_ NORWALK 13111131113.“ Tuesday, Dec 76, 1884. “Swearing off” time approaches. —Elegant hanging lamps at Jaqui’s. —Great bargains in clothes wringers at Jaqui‘s. ——One of Wood’s first quality Organs for sale at a bargain at J. Spencer‘s. —cher and Ague, and all forms or Ma- laria promptly cured by Holland’s Pills. The second of the Athcnarum sociables will be held on Friday evening of this Week. 3 -P0tter‘s music store, Norwalk, Pufnos and Organs for sale and to rent for cash or installments. The annual sociable of the Phalanx will be held in their hall on the evening of December 31. «Edward Street makes a fine display of Holiday Goods. Everybody should cx- amine them. Couples who get married on Christmas day stand a chance of getting cheated out of one set of presents. The Fairfield County Agricultural so- ciety will hold their annual meeting at the Mahackemo to.morrow. —Foor Rssrs for presents to gentlemen, in great variety of styles no w finishing at Paine’s, 48 Canal street, Boston. The installation exercises of the Rev. Edward Anderson will take place in the Congregational church this evening. The New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad company has declared a semi-annual dividend of five per cent. ——Lsmas AND Gax'rs‘ EASY Cnams for holiday gifts in great variety have just been finished at Paine’s, 48 Canal street, Boston. Mrs. S. W. Haincs of Poplar Ridge, N. Y., nee Miss Evelyn “’hceler, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Wheeler. ’ By the sinking of a Mississippi river steamer last week Buffalo Bill's Wild West combination lost all its buffalos, mountain sheep and other animals. The but making apprentices of this place will give a sociable at Fisher‘s Hall next Friday evening for the benefit of the Norwalk hatters.—~Bethel Cor. ~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. Public speakers and singers find B. H. Douglass & Sons‘ Perfected Capsicum Cough Drops a sure remedy for hoarseness. Retail price, 15 cents per quarter pound. ——You can let your clothes lie in the water as long as you wish if you use " Spence’s Sky Billing Book ” for bluing. Sold by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk, Conn. It is forty-nine years ago last Wednes- day since Mr. S. Y. St.John first came to this town. No one regrets his coming as he is an honor to the town—New Canaan Messenger. The Sumner Union League club will hold an “old folks‘ concert" at the Athen- teum Thursday evening. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the club and the Mission church. ' —-Go to R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk Conn., and get a sample free of the “ Sky Bluing Book.” It has no equal for bluing clothes. No streaks, no greenish tinge, and a perfect ultramarine blue. We know, for we have tried it. Elias Howe, jr., Post 3, G. A. R., at Bridgeport, was inspectedThursday even- ing by Assistant Inspector James N. Coe, of Post 17, of New Haven. Delegates from Douglas Fowler and Buckingham Posts, of Norwalk, were present. The shell fish commissioners granted the following deeds to oyster grounds last weekz—John McGuinness, 20 acres, Greenwich; H. W. Cole, 10 acres, Nor- walk; Hulse and Hollins, 25 acres, Nor. walk; C. W. Raymond, 127 acres, Stam- ford. A New York clothing house gives a “double-ripper" to each boy who purchases a fifteen dollar suit. By the aid of the “ripper” the boy‘s clothes are so badly ripped that he needs another suit in less than a month. Some clothing dealers are enterprising and far seeing. Joseph H. Dunning as postmaster at South Norwalk', and Selleck Y. St. John as postmaster at New Canaan, have been re-appointed by the president. As their appointments will cover a period of four years the prospects of the democracy as regards local offices are materially lessened. —-—We consider the “ Sky Bluing Book” a wonderful discovery. Never before has an ultramarine 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 frbm R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk, Connfland try it. The schblltrs of the Union school [city] propose to give a public entertainment in are school hall next Friday evening,'con- sisting of music, dialogues, recitations and the like. They propose raising money to add to their library fund. The state will give them fifty dollars when they raise a like amount.—Republican. The reports of the shell fish commis- sioners to be submitted to the legislature show that 600,000 trout have been placed in the different waters of the state. During the coming year about 450,000 will be distributed. The shad catch has been remarkably heavy, the number of fish being between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000. Taxes an oyster grounds amount to $6,500, most of whichhas been paid. A reward of $50 is offered for the re- covery of the bodies of Captain Burr Hughes and a deck hand named Christo- pher Hughes, of the tug boat which was recently wrecked by a boiler explosion near Stamford. Captain Hughes was a man twenty-six yeors old, five feet eleven inches in height, blue eyes, reddish brown moustache and brown hair. Christopher Hughes was thirty years of age, five feet nine inches in height, weighed 165 pounds and had a full, light colored moustache and hair. Communicate with James T. Donnell, 113 Broadway, N. Y. Last spring there was much money spent by oystermen in clearing their beds of starfish, whose ravages threatened to totally destroy the shellfish. It is now reported that the private beds are free or nearly so from the enemy while public beds are being damaged to such an extent as to require immediate attention. Many oystermen believe that a law should be enacted to provide for catching stars on natural beds. in order to protect private grounds, as very many stars are bred on the public beds and afterward prey on private beds. Last year an attempt to secure such a law was unsuccessful. The project will probably be revived this win- tcr. On Wednesday afternoon as the Dan- bury train, leaving South Norwalk at 2:15, was about to start on the up trip, the baggage master discovered smoke issuing from one of the trunks in his charge. Suspicious of dynamite, infernal machines, etc., etc., etc., at once filled his head, and a temporary departure was taken from that locality. No explosion occurred, however, and, growing brave, he shortly returned with reinforcements. The trunk was opened and a large package of matches contained therein was found to be on fire. The blaze was extinguished and the owner of the trunk summoned forthwith. This latter proved to be a lady passenger, who was greatlyconcerned for the safety of her apparel. It was found that no great damage had been done and the trunk and the lady continued their journey. It is safe to predict that matches will never form a part of her baggage again Christmas one week from Thursday. —Carving knives and forks at Jaqui‘s. ~—A first class job of slate. roofing done by J aqui. --Holland’s Pills are the only reliable remedy for chills and fever. The schools close Friday for their Christmas and New Year’s vacation. The Danbury and Norwalk railroad re- ceived $2,784.98 for carrying the mailslast year. —For rcnt——2 furnished rooms, corner Franklin and Union sts., South Norwalk. Mrs. E. Jones. Will. DeKlyn is going to Norwalk to do business, and has already left for that rural resort.——Danbury Nana. -——Edward Street shows the finest and largest assortment. of lrandkerchicfs this town has ever seen, and at low prices too. —Tlrc “Sky Billing Book” makes a hogs head of bluing water for 10 cents. Try it.’ For sale by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk, Conn. A slight fire occurred at the City Hote last Tuesday evening, though little dam- . age was done. The trouble was in a dc- fectivc flue. —Coughs, Colds and Sore Throat yield readily to B. S. Douglass & Sons’ Perfected Capsicum Cough Drops. Retail price, 15 cents per quarter pound. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fairfield County Bank for the election of directors, will be held at the banking rooms on Tuesday, January 13. Just before he died Vennor predicted that the next Christmas would be a green one.——Ansonia Sentinel. [It was the probability of being correct that killed him. . Every member of Norwalk Councii,No. 76, O. U. E, is requested to attend the meeting on Thursday evening next, as business of great importance is to be tran- sacted. At a directors’ meeting at the National Bank of Norwalk, held last Tuesday, Mr. D. W. Fitch was elected a director to fill the vacancy ‘causcd by the death of Syl- vester VanHoosear. _ ——If any of our readers wish for a situ- ation on salary and expenses paid, where they can have permanent employment, let them read the advertisement “Men Wan- ted" in another column. The mugwumps and independents want it distinctly understood that they do not propose to take cold victuals from the back door of the white house. They want to sit near the head of the table. —Buy B. H. Douglass 6.: Sons‘ Perfected Capsicum Cough Drops for your children ; they are harmless, pleasing to the taste and will cure their colds. D. S. and Trade Mark on every drop. Retail price, 15 cents per quarter pound. New Canaan hasoffered a reward of $50 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of chicken thieves. If we mistake not, at a recent town meeting our selectmen were authorized to offer a sim. ilar reward. They have not done so ? Why? _ . , —-The Nevcrslip Horse Shoe is an article of general use which has forced its way to the front by its simple merits. During the slippery weather no horseoWner or driver can afford to let his stock be with- out it. It is the safest, best and most economical shoe ever placed upon a horse’s foot. - The ball given by the Pioneers on Thursday evening was a most enjoyable affair. The spacious parlors at the truck house were filled with a crowd of merry dancers and the evening was pleasantly passed. Delegations from Bridgeport and other towns were present, and added to the enjoyment of the occasion. At the recent meeting of the First Con- gregational church Rev. Edward Anderson was appointed superintendent of the Sabbath school in place of Mr. A. S. Gibson, resigned. Mr. Charles A. Tucker and Miss C. E. Raymond was chosen as assistants, and the old board of deacons re— elected. The steamer Harlem having been hauled off the Norwaik route all persons holding unused passage tickets will receive their money for the same by applying to D. A. Curtis, ticket agent, at the Danbury and Norwalk railroad. The tickets, however, must be presented before Saturday of this week or they will not be redeemed. At the special city meeting on Thursday evening the committee on gates at the railroad crossing made their report. They submitted plans, but as they necessitated the planting of alarge post in the highway objections were made. The matter was finally referred back to the committee with, instructions to procure plans obviating the necessity of erecting a post in the street. They will report at another meeting to be called hereafter. The annual entertainment and supper under the auspices of the Second M. E. church was held in the Opera House last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The suppers consisted of all the delicacies of the season, and were largely patronized, many business men taking supper at the hall instead of going to their homes. The entertainment included recitations by Mr. Joseph Jennings, a solo by Miss Anna Staab, ducts by Mrs. Dr. Berry and Mr. Horace S. Hatch, and by Mrs. Berry and Frank Nash and quartettes by Misses Nickerson and Seileck and Messrs. Com- stock and Price. The male quartette Messrs. Hoyt, Price. Comstock and Warren also rendered some fine selections. As a whole the entertainment was of a high order of merit. . —Sweeping reductions in parlor stoves at Jaqui‘s. Just before eight o‘clock Friday evening Mrs. 0. E. Wilson and daughter, Miss Fannie. left their homes on Arch street to make a call upon a neighbor. They were absent but a short time, but on their return Miss Fannie found that a party of some twenty or thirty young folks had gained an entrance and taken possession of her home. She shortly recovered from her surprise and set about to entertain her guests. The visitors had brought with them :1 Stamford orchestra and the evening was pleasantly passed in dancing, etc. At 12 p. m. refreshments were served and the guests departed convinced that Miss Wilson was a charming hostess and thor- oughiy delighted with the success of the surprise party. An item was published on Saturday to the effect that Lieutenants “Kent and Bennett of Company F were among the victims who were to appear before an examining board at South Norwalk, Dec. 17th, they not having appeared before the board at Camp Couch in September. Inquiry into the matter develops the fact that there is likely to be some hard feeling over this examination. Lieutenants Kent and Bennett were notified through the adjutant of the Fourth Regiment at Camp to appear before the board for examination Sept. 2d. They did appear, were examined and passed an examination second to none of the line officers before said board. On Sept. 3, they were again ordered before the board. They reported again and stated they had been examined the day previous. The president of the board said there had been an error and they should. not have been summoned the second time. They were thereupon excused and retired, but by an error they were not reported in G. O. No. 18 as having appeared. So that in order to correct some ofilcial’s error they are obliged to appear and pass another examination before a special board. They justly feel somewhat strong- ly over this continued mistake and in all probability. will refuse to answer questions proposed by the special board, claiming that as they have passed one examination before the regular board they are exempt from any examination by any special board. NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY DECEMBER 16 1 Saturday Niclft’s Fire. About eleven o'clock Saturday evening the store in the James block, on Water street, recently occupied by James S. Earle, but lately by Joseph Seligman, a dealer in picture frames, etc., was dis- covered to be on fire. The alarm was given and a large crowd collected. Phoenix Engine and Hope Hose com- panies had a stream on the flames almost before the alarm was struck. Tire fire burned rapidly, but the firemen worked with a will and in less than a quarter of an hour the flames were all quenched. An examination of the premises was then made and conclusive evidence found that the place had been set on fire and alibcral supply of kerosene used in the operation. The store was rented on November 1 by Joseph Seligman of New York, who carries on business as an itinerant ped- dler of various articles. It was stocked with cheap picture frames and a clerk named Benjamin Wolff placed in charge. Mr. Seligman remained in New York paying only weekly visits to the store. Wolfl, who lives in South Norwalk. had entire charge of the business. On Nov. 29th an insurance of $1,500 was secured upon the stock. It is generally thought that this amount was fully twice its value at the time of the fire. " A little before eleven on Saturday a party of men were playing pool in the saloon kept by one, Parks, in the basement, under Seligman‘s store. A young boy was sitting near the stove. The latter chanced to look towards the ceiling and exclaimed,,—“Look at those spots on the wall.” Two large and rap- idly spreading spots were then noticed upon the ceiling overhead. N o particular attention was paid to them. A few moments later Mr. Parks heard a sound as of water dripping in the rear end of the room. Going towards the sound he heard a slight explosion. Hastily stepping out the back door and looking up he saw that the rear end of the store inside was on fire. He gave-the alarm to those inside the saloon and they dashed out yelling “fire." In five minutes the entire interior of the store was a mass of flame. Upon the arrival of the fire laddies two large streams of water was thrown on the fire and it was quickly subdued. In the rear end of the store was found an uncorked kerosene can with most of the contents gone. In the center of the store was a large pile of picture frames promiscuously thrown in a heap. These were saturated with kerosene and were directly over the spots noticed on the wall down stairs. Chief Prowitt climbed on to a billiard table and rubbed his hand over these spots. His hand was wet with kerosene. It was a transparent case of incendiarism. Search was made for Wolff, but he was not to be found. Enquiry at his house showed that he had gone to New York. He came back yesterday and was arrested. His trial took place yesterday. Mr. Seligman was present and was closely examined. His story did not- agree with Wolff’s inmanyimportant points,and it was hard to get facts from him. His answers to questions were misleading. Both claim to be innocent of any knowledge of or participation in the fire. But both their stories are “thin,” and improbable. It is clear that they know more of lhe matter than they wish to tell. The trial was finally postponed till to-day, and is in progress as we go to press. The entire stock in the store was destroyed. The building belongs to the William K. James estate, of which Mr. F. St. John Lockwood is executor. The upper part is occupied by families and they received a severe fright. Mrs. Geo. Tucker fainted away and was carried out in an inscnsible state. The proprietors of the adjacent stores Mrs. Fawcett and J. H. Peckwell, commenced to transfer their stock to apiece of safety, but the fire was so quickly subdued that they desisted. Had the fire o'ccurred later it would have been disastrous. As it was it was a lucky escape from serious loss. Mr. Parks’ saloon was badly damaged by water. He was not insured. The insur- ance companies in which Seligman’s in- surance is placed will refuse to pay the amount, claiming it to be incendiarism by parties interested. ...- . . , _._. A Singular Accident. Mr. Turney Cole keeps a saloon and billiard parlor on Main street, near the corner of Hoyt. On Saturday night be locked up at midnight and shortly afterwards went home. About two o’clock Sunday morning people in the vicinity were startled by a terrific explosion and the crashing of glass. Upon investigation it was found that the saloon stove had blown up and the room looked as if a large charge of dynamite had been exploded therein. The entire top part of the stove, which was a common self- feedcr, was blown to atoms and the pieces of iron were hurled through the ceiling, baseboards and walls. Every window, both front and rear, was demolished and the bar suffered considerably from flying scraps of iron. Pieces of the stove were found embedded in the walls and billiard table, while just overhead a hole had been torn large enough to admit a man. Strange as it may seem several pet canarics left in the room were not injured. Mr. Cole is of the opinion a large amount of coal gas must have generated inside the stove, which, unable to find egress, caught fire andexploded. The appearance of the wrecked store, however, inclines many to the belief that there must have been some explosive substance mixed with the coal. It does seem singular that coal gas sufficient to create such a wreck could congregate in a small stove. Mr. Cole’s loss is considerable. He is insured but has doubts as to whether his policy will cover such an accident. The saloon is now being repaired. _—.<,».___—__ Attractions at the Skating Rink. Messrs. Palmer & Halier, proprietors of the skating rink, announce a great at- traction for Saturday evening of this week. They have secured the Speedwell and Sewell combination who are adver- tised to perform wonderful feats upon bicycles. Some of these are: balancing two persons on one‘s shoulders while riding one bicycle; performing contortion acts on the shoulders of a person riding a bicycle; lightning acts of jumping, tumb- ling and turning double somersaults from the shoulders of a bicycle rider, besides many other seemingly impossible things. The price of admission hasbeen placed at 25 cents with reserved seats 10 cents extra. As this combination have been travelling over the country giving exhibitions in all the principal rinks it will probably be an event worth seeing. We trust the rink will be packed on Saturday evening and thus the enterprise of the managers be re- paid. D-l- i t i i In the death of Mr. Charles H. Betts, who died at his home in Wilton, Friday even- ing, Wilton loses one of her useful and valuable residents. Mr. Betts was a na- tive of Ridgefield, and began his business life as a clerk in Stamford, and subse- quently was in business for himself in the South. He has resided in Wilton about tcuyears,during eight of which he was post- master, and discharged the duties of that office acceptably. The Congregational church found in Mr. Betts a willing and efficient worker, and particularly the Sunday school where his previous expe- rience and natural gifts made him a moat valuable superintendent. As a friend Mr. Betta was true and generous. A widow and four sons mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. -————<9>———————— Whon You Go to New York, Go right to D. W. Granberry’s Emporium of Fine Fancy Imported Holiday Goods, John street, 20 and 22; convenient to all down-town ferries. Prices lower than up-town. Very large stock of all that is i pretty presents may be selected. Van Hoosear & Ambler, next door, are also Bluing Book" for billing clothes is perfect, well stocked with suitable Xmas gifts. a a S know what is in it till you’ve been there. And then you’re convinced thateverything penses of. constructing the water works of river, as there are many beautiful sites f or decorate according to their fancies. Wall pockets, brackets, etc., etc., consti- t- CHRIBTMAS TIME. i ,! Where to Buy your Presents for Friends i and Relatives. mas to our door, and as it is generally recognized to be atime for present giving, everybody who has a cent to spare is now revolving in his or her mind two questions ~what to get, and where to get it. Ye editor lras never had and unless he gets out of the newspaper business never will have, a cent to spare, but he has been carefully examining the Christmas goods about town (thinking what he’d like to have) and so a few words of advice to prospective buyers may not come amiss. ‘ Jacxsox nnornnag at their Wall street store have a fine se- lected stock of diamonds, gold and silver- ware. They have made great preparations for the holidays and their handsome win- dow attracts much attention. JAQUI’s across the way from Jackson‘s is filled with goods both useful and ornamental. Handsome hanging lamps and elegantly decorated tea sets are nice enough for any one’s Christmas, not to mention the num- bers of other things suitable for holiday gifts. rrxnnv AND BENEDICT have a model grocery and can furnish Christmas edibles second to none in the vidinity. - _ AUSTIN’S jewelry store is also ready to meet all de- mands of _Christmas purchasers. A. n. no" has a large stock ofboots and shoes which make serviceable presents to any one. He also has a lot of fancy slippers which are so pretty and cheap as to make need- less a wife‘s labor to carve out a pair for her husband. - oLovnn AND orsax across the street, have also a good line of these goods, and will be pleased to see all visitors. Then comes rnnD man‘s where the children delight to linger and whose pure and toothsome sweets tempt the older people as well. Candies are al- ways in demand and Mead can furnish good ones. .I. o. GREGORY AND co. have a large stock of suitable goods for presents. Drug stores always possess a sort of fascination to the public, and Gregory’s is no exception. Lots of pretty and useful things are in the windows and the store inside is even more interesting. EDWARD smasr’s is the next point of interest, and there one will find about everything in the dry goods line. Mr. S. has the largest and finest assortment of handkerchiefs we have seen and a handkerchief just at this time of year is a serviceable gift. Then, too, knick-knacks of various descr'ptions form 'a pleasant variety of articles from which But we must not forget Mr. B. coax re, of the shears and yard measures, who to select. 1 both can and will make as stylish and well fitting a suit of clothes or overcoat as can be made either in or out of New York. He will be found over Jackson’s jewelry store, and he should be called on. SCOFlELD AND norr rave a number of articles from which very MRS. FAWCETT, down Water street, has “loves of bon‘ nets” and an inspection of her stock of millinery will undoubtedly prove advan- t ageous to the customers. J. r. PECKWELL can furnish anything in :thc harness or i r class when coming from him. rorse furnishing line. Nice Whips, sleigh obes and bells, etc., are sure to be first W. H. SMITH AND 00., have guns, pistols, cutlery, sleigh bells, in fact every thing a well kept hardware store could be expected to have. masons, n the way of crockery, ornamental dishes nd vases, and majoliea ware, can meet ll demands. a. x. Locxwponls s in it. Toys are “too numerous to men- ion," and if anyone can get in there and not find something they want they must be hard to please. Pay him a visit and 3? on will see we are right. .Josarn 3. ans n fact, about everything in the furniture ine. A very pretty present is a foot rest ramc all ready for the ladies to embroider ute a large stock from which to select. ononon warm SELLECK and Selleck Brothers are both prepared f Dwyer ready to meet all demands for harness, whips, etc. or any wants in the grocery line, as is PLAISTED has some very pretty things for Xmas presents. fumery, together with the usual articles kept-in a well organized drug store, makes his store an important place to visit. then comes A large stock of the best per- And was sraxonrl’s jewelry store, where one can find the best of jewelry at the lowest prices. silver ware, statuary, handsome standing and hanging lamps, together with a large selection of diamonds and other jewels, give a present seeker a wide margin from which to tastefully arranged show windows are a good index of what is within. Gold and select. His handsome and WILLIAM Locxwoon’s meat market will furnish all with a holi- day dinner, whether choice meats or fowls are desired. Oysters, fish of all kinds,‘ and everything suitable for a Christmas feast can there be found. RAYMOND AND xrcxnnsox are also well stocked with staple and fancy groceries, and, besides, have a goodly quantity of candy which they are selling very cheap. EUGENE raxcnnn ' can fit anybody with a stylish pair of shoes or slippers. His goods are well made and of stylish appearance, and would make acceptable presents. " Jam: 1‘. nammr’r’s dry goods store attracts much attention. Dry goods, fancy‘ articles, christmas cards, etc., etc., make a good display and render a selection easy. . w. A. room has a stock of the finest drugs, and, one can be sure of the best at his store. Per- fumery, brushes, etc., etc., make up a pleasing lot from which to purchase. Next comes ' r. J. courts AND oo’s. establishment where Santa .Claus must surely visit. Toys are profuse, glassware and crockery abound, and all through the store are evidences of a large stock es- pecially ordered for the accommodation of the holiday trade. Next is nnkLrn’s bakery and confectionery which the pub. lic are so well acquainted with that we will simply say—Go there sure. ' navxx'r AND Bases , holdup their hands for Christmas trade and show an enormous stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods. Trunks, traveling bags, canes, in fact anything in the usual line they have in profusion. It‘s a good place to trade, and many excellent holiday presents may be found there. ,rnn M18888 s'r. JOHN are not behindhand in the matter: of holi- day goods as a glance at their stock will show. The ladies will not “pass by in silence,” and so we simply call their atten- tion to the fact that for fine miliinery,gt.c.:;v the Misses St. John’s stock is above ’par. 3. ll. sunnwoon also has a good stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods. A purchaser in this line ofgoods might well inspect his stock. And then comes beautiful . One week from Thursday brings Christ- cousroox naornsns, the “little giants" in the clothing trade. ducements to holiday buyers. Their repu- tation is established and one may be sure of finding their goods A 1. Gents’ fum- ishing goods of every description make a visit necessary before going elsewhere. Xmas presents, and good and acceptable ones too, are easily selected from their stock- .I. r. nuowrrr, and Taylor R: Co. have each a. goodly selection in the hardware line. A visit is necessary at both these places before com- pleting the list of holiday presents. And ononor. II. nsnroxn's furniture store should not be overlooked. Staple and ornamental furniture, brie-a- brnc, etc., etc., make desirable gifts, and Raymond hasa large assortment. Last, but not least, comc run rnoroomrnans, Messrs. F. E. Readman and C. A. Black- man. Both are excellent in their work, and are busy filling orders for holiday photographs. Orders should be left with them early to avoid the rush. We have, above, enumerated many desirable places which offer holiday at- tractions. If among them the public can- not find what they want, we give it up. They can’t be suited, that’s all. ———~—<+>~———.—. ——French china tea sets at Jaqui‘s. Photographers are crowded with work ordered for the holiday trade. The pay car went over the New York division of the Consolidated road. Wed. uesday. —Hoiiday trade is booming at Edward Street's. The public know 'where to find the goods. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the National Bank? 'of Norwalk occurs Tuesday, January 13. Mr. C. D. Cleveland has purchased William Hilsdon’s up-town market and is running it in his own interest. Hope he‘ll succeed. —Pianos and Organs for the Holidays for sale on monthly installments at Pot- ter’s Music Store, Opera House block, Norwalk. —-HOLIDAY Grins—A very large assort- ment of Easels and Screens are now being finished at Paine’s Furniture manufactory on Canal street, Boston. The annual meeting of the Norwalk fire department for the election of chief engi- near and two assistants will be held at the Pioneer rooms this evening at 8 p. In. There is nothing new in the batting question this week. Ground has, how- ever, been broken for the ncwCo-opcmtivc Hat shop of which more will appear next week. Mr. H. W. Kemp is _now installed at Comstock 3105‘ store where he will doubt- less makc himself as general a favorite as he did at his former employer’s Ferd B. mitlr. ' Our Brothers Lodge, I. O. O. F., will work the three degrees on Tuesday even. ing, Dec. 30. Samaritan Lodge of Dan- bury, have been invited to be present and witness the work. ——Mme. Demorest says that the “Sky and who better than Mme. Demorest is able to judge. For sale by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk, Conn. The three cent piece is nota useless coin when it can be passed for a dime—Anso- nia Sentiml. [And no one will be more sorry to see it supresscd thanacertain Norwalk gent who patronizes the horse cars. _ #91125 PARLOR FOLDle Bans in desk form at Paine’s Furniture Co., 48 Canal street, Boston, Mass. This bed is by far the best and lowest priced ever patented, in the form of a. nice parlor desk when closed. Notice is given elsewhere that applica— tion will be made to the next general assembly to, authorize the city of South Norwalk to‘ issue $20,000 water fund original bonds issued to defray the ex- that city. Dr. A. C. Hawes of Noroton, has in- vented a steel horse shoe, the peculiarity of which is that it is double; one part is nailed to the boot in the usualway and the other with the calks for ice traveling or can be in a few minutes changed without the aid of the blacksmith. -——Beautiful decorated toilet sets, rea- sonable prices, at Jaqui’s. The inspection of Buckingham Post, G. A. R., on Wednesday evening last, was a pleasant affair to those who partici- pated. Large numbers of prominent Grand Army men were present from other parts of the state, among whom were Q. M. General IV. H. Pierpont, Dept. Inspector George W'. Keeler, Past Dept. Commander Alfred B. Beers; Comrade Captain Dickinson, of Admiral Foote Post, New Haven; Comrade Chase, of Merriam Post, Meriden; Post Commander I. N. Crissey, Post 48, and Comrade Rev. Edward Anderson, of the department of Ohio. The inspection service was per- formed by James N. Coe, assistant in spector. When the duties of inspection had been performed some speeches ’ were made, after which the tables were spread and the comrades engaged earnestly in the work before them. While thus en- gaged some twenty-five members from Hobbie Post, No. 23, Stamford, under Commander McGill. entered the room and were fraternaily welcomed by the com- rades of Buckingham Post. The party broke up at a late hour, and each comrade departed for his home feeling well pleased with the evening’s occurrences. ____. -«> Change in the Propeller-’3 Trips. As the winterseason usually brings tern- pestuous weather,making it extremely diffi- cult for sound steamers to run on regular time, the proprietors of the propeller “City of Norwalk" have decided to discontinue their daily trips for the present and will lower the trips to three each week. Their advertisement elsewhere states the days upon which the trips will be made. Since the propeller commenced running between New York and Norwalk, every day, she has not lost but one trip and that on account of extremely stormy and foggy weather. This is an extraordinary achievement when it is remembered that the trip between South Norwalk and up- town is dependent entirelv upon the tides. ——-—————4—O—>————-“- Jim Webster has been before the corms of Austin innumerable times for various petty offenses. III: was tried for: stealing chickens one day last week. Finally the judge told him :—-“You can go. . You are discharged. The jury has decided that you are not guilty." im passed hrs hand over his brow and asked in a dazed sort of w y:—“Me not guilty!” “Yes, you are not guilty I” “ on don’t tell me so, boss. I'se neber had nufiln like_ that happen to me before. Dis am a mighty funny year anyhow. East the ’publlcans didn’t’lect dar president, and now I’se found not guilty ob tamperin’ wrd dem ., pallets I stole.”—Te.raa Sioti-mzx. .—-———————-—-OO “How‘s business?” “I’m losing money very fast now." “How 1’" “Oh, this cut- ting of railroad rates.” “How does that affect you '3” “Why, you see, I travel on passes all over these roads, and where I used to save $20 on every trip from New York to Chicago I only save $81 now. Dead loss of $19.”——Chicago News. ._————-——-OQO-————-‘—" “James," remarked Mrs. Innocence. “I was just reading about a frog serzinga man by the foot and holding him until _a railroad train cut of! his leg. Isn’t It horrible! And just to think that those awful French people eat the hideous If things."-——Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. . .___..._.. “So you think your son smokes, Mrs. Jones?" “I am sure of it Mrs. Brown. I’ve found pieces of tobacco in his pock- ets." “Dear me, dear me, I'm sorry. My son has no bad habits. I never find any. thing in his pockets but cloves and cofi’ee besns."-—Somerville Journal. With an immense stock embracing every- thing in their line they offer special in- WESTPOBT. Westport has a cash grocery. thir evening. Mr. A. S. Gibson has postponed his or- gan recital to the 29th inst. German services were held in Trinity church, city, Sunday, at 3 p. m. The fall term of the public schools closes on Friday for a two weeks vacation. There will be an oyster supper at the Cranberry Plains chapel this evening. Miss Ida Taylor of Danbury, is visiting her brother “Fritz." of the Republican. . Dr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Bouton are visit- rng friends in New York and Brooklyn. Mr. James W. Hyatt has so far recov- ered from his severe illness as to be about again. The annual 'communication of Temple Lodge, and election of officers occurs on Christmas night. ‘ The Ladies Aid Society of Christ church will meet with Mrs. H.:E. Sherwood, to. morrow, Wednesday. Wood’s satchel factory shut down last Saturday for three weeks, for the purpose of taking an inventory. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Central National Bank will be held on Tuesday, January 13. The Westport Band has again elected Mr. Andrew King leader, and a number who had left the association have returned. “Bunch of Keys” was played at the Opera House, Saturday evening to a fair- sizcd audience, and gave general satisfac- tion. The second of a series of sociables given by the young people will be held on Wed- desday evening at the residence of Mr. H. II. Belden. " The pupils of the Staples High School will give an entertainment on Friday evening. The proceeds will be applied to the purchase of books for the school li- brary. Mr. Charles L. Rockwell of Mcridcn, was in town Sunday and was one of the audience which listened to an able sermon from the Rev. Mr. Anderson at the First Congregational church. Alarge limb which is broken, and in failing lodged in a tree on the opposite side, hangs suspended across Wright street. It shouldbe removed before some damage is done by its falling. Mr. Martin Doscher commenced the manufacture of carpenters' planes at Nash‘s factory, last week. He has but seven men employed at present, but ex- pects to increase the number soon. Mrs. J. B. Betts' new house at the cor— her of Wall street and Belden avenues is progressing finely. The frame was raised last week. The plan of the house is sim- ilar to the Dr. Nolan place opposite. Daniel Daley of Saugatuck, while at work building a dock, near the west end of the new bridge, at Saugatuck, was knocked into the river by the boom of the derrick used in placing the stone. A wet- ting was the only damage. Honnecker advertises “a two pound loaf for ten cents." We shall be pleased to furnish a four hundred and fifty pound leaf for less money. This loaf may be seen in front of the GAZETTE ofilce every Sunday, weather permitting. It’s chronic. One day last week, a little fellow of this place, sent a letter to the post office for Santa Claus, in which he informed that personage, that he wanted a drum, knife, :1 rub drum, skates and a book. Un- doubtedly he expects to receive a sub- : stantial reply. The yacht Spartan, which left this place on Wednesday, bound for Florida, was detained at the mouth of the harbor, by the storm until Friday, when she set sail and arrived in New York on Saturday. Shc will‘bc supplied there with an iron keel before starting out on her voyage. W'e learn that Mr. Vanderbilt. the owner of Point Imperial, is clearing up the ground, preparatory to building a bean- tiful villa. It has often been a matter of I tore is like a prize package. You never bonds to take place in part of $30,000 of surprise that there have not been more residences built on tile east side of the which would require but little' labor to iInprovc. On Thursday night, about four 1). m., a burglar entered the office of the Lees Manufacturing Company, and after thoroughly ransacking the place, found 1133 furniture, easy chairs, bOOk 03995 and, otherwise, beingheld in place by bolts and only forty cents, which he appropriated. Perhaps disgusted that he had had so much trouble for so little gain, he set fire to a pile of cotton in the picking room, a small room adjoining the main room. The watchman soon detected the fire by the smell of the burning cotton, and immediately gave the alarm, and with the appliances at hand, the fire was soon subdued. lTire damage is estimated at $500. On Saturday afternoon three young men were driving toward N orwalk, when near the house of Mr. Edward H. Nash, the horse evidently thinking ire had too much of a load, decided to stop. The whip was applied, but the horse responded with his hind feet only, and as the dash- board was'within reach, it was quickly demolished. That n'lethod failing to start the beast, others were tried, but with like success. At last a friendly individual coming along, the horse was taken from before the wagon, the wagon fastened behind thatofthe benevolent stranger, and the horse led behind, and so they passed out of sight. _____,____‘+’____..._.. ‘.‘Food Frauds” Explained The article entitled “Food Frauds" circulating through the newspapers and intended to appear as the views of the press is an advertisement of the Royal Baking Powder Company. Its object is to divert the attention of the public from the recent exposure in the publication of the certificates of some of the leading chemists ' in the country showing the presence in the Royal Baking .Powder of Ammonia, a drug of disgusting origin and unfit for use in food. Cleveland’s Baking Powder is made only of strictly pure Grape Cream of Tar— tar, Bicarbonate of Soda, and a little flour to preserve the strength of the mixture, and it does not contain Ammonia, Lime, Alum, or any adulteration whatever. Were there anything used in its manu- facture in the slightbst degree objectiona- blc, if would be an easy matter to obtain the bona fide certificates of chemists 3 that effect, and the Royal Company wou be only to glad to publish them over the Chemist’s signatures, and not be obliged to resort to this anonymous and contemptible to be perfectly pure. Tire thousands of families throughout the country that have used Cleveland’s Baking Powder during the past fifteen years with such satisfactory results and perfect assurance of its purity and wholesomeness will not only not. be deceived by this attempted imposition, but will be glad to know the source of this attack and the cause of it. CLI-zvnmrvn Bnornsns. Albany, N. Y. -———————<»-————— Notice to Advertisers. From and after to-day changes in ad- vertisements now running in the Gazrt'r'rr: 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- ments will be recived up to 11 a. In.. on Tuesday of each week. , --——————«>—-———~—‘- Any body can catch a cold now. The trouble is to let 0'0, like the man who caught the bear. e advise our readers to keep a bottle of Dr. Bull‘s Cough Syrup handy. —a——-<+>—-—-———---~- Never interrupt any conversation with a hacking cough; it creates a bad Impres- sion. Better invest a quarter of a dollar in a bottle of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup and cure it. om Well Lodge, city. will elect ofiiccrs I; P. W. BATES. attack upon goods known by themselves 884 1 i DON '1? Forget that Blackman’s Photo Rooms. DONT Forget he has the best rooms in town and makes the best Photographs. DONT Forget the promise you made to have your Photograph taken. DON ‘1‘ Forget to have your children photographed by the instantaneous process. DONT Forget the Holiidays are near at hand But sat for your Photographs now. DON '1' Forget he has just received an elegant as- sortment of Cabinet Photo. frames, and all the latest Photo. Novelties for the Hol- lidays. Call and see them at 11 Main St., Norwalk, and DONT FORGET IT. A. CARD. Having purchased the FURNITURE BUSIN ESS, Recently carried on by WILLIAM Locxwoon at No. 36 MAIN STREET. I am prepared to meet the wants of all prospective purchasers of furniture, both STAPLE AND ORNAMENTAL. I have on hand a large stock which I will sell VERY CHEAP FOR CASH Iskallbe pleased to meet all old or new friends and will guarantee satisfaction in every case. groans H. RAYMOND. I". H. PECK WELL, ARCHITECT, N0. 7 WATER STREET, AGENT FOR Gilbert Lock Company. Dibble Manufacturing Company's ' door knobs. New York Wood Turning Company. Corner Blocks for window casings. urned Balusters. “ Newels. Plain and Double Moulded Stair Rails. Also Flat Moulded Door and Window Casmgs furnished at short notice. PEIIIIJNIIITEE[if1 [HIGH BANKER s, PRIME Railway Securities always on Hand forInvestment. Minneapolis Real Estate 7 per cent. Bonds for sale at 101 and Interest. Proprietors of “Pool-'5 manual of Bail- ways." Correspondence invited. 45 Wall Street, 1y4l Round and Squaf'c T New York. AT 11 IS EiiRBLE 81 GRANITE YARD [lead Stones. Monuments and all klnds ot‘Memorlal Work. CALL AND SEE THEM —Twenty Years of Congress—By James "N“ MILMBNG. Blaine. The only history of our government from 1861 to 1881. Hon. John S. Wise, M. C. froru Va., says : “ll'hoerer takes it up, no matter whether he be Mr. Elaine’s friend or enemy, will never put it down. until he has read the whole." W8200 per Month paid good responsrble agents. A ply at once. Till-I HENRY BILL P . 00. Norwich Conn f1885.— HARPER’S BAZAR. ILLUSTRATED. Copies will soon be sold Harper’s Bazar is the only paper in the world that combines the choicest literature and the finest art illustrations with the latest fashions and meth- ods of household adornment. Its weekly lllustra tions and descriptions of the newest Paris and New lork styles, with its useful pattern-sheet supple- ments and cut. patterns, by enabling ladies to be their own dressmakers, save many times the cost of subscrlptlon. Its papers on cooking, the man- agement of servants, and housekeeping In its varl~ us details are eminently practical. Much atten- tion In given to the interesting topic of social eti- quette, and its illustrations of art needle-work are acknowledged to be unequalled. Its literary merit is of the highest excellence, and the unique charac ter of Its humorous pictures have won for it the name of the American Punch. Hrapsa’s PERIODICALS. O HARPER’S BAZAR .................... ...34 00 HARPER’S MAGAZINE ............... 4 00 HARPER’S WEEKLY... ......... .. ..... 4 00 HARPER’S YOUNG PEOPLE...... . . 4 00 HARPER’S FRANKLIN S UARE LIBRARY, One year (52 05.). .10 00 Postage Free to all subscribers in. the United States or Canada. The volumes 0’ t to Bazar begin with the first number for Jan at of each year. When no time is mentioned, it \vul be understood that the sub- scriber wishes to commence with the number next after receipt of order. The last five annual volumes of Harper’s Bazar in neat cloth binding, will be sent by mail, postage paid, or by express, free of expense (provided the srelgllt does not exceed one dollar per volume), for 7.00 per volume. Cloth Cases for each volume- snltable for binding, will be sent by mail postpaid, on receipt of $1 each. Remittances shou d be made by Post-Office Mon- ey Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss. Newspapers are not to co y this advertisement without the express order 0 HARPER k Buo‘rnnus. No. 11 Main St. Norwalk, Conn. 1" Men’s I DAY L‘flMSTECK BHETHEHS. Have Just Opened on Elegant Line of N E C K W E A R , sILK HANDKERCHEIF, SILK MUFFLERS. SILK UMBRELLAS, and JEWELRY. APPROPRIATE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS To which they Invite Special Attention. Sweeping Reduction in OVERCOATS. EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS ——IN— UN LAUN DRIED SHIRTS. We 1111 81111111111 LINEN BUSUM SHIRTS at 251. 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The Magazine, during 1885, will contain: , 1000 pages of reading, consisting of stories, nov- 3 els romances, sketches poetry, history, biogra- , ph es, by the best magazine writers; also, Art and 5 current notes, charadcs, dialogues, lessons 0" t dressmaking and cooking. 200 practical recipes- besides descriptions of Fashions. domestic and ore . 150 pages illustrating fas ions ill colors, and black and white. 50 pages illustrating fancy-work ln colors, and black and white. 24 gages of Select Music. 18 eautlfnl Engravings. . 12 illustrations of architectural 111351 5; besides illustrations of househole interiors an stories. , Each subscriber will be allowed to make a selec— tion each month of a “Full Size Cut Paner Pattern" of any design illustrated in the magazine, without extra cost ' these patterns are worth more than the price of t e magazine. 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When no time ; m postage dorbyexpre use. (proi'ldedtne I31 ’Ia does not exceed one dollar . is Unusually Large, Embracing aliGrades & Prices. Attentton is called to our 0 ct. SHIRT AND DRAWERS, Which we claim to be the best in town for the money. Scarlet Shirts and Drawers,5[| 1313,10 $4 lath, Headquarters for Horse Blankets. NEW HlliPl ETWU STRAP BLINKETS 11150 611111. - SQUARE BLANKETS, from $1.50 11112. J We would call Particular Attention to our $1.75 Square Blankets, weighing 4% pounds, wich we claim CAN- NOT BE MATCHED IN THE COUNTY. 111111111 81 [(111111 01111111111111 Hats, In the Latest Styles. TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS. 111113111111 111111111113. iNEUBIN CE BUILDING SOUTH NDRWILK. '45 MAIN STREET, 5 . NERMLK. Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for binding 1 will be sent by mail, postpald, on receipt of $1.00 ~ Remittances should be made by Post office Money ' this advertisement surnaanmusas. .
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