invariAble practice _of theatrical com-
. nies when .visiting .
‘Ezmparatively small towns, to- “cut”
-. .~..materially shorten-
”"NORWAILKGAZETTE; ’
Wuesday. Dec. 16,1884.
Tho Practice of “‘Cuttinc'Plays.”
' It'has' been for some time the almost
this and other
and
the-plays which they
present, when by a combination .of
circumstances they are not favored With
alarge audience. In Norwalk. this has
been frequently the case—sometimes only
a bare synopsis of the originally intended
performance being given. As a rule,
however, this “cutting" has been done by
irresponsible companies, those. of well
known and merited celebrity and
excellence giving the full perform-
ance as per the advertised programme.
Acase in point which shows that even
these latter are sometimes prone to. the
common evil was furnished on Friday
evening by the Madison Square Theatre
company at Music Hall. On this occasion
the house was far from crowded but
many of those present had come from
surrounding towns in order to see that
popular play ”The Private Secretary
performed by so excellent a caste.
00E WASHINGTON LETTER.
WAsmNo'rON, December 15, 1884.
DEAR GAZETTE:~—Thc tariff question is
now sure to come up in congress in}!
dent and his secretary 032,,state having
negotiated a treaty with Spain, which; cuts
our duties on tobacco and ijjjgar, and in-
volves all these iii’idii'striesdii utteri-‘I'iin if
the treaty is accepted by the senate as
now submitted, has not only awakened
the antagonisms of our sugar, cigar and
tobacco raisers, but members of every
phase of tarifi thinking are freely express-
ing themselves as opposed to the executive
attempting to legislate as to these revenue
matters through the subtle pretext of ex-
ercising only his treaty-making power.
If the president may make such treaties
with Mexico, Spain and San Domingo,
why not with England, France and Ger-
many they demand to know. These
latter countries the average congressman
maintains, could, would and should have
an equal right to send to our markets their
iron, woolen, silk and other products in
reciprocal exchange for receiving our
cotton and corn and pork and patroleum,
and thus our whole tariff system could be
practically wiped out by such treaties
with these various nations using our
American products. If the president can,
When the curtain fell in the last act the
audience had seen just three-quarters of
the play, and so enexpected was. the finale
that the turning out of the lights only
convinced them that the entertainment
was ended. Then, greatly chagrined and
disappointed they left the hall.
If a lady or gentleman pays a grocer a
dollar for eight pounds of sugar he or she
will not deem the grocer honest if, upon
“ the delivery of the goods, six pounds only
are found. And it is not probably that,
unless the grocer can convince his
customer that an «unintended error has
been made, the latter’s custom at that
grocery will be continued. The grocer,
if the practice were repeated, would soon
become known as a swindler, a cheat and
a thief, and his business would soonbe
reduced to infantesimal proportions. And
this result would be proper. .
And if a grocer who supplies only six
pounds of sugar when money was paid
for eight, is a thief and swindler, why are
not theatrical companies who render only
three-quarters of a play when full price
has been paid by the audience to see the
whole performance as advertised, cheats
and swindlers also ? The cases are
parallel. The result must be parallel
also. And why will not the same
principle of law which would convict the
grocer, convict the theatieal company as
well i .
We are well sware of the discouraging
eflcct a small audience must have upon
all actors. That is to be expected and an
actor might well be pardoned if he failed
to exert himself as much when confronted
by few people as he would do before a
larger house. But the deliberate short-
ening of a play because the receipts are
not up to the manager’s desires is a pretty
form of swindling practiced upon those
present who have paid their money for
the privilege of seeing the play entire.
It is not right. And it should not be
done. But that it will continue we have
no doubt, and neither do we doubt that
the people will submit to it in future as
they have in the past. life would,
however, suggest, that the advertisements
and programmes of those companies
indulging in this practice, should have
one of the following captions: ‘To be
played entire in case the hall is filled" 01
“The following programme will be short-
ened according to the vacant seats in thi-
hall."
The public would then know what to
expect, and if swindled would feel less in-
clined to resent it.
W
Grateful Democrats.
There were many “great and good”
men who, during the past election,
allowed their desire for notoriety to play
sad havoc with their party fealty and their
oft-expressed belief in republican princi.
pies. These were known as “indepen-
dent" republicans, and though scattereu
throughout the country, the eastern sec-
tion and more particularly, Connecticut.
was the center of their being. And ii
this little Nutmeg state no place was mon
thoroughly honeycombed with this goody-
goody element than the beautiful city of
elms, New Haven. Here were congre-
gated Simeon E. Baldwin, attorney for
the always coming Hartford and Harlem
railroad ; Professor William G. Sumner of
Yale College; Messrs. Frank B. Tarbell,
Arthur L. Ripley, Henry J. Mattoon,
Arthur T. Hadley and Daniel C. Eaton,
prominent merchants and citizens. All
these gentlemen rendered their utmost.
support to the democracy by bolting the
nomination of Mr. Blaine and working,
talking and acting with the “independent”
faction. So far so good.
Ataeaueus of the democrats of New
Haven, held just prior to the recent town
election there were nominated on the
town ticket, for hag/wards, Messrs. Sini-
eon E. Baldwin, William G. Sumner,
Frank B. Tarbell, Arthur L. Ripley,
Henry J. Mattoon, Arthur T. Hadley and
Daniel C. Eaton. This portion of the
democratic ticket was elected and the
above gentlemen are duly qualified to act
as haywards. Their duties during the
coming year will consist in keeping the
streets of their much loved city free from
marauding swine and kindred animals.
And yet there are some republicans
uncharitablo enough to say that:democrats
are ungrateful and have not a proper es-
timation of true worth! Verily, in this
case at least, they have shown their sense
of “eternal fitness."
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Steamboat for the Coming Season.
At a meeting of the New York and
Norwalk Steamboat Company, one day
last week, it was decided that a sidewheel
boat of superior accommodations and
speed would be put on the route between
New York and South Norwalk on the lat
of May next, and run through the season
to the lat of November or December.
The propeller City of Norwalk which is
now on the dry dock in New York
making very extensive repairs, will run in
connection with the sidewheel boat for
the transportation of all heavy freight, so
as to relieve the passenger boat and give
the accommodation needed to the public.
The fare will probably be at the very low
figure of former years, 50 cents for an
excursion ticket and 35 cents single ticket
one way. '
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Tho State Normal School.
Steady growth has marked the history
of the Normal school at New Britain the
past-year, and the institution was never in
so prosperous a condition. The attend-
ance has been 210, larger than ever before.
Two'classes of sixteen each were gradu.
ated, and with one exception the ladies
are all teaching. The winter class num-
bers but thirteen. Forty—five are at pres;
out candidates for graduation in J une,
1885, and the entering class is by far the
largest in the recent history of the school.
Examinations for admission are now held
in various towns instead of at New Britain
alone. There will be one at the Center
school, Norwalk, on Saturday, January 3.
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Brayton Ives, of this any owns a copy of the
Gutenbergrbibls—the first book ever printed.
The only other copy owned in thit- country In
that in the Leunox Library. Yesterday a copy
was sold in Loud-m, at the great sale of t e
L aton Park collection, for O o modest sum of
,000. It was bought by Quaritcb. and prompt-
ly offered by cable to Mr. Ives at a 8118!“. ad-
vance. The cable that time h “I the curious
luck to strike the only man in a nation of
56,000,000, — fully supplied with the article
offered for sale.— Tribune.
Colonel Ives is a son-in-lsw of Rev S.
B. S. Bissell, and was chief on the staff of
the late General 0. S. Ferry, and subse-
quently commanded a cavalry regiment
in the late war. He has been president of
the New York stock exchange, is a gradu-
ate of Yale college and a man of fine liter.
ary tastes, as well as a successful Wall
by and with the advice of the senate in
secret session, wipe out at a single stroke
the whole sugar and tobacco tariff
schedules, why not with every other
commercial commodity they ask? It must
be admitted that the proposed treaties are
of a legislative character gravely affecting
the revenues, and as the lower House
of Congress is always and especially sensi-
tive and jealous of its prerogatives,
therefore it is quite generally believed
that at least the Spanish. treaty will fail,
because of opposition to the methods
resorted to, to accomplish the ends
rather' than and in addition to, the
objections to disturbing our own present
revenue system in so important particulars
as sugar and tobacco. On these grounds
many democratic senators, it is claimed,
will oppose the treaties, who are really in
favor of the free.trade heresies of their
p arty.
NICARAGUA CANAL soavnv.
Arrangements have been made at the
navy department for an expedition to sur-
vey the proposed route of the Nicaragua
canal. The expedition will be under the
command of Civil Engineer A. G. Menocal,
who has been before on similar duty, and
he will be assisted by CivilEngineer Robt.
E. Peary, of the navy, and Ensign W. I.
Chambers. The latter officer was a mem-
ber of the Greely relief expedition, and
commanded the Loch Garry. The mem-
bers of the expedition are to start for
Panama on the 20th instant, and from
thence they will proceed to Nicaragua.
The details of the expedition are not yet
known. Secretary Chandler was last year
favorable to sending a similar expedition
to make a survey of the coaling stations
provided for by resolution of congress at
the coaling harbors of Golflto and Chiriqua,
and also to determine the practicability
of the route for a railroad across this sec-
tion of the isthmus. In this purpose he
been known as the Nicaragua canal
scheme, and which he has now secured
the treaty right to prosecute.
IMPORTANT INrEnEs'rs TO COMBINE.
tion is to do and is not to do.
MORE CABINET TALK.
Cleveland‘s cabinet.
civil service proclivities.
cabinet, and yet no man yet mentioned
has the culture, the statesmanship and
man for the secretaryship of state.
is not selected it will be because his party
tion.
tioned as the New England representative
of democracy in the cabinet, although the
independents or mugwumps are said to
prefer Hon. Charles R. Ingersoll to either
Eaton or Waller. Mr. Eaton has been
jeercd a good deal by his free-trade asso-
ciates for having voted against the Morri—
son bill last session, and then going home
and being defeated for congress by the
Yankee manufacturers in his district,
while Mitchell and Seymour, who voted
for the free-trade measure, were reelected .
It is the “poetry of politics and the irony
of fate.”
Mr. Seymour made his maiden speech
in the House last Thursday on the report
of the committee on commerce, of which
he is a member, in favor of the establish—
ment of a Board of Commissioners of
Inter-State Commerce to regulate the rail-
road freight “pools" and combinations by
reason of which the people suffer and
complain. His remarks clearly showed
that whatever he might be in his views as
to the tarifi, he was no champion of rail-
road monopolies and their traffic exactions.
AFTER THE orrrcss.
It is estimated that ,ab0ut 4,000 letters
from office seekers are received by the
democratic members of congress every
day. “Every democrat in the House has
been flooded since congress convened,"
said a member. “I guess there's an aver.
age of not less that twenty such letters for
each member every day.” Democratic
congressmen estimate that there are twen—
ty-five applicants for every post ofiice
appointment. As there are about forty
thousands post offices, this accounts for
just one million of Cleveland’s supporters,
leaving still four million who prefer a
foreign mission or clerkship.
'rns PENSION niLI. AS nsrosrsn.
The House committee of appropriations
reported the pension appropriation bill
today. It appropriates $60,000,000, but
does not appropriate the unexpended bal-
ance now to the credit of the pension
oflice. This will amount to about $30,-
000.000, and will be covered into the
treasury. ' Many congressmen of both
parties have professed a desire to have the
Mexican pension bill pass at this session.
With the senate amendments it is undoubt-
edly the fairest pension bill yet perfected,
and if the members are as anxious for its
passage as they profess it ought to become
a law at this session.
DAxorA.
Senator Harrison has made two power.
ful and really unanswerable arguments in
favor of the admission of.Dakota as a
state. The democrats of the senate, how-
ever, feel the necessity of not letting in
any republican state just now, because
their majority is so slender. This is a
case where partizan motives and not love
of country or love of jiistice, will rule.
THE HOLIDAY ADJOURNMENT.
A resolution has been prepared bya
number of representatives providing for
the adjournment of congress from the 20th
instant to the 2d proximo. The ways and
means committee, however, has taken no
street banker.
action in the matter.’
novel and unexpected-shape: ‘- Theljfi's'ilg, 351163? fiéiimféf 'Pllfiber‘ '2‘
was restrained by Secretary Frelinghuysen ,
who has all along exhibited an “uncom-
mon anxiety” to further what has long
In view of the fact that the importation
of American pork is still prohibited by
Germany, and that hostile measures are
now being threatened by that country
tgainst petroleum, a powerful combination
of the two interests is being formed, look-
ing to a firm and decisive stand by the
new administration and the new congress
in regard to both of these essentially im-
portant branches of American exports, at
least so says the democratic Post of this
city, which now speaks its mind unreserv-
edly as to what the incoming administra-
The civil service associations throughout
the country are urging the appointment
of Senator Pendleton to a place in Mr.
The old line demo-
.arats will enter a protest against such a
recognition of one to whose doors they
ay all the embarrassment the party is now
inder, owing to the civil service law.
[‘he Ohioians are partibularly vigorous in
their denunciation of their senator and his
They say he
cannot possibly get the endorsement of
his own state, and that Cleveland would
soon be on bad terms with his party
leaders if Pendleton was placed in the
courtly manners that so eminently fit a
If he
cannot stand so much gentility and educa-
Our Mr. Eaton is now freely men-
rnsxon SPOLIATION CLAius.
The French spoiliation claims bill has
been passed by the senate, sending all
s‘uch claimants to the court-“9f clai s.
(fiche cl k"
origiogting'frofn»00"necti t, it is skid}.
than‘lg om any oth utute. “-5. 5, -
srAiifiNo MACHINERI: nit-z A I0'Ucn"l,200
' MILES AWAY.
The president will start the machinery
of the New Orleans exposition on the 16th
inst., by electricity. The wire will be run
directly from the Executive mansion to
the exposition building, and the touch of
the president on the key at the White
House and will set the machinery in mo-
tion at the New Orleans and of the wire.
Members of the supreme court, delega-
tions from the Houses of Congress, cabinet
officers and diplomatic representatives
of foreign countries will be in attendance
at the Executive mansion to witness the
unique opening. It will be a novelty of a
very striking character to have the wheels
set in motion by the president through an
electric wire twelve hundred miles in
length. The incident in itself will be a
notable illustration of the triumphs of
science, and will advertise the exposition
far more than the presence of the president
could do.
rm: WASHINGTON MONUMENT CELEBRATION.
A joint resolution was passed in the
senate on Mr. Sherman’s motion, appoint-
ing February 21 as the day for celebrating
the completion of the monument, the 22d
occuring on Sunday. The resolution also
authorizes the secretary of the treasury to
have cards of invitation suitable to the
occasion engraved in the bureau of en-
graving and printing, and appropriating a
further sum of $7,500 to the amount
already authorized to be expended in the
celebration. General Sheridan‘is to act
as chief marshal.
THE PLAGUE AND irs CAUss.
A report was received by the health
conference,’ which has been holding its
sessions here, from Dr. J. 0. Carson, in-
spector of the state board of health of
Kentucky, detailing the results of his
visit to the plague-stricken district of
Kentucky and Virginia. He says that
there is no mineral poison in the water,
either dried up or became stagnant pools,
cholera germs to inspect.
has made a special study of the disease
and not break the bottle.
CONNECTICUT POSTMASTBRS.
of confirmation.
postmaster of Wilton.
Thursday evening.
PERSONALS.
Miss Hessic Wallstood, of Greenwich
is visiting friends here.
here successfully.
Hon.Joseph D. Plunkett, of New Haven
the electoral messenger from Connecticut
presented himself to-day to Vice.Prcsiden
votes of our state for Cleveland and Hen
dricks.
Plunkett. As ever, B.
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meritorious and desirable.
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Trivpleta Twice in Less than a Year.
months ago Mrs. Hugh Blair of this county
gave birth to three children. all of whom are
a girl. making six children in less than a year.
can, as follows :
Less than twelve months ago Mrs. Hush
Blair, of Chattanooga county, Pa., gave birth to
three children. all of whom are livin and in
good health. Last Saturday evening t a same
lady gave birth to two boys and two girls,mak-
ing six children in less than a year.
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In General ‘Order No. 9, dated head-
quarters, Department of Connecticut, G.
A. R., Dec. 11, 1884, the following details
have been made by the chief mustering
officer for this vicinity :
Comrade Frank W. Perry. Act. Rep. will in-
IRS]; the officers of Post 3, Bridgeport, Jan. 1,
Commander Ed. Northrop will install the
oflicers of Post 61, New Canaan. Jan. 1, 1885.
Comrade W. S. Knapp. A. D. 0., will install
officers of Post 23, Stamford, Jan. 1, 1885.
of Post 12. Norwalk, Jan. 7. 1885.
Comrade Issac L. Mead. A. D. 0. will install
ofiicers of Post 48, South Nor-walk. Jan. 5, 1885.
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A Texas cattle man married a refined
young lady belonging to the best society
of Dallas. A friend meeting him shortly
after his marriage con ratulated him
on his happy fortune. “ t’s all right, but
I had to make sacrifices,” re lied the
newly made husband shaking is head.
“What sacrifices 1’" “I’ve had to give up
going to bed with my boots and gun on
when I come home tired."-—-Tezas fittings.
A St. Louis editor, who started without
a cent fort years ago, is now worth
$100,000. is fortune is all owing to his
own ener _ , industry and frugality, and
the factt at an uncle recently left him
$99,999.99.-—Philadelphia Cull.
List of letters remaining in the Post
Ofilce, at Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 13:
Allen brother- .rs. Bsels, Mrs. Maggie
Bvxbee, Miss Emma 1". Bank. Marv Farrell.
Kare Finnorty, Mrs. Abbie C-Fla 1;. Alexander
Hat-ting, Miss Bridget Hickey, r. Hardman
( botogta ber), bliss E. B. Jones, John Lycctt,
.\ iss Ida loyd, Miss iAnna Bell Neuron, John
O O’Calaghan,Gi:es Plait, John Pratt, Miss
Laura Snifl'en, Mrs. L. It. Smith, Miss. Annie
Weld.
Attest, CHARLES OLMSTEAD.
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LIST OF PATENTS
Issued from the U. 8. Patent Ofiicc for the week
ending Dec. 9 for the State of Connecticut,
furnished us from the office of John H. Earle,
Solicitor of Patents. New Haven. Conn.
C. D. Warner, Ansonia, electric gage.
H. E. Bissell, Hartford, assignor t0 Bissell
Railway Station Indicator 00., station indicator.
J. Denver. New Haven, assignor 1-2 to New
Haven Car Trimming 00., car basket rack.
l (i. H. Eames .1; F. W. Ostram, Bridgeport,
. oc ,
A. H. Emery, Designer to Eme Scale 00.,
Stamford holder for testing machines.
A. c. IIohenstcjn, assignor to Benton Nichols
& 00.. New Haven. paper box.
8. E. Mower to H. G. Thom son,New Haven,
a H. G. Thompson, Milfor , machine for in-
serting sta les.
F. L. Pa mar, New London, machine for sew-
ing or quilting fabrics. -
W. H. Palmer, assignor to F. L. Palmer New
London machine for sewing or uilting fabrics.
S. '1‘. Porter, Norwich, steam iler.
J. H. Shaw, assignor to Sargent 8t 00., New
Haven sprin hingefl patents.
H. Weber, sterbury, school desk and seat.
DESIGNS.
.1. Rogers, New mam, group of statuary.
but that the wells, springs or small creeks
which soon were reservoirs of malarial
poison, besides which the air was filled
with mountain fogs laden with poisonous
germs. He says that “the disease-was
epidemic dysentery caused by malarial
poison, generally by drinking stagnant
water charged with it, aggravated by
over-crowding, improper food, want of
medical attention and the necessary con-
veniences for the care of the .sick," and
adds that the deaths in Virginia, West
Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky will
not exceed five hundred. The doctors in
attendance had a bottled up assortment of
The exhibit
was sent by the famous Dr. Koch, who
The gift was sent to the medical museum
with an admonition to handle with care
The name of S. Y. St. John was sent in
to the senate Thursday to be postmaster
of New Canaan for four years from date
John R. Comstock has been appointed
The appointments of MI‘.‘ St. John and
Mr. Dunning were both confirmed on
Hon. E. D. Culver was in the city to-day.
Mr. G. R. Merrick, of New Haven, has
just passed a civil service examination
Edmunds, at his rooms in the senate
chamber, and delivered the six electoral
The vice-president’s secretary
states to your correspondent that no such
neat, complete and tastefully arranged set
of electoral papers have been delivered
from any state as those submitted by Mr. lishers to make the book the foremost. in
A Good School for the Wee Little Ones.
-—-Mrs. A. H. Bissell at her “Carter
Place " school, has hitherto been com-
pelled to decline receiving many very
small children, whom their parents have
urged upon her, because of her inability
to secure suitable assistance for their in-
struction. Having now secured the aid
of a most competent and useful assistant,
Mrs. Bissell will open, as soon as it can be
formed, at Kindergarten class for these
little ones whose parents desire them to
thus begin in the rudiments of their first
instruction. Applications may be made
at once and we take pleasure in commend-
ing the enterprise as one exceptionally
CHATTANOOGA. Dee. 8.——Less than twelve
living and in good health. On Saturday even-
ing the same lady gave birth to two boys and
Now the above is hard enough upon the
census taker, but what are we to think of
the rendition of the exhilerating fact and
of the mathematics in Saturday’s Republi-
Commander John McGill will install officers '
I
Don’t Give Up. '
—The chances are in yourj‘aoor. Thous
nds of,_gases of consumption, catafirh,
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5
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that you will be able to decide for your-
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they are so widely dispensing.
If, however, you do not wish to consult
them at present, drop a postal card and
ask them to send to you their Treatise on
Compound Oxygen. From this vou will
gain all the information required to get an
intelligent idea of the nature and action
of this new remedy for chronic diseases,
and so be able to judge for yourself
whether or not it will be beneficial in your
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Frank Leslie’s Sunday Magazine.
The opening number for January, 1885,
of this favorite magazine is a remarkably
brilliant holiday one; most of the contents
are timely and appropriate, and are edify-
ing, instructive and entertaining. “The
Angel Chimes; a Christmas Story.” “The
Dominion of Canada," ”A Missionary’s
Letter to the Youngsters at Home,"
“Glanees at Bible History—No. 1: From
the Creation to the Dispersion," and “Re-
ligious Art in the Greek church,” are
finely illustrated and replete with interest.
“Representative Religious Journalists" is
a new feature, the Rev. Dr. Errett, of the
Christian Standard, is the first sketch,
with portrait. In the “Home Pulpit” is a
sermon by Dr. Talmage, the editor, who
has also a characteristic article, “The
Drink Devil." Among the portraits are
those of the Right Rev. Samuel Seabury,
the first American bishop, and of Rev.
Dr. Paret, recently elected bishop of
. Maryland—the earlest and latest of Ameri—
bishops. The price is 25 cents a number,
or $2.50 yearly, postpaid. Mrs. Frank
Leslie, ublisher, 53, 55 and 57 Park
Place, ew York.
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Godey’s Lady‘s Book for January is the
prize story number; containing “Made-
moiselle’s Masqueiade," a pretty story
from the pen of Mary E. Bradley, who
won the $200 prize in the December com-
petition. The current issue of the maga-
zine is a remarkably attractive one. It
contains some very useful designs for
Christmas tree ornaments, together with
instructive articles concerning their man-
ufacture, and giving some new ideas
about holiday decorations. Those who
wish to beautify their homes during the
holiday season, and every committee that
has Christmas work on hand, will find
Godoy’s full of help and suggestions. The
publishers have also presented every sub-
scriber and buyer of the January number
with a beautiful imported Christmas card.
The January number contains the opening
chapters of a new serial called “Under
’ Gray Skies.”
I and “The Story of an Elopement," both
I: reach a climax, and there are more clever
short stories than usual. Among them
we notice: “Love’s Afterglow,” by F.
O. H.; “Jack’s Plan," by Mary Blairc;
and “Mi 3 Flossy,”-by Emily Frances
Hazard. “Little Foreet-me-not’,’ is a pa-
thetic sketch from reaI life that will touch
many hearts. Godey’s makes a better
showing than ever this month. It is evi-
dently the determination of the new pub-
the field and they are rapidly succeeding.
The lessons on dressmaking and cooking,
together with the recipes, and full size cut
paper patterns each month, are alone
worth the price ($2.00) of this magazine.
Published by J. H. Haulenbeck is 00.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
IMPORTANT.
When you visit or leave New York city, save
Baggage Expressaee and carriage hire, and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand
Central Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at a cost of one
million do‘lars, reduced to $1.00 and upwards
per day. European plan. Elevator. Restau-
rant supplied with the best. Horse cars,
stages and elevated railroad to all depots.
Families can live better for less money at the
Grand Union Hotel than at any other fix st-class
hotel in the city. 1345
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PERUVIAN SYRUP cures Dyspepsia, General
Deblllty, Liver Complaint, Bolls, Ilumors, Chronic
Diarrhea, Nervous Affections. Female Complaints.
hpd fill the diseases originating in a baltate of the
) oo . ,
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, Castoria.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she was a Miss, she clung to Castorla,
\thnlshe had Children, she gave them Castoria.
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MARRIED.
AUSTIN—SEABLES.—-In Stamford. Dec ember 10.
by Rev. Morris W. Prince, Mr. Arthur W.
Austin of Norwalk, and Miss Jennie E.
Searies of Stamford.
Mam-CAHILL.—In Norwalk, Nov. 29, by Rev.
Father Treanor. Mr. Wm. F. Mead and Miss
Nellie Cabill, all of this town.
DIED.
McConka.—In South Norwalk,Dec. 13, Joseph
McCormick, aged 63 years.
Burrs—1n Wilton, Dec. 12,0harlcs H. Betts in
his 60th year.
Dorm—In East Norwalk, Dec. 11th, Walter W.
Doty. in his Slat year.
I"- FOR SALE.
MILCH COW.
Address Box 421,
32-tf
Norwalk, Conn.
NOTICE—Steamboat Tickets will be
redeemed by D. S CURTIS, at the Dan-
bury &Norwalk Railroad Depot, N orwalk,
,if presented on or before Saturday, 'De-
cember 20th. 1t51
Notice. ‘
NATIONAL BANK or NORWALI,
Norwalk, Ct. Dec. 10,1884.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this
Bank for the election of Directors, and any
other proper business will be held at the Banking
Heuse, Tuesday, Jan. 13th, 1885. Polls open from
RSI. m. to 12 m. H. P. PRICE. Cashier.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that application will be
made to the next General Assembly of this
State to authorizes the City of South Norwalk, to
issue $20,000.00 Water Fund Bonds to take the
lace in part of $80,000.00 of original Water Fund
onda issued for the purpose of defraylng the cost
of constructlon of the Water Works of said City.
Dated at the City of South Norwalk, Conn., this
13th, day of Dec., 1884. 4161
MEN WANTED.
To sell our nursery products, on salary and ex-
psnses paid by us or if preferred on commission—
ork every month in the ear for ener tie and
reliable men—Business eas ly lesrned— ages lib-
eral—'l'erms and outfit free. Address stating age
Election of Directors will be held at the Bankln
House, Tuesday, January 13th, 1895. Polls ope:
flan i1 o’clock a. m. to 12 in.
PENSIONS
And. Government Claims my
Solo Business. Thousandshavo
Rights Neglected.
ADDRESS, Free of Charge,
Gon.W.2.NOBLE,Brld¢eport
painful and .fiesperatc Estiml‘agterg-have. . ' "
“Dreeing 0f the Weird," _
'word the MAGAZINE becomes more and more the
by F. D. Millet. R. Swain Gifford, E. A. Abbey, H.
Conquer." illustrated by Abbey; important papers
on Art, Science, etc.
and lncloslng stamp, R. G CHASE it 00. _ ,
“goo Chase Nurseries.) Geneva, N. '1 . HARPER s PBRIODIGA LS.
N t' HARPER S MIAIGIAZIIN‘ER: $4
’ .. .. . 00
0 Ice. HARPER‘S WEEKLY.. 4 00
RE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders HARPER’S BAZAR ....................... 4 00
of the Falrlleld 00. National Bank for the HARPER’S YOUNG PEI )PLE.:...... 2 00
HARPER’S FRANKLIN S UARE
Slates or Canada.
Numbers for June and December of each year.
When no time is spec
that the subscriber wlshes to begin with the cur-
rent number.
M
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alytical, and C asslficd,
O
ey I‘rder or Draft, to avoid chance of loss.
pets
without the express order 0
K AT 0UP. §
You will find a fine assortment of
articles
SUITABLE for PRESENTS. ;
“’0 have an elegant line of
l
Christmas Cards,
l
Floral Designs,
Mottoes, Etc.
PETITE 0110 FEE SITE
In Fantastic Patterns. We are selling off
Millinery Goods
BELOW COST.
FANCY BREASTS.
Formerly $1.50 for 1.00. Those formerly
$1.25 for 750.
PBLTS also at Reduced Prices.
Mrs. H. I 100008.
Maliaolomo Hotel, South Norwall.
HOLIDAY GOODS!
Fine Assortment table
GLASSWARE
CHANBHIERS and HANDSOME
IABlE [AMPS
Of the Newest Patterns
Decorated Cups. Saucers. Plates.
and Tea Sets-
I‘rencb, English and American Decorations. Also
full line of
Pluto China and Porcelain Ware.
Oarving,‘1‘able and Pocket Knives
In Great Variety.
Dolls, Toys, &'c.,
AT
F. J. CURTIS& 00’s.
23 MAIN STREET.
Freight Linedireet to New York
Landing at Pier 23 E. 11.,
foot Beekman Street.
Lower Rates than by any other Lino.
THE 'PROPELLSR
City of Norwalk
0n and after Monday, Dec. 15 (till further notice,
lee permitting) leaving N orwalk, Tuesdays, Thurs-
days, and Saturdays.
Returning, leave New York, Mondays, Wednes—
days, and Fridays, from Pier 23 E. 1%., (Foot of
Beekman st.,) stopping at South Norwalk both
we s, to deliver and receive freight.
eight taken from and received for all points on
the Danbury and Norwalk, and Shepaug Railroads
at very reduced rates.
Upon application to agents, City of Norwalk will
he sent. for special lots of freight anywhere in New
York or its vicinity. _
WAD persons are forbid trusting any of the
employees of the boats on this line on account of
the owner thereof.
Juno OWNERS
SHOULD USE THE
5‘ NEVERSLIP
,m Horse Shoes
“war AND
CALXS ALWAYS SHARP.
An entire set can be changed in five minutes.
Costs less than the old style of shoeing. Send for
circulars and testimonials. The U. S. Vt BENCH. used
for removing and inserting these Calks, will be
found especially useful for household and stable.
Till-1 NEYERSLII' HORSE SHOE (30.,
36 India Wharf, Boston.
J
Sf5‘.
Seal Skin Garments
All In Trust sans.
In Seal Skin Garments.
Tits Its 000 and
U ’ 0 I’l‘lOBS Cannot be Beaten
By any house in the Fur Trade.
HENRY S] EDE, Farrier,
14 West 1411: Street. New York City.
N. B.—-. or great clearing sale of Fur Lined Gar-
ments will be continued for another week, or until
all are sold. Such decided bargains may not again
be offered. Do not miss them.
“51 Established Over Thirty Years.
In view of the death of Mr. Charles Betts, Super-
intendent of our Sunday-School we would deem it
proper to pass a resolution to:this effect.
VllEREAS,—ID the Providence of God it- has pleased
Him to remove by death our Superintendent who
has been so dear and so useful to us during the
past years.
Resolved, That we as a school how in grateful
submission to His will and trust that this affliction
may be sanctified to our good, that we may more
and more realize the uncertainty of all things here
below” and order our lives in such a manner that we
shall always .be prepared to die.
Resolved, That to the bereaved family we extend
heartfelt sympathy and trust that they look up to
that Saviour who was his comfort in his sickness,
and trust Him ashe did.
By order of the School.
0. N. ADAMS, Secretary.
ANTED.-—Ladles and Gentlemen to take 11100!
1 ght pleasant work at their own homes (dis-
tance no ob]ectlon)._ Work sent by mall. 32 tossa
day can be quietly made. No canvassing. Please
address at once, Globe M’f’g Co., Boston, Mass,
ox 5344.
for working peo le. Send 10 cents post- 3
age, and we wil mail. you free, a royal, :
valuable sample box of goods that will
put you in the way of making more money in a few
days than you ever thou ht possible at any business
Capital not required. on can live at home and
work in spare time on] , or allthe time. All of both
sexes, of all ages.gran ly successful, 50 cents to $5
easily earned every evening. That all who want
work may test the business, we make this unparal-
leled offer: To all who are not well satisfied we will
send $1 to pa for the trouble of writing - us. Full
particulars, li'ectlons etc., sent free. Immense pay
absolutely sure for all who start at once. Don’t de-
lay. Address, STINSON Jr 00., Portland, Maine.
ISTRICT 0F NORWALK, 38., Probate court,
000031 HUMAN
F
£0300
J. Spencer’s.
FOR
DIAMONDS Mill RICH JEWEllll
GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
FOR
FINE GOLD WATCHES
GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
FOR '
lllllES' CHATElMllE WATCHES
GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
FOR
GENTS’ MATCH BOXES
IN A VARIETY OF STYLES GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
FOR THE LARGEST SELECTION OF
—-—FINGER RINGS-—
GO TO
J. Spencer’s
FOR FINE
French Clocks and Dresses
GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
FOR
All Kinds Of American Blocks
GO 130
J. Spencer’s.
~ FOR
Solid Silver and Plated Ware
GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
For the best quality of Rolled
Gold and Plated Jewelry at
very low prices go to
J. Spencer’s.
FOR L. W. FAIRCHILD'S
PENS AND PENCILS
GO TO
J. Spencer's.
FOR ROGER’S AND WEST’S
GROUPS OF STATUARY
GO TO
J. Spencer’s.
FOR FINE
Table and Hanging Lamps
With Donnell’s Patent Burner go to
J. Spencer’s.
Don’t Forget that every Article you buy
is warranted as represented at
J. SPENCER’S.
3 Main Street. N orwalk.
Mrs. W. Faucett
No.3 Water St. Norwalk,
73 Main St. :50. Norwalk,
Is row prepared to show the La-
dies 3. Full Line of
MILLINERY 00008.
IN ALL
The Latest Styles.
M001'0l000000l 0 00001010.
A large assortment constantly on
hand, and made to order at
Short Notice.
Our Regular
OPENING
OF
Trimmed Bonnets,
AND
30 UN D HAT S.
Will take place on
Thursday, Friday lsamrlal,
0
01‘. 16, 17 and 18.
RESPECTFULLY,
MRS W. FAWCETT.‘
November 26th, A. D., 1884.
Estate of JOSEPH BALLARD, late of Norwalk,
in said district deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath 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, roperly attested, within
said time. will be debarre 'a recovery. All persons
lndebted to said Estate are requested to make im-
mediate payment to
ASENATH G. BALLARD
8t49 ' . Executr x.
——-1885.-—
HARPER’S MAGAZINE.
ILLUSTRATED.
With the new volume beginning in December,
HAarEs’s MAGAZINE will conclude Its thirty-fifth
year. The oldest periodical of its type, it is yet in
each new volume a new magazine not simply be-
eause it presents fresh subjects and new pictures,
but also, and chiefly, because it steadily advances
in the method itself of magazinemaklng. In a
faithful mirror of current life and movement. .
Leading features in the attractive programme for
1885 are : new serial novels by Constance Fenimorc
Woolson and W. D. Howells; a new novel entitled
“At the Red Glove ;" desrlptive illustrated papers
Gibson, and others; Goldsmith’s, “She Stoops to
LIBRARY, One car 52 03.)..1000 b
Postage Free to all an scrim era In the United
The volumes of the Magazine begin with the
filed, it will be understood
The last eleven semi-annual volumes of Harper’s
me, in neat cloth binding, wilt be sent b
a , postpald on receipt 01' $8 per volume. Clot
.ases, for binding, to cents each—by mall,postpald
Index to Ha r's M lne, Alphabet , An-
or volumes 1 to 60, inclu-
lve from June, 1850, to June, 1880. one vol., Svo,
10th, 94 OO.
Remittances should be made by Post-0010a Mon-
Newspa are not to copy this advertisement
HAarsit e Baoruxns. -
ber
Address, HARPER & BROTHERS, New York. I '
. For Sale.
A Chestnut Standing Desk. App'iyhill: 0171-108
AThree terms or your.
Address: 6E0.
IRMA HEIINABYJor both sexes. 875 per term
Ad 1 0 sad.
.Coox. ru.n.iv>?e'iiii§§i.‘iiie3ffa.r
Watch:
Games
Cabinets
Porcolams
Bionic
Etc, "ills
Ale,
premises, and Rhine Wine onl
—Pursuant to the laws of this
relatingto the sale of intoxicating liquors, at the
building owned by John Way at the East end of
1..
- Noi-
Dated at Norwair,'Conn.,cne out day armin-
liereby ee ppl
endorsed by five 8 actors and tax [’8le O. defined
by the law of the town of Norwalk.
inEsau-41, Norwalk, December am, last.
HEEEOOOS
Hulllal Prosonls
VISIT
[,1]. W. Outlay & Co,
20 e 22 JOHN s'r.
NEW roux.
LARGEST—INABILITY
- to select from.
Lowest Price to Pay.
48
To the Commissioners of Fair-
fiem llulmly.
'll'he undersigned hereby applies for a license to
c
1..
Spirituons and Intoxicatlng quuors,—-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 intoxicatin liquors, at the hnild-
lng owned by Joseph Began,
ue, in the town of Norwalk, in said county.
0. 6 Franklin Aven-
Jorm MADDEN.
Signed,
Dated at Norwalk, Conn., the 5th day of Decem-
er 1884.
I hereby certify that the above application Is en-
dorsed by five electors and tax payers asdefincd by
the law of the town of Norwalk.
. ' Dated, Norwalk, December 8th
2100
884
1 .
HENRY It. sounds, Town Clerk.
To the Commissioners of Fair-
fiold County.
;I!‘he undersigned hereby applies for a license to
se —
Lager Beer and Cider, to be drunk on the
Slate now in force
Bridge. at South Norwalk, in the town of
k, in said county.
ed Rowan F. Sunnis,
188‘.
that thoabovea leatlon is
HENRY K. 3m, Town Chi.
N QR W A LK "on; BITE. ....T..U.E..S-D»A~-Y-,--~2DE GEM B FIR-1 6;”"1884
ll
WW” 5:3" “ Few '
DWARI) STREET
suit the times.
”Air- on
FOR YOUR
DRY GOODS ,
FANCY Goons
. Hosrery, Underwear, &c..
3T0 make Holiday Gifts With‘ Many Special Bargains to .
In fact the Whole SLOCk at the In Plush, Spun Silk, R
Very Lowest Prlces.
Known for years.
EDWARD STREET,
No, 5 GAZETTE BUILDING.
381v
Carts
Sleds
Skates
Banks
Balls
Tops
Drums
Banjos
Games
Books
Flutes
SLEIGHS!
W. H. SMITH & CO,
15 and 17 WATER ST.,_NORWALK.
Trumpets
Fiddles
Tamborines
Puzzles
SLEI
Offer at Manufacturer‘s Price,
Work Boxes
Toilet Sets
Pocket Books
Foot Balls _
H‘Obby Horses
Velocipedes
Wagons
Harmonicas
Work Baskets
Butter Dishes
Chandeliers
Tool Chests
Blacking Sets
Majolica ~
Magic‘Lanterns
GHS!
ALBANY AND PORTLAND SLEIGHS,
A DOUBLE OR SINGLE.
Sleigh Bells for Body "and Shafts.
Lever Gutters, 00m She—lists,- Iron and Wood.
TOYS! HOLIDAY GOODS! TOYS 1'
Masks
Canes
Whips
Mugs
Desks
Dolls
Pianos
Trunks
Trains
Oastors
Cutlery
Gages
Knives
Arks
&O., &c.
Useful and Ornamental Goods Suit-
able for the Adults and Young in great
profusion and variety at such low
prices as to suit all, at
E. K. LOCKWOOD’S.
--~—- AT—n»
money.
A SPECIAL BARGAINS
BRYANT, BESSE s CO’S.
Men’s Odd Pants, $2 and $2.50.
Overcoats, $5 and $6.
Men’s and Youth’s Suits, $7.50 and $8.50.
BOY’SE OHILDREN’S suTs,$z.oo,$3,$3.oo.
Their Goods are far ahead of anything ever before offered for the
They are neat and desirable
REMARKABLE BARGAINS,
Ask to see our Unlaundried Shirtsfor 50 cents.
less Socks 15 cents, two pair for 25 cents.
Horse Blankets, From 60 Cents Up.
One Low Price To All.
All Made Welcome and Treated Equal.
BRYANT, BESSE & 00.
{ENE GREAT BARGAIN Ill-WEEDS.--
Seam-
WEO WISE.
3001's A" SHOES,
OFFERS SPECIAL BARGAINS.
In Ladies French and American Kid,‘ Pebble Gout, Cloth and Kid
‘ . Some lots soiled goods loss than half cost
I' rench Kid, regular $4.50 Shoe for $2.50 mostly small sizes.
Ladies Pebble Goat Button, 8 good $3.00‘shoc'ior $2, mostly slim
A good chance for those having narrow feet to get a perfect
Lot Men’s Rubbers 50
L01: B0 '5 G 't
The best American Kid, 83 shoes ever sold iii N035:
Men’s Shoe Special. The Douglass $3 shocfii‘he Fearless 2.50, and the
Stoga Booth, 0 good boot, $1.90, ti 0
Old Reliable $2 25. The best Boot to keopfloft and turns water, all]
Top Shoes.
widths.
crs.
75 cts.
hand work, $4.
88033 FOR ALL
fit at low prices.
Lot Children’s shoes 50 cts., was sold at. $1.
best $2 Shoes in the market-
29 Main so, Norwalk, Conn.
ms: """" A H. HOYTFW‘
DEALER IN
1‘
. Emma, l
A SPECIALTY.
Lot Ladies Rubbers§5 ofs.
First Quality Rubber Goods, an Kinds
All at the Very Lowest Prices!
1’. S.-—-0ne Lot Ladies Shoes. All kinds. i' $1, worth $2. and 53.
A. H. crown,
Under Opera House, .Wall Street, Namath.
One lot
One lot
;
1 .
H. ' ". '
'I‘xILh‘“ 1 1 ii
THEE.
Successor to
E. Quintard’s Son.
AT THE OLD STAND
Opposite Horse Railway ileum.
Parlor Suits
F5.-
.1!
1‘
amil, Hair Cloth,
&c., at low prices.
BUFFALO LOU NG ES.
Best in the market, from $6 upwards, in
Hair Cloth, Cretonne, Tapestry, Val.
vet and Moquette Carpets. Come
and see the Moquettes, the
first ever shown in this
vicinity, the latest
style of covering.
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At $32.50, $3, $3.50, $4.50, $5, $5.50,
$6.50, 837, $7.50, $8 and $9. Elegant
Leather, Gold Embossed and
Stained Rockers.
PATENT SPRING REED 000K008,
At $7.50, $9, $9.50 and 55512.
Folding Carpet Rockers.
At all prices.
Walnut Chairs & Rockers.
In great variety.
Upholstered Easy Chairs
Very comfortable and easy prices.
Chamber Suits,
In Walnut, Ash, Chestnut, Rosewood,
Painted and Stained; come and see
‘ them, they will suit.
WALL POCKETG,
With Hand Painted and Slat Fronts.
Corner & Side Brackets,
Various neat and tasty designs.
Foot Rest Frames,
For Upholstering with Embroidery &e.
Plain Top Stands,
Also for covering by the Ladies.
INLAID STANDS
With Cribbage, Checker and Backgam.
mon, thereon.
Music Cabinet In Ebony,
A new and handsome article for the
Ladies.
CYLINDER ROLL TOP DESKS, LA—
DIE’S DESKS, and DESKS and BOOK
CASES COMBINED, LIBRARY, MAR-
BLE TOP, CENTER. and WALNUT and
ASH EXTENSION TABLES.
Plush Top Stands.
Wflllllll FIUWBI‘ 01 000000: 301008,
FOLDING BED,
Complete new Styles, with Wire Mattias.
es, low prices.
BOOK AND MUSIC RACKS.
. LSO
Wire Beds and Cots.
Hair. Cotton, Wool, Rattan and Excelsior
Mattrasses, Pillows, Bolsters, 5m.
Husks, large or small quantity
CHILDREN’S CHAIRS AND ROCKERS.
Live Geese Feathers.
Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Bureaus,
stands, etc., etc.,
At Very Low Prices.
Call and Examine when in want of
anything in my line.
Joseph B. ' Ells,
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
NUVELTIES IN TRIMMINGS
AND
PLAID SCARFS.
Our Assortment of
Fancy Feathers
Is Complete.
'ash-
A new lot of
Ladies’ and Children Underwear
Just Received.
Madame Griswold’ Corsets.
And others.
We have
A perfect fit guaranteed-
HAIR GOODS A Specialty.
TRY OUR FRENCH WATERWAYS.
(“ombings Made Up.
We sell the
BUCKEYE COOK BOOK.
Olenlle, Araslnot Oaloiro Embroidery.
MISSES ST. JOHN.
33 Main Street.
GRAN [)
Tearing Out Sale!
OF
WALL PAPER.
Balance of Spring Stock.
3000 00LLS 00 GILTS.
Look at these Prices.
PLAIN GILTS,
371} cents per roll.
EMBOSSED GILTS,
50 cents per roll.
Offer good for one month.
J. l. PROWITL
47 Main Street.
Norwalk Chronicler