t NORWALK GAZETTE. 1.1711111101111101. l.RODiiIiiIilII.lI..Issnclaie. Wednesday,J uly 11.1888. FOR PRESIDENT, BENJAMIN HARRISON. ' Z . Of Indiana. roa vroa-raasmaur, LEE-I P. -, MORTON, I , New York. ' Getty-burr. The reunion of Federals and Confeder- ates on‘ the Gettysburg battle held last week, was'an event long to be remember- ed by all participants. It was estimated that fullygflfty thousand soldiers of the past and present lwere there. Cemetery Hill, the Wheat Field and at the point where the 17th Ct. monument stands, were covered with tents supplied princi- pally byrthe state of Pennsylvania for her troops and visiting veterans. The citizens did all they could to make their visitors comfortable and the only drawbacks were the heat, dust and want of any sort of organization for conducting exercises. Quite a large number of Connecticut vet- erans were present. Dr. Waite of the old 17th and his wife, Lieut. Peek, Commo. dore Hoyt of South Norwalk and others were present. The speeches of Gen. Gor- don, BishOp Newman, Gen. lLongstreet and others were patriotic and eloquent. A display of fireworks was held on top of Cemetery-Hill on the evening _of the 4th and the Declaration of Independence read from the grand stand and numerous speeches made, but the grandest incident of all was the singing of “America” by twenty to thirty thousands voices, which ended the public Observances of the day. The government had four batteries of ar- tillery and two squadrons of cavalry sent up from Washington to add to the grand pageant. Large numbers of old Confederate. of— ‘ freers and soldiers who participated in this crucial fight of the war, were present and were everywhere greeted with cordial favor and respect. The old fields of car— nage are now dotted over with scores of sightly monuments and more and more will be placed there as the years roll by to mark the spots of heroic valor, sufferings and death. All through the days and at the dusk of evenings, thousands threaded their ways over the Peach Orchard, the Wheat Field, Seminary Ridge, Culps Hill, Cemetery Ridge, Little and Big Round Top and that focus of -death, the Devil’s Den. The recollections of the past and the inspirations of the occasion, were overpowering to many an old: veteran of the most terrific battle of history—the fight at Gettysburg in July of 1863. oo-———- Temperance. We give to-day the speech of Senator. Platt, at Woodstock, on the temperance issue, to the exclusion of other news for the reason that it merits the widest read— ing and most thoughtful consideration. The Senator has hit a new feature in the way of temperance reformation, which while novel, is yet practical and should be urged upon the public attention more than it ever has been. Intemperance is the great destroying evil of our time and no lover of his kind can fail to feel keenly on the subject. The great mass of the peo— ple know the use of alcoholic liquors to be destructive of health. happiness, home, honor and humanity and only differ as to the best methods for its curtailment or destruction. Good men in great numbers favor high license, equally honest philan- thropists, believe any license a sin, and a partnership with the devil. For ourselves we would gladly go for positive annihila- tion were that practical or possible. We think the plank in the republican platform that wipes out the general government’s participation in the profits of liquor dis— tilling and leaves the matter of license or no license of it to the several states, a step in the right direction and the plea for the safety and sanctifies of the home from the invasiorl of the rum demon, a most com— mendable plank in that grand platform of Republican principles. But read the Sen- ator's speech. ,____. 111 Speaker Carlisle Drunk Again 1’ Saturdoy’s Washington Critic has the following. no doubt a well justified hit at speaker Carlisle, whose lamentable weak- ness for fire-water is well knowu :— “The speaker of the British House of Commons occupies one of the most exalt- ed positions in the Govcrpment of Great Britiau. If the speaker should develop an infirmity, the result of an insatiable appetite, at times. for excessive potations, the English people would be shocked. If during these periodical indulgences he should become incapacitated for the dis- chur e of the duties of his great trust, the peop e of the English Empire would de- mand his removal, no matter how emi- nent. able or popular the high officer of the Government might be while in full command of his exalted abilities. Why should the people of any country demand less under similar circumstances ? The interests, welfare and progress of a great nation are more important than personal considerations for any one man, no matter how prominent his official position, who in any way disqualifics himself from per- forming his official duties and binders and delays the legislative requirements of the ‘ nation." -—'—‘.->———-——~——- Report of the General Secretary of the Norwalk Y. M. C. A. for June 1888. Attendance at Room, 1554 Daily Average (Sundays Excepted,) 60 Attendance at Festival, - 600 Proceeds of Festival, $95 Attendance at Parlor Talk, 50 Total Attendance 2204 Business and Social Calls, 55 Letters Written on Y. M. C. A. Work, 34 Letters Received on Y. M. C. A. Work, 12 Letters Of Introduction, 1 Notices Written, - 38 New Members Elected, 16 Appointments kept by Reception Com., 40 Committee Meetings Held, Books drawn from Library, Applications for Employment, Situations Secured, , Directed to Boarding House, Sunday Song Service 4 Aver. Attend, 31; A. H. WlLoox, Gen. Sec’t‘y. Hupap The Washington Star of Saturday evening gives the following bit of Congressional his- tory: ‘ sancas'rrc LAUGIITER FROM THE Ilnrun— LICANS. , . “On motion of Mr. Vance (Conn) with the assent of Mr. Mills, and amid some sar- castic laughter from the Republicans, the paragraph imposing a duty of 35 per cent. ad valorem on wood screws was stricken out, thus restoring the present rate of duty.” Our editorial brother Vance is creditedwith an intense desire to still further absent him- self from his more honorable and influen- tial position as conductor of his bright little New Britain newspaper, for another term in Copgress. but the fates are against him and the Mills tariff business, will “screw” down the lid of his'politiall‘cof‘n‘n next fall., Both Temperance Canifdates. Our esteemed coutemporary,the Chicago Herald, reports in the most_positive man- nor that Gen. Harrison never drinks. and never sets upon his table for- a friend a bottle of any kind of wine or liquor. He is truly a temperance'man. At the sametirnc we learn from various journals —-and we sincerely hope it is true -——that President Cleveland, who has always drunk wine, spirits and beer like a common being of this world, has finally abandoned the habit of drinking, at the solicitation of his beautiful and accom- plished wife. He has reformed and has become a temperance man just like Brother Harrison—N. 1’. Sun. TEE OOCASIONAL DBINKER. The Chief Obstacle to Temperance Pro- grass. 4, 1888.) It is just these occasional drinkers who, constitute the barrier over which the tem— perance reform does not, and in the nature of things cannot pass. If there were but two classes, if'there Were only the intem- perate and hard drinkers in one class and all others were total abstainers, the tem- perance problem would be settled at once. Wecould pass prohibitory laws and en- force them. We could practically sup- press the saie, and, better than all, when the present generation of intemperate and habitual drinkers died out we should have no more forever, for the drunkard is an . evolution; he is evolved from the occa- sional drinker. There is no missing link; the process of evolution is apparent. Now we pass prohibitory laws, if at all, with mighty struggle; we enforce them only partially by the most strenuous effort, and, worse than all, the process of drunk- ard development goes on unchecked. Who then stands in the way; who are most responsible for failure? I sorrow- fully repeat my former conviction that it is the men who drink but occasionally and who are considered “temperate” men; the men who only drink wine at dinners or receptions, beer when asked, whiskey when it seems awkward to refuse. To such drinkers I appeal to become total abstainers, They can easily abstain if they will; abstinence would involve no sacrifice, would require no great moral struggle, but oh, what an uplifting of humanity there would be, as the result of such abstinence. These occasional drinkers are to be found among the most forceful and infin- ential men of society. Many of them are typical representatives of American en’- ergy. They largely control business and public affairs. They are to be found among the inventors, the artisans, the cuilnirig craftsmen and the honest toilers who are making American civilization the me rvel of the world; among students find scholars and professors ; among legislators and statesmen; among the strongest and brightest and ablest of all classes of men. What a power they might exercise for temperance. Such drinkers seem to be, I believe they are, unconscious that their drinking is either harmful to themselves or others. They do not regard occasional. or moderate drinking (as they term it) as involving moral wrong or working social evil. They regard drinking as a matter which concerns no one but themselves. They feel that so long as they refrain from excess they are open to no criticism, and that no one should question their right to do as they choose in respect to drinking intoxicating liquor. They, I am convinc- ed, really believe that they suffer no harm or loss by such occasional drinking. They feel disposed to resent advice or sugges- tion regarding drinking. Aside from this matter of drinking (perhaps I should say in spite of it), they are noble, genial, sym- pathetic, puhlic-spirited and useful men. It never occurs to them that they owe anything to others in this matter, either by Way of example or influence. When the dreadful results of intemperance are por— trayed, they admit and deplore them equally with the total abstainer. When they see a life ruined, a home destroyed, a crime committed as the result of drink- ing, they are as shocked as anyone. And yet they drink-drink without compuuc- .tion and without fear. Personalintemper- ance is in their eyes a disgrace and ruin. They know indeed that every poor,intcm- perate sot, every alcohol-impelled criminal once stood precisely wirere they stand, argued and felt precisely as they argue and feel, and so feeling and arguing passed on out of the ranks of occasional drinkers into the company of drunkards or crimin- als. They beheld the passage with pity, but with no sense of personal danger or personal responsibility. Conscience does not reproach them for drinking. I believe them utterly oblivious to the idea that drinking as they drink is even a misfort- une. Indeed they regard one who asserts that occasional or moderate drinking is wrong as a fanatic or a “crank.” Many of my best friends will regard what I am saying to .day as evidence of a strong fan- aticism or crankiness, something to be ex- cused and as soon as possible forgotten. Have I fairly stated the situation? 13 my picture of the occasional drinker over- drawn or offensive? If is not intended to be, and if not, what is to be done? How shall the occasional drinker be converted into a total abstainer ? If I should answer the question I should know how the tem- perance movement was to become a con- quering, omnipotent power for good. I judge no man’s conduct in the matter of drink ; we are all moral agents and must answer for ourselves. With my light, indulgence in intoxicating liquor of any kind, as a beverage, would be a moral wrong, a loss of manhood, and I believe a social disaster. My conscience tells me that if 1 were to drink any kind of an in- toxicating liquor at all it would be a sin. My path of duty is plain. I do not set the standard of moral duty for my friends who drink sparingly, and as they think harm— lessly. I m'ust abide by my own standard. In making my appeal to-day to the occa- sional drinker to cease drinking, I pur- posely pass the question whether occasion.- al drinking is morally wrong. Each man must settle that question with his cou- science and his Maker. If the moderate drinker conscientiously believes that in so drinking he is guilty of no moral wrong, I want to suggest to him another reason why he should not drink at all—a reason which it seems to me he must appreciate. I accept his statement that he does not drink to satisfy an appetite, nor because he craves or cares for the liquor which he drinks. I do not even ask him wiry he drinks. But on this day when the pat- riotic impulse dominates every American citizen, I appeal to his patriotism, and in its name I ask him not to drink. Free government is always in peril. Its danger lies primarily with the individual. When the individuals composing a repub- lic lose the capacity or purpose to wisely govern themselves, the republic loses both the capacity and purpose of self-govern- ment. If the majority of our citizens were drunkards and liquor-sellers the republic could not endure for a decade. If our country is’ to be permanently directed and controlled by liquor-sellers and liquor- drinkers, its only future will be govern- ment hell. Drink unrestrained will de- stroy free government. How much do we lack now of being controlled by liquor- ‘sellers and excessive liquor-drinkers? Which is the dominating force, politically speaking, in national affairs to-day, tem— perance or drink? I say nothing about parties in this con- nection. In my judgment there is far too much recrimination among those who make up the real temperance force of the country. The strength of temperance is measured by the number of men and wo- men who are total abstainers. They are to be found in all parties and in no party. What I contrast is the aggregate temper- ance force with the aggregate drink force in the country. Which is the stronger? I will not admit that the drink force is the stronger, for that is to admit the beginning of the dissolution of republican govern- ment. ' - Every occasional drinker will, I thka, admit that these antagonistic forces exist —the drink force threatening the prosper- ity and very existence of self-government, the temperance force defending and con- serving self-government. How are these contending forces constituted ‘1’ Do not all the men and women who sell or drink intoxicating liquor constitute the drink power, and do not the men and women who purposely abstain from drinking con- stitnte the temperance power? Is there any neutral ground for the occasional (From Senator Platt’s Address at Woodstock,July I NORWALK GAZETTE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1888. I. A. ATKINSON 2:. Co. drinker? Of which force is he a cOmpon- out part ? Can it be possible that he con- stitutes no part of either force ? Oh, my drinking friends, do you not see that the primal condition of further tem—‘ perance progress in the country is an as~ snred majority Of total abstainer-s? And what prevents such a majority,except that men who drink only occasionally refuse to give up drinking? The liquor sellers, the men of uagovernable appetites, the habit- ual drinkers alone could not hold up the liquor traiiic for six months. It is only because they are reinforced by those who say they do not drink to satisfy appetite, and only drink in moderation, that the liquor trafllc thrives boldly and defiantly. The sale goes on simply because the occa- sional drinker must have the opportunity to buy what he wants for occasional conv sumption. The temperance movement is dying in the house and its worshipers be- cause the occasional drinker will drink. I have departed to-day from the beaten track of temperance argument. I have used new terms instead of old ones. In— stead of denouncing the “rum power” I have tried to fix your thought on drink power. I have not spoken of the evils of intemperauce, but rather of the evils of drink, forI am persuaded that it is drink- ing intoxicating liquor which is breaking down national integrity and threatening free institutions, and that all who drink must accept their share of rcsponsibility. I have purposely omitted the discussion of means and methods. 1 have purposely ignored the political features of the tem— perance movementh for I desired to fix. one fact in your minds and press home upon your consideration one suggestion only. The fact is this: all successful tem— perance reform must be predicated on total abstinence. The suggestion is that the men who now drink 'but occasionally can put an immediate stop to the terrible drink evil of the land if they will cease to drink at all; if they will but practice and avow total abstinence the triumph of tem- perance will come in its glory. I e'utreat, then, the men who drink spar- ingly, occasionally, moderately to listen to my appeal. It is made in kindness and in love, but I emphasize it with all the carn- estness of my nature, no NOT DRINK AT ALL. ———————4 +>—-———-——- A Pathetic Incident. The anniversary of the battle of Get- tysburg had a marked bearing on the at- tendance at the Cyclorama Wednesday. The description of the struggle on that field, with its moving multitudes, was re- peated by Colonel Slocum, the lecturer, to the constantly replenished audiences. The day added impressiveness to the re- cital. A party of teachers from South Carolina had congregated to witness the stirring picture. The lecturer had finish- ed his description of the scene, when an elderly lady approached him and asked : “Were you in that battle sir ?” “I was," replied Colonel Slocum. “And were you wounded ‘1’" “Slightly,” replied the Colonel. The lady adjusted her glasses, and tak- ing a long look at the Colonel said : “You were in the Federal ranks P” “I was,” he said. “I thought so,” said the lady, re- moving and wiping her glasses. “It was a terrible war. My son was in the Con- federate Army and my husband in the Federal. He was like his father, proud and hot-temmred, but honorable. They differed—the father and sorimrcgarding politics, and try as I would I could not reconcile them. The father fought in de- fense of the North, the boy in defense of the South. He was educated there in the family of his uncle, a rich Southern plant- er, as noble and generous a nature as man was ever blessed with. He had been kind to my boy, had educated and cared for him as though he had been his own, for he had no children. The boy grew up to love him, and when the war broke out he joined his uncle in the ranks of the Confederate Army. Oh! what a position was mine. With the husband on one side and the son and uncle on the other! “It was on this field they met each other and their death. How, no one will ever know, for neitliern'cturned to tell the story. ‘Is that Cemetery Hill 1'" said the aged mother, wiping the tears from her furrowed face. ‘It is,’ replied Colonel Slocum. ‘They are buried there,’ she said, and walked to the edge of the plat form nearest the spot referred to. There was another group gathered at that point also from the South—from North Caro- lina. The old lady continued her conver- sation in a subdue I tone of voice, now in calling upon the father, now upon the son. Presently there was a lull in the conver- sation, alittle bustle in the crowd, then an exclamation, and two frirrowed, tear- stained faces were pressed together after twenty-years of separation. They were sisters who married brothers, becoming estranged because of a difference of opin- ion regarding the Rebellion. Now they met, and reconciliation came with tears. Was there an unseen hand which led them to this spot after this long separa- tion ? Incidents of the kind related are not uncommon at this pictured battle ground, which is sought out by so many people. The scene teaches many lessons, chiefly of patriotism, peace and reconcili- ation. _____....___ List of Patents ‘ List of Patents issued from the United States Patent Oflice for the week ending July 3rd, 1888, fortheState of Connecticut, furnished us from the ofiicc of JOHN E. EAItLE, Solicitor of Patents, New Haven, Couii. C. Birkery,. assiguor g to O. H. Jones, Hartford, filter. A. M. Burritt, Waterbury, tap with de- tachable cutter-s. B. F. Chappell, South Windham, pipe wrench. W. B. Coulter, Bristol, valve mechan- ism for oscillating engines. A. Elmendorf, assi nor 4 to S. A. Gard- ucr & C. Prentis, ew London, water closet. F. D. Fry, assignor 4 to T. H. Benedict, Danbury, hat wire. , ‘ W. L. Horne, Meriden, assigner to Home Vacum Co. Hartford, alcoholic .distilliation. J. Koon, New Haven, assignbr to L. Schiele do 00., corset. ‘ A. Laubsclier, assi nor to Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., r'idgeport, tucking guide for sewing machine. . W. A. Penfield, assi nor to Bradley & dHulébard M’f’g. 00., erideu, lamp stan- ar . D. L. Smith, assignor 4 to E. A. Smith, Waterbury, buckle. F. W. Smith, Jr., & S. S. Williamson, assignors to Canfield Rubber Co., Brdge- port, dress shield former. W. Thompson, South Manchester, feed water regulator. . W. H. VanWart, Stonington, easel. E. H. Wheeler, Waterbury, Buckle. Our Republican Club. As we go to press, the pent Iip enthu- siasm of the ardent Republicans of Nor- walk, is finding vent in speeches and a general love-feast at the Athenleum. Rev. Anderson and VanAlstyne, Senators Hill and Walsh and others are ventilating their patriotic oratory in the interests of pro- tection to American labor, Capital and enterprise, instead of booming Great Brit- ain and the depressed wage-workers of the old world. The organization of a Norwalk Republican Club was among the other good things accomplished. ———-<-O>————~ Everybody wants to know whether the Republicans will carry New Jersey this year. Of course they will;New Jersey is no free trade State.—Trenlon Gazette. Wanted. GIRL for general housework In a family of four. Good wages paid. Reference requir- ed. Apply to or address 0. E. BRUCE, . 80. Wilton, Ct. 3 minutes walk from R. R. station. ‘ For Sele.‘ YOUNG horse, 5 yrs. old. Color bright bay, Heavy Diane and tail. Sound and kind and safe for ladies to drive; alsoanew miich cow, 5 yrs. old—an extra good milker. Apply to 28, 1 t, p C. E. BRUCE, 80. Wilton. For Sale Cheap. Ten Horse Power Boiler and;Slx Horse Power Engine for sale very cheap. Enquire at the Gazs'rrir Orr-‘10:. us Notice. THE annual Stockholders’ Meeting of the Nor- walk Fire Insurance Company will be held at the office of the Company in Norwalk, Conu., on the 26th day of July, 1888, at 110 o'clock n. in., for the election of Directors and for such other pur- poses as fall within the usual scope of stockhold- ers’ annual meetings. By order of the directors. 282t GEO. R. COWLES, Secretary. Drossmaking. RESSMAKING done in all of the latest styles Button holes nindc bvliuiid. Uld garment re-cut and rcilttcd. MRS. FANNIE MCKENZIE, No. 6 South Union A venue. Post office box 654, Norlvulk. To Rent. A 7 [RE SHOE FACTORY I’ROI’EIf'f‘Y,lutely om cupied by F. If. Ruscoe, and belonging to the Estate of Wm. K. James, deceased, can now be rented on reasonable terms, and is available for a variety of purposes. Possession immediate- 32 1". ST. JOHN LOCK WOOD, Trustee. ' I SALESMAN WANTED. I O solicit for our strictly first-class Nursery Stock. Good salary and expenses, or com- mission paid weekly. Permanent employment guaranteed. Outfit free. Prevrous experience not required. Address at once A. J. VAN LIEU. Nursci'ymun, Mention this Paper. (2m22) Rocrissmu, N. Y. For Sale or Exchange. THE Homestead of the late Abijah Betts, situ- ated at South Wilton, one mile from depot, Dwelling has eleven rooms. good well of water. burn and sheds, eighteen acres of land, abundance Of fruit. Will he sold at a bargain. Enquire of 0. E. WILSON, 3 GAZETTE Building, Norwalk, or JULIA C. GREGORY, Winnlpauk, Conn. tile uron'r of the condition of the CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK at N orwalk, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, June 30111, 1888. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts .......... .$320,SSO 00 Overdrafts .................... 1,474 80 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation . 50,000 00 Other stocks. bonds ali'd mortgages ..... 2 166 74 Due from approved reserve agents ...... 17,854 06 Due from other National Banks ......... 21 ,478 71 Real estate furniture. and fixtures .. .. 2,000 00 Checks and other cash items. 6,389 19 Bills of other Banks ........ 205 00 Fractional paper currency, d cents .............................. 73 90 Specie ................................... - 9,566 10 Legal tender notes ................... ‘. .. 5,590 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer 5 per cent of clrculutlon.‘ ......... 2,250 00 Tera! ............................. $130,723 59 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in . $100,000 00 Surplus fund ......... 1,500 00 Undlvlded profits... 11,525 41 National Bank notes outstanding. . . . 45,000 00 Dividends unpaid ....................... 4,080 00 Individual deposits subject to check. . .. 192.303 35 Demand certificates of deposit .......... 5,683 13 Due to other National Banks ....... . . . 40,636 65 Due to state banks and bankers. . . ..... 20,000 00 Tom. ............................ $139,723 59 State. of Conneclfcnl, 001mm of Iv'aiiyleid, ss : I, WILLIAM A. CURTIS, Cashier of the above- uamed bank, do solemnly swear that the nbpvc statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. LLIAM A. CURTIS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6111 day of Julv, 1888. Wild. E MONTGOMERY Notary Public. Correct, Attest : GEORGE M. HOLMES, EUGENE L. Born-11:, } Directors. J. T. I‘llown'r, EPORT of the condition of the Falrllcld County , National Bank, at Norwalk, In the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, June 30th,1888. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ............... $355,458 54 Overdrafts ......................... . 601 11 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation.. 50,000 00 Other stocks, bonds, and mortgages ..... 96,360 00 Due from approved reserve agents. . . . . . 64,082 95 Due from other National Banks ........ 33,326 70 Due from State Banks and Bankers . .. 3,228 18 Real estate, furniture, and fixtures . 40.530 66 Premiums Paid .................. 3,750 00 Checks and other cash items. . . 7,482 99 Bills of other Banks ..................... 2,800 00 Fractional paper currency, nickcls, and S icents .............................. 21 71 pee e ................ 11 96 0 Legal tender notes ....................... 7105i 03 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer 5 per cent. of circulation ........... 2,250 00 TOTAL ........................... $650,041 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in .................... $300,000 00 Surplus fund ............................ 51,000 00 Cu Ivrded profits ....................... 5,923 00 National Bank notes outstanding ....... 45,000.00 Dividends unpaid ....................... 668 6 00 Individual deposits subject to check. . .. 229:822 48 Demand certificates of deposit. . 3,054 05 Cashier’s Checks outstanding. . . . . . 397 77 Due to other National Banks. . . 13,426 51 Due to State Banks and bankers ........ 3,750 03 TOTAL ........................... $659,041,84 State of Connecticut, 002mm quv’a irjteld ss.- ], LsGaAND C. Ba'rTs,Cashler of the above-nam- ed bank, do solemnly swear that the above state- ment Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. LE GRAND C. BETTS Cashier. and sworn to before me this 9th day JAMES H. BAILEY. ' Notary Public. Subscribed of July, 1888. Correct, Attest. W. S. MOODY, I GEO. It. Cownns, EDWIN O. KEELER, i Directors. 0 Sylvester Brotherton, Michael Barbour and Henry Glover, all of the borough of Norwalk, in the county of Falrfield and state of Connecti- cut; and Mrs. Mary A.. Kearnes and Edward Kearnes of Bridgeport, in said county, owners of land ant land and buildings, fronting on Harbor street, so-cnlled, in said borough of Norwalk, on the west side thereof ; and Mrs. Mary E. Skidmore, Mrs. Mary E. Persons, Harry C. Mitchell, Louis Eugene Mitchell, James Dohei ty, J ohu Hines Mrs. Julia Feltou and \Valter Felton, all of said borough of Norwalk; and Joseph H. Skidmore, of Falrfleld, in said county, and John Seaman, of Bridgeport, In said county, owners of land and land and buildings fronting on Harbor street, so called, in said borough of Norwalk, on the east side thereof; and to all other persons interested in the matter of this notice, owner or owners of land or land and buildings, fronting on said Har- bor street, in said borough of Norwalk—Greeting: The following votes and orders of the Court of Burgesses of the said borough of Norwalk were passed June 2116. A. D. 1388, of which you are hereby notified, and you are‘requlred to act in ac- cordance therewith : VOTED That the owners of real estate on both sides of arbor street, between Merwin street on the north and Orchard street on the south, be re- quired and they are severally hereby ordered, at their own expense, to make grade and curb their several sidewalks, on said Harbor street, between said limits, the depth of curb to be not less than sixteen inches, and to pave the gutter two and one-half feet In width, using gutter stone therefor; also to pave their sidewalks, using concrete or nagging, six feet in width, measuring from the side lines of said street, all of such grading curb- ing and paving to be done by the first day of Octo- ber, 1888, to the acceptance of the Committee on Highways; said time being deemed reasonable by said Court for the execution of this order. And in case any property owner shall neglect to have any of said work completed by the id first day of October, 1888, the same shall he do by the borough at the expense of the party so neglecting: all of said work to be done according to the grade established by this Court, and on file and in ac- cordance with the curb line fixed by the Commit- tee on Highways. , VOTED, That the proper notice to the several property owners be prepared by the clerk and served by the bailiff, by leaving an attested copy thereof with the several property owners referred to, or at their usual places of abode, respectively, and by publishing the same as directed by law as to such of said property owners as reside outside the borough. Dated at said Borough of N orwalk, the at] day of J uly, 1888. JOHN S. SEYMOUR, Clerk of the Court of Burgesses. ISTIIIC'I‘ 0F NOIIWALK, ss., Probate Court, July 91h,,A. D., 1888.. Estate of Shannan Sravrsxs, of Norwalk, in said district, an insolvent debtor. ORDERED. That the trustee exhibit his trustee and administration account to this court for ad- justment at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 23d day of J uly, 1888, at 2 o’clock afternoon; and that all persons interested in said estate may be notified thereof, the trustee will cause this order to be published in a newspaper having a circula- tion in said dis rict, and post a copy thereof on the sign-post in so Norwalk, nearest the place where said debtor resides, at least ten days before said 23d day of July, 1888. - ' 28 It ASA B. WOODWARD, Judge. ISTRICT OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court, July 9th , A. D. 1888. ' Estate of Cuaanss Bourox, late of the City and State of New York, deceased. ORDERED That the Executor exlIIbit' his administration account to this court for adjustment at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 24th day of July, 1885, at 10 o’clock foreuoon; and that all persons interested in said estate may be noti- fied thereof, the executor will cause this order to be published 111a newspaper having a circulation in said district, and ost a copy thereof on the sign- post in said Norwa k, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. at least ten days before said 24th day of July, 1888. 1t 28 p ASA B. WOODWARD, Judge. DISTRICT OF NORWALK, ss., Probate Court, July 9th, A. D., 1888. Wanna-as, Application has been made to this Court for administration of the Estate of ABIGAIL CRAFT, late of Norwalk, in said District deceased: therefore ' ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 19th day-of July, 1888, at ten o’clock, fore- noon; and that notice thereof be given to all persons interested therein by publishing this order in a newspaper having a circulation in said district at least five days before said day of hearing. 11-28 ASA B. WOODWARD, Judge. The “Record.” The 110er Record In an established fact. Although only one year old, its circulation already averages 3,101 11011111111 Will, a fact which attests its rapid rise and firm hold on the public favor. It aims to be clean and whole- some, and presents all the legitimate news in readable, spicy and terse shape. Its subscription rice is sufficiently low to enable anybody to have twlthout discarding any other of their favorite Journals, and it prospers without encroaching upon the prosperity of any of its excellent and esteemed local contemporaries. as is shown by the fact that it enjoys and appreciates the hearty good will of all—the Gsznnh, Hour, Sentinel, Journal and Remlblfean. THE RECORD ls bent to any address for the small sum of . 7757911111 Year; Single Copies, 2 cents. flow I: the Time to Subscribe SPECIAL TO FARMERS. The Record PUBLISIIES EVERY SATURDAY TIIE The New York Market Reports CORECTED PP T0 ATR ED. tf3‘f LIBERAL HOUSE FOIINISIIEIIS." ‘ _ 4 1 Giving to the extreme backwardness of our Spring; still further reduce our enormous stock of FURNI URE, CARPETS, RANGES, trade, we have decided. that in order to &c., we shall still further reduce our prices sons that our buildings may be at once relieved of a. portion of the goods, with which they are literally jammed. We have CHAMBER SETS in great variety at prices ran ing from $10.00 to $1000.00. We sell a beautiful MARBLE- TOI’ BLACK \VALNUT SE 105 different styles of PARLOR SUITS to select from, carried In Satins, Damasks, raw and spun Silk, Crushed. Embossed, Plain and Silk I’luslies, Hair Cloth,&c., &c. We sell a FULL PARLOR SUIT in embossed plush, combination A Hair Cloth Parlor Suit with a. nice Center Table, $35.00. We'have an elegant line of $475.00, which cannot help suiting those who are looking for medium and fine goods. of colors, only $45.00. marble top suits cost ng from $75.00 to RPE'I'S G in endless variety, all kinds and styles. The largest stock in this cit b an house in our line. calf. KT LARGE NOE. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. Velvet Carpets, Wilton Carpets, Body Brussels Car lets, Tapes- try Carp‘ets, all Wool Carpets. Straw Mattings, Oi Cloths, &c. INE or Taras'rax Bnussuns Currents AT 50c. Pit. YD. STOVES & RANGES. We carry most of the pop- ular makes in the market. HOT Cnosir'r Ranges from $20.00 up. SINGLE OVEN Ranges from $14.00 up. . of ten pieces for only $35.00. A HANDSOME ASH SET, ten pieces for only $17.00. 200 different styles to select from. WRITE. FOR Curs AND Paroles. OFFICE FURNITURE, DESKS, BOOK CASES, CHAIRS, TABLES, 640. A large assortment, at rock bottom prices. Dining Room Furniture, Crockery of all kinds, Lamps, Clocks, Bedding, Shades and Draperies, and IN FACT EVERYTHING that is used to furnish a. house complete. WE DELIVER FREE all goods bought of us, to any city or town where there is a railroa freight statipn in Mame, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, If ode Islam; or Connecticut. Also, customers purchasing goods tothe amount of $50.00 will receive our fare to Boston for one perspn, those who bu $100.00 worth of goods or over, will receive car fare to fasten and return for one person. “CE SELL FOR OASH Oil Oil IIISTIILMEII'I'S:Y Don’t forget that you can save from 10 to 25pm- cent. by muking your purchases of us. *, Write for Catalogues and Prices. 7 Call and be Gommlcod. 1 B. ”A. ATKINSON a co., 827 WASHINGTON ST. 827 Corner of Common 515, BOSTON; mass. PEOPLE VIDITINO BOIOOEPOBT Should visit the Great Sale going on by W.B.Ha||&Dn. —OF THE— WDNDIIIIFIII. Bilillll —-IN THE— BOSTON Bankrupt Stock. A full assortment of Torclion Laces for 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 12c. and upwards. Lace Flounciligs at greatly reduced prices. Orientals and Val Laces for 50, 60, 75, 95, and $1. Chantilly for $1.75, $2, $2.50, $53 and 11p- wards. The $1.75 quality the same as has been sold for $2.50. Spanish Guipure for $1.25, $1.44, $1.50, $1.75 and upwards. One lot of Spanish Fichues, all silk for $1 ; ' never sold_before for less than $3 and 854‘; also Spanish Lace Scarfs for 50 and 750. Lac; Collars for 3c.; former prices 5, S . and 1 c. Ajob lot at 25c., former prices 500, 750 and $1 each. Gents’ Handkerchiefs from So up; line while Hemstitclied for 15c apiece; 9. regular 35 and 500 quality. Ladies’ Handkerchiefs: very fine Batiste Handkerchiefs, colored borders, for 5c. ll Linen, colored borders, for 110. White Embroidered for 15c. Very fine White Embroidered for 25c. 75 pieces of Vcilings, best goods made, usual price 15, 20 and 25c.; our Bargain price 8 and 12%c. Every lady should visit the Lace Depart- ment during the, next 10 days. GI—IOVES- 100 dozen best 200 Lisle Thread Gloves, - price 13c. Lot 3-Buttou Best quality Kid Gloves sold in Boston market at $1.90, ourprice 930. Long Mousquetaircs worth $2.25 and $2.50 price $1. Opera Kids 25c. 8 Lots of Black Silks at a. positive Sav- ing of 50c. a yard; also, 80 Pieces of Black Henrietta. Cloths at a. saving of 60c. a yard. . . 111.ch 011113 600118. We shall ofl‘er tomorrow morning in this Do- partmcnt a. superb quality of 1illC,lIl'IIl Sum- mer weight Henrietta. ' Cloth, 11 $1.25 PEII 111111. These Goods are 40 inches wide, warranted all pure silk and wool, and one of the richest and most elegant fabrics manufactured. This is a $1.50 quality and sold no less by any other Dry Goods House. - (11111111 Dress Glill—----ill New. And purchased for best Boston City trade by the unfortunate importer. This almost Incredible Aggregation of Bar- gains will command the attention of every good manager in Southern Connecticut. Scersuckers were made this Spring to sell at 12 1-2, are 5, 6 1-4 and Se. ' , ' Double fold striped and most fashionable Suitings selling today in the stores at 12 1-2, 15 and 180. We shall sell at 5, 6 1-4 and So. Several lots at 10, 12 1-2, 19 and 21c. One case all wool traveling serge, in grey and brown mixed, at 296.; 50c. goods every- where. . '12 pieces 46inch wide pure silk and wool 33c.; these are the 62 1-2c. goods. One box silk and wool plaids, were marked for Boston city trade, 75c. Our price will be 496. Don’t fail to see them. W. B. HALL & 80.. OOH. MAIN & OINNON SIS. 3:31:13 GEPORT. AGENTS “’ANTED FOR THE LIFE _'.. 011—. GEN. PHILIP,H. SHERIDAN ITS RODIANCE AND REALITY. How an Humble Lad Reached ballad of an 1111]. The Career and Achievements of this Easterly Leader,“ Men In Battle; Realit- tic Descriptions of the March, Raid, and Charge or the Horsemen;,and Graphics Sketches of other Great Cavalry Leaders This book has been in preparation several month is beautifully illustrated, elegantly printed, and written in a graphic and interesting style, by Col. Frank A. Burr, of the 2d Michigan Cavalry. ‘ We want an active,energctic cauvasser in every township in the United States to take orders for this book. It is the book for the times. Ex.Sol- (11ers, Comrades of the Grand Army,and all others can make money rapidly and easily with this book Agents now at work report great success. Apply at once for agency, and secure choice of territory. J. 1. 81R. 1. 160,011), Pl‘llllllfllliifl, R.I. lllllLL, PAPER I I .' I 1 91291117791191le IMMENSE STUUK I The line this spring consists of BLANKS, GROUNDS, GILTS. Both Plain and Embossed, ,MICAS, DUPLEX MIDAS AND ' 'L'RYSTALIZATIDNS. As the stock consists almost wholly of goods brought out. for the season of I feel confident that I can give my customers the LOWEST CASH ”PRICES. Will be pleased at any time to show the entire line. I. T- PIIDWITT, 47 MAIN STREET. J. P. NICKERSON, For the time being at No. 7 East Side 01’ Water St., lv‘Olif: DOORS FIIOII WALL S'l IIEET, NOR WALK. - - - CON N . STAPLE AND CHOICE. G R 0 G E R I E S . Family Supplies, Of the freshest and best quality that the New York market affords in groceries, also VEGETABLES .& FRUITS In their seasons at MODERATE PRICES. The patronage of my friends and former cus- tomers ls respectfully soliclted. ”31 J. P. NICKERSON. Telephone Call. Pianos 1 ~ Pianos Pianos for Sale! Pianos to Rent Pianos 80111 (Ill 1118 Installmrll Plan Pianos 11111911 and Repaired. Come and see the "Sohmer and Krakauer Pianos —AT—— 1181111881 New Music Stars, LOOKWOOD'S HALL BUILDING, WALL STREET NORWALK CONN. “'29 Commissioners" Notice. THE subscribers appointed by the Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk, Com- missioners to receive, examine and decide upon the claims of the creditors of the estate of the Nonwank Barnes CIGAR COMPANY, a co-part- nership- composed of Frederick E. Lockwood and Edward G. Aiken, both of Norwalk,in said Dis- trict, an insovent debtor, hereby give notice that we will-attend to the duties of our said appoint- ment at the office of R. B. Craufurd. Esq., in said Nor-walk, on the 15th day of August, 1888, and on the 15th day of September, 1888, at ten o’clock forenoon of each of said days. Said Court has limited and allowed tlircsmonths from the date hereof for the exhibition to us of claims against said estate. R. B. CRAUFURD, 1 N orwulk, Conn; NATHAN M. BELDisN, Wilton, Conn.. Dated the 16th day of June, A. 1)., 1833. Commissioners. 4025 STATEMENT —' OF— THE huruu LIFE. msurrucr 1:11.. ‘01 NEW 10111. RICHARD A. McOURDY. President. For the Year Ending December 31st, 1887. $118,806,851. 88. ASSET («if , .— .. .. .. .. msuaaucs AND ANNUITY accouur. ' _ _. . —_._g No. Amount. l ...-__ ' No. AmourIV Policies and 'Anuuitics in force Jau- , -' Policies and Annuities in force Jan- I ' __. nary 1st, 1887 ................................ 129,927 $383,809,202 88 harry 1st, 1888............ . 140 943 . 9 ' Risks Assumed ............................... 22,305 69,457,468 37 Risks Terminated....... .. 11:289 l4§§1§§i£§§ é; 152,232 $463,266,671‘25 1 152,527 QENQEE}, Dr. REVENUE ACCOUNT. c, To Balance from last account ........................... $104,719,734 31 I By Endowments, Purchased Insurances, Diviqd.‘ 7‘— To Premiums ........................... .. ............... 17,110,901 62 I (lends, Annuities and Death Claims ......... S 14 128 493 60 To Interest, Rents and Premium on Securities : By Commissions, Commutations, Taxes and all ’ ’ 7 Sold .................................... . ................ 6,009,020 84 ll ' other Expenses ..................................... 3 649 514 49 __ ' g By Balance to new account ...... . ...................... 110:061z718 63 $127,839,656 77 i $127,839,656 77 Dr. BALANCE SHEET. To Reserve for Policies in force and for risks ter- By Bonds secured by Mort acres on Re: 1 E t . ”- ' ‘ miiiated ...... . ...... ................... . .......... $112,430,096 00 By United States and otheigB’onds ..... . l1.8.71“. b 42,4033? 36 '10 Premiums received Ill advance . 82,314 36 By Real Estate and Loans on Collaterals. . . 00’1P9’173 1 To Surplus at four per cent .............................. 6,294,441 52 By Cash in Banks and Trust Companies at interest 3,67%), ‘10." 3' . By Interestnccrued, Premiums deferred and in N. " ~ 6“ trunsrt and Sundries .............................. 2 973 169 98 _ _ $119,806,351 88 g sriie‘afifsfss I have carefully examiner] the foregoing statement and find the same to be correct. From the Surplus above statpd a dividend will be apportioned as usual. Risks Risks Year. Assumed. Outstanding. 1884 ........................ $34,681,420 ........................ $351,789,285 ........ 1885 ..................... 46,507,139 ....................... 368,981,441 ...... 1886 ..................... , . 56,832,719 ....... 393,809,203 ....... 1887 ......... . .............. 69,457,468 ....... ' ................. 4 27,628,933 ....... NEW YORK, January 251b, 1888. BOARD OF TRUSTEES.. F. Ratchford Starr, Lewis May, Oliver Harrimau, Henry W. Smith, Robert Olypliant, George F. Baker, Jos. Thompson, Dudley Olcott, Frederic Cromwel. Julien T. Davres, Samuel E. Sproulls, Robert Sewell, Lucius Robinson, Samuel D. Babcock, George S. Coe, John E. Dcvelin, Richard A. McCurdy, James C. Holden, Hermann C. von Postfi‘ Alexander I-I. Rice. George Bliss, Rufus W. Peckham, J. Hobart Herrick, Wm. P. Dixon, Robert A. Granniss, S. Van Rensselaer Crugcr, Charles R. Henderson, % A. -N WATERHOUSE, Auditor. Surplus. ................ $4,743,771 5,012,634 5,643,568 6,294,442 Nicholas C. Miller, Henry H. Rogers, Jno. W. Auchinclcss, Theodore Morford, William Babcock, Preston B. Plumb, Wm. D. Washburn. A. H. CAMP. Agent. Norwalk, Conn. JOHN W. NICHOLS, General Agent, New. Haven. Conn. SOMETHING NEW AT . We have opened a. N ew Department in our Basement where we shall keep a. full line of H usekeepiog Goods including Tin and Wooden ware of 11 kinds, also Oil Stoves from 590 upwards. , We purchase these goods from first hands and they will be sold cheaper than ever. before in this town. Please call and examine the’Goods and Prices. ' Another lot of Crinkled Seersuckers at 50. Wide Baptists at 7 c. Ladies’ Hose 29c., reduced from 400. Children’s Black 1 Regular Hese 100.; very cheap. A Large Line Ladies’ Muslin Underwear of all kinds at 240. ~ 7 Through July and August we shall offer Big Reduc- tions in all Departments. .Our 600 Carpets we have reduced to 500. Our 900 Brussels to 7 80. Our 7 5c Rugs to 60c. PLEASE GIVE US A- CALL. SC 30FIELI) & HOYT, - 3 GAZETTE BUILDING. NORWALK. Fe We JAQUI, , JBC, -—AGENT FOR THE—- Celebrated P611661 Ranges. Tire accompan ing cut represents the NEW PATENT 1201an ARRANGE- MENT on all the Double Oven Rich- ardson & Boynton Co.’s Ranges. It is economical and quick operating, and has the perfect revolving grates, over four thousand in daily use in New York City and vicinity. Taste- fully nickled. It has more good points than all the Ranges on the market combined, we guarantee. every Range to be PERFECT in every way, and to furnish any piece of re- pairs that may be required at any time. Can furnish repairs to any Range or Furnace ever made by this company since 1849. Call and see it. before purchasing any other, and see the many geod points it contains. 53 WALL STREET, NORWALK.CONN. F. W. JAQUI,—~JR. 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 , ,- 1111511111111 5 111111.014. l GO your ways pleasantly from room to room. 1 . 1|le NIH” .5 Exceeding content with thy store and their ' <:// mind snags? minded to thy goodly fare. . They like azname of honorable traffick, and’by my froth thou shalt with fairness happily come ‘“ ll" l 1 I] 1l I l l . , ‘ || : H "null i‘11 . Ill " ' 7 . . IWWL , thou shalt again, With pleasure, profit purchase. / _ ’Tis odds thou. shalt discover fair goods to thy ll I 1 store, thou shalt store wise resolves ’gainst the day \ 1y9 DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN FIND AS FINE AN ASSORTMENT 0F MEATS, --AT— F. W. SMITH’S MARKET, 55 Main Street. As can be found in any market in‘ this town of Norwalk? 6 v 0 / In all colors. The Art Shades are accented and Transparent. All fiineffo Shades. Plain or Decorated. are unsurpassed in Beauty. Durability and Finis/1. Mounted on first- class Spring Roller ready to (rang. BUY YOUR FURNITURE \T. B. ELL-S Opposite Horse Railway Depot. A good line now in stock Of Parlor, Chamber. Dining and Kitchen FURNITURE WEverythiug is selected by Competent Judges of our line:of goods. Country Dressed Milton, Lamb and Veal. CALL AND EXAMINE. Delivered at your home without extra expense. Are You Thinking of New " ' - .FIIII " 2 SCOEIELD&EOYT9SI "ml” ' We are Ready for You. More Space, More Styles. More Novelties than we had before. 001: MAHOGANY SUITS, OUR WALNUT sUITs, OUR OAK SUITS Are the Best in the World. OARPE'I‘S! No matter where the Carpets or Rugs are made, if it Is worth cairylng you will find them here. Our aim is to furnish you standard goods of reliable quality at the bottom prices. UPHOLSTERY. Curtains, Portieres, Mattings, Oil Cloths, etc. Special Drive for this Week. 150 Pairs Bulgarian Curtains, $2 per 1011 11111111111 449-45 I MAIN ST.. * Bridgeport, or. 4mm SARSAPARILLA COMPOUND, 000011 MIXTURE, Hair Tonic, ——FINE STATIONERY— 1n the Latest Society Styles. Easter Gar-d5, —AT—— J. G. GREGORY’S 38 Wall Street. 2110111113 Wagons, 231101 Willis 1 Delivery Wagon,- l [1111, —-FOR SALE BY— I Bl South Norwalk.
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