NORWALK GAZETTE.
Tuesday, Jan. 1 8, 1885.
Will They Resign?
The matter of the recent borough
appointments has been thoroughly dis-
cussed during the past week and the feel-
ing of disgust engendered by the action of
the faithless burgesscs has daily grown
more hearty. It has been the wonder of
not a few how five republicans in the
possession of average common sense could
deliberately make a blunder so fatal to
themselves and to their party. It is the
very stupidity of their action which ren-
dcrs useless and abortive anyattempt at an
explanation on their part. Indeed the
public mind seems to have settled down to
one of two things—either that the board
were the dull-headed victims of thcflwiles
of a political trickster, or that in the
scramble for patronage for self and rela-
tives all thought of party and party obli-
gations were, for the time being, thrust
into the background. While the former
explanation is the more charitable one, we
know of our own knowledge some cases
where the latter applies. This knowledge
we propose to give to our readers at the
proper time and, if we mistake not, it will
prove interesting reading to those of our
people who hold the opinion that our
present Court of Burgesscs is managing
or intends to manage the borough affairs
for the benefit of the borough alone.
In this matter we do not wish to he un-
derstood as waging a personal war against
the members of the court. For each and
every one, personally, we have the pro-
foundcst respect. But as an official board
they have proved rccrcant to every trust.
and we claim and will exercise the
right to criticize and rebuke them.
With their democratic appointees we are
also on terms of personal friendship, and
against them we have nothing to say.
While it would be a very graceful act for
them to refuse the positions so philan-
thropically tendered by a republican board
of burgesses, yet we presume they will
occupy and perform the duties of their
offices with unfailingfzeal and energy.
They can hardly be blamed for accepting
what is tendered them; therefore, we
pass no strictures upon them.
“Republican’s ” demand, in last week’s
GAZETTE, that the burgesses resigi
was a startling (and a novel one.
And yet it was justified. We fai‘
to discover any other way out of
the present mess which a board, falsi
to every republican principle, has plunged
our party in. To be sure the republicans
are thoroughly disgusted, and it is n01_
probable that in the present feeling a re—
publican court could be elected to super-
cede the present court. Yet that should
not deter the latter from resigning. I:
democrats were elected everyone woule
know what to expect, and the republicai
party could not be held responsible f0i
their acts. At present,unfortunately, thi:
party is held responsible. And it is i
. weighty responsibility. That is, if we ma)
expect future acts consonant with the past.
At any rate an out-and-out democrat i:
preferable to a half breed. And an chain}
in front of the walls is less to be feared
than an enemy within the gates.
We trust the burgesses will, as mucl-
as he; in their power, repair the breacl.
they have made by resigning the oflices t(
which they were elected by the very mei'
whom they have betrayed. If, as a body
they have any sense of decency and jus-
tice left, they will not hesitate to do so.
But we have no idea they will resign.
Nevertheless, they ought to.
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The General Railroad Law.
A letter to the New York Times says as
to the movements reported in the New
Haven papers for the repeal of the genera}
railroad law, that a Fairfield county
representative says that the petitions are
started by residents of that county who are
indignant that their lands should be con-
stantly overrun by surveyors in the inter.
est of spectators. It (o..ti:iues ,
These tresspasses are committed at will anf
even it land is taken, damages paid, and th
ground broken, there is no certainty that th-
enterpriso is not a blackmailing railroad schom
or a urely speculative affair, as most 01 t I
para el railroad schemes have been. Tn
general law allows an association of twenty
five individuals to organize. A majority mus
be residents of Connecticut, but they need no
be financially responsible. Outside capitalist
may do the bile inn, and make a formidabl
scheme on paper With a comparativel sma-
capital. The complaint made of this aw i)
the practical railroad men of the state is the
it must work great. evil and annoyance unles
cor rat-ors .. new enterprises are compelle.
to s ow to the satisfaction of .he railroad com
missioneru that uhlic necessity requires 8U
ditional railroat facilities. A gentleman Wll'
has been in tne‘ management of the Hartfur
and Harlem corporation says that the meetiu
of stockholders at New Haven the other (In;
which was said to be private, and was so giva
out to the press, considered the state of th
work and pledged money enough to be ex
panded this year to maintain the exrsteucc o
the omnnization under the legal requirement:
of the general law. About $110,000 will b
n .. do 1. Nothing will be asked of the legishi
ture the gentlemin says. but he was partit-
war to S8.) that he did not understand abon
the petition for a repeal oi'tlie railroad law. 1
that movement takes shape the Hartford an.
Harlem will vigorously oppose it.
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Another Former Resident Gone.
Our death column this Week contains
the name of Mr. J. Warren Hoyt, senior,
who died at Rosendalc, Wisconsin, on thi-
2d instant, in the 88th year of his age.
This gentleman will be remembered by
many of the older residents of this place,
by reason of his having been engaged in
business here in his early life.- Deceased
was born in Stamfo d in 1797, but early
settled in the boot and shoe business at
Norwalk. His shop stood over the mill
brook on the north side of what is now
Wall street, where the Quintard block
now stands. Mr. Thomas Guyer was an
apprentice in this shop. Mr. Hoyt joined
the First Congregational church during a
revival under Rev. Mr. Swan in the year
1816. He was twice married, his first
wife being a daughter of a Mr. Cameron,
who owned the place where Mr. George
Barnum now lives.
a sister of Mr. Edwin Lockwood; Mr.
Hoyt was an early friend and aSsociatc of
Mr. William S. Lockwood, and both were
at that time members of the church choir.
In 1835 Mr. Hoyt moved to New York,
where be materially enlarged his business.
In 1854 he removed to Wisconsin and en.
gaged in agricultural pursuits. He died
surrounded by his children and grand-
children, and in the consolation of his
early faith.
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Special Borough Meeting.
The warden has issued a call for a
special borough meeting as directed by
the court of burgcsscs. The meeting,
which is called for next Wednesday, is
for the following purposes 2——
“ To lay such a tax on the polls, if deemed
best, and on the ratable estate in the borough
liable to taxation therein,_as said meeting shall
deem necessary and expedient, in view of the
present indebtedness, current exnenses, and
anticipated expendituri s of tho oroul-h, to
rovide for 1111.) ment of the same, and also for
the purpose of paying such interest as shall
accrue'dnring the gresent year on the b mds
of the borough. an interest orders now out~
staiidinlz; and to'direct the borough t casiirer,
upon ihe order of the court oi‘_bnrgesses, to
pay to the board of water comm'ssioners, for
ihe wit or 1' 1nd treasury, t to amount which
shal’ be required from the borough treasury to
pay the interest on the water fund bonds.” ’
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Queer!
The local correspondent of the Bridge.
port Stande is authority for the follow.
ing :—
1v:x-.\fay_br Richard Golden, editor of the
Sentinel. has turned foul hatter and is working
in the shop. Old Well Hook and Ladder com-
pany has informed Mr. Eugene Kinney that
his services as foreman of that ccmpauyare
not needed any longer. He has also turned
into one oi the noble (l) “fouls ”
Mr. Golden is not working in the hat
shops. Moreover he is not‘a hatter.
Mr. Kinney is not a member of Old
Well Hook and Ladder company. There-
fore lie is not foreman.
We repeat, “ i‘u -erl "
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Mr. J. D. Lassen has leased the grist
mills at Noroton, and will run the estab- .
lishment for his own and the public’s
benefit.—Adcocate. [“Joe” is an honest,
enterprising fellow and we cordially com.
mend him to all in want of his services.
His second wife Was,
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, January 12, 1885.
Drum GAzsrrnz—Cougress came to-
gether on the 5th, and really llas~sct to
work with an apparent disposition to
accomplish something. Mr. Reagan, after
seven years of persistent effort, has finally
secured the passage of . the inter-state
commerce bill. The bill, howcver, is so
severely arbitrary, and in many of its
provisions so unjust to the great railroad
interests of the country, that it can never
pass the Senate and become a law. The
Star says of it, that whether the Senate
adopts or rejects it, the agitation must
influence the management of every rail.
road in the country.lAnd especiallynow
that such a radical policy as that set forth
in the Reagan bill has been endorsed by a
more than two-thirds majority of the
House, after the fullest discussion, the
railroads will be quick to read the signs
of the times, and modify their conduct to
avoid the threatened troubles. The pro—
visions of the Reagan bill may be unwise
and impracticable, but they spring from a
central motive which appeals to sympathy.
The strength of the bill lies in the belief
that rich and powerful railroad corpora-
tions often abuse their franchise, and be-
come the oppressors instead of the friends
of the public at large. The bill starts
from the idea that a grave evil prevails
which calls for the redress; and the 'best
way to defeat the bill, and all others like
it, is for the railroads to take away the
cause of reproach. Let it appear that
railroads are managed justly; that the
public have their rights; that no unfair
and tyrannical discriminations prevail,
ind there will be no ground for a Reagan
bill, and no chance of getting a twmthirds
vote in favor of its enactment.
run NAVY.
The Houge has finally passed the Sen-
ate‘s navy appropriation bill for the re-
mainder of the current year. Much dis-
tress to worthy official workmen might.
have been spared if the House had devoted
five minutes to its passage before its holi-
lay recess. The recent annual report of
Secretary Chandler undoubtedly had a
modifying effect upon the hot headed
lemocrats of the House, who hate him
iecause he is so earnest a republican, and
has more brains than the entire democratic
garty. He took no half-way ground in
.iis recommendations. He urged an ex;
genditure of about fiften millions for new
vessels of war, advised that “repairs" on
old tubs cease, and that all but two navy
yards be shut up. These recommendations
nay not be adopted by the present con-
gross, as the democrats may prefer to let
.heir own party’s administration take the
nitiative in reorganizing the navy, but
key point the way to reforms which the
rarity of the future will be very likely to
nake. ,
mansions.
A Pennsylvania congressman says that
leveral cases have recently come to his
lttenticn where republican postmastcrs,
whose terms had recently expired, had
secured the appointment of democratic
successors. By this arrangement other
competitors for the offices were left in the
.urch. The new administration is relied
.lpOll not to remove democrats from office
.vhile the old republican postmasters will
itiil retain positions in the postofiices as
clerks. It is thought that this scheme is
being worked pretty largely to the dismay
of expectant and hungry candidates for
the provincial post offices. .
JOHN rrron or cossncricnr.
The unearthing of New Jersey state
records by the Trenton Times, which go
.to show that John Fitch of Connecticut
was and Robert Fulton was not the first
inventor of the steamboat, will be of in-
terest to the GAZETTE readers as there are
so many lineal descendants of old John
Fitch now residing iu and about Norwaik.
The Times goes to show that the first
steamboat was launched on the Delaware
iver, near that city, in 1787, or twenty
, years before Fulton’s steamer, the Cler-
mont, appeared on the Hudson. John
Fitch was the inventor. He also managed
the operations of the boat. On March 2d,
l786,the New Jersey legislature received a
petition, presented by Mr. Fitch, setting
forth his invention, and that he received
encouragement in his work. An act, in
lccordance with the petition, was passed
i few days later, twenty-one years before
Fulton’s boat was launched. Mr. Fitch
hen organized a company and constructed
.iis steamboat, which had a capacity of
four miles an h'bur. The legislature then
gave him the sole right of steam navigation
ind when he died in Kentucky, in 1798,
the New Jersey legislature assigned this
ight to his heirs.
From evidence in the Congressional
Library here it is evident that Fitch built
in experimental boat and ran it near his
home at Middletcwn some ten years before
-xhibiting his boat on the Delaware, and
.hiity years before Fulton built his boat,
.vhich was undoubtedly ’ copied from
Fitch, but with improvements of his own.
During the time that Senator Ferry was
chairman of the senate "committee on
patents Mr. Clarke, the architect of the-
capitol, caused to be painted, during the
recess, above Mr. Ferry’s committee-room
door, the portrait of Fulton with a view
of the Hudson river and his first steam.
boat floating thereon. It is still there and
has no doubt served to perpetuate the
historical error as it attracts much atten.
tion from visitors. ‘On the reassembling
of congress after this painting ’had been
completed, your correspondent furnished
Mr. Clarke with the evidence of his error,
and the injustice he had done a citizen of
C lunecticut. The capitol architect had
always supposed that Fulton was the first
t ) conceive the idea of propelling a boat
by steam and had never before heard it
questioned. The proof was so conclusive
that he had his best artist paint a picture
of old John Fitch on an opposite panel.
It. illustrates an earnest, bald-headed and
bowed down man with his steamboat
model in his workshop, and, as Fitch was
a school master, a map and clock maker,
these incidents of his life are aptly illus.
trated. Every effort was made to find a
portrait of him, but none could be found,
nor could any of the older members, of the
Fitch families give anything but tradition.
my accounts of him. But it belongs to
the , truth of history that the steam-
boat, as well us the cotton gin and the
felting of wool, with thousands of other
more or less important devices, were the
inventions of Connecticut men.
nixn.
Mr. J. Harvey Roberts, a well-known
resident of Washington, for many years
foreman of the bindery department of the
government printing office, died Saturday
morning after a lingering illness, in the
62d year of his ago... Mr. Roberts was a
native of Windham County, Connecticut,
and was a brother of General John Roberts
of Brooklyn, N. Y. He was an energetic
business man and was very popular on
account of his genial disposition. ’ A
meeting of the employees of the govern-
ment bindery was held for the purpose of
taking action upon the death of Mr. Rob-
erts, and appropriate resolutions were
passed. Mr. Roberts’ death was the re-
sult of a pulmonary disease from \which
he has long been a sufferer. , Some years
since he married a daughter of the vener-
able James Laurensou, of the' post office
department. Mr. Roberts was one of the
most industrious officers, connected with
the service, and so conducted the busi-
ness of his ofice as to gainnhc confidence
and respect of all with whom he came in
contact. During the administration of
the late John D. Defrees as public printer,
Mr. Roberts was his chief reliance as to
the conduct of the. details of the largest
printing and binding establishment in the
world. Peace to his ashes. ‘
ing old lady whose energy in pushing her
claims to a large property in New Orleans
made her famous, died Friday night in
New Orleans, being unable to resist longer
Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines, the astonish-
I
that claim which mortality holds on us
all. She passed through Norwalk en
route to New York and Washington only
about six weeks ago.
'11. 5. occur.
Chief Justice Waite is much better, and
is able to transact business at his room.
Ills friends were greatly incensed at the
sensational and false statements of his
condition in a recent number of the New
York Times. ~
Hon. Simeon E. Baldwin argued a case
before the court last week. The case was
the Electrical Railroad Signal Company es.
the Hall Railway Company, an appeal
from the circuit court of Connecticut.
Mr. Baldwin was opposed by Mr. Geo.
Christy, the noted patent attorney and
expert of Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Baldwin
stood while arguing his case, within a.
fcwfcct from where his honored father
used to sit as United States senator from
Connecticut. in the old senate chamber
and now the supreme court room. On
the occasion when President Hayes ap-
pointed the late Daniel Chadwick United
States district attorney for Connecticut,
we recall the incident that the presi-
dent’s attorney general, General Dcvens
explained to us that Mr. Chadwick
had been the president’s room mate and
chum while at the Harvard Law School,
and therefore it was useless to urge his
consideration of any other name in
connection with that appointment.
“Were it otherwise,“ said Gen. Dcvens,
“I should urge him toappoiut Mr. Simeon
E. Baldwin, for I consider him the ablest
young lawyer in your state.” Mr. B. is
no doubt entitled to Gen. Devon's
compliment, but older and more ex-
perienced patent attorneys who listened
to him before the supreme court, criticis-
cd him to the extent that he was prone to
whittle his pencil down to so fine a point
that he oft times whittled it all away.
SENATORIAL. ,
Senator and Mrs. Platt are at' the A
lington, having given up their house on
Massachusetts avenue. ' ‘
unanimous renomination by his party
caucus for reelection and will be returned
by the Nevada Legislature to succeed
himself as the United States senator for
the next six years.
Political indications from California are
to the effect that ex-Governor Stanford,
republican, will be elected to the senate
to succeed Mr. Farley, democrat, whose
term expires on the 4th of March. Mr.
Leland, it may be added, is believed to be
the wealthiest man in California.
sewer-Arcana
Editor Parsons, late of the New Haven
Register and more recently managing
editor of the Hartford Teleqram has
accepted a position on the editorial staff
of the Washington Post.
reusiosnas.
Our old friend and faithful son of St.
Crispin, Robert Flynn, now an employee
at A. H. Hoyt’s shoe store, has at last re-
ceived his pension for faithful service in
the gallant 17th Ct. Vols.
POSTAL.
Apetition has been filed at the Post
Office Department for the creation of a
new post office at Titicus, in upper
Ridgefield, whereof our old friend John
Nash is petitioned to be appointed post-
master.
rsusosans.
Mrs. E. P. Weed and her two sons of
Norwalk, are expected to be among the
throng of inauguration visitorslhcre next
month. As Ever, B.
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Of the representatives of Norwalk in
the General Assembly the Hartford Pout
gives the following brief biographes:
Andrew J. Croiut, ii pioneer Hat Manufac-
turer of the house of Crofut Jr. Knapp, that
introduced the Derby llat into this country,
and now employ over 350 bands, was born in
Daubury, May 8th, 1833, and is a staunch Re-
publican. He attended the common schools,
and then learned the liattor’s trade. He is now
Treasurer of the Water Works, and a Director-
of the City National Bank, and of the Fairficld
Insurance Company. He has been in the Com-
mon Council. and a Director and Vice-Presi-
dent oi the First National Bank, South Nor-walk.
He was Delegate Hill’s alternate to the Na-
tlnnal Republican Convention at Chicago last
line.
Platt Price. a Democrat, has been a carpen-
ter and builder for about 39 years, and was
born February 22. 1822. He was educated at
the common schools. For three years he was
a Selectman and a Burgess of the Borough of
Norwalk.
“4.5—”—
Benefits for Norwalk Strikers.
The hat makers of Brooklyn have ten.
dered the striking hat makers of Norwalk
9. series of benefit performances, to take
place at the Grand Opera House and at
the Novelty Theatre, in Brooklyn. There
willbe performances every evening this
week, with matinees On Wednesday and
Saturday. ‘
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LIST OF PATENTS
Issued from the U. S. Patent OEce forilie week
ending Jan. 6 for the State of Connecticut,
furnished as from the office of John H. Earle,
Solicitor of Patents. New Haven. Conn.
J G. Batterson, Hartford. burglar alarm.
G. W. Bigelcw, New Haven, steam engine
governor.
A. T. Booth, Meridian. rc eating call bell. '
T. W. Bryant, Ansonia. lolder for incandes-
cent lain s.
A. P. aboll, New London, friction roller
bushina
W. Gilfillan, assignor to Sargent 8-. (10., New
Haven. spring hinge.
'1‘. Hawlcy, Fairfleld, colored water proof
fabric. : ‘~
N C Bubbell, assignor to L. F. Heublein,
Hartford. hardening steel.
E. Kern shall ass' or to Kempshall Button
Fastener o., Derby, utton fastener.
Same button setting instrument.
J. n. Lucid, Bristol, trunk hinge and stay.
W. Lowe, Bridgeport, system of traveling
transfer cranes. .
G. W. Miller Meriden, key ring.
E. Parker ass'i nor to Winchester Repeating
Arms 00., New aven, machine for crimping
cartridges. . ~
List of letters remaining in the Post
Oiiice, at Norwalk, Conn., Jan. 10:
James 11. Berry. Mamie Barry, Miss A. Cole,
Elza Dag-1n, Hattie Dowd, J. B. Eldridge Fred
3. Fisher, Thea, Farrington, Miss Nellie
Grumman, Miss wiggle Gaskell.‘ Miss Lizzie
Goodwm. Miss C. . Gre cry. Miss Estelle
Hobby, Mrs. I. 0. Hoyt. rs. Mable Hcdaea,
Miss. Hawloy, Miss Josie J. James, Felix
Kearney, Julia A. Kearney, Mrs. Patrick
helly,Cs t. Jas. Lonen, Frank Lewitz, Mrs.
Mar-stun, red W. Nichols. Mary Jane O’Brien,
H, J. Perrln, Miss Marv Rilov, Miss Lizzie
11ink.,J. Lewis Smith, James I.. shay.'l‘lios.
Sisiviok, Bernard Tully, Mrs. Jennie Woods,
Mrs. Jno Way.
Attest, CHARLES OLMSTEAD.
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’[New Hayen, Conn., News.)
“The literature is decidedlvilnpmvod, while
the work department is on mploto in its direc.
tions." Rev. G Haulenbeek. eastern a cut for
subscriptions, P. 0. Box 420. Norwalk, enn.
cantons.
When Baby was sIck, we gave her Canto
When she was a Child, she cried for Caste
When she was a Miss, she clung to Castor-la,
Wheiivlphe liad Children, she gave them Castoria.
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MARRIED. '
mec— Formica In South Norwalk, Jan 6,
at the residence of the bride’s parents. by
Bev.H.N.Dunning, Alfred Fearing. of North-
ampton, Mass., to Miss A- Isabelle Fuller.
DIED.
Gums—At Potters Landin , Maryland, Jan.
9, James L. Griflith, aged :1 years, 1 month
and 13 days. -
Herr—At Rosendale, Wisconsin, Januarv 2, J.
Warren Hoyt, Sr.,,in the 88th year of his age.
MALnonr—At Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 6,
Antoinette Keoler, wife of Edwin Mallory.
SmAr—At Norwalk, Sunday, January 11, J .lhu
G. Blast, in the 74th year of his age. .
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QEVERAL desirable Residence at low
U prices and on easy terms, Money to
loan on Bond and Mongages.
suit, 11. luck I! 0313,31 Main St.
3!! FOR. SALE.
50 8081131.: 0!" 0003 are.
. JOHN B. STURGEB.
Cannon's Station, January 121.11, 1885.
New York Life Ins.” 00'.
ASSETS, $58,000,000. SURPLUS, 810,000,000.
NON-Forfeltable 'l‘ontine Investment policies.
Full insurance with interest paid in cash after
10, 15 or so years. All other forms of Life Insurance ‘
at lowest rates. If. B. CBAUI’URD.
31119. ‘ , Geu’l An, 31 Main St.
To Let.
HE Hall in the Hardcnbrcok Building,
, formerly occupied!) the’ Phalanx,
Willbe route at reasona le terms. For
Pnrticulars enquire of
NAT. REQUA, :2
t
Hotel Brunswick.
Factory to Let.
24 Dozen Est Forte with 25 horse war
A, boilernvlll be let caries-0mm tomapoCan
be used and is suitable for other purposes.
apply to or «adrenal3
JOSE II SHEPHERD,
. Norwalk. Conn.
“60
, inst., at 10 o’clock, a.
Senator John P. Jones has rcceiveda-
0
Notice.
Till; Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
The Lotinsbury .1: Bissell Coin y will be
held at the office of the Company on esday, 21th
in.
n E. L. BOYER, Secretary.
{:1 lunlpank, January, 1211i. 1885.
0
N 01 l C e.
ROPOSALS will be received by the Selectmen
until Jan. 201h,1885, for me necessary Medl-
cul and Surgical treatment (Including medicines)
of the poor of the town for one year from Jan. 22a,
1885. . rhe Selectmen reserve the right to reject
any or all bids not deemed best for the interest of
the town.
CHAS. H. WHEELER, }Selectmen of
WM. C. SADI‘A‘HS, the town of
CHASA. BU R, ' Norwalk.
A Fine Budding Site
Of nearly two acres on Prospect Hill adjoining
residence of Mr. Goo Clark. Al'p‘ply to
sine II. D. can} an, 31 Main St.
a. 1. Miami,
Phi ngrap h at
* ALL WORK FIRST BLISS.
Lilli SOOSIOOIIOII [ilIIII‘OIIIOflO‘
A TRIM-IS SOIIOIIEO.
No. 11 Main” St. Norwalk, Conn.
1 Pet tents Western Mcilgages.
Principal and Interest gurantecd. Safe and prof-
itable investments. For sale by
B. B. CBAUFUBD. 31 Main St.
N otlce.
N Eminent Prof. of Music will visit Norwalk
once or twice a week to give instruction in
_Voice culture, and Pianoforte or Organyand would
like to form a Select Musical‘soclety for .tlie prac-
tice of Oratorio Parlor Operetta“ or English Glee
Sin us. Address . Pro .' Rothstein, Chickerlng
Hal , 130 Fifth Avenue. or apply at 14 Academy St.
.. " Notice.
FArnmm Cousrir SAVINGS BANK,
NOBWALK CONN, Jan. 6. 1885.
VI'HE Annual Meetin of the Corporators
of this Bank w -be held at their
Banking Rooms Wednesday, January 28,
1885, at 2 p. m., for the election of direc-
tors.4 1 LESTER S. Cots, Secretary.
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Dividend Notice.
FAmPtsLD Court" NA'nosAr. BANK,
Norwalk. Conn., Dec. 26th, 1884.
THE Directors of this Bank have this day do-
clared a Dividend of Four (4) per cent. from the
earningsof the past six months payable to Stock-
holders on and after Jannariad, 1385.
3m 8. COLE, Cashier.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Orrrcn or Coxrraontua or run Cuanuucr,
WASHINGTON, January 8th, 1885.
WB'BEAS. By satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned it has been made to lappear that
“THE FAIltFlELD COUN l‘Y NA'l‘lu AL BANK
OF NORWALK," in the Town. of Noawnx, in
the County of Futurism and State of Commas
has complied with all the provisions of the “Act of
Congress to enable National Banking Associations
to extend their corporate existence and for other
purposes,” approved July 12th, 1882.
Now, THEREFORE. I. HENRY W. CANNON Comp-
troller of the Currenc . do hereby certii that
“THE FAIRFIELD co N’l‘Y NATIONAL AN K
0F NORWALK," in the Town of Noawnx, in the
County of uranium and State of coxnncrrcu'r is
authorized to have succession for the period speci-
fied in its amended articles of association, namely
until close or business on January 12, 1 5.
CURRENCY BUREAU N TESTIMONY
WEEEEOF, witness
Seal of the Comptroller
in hand and seal or
{ of the Currency.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. o co this 8th day of
' H W CANNON,
January, 188). . .
4t2 Comptroller of the Currency.
Dr. GEO. C. BUDDIN GTON,
Dr. E. F. Birch.
May he Found at the 0111 Number on Nail: Sires:
“between 1 and 4 p. m., and 0 and 8 p. in.
$7,000 .TO $10,000
0 LOAN ON FIRST-CLASS REAL
ESTATE. APPLY To
F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOOD.
o
3t53
o. E. WILSON,‘
General Insurance it Real Estate Agent.
Money to Loan.-
Iloom 1N0. 8'Gazetts Building, Norwalk, Conn.
BEING UNABLE ro massacres:
H A R. N E S 5
To compete with large concerns, I have taken the
agency of one of the oldest and largest estab~
llslimenta in the state for the sale of
Harness Saddles Halters, Sar-
cingles, Coflars, Cc.
Isllallalsolilake
, ' Fine Harness to Order,
as usual, at the old stand,
No. 7 WAT ER STREET.
where I will hes a re ar line of Will 8 e
Chamois, lankgina, Robe Il‘eedplgiigaizmK 8‘
Traveling Bags, c
J F. PECKELL.
F. H. BECK WEI. 1.,
ARCHITECT.-
N0. 7 WATER STREET.
AGENT ron
Gilbert Lock Company.
, Dibble Manufacturing Company’s door
knobs.
New York Wood Turning Company.
Corner Blocks for window casings.
Round and Square Turned Balusters.
“ “ ‘l “ Newels.
Plain and Double Moulded Stair Rails.
Also Flat Moulded Door and Window
Casings furnished at short notice.
Cairrage Making
Repalring.
AT
H. TILLY’S,
Main’St.. South Norwalk, Ct.
Geo. S. Gregory.
Livery. Boarding, Sale,
Feed and Exchange
Stables.
um um
- .... 1!“?—
,7:
No. 14 magnesia.
(In rear of Horse Car Depot), ‘
NORWALK, CONN.
Carriages furnished at all hours.
attention and gentlemsnly drivers. ‘
. ' HORSE nwi
SHOULD USE THE .
l
Milli“.
Wm Horse Shoes
“OF“ AND '-
EIIIOYADLE CALEB.
A chinks ALWAYS SHARP. ‘~
11 cut setcan be changed in five
Costs less than the old style of shoeln . W'fi
:gcnréaamd tegl‘iinonlals. Tings. s. c sneak used
ving Insert! ese 1
found especially useful fornIIonsoliold mkg'stablePe
THE 11er BOISE SHOE (20.,
85 India Wharf, Boston.
Courteous
Jr
_.I'_
)
81.51
more moire than at anytnln also a taxi
WI in: 8:301”: _, or it‘ifybeslz 8:211}; boo: all“. final!
weed. gran . c 1.. ems
l‘l‘ Boox 00., Portland, Maine. ec
'NORW‘ALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY, JANUARYl
Mansib‘.$a11,
F. M. mm, - -V - 2- - Manager.
Isoiii iniwairr tannin Fastball
Monday Eve’g.'January 19,
The Eminent Comedians, '
Harrison Gourlay
Louis Harrison. 3 John Gourlay. '
Alia their
Magnificent Comedy Company
Presentlngin this city,. for the first time
their phenominally successful, and
universally acknowledged most
humor-obs of all plays.
SKIP—”PE D
Bi Till lllll ll lli‘ Mill.
The Gumelyl'rlimili if the Century.
The Lau hin Success of the past
two years, ii iii 'the‘pi‘incipal cities of
America, from :‘New York to San
Francisco. .
i Nora.—_-Allthe same company and ap-
pointments‘usjed‘ in the New-York run of
this production-Will be seen here.
Reserved Semifinal Prices. On sale at
Ron's and Spencer's; Wednesday a; m.
FIRE INSURANCE
> In NEW YORK and other first-class
Companies. , _
31112 _ 11. B. IlB'Alll-‘UBD, 81 Main St.
.Ccmmeuce today. their
wait till DOWN SALE.
All goods re-niorked on red tickets at a re-
duction of over . '
" TEN Ilillllslllllllllilllls.
.50 CAN BE SAVED DNA SEAL CLOAK
ANDsioONA SILKDRESS. SEND
FOR SAMPLES aroma 75c,
31 AND 81.85 smxs.
Great Red Ticket 15an !
OBSERVE PRICES:
$250 and 8275 Soul cloaks . . ; . .". ................ $200
$200 and $206 seal Cloaks . . . . ........... 150
$150 and 5176 Seal Cloaks . . . .............. 125
8110 and $125 Seal cloaks ...................... 100
SEAL DO‘LM‘A N." r
Plain and trimmed,all reduced.
SEAL, PLUSH CLOAKS,
100 fine Seal Plush Cloaks at. .......... 325
Extra flue qualities at ....... . .832 and $38
Finestmadeat........... ...... .....255and$68
DRESS Goons.
All 850 goods reduced to 15c; all 50c goods re-
duced to am:- all ,75c goods reduced to 590; all 31
reduced to 60c. our entire stock, has been
remarked. and new prices have been placed on all
goods. Ask for red t cket prices during January.
All parties parallel not less than 810
w of goods will me vs FREE RETURN
w. B. HAthe 494,0.
A CAP 13.
Havingpnrctiased the
FURNITURE BUSIN RES.
Recently carried on by WILLIAM Locxwoon at
No. 36 MAIN STREET.
1 am prepared to meet the wants of all prospective
purchasers of furniture, both STAPLE AND
ORNAMENTAL ‘ lhave on hand a large
stock which I willsell
VERY .CHEAP FOR. CASH
Ishallbe pleased to meet all old or new friends
and will guarantee satisfaction in
every case.
ms'r wnAr row .invll, Vise, Cr :-
wm of! tool for Mum
and Home use. 3
sizes, assessor,
$6.50. Sold hi
hardware dealely
To introduce. r
son who gets up
. . club of 4. Agts.
wanted. Write for clleumls.
CHENEY ANVII. a; V1511. Co. Detroit, Mich.
$20" 0' cents postage, and b mail you will
. ’ getfreea cckageo goods of large
value, that will start on work that will at once
bringyoulnmoney. aster than anything else in
America. All about the $200,000 in presents, with
each box. Agents wanted everywhere, of either
sex, of all ages, for all the time or spare time only,
to work for us at their own homes. Fortunes for
all workers absoluiei assured. Don’t delay. 11.
POORKIIITKIOR lama
BANK ER 5,
PRIME Railway Securities always on
Hand forlnvestment.
Minneapolis Real , Estate 7 per cent.
Bonds for sale. at 101 and Interest.
Proprietors of “P601“: manual of Bali-
ways. ' Correspondence invited.
45 Wall Street. .
1y41
4 Lots on Franklin Ave,
0r two on Arch street, and one on Franklin ave,
as may be desired, for sale very low. Ap ly to
31115 B. B. CRAUFURD, 31 ll ain St.
m presents given away, send us 5
.L
New York.
This Space
Belongs to '
TAYLOR 1. EU.
-W-.--B‘.‘*HA‘LL'
BRIDGE’P’ORT.
_§EORGE_ H. RAYMOND.
free to first per-'
l
9
t),
18
SLBDS AND SKATES!
Flue Assortment tah1e_
GLASSWARE
cannula: anti transom
mil [AMPS
Of the Newest Patterns
Decorated Cups. Saucers, Plates.
and Tea. Sets-
French. English and American Decorations. Also
full line of
French China anl‘Porcelain Ware.
Carving-Table and Pocket Knives
In Great Variety.
Dolls, Toys, ('50.,
F. J. CURIIScL' CO'S.
23 MAIN STREET.
Seal Skinllarmenls
All in Nisan suits.
In Seal Skin Garments.
This Its 1111 and .
W ’ O Pilots 0311110 113 Beaten
By any house in the For Trade.
.IIEN HY s] EDE, Farrier,
14 West 14th Street. New York City.
N. B.-—0ur 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 olferctl. Do not miss them.
4t51 Established Over Thirty Years.
AMERICAN
EIEOIHIO llGHl. 600.
A complete model Incandescent Eleo-
trlc . Lamp, with Battery, Stand,
Globe, Platina, Burner, Wire, «he. ,
with instructions for putting in per-
fect operation, will be sent, post-paid,
for 60 cents
_ FREDERICK LOWEY,
96 Fulton Street, New York.
IS I‘KIC'I‘ 0F NURWALK, s. s. Probate Court,
January Rd. A. 1)., 1 ~‘.
Estate of ANSUN '1‘. ABBOTT, late of Wilton, in
said District, deceased.
'i he Court of rrobate 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. '1 hose who neglect to
present their accounts properly attested, within
hard time, Will be debarred a recovery. All persons
indebted to said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment to
NA i‘HAN M. BELDEN,
stip Administrator with the will annexed.
'l‘ax Uullt'ctur'a slat».
OTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
Collector of A axes, under and by virtue of a.
csrtaiued tax warrant, duly executed and signed
by proper authority and directed to the undersigned
commanding him to levy and collect of John 11.
Nichols and other persons named in the rate book.
on the list to said warrant annexed, . their several
proportions of the sum total as therein. stated, said
sum being a. tax or assessment laid upon the as-
sessment list made in 1881 by the inhabitants of
bled, to wit, on the let day of December, A. 1).,
1831 met for the purpose of providing .for the in-
debted of said town, levies upon-the following de-
scribed real estate of said Nichols. situated in
town of Norwalk, and bounded as follows, to wit:—
Northerly by land of Mrs. John Betts, Easterly
by land or the heirs of Ebenezer Lauren de-
ceased, Southerly by land of Jonathan Betta and
Westelrly by land of the heirs of Nathan Odell, de-
cease
And I shall sell at Publlc Auction, on the prem-
ises hereinbefore described. on the 10th day of
March, A. l). 1885 at 10.45 o‘clock forcncon so
much thereof as will raise the sum of Ninety-nine
cents,,tnat being the proportion of the said John
11. Nichols of the sum total . in-said list, together
with the charges of levy, sale, lite.
CEonCE B. S'I‘.JOEN,
Tax Collector, List 1831.
Dated at. ‘Sorwalk, January 6th, A. 1)., 1885.
I‘ax Uul iector’a rain.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
L Collector of Taxes, under and by Virtue o
a certain tax warrant, duly. executed and signed
by proper authority and directed to the undersigned,
commanding him to levy and collect or John D.
Nichols and other persons named in the rate book
on the list to said warrant annexed, their several
proportions of the sum total as therein stated, said
sum being a tax or assessment laid upon the as-
sessment list made in 1882 by the inhabitants of the
town of Norwalk, regularly and legally assembled,
to much the 28m (Lyor December, A. 1).,1882,
met for the purpose of providing for the indebted-
ness of said town, levws upon-tile followmg de-
scribed real estate of said N ichols, situated in town
of Nomalk and bounded as follows, to Wit :—
Northerly by land of Mrs. John belts, Easterly
by land of the heirs of Ebenezer Church. deceased,
Soutnsrly by land of Jonathan netts, and Westerly
by land of the heirs of Nathan Udell, deceased.
And 1 shall sell at l'ublic Auction, on tho prem-
ises herelnbefcrc described, on' the 10th day of
March. A. 1).. 1855 at 11 o'clock, forenoon, so much
1h iron! as Will raise the sum of one dollar and ten
cents, that being- the proportion of the said Nichols
of the sum total in said list, together with the
charges of levy, sale, &c.
GEORGE B. S l‘.JOHN,
'1 ex collector, List 1882;
; Date), at Nurwalk, January cm, A. D., 1835.
'i'nx Ullllt‘t'30l"s sale-
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
Collector of Taxes, under and by virtue of a
certain tax warrant, duly executed and signed by
proper authority and directed to the undersigned,
commanding him to levy and collect of John 11.
Nichols, ailu other persons named in the rate hook,
on the list to said warrant annexed, their several
proportions of the sum total as therein stated, said
sum being a tax or assessment laid upon the as«
sessment list- made in 1683 by the inhabitants of the
town of Norwalk, regularly and legally assembled,
to wit, on the 24th day of December, A. D., 1883
met for the purpose of providing for the indebted-
ness of said town levies upon the following de-
scribed real estate of said John H. Nichols. situa-
ted in town of Norwalk, and boundedas follows, to
WI! l?- ‘ -
Northerly by land of Mrs. John Betts, Easterly
by land of the heirs of Ebenezer Church, deceased,
Southerly by land 01 Jonathan Belts, and Westerly
by land of the heirs of Nathan Udell, deceased.
And I shall sell at Public Auction, on the prem-
ises hereinbefore described, on the 10th day of
March, A. D.. 1330 and at 11.15 o'clock Iorenoon so
much thereof as will raise the sum of one Dollar
and 20 cents. that being the proportion of the said
John 11. N labels, of the sum total in said list, to-
gether with the charges of levy, sale, ate.
61901qu B. Sl.JOHN,
Tax Collector, List 1883.
Dated at Norwalk, January 6th, A. 1).. 1585.
'l‘ax . (linemen-’5 3.1.":
NOTICE s hereby given .that the under-
signe l C .llectur ctTaxes, under and by
Vli‘ulo ofa evinaiii tux Warrant, duly executed
and signed by proper authority and directed to
the undersigned, commandiughim to levy and
collect of Eliza J. Northrop and Susan Auder~
son and other persons named in the rate book,
on the list to said wai'rantalinexcd, their sever
al proportions of the sum total as therein stated,
said sum being a tax or assessment laid upon
the assessment list made in 1882 by tho inhab-
itanls of the town of Norwalk, regularly and
legally assembled, to wit. on the 28th day of
December, A. 1)., 1882 met for the purpose of
providing for the indebtedness of said town,
levies u on the following described real estate
of said Iiza J. Northrop and Susan Anderson
follows, to wit :-
Northerly and easterly by land late of J ocl
Grumman, deceased, and by the highway,
southerly by land late of Jonathan Camp, dc-
- land late ochmuel Camp, deceased, and land
late of Jonathan Camp, deceased, containing
twenty acres more or less- And I shall sell at
Public Auction, on the remises heroinbeforo
described, on the 10th sy of March. A. D.,
1885 at ten o’clock torenocn. so much thereof
as will raise the sum of Three dollars and
thirtv cents that being the proportion 01 the
said Eliza J. Northrop and Susan Anderson of
' the sum total in said list, together with the
charges of levy, sale, etc. -
GEORGE B. ST. JOHN.
Tax Collector. List 1882.
Dated at Norwalk. January 6 1885.
Tax Collector's slat ._
N )TIGE is hereby given that the under-
signed. 0 lllector of Taxes, under and
by vi 'mo of a certain tax warrant, duly execut-
od an I SI 1111] by proper authority and directed
to tho Ill erelgnud, commanding him to levy.
and co‘lectot Eliza J. Northrop and Susan An-
derson and other persons named in the rate
book, on the list to said warrant annexed, their
several proportions of the sum tonal as therein
taxed, said sum being a tax or assessment
laid upon the assessment list made in
1888 by the inhabitants of the town of
Norwalk, regularly and legally assembled, to
wit. on the Zith day of December, A. D., 1883,
met for the purpose of providing for the illdebb
edness of said town, levies u on tho following
described real estate oi‘said ‘liza J. Northrop
and Susan Anderson, situated in town of Ner-
walk, and bounded as 1011mm, to wit 2.—
. Nortlierly and easterly by land late of Joel
Grumman deceased, and by the highway,
southerly by land late of Jonathan Cain de-
ceased, and westerly by land of Allen etta,
land 1an of Lemuel Camp deceased, and land
late ofJonathsu Camp. deceased, containing
twenty acres more or ess. And Ishall soil at
Public Auction, on the 'remises hereinbeiors
described, on the 10th ay 01‘ March, A. -D..
1885 at 10:15 o’clock forenoon. so much thereof
as will raise the sum oi Three dollars and
sixty cents that being the proportion of the
said Eliza J- Northrop and Susan Anderson of
the sum total in 51. list, together: with the
charges of levy, Sula, etc.
GEORGE B. 81‘. JOHN.
3t1 . V'l'ax‘CoIlcctoryList 1883.
Dated at her walk, January 6, 1885.
the town of N orwalk, regularly and legally asscmw
situated in town iiNorwalk. and bounded as '
ceased, and Westerly by land of Allen Belts. '
Consumers of COAL would
85".
ll. .3. K. tLO‘tKWOOD,
Has the largest assortment of fine
CROCKERY,
CHINA.
wimp——
GLASSWARE.
Plain and decorated. Also a full line of
Hanging Lamps
and Chandeliers,
TIN WARE, AGATB WARE,
GRANITE. WOOD AND
WILLOW WARE.
Andin fact everything that is to be found
in a First-Clasg House Furnishing
tore.
Sleds, Snow Shovels,
4SKATES~
Of the Best Quality in the city at
Prices Lower than Ever. .
ii. K. LOCKWOOD.
lBllll.
Sue, essor to
E. Quintard’s Son.
AT THE OLD STAND
Opposite Horse Railway Depot,
Parlor Suits
In Plush, Spun Silk, Ramil, Hair Cloth,
etc., at low prices.
BUFFALO LOUNGES.
Best in the market, from $6 upwards, in
Hair Cloth. Cretonne, Tapestry, Vel-
vet and Moquettc Carpets. Come
and see the Moquettes, the
first ever shown in this
vicinity, the latest
style of covering.
RLTTAN ail REED ROCKERS,
At $2.50, $3. $3.50, $4.50, $5, $5.50,
$6.50, $7. $7.50. $8 and 39. Elegant
Leather, Gold Embossed and
Stained Rockers.
PATENT SPRING REED ROCKERS,
At $7.50, $9, $9.50 and $12.
Felding Carpet Rockers.
At all prices.
Chairs & Rockers.
In great variety.
Upholstered Easy Chairs
Very comfortable and easy prices.
Chamber Suits.
In Walnut, Ash, Chestnut, Basswood,
Painted and Stained; come and see
them, they will suit.
WALL POCKETS,
With Hand Painted and Slat Fronts.
Corner & Side Brackets,
Various neat and tasty designs. ‘
Foot Rest Frames,
For Upholsteriug with Embroidery 85c.
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.
Walnut Flower & turner Slants,
FOLDING BED.
Complete new Styles. with Wire Mattres-
es, low prices.
BOOK AND MUSIC RACKS.
ALSO
Wire Reds and (lots.
.Hair. Cotton, Wool, Rattan and Excelsior
Matti-asses, Pillows, Bolsters, &c.
Husks, large or small quantity
CHILDREN’S OHAIRS-ANO ROCKERS.
Live Geese Feathers.
Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads. Bureaus, Wash-
stands, etc., etc.,
fit Very Low Prion-s.
Call and Examine when in want of
anything in my line.
Joseph B. Ells,
Walnut
COAL.
COAL.
i
I
L-
SI
U
COAL.
.' find it to their advantage
to look at our Stock be-
fore laying in their
Winter’s supply.
[llll' PIIOOS Alli IWOY .OOWII.
All Coal will be delivered
free from Slate and Dust.
Ill ' Br
Scuth N orwalk.’
.. _.__ 4.... A..__ ~—\..__. .._.
Children’s Suits from
Boy’s
Men’s. -
ill.
NEW HIMPR
Dll
OOMSTOEK BROTHERS.
Have Just Opened an Elegant Line of
N E c K W. E A R,
LK HANDKERCHEIF, ‘
SILK MUFFLERS.
SILK UMBRELLAS,
and JEWELRY.
APPROPRIATE FOR
CHRISTMAS reassure
To which they Invite Special ‘l‘. ttention.
Sweeping Reduction in
OVERCOAT
EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS
-—-IN—-
NLAUN‘DRIED SHIRTS-
We are Selling All LINEN BOSOIlI SHIRTS E11250. .
wamsutta. Muslin Shirts at was
We ask Particular Attention to our.
Fine Worsted and Cork Screw Suits
In all. 'ai'ietics of color and prices.
WE MAKE ‘OUIIL OWN CLOTHING
And pay no profit to the Jobber.
$2 t0$10
4 to . l5
6 to. 30/
i all ill-lull. Phil, 52.
Our Stock of i .
0‘
13'
crawl“
53259
n
GENTsi UNDERWEAR
Is Unusually Large, Embracing aIIGrades 8r. Prices.
Attelitton is called to soar
50ct. SHIRT AND DRAWERS,
Which we claim to be the best in town for the money.
Scarlet Shirts and Drawers,5[] 313,10 $4310].
Headquarters for Horse Blankets...
F. TWO STRAP. BLINKETS alllll Bells.
SQUARE BLANKETS, from $1.50 to $12.
' We'would call Particular Attention to our $1.7‘5lSquare
Blankets, weighing 4’: pounds, wich We claim‘CAN-
NOT BE MATCHED IN THE COUNTY.
Olflllll l bill’s Celebrated Hats. 3
In the Latest Styles.
0
TRUNKS AND rnlvatmc alas.
OOMSIOOK BROTHERS.
‘45 illii lulu.
NORWILK.
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