIIOIIIO HOIOI, NOlllIl NOl‘WflIIl.
we have Just received our
FALL and WINTER
‘ Stock of
HATS.
Fancy Feathers,
AND
TRIMMINGS,
Of Eyery Description.
0111' Prices All: LIIIII Than 111.
OtherjEstablisment in town.
FELT HA TS,
From 75 cents up.
GOOD OSTRICH TIPS,
For 50 cts per bunch.
11ch 0311ch PIOMES.
From $1.25 and up.
FANCY GOODS.
Also at reasonable prices.
CHILDREN'S MEIIIIIO OIOAKS.
As low 11831.50.
LADIES’ THREE BUTTON ‘KID GLOVES,
For 50 cents.
INFANT’S MUSLIN SLIPS.
From 35 cents up.
HAIR GOODS A- SPECIALTY.
Call and Inspect our Stock. . '
Waterbury Watch, $3.50; with Steel Eur
graying of Pilgrims‘ Progress (a $10 en-‘
known on application. Any week’s issue
scribe its various departments and our an-
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Ing November 9, exclusive of
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A. .l. GAMMEVEB,
DEALER IN
FINE BOOTS and SHOES,
IS? AND I69 SIXTH AVENUE.
Cor. 12th St... New York.
OIIPIiIesilalkéEvelthdy
The
A. J. 0.
(Trade Mark. )
82.50 SHOE.
WARRANTED.
SPANisl-l anon - omuou sans
Ladies' A. J..(‘.. Curacoa Kid Button Boots...... 50
IAdies' A. tton Boots....$§%
es . . .
LadiesésA. Jh. Chroma“ , t 4 ‘1
Ladi w o. ave u wanna an'
should try a. pair 0 e g 8
A, ‘an suoss.
They are made in Spanish Arch and Fashionable
Styles; also. Solid Comfort, Common Sense Styloln
widths from to EE and sizes 1 to 7. The letters
A. J. C. are stamped on the sole ofeach shoe
and are warranted in eve particular 3.50
00 .n . tto Boots for .......
les'g‘faot Kid Top, Go nine Cork Sole,
Sm
Soshoes
. les’Freuch Kid 11 n
00_ m, f n
.. - .. or ................................
85.00 Ladies' Straigpt Goat, Genuine Cork Solo,
.3 or
Button Boot .
Everythins'in he shape of footwear for Ladies',
Gents, Miss I, Children, Infants. Boys and Youths
st correspon y low prices.
Send III OIIIIOIIIIE, mailed FHEE.
Orders by Mail filled on Day Received.
0
A. J. CAMMEYER,
SIIlll Avenue and Izlll 81., lies York City.
A. CABD.
Having purchased the
FURNITURE BUSIN ESS,
Recently carried on by WILLIAM Lockwoon at
No.36 MAIN STREET.
I am prep to meet the wants of all prospective
purchasers of furniture, both STAPLE AND
OINAIEXTAL. I have on hand a large
stock which I will sell
VERY CHEAP FOR CASH
Islanbopleased to meet all old or new friends
and will guarantee satisfaction in
every case.
QFORGE H. RAYMOND.
Mrs. W. Faucett
No.3 Water St... Norwalk,
73 Main St. So. Norwalk,
Is row prepared to show the La-
dies 9. Full Line of
MILLINERY IIIII.
IN ALL
The Latest Styles.
NOIII'IIIIII IIIIIIIIS II NIIOIOIIV.
A large assortment constantly on
hand, and made to order at
Short Notice.
"Our Regular
OPENING
OF
Trimmed Bonnets,
AND
R0 U N D HATS.
Will take place‘ on
TIll'llIfll,FlIlIfll llSlIlllIlI,
OCT. 16, 17 and 18.
RESPECTFULLY,
MRS W. FAWCETT.
F. H. PEOK WELL,
ARCHITECT,
No. 7 WATER STREET,
AGENT FOR
Gilbert Lock Company.
Dibble Manufacturing Company‘s door
knobs.
New York Wood Turning Company.
Corner Blocks for window casings.
Round and Square Turned
A U I
Balusters.
N cwels.
Plain and Double Moulded Stair Rails.
Also Flat Moulded Door and Window
Casmgs furnished at short notice.
Given Away,
GAY’S Encyclopedia and Self Educator, Gay’s
Standard history of the Word’s Great
Nations, the Yale Lbrary of Famous Poets,
Family Bibles, Photogra h Albums, he. to any
£33m g; . uptcluFbs I‘lr ‘tfile sanae. old for
or men. orcrc arssn s ' -
formation address peels. ln
JAMES II. puny.”
Roomo,tl .. ~ _
New) ‘ l.
“21
days endlug November 9,’
III“ .
311000530! to
E. Quintard’s Son.
DEALER IN ALL KINDS CF
CABINET
FURNITURE,
MATTRESSES. &c.
Opposite Horse Hallway Depot,
uoawux, couN.
NEW GOODS EVERY WEEK.
All Goods delivered in Norwalk
0r adjoining towns.
RICH PARLOR SUITS.
GOOD CHAMBER SUI-1's,
ASH, WALNUT, PAINTED.
Having bought out the above
business of Mr. Quiutard, 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 QUALITY, 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
Ill
“1
.\
y + New + Business
At the old and well-known
Furniture Ilflflllls
Foot of MILL HILL,
CALL AND TRY ME.
Joseph B. Ells,
Sole Agent in Norwalk for
NATIONAL WIRE BED,
AND
Gold Blast Feathers.
Misses St. John,
Are Offering the FINEST STOCK of
'MILLINERY,
AND
FANCY GOODS
Ever shown in Norwalk.
OUR FRENCH SHAPES
In both Felt and Velvet are both Stylish and
Becoming. We have many
NOVELTIES IN TRIMMING
AND '
PLAID SCARFS.
0111' Assortment OI
Fancy Feathers
Is Complete. A new lot of
LIIIII’ and Children Underwear
Just Received.
Madame Griswold' corsets.
And others.
We have
A perfect 11‘. guaranteed.
HAIR GOODS A Specialty.
TRY OUR PREIIOH WATERWAVIIS.
('omblugs Made Up.
We sell the
BUCKEYE 000K BOOK.
Clellle, bushel Uafuire Embroidery.
MISSES ST. JOHN.
33 Main Street.
GRAND
[31811112 IIII Sale!
OF
IIILL PAPER.
Balance of Spring Stock.
3,000 ROLLS OF OUTS.
- Look at these Prices.
PLAIN GILTS.
37% cents per roll.
EMBOSSED GILTS,
50 cents per roll.
Offer good for one month.
I. I. PHOWIII.
47 Main Street.
,./‘~u\
Norwalk Chronicler