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Subscribers wishing the address of their GAZETTE changed should give their old as well as new addresses in full. All communications for publication must be accompanied by the author’s name as a contlden- tial guarantee of good faith. FINE IIIB PIIIII'IIG. The GAZETTE Job PrintingDepartment ls equip- ped with the best facilities for turning out First- Class work of every description. Estimates cheerfully given. Job work to be paid for on delivery. IIIIIWALK POST OFFIGE. Borough Post Office open from 6 a. m. to S p. in. Sundays,9 to 10 a. in. Sunday mall sent out 0 p. m. Money order items, 8 a. m. to 'l p. m. Malls despatched south and west, 7.25 and 10 a. m., and 3 and S p. m. :east,5.45, 8.55 a. m.. and 2, 5.30 and 9 p. m. Up Danbury railroad, 9.15 a. tn. and 6.15 p. in. East Norwalk. 5.45, 8.55. a. m., and 5.30 p. m. Sitvermine. 6 p. in. Weston, 11.30 a.m. South Norwalk, 7.25 and 10 a. m.,and 5.30 and S p. m. . Extra Copies of the “Gazette” On sale at this otlice, also by newsboys and by J. lit. Benedict, - - Wail street S. K. Stanley. - ~ Wail street ll. 0. Mosher, - GAZETTE Bl’dg E. N. Sloan, - Wall street IN scorn sokwaur Br Ii. Thiele, II. E. Bodweli, 0. 1.. Crew our or Town DEALERS : .Geo. H. Cole, - - - Y Bethei L. M. Monroe, - - - New Canaan \Vm. Edgar Nash, - - - Westport W NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Cows for sale, H. Staples Dr Goods The D. M. Read Go- Eniertaiunient, Richard O‘Gorman Furniture. B. A. Atkinson b 00., Boston Furniture, Degraaf at Taylor, New 1 ork Hat Factory for sale, Bridgeport Notice to Contractors, Probate \‘ otiee, Probate Notice, L OUAL I TEZIIS. The fire department has been supplied with new nozzles. Chas. Beers, of Easthampton, Mass., spent Sunday in town. Samuel Selleck died Thursday at Sel- leck’s Corners, in his 89th year. Mr. John Hyatt, son of U. S. Treasurer Hyatt, is visiting friends in town. The ladies of the First Baptist Church will give a tea on Friday evening. Senator E. J. Hill and wife have return- ed from their visit to Washington Chris Miller has recovered the money he lost at the ball last week Tuesday. Dr. Ellery C. Clarke of Brooklyn spent Sunday in town calling on old friends. W. A. Mestayer and company pleased a large audience at Music Hall Saturday evening. Editor Bross has put a head on the Ridgeficld Press—a new head—and it looks pretty. The Machackemo Hotel harbored a sneak thief unawares Thursday evening, who stole clothes from other guests. Comstock Bros. Monthly for March is out and may behad upon application at the Norwalk or South Norwaik stores. The Connecticut Weekly Press Associa- tion will hold its next meeting at the Tontinc Hotel, New Haven, March 19th. Messrs. Coolidge and Lockwood are to sell the Issues property oti Wall street, which has been cut up into most desirable building lots. The efforts that are being made to have the Consolidated road run the theatre train froml‘lcw York 'to Norwalk instead of stopping at Stamford, promise to meet with success. , —A our lead of fine horses from the West will arrive at Dunn's Livery Stables, Friday or Saturday and will be sold at reasonable prices. Miss Sallie Belts conducts Miss Ander— son’s class in physical culture in thelatter’s absence, who has a large and flourishing class in JacksonvilleLFiotida. On our first page to-day will be found a striking and instructive illustration of the comparative worth of the various kinds of baking powders now in the market. Acock-fight in Stamford recently be- tween Norwalk and Stamford’birds re- sulted in a defeat for the Norwalk bird, and a free fight for all the spectators. As we go to press a telegram announces that the Union Square Theatre and the Morton House, New York, are in flames, and will probably be totally destroyed. Miss Ella Oriich, of South Norwalk :1 teacher in the public schools of that city, was a guest of her friend Miss Ida Couch, last week.—Rt'dgefield Press. The Masons who visit Sagamore Lodge in New York to—night, will take the 4:46‘ p.m. train at South Norwalk ; fare for- round trip, $1.18, good for two days. Mrs. Caroline W. Hull, mother of Mrs. John S. Lockwood, died at the residence of her daughter on Saturday night. The funeral was held yesterday, (Tuesday) af— ternoon. _ J amcs Stebb, a local typesetter, with an unfortunate propensity for drink, was arrested Saturday night for boisterous drunkenness and Judge Selleck gave him 30 days in jail and costs. —-W. P. Whitney, managerof Whitney’s urt store, Danbury, will be at the South Norwaik store (Warwick Hotel block) from March 1st to 8th. with a large line of etchings and engravings. Post master Meyers, of Harrisburg, Pat., was confirmed by the senate early in Jan- uary, but did not learn of the fact until a few days ago.—- World. This is one of the kind of ’postmasters whomix up our'mail matter. There were 470 complaints against the Kansas City post ofiice last. year for mis— scnt punches and packages. Perhaps it was the blizzard—Boston Post. Yes, it was the offensive partisan blizzard marked “G. C.—-1884-—X,” that blew the ,efliciency all out of the office.-—Springfield Union. Michael Ratchford is to move into the rooms occupied by the tea store next door to his present quarters ; the tea dealer moves to Lockwood & Aiken’s present store, and the latter go across the street, next door to Starr’s candy store. The Farmer says that Danbury and Norwalk are both petitioners before Con- gress for appropriations for government buildings. The former town wants a $50,000 appropriation but- wc are notawure that Norwaik is seeking any public build— ing—Sentinel. . Well, you don’t seem to be “familiar with the nature of the animal.” The emphatic avowal of Mr. Blaine’s sincerity in withdrawing from the presi- dental contest, as given by that dislin. guished gentleman himself to a World re- porter in Florence, Italy, should quiet the grumbling of those chronic sceptics who wouldn’t believe Mr. Blaine’s withdrawal given in good faith. - At the battalion drill in the Armory on Friday evening, prizes were drawn by tickets numbered as follows, which have not been claimed by the holders of the tickets. If the ticket holders will present their coupons to Capt. A. A. Bette, the prizes will be awarded accordinglyz'Num- hers 292, 279, 284, 32, 68, 239, 403. The protectionists, Republican and De- mocratic, control the three doubtful States of New York, New Jersey and-Connecti- cut. No free trader of average ’intelli- geneewill doubt this statement; Plus is why the Republicans rejoice at the picturesque iuibecility of .the dominant branch of the Democracy in putting for- ward a free trad: programme and in mak- ing an assault ‘on Samuel J. Randall and his followers—182. Louis.Globe Democrat. Sewers Estate of Sarah Calhoun Estate of Richard Dunning arrested for inhuman brutality to his wife and children. The latter were covered with bruises, and he had struck the wo-- man in the face just before being arrested. He was sentenced to a short imprison. bahiy look after the children. En. GAZETTE :—The Saturday’s Sentinel says the military drill and entertainment of last Friday night, was under the aus- pices of 00. D. Perhaps it was, but the whole tiiiiig originated and was planned and carried out by tin officer of Co. F. All 00. F. want is the truth, but no more partnership business for them, when they are not recognized iii the entertainment. Carr. 00. F. We are indebted to Senator Hill for a copy of the Connecticut Register and Manual, a valuable compilation of statis- tics and historical information concerning our state and national governments. It is a great improvement on the old Connec ticut Register, and does credit to the in- genuity and skill of its compiler, Hon. Leverett M. Hubbard, Secretary of State. At-the Ladies’ Meeting on Wednesday afternoon at3 o,clock, at the chapel of the Congregational church, Miss Beck- with, recently a teacher among the mor- mons, will be present. She will speak of - the needs there, from personal observation and what she has to say will, no doubt, be both interesting and important. , The young indies,as well as those older,should take advantage of the opportunity. The Wheeler & Wilson band, by its secretary, Mr. E. A. Tibballs, has issued a neat announcement of the engagement of Mr. George Strait as leader,and assures the public that, “knowing Mr. Strcit asagentleman and musician of unques- tionable ability, we feel confident that under his direction, the band will retain its former reputation.” Having heard their full orchestra under Mr. Streit’s leadership, we feel so too. It is unfortunate fora very large pro- portion of our theatre goers that they failed to attend the performance at the Opera House Monday evening, when Bartlcy Campbell’s comedy drama, the “Heroine iii Rugs," was presented by that charming and accomplished artiste, Florence J. Bindley supported by Mr. James Horne and a company of excep- tional ability. The performance merited a crowded house, but was lightly attended. At the animal banquet of the Bridgeport Board of Trade on Thursday evening Governor Lounsbury said: I have been wondering whether Bridgeport is in Con— necticut or Connecticut iii Bridgeport. But after a consultation with my stuff, I have decided to lay aside the little state of Connecticut and come at once to the great city of Bridgeport. I look for the time when this city shall have the Hausa— tonic river as her eastern boundary and the state line of New York'as her west— ern. (Applause.) This is truly It won— drous city, a phenomenal city, but 1 do not wonder at it when we have such men amongst as Mr. Barnum who has done so much to advertise it throughout the world .v-Morning News. —-E. C. Whitney’s art store, now located in Library Building, Washington street, city, will remove to 58% Main street, Sco- field’s block, Warwick Hotel, and will open Thursday, March lst, with an elegant line of etchings, engravings, and artotypes. The above pictures comprise the very latest publications by the best artists, and in value exceed $1,000. A cordial invitation is extended to all lovers of art and fine pictures to be present at the opening. Owing to other arrange- ments tLe line of etchings will be on ex- hibition for one week only, March 1st to 8th. ‘ Dep xrtment Commander S. B. Home, of Winsted,_lias made these staff appoint- ments: Assistant adjutant general, John H..Thatcher, Hartford ; assistant quarter- mastcr, Gen. William E. Morgan, New Haven; inspector, Christian Quien, Dan- bury; judge advocate, A. H.-Fcnu, Win- sted; chief mastering officer, John C. Brcatch, Middletown. The following named comrades, with the department commander, will constitute the committee on Soldiers’ Home for the present year: Henry E. Taintor, Hartford; Henry M. Durfey, Norwich ; D. E. Soule, New Mil- ford; George G Smitli, Stamford. The Norwalk papers (the weekly ones) are keeping up a snarling at the Sentinel, but the object of attack seems to grow and prosper just the same. The oncea week fellows find nothing new in the way of items of interest that the Sentinel has not already “scooped” and perhaps the animosity arises on account of that. The people take kindly to the daily though the itcmizers for the wceklies don’t. The Sentinel copies the above from a Bridgeport exchange, with justifiable rel- ish. Yet no one knows better than the Sentinel that it can have no possible refer- ence to the GAZETTE. We are rejoiced to see our neighbor making such a valiant battle for success and with the utmost sin- cerity wish him abundant realization of all his fondest hopes. You have our best wishes, neighbor, so forge ahead. The Gazette’s Washington letter this week cites some striking illustrations of the inefficiency of the “reform" postal ser- vice, which will intensify the universal disgust for the present bull-headed mail service that seems to prevail all over the country. And yet this disgust must be tinged with amusement at the ofiicious and official stupidity of the asinine demo- cratic postmaster who sent back "for non- payment of postage,” a lot of public docu- ments which Senator Morgan had sent to his Alabama constituents, duly and offl- cially franked. There is a slight shadow of satisfaction in knowing that “a com- mittee to investigate this deplorable and vcxatious condition of our postal system has been ordered by tiie House." Wednesday evening about twenty mem- bers of the old '17tli regiment visited the residence of Mr. Samuel Glover, father of Judge W. ll. Glover, in Fairfield, who had been their patron saint during the war, and in whose honor Company K was named the Glover Guards, and presented him with an elegant regimental badge. as an honorary member. The badge is of gold, enameled, set with diamonds, and bears a device representing the 10th and 11111 army corps, and this inscription:_ “Presented to Hon. Samuel Glover by the 17th cht. Association, Feb. 22d, 1888.” Then Sergeant P. Wade presented Mrs. Glover with an elegantly framed photo- graph of the regiment’s monument at Gettysburg. A number of dignitaries were present, and a bountiful collation was served. It was a felicitous and mem- orable affair. To our Town Authorities—Gentlemen: —The room occupied by the borough police in the GAZETTE building is no place for Justice trials. This fact has been demonstrated repeatedly, but most conclusively yesterday when the Cobble llelliaus and sunny Italians were tried. In the first place the room is too small for the ordinary accommodations of the court, lawyers, witnesses, etc., and is not fitted nor furnished for that kind of business. In the second place J usticc trials held there are an intolerable nuisance to the tenants on the same floor. A considerable element among the spectators on ' such oc- casions as that of yesterday is composed of the scum of creation, dirty, fouLsmcll— ing, profane-spoken, rowdyish toughs, at- tracted thither by the vulgar or bestial features of the show, who wrangle and scuffic on the stairs, blockade the hallways and make themselves generally obnoxious to all who are forced to pass through their dirty ranks to the photograph gallery and business offices in the building. We have a Town House—such as it is—which is the proper place for such exhibitions. Use it, or better yet, take these cases away out into the woods somewhere and try them, where the stench and filth of the prisoners and loaferish hangers-on cannot offend the nostrils of any decent people—excepting the court and officials who are forced to “grin and bear it.” ment and the IIumane'Society will pro- . . 1 John Delurey, of Danbury. has bceiif l i NORWALK_GAZETTE. In Mr. Kennan’s Russian paper in the March Century, a chapter will be devoted to the touching story of the celebration of the Centennial Fourth of July (1876) by ‘: the prisoners in the House of Detention ‘ in S'. l’etcrsburg. As early as the first Week in June the three hundred “politi— cals" therein confined begun to make pro-- partitions for the celebration by requesting relatives who visited them to send to the prison blue and red liandkerchiefs, red flannel underclothes, etc., and before Jilly 1st almost every prisoner had a roughly made American flag, or a few stripes of red, white and blue cloth, and an inch or two of candle. Hours before the first midnight cannon announced the beginning of the great national celebration in Phila- delphia, hundreds of flags and streamers were fluttering from the grated windows of the prison. and the prison guards, who had never heard of the Declaration of Iii— dependence and did not comprehend the rcmarkabl- outbreak. were busy hashing the cheers and seizing the streamers. At intervals through the day flags Were hung out, and at night the prison windows were illuminated by the persistent ‘celebrators of American independence. Richard O‘Gormaii and his talented company will interpret the popular Yan- kee comedy, “Human Nature," at the Net-walk Opera House, on Monday, March 5th. The comedy is said to be the most laughter-producing play on - the road. Among the characters seen in the play are: a Yankee farmer, a lightning rod agent, a Negro, a dude, a tramp, a hotel clerk, a bum, ahotel porter, a policeman, a ras- cally lawyer, a defaulting clerk, it sport, an old maid, a gushing widow a boarding house keeper, 3 Hoydenish lady, and an abused wife. Every part in the play is radically different from the others. In this particular it surpasses any play ever written. The majority of the company, including Mr. O’Gorman, are either ac. complishcd vocalists and dancers, or arc proficient exponents of some kind of musi- cal specialty. Scenery of a surpassing order is promised. Bridgeport News .' It is stated that anew trafilc contract has been entered into be- tween the Consolidated and New England systems. The agreement relates to both freight and passenger traffic, but don't relate particularly to the Natigatuck Val- ley business, but on the contrary affects all the divisions upon which the New England and Consolidated roads connect with each other. According to the state— ment above, the milk trade of the Hon— satonic valley will go back to the Con- solidated road. The time for the change has not been given out, but according to the plan the milk trains will be restorcdf?‘ to the Consolidated at the point of its juuca tion with the Housatonic just as soon as. the train plt'nS can be adjusted. The rumor that a contract has been entered into between the. Boston and Maine and Consolidated'is denied. A disgraceful fight occurred on Chapel street on Sunday afternoon, the results of which were such as to gratify the decent public even though they condemn Sunday fights. Four toughs were on the war-path, William Fiigan and Owen Riley of Cobble Hill, and Andrew Lockwood,a Main street bartender, and Herman Anderson the "chunky” Swede who is peaceable enough when sober, but who has an unhappy fac- ulty for getting into bad company who lead him into temptation and into fights—- and who fights like a tiger when he does fight, as that other local ruffian, Owen Rice, has occasion to remember as he was once knocked into raw beefsteak by the Swede. These four worthies got drunk and swaggered down Water street. Riley assaulted an Italian on the way and the Italian fled to the barracks on Chapel street. The quartette continued leisurely and unsteadily along and overtook a cott- ple more Italians whom Riley and Fagan pitched into. The Italians started to chas- tise their assailants when the Swede pitch‘ ed in and knocked them both dowu,whcrc. upon they fled to the barracks with the toughs in pursuit. Then the music began. The barracks door opened and the Italians swarmed out like bees from a hive and arming themselves with bricks they re- ceived the visitors with a vigorous on- slaught. Riley ran away at the first approach of danger; Fagau was struck in the face with a brick and knock- ed senseless in the road, bleeding and mashed ; Lockwood incontineutly fled from the scene of conflict, leaving the Swede to fight it out alone. And he did fight. With a valor worthy a better cause he stood in the centre of a mob of infuri- ated Italians, pelted on all sides with bricks and stones, and hurling back their own weapons with a vigor and aim that brought down an Italian at every blow. Thus the battle raged until Officer'Frank Moore’s approach caused a cessation of hostilities. Then Anderson disappeared, and the officer singling out three of the Italians who had been most active in the- figlit, marched them to the lockup. Sub< sequently all the combatants on the other side were arrested and jagged excepting Fagan, who had been carried home insen— sible, with his nose knocked out of shape and his face mashed to a jelly, and in such a condition as to arouse the false hope that he migbtnot recover. Anderson and Riley were let out on bail Monday morn- ing, but both got drunk again, and the former got rearrested for quart-cling with his wife, and the latter for breach of the peace, and both were jugged again. Yes- terday all the prisoners were arraigned be- fore Justicc Selleck, who fined Riley on various counts, $20 and costs, aggregating $41.72, Anderson, $5 and costs, aggre- gating $25.17, and Lockwood $10 and costs, aggregating $23.73. There was no evidence to convict the Italians and they were discharged. As soon as Fagan re—_ covers sufficiently from his injuries he will be tried on the same charges as the other three. Anderson, Riley and Lock- wood were unable to pay their fines, and were taken to jail yesterday afternoon by Officers Moore and De Forest. «+>—— “Record"-ect. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Caliiil on Tuesday of last week. Rev. A. J. Park, of Weston, has been engaged to supply the Congregational church pulpit at Huntington for one year from March 1. Mr. William E. Layton, father of J. M. Layton, of South Norwalk, died at his home in Newark N. J ., on Tuesday. De- ceased wa's well known and much loved in Newark, having held several public ofiices there. Sherman Morehouse, of Wilton, has brought action against John Remsou to recover a commission for the sale of the latter's farm to Mr. Gunning. The case will be tried next month in the Court of Common Pleas. Word has been received at Waterbury front Rev. Dr. Joseph Anderson that he has fully recovered his health, and that he will be able to resume his duties iii the pastoratl of the First church the latter part of March. When Mr. Rubey was on the stand tes- tifying in the Rubey-Fiiiow case on Wed- nesday, he was asked by Lawyer Light: “You and Mr. Fillow (the defendant) are members of the same church, are you not ?” “No, sir,” testily responded the witness; he believes in immersion -and I don’t. I believe in a little sprinkling of water. but he wants to be soaked in it.” Then Justice Coolidge told the crowd of spectators that if they didn’t stop laughing, they would be fired out. Ofiiccr Hedden, of South Norwaik, found a man sleeping in a freight car near the depot at about midnight of Wednesday and arrested him. On the way to the lockup the fellow broke away and ran. The cop chased hiiu but couldn’t run fast enough, whereupon he drew his revolver and fired five shots in quick succession at the fleeing form, but didn’t hit him. Just at. that time a prominent citizen of South Norwalk was walking home, meditating on the beauties of the calm, still night, when the shooting startled him from his reverie and the bullets whistied past his silk hat. In alarm he dodged behind a,‘,tree just as the escaped prisoner dashed past, and when the officer came up panting and blowing he stepped out, startling the cop as much as he himself had been startled. The cop recognized him and, pointing to the fugitive, he gasped : “Did I shoot him ?”- “No,” replied the citizen, “but you came d———d near shooting me. Next time you want to scare a man into subjec- tion just keep your pepper in your pocket and make faces at him.” WESTPORT. The rain of Saturday washed the roads badly in may places. Mr. Frederick Hawks has been vis'ti iig friends in Jersey City. Mr. Edward A. Nash is building an ml- dition to his house on King St. A handsome new sign has been placed over the door of the Reading Room. Mr. Wm. Lowery who has been ill for a long time, died at his home last Sunday night. The Ladies Aid Society of Christ church meets in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mr. James Hart, son of Rev. Wm. lIart formerly of this place, was in town on Wednesday. ' Mr. Arthur Shepherd lost an infant son about seven months old on Sunday by whooping cough. Mr. Frederick Bel'len commenced his duties as salesman with Sterling Bros. of Bridgeport on Monday. The Sunday schoool room of the Metho- dist church lias been repainted and other- wise improved in appearance and comfort. Captain John Crawford left on Saturday for Yonkers to superiiiteiid getting the yacht of which he has command in repair for the coming season. Some trouble in regard to pay-day caused a strike at the Hatch-Holmes fac- tory on Thursday but we understand that the matter has been adjusted and work resumed. ‘ The new furniture for Christ church parlors arrived last week. It is of ash and of handsome and appropriate design. It was purchased of Hiibbell do Curtis of Bridgeport. The ice in the river iskingbrea up. The freshet of last week assisging very mater- ially and if weather like the present con- tinues, the river will soon be open to‘ navigation. . ~ A number of members of Temple Lodge No. 65 F. and A. M. will probably accom- pany St. John’s Lodge No. 6, on their visit to-morrow night to Sagamore Lodge of New York. . Mr. Frederick Belden, knowing that he would soon be deprived of the pleasure of the society of Westport’s fair ones, took three of them for a ride to stamford on Thursday of last week. Perhaps the tacks upon which Hans Sneller sat down to take a rest before ex- hibitingfihis humaniphone at the kcrmiss "o’ii‘Thu'i‘sday‘evening may account for the number of good points he made. Rev. Mr. Still gives a lecture in the Methodist church this Tuesday evening for the benefit of Compo Engine company. The proceeds are to be used to swell the fund for the purchase of a new engine. A Sunday school concert was held at the Congregational church on Sunday evening. But a small part of the pro- gramme was carried out, owing to the sickness of those who were to take part. Mr. George A. Darrow who is at pres- ent in business in Stamford, will remove to this place and occupy one of E. H. Nash’s stores on the west side of the river. Some of his goods have already arrived. Spring has come or at least'thc boys have commenced playing marbles, and now for about a month the sidewalks will be monopolized by them and pedestrians must take either the street or a torrent of impudence. Miss Hattie F. Nash presented a hand- some hand painted banner to the Congre- gational fair last week. Miss Nash does some very beautiful work in this line hav- ing unusual natural artistic ability. She has a large class of pupils under her in- struction. The kermiss held in National Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week by the ladies of the Congrega- tional society was a complete success. We refrain front giving a detailed descrip- tion because there were so many things that did we begin we would not know where to end. The receipts were over three hundred dollars. 0 NE WCANAAN. Business is dull, but we learn that all of our merchants after taking inventory find they have made a little money, which perhaps is more than some larger places can say. Mr. Hopkins has begin a series of ser- mons, the subject of the first being : The Sin of winking, in which he showed how some of our statesmen,e‘ducators, churches and individuals, close their eyes to evils, tendencies, truths and facts, which if not recognized and dealt with properly will result in harm. Next Sunday evening he preaches on the Sin of Sneaking. Last Sunday it was the Sin of Skuiking. Mr. George L. Dunn has returned to his elegant residence at Talmage hill. There is not a house in town, and few outside of it, with as many different kinds, but all beautiful doors. It was designed by Architect Lindley, and has all the modern conveniences. The grounds are neatly laid out, and the outbuildings are all that could be desired. It is a place worth visiting. Wednesday evening the S. P. Ferris Post, G. A. R., celebrated its fifth birth- day. It made patriotic speeches, and listened to outsiders like Dr. Brownson, Rev. C. B. Ford, and F'. E. Hopkins. A glass case in which to enshrine from dust the bust of Gen. Grant, was received from the ladies. After the aesthetic longings had been appeased, a flank movement was executed upon beans, pickles, crackers, coffee, &c., until the field was swept clean. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Caroline Purdy, were largely attended from her former residence in this village on the 20th inst. She was a lady held in very high esteem by all who knew her. For more than fifteen years she had been a snfierer from heart disease, but she bore her illness with great patience, and at- tended largely to her household duties to the very last. She was in her 72d year, and her married life extended over half a century. ~ . The Rev. B. G. ‘l. McNeille, of Bridge— port, delivered his second lecture in the course under the auspices of the Y. P. S- C. E., at the Congregational Church last Friday evening. The subject was: “The Gateway through the Alps, and the Italian cities.” The St. Gothard pass was tra- versed, and the partial ascent made of the Matterhorn. ~ We had glimpses of Mt. Blane, the Valley of Chamonnay, and the Mer tie Glace. Then we visited Lakes Luzern, Geneva, Constance and Muggiore. After which we passed into Italy, stopping a few moments on Lake Come, and then passing to Florence, and finally to Venice, when upon her canals, within her Cathe- dral. amongst her palaces nearly an hour was delightfully improved. At last stand- ing oh the Rialto, and looking out over the harbor we saw the sun go down with the fishermen’s boats, their sails a low, riding the easy EWell of the deep b no waters. It was a lecture long to be remembered, for the beauty of the views presented, and the eloquence of the speaker. A man met a red fox on the Darien road last Week. The fox sat on the fence and looked at the man, until the man got within ten feet of him, then he ran away, but the man he had no gun, so the fox might have saved his breath—Moral— The snow and ice has almost entirely melted from the hills and streets, the ground will now begin to melt, and if you miss any of your New Canaan friends don‘t give them up, they are only some- where stuck in the mud, and will get around by summer. The question as to the wisdom and economy of building a towu memorial ball, came up for debate in the Lyceitm Tuesday evening. It was decided that wisdom and economy were on the side of the present antique stmcture opposite the hotel on Main street. To a time to which the memory of but few living men runs back, this was an abandoned Methodist church. It has all the outward appear- ance of a place long since gone to the devil. The court gathers around a wood stove that will hold about three sticks, and dispenses justice through a veil of smoke. Corn would thrive betwoen the rows of pens, and on the walls the spider draws his victim into lus web, before the very eyes of shivering culprits. This is our town house. Our town ofilcers meet-in a little room under the public library. , are unable to do. ' cAsus’s 50 U Til—N OR IVALIT’. ! Mr. 1 homas Village and family are sad— ly afflicted by the death of one of his daughters. ' L Mr. George Seymour, who was thought a week since to be improving in health, is now very ill. Mrs. J. ll. Jennings and daughter are making a visit in Washington, D. C., for some little time. AYouiig Men’s Republican Club was organized last week and Ollie! rs elected, amid enthusiasm such as has not been seen in this city for years. Few of the old jresidents ever thought the large dwelling on West street,once occupied by Mr. Swords, could ever be moved to the rear of the lot. But Coun— cilman Smith has nearly completed the job, and the old site looks lonely. Ayoung lady, said to be an expert at type Willing and telegraphy. who goes to New York on the 7:45 train, has also shown her ability to keep a Bridgeport gentleman awake during his trip down in the same car. This his male companions It was not publicly announced that “competent” speakers would be present at the gospel temperance meeting in Tem- ple of Honor hall, on Sunday last, but they were there nevertheless. and the tes— timony and remarks of some eighteen of the brothers and sisters, kept the meeting until 5 o’clock. All entered into the spirit of the meeting, which proved most inter— esting and profitable to all present. -————-—<‘ GREENS FARMS, The snow-and ice is nearly gone, and mud is getting deep. - ’ The ice is out of the river at Westport, and no damage is done. The harbors are open again, and boats are running regularly. Hay is not selling as well as we hoped. The crop around here was large, al- though small at the West. The crop of onions must be well off, as it was small at the beginning. Good red onions are worth $4.75, and good white $6 or $7 in New York. The most notable event of, the month here was the Farmers’ Convention, Feb. 22, at the Schoolhouse, under the auspices of the Farmers’ Club. The meetings were held forenoon and afternoon, and were well attended, and, it is hoped, proved profitable as well, as interesting. The ladies furnished a collation at noon at the house of Mr. John Elwood, and every man of them were ready to help clear the tables. It was a successful meeting in all respects. It is to take the place of the oyster supper which the club sometimes indulges in. The club meets Tuesday ni.ht of this week at the house of Henry G. Birge. Subject: “The Grass Crop.” Onions were badly frozen, but will thaw out now as the weather is growing warmer. Potatoes are selling at about. $1 per bushel in Bridgeport. Our politi- cal friends who are so strenuous to pro- tect American industries, ought to look after the tariff on potatoes and onions. If the farmers were as well protected as . some of the manufacturers whose goods We are obliged to buy, We could get at least $1.50 per bushel for potatoes this winter. The freight on potatoes from Euiope is about'thc same as from here to New York. Attd, by the way, if aman who is a farmer is not allowed to work in a hat shop or a carpenter’s shop, why should a hatter or. carpenter or merchant or lawyer or an editor raise potatoes? + RED ING. Miss Bridget Coiling died Thursday gaed 16 years. She lived cast of the Ridge. . The Methodist Aid Society gave a “Crazy Tea Party” at Whilehead‘s Hall last Thursday evening. Mr. Wm. Albiudicd Thursday evening aged 68 years. His funeral was attended from the Georgetown Methodist church Sunday, Rev. Mr. Hubbcll officiating. There was a very fine entertainment of vocal and' instrumental music by home talent and readings by Miss Hattie Hoyt of Danbury at Mr. A. A. Gorham’s last Wednesday evening. It was given in behalf of the Congregational choir. Miss Hoyt isavei-y accomplished reader and reciter. rm: IVER . PILLS. CURE Sick Headache and relieve all the troubles inc!- dent to a bilious state of the system. such as. Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness. Distress after eating. Pain in the Side. 8:0. 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Sold by druggists everywhere, or sent by mail. CARTER MEDICINE co., New York. Small Pill. Small Date. Smalll’m . . , Commastoners Notice. II‘HE subscribers appointed by the Court of Pro- bate for the District of Norwaik, commts- sloners to receive, examine and decide upon the claims of the creditors of the estate of Joseph F. Ruscoe, an insolvent debtor of Norwalk, in said district, assigned in trust for the benefit. of his creditors, hereby'glve notice that we mil attend: to the business of our said-a pointmentat the office of J. Beldcn Hurlb'utt in d-Norwalk, on the 1th day of April, 1388. and on the so: day or May, 1888, at ten o’clock in the forenoon on each of said days. Said court hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof for the exhibition of claims a that said estate. 3“ ALFRED E. AUSTIN. Commis— WILLIAM LOCKWOOD. sinners. Dated at Norwoik, this 8th day of Febrottn-y, 888. I FOR SALE SECURE A HOME CHEAP! A nearly new, comfortable, well built House. twostories,on upper end of Fair street, in Bor- ough of Norwal's. will be sold verycheap. Pleas- antly situated, good neighborhood, and very deep lot. House has 0 good rooms, pantry, dry cellar, high garret, closets. etc. The owner having re‘ moved from town will sell very cheap. For fur- ther information apply to MRS. WM. NASll,uext door to place. or to JOSEPH B. ELLS,‘ . Furniture dealer, opposite Horse Railway Depot. Norwaik. January 98, less. DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN FIND AS FINE AN ASSORTMENT OF M E A 'I' S .. ' —AT—— F. W. SMI’l‘II’S MARKET, 55 Main Street. As can be found in any market in this town of Norwalk? @Everything is selected by Competent Judges of our line of goods. - Country Dressed Million, Lamb and Veal. CALL AND EXAMINE. ly48 FRED. W. SMITH. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 29, 1888. THE D. M. READ Co. EARLY NOVELTIES. _ We are making the largest display of early Spring and Summer Novelties in Silk, Wool and Cotton , Dress B. A. ATKINSON & 00., ' Liberal House Furnishers, Offer ypeclal inducements to intending purchasers of Bouseholi Goc ds. We show the largest line of Ganpnrs Ever offered in New England, and at prices that will ensure quick and large sales. It will pay every housekeeper in want of a carpet this spring to call and look through the line. An elegant rug given to every customer who buys $5040 worth of goods. We shall also offer a special line of elegant Parlor I Suits. Call and see them. The goods and the rices s eak for themselves. Don't delay, as this ll an oppor- tunity not offered twice in one year. e have urtlier placed on special sale a large line of Chamber Suits. New styles, extra well made, and at prices that will not pay for the lumber and trimmings. . We shall, as usual, have on hand a full and complete line of odd furniture. Dining-room Furniture. Kitchen Furniture, Bali Furniture, Library Furniture, Rattan Furniture, Beddingol' all kinds, Shades, Draperies, Straw Mattings, Rugs, Mats. STOVES, RANGES, OILGLOTHS, Dinner and Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Lamps, Clocks, Mirrors. to, and in fact, everything that appertainl to the comfort and welfare of the frugal housekeeper. Goods sold for , CASH OR 0N INSTALMENTS. Goods delivered free at any freight station in New England. 3. A. ATKINSON & 60., 82'! Washhgton Street, cut. Common st, Boston, Mass. Fabrics that we have ever shown, and call particular attention to the line of India. and Pongee Silks in plain and figured goods. Something over seventy patterns and colorings can be seen, which embrace the entire produc- tion of this season. Wool goods in plain and fancy fab- rics, combinations, and suits in new shades. We have bought several pieces more of Black Rliadamas to be sold at same price as those of last week and can reccommend them: as the cheapest Rhadames sold over our French Sateens, Domestic counters for some time. Sateens, Chambrays, Scotch and French Ginghams, Prints and Lawns of Selected and private patterns, are now open. Carpetings in new designs of all grades of Ax- ininsters, Body Brussels, Tapestries, ingrains, and Cotton . Chains, together With a. superb line of Portieres, Lace INDULGENT READER”: . Thy wise desire oftsoons may occasion thee to the purchase of goodly FURNITURE. Nay, flout not! Thine attention lend. So shall it advan- tage thee and speedily. . ’Tis but a snailish walk— aye, marry, eke no more than unto 47 & 49 West 14th St., N. Y.—- and thou art bravely set down within the walls of ,_ DEGBAAF 30 TAYLOR. if i G0 your ways pleasantly from room to room. ' l l t i , [WE/Wm . ______..__——-——- Curtains, Rugs, Draperies by the yard, Poles and Trim mings are now ready in our Carpet Department. J They have ainame othonorable trafi‘ick, and by » my froth thou shalt with fairness happily come off. it Iii/I. BEADED. ' m Exceeding content with thy store and their store, thou shalt store wise resolves 'gainst the day ‘ thou shall; again, with pleasure, profit purchase. ’Tis odds thou shalt discover fair goods to th mind and men minded to thy goodly fare. A ll ——_———' \IllfllflLflfllWI—I—ul ’— 75:». ii - WINDSOR FOLDING BID. :2]:— . fi ‘ OUR .ENTIRE LINE OF Spring ‘Overeoats IS NOW READY. o ly9 WE WILL PLACE IN STOCK our. ing _ , IT IN SATURDAY, FEB. 25, ’88. ll l l INSURANCE BUILDING, SOUTH NORWALK. MASONIG BUILDING, NORWALK.
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