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NORWALK GAZETTE, WEDNESDAY: MARCH 14., 1888.
N ORWALK GAZETTE.
A . 11. BYINOTON. lltlllOI. I . ROBBIEYER. II. . Associate.
Wed., March 14,1888.
The Blizzard.
The tail end of the Western blizzard is
upon us. The oldest inhabitant has taxed
his memory in vain to recall apreeedent
for the sterm first for forty-eight hours
raged with a fury tIrat filled the people
with dismay.
The snow began to full Sunday evening,
with frequent'intervals of hail, but there
was nothing to indicate that it was to turn
into such a terrific storm as was in the
height of itsglory on Monday morning.
The snow was coming down steadily in
fine, small flakes, with a mixture of sleet;
the wind was blowing furiously from
every direction, filling the air with an
almost impenetrable mist of whirling snow
and 'slcet, that made it difllcult to see two
rods in any direction, and peppered the
faces of any pedestrians that were so un-.
fortunate as to have business out doors.
The roads were drifted to an extent that
made travel by team absolutely impos-
sible, and still the snow continued to come,
building the drifts higher and thicker and
blockading the streets to an alarming ex.-
tent.
On Monday afternoon most of the stores
and places of business were closed up,
and merchants and others who could get
home lost no time in going, while many
who had any distance to go, stayed in
their stores and shops and ofiices rather
than venture out at the risk of getting
lost or freezing to death. All Monday
night the storm raged and Tuesday found
the condition of the streets worse than
ever, and the snow still coming down. but
with less wind. The north side of Wall
street was blockaded with numerous drifts
that in many cases completely obscured
the lower portions of the stores to the
second story windows. A very few pro-
perty owners attempted to shovel path-
ways in front of their premises, blit very
soon relinquished the effort as they were
unable to make any progress against the
wind, which blew the snow in as fast as it
could be shoveled out.
Yesterday afternoon an attempt was
made to shovel out the horse car truck and
a large force of men was put on, but after
shoveling out several rods the work was
abandoned. This morning, however, a
large regiment of shovelers are at work
and it is possible that the street cars may
be running by to-night. ‘
There is no telephone communication
between the borough and South Norwalk,
a number of the poles and wires having
blown down, and the falling of telegraph
poles completely isolates us from the out-
side world.
There have been no trains up over the
Consolidated road since Sunday night,
and word comes of trains snowed in and
abandoned at various points along the line
No mails nor newspapers have been re—
ceived this week, but it is expected that
by to—night, (Wednesday,) the railroads
will be running to a certain extent. Tile
early passenger train on the Danbury &
Norwalk road worked its way through to
South Norwalk Monday morning, arriving
at about noon, five hours late, and is the
only train that has been run since Sunday.
The train was stuck in the snow between
here and South Norwalk for several hours.
to the chagrin and disgust of the passena
gers, who were obliged to stay in the-cars
until the train could be extricated, which
was finally done with the help of three
engines. The,cars ran off the track at
the Washington street crossing and two
of them are still snow bound.
Numerous yarns are going the rounds,
‘of people frozen to death, buried under
snow banks, etc., but wlnlc a number of
instances of exhaustion and rescue have
been related, there will probably be no
fatal cases to record.
In this connection a nice little story,
comes second hand from East avenue,
which relates that while a Swede, who
boards with Mr. Cockefur.was laboriously
making his way home through the storm
Monday afternoon, he was astonished and
somewhat frightened by Rev. Col. Ander-
, son’s big New Foundland dog who came
plunging through the deep snow, grabbed
the Swede’s coat in his teeth and endeav-
ored to pull him to one side of the road.
The man paid no attention to the dOg’s
strange action, any more than to try to
scare him off, but the animal presisted in
his tugging and pulling,and at last the man
decided there was something wrong, and
went in the direction indicated. Arriving
at a certain spot the dog began to paw in
the snow and whine, audthe man, acting
on the dog’s hint, dug into a drift and
found the body of a man who had fallen
in the snow exhausted. The dog had dis-
covered him and had pa wed him in the
face in his efforts to rouse him so that the
skin was scratched from his face, and
finding himself unable to get tllc man up,
had started out for help with the above re-
sult. The man was pulled out and taken
into a house in the neighborhood when he
was properly cared for. This story illus-
trates the sagacity of the dog and the
credulity of reporters.
“Lean" Sherwood was found in the
snow by the police nearly frozen to death
last Monday night. He was taken to
Wendling's bake shop when Dutch George
packed him in a barrel of snow to take the
frost out and rolled the barrel and all into
his oven to take the snow orlt. Lean came
out all right.
On his way home Monday night Fred
Lockwood overtook a woman who lrvcs
on Chapel street, who was nearly exhaust-
ed, anrl. would soon have succumbed.
He assisted her out and saw her safely
home, greatly to her relief and that of her
friends.
The Shepard tenement, a brick house
on Lewis street, occupied by Charles
Owen, was completely unroofed by the
high wind of Monday. The tin roof was
caught by the wind and curled up like a
piece of paper, and rolled over to the
ground with a crash that startled tiled
neighbors and frightened the inmates of
the house. _
One of the roof ornaments, a steeple-
shaped affair about as large as a dog
kennel, was blown from St. Paul’s church
and fell into the walk in front of the
edifice.
Tire wind broke 011’ the limb of a large
elm tree in St. Paul’s cemetery, over a
foot in diameter, dropping it directly
across the street, taking the electric light
wire with it. In the yard of Miss Mary
Hoyt, directly opposite, a large tree was
snapped off.
A tenement house belonging to Murrson
Hoyt, on Hoyt street, had its roof blown
off.
Reports of people frozen to death in
Cranberry Plains and Daricn are not
credited.
Liverynran Dunn was offered $10 to
carry it man up to Cranberry Plains t‘lfllt-
(lilyuftt'i'llooii, lllll lrt- refused to illlIfW :1
horse to go out for any amount of morn-y.
“Shumus O’Brien" was booked for the
Opera House Monday owning, anvif the
house was literally “par-kud”~—irr a moun-
tainous snow bank.
The falling of a chimney broke a wire
which rang the fire alarm Monday after—
noon, and despite the wretched weather
some of the firemen got orlt with their
apparatus thinkingtherc was a fire. Hope
Hose Company brought out their “crab"
and dragged it to the corner of Wall and
Water streets, but as the alarm was a
false one, and it would have been difficult
to find a fire anyway, they dragged their
machine back to the house actually dis:
appointed.
Photographer Bluekman was out this
morning with his camera taking pictures
_ of the streets with their monstrous drifts.
The photographs ought to find nrcady
sale, and no doubt will be: prescrvcdto
confirm the truth of the reminiscences of
the “oldest inhabitant” of the ‘dim and
dusky future.
The blizzard has prevented a lockup
full of prisoners from being brought to
Bridgeport.
Somebody set our leisurely loungcrs
half crazy this morning by announcing
that the railroad company would pay fifty
cents an hour for snow silovclcrs.
It is said there are a nurubcr of families
entirely out of coal, but luckily this is a
Christian and charitable community, and
nobody will have a chance to suffer long.
Mr. Thomas Yonder-hoof on West
avenue kept “open house” during the
entire storm, and welcomed all passers
by to partake of the hospitality of his
splendid home. This was in striking con-
trast to the action of some who are re-
ported to have refused admission to
travelers who were well iligh exhausted,
with the assurance that “nobody has any
business being out in this weather."
H. C. Mosher lras dug a tunnel through
the big snow bank in front of the GAZETTE
building, through which all pedestrians
go who cross the street.
In front of the Fuirficld County bank is
a large snow drift about twenty feet high,
and on top of this drift some wag has
stuck upasign hearing this strange dc-
vice: “Keep off the Grass 1" .
Stage driver Gregory, of the Weston
stage route, had an experience in getting
here Monday which he doesn’t care to see
again. [to was obliged at frequent inter~
vals along the dreary and lonesome road,
to shovel a pathway for his team through
huge drifts, in the teeth of the blinding
storm, and it was a miracle that he sur-
vived the strain.
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Rheumatism, Its Treatment and Avoid-
ance.
A Philadelphia doctor gives these points
on rheumatism, its treatment and avoid~
ance, to 'a Times reporter of that city:
Two weeks in bed between woolen blan-
kets was at one time the recognized re~
medyin acute rheumatism. Today we
have several remedies, which, if properly
used, enable its to cut short almost any
attack in from 24 to 48 hours. These re—
medies are salicylic acid and some of its
compounds, and a newly discovered
medicine called antipyrine. These medi-
cines have rendered the use of opium in
rheumatism almost entirely superfluous.
Formerly no severe case corrld be treated
without this pain-relieving remedy. _At-
tention must also be paid to the diet.
Meats and all stimulating foods must be
forbidden. A pure milk diet is probably
best and will often be effective in curing
the disease without any mcdicaltrcatment.
How shall a person predisposed to rhcu:
matism avoid an attack? In the first
place care should be taken to keep the
body dry and warm, to guard against
sudden chilling of any portion of the sur-
face. If overheated the skin should not
be cooled suddenly by exposure in a
draught. If one becomes wet the cloth—
ing should be clraugcd as soon as possible.
Tire rheumatic must discard cotton and
wear woolen or silk underclotlring. This
does not conduct the treat from the body
too rapidly. “Medicated flannel,” so
called, is a humbug. The preservative
influence of flannel against rheumatism
resides in the wool, and not in any inedi—
cinal substance with which it is claimed
to be impregnated. In addition the rheu-
matically predisposed individual should
drink much water. A slightly slimline
water, such as viciry or deep rock. has
some prophylactic virtue. He should rc—
frain from eating much meat, but should
eat sufficient vegetable food to keep well
nourished. Malt liquors and acid wines
must be eschewcd as if they were poison—
ous. If his house is damp he should move
into a dry one.
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The Bower-Gas Theory of Disease.
There is a tendency at present among
sanitariansfsays the Boston Journal of
Chemistry, to attach less importance than
formerly the agency of sewer-gas in the
production of diseases like diphtheria,
typhoid-fever, etc. In the Proceedings
of the Royal Society isapaper on this
subject by Prof. Carnelly and J. S. Al-
dane, M. B., in which it is shown that the
air of large and well ventilated sewers is
comparatively free from .noxious gases,
and contains proportionately fewer micro-
organisms than the outer aii‘ of the same
locality. These observers also found that
most of the micro-organisms found in the
sewer air were drawn in from the outer
air, and not developed in the sewer, and
that micro-organisms tend to settle instead
of remaining in the air. It has also been
suggested that the dry and crumbling
deposits around leaks in the pipes, and ,
upon unused fixtures, may be lnore pro—
ductive of the dangerous disease germs
than the air of the sewer itself. It is cer— '
taiuly true thatif sewcr' gas were as deadly '
as has been claimed few persons would
be left alive. The proportion of houses
in which the plumbing istight and perfect
is very small, especially among those built
10 or 15 years ago. But, although the
dangers of sewer gas may possibly have
been over estimated, it is better to run no .
risk.
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Refund the Illegal Tax.
The New York TJ-ibune says: The House
Committee on the District of Columbia has
under its consideration :1 bill refunding to
commercial travelers a tax illegally imposed
and collected from them by the District au-
thorities. The Supreme Court of the Dis-
trict has declared the tax unconstitutional,
and now it is proposed to hand it back to
those from whom-it was improperly exacted.
The propriety of the Court’s decision calls
for no argument. Even though the Consti-
tution did not ill express terms forbid such
taxes, they are obviously in violation of the
theory of commercial unity under which
trade between the States throughout the Na-
tional domain is absolutely free and unre-
stricted.
As this should never have been collected,
it follows that it should promptly be return-
ed. The amount of money involved is‘ not
large, and the claimants are neither numer-
ous nor influential. Consequently, in the
press of business, this refunding bill has
been neglected by the committee. Brit as it
is a matter of simple justice and honesty, us
it Cannot possibly meet witn opposition, it
should be taken up and put upon its passage.
Matters of this kind should not be left to
drag along to the vcxation and expense of
claimants palpably entitled to their de-
mands. We urge that the bill be reported
without unnecessary delay.
The Harbor Improvement.
The Advocate says: “At the request of
a number of citizen, Mr. J. H. Olmstcad
went on Wednesday, this week, to Canaan,
Litclifield county, to interview Congress-
man Granger lil reference to the Stamford
harbor approp' intion. IIe folllld that Mr.
Granger had been obliged to leave Wash—
ing‘on temporarily on accmrnt of :1 Severe
cold which had almost cht-lopcd illto an
urinal; of pllcllrlrnnin. The patient, how-
r-vr I‘, is so fur i‘t ('(ti’t‘l't’ll that he expects to
l't'lllf'll to his plun- in (burgh-2:5 lit-xi week
Wining-slimy. llv r-xprr-ssml himself very
desirous to 21161 in securing the Stamford
appropriation, and thought its standing
bofon- lllt' (.‘Uliiilllll-(c was such as should
secure its l'l‘ll‘llllt n in the trill. llc. advis-
ed the drawing up of at short petition,
signed by citizens and addressed to the
committee or) rivers and harbors, and the
petition has been prepared for signatures
and will be forwarded. Mr. Olmstcad
also saw ex-Senutor W. H. Barnum, who
was on his way to Washington, and who
kindly promised to exert whatever influ-
once he might possess as a citizen of Con-
necticut in favor of this appropriation for
a Connecticut harbor.
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If yorl are tired taking the large old-
fashioneci gripping pills, try Carter’s Little
Liver Pills and take some comfort. A»
men can’t stand everything. One pill a
(1050. Try them.
From London to Norwalk.
En. GAzsrru,——Perlraps the following
may interest some of your readers:
Some of the great Londdn terrniui pre-
sent an animated appearance on the de-
parture of a Continental train. The plat-
form is en those occasions generally
crowded with representatives of all na-
tions. Turks, French, German, Italians,
Jews and Gentiles mingle together in
glorious confusion, all busily engaged in
looking after luggage or seeking interpre-
ters to make known their wants, and then
rushing to take seats ill the cars; the
Babel of voices, the sobs and tears. smiles,
and laughter characterize the many na—
tionalities one secs. 1 ' ‘ \
It was amongst such a crowd We found
ourselves one afternoon last Summer, as
we took our seats in the car of 11 Con-
tinental train to commence our journey to
Norwalk, m'a Antwerp.
Tire many voices are drowned in the
shrill whistle of _ the engine as we steam
out of the station, and along the iron road .
to a little seaport town on the south-west
coast of England, called Har'wich, where,
after a stay of a couple of hours, which
are spent in viewing the beauties of an
English landscape, we embark on the
steamer which is to convey us to Belgium,
and after a rail of about eight hours the
antiquated town of Flushing is reached,
where we take on board the pilot who is
to. navigate us safely tlrrongh the Scheldt,
that picturesque river, with its low-lying
shores, and upon whose broad bosom we
sail in the early morning for a another few
hours, when Antwerp, with its long line
of quays. is reached. Here we are wel-
comed by a host of Custom officials, who
subject our baggage to a most rigid ex-
amination before permitting us to leave-
the steamer.
That annoying formality being over, we
take our wayin quest of lodgings and find
some to suit us on the Rue Egmont, which
is suitably situated for tourists, being near
the principal places of interest and the
noble statue of Maruix.
Antwerp, I am sure, repays one for a
visit. ‘Allscems life there; the very dogs
labor, for with four or five of them, of the
mastilf tribe, harnessed to a wagon incredi-
bly heavy loads are drawn. The streets,
as a rule. are narrow, crooked, and ill-
paved, blit still the town boasts a pretty
park and some well-kept boulevards.
The Cathedral is indeed a noble pile, with
its tail spires pointing to the sky, and
its pretty peal of bells, which, heardfrom
a distance, have an enchanting effect.
I have listened to the famous Shandon
bells, but would prefer those of Antwerp.
Tire Cathedral also contains a rare and
valuable collection of paintings by famous '
Dutch masters.
After a few days spent in viewing that
quaint, old city, so many centuries behind
New York, and a short visit to Brussels,
famous for its carpets, we step on board
the fine steamer of the Red Star Line,
"‘Westernlands,” to view the crowd of
emigrants embarking; and it is a sight
worth seeing, that struggling mass of in-
dividuals all striving their utmost to be
the first on board that floating city, which
is to convey them from country, home
and friends, perhaps for ever, but all still
buoyed with the hope of finding bread and
work iii that great and glorious land of
the West, and returning some day rich
ahd independent to those dear ones left
behind.
All on board, we move slowly from the
quay, amidst a perfect cloud of waving
handkerchicfs, cheers and farewells, and
a tiny trig helps us on our way down the
Scheldt. ' ,
Once more Flushing is . passed, and,
night coming on, we seek our berths, to
awake next morning and view the Eng-
lish coast, now quite near. Another
twelve hours and we have passed Dover,
with its chalky cliffs and boldheadland,
and the broad Atlantic is before us.
Tire first few days on the ocean is gen-
erally passed in the agouies of sea-sickness
and learning to walk, after which, if the
weather is fine,.you can get on fairlywcll,
or, as sailors say, “get your sea legs.”
The emigrants beguilc the weary hours
with sundry games,>and as there is gener-
ally a few musicians amongst them (some-
time not of indifferent skill.) with music,
songs and dancing, until a breeze springs
up and puts tlicm hora do combat once more.
Time passes more pleasantly at sea than
most people imagine, and, as a rule, good
humor prevails, and everyone does their
utmost to make those around them as
cheerful as ' themselves. Acquaintances
are ‘soon made, and little knots are formed
from which hearty laughter every now
and then, breaks forth as some witty tale
is told.
After seven days’ sail we are off the
Banks of Newfoundland, and here we en-
counter some foggy weather which greatly
delays us, and as that clears 03 we find
ourselves ill close proximity to some ice-
bergs. Those floating islands necessitate
our altering our course, but once more we
keep steadily on, until a distressing in-
cident occurs which casts a'gloom over the
little community. A young man commits
suicide by throwing himself over the ship’s
side. A- boat is launched, and four hardy.
sailors suck in the darkness for the drown-
ingman, but are too late to save ~him.
Hejourneyed from gay Paris to seek a
grave in the Atlantic, almost within sight
of the New World.' The gloom which
that and event cast over us was only lifted
by the arrival on board of the New York
pilot, who came out in a smartolooking
schooner to meet us, and in a couple more
days we sight New York.
All is bustle and animation as we draw
licarcr our destination. Small baggage is
packed away, and little groups are formed
pointing out the various places along the
shore. Sandy Book is passed, Staten
Island, and we cast anchor at New Jersey,
where our baggage is subjected to another
overhauling, and cross to Castle Garden.
Tire usual questions being plit and
answered, we are allowed to pass the
gates, and find ourselves in Battery park.
A walk along Broadway, which contrasts
favorably with Continental thoroughfares,
and thence to the Grand Central, where
we heard a train, and in due time arrive
at South Norwalk, the horse-car is waiting,
we alight at the GAzn'r'rn Building, and
our journey is ended. Nor-walk, with its
steam drills and unfinished servers is
reached—Yours truly,
P. J. C. ‘
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Seven Cheap Excursions to the West:-
Now is the time and the "GREAT R001:
ISLAND" is the route.
. Take advantage of the series of cheap
excursions to Kansas, Nebraska, North-
western Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota,
leaving Chicago March 20, April 3 and 24:
May 8 and 22, June 5'nnd 19.
Rate, one fare for the round trip; tick-
ets first-class, and good for 30 days for
return passage.
Do not fail to take advantage of this
opportunity—~yoll may never have such
another. Be sure your tickets read, via
Cnlosoo, Rook ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL-
WAY, which has its own lines to principal
points in all these States. ’
For rates and full particulars, address
E. W. Thompson, New England P. 11.,
296 Washington St., Boston, Muss., or
E. A. llolbrook, G. ’i‘. an .I P. A.,‘Chicago,
Ill. , (1:11)
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. Advice to Mothers.
—Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, for
children teething, is the prescription of
one of the best'female nurses and phy-
sicians in the United States, and has been
used for forty years with never-failing
success by millions of mothers for their
children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculable. It relieves the
child from pain, cures dysentery and
dial-Irma, griping in the bowels and wind-
colic. 'By giving health to the child
it rests the mother. Price 25 cents a
bottle. 1y52
in Bill SPRING 1111111111.
A Slil‘llltt TOlllt Absolutely Neces-
sary to Maintain Perfect Health.
tllltBWllal People Should Take During
llltl Sll'llg Nflllllis.
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The Remedy Certain to Produce Beneficial
Results.
IN the spring everybody begins to think
about taking a spring medicine. Not
only is this a very common practice, bilt a
very necessary and healthful one. It is a
fact which physicians acknowledge and
the people recognize generally that a spring
tonic taken during the months of March,
April and May is more conducive to the
restoration of health in cases of those who
are sick than any other course of treat-
ment that could possibly be adopted.
It is further understood by everybody
that even for those who call themselves
well it isvery important at this season of
tile year, if they would maintain good
health and vigor, to take a spring remedy
to strengthen and invigorate the nerves,
tone rip the action of all the organs, and
thus, by creating a healthy condition of
the nerves, blood, stomach, liver kidneys
and bowels, assist nature in the efforts
which she always makes in the spring to
cleanse, purify and invigorate the system.
In the spring there are great and impor-
tant changes going on throughout all na-
ture, and a similar process takes place in
the human system, a throwing off the old
and assuming new conditions. During
the cold months of winter in the system,
from the partial closing of the pores of the
skin, luck of care and exercise, often
Becomes Clogged
with morbid materials. The stomach,
bowols, liver and kidneys have been more
torpid or inactive than they should be,
and, as a result, the system is more or less
.filled and clogged with biliary matter, uric
acid and. other acids from the kidneys,
and other worn out substances, which
should have been thrown off, but which
instead have been retained in the body.
Perfect health cannot be maintained
while this condition lasts, and the person
has a languid and weakened feeling with
more or less nervousness and debility. If
the person has previously been sick, these
symptoms will be much aggravated; there.
will be a weak, tired and nervous condi-
' tion, with sleepless and restless nights, a
tired waking in the morning. no appetite
for breakfast, a bad taste in the mouth,
dull head and general dispirited feelings.
In severe cases there will be a feeling of
great
Exhaustion and Frustration,
and the nervousness will be very marked,
with no inclination for exertion, the work
of the day being done with an effort.
For such cases as these be sure and use
that remarkable invigorator and tonic,
Dr. Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic. It is
pronounced by everybody, doctors as well
as the people, to be the best Spring medi-
cine in existence and has taken rank as
the greatest and most important medical
discovery of modern times. Under the
use of this wonderful remedy that weak,
tired and nervous feeling disappears ; the
nerves become strong and steady; the
nights are restful and the sleep natural
and refreshing; the appetite returns and
good digestion and regular action of the.
bowels are established, the kidneys and
liver are restored to healthy action, and
the vital energies, strength and vigor 'of
the system perfectly built up. This truly
remarkable
purely vegetable and therefore harmless,
is for sale by all druggists at $1.00 per
bottle, and if any one desires to be per-
fectly and permanently cured of all those
disagreeable feelings, weakness and ex.
haustion incident to spring, take our ur-
gent recommendation and get a bottle of
this medicine. It will well repay you, as
we can testify from our own experience
of its marvellous curative powers, and
you have our assurance that you will not
be disappointed. Be sure and ask for Dr.
Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic, as drug-
gists semctimes recommend their own
preparation or something on which they
make a greater profit. Do not be per-
suaded to take any other remedy in place
of this, as we really believe that this is the
greatest and best of all spring medicines.
Dr. Greene, the discoverer of this remedy,
is the eminent and skillful specialist in
the cure of nervous and chronic diseases
who gives consultation and advice free of
charge at his oflice, 35 West 14th St. New
York, personally or by letter.
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What Florida People Live On.
“What do you Florida people live on in
in the summer?” “Fish." “What in the
winter 2’” “Yankees.” Alas! how many
northerners draw their last breath in Flor-
ida, slain by the fowl destroyer, consump-
tion, who would have lived, had they used
at first that marvelous specific for con-
sumption, when not too far advanced, Dr.
Pierce’s Golden Medical Discover—better
than hypoplrosphitis and cod liver oil, be.
cause more nutritive and tonic; also an
invariable liver corrective and blood-puri-
fier, cleansing away all scrofulous humors
(which cause consumption), and all other
impurities of the blood,_cu‘ring glandular
swellings goitre or thick neck, old sores,
and ulcers. Of druggists.
Don’t hawk, and blow, and spit, but
use Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy.
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. List of Patents
Issued from the U. S. Patent Office for
week ending March 6, 1888, for the State of
Connecticut, furnished us from the office of
John B. Earle, Solicitor of Patents, New
Haven, Conn.
A. 1". Andrews, Avon, friction
blasting.
R. P. Beatty, Norwalk, inkstarzd.
J. Hartness, ussignor to Union Hardware Co.,
Torrlngton, clutch for wheels and axles.
C. W. Holbrook, Windsor Locks, teelurian.
F. W. Lycett, assignor to Stanley Rule .1;
Level 00., New Britain, marking gage.
J . McLean, Rockvilie, Pocket rule.
D. Rockwell, South Windsor, assignor to L.
H, Mattison, illuminated wind vane.
D M. Smytb, Hartford, assignor to Smyth
Mfg. 00., book sewing machine, 2 patents.
J. Spring, New Haven, lasting tool.
G. In. Terreoo, Ansouia, carbon battery.
‘ 0. Urban and M. J. Wightman, said Urban
assignor to Schuyler Electric 00., Middletown,
dynamo» electric machine.
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Deafness Can’t be Cured.
by local applications, as they can not
primer for
redch the diseased portion of the car.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed condi-
tion of the mucus lining of the Eustachain
Tube. When this tube gets inflamed, you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear-
ing, and when it is entirely closed Deaf:
rlcss is the result, and unless the inflama-
tion can be taken out and this tribe restor-
ed to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
butan inflamed condition of the mucus
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by Catarrh)
that we can not cure by taking Hall's Ca-
tarrh Cure. Send for circular, free.
F. J. CHENEY 65 00., Toledo, 0.
W Sold by Druggists, 75 cents. (4t11)
._~.___._..____
Harsh purgatjvc remedies are fast gir-
ing way to the gentle action and mild ef-
fects of Carter’s Little Liver Pills. If you
try them, they will certainly please you.
spring medicine, which is
"DOWN .'
' An Elegy.
0N TIIE DEATH OF THE REV. THOMAS 0.
081101717.
Alas I alas I and Is the spirit fled?
And is our friend now numbered with the dead ‘I
Shall we no more in social converse share,
The sweet endearments of hrs friendly care ‘I
No more his cheerful countenance survey.
Which charmed the soul, and smiled the hours
away ?
Ahl king of terrors, why was that dart or thine
Shot at a brother, and a friend of mine?
A brother in the bonds of Christian love,
The tie which forms the family above;
A friend of genial soul whose kindred flame,
Fired my affection Into love again ;
But 811.! he’s gone and we remain below,
A little longer Ill the vale of woe.
But shall we mourn as those whose hopes are
vain ‘2
As if we ne’er should see our friend again ‘2
All i no! we soon shall reach that blissful shore,
Where we shall meet to separate no more,
But contemplate the glories of the place,
Enlightened by the smiles of Jesus’ face,
Enraptureu by His charms, in concert join,
To praise the miracle of love divine.
Thrice happy spirit! then has ’scaped away.
And left our darkness for the light of day
The tumults of this life amict no more,
For thou art landed on a peaceful shore.
The painful mortal conflict now is past,
And thou hast gained the victory at last.
Rev. D. Nash, in Standard.
7. For Sale
'1‘ NEW CANAAN. CONN.. a very desirable
Country Home, with 24 acres of land or less.
Apply to the owner,
If. OLMS'I‘EI),
4111 140 Broadway, New York City.
For Sale.
THE premises of the late Frederick (Linne-
bnl'g, deceased, consisting of 1% story, 6
room dwelling house, small barn and 3 acres of
land. Must be sold to settle the estate. Enquire
elf1 0. E. Wilson, Administrator, or, James Mitciii
e .
Cottage To Let.
SMALL COTTAGE containing six rooms,
within three minutes’ walk of post office,
rent moderate. Possession given immediately.
Enquire at GAZETTE OFFICE or 0! CHARLES
OLMSTEAD.
Norwaik, March 5,1888. tflo
Dressmskiag.
RESSMAKING done in all of tile latest styles.
Button holes made by hand. Old garments
re-cut and refitted.
MRS. FANNIE MCKENZIE,
No. 6 South Union Avenue.
Post ofilce box 651, Norwalk. tf3
SEND TEN GEN TS i
In stamps or Money for a Sample Copy of
TOWN TOPICS.
'_ E. n. MANN, Proprietor.
Address: TOWN TOPICS,
945 Broadway, New York City.
CYPRESS. ,srlllllllrs. I
I have just received eighty thou-
sand Quarter-cut Cypress Shingles.
six inches wide and eighteen inches
long. These shingles are more dur-
able than Cedar, and I shall offer
them for introduction at a slight
advance upon the ordinary sawed
pine shingle The lasting qualities
of this wood are so well known, that
even at a. price double that of sawed
pine, they would be found far cheap-
er. Those in want of a good article
of roofing should not fail to examine ~
them before purchasing anything
else.-
E. 3'. HILL.
Norwalk, Conn, March 1st, 1888.
4110
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'BRIDGEPORT.
FURNITURE AND OARPETS
Now have on sale the most extensive stock of
Furniture In the State and lncontestabiy the
Lowest Prices.
Chamber Suits,
Rattan Chairs,
Fancy Plush Chairs,
Hall Seats and Glasses,
Hat Racks,
Book Cases, Etc.
11111.01. firearm-l.
Our trade in this line is enormous.
our mammoth parlors are unanimous in their
opinion that our display far exceeds anything of
its kind to be seen anywhere.
Visitors to
The demand for our
CARPETS til RUGS
Has so much increased, we have found it necessary
to double our stock. In this line there is nothing
wanted to make It the most varied in the city.
Fancy Mailings.
Nottingham Renaissance.
I Tetian Veloul's,
Fancy Sash Silks, Etc
lllWNill 51111111,
449-451 MAIN ST"
Bridgeport, 01:.
The only Furniture and Carpet [louse in,
the Cltv on the Ground Floor. 4m10
lS'l‘lIICT-OF NORWAI K , ss. Probate Court,
February 27th, A. D., 1888.
Estate of RICHARD Durmmo, late of Wilton. In
said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Norwaik
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit
their-claims for settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts, properly attested, within
said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per-
sons lndebted to said Estate are requested to make
Immediate payment to
JOHN J. DUNNING,
319 Administrator with the will annexed.
ISTRICT 0F NORWALK, 58., Probate Court,
March am, A. D., 1853.
Estate of SAirAn CALHOUN, late of Norwalk, in
said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts, properly attested, within
said time. will be debarred a recovery. All persons
indebted to said Estate are requested to make im-
mediate payment to SARAH F. ST. JOHN
3th Atlmlliistmtrlx.
ISTRICT 0F NORWALK, ss., Probate Court.
March 1011:, A. 1).,1533.
Estate of Swansea B. Brrrcruundate of Wilton,
in said district, deceased.
ORDERED That the administrator exhibit his
administration account to this court for adjustment
at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 26th day of
March .1 1885. at ten o‘clock forenoon ; and that
all persons interested in said estate may be noti-
fied thereof, the administrator will causetllls order
ro be published inn. newspaper having a circulallon
in said district. and post a copy thereof on the sign-
post in said Wilton, nearest the place where the
deceased last dwelt, at least ten days before said
20th day of March, 1888. till
ASA B. WOODWARD, J udgc.
Geo. H. Raymond,
Furniture Dealer,
AT THE OLD STAND,
36 MAIN STREET.
A Large Stock of all kinds of Furninrro Cheap
for Cash. Also
FURNISHINB UNDERTAKER.
I am prepared to take charge any or night and
furnish everything necessary for the intement of
the dead. Telephone Connection with residence
No. a Berkley Place. iyw
REWARDS.
OPERA HOUSE. NORWALK
our. menu omnm,
Friday Ev’ng‘, march 16th. _
SPECIAL :nueaanm'r OF
HENRY CHANFRAU,
In the greatest of all Comedy Dramas;
THE ARKANSAS TRAVELER.
TIIE JUDGE AND MAJOR.
TIIR STEAMBOA’I‘ EXPLOSION.
THE GREAT POKER (LIME.
THE EXCITING DUI-IL
ALL SPECIAL FEATURES INTRODUCED.
Prices, 35, 50 and 75 Cts.
Reserved Seats now on SJIC.
BIG FIGURES
FROM THE.
FORIY-THIRO ANir'lllrt REPORT
OF THE
NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE CO.
346 Broadway, New York.
A total income of over twenty-two million doi-
Iars and benefits to policy-holders of over nine
million dollars.
Interest income over three million seven hun-
dred thousand dollars, being nearly 5 per cent. on
average net assets.
Market value or securities over three million
dollars in excess of their cost value on the Com-
pany’s books.
A surplus, including the Tontine Fund, of near!
twelve million dollars by the new State stander .
THE REPORT ALSO SHOWS
AN INCREASE of nearly three
million dollars in income, over eight
millions in net assets, over twenty-
one millions in insurance written,
and of over fifty four millions of in-
surance in force. OVER THE FIG
URES OF THE PRECEDING
YEAR. .
ASSETS, January 1, 1888, over
eighty one million dollars.
INSURANCE IN FORCE, Janu-
ary 1, 1888, over three hundred and
fifty-eight million dollars.
Summary of Report.
1
BUSINESS OF 1887.
Premiums ........................... $8,236,853.72
Interests, Rents, etc ................ 3,705,933.40
Total Income, ................... ”2,052,787.12
$4,361,356.83
5,173,943 96
Death-claims and Endowments .....
Divrdends. Annuities, and Purchas-
ed Insuranees.... .
Total to Policy-holders .......... $9,535,210.79
New Policies Issued ................. 28,522
New Insurance Written ............ 610634939500
CONDITION JAN. 1, 1888.
Cash Assets ..................... $3,079,845.85
*Dlvéslble Surplus, Co’s New Stand-
r ................................
n so,rrsr.5sn.r1
t'l‘onrlne Surplus. . . . . . . . . . .. 5,315,720.83
Liabilities, New S to Standard (4
per cent.) ......................... $0,659,560.91
Surplus by New State Standard
(-1. per cent.) ....................... $1,816,793.00
Policies in Force .................... 113,323
Insurance In Force .............. ..$358,035,936.00
PROGRESS IN 1887.
Increase in Income. . . . . . . $2,822,378.84
Increase in Net Assets .............. 8,092,693.69
Increase in Insurance ............... 21.571.001.00
Increase in Insurance in Force... . 54,561,99600
‘Exclusive of the amount specially reserved asa
eonii..gent liability to 'I‘ontlne Dividend Fund.
tOver and above a 4 per cent. reserve on exist-
ing policies of that class.
For detailed statement apply to any au-
thorized agent of the Company.
A. L GORNEY, General 11811,
769 Chapel St., New Haven, Ct.
W. R. RHINO .
Bnrngfipon-r.
‘ The Pub-lic’s
ROAD TO_WEALTH
W. B. HALL & 00.
Have for the past two weeks distri.
buted thousand of dollars’ worth of
good Dry Goods throughout the
State, and will continue their phe-
nomenal sale ten days more. New
Goods are arriving and the opening
of all that is new, novel and fashion-
able in Dress Fabrics, Jerseys and
Spring Trimmings will take place
about the 10th of the month. Pre-
vious to that time the startling bar-
gains in Silk Velvets, Pongee. Silks,
Rhadames, Laces, Ruchings, Ladies’
Cloths and hundreds of other useful
lines of goods will be passed out.
Unelot Ladies’ Cloths. full 1}; yards wide, but
75c. quality, will go at 500.
One; 14m. Ladies’ Cloths the 025e, goods mil [:0
a c.
One lot also 1 X wide at 34c.
One lot Silk and Wool, 46 inch, 330.
AT 25 CENTS
One section of Pure Wool Goods must be sold
to close out in order to make room for our
FINE SATEEN S. .
Some of these were 3813., some 500., some 550..
some 62%0. They were not the very latest, but
they are pure wool, good colors, (4 inches wide,
and 250. We think every yard will sell out in ten
SILKS..
The Pongee Silks at 39c, 500. andsse. are cheap.
The Rhadames at 09c., 750., 896., 930. and Si are
mm at whole 250. a yard more than our price
ay.
REMEMBER !
Only 10 days more of these Phenomenal Bar-
gains.
W. B. HALL & CO.
Compliments of the Season.
A MBPI‘Y X—mas 111113.113? lbw Year.
Prepare your feast and make yourself joyous.
Shout the glad tidings for RAYMOND'S is to
be found at No. 9 MAIN STREET.
We will try to make you healthy and wise,
If allowed to sell you your family supplier}.
Our stock is full and complete. We have all the
table delicacies the market affords, including
Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
CONFECTIONERY, &0.
THE CHOICE TURKEYS
Of the land with us can be found and all the
accom anlments of a royal feast. Do not put off
but or er at once that your anxiety may cease
and we assure you that with a contented mind
you will be prepared to enjoy yourself.
And If you wish to make some soul happy
resent them with a barrel of our Choice Flour, a
ub of Butter, or someof our Excellent Tea and
Coffee, and a suitable supply of choice goods to
be fonndln our stock, or send your order to GEO.
W. RAYMOND, at
RAYMOND’S GROCERY.
9 Main Street.
STATEMENT
w—org —-
" ITHE mum on: matures 80., OF NEW V03 -
K I 'I' ‘ K
RICHARD A. McCURDY. President.
For the Year Ending December 31st, 1887.
mamas ms "
. __ .__(..
NNUITY ACCOUNT.
8118,806,851-88. _.
REVENUE—XCECONTJ‘ I
.. _. No. gw-Amount. “ ‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘ - j'No. ” Amoun
PtEllis."‘lssrtiififiji‘. “°°.:’:1°::.‘ f some... t Prlrlrrl'ls.""""‘°° 1°": '_ ”II—7 ‘—
m...... 25:30: 60145736837 l n..i..’T.F.-;.......:a:::::::':.:::::'::..;..:::::: ‘il’i‘éi 1432;233:3333:
____.._.--.. fl .---_ - 152:232 5763.266761723 i 75:23; $55,557,,
New YORK, Janu
Samuel E. Sproulls,
Lucius Robinson,
Samuel D. Babcock.
George S. 009,:
John E Deveiin,
Richard A. McCurdy,
James C. Holden,
Hermann C. von Post
Alexander H. Rice.
500 Yards Indigo Blue Prints,
Century Cloths, - -
Look at our Satines, - -
Bargains in Potierre Curtains, -
A Fine line of Ingram Carpets, at
Bigelow and Lowell Body Brussclls,
New Styles in Matting just received.
Bargains will be offered in all departments this week at
SCOFIELD & IIOYT’S,
.. No. 3 GAZETTE BUILDING,
5118396351 88
From the Surplus above stated a dividend will be apportioned as usual.
ary 25th, 1888.
it By Interest accrued,
l
.l
I have carefully examined the foregoing statement and find the same to be correct.
A. N. WATERHOUSE, Auditor.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
‘; F. Ratcllford Starr,
E Lewis May,
i Oliver Harriman,
.' Henry W. Smith,
1 Robert Olyphant,
George F. Baker,
.103. Thompson,
Dudley Olcott,
i
’ l Frederic Cromwell.
i Julien T. Davres,
i Robert Sewell,
S. Van Rensselaer Cruger,
Charles R. Henderson,
George Bliss,‘,
Rufus W. Pcckham,
J. Hobart Herrick,
Wm. P Dixon,
Robert A. Granniss,
transit and Sundries ..............................
Dr. Cr 1
To Balance from last accouthIIIWI ...... $104,719,734 31 I} By Endowments, Purchased Insurances, Divid- “—7"
To Premiums ............................................ 17,110,901 62 l dentls,.Annuities and Death Claims ......... 8 14,128'423 60
To Interest, Rents and Premium, on Securities ‘ By Commissions, Commutations, Taxes and all ’
Sold .................................................... . 6,009,020 84 other Expenses ................. . ....... . 3,649,514 49
. ___.. By Balance to new account ...... , ...................... 110,061,718 68
$127,839,656 77 ' $127,839,656 77
Dr. BALANCE SHEET.
To Reserve for Policies in force and for risks tor. By Bonds secured b M ' -
. y ort ages on Real Est t . 4
m1nated....... ....... _. .. .......................... $112,430,096 00 By United States and otlrergBorlds...... "Wine. $ 4375333? 3i;
To Premiums received In advance . .. 82,314 36 By Real Estate and Loans on Collaterals. .. . 20,159,173 37
To Surplus at four per cent .............................. 6,294,441 52 . By Cash in Banks and Trust Companies at interest 2:619:362 66
Premiums deferred and in
2,973,169 98
. $118,806,851 88
Risks Risks '
Year. Assumed. Outstanding. Surplus.
1884 ........................ $34,681,420 ........................ $351,789,285 ........................ 4,743,771
1885... ............... 46,507,139...... . 368,981,441 $5,012,634
1886... ................ 56,832,719 ................... 393,809,203 ...................... 1. 5,643,568
1887 ......... . .............. 69,457,468 ...................... 427,628,933“... ........... 6,294,442
Nicholas C. Miller,
Henry H. Rogers,
Jno. W. Auchir‘lclcss,
Theodore Mel-ford,
William Babcock,
Preston B. Plumb,
‘ Wm. D. Washburn.
A. H. CAMP.‘Agent. Norwalk, Conn.
JOHN W. NICHOLS. General Agent. New Haven. Conn.
v
60 dozen Ladies’ Hose, - ' -
10 dozen Ladies’ Jerseys (coat back)
Ladies’ Jersey Jackets, -
Ladies’ Ribbed Knit Undervests,
Ladies’ Chemises and Drawers, -
NORWAIaK. - -
LOOK OUT. FOR BARGAIN 8-
THIS WEEK AT
SCOFIRELD d1 "HONT’S.
40. per pair
- . 50c
$3.50 worth $5.00
- 25c
- 25c
60. per yard
70 former price 100
- at 120
- $12
- ‘ 500
- $1.25
CONN.
Best Velvet, 3
Second Grade
Second Grade
Best Tapestry
prices named.
Best Body Brussels, $1.10
Second Grade Tapestry Brussels, 52in.
Extra Super Ingrain, all wool, 60c.
Extra Super Ingram, cotton chain, 50c.
We have Bargains: First—Because we manufacture our own goods. Our stores and factories are
one concern. If we were compelled to go Into the market to buy we could not afford to sell at the
Reduced from $2.25
1 Reduced from 1.75
1,05 Reduced from 1.40
Velvet, 95c. Reduced from 1 30
Body Brussels, 90c.
Brussels, 65c.
We have Bargains: Second—Because, being manufacturers, we must meet the wants of the entire
country. 'liie result is an accumulation of patterns impossible for an ordinary retail store to carry,
winch gives to the purchaser the advantage of an immense wholesale business.
New Styles in All Grades of Carpets New Ready.
JOHN 8!; JAMES 0083011,
40 and 42 WEST 14th ST., NEW YORK.
Reduced from 1.25
Reduced from 1 00
Reduced from .80 .
Reduced from .65
Reduced from .75
Reduced from .65
GREAT CLEARING SALE' '
CARPETsr
We invite your attention to a reduction that is not of Remnants, but a Genuine Mark Down, of
quantities sufficient for aiLneeds.
Wiltons, $1.75 and $1.50
Axminsters, $1.25
211110
20M:
Tire onlySolid White Crockery Was
tations until you see the Genuine.
' front of every Tub.
STEWART GERAMIC 60..
3|2 PEARL STREET. Cor. Peck Slip, N. Y.
Sole Manufacturers under Morahan's Patents of
Tie Gristmill Still Willa Ullllllll 81111111111111 Till
The only Perfect Sanitary Tubs now in existence.
VERY STRONG, N0 SEAMS TO OPEN.
Absolute Cleanliness secured for all time.
Well Glazed, Will Not Absorb. Leak, or Decay.
every set. Will outlast any house.
SOLID WHITE CROCKERY SINKS,
Comprising Butler’s Pantry, Kitchen. Slop, are.
Made of same Material as the Tubs. Very Strong, Well Glazed, no Labor required
to keep clean. '
Sand for PriceLIst and Catalogue.
Liberal terms to the Trade.
hTub ever made in the world. Do not buy im '
“Morahan’s Patent," stamped on the
Wash Tub and Soap Cup moulded in
FAWGETT’SJ
1011111 11101111111111
We desire to direct attentinn, to ou’nuperb
‘ - assortment of » w
Fine. French Fells, $1 ,each.
Also Fin Novelties in
BREASTS, WINGS, FANCY FEATHERS
AT REDUCED PRICES.
Owing tothe condition of the streets from the
laying of the sewers, business was somewhat
delayed, but they are now in good condition.. We
are obliged to offer our
Fine Millinery Goods
In orde to close out before Jan. Ist. Now isthe
time torurchase RIBBONS for fancy work at 40
oper ce p less than the regular price. Also VEL-
eVETS,nt.LK.BEADS and FANCY ORDS, and
ern fact Slrythiug in our line will bet-,- at
ONO-Hall LOSS lllflll ROElllfll‘ PI'IOO.
Fnr Felts at $1, formerly sold for 82. Wool
Felts, 50 cents, formerly $1 ; we are also selling at
50 cents per bunch a fine line of OS'I‘RICH
TIPS; Ostrich Plumes, 75 cents up; Fancy
Feathers. 25, 50 and 75 cents, $1, so. You should
see our fine line of JET and CUT STEEL ORNA-
MEN’I‘S, 50 per cent. below cost; Jet and Rubber
Ornaments for the Hair, 15 cents up. Ladies
vrsltlng our store W111 find it to their interest as
everything will be sold as advertised—
BELOW 0081'.
Every one buying a FELT BAT and '1 RIM-
MINGS of us can have it TRIMMED FREE 01?
COST. We are also selling Veiveteens‘ at 40 cts.:
Silk Velvet at :1 up ; Colored Silks, $1 per yard
Laces. Ornaments and everything in the '
III-LINER? LINE.
Give us alcall'at our stores,
Mrs. W. Faweett,
3 Water St... Norwalk.
73 Main St.. South Roi-walk.
5 GO To
1‘. .1 8111111 t In
—-FOR ——I
FINE ' CHINA
——-IN——
Tea. and Dinner,
Toilet Sets. '
curs. sAucsas AND
PLATES.
HORROR Ollll Slfllltl‘ LENOIR
In Great Variety.
HALL AND BRACKET LAMPS
In Plain and Colored Globes
Silver Plated Ware, Nut
Crackers and N at Picks.
Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Skates and Sleds.
A PAYING . INVESTMENT.
For sale,
IN SOUTH
Double House,
Each containing Tea Rooms, Water, Sewer.
Connections and Closets. '
NOIIWAIK. A I..-\ 1:1:1-2
Paying 12 per cent. on the money
to be raised.
Mortgage elm remain on the place if
. .ao deals-ed.
For further information enquire of
H G. HYATT, NORWALK,
0r ,- address H. Box 229 No
omcé. . ' ”“2223"
For Sale.
TWO-STORY Frame Tin Reel House, 9 rooms
90x36 5x24, barn 18x94, lot 61'st. Good
garden abundance of fruit,good well water. at
30th Wilton. within three minutes walk of depot.
Will be sold at a bargain. Enquire of
O. E. WILSON,
2t! Nor-walk, Conn
Norwalk Chronicler