N OR w—A L K G AZETT 133, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY, 1889. r N ORWAL_K GAZETTE. A.ll.BYllllll‘01l.EtliltlI. l. RUDEMEIER. II. . Associate. Secret Ballot. The question of a secret ballot is being zealously urged in the states of Nchork, New J crscy, Massachusetts and elsewhere, and now that our own Connecticut legisla- ture is convened an effort will be made to have the matter consrdercd and enacted into: law in our state. This law is said to have had its origin in England, and was first put into practical execution in Australia, where it has resulted most admirably in diminishing frauds and in- timidations and bribcries in elections. The great West is also awakening to the importance of this reform in voting, while in New Hampshire and Rhode Island Ballot Reform Associations have been formed in nearly all the large towns. An additional feature to the Australian law providing for a: strictly secret ballot is recommended by nearly all who have given the measure serious consideration in this country, which is to enjoin upon the officers of the state the duty of fur- nishing at the state’s expense all ballots to be voted at every state or national election. In this way it is thought that much corrupt use of money may be pre- vented, and the ballot be still more thoroughly purified. At all events it is a question which our own legislators will be expected to seriously consider, and if, WHAT THEY ALL SAY About the “Gazette’s” 89th Birthday. nEsnnvEs PROSPERITY. The Norwalk GAZETTE started on Tries- day on its 89th year. It looks prosperous auil deserves to be.——Hartford Commit. THANKS, ELLENDORF. The Nor-walk GAZETTE on Wednesday celebrated its 80th birthday. Many happy relurns—Journal. AN EXIIILARATING ctmrAiusox. With the issue of this week tthorwalk GAZETTE enters upon its 89th year. Like wine, it improves with age.—1)rmbnr_r/ Register. _ YOUNG nIIT xor GID1)\'. The Norwalk GAZETTE entered upon its 89th year Tuesday. It is “as young at heart as ever,” and deserves success.— ll’atcrbrrry xlrrzcrr‘can. FIRST-CLASS PAPER. The Norwalk GAZETTE has entered upon its 39th year. The GAZETTE is a first- class paper and deserves success.— Nm/gafrrck Recicfo. srrcr AND viconous. That excellent old family newspaper the Norwalk GAZETTE celebrated its 8911i birthday Jan. 1. It is remarkably spicy and vigorous considering its great age, and bids fair to flourish for runny years to come—Bridgeport 1 Tales. AGE CANNOT WI’I‘HER IT. The Norwalk GAZETTE celebrated its 89th birthday yesterday. There are some things that grow weak and poor wrtli age but the GAZETTE is not on the list. Sue- cess to it for the coming year and for 89 years nIore.—Brz'dgeport Post. iTs ANCIENT cusronr. Elitor Byington in accordance with his old-time custom, sent his friends a New Year’s postal card with an appropriate quotation. Byington’s paper, the Norwalk GAZETTE started on its 89th year New upon examination, the benefits claimed for it are found to be real, no doubt Connecti- cut will soou see the law upon her statute books. __ .,__.___. The Norwalk Bond Case. The Meridcn Republican in its report of the proceedings of the Supreme Court, thus resumes the Nor-walk borough bond case and gives the court‘s finding; The opinion of the supreme court in the case of the People’s Sayings Bank against the borough of Norwalk has been prepared by Judge Loomis, the full bench concurring, and was handed down Saturday afternoon. The savrpgs bank was owner of $50,000 in bonds Issued by the borough of Norwalk in 1871. The bonds will mature in July, 1890, birt could be redeemed at the pleasure of the borough. The interest was 7 per cent. payable semi—annually. The borough au- thorities availed themselves of the right to redeem the bonds before maturity, and ordered their surrender] uly 2, 1888. On July 19 the savings bank presented Its bonds for redemption, and demanded interest on the amount at 7 per cent. from the first day of July. The interest was refused, and the savings bank declined to surrender the bonds. In the trial before the superior court the judge charged the jury that if they found the sayings bank had notice that the bonds were called and that there was not money enough that day in the Fairfield County Bank, where the redemption was to take place, to pay the bonds in full, principal and Interest, then their verdict should be in favor of the savings bank for the $50,000 and Interest thereon for one day at 7 per cent. added, and then interest on this sum at 6 per cent. from July 2d to the time of the trial. The verdict was for the savings bank, but interest was computed by the jury for only one day. By direction of the judge the panel retired and made the proper computation, returning as to the amount due to the savings institution $54,748.81. The case was taken to the supreme court on the ground that the instructions given by the judge to jury that they should add interest at 0 per cent. from July 2 consti- tutcd an assumption on the judge’s part of a right to dictate the terms of the verdict. In regard to this issue the supreme court so rs: Where the judgment in a case heard hef'orea jury depends wholly on a question of law, so that any other verdict than the one so required would inevitably be set aside upon review, It has long been the practice for the judge 10 direct the jury to bring in a particular verdict. In this ease,if'the plaintiff was entitled to a finding of the issue in its favor it was absolute- ly entitled to interest on the amount found due on the bonds down to the time of trial. Airy other result would have involved an error that would have been sufficient ground for setting aside the verdict. It was a case, there- fore, where a judge might properly direct a jury to;add the interest to the amount of their verdict. The supreme court frilly sustains the M g. L—_ . “A... . .v. a Inmwm borough of Norwalk. Realistic Idealism. An amusing case of the effect of the modern realistic tendency in novel and story writing is brought to our notice as an item of local interest from the fact that the gifted author-essLis a native of N orwalk. She wrote for the N. E. Farmer, of Bos— ton, a serial story entitled, “The School Girl’s Chronicle,” and written in the first person. It had been running for some time, when, from a pressure of other duties, it was found necessary to bring the chronicle to a more sudden close than the completion of the original plot would have called for. The young school girl in the story was abruptly left in bereave— ment from the loss of her parents, her home, and her support other than her own exertions, and a hint was given that she had also quarreled with her lover. The ending was altogether a sad one and one to invoke pity. Shortly after the publication of the last chapter, a letter from persons in a small country town in northern Massachusetts was received through the editor of the Agriculturr‘al, by the Hartford lady who wrote the story. The letter was addressed “To the School Girl who has been writing her chronicle iu the Agficrrlturz‘st,” and in it was expressed the most delicate sym~ pathy for the school girl in her bereave— ment. The writers "enclosed a one dollar bill, which, though a small amorrnt,” the letter says, “yet is freely given to help the young lady to support herself until she shall come into better circumstances. We hope she will soon write and tell us more about herself through the columns of the paper. We sign no names for per- sonal reasons, and we send this letter to the editor in hopes that he will know the address of the young lady.” The realistic treatment of this ideal narrative evoked an interpretation which was rather more real, doubtless, than the autiroress could have expected, for she now has somebody’s dollar, which she does not feel justified in keeping, and yet does not know to what kind and sympa— thetic heart, upon whose tender strings she has so magically played, she can return it. lBut could a higher compliment have been paid the fair authoress 2’ ~ __..__,___.-.4 o > A. Shrewd Advertiser. “When I came to my desk last Wed nes- day morning,” said John Wanamaker, ...-A._L ~uJ-1nlv 89th birthday this week. Year’s day—New Hat-en Courier. ”USEFUL AND GLORIOUS CAREER. The Norwalk GAZETTE celebrated its There is but one older paper in the state, we believe, and that is the Hartford (Journal. The GAZETTE [has hada glorious career, and long may it live to be of benefit torts birth place.—A naom'a Sentinel. A soar or GREAT-GRANDFATIIER. The GAZETTE began its 89th year of existence last Tuesday. As the Messenger is only eleven years old, we look upon the GAZETTE asa sort of great erandfafhcr. Nevertheless the “young ’un” ofi'ers its congratulations to the “old ’un,” and wishes it continued prosperity—Amp Canaan Messenger. EIIITZ’s SI’ARKLING TRIBUTE. The N orwalk GAZETTE was 89 years old this week. Twenty-seven years ago the writer enjoyed the proud distinction of p. (l. on that paper. He thought then that it was one of the best papers in the world. Ilc loves the dear old GAZETTE now as then, and he believes now as then, that it will live forever. Had it its just dues for good deeds done it could afford to be printed on a press of gold .Illlfllfl with precious :stones, with the glint of diamonds for motive power, and every time it was “set-up” pass around a hand- ful of pearls to the compositors. It Is deserving of great patronagc.—Republz‘can. WILL BURY Two CENTURIES. The GAZETTE started out on its 89th vol- ume this week. It is unnecessary to add that the GAZETTE is an old paper. The Be- cord thinks a great deal of the GAZETTE. The Record is very much attached to it— vcry much indeed. So much so thatif the GAZETTE should say the word, It would pick up its bundle and go elsewhere. The Record considers the GAZETTE the best paper, and as having the finest and most desirable editorial staff of any journal that comes to its exchange table, and it doesn’t hesitate to say so. The Record believes in acknowledging excellence wherever it finds it, even if it is in the looking—glass. The GAZETTE announces in its New Year’s greeting that it came into existence with the 19111 century and has helped the 19th century to do a great deal of good ; that it expects to stay long after the century has passed away and work in partnership with the 20th century, and it has probably made up its mind that It will live to bury that too. We hope it will.-—1€eoorrl. -ooo———-_—— Those two Old Journalists. The completion of Hon. A. E. Barr’s semi—centennial of editorial work suggests the fact that the two oldest journalists in Connecticut, in point of years of editorial service, are Mr. Burr of the Hartford Times, anti Hon. A. II. Byington of the Norwnlk GAZETTE. ,llIr. Byington’s corinec- tion with the press dates back to 1840, forty—nine years ago, when, at the age of ......" ”.44. 5-..: ““1...” Lu“: ...LI-mlnLIM and sensitive scuior’s age,) he entered the GAZETTE office as “devil,” in the employ of Mr. James Reed, at that time proprietor. His first editorial departure was made in 1840 when, in company with a partner, he purchased the New llavcn Courier, and remained in the City of Elms two years, when he returned to Nor-walk, purchased the GAZETTE and became its editor and pro- prietor, which he has been ever since. So that, with the exception of his two years‘ experience in New Haven, he has been connected with the GAZETTE for forty-nine years—Ilec-ord. Our esteemed contemporary is slightly in error in regard to the GAZETTE editor’s two years alsmcc in newspaper srrvice in New Haven. It was in copartnership first with the renowned Connecticut editor Thomas G. Woodward, and afterward with Rev. Wm. Thompson Bacon, that he started and continued the New Haven Daily Journal. Aftcrselling our interest in the Journal to the late John B. Hoteli- kiss, of New Haven, and purchasrng the GAZETTE of our old preceptor, Mr. James Reed, Messrs. Bacon & Hotchkiss pur— chased the New Haven Courier and united it with the Journal. This newspaper property subsequently became the prop~ erty of the late John B. Carrington, and has been continued to Ilris date as the New Haven Journal and Condor, and during all these years proven itself well worthy its auspicious origin. It does not increase our sense of the burden of years to state that while Mr. Burr has been a proprietor of the Hartford Times for full fifty years, our service on the GAZETTE is less than one year short of the half cen— tury, and in a kind letter written to us by Mr. Burr he accords to use place second to himself only, in consecutive newspa— porial service if; Connecticut. Truly it is a long and wear-isome journey to have traveled, yet not without its variations of joys with sorrows, and more of brightness than of gloom. May many sunny days yet be in store for our esteemed friend and Nestor of the Connecticut press, Mr. Burr, and his skies grow brighter, warmer and more genial as he continues to near the ending slope of life’s western hillside. cor— Surprising Bargains. IN HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Messrs. Vogel Brothers, Clothiers and out- fitters for men and boys, have turned their spacious establishment, Eighth avenue and 42d St., New York city, intoa grand holiday bazar, where they offer the greatest bargains in thousands of useful presents suitable for the male sex : Elegant overcoats and ulsters, business and dress suits, smoking jackets, the Philadelphia merchant, “I was natur— ally thinking about the Christmas trade We did a great deal of which we had. Christmas business in this store this year. During the ten days previous to Christmas our sales hovered about $100,000 a day. The grand total for the ten days falls only a few dollars under a million. Ispcnd $5,000 a week iii advertising, and I pay a skillful man—a fornrcr news~ paper editor, and a good one—$1,000 a month to do it for me. I make morn-y by it. Advertising is the leverage with which this store has been raised up. I do not see how any large and successful retail business can be done without liberal advertising. I advertise in every issue, except Sunday, of every daily paper in Philadelphia. Continuous advertising, like continuous work, is the most effec— five.” Nevertheless there are merchants in Connecticut who sneer in wise contempt at any proposrtion that advertising pays. ——~«————-—«+>———- Five Corners. The newly proprietored blacksmitl. carriage manufacturing and repairing shop (formerly Lloyd’s)is doing a good business for the reason that it is well—stocked and only competent men are employed, in— ducemcnts that always win success. The new proprietor has, however, been unable to engage all who have applied in answer to advertisement of “Men Wanted,” and one such, at least, is charged with going about and trying to induce old customers of the shop to take their work elsewhere, all of which is ungentlemanly and naughty. Wk —Drivc Whist Cards at the GAEEITE Omen. dressing robes, and house coats, silver and gold mounted umbrellas and canes, Gents’ toilet sets silk mufflers and handkerchiefs, fine underwear and hosiery, walking, driv— ing and dress gloves, dress shirts, rich neck— wear, exquisite scarf pins, sleeve buttons and shirts studs, scalskin and otter caps and gloves, thousands of" elegant overcoats and cape ulsters and suits for boys. Our shoe department is filled with an immense variety of Ladies’, Misses’, Gents’, Boys’ and Childrerrs shoes. slippers and rubber boots and shoes. Everything sold at this estab— lishment is of the most reliable quality and guaranteed the very lowest prices. Vogel Brothers, Eighth avenue and 42d St , New York city. —~ -—~~~—<‘>———~«—-—— Dr. R. C. Flower to visit Connecticut Dr. R. C. Flower, the eminent Boston physician, will be at the Allyn House, Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, January 15, and at Turner’s Hotel, Danbiiry, Conn., January 10 and 17. This will enable his many Connecticut patients and friends an opportunity of consulting him without the fatigue and expense of a journey to the Hub. As this will in all probability be his last trip to this state for a long time, it will doubtless be improved by great num- bers of the sick and suffering who will wish to test the strange power of this re- markable physician of diagnosing disease witlront asking the patient a question. high prizes for correct solutions. published in Good House Keep- ing, stimulate contestants to investigations which benefit their minds and add to their knowledge. In the number for January 5 is one called “A Donation Party,” which will make the investigations more familiar with the names of places in the United States than they have ever been before, and will put their guessing power to a sharp test. Where the Four Tracks will be Located. EDITOR GAZETTE:—Just now ranch in- terest is being taken at South Nor-walk with reference to the location of the four tracks of the Consolidated railroad through that city, several lines having been surveyed, but none having been decided upon. The general impression being that the present line will be aban- doned, and a new station located further south, some say on the “pond lot,“ while others name Concord street and Wood- ward avenue, and some contend that the crossing will be below the Woodward mansion, on Woodward avenue, anduicar- ly all agree that the present line across Washington and Main streets must. go. Tire general sentiment with regard to the removal of the tracks and station is favorable thereto, as there is scarcely fifteen minutes of day or night that per- sons can use this Main and Washington street crossing without endangering their lives. This crossing is claimed to be the most dangerous in the state and could only be made safe by elevating the tracks of the railroad, which would still leave the sharp curve at Swords’ cor- ner, which would be, as now, exceedingly dangerous to trains running at full speed. They also claim that all persons living witirina half mile of the present depot would give devout thanks for its removal, as the noise made by the freight trains. which are bronglrt up to take water at that intolerable nuisance known as the “water tanks,” make day and night tedi- ous with their blasts to on brakes and off brakes, contrary, they are informed by the superintendent, to his orders and in direct violation of the laws of the state. Why this locomotive whistlcjblowing cannot be stopped is one of the mysteries of railroad management. Either the engine drivers are not correctly informed as to the statute law of the state, or they prefer to take the law into their own hands, and obey or disobey as they see fit. Which is it? There is another source of great dis- comfort to all of the people of this city, who reside within half a mile of the pres-- cut station, that would be done away with by the removal of the tracks of the Consolidated road, that is the switching of freight cars by the Housatonic railroad across Main and Washington streets and Railroad square, which occupies from two to any nunrbcr of hours between 1 and 6 o’clock a. nr. It is true, they say, that the locomotive whistle is not often blown during the switching process, but the noise made, especially by their rapid flying switches, is heard a long distance, and sleep and rest during this protracted switching is almost impossible. The cause of this long continued disturbance is that there is but one siding on which loaded and empty cars to go rip and down the Housatonic and Consolidated railroads can be placed, hence the long and expen- sive terms of switching. By utilizing a short spur track, which is rarely used, which could be connected with the main track of the Housatonic at the western end of the depot, nine-tenths of this noisy and expensive switching could be saved, and with it more than $1,000 of expense now incur-red per annum The new line of the Consolidated road, of South Nor-walk‘s citizens, is the middle one, which crosses near the junction of Main street and Woodward avenue, and if chosen will commence with a tunnel that will pierce the heights below the “Suowden place,” striking the Merritt farm just above Sherwood’s mountain, and cross over the Wilson Point tracks of the Heusatonic road at that point, thence across the harbor, and strike the present tracks of the Consolidated road near Fitch‘s crossing, about a quarter of a mile east of the East Norwalk depot. By adopting the line indicated the long curve below the Whistlevillc bridge will be avoided and the long detour to reach the present station, and there will be no grade «any inward ASIAJI lieumfllaba .‘Illfigtt’flkd greatly reduced. As to the effect on busi- ness and property by change of location of depot, the most shrewd are confident that it will be favorable to the present business location, saying that there is seldom any business near railroad stations, except in small places where the hungry passengers fly out to get a sandwich, or thirsty ones a glass of beer The efl’ect on the hotels cannot fail to be beneficial, as they are so located that during the warm months of the year, when the winds are mostly from the south, a cool breeze from the sound and harbor is always felt, and they would be desirable residences for New York business men and their families, the distance and time being so short from the city. During the past few years numerous attempts have been made for such board, but the noise before alluded to has been too much for them, and none stay more than one night if they possibly can get away the next morning, and even the army of drummers, who are supposed to be proof against any and all sorts of disturbances, have been tre— qucntly known to go east rather than make a:stop over in Babel. QI'ID. Q “There was a' frog who lived in a spring, He caught such a cold that he could not sing.” Poor, unfortunate, Batrachian! In what a sad plight he must have been. And yet his misfortune was one that often befalls singers. Many a once tuneful voico among those who belong to the “genus homo" is utterly’spoiled by “cold in the head,” or on the lungs, or both combined. For the above mentioned “cronker” we are not aware that any remedy was ever devised; but we rejorca to know that all human singers may keep their heads clear and throats in trrne by a timel use of Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and r. Pier-cc’s Golden Medical Discovery, both of which are sold by druggists. F ed Onions to the Children. A prominent physician was seen buying a barrel of onions, and, being guycd about his purchase, said : "I always have boiled onions for dinner for the benefit of my children. I like onions, too. They are the best medicine I know of for prevent— ing colds. Feed onions, raw, boiled or baked to the children three or four times a week, and they‘ll grow rip healthy and strong. No worms, no scarlatinc, no diphtheria wlrerechildren eat plentifrrllyof onions every day.” Another distinguished plrysrcian confirmed the foregoing state - medt, adding: “I couldn’t give better advice, no matter how hard I might try.” ——Bu,fl'o.lo Express. ———ooo-~——-—~— Miss Ina M. Burton, a recent graduate of the Yale Business College, has entered the office of Kilborn Bros, New Haven, as bookkeeper. During the past year every seat was filled at the Yale Business College. If you are thinking of attending that institu- tion see to it that you make early applica- tion and secure your scholarship. Superior advantages are frirnislred by the Yale Business College, New Haven, Conn., to patrons desiring to learn short- hand and typewritizrg. The cost is mod~ crate and instruction thorough. List of Patents. , List of Patents issued from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending Jan. Int, ’89, for the State of Connecticut, furnished as from the office of JOHN E. EAELE. Solicitor of Patents New Haven, Conn: ' J. D. Bartley, Bridgeport, combined book mark and clip. ' G. F. Barton. assignor 1-2 to C. B. Barton, Warehouse l’oiht. boiler for cleaning or boiling rags. C. H.Blakemau, Birmingham, vehicle spring. J . H. Brown, New London, reach connection for vehicles. LeIloy S. Lewis, Hartford, assignor 1-2 to H. B. Mitchell. vehicle tool. J. H. Moore, Norwich, filter and apparatus for automatically cleansing the same. W. C. Perkins, New Haven, wire hinge. E. H. Philpps, New Haven. assignor to E. S. Perot and. .‘P. McQuaide, conduit for electric Wires or cables. G. 0. Whitney, Hartford, feed reversing attachment for lathes. H. C. Williams. New Britain, bustle. J. H. Wright, Bridgeport, streetcar brake. DESIGNS. J. Hopson, New London, radiator. O. Thcrcrsa report around New Haven that an effort will be made when the Masonic Grand Lodge meets in that city in a few days, to smooth out the difiiculty which has kept old Hiram lodge out of the fold for some time past. As both sides are weary of the fight, and anxious to make up and be friends, it is believed ome way will be found out of the difii « ulty.—Brr'(ig(porl News. S C most likc‘y to be adopted in the opinion. Where P Where will end my lonely journey? What lasllresling place be mine 1' Under tropic palm tree’s shadow». Under lindens by the Rhine? Shall I be in some far desert Laid to rest by stranger hand '5 Stroll I sleep upon a barren Sea shore, underneath the sand? What hood I ! since God’s fair heaven Will be o‘er me there as here; And the stars, like death lamps swaying, Through the flight will shine as clear. «—’1'rans.’ale!l from ”nine by W. .7. Snellgrass. _.._ ~ooo- ~ A Novel Robbery. 'l‘hc Bridgeport Farmer says: "Two young Inen respectable as to attire and general appearance entered the police sta- tion last evening and taking seats at the table began a pleasant conversation. Scr- geant Birrninghnm, who was in charge, glanced them over and concluded that they were resrdcuts (f the city who had dropped in as many do to see members of the force or indulge in a little chat while watching the workings of the police sys tem. About 11 o’clock one of the men arose and remarking to ScrgeantBirmiug- burn that be was going out for a lunch, but would later on take away his friend: who meanwhile had fallen into a gentle doze, the officer still supposed that every— thing was all right. The man who ostcn» sibly went out for something to eat (lid not return and his companion remained in a slurnberous condition irritil about 1 o’clock when he awoke and declared be had been robbed of his watch and chain. The statement sounded so improbable that it was not at first credited by the sergeant. When he became convinced that the man was telling the trutir he started out on a search for the companion, as he assumed that the latter was the guilty party. The officer’s efforts to find the suspected man were finally successful, although to accomplish the result no little amount of ingenuity and persistence were required. The prisoner gave his name as John Sherman andlris residence as Nor- walk. He at first denied being guilty of the theft, but subsequently owned up and confessed that he had pledged the missing watch and chain at Jacquc’s saloon on Water street. The man to whom the watch belongs is William H. Smith, of New Canaan. The men became acquainted on the train from New Haven yesterday, and went to police headquarters at Sher- man’s suggestion. There Sherman robbed his companion so cleverly that no one saw the act when it was committed. Sherman was this morning bound over on a plea of guilty, and in default of bonds went to jail.” —-—-—_ ———.._—____ DIED. MARVIN.—0n Monday evening, the 7th inst., Wal- ter F. Marvln, at his reslflence,‘2,099 5th avenue, New York. DoTY.—In East Orange, N. J. Jan. 4th, 1889,Alice 11., daughter of Isaac N. and Emma M. Doty. IIUBEELL—In Wilton, January 4th, Emily, wife of J olrn W.Hubbell,aged 53 years and 0 months. Housekeeper Wanted. ’I‘IIOROUGIILY competent lady wanted as Housekeeper. A ply to I’. 0. BO 292, Norwalk, Conn. GOOLD norm, REAL ESTATE AGENT, R001! 4, GAZETTE BUILDING. 3m53 w A N T E Dranted FIRST - CLASS. Permanent, pleasant,prof- itablc positions for the right men. Good salnrles and expenses paid weekly. Liberal Inducemehfs and expenses paid weekly. Liberal inducements to beginners. N 0 previous experience necessary. Outfit free. Write for terms givrng age. CIIAS. II. CHASE, Nurseryman, Roebesrer,N.l'. 4tp2 Mention this Paper. _ EIGHTEENTH Quarterly Dividend of 2 1-2 Per Cent of the E 0. UI T A BL E MORTGAGE cnmrrrr. Will be [mid January 15, 1580. STATEMENT: .. tf2 SALESMEN to sell nur- sery Stock. All goods war- Capital Paid In (cosh). . .... . .I,ooo,ooo.oo Sui-plus and L'ndlvided Profits. . . . 115,444.82 Assets ............................. 4,935,940.25 SIX PER CENT DEBEIITURES. Secured by first Mortgages held in trust. by the Amerlcan Loan and Trust Company of New York, and further secured by the capital and assets or the Equitable Mortgage Company. 6 PER CEV'I‘. GUARANTEED FARM MORT- GAG ‘S. 5 and 6 per cent. Savings Bonds Running Three. Months to Two Years, J \ .\ UAR! INVES'I‘DIEN'I‘S. $42,000 Toledo Belt Railway, First Mortgage. $35,000 Cortland (N, Y.) Water Works Company, First Mortgage. £30,0(0 Pnoenlx (N. Y.) Water Company, First Mortgage. $40,000 City or Leavenworth, Kansas. $100,000 Grand Rapids and I rulians Railroad, Con- solidated Mortgage. 560,0;0 School Bonds of various districts in the State of Kansas. $229,000 City of Fort Wayne, 1nd,, Funding Bonds For further Information apply to R. B. CRAUFURD. Ofilce, N o. 2 Masonic Building, Norwalk, Conn. 3t? NOTICE. HE BOARD OF RELIEF of the Town of Nor- walk on the Assessment List of 18:8 will meet at the Seiectmen’s office on the 7m day or January, 1889, at. 10 o’clock, a, m., and at 2 o’clock p. m.: and on the 12th at 2 o’clock p. m., and 'r' p. m.; and on the 19th at 2 p. m.; and on the 26th at 2 p. m., and 7 p. m., to hear appeals from said as- sessment list. The Assessors and Board of Relief will meet in joint board on the 9th day of January, 1889, at 10 o’clock a. m., at said Selectmen’s office, for the purpose of abating the polls of Indlgem, sick and disabled persons. Property of Soldiers and Sailors. All persons claiming abatement under the law of the state for services rendered In time of war, must make application to the Board of Relief and satisfy them of their honorable discharge from such service. Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 27th, 1859. MARTIN S. CRAW. Board TALMADGE BAKER. of ALONZO NICKERSON. Relief. IS’I‘RIC'I‘ OF’ WESTI’ORT, ss. Probate Court January 5th, 1889. The application of MALVINA WIIEELER.01 Wes- ton, In sald District. showeth. That she is the lawful guardian to Estella M. Wheeler and Cora L. Weeeler, minors, belonging to said District, that said minors are the owners of certain real estate frilly described In said ap- plication. She further says that the estate is un- productive and shows good cause why said land should be sold, and prays the Court that she or some other person be empowered to sell the same ORDERED, That said application be heard and dctermlncd at the Probate offlce In Westport, In said District, on the 10th day of January, 1889, at 9 o’clock, forenoon, and that notice thereof be publishrd In some weekly newspaper. having a circulation In said district, at least one week be- fore sald tlme of hearing. SILAS D. SHERWOOD, Judge. [STRICT 0F NORWALK, ss., Probate Court January 5th. A. D., 1888. WnEREAs,appllcatron has been made to this Court for admission of the estate of MARIA 01.n- STEAD, late of Norwalk, In said District, deceas- ed; therefore, ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Olllce in Norwalk, on the 14th day of January, 1539, at 11 o’clock fore- noon. and that public notice thereof be given to all persons interested therein by publishing this order III a newspaper having a circulation in said district, at least five days before said day of hearing. ASA ll. WOODWARD, Judge. It DISTRICT OF NORWAI It, as. Probate Court December 31st, A. D., 1888. Estate of GEORGE A. RAYMOND late of N orwalk 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 exhiblt their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present thelr accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per- aons indebted to said Estate are requested to make Immediatepayment to JOSIAH R. M ARVI N. JABEZ F. RAYMOND, Excciitors. 3&1 For Sale at a Sacrifice. Will be soid if‘applicd for soon, TEN ROOM COTTAGE, within minutes walk of the bridge, with never falling well of excellent water, and a cistern holding three hundred hogs- heads, for laundry purposes all modern improvements conveniences, etc. Cost owner $8,000, and will be sold for $5,000 with only $1,500 down. to satisfac- tory party. five 1m33 Enquireat GAZETTE OFFICE. FOR SALE. Combination Billiard and Pool Table, In first class order. For sale at a bargain. II! Apply at GAZETTE Orrrcs. BLACKSMITH srir,‘ “ Five Corner-s,” i (Formerly LLOYD’S) i to opened and Newly stocked for I General Blacksmitlring, Repairing, Light and Heavy Wagon Building, Carriage Painting, Etc. BEST WORK, MODERATE CHARGES. Horse and ()x shoeing at Regular prices as follows : HORSE SIIOEINC. 4 sacs , as 00 With a Drscoox'r for CAer on both. SPRINGS, AXLES, TIRE IRON. S' ‘EEL. Carriage and Wagon Parts on "and to 1.151 ensure Prompt. Repairs- HOLIDAY GOODS! ~— Ann-— EYEGLASSES. Pusan trunnion BY USING GLASSES PEIII-‘l-ICTLY FITTED ’l‘O 'I‘llI-l EYES. We are prepared to test all cases of Visual Imperfections and to PERMANENTLY COR- RECT the same, by means of the most Modern Scientific appliances. If you are troubled \vith Far Sightedness, Near Siuhtedness, Old Sight or Astigmatism, Resulting in Weak eyes, trouble to read nights pain over the eyes, Headache, tendency of the eyes to cross, etc. WE CAN CORRECT THE SAME. Our lenses are of the finest material and set in frames accurately fitted to the face. ":Do NOT DELAY But if your sight is 1'1 any way afi‘ected, have it corrected at once and save your eyes. Save your money and sight by calling on I... JACKSON Jeweler and Optician, 58 WALL S'I‘.. NORWALK. PLUSH crsrs — —AND———- Holiday Novelties AT REDUCED PRICES AT J. G. GREGORY’S 38 WA LL STREET. *>F.+K000Uil,<v Merchant Tailor l3 and IS MAIN STREET, WANTED. PI’I.ES, POTATOES, ONIONS, DUTTER,EGGS, CHEESE. 200 TONS OF POULTIn AND WILD GAME'I‘OR HOLIDAYS. Wilt pay cash or sell on Commission. Our daily Market Reports forwarded every day. E. M. BALLARD & 00., General Produce Commission Merchants, . 743 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. An Independent Newspaper. SERVING THE PEOPLE. The Springfield Republican The Leading Journal of New England. Established In 1824 by Samuel Bowles. lATElY HIMIBED AID IMPROVED. The year 1338 has marked notable events in the hlsmry of The Springfield Republican. A new building admirably arranged for the large and growlng business of the paper has been erected and occupied. It stands on one of the most desir- able corners in Springfield and is the property of The Republlcan compbny. The paper has also been enlarged by the addition of eight columns to its quarto sheer, making Its regular size 56 col- umns. ’I'liese Improvements afford The Republi- can beftcr facilities than it has everbefore possess- ed for the performance of firework of a great mod- ern newspaper and the fulfillment of its duties to large and Intelligent constituency whom it serves. The Republican considers It to be the first of- fice of a newspaper to print the news fairly, fully, Intelligently and without prejudice. This It un- dertakes to do every day In file year, glvrng spec- Ial attention and extended space to the local news of Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut and Southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Its organization of reporters and correspondents for collecting the news in the territory described Is wonderfully complete, and the thoroughness and promprness of its servrce Is unrivaled. In Boston and Washington The ltepubllcan employs trained journalists as its regular correspondents to sup- plement the news of the Associated Press, and In New York, Albany and other important centers It commands the aid of well-equipped special corre- spondents whenever occasion demands. In the treatment of political and social questions The Republican is thoroughly Independent. It stands up always for the reaiinterest of the peo- ple as against monopoly, corruptlon, coercion, de- ception and every form of demagoglsm. It counts the welfare of the country as of more consequence every time than the success of any party. It seeks to be broad-minded, generous, fair and good-tem- pered In Its discussion of public affairs, and to rep- resent always the Irue American spirlr. The Re- publican devotes liberal attention to literature, to science, Ito educatlon. to all soclal and economical questions. Besides giving Its readers “ All the news and the truth about it,” this paper offers them daily an abundance of excellent miscellan- eous reading, instructive, entertaining and inter- esting. , THE SUNDAY REPUBLICAN. 18 prepared wlth special pains to meet the needs and taste of the New England public, It presents the news, local and general, in readable and at- tractive form. It always contains a picasing orig- inal story or sketch a good sermon, a depart- ment for children, the meat news from the thea- II'es and of out door sports, a literary column, In- terestlng home and foreign correspondence, a full editoflal page covering a wide range of live topics local sketches, original poetry, etc. It is a whole- some, newsy and Interesting journal well salted to the day of rest. THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN. Has often been called the best review of Amerlcan life anywhere published. It is carefully edited and gives all the Important news and discussion of the week In compact and well arranged order. It con- talns also several pages _of general readlng. em- bracing the best stories, correspondence, sketches and special articles that have appeared In the daily and Sunday cdltlons. The recent Increase by eight columns of Its size, allows the addition of much valuable and entertaining matter and makes The Weekly Republican more than ever a model fam- ily journal. _ AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Republican Is unrivaled In its field. Its cir- culation Is by far the largest of any daily In New England out of Boston, mm the exception of an evening paper In Rhode Island, and it is read by all classes. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. The Daily Republican Is sold for $3 a year, $2 a quarter, 7.) cents a month, 3 cents a copy. The Sunday Republican Is $2 a year, 50 cents a quarter, 5 cents per copy, _'I'he Weekly Republlcants $1 a year, 60 cents for six months; 10 cents per mon III for trial subscrip- tions; 3 cents a copy. New subscriptions to The Weekly Republzcan for 1889 may begin at once and continue to Janu- ary l 1890. Send for free sample copies. Address THE REPUBLICAN , Springfield, Mass. HENRY D. CORNELL, House, Sign, Optside and Inside Painterand Decorator. Would announce to his friends and the public, that lie has a force of Superior :Workineu, and is prepared to execute all orders of Painting, Paper-lug or Glazmc, In the best style of the art, and at the shortest no- tice. As he works with his men himself and thus personally oversees all the details of their labor, he can pledge the very best execution, and an as- surance that none but me best of honest material will ever be used by him: He Is ready to contract for any and all work In his line and guarantee satisfaction. Or he will work b the day or hour, and at prlces that defy compel rIon. Orders received by mail or at his residence,ove1 Mrs. Fawcett-‘s Mllllnery Store. 34 415 I A T0 HORSE OWNERS I We keep constantly on hand a good assortment of Kentucky and Ohio Horses, selected with great care In the western markets. We have horses suitable for all purposes and no one who wants athoroughly reliable animal should purchase before seeing what we have to offer. We also keep constantly on hand at our Carriage Repository a complete line of CARR] AGES from the best makers, thcII are manufactured for us to special order; every carriage warranted. WAGONS and CAR'I‘S of every description. IIARN ESSES, WIIIPS, RUBES, BLANKE'I‘S DANN’S LIVERY STABLE, OFFICE 48 WALL ST., NORWALK OPP. D. I? N. If. If. DEPOT 3 5 FURNITURE. IN MAKING YOUR SELECTION OF Holiday Goods, It will pay you to call on flllWllElllEllWllllll BRIDCEPORT. Where you will find a large variety of FANUY FURNITURE Ladies’ Desks, Book Cases, Cheffonikrs, Shaving Cases, Blacking Cases, Work Bus. kets, Hampers, Foot Rests, Fancy Rattan Chairs, N ov- elties in Plush Chairs, Rugs, Hassocks, Lace Curtains, Cornice Poles, &c. DOWN ER 89 EDWARDS 449 Or. 45l Main St. E a. I DIGEPOR'I'. Open Evenings IITMIS PRESENTS ! B. S. BLASGER Offers special bargains for the HOLIDAYS at the lowest prices in town for such cnoice Wores. Dinner Sets, 112 pieces $10, mark ed down from $15. Tea Sets, 56 pieces, $3.50. Glass Syrup Glasses, 15c. apiece. Glass Covered Butter Dishes, 15c. Bread and Milk Sets. 3 pieces, 500. Children’s Tea Sets, 10c. to $2.00. Vases, 10c. to $15.00. Lamps, new patterns. The latest style of Fairy Lamps, de- signed for 5 o'clocb Teas. Works of Art in choice BRIO --A.--BRAC Please call befose buying elsewhere. B. s. Blisters 23 Wall sr., Norwalk, Ct. TIIE Illlcll 0F PROGRESS! OUR LATEST IMPKROVEM ENTS “Competition“ the “fa ohmic,” and Ifyon have not seen oulateatfmpmved yolcannoi Imaglllge how lively trade Is. or how rd our camped. tors vc to work to kec within sight of us. Ask your retailer for a James Means‘ 83 Shoe, or the James Mcans‘ 84 Shoe, according to your needs. Positively none cenulno unless having our name and price stamped plainly on the soles. Your retailer wIIl nu ply you with shoes .0 stair! d I you 1mm upon h s dolng so; If you do not his st, some retailers wlll coax you Into buying Inferior shoes upon which they make a larger profit. Each has been the recent progress In our flinch of Industry flint we are now ab 6 to affirm that the June! Means‘ 84 Shoe Is In every respect equal to the shoe: which only a few years ago were totalled at eight or ten dollars. 113:1: will try on a pairon will be com vlnwd that we not exaggerate. Orin are the orIgInnI $8 and 84 shoes, and tbolewho fmltnte our system of business are unable Id compete with us In quality of factory products. In our line: we are the largest manometer“: In the Unlfed Stat“. Shoes from our celebrated Mary are sold by wide-awake retailers In 23:?” of the country. We will place them y within your reach In any state or territory If you wIIl Invest one cent In afield! card and write to Ill. Jamel eons a Co.,u Unicorn at, Boston,“ A. H. HO!!! I: SON, time 31 Wall St, Norwallr, Ill. COAL, COAL, COAL. Ila Hill It South Norwalk. Have a large stock of the best Lehigh Coal, which they are selling at low- er priee than has been offered this ' Summon THIS liar MUST BI lair. NEW DEPARTURE ! _—.——.—_ GEO. F. QUINTARD, Raving purchased ,fhe I DRUG STORE —AN D— Fancy Article Business, -013; CHAS. iiiriiiiir, Is now In readiness to serve the public and offers his goods of the purest qualities on as reason- able terms as any similar establishment In the County. A Graduate of the N. Y. Col- lege of Pharmacy will attend to CUMPDUNDING PRESCRIPTIONS, ETC. Come and see us at our newly Renovated store, No. 11 Main Street. Iy47 GHAST—HNALDEN ~—DEALER IN-—- GROCERIES, FRESH AND NEW. 1 shall keep constantly on hand a FULL “If! M" All 80008 usually found In a l'll'll-Gilli-i-lil‘lllll‘l‘i-Slfll‘fl, which 1 will sell ar‘pnces DINING HONEST OOWI’I‘ION to heat. A share of the public patronage Is solicit- ed and every eflort will be made to faithfully serve our customers. Give as a call and let us assure you of our ability to give satisfaction. CHAS. H. VALDEN, 5 Wall St, W Norwalk, Ct. NIGIEBSUN ll BETTS. FOI’ the time being II No. 7 East Side of Water St., FOUR DOORS FRO! WALL STREET, NORWALK, CONN. STAPLE AND CHOICE G R 0 G E R I E S . Family Supplies, lie freshest and best quality that the New York market aflords In groceries, also VEGETABLES & FRUITS In their seasons at MODERATE PRICES. 'I‘lre patronage of my frlendl and former cus- tomers Is respectfully solicited. flat J. P. NICKEBSON. Telephone Call. THE NOW' FAMOUS NEW CANAAN Ullllllllll MANUFIUTUBY. - - . t G. F. JOHNSON. C. T. RAYMOND. JOHNSON 8s RAYMOND, New Canaan, Conn. lilllllfllllll‘ll‘l Ill lifllllllll. Estimates and Drawings Furnished of any Style of Carriage, Wagon or Truck. SPEOIAL AWION OWEN T0 REPAIRING. First-Class Livery Attached. CARRIAGE CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED, FOB 3mm Aim “karma. 48 _mn._' BUILDERS, CARPENTIIIS, ABUIII'I‘EO’I’S AND Om. W om: DOLLAR A YEAR..." 96 PLATEs EACH. YEAR, 8 BY 12 Ixcunr. THEY. BUILDER all WUDD-WllllKEll I: now In its Tweniy-nmi Volume, and is the oldest Building and Architectural Journal In America. .- Handsomely Illustrated throughout the textarnd each number couraiuLelgbt fall-paged plans of new designs for Buildup, Interiors and Details- Edlted by Fred. '1‘. Hodgson, author of the “Steel 8 nare' and Its Uses," “ The Bullder’s Gnlde," ‘- ctical Carpentry,” etc.. etc. Single copies 10 cents. ARI!) YOU POND OF USING TOOLS OB 'I'IXKI'IIIING I If so, send 0N E DOLLAR for THE UNIVERSAL TINKER —AND-— Amateur’s Assistant. This a monthly Journal devoted to Amateuripnr- salts, and tells from an Amateur’s stand— Int, about Turning and Lathe WorkJ’aIutinmsm mug, Working Drawings. Modeling. 01' n and Piano Building. Clocks. Photography. ood Carving, Boat hurldlng, Home-made Furniture, Carpentry, Book Binding. French Polishing. Wood Finishing, Fret Work, Amateur Printing,’l‘he Matte Lantern. The Journal ls profusely illustrated. Copies 10 cents. HODGSON 8r BARWOOD. 394 BROADWAY. NEW YORK, 1'. I". N. B.—AII kinds of Architectural, Mechanical and Art Books for sale. 48 SCIENTIFICAMERICAN ESTABLISHFD 1845 Is the oldest and most popular scientific and mechanical paper published and has the forum circulation of any paper of Its class In the world. Fully Illustrated. clu- ot ood Engrav- Ings. Published ween . Sand for a men IRONNP" “aye“. our monthe’t I. 1. ca 8 con Punusnms, an Broadway. .Y. IlcllI'I'EOfS—i runners Edition of Scientific American. A Menace”. Each Issue cont-Ins colored llthognpblo plates of country and city residen- anIo buildings. Numerous enmvlngn plans and apeclfleatlons for the use of such as contemplate banding. Price 82.50 a year. 25 eta. a copy. MUNN a; 0.. Penman”. Id Mucrlrrs y I P I'- ~ to JUN! I 00.. who havohndover 40 W. experleu and have made over m an Icatlonn or Amerlcnn and For. sign patents. Send toi- Handbook. Lorre:- poudenco strictly confidential. TRADE MARKS. “(6):. your 1111:;in 13.11:” ctgmia‘tfiht. I’llfimdlgg'o :rvgto’cflon. Send (or 13:11de PYRIGB’I'S for boo chart ~ ' 91g? qnlokly procured. Addicts" _ - "3" mm 111le in CO» Patent Sollcltor'q (llama cruel: an BaoADwAYJNIEB Middlesex Banking Company. OF MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Organized under charter from the State of Con- necticut; Capital $500,000 6 per cent. Investment Bonds at For and Accrued Interest. a. n. cmurunn, Agent, Room a Masonle Building. Single impossible. S QBARNUM & 00,, CHATHAM SQUARE, N E W YORK. A CARD. I desire to thank my-Friends in general, and N or- walk friends in particular, for their generous patronage, also invite attention to our new specialties. Casters, Kerseys, Far and Chinchilla Beavers, lined with a Good Heavy Satin, $15.00. A great variety of Cheap Grades, as well as Higher Prices. Business Suits, good styles as low as $10.00. A good assortment of Fine Cassimeres, Scotch, En- glish and American Suits, $12.00 to $20.00. An attempt to enumerate Styles and Qualities 0 Everything in the Clothing Line, is as superflous as it is Overcoats, To my many friends I tender thanks—many thanks B. BARRI CLOUGH. S. U. BABNUM 8t. 00., CHATHAM SQUARE, - NEW YORK. 31c. hams at Sc. Best Hemp Carpets, 20c. Annual Inventory. LET US ALL HA 7E A RED TICKET SALEI lllllllllllll fl llllYl' WILL COMMENCE THEIRS 0N WedneSday, January“ 2d, 1889. We will sell Fruit 'of Loom Muslin at Sc. Atlantic A at 7c. Good Prints Standard Prints 50. New styles Amoskeag and Rennfrew Dress Ging- Handsome List Carpets, 45c. New styles Hartford Carpets, 65c. Good Tapestry Brussels, 500. Roxbury Brussels, 75c. to 85c- These goods will be sold for cash and cash only. This sale will be continued through January to reduce stock before our P. S.—These goods can be purchased at 68 Washington Sf», 80. Norwalk. SGDEIBDLD & HGYT. 3 Gazette Building, Norwalk. Silk Plush, $4.50 DeGRAAF & TAYLOR, A Well Made, luxurious Arm-chair makes a most acceptable gift to any man AN easy, low-seated Rocker is always appreciated by a lady. WE keep an extensive assortment of both. OUR Furniture is especially well adapted to the requirments of the HOLIDAY SEASON. It is exactly what is needed. We keep all grades of goods and sell at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. DeGRAAF a. TAYLOR, 47 & 49 WEST l4th STREET. N. Y. ( AMERICAN RUBBER COMPANY’S Goods and be sure they bear this Company’s name or trade mark, you will be assured of a good article. them and take no other. Rubber Boots and Shoes. There is no line of Goods manufactured of which the .. consumer knows so little regarding quality. You ask for a pair of GOOD RUBBERS, and take what ever the retailer offers you. If you will insist on having the They are made of the finest Pure Para. Rubber, and are sold by all First-Class retailers. Insist on having 261:35 A PAYING INVESTMENT ___._ For Sale. IN SOUTH NORWALK, A LARGE- Double House, Each containing Ten Rooms, Water, Sewer Connections and Closets. Paying 12 per cent. on the money to be raised. remnln on the place so desired. Mortgage cm: For further- information enquire of 01‘, address 11., Box 229, Norwalk P Office. 45ft I l l r F. W. JAQUI, JR., ——AGENT FOR THE—— Celebrated "Perfect Rangers. The accompanying cut represen the NEw PATENT BROILING AERAA‘GE MENT on all the Double Oven Rich ardson &. Boynton Co.’s Ranges. 1 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 g: 0d points than all the Ranges on he market combined, we guarantee every Range to be PERFECT in every- wny, and to furnish any piece of re- pairs that may be required all 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 good points it contains 53 WALL STREET NORWALK. CONN. Beef, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables. ’ You can get any andall of the above mentioned Ill‘l 10188 at F. W. SMITH'S MARKET, 55 MAIN STREET. El ERYTHING H c. l-IYATT, NORWALK NEW, FRESH9011E NV..- Try as, we can please you. ly48 ISS HEAD’S HOME SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND t h YOUNG LADII'S. lll-IOI‘ENS OCTOBER 4th, a I C Darlen Seminary, Darlen, Conn. College Preparatory and special courses In Mu- sic Art and Languages. Pupils admitted to Wel- les ey without furtherexamtnatlons on certificate. . l l t I To Rent. HE SHOE FACTORY PROPERTY, lately occupied by F. H. Rnscoe. belonging to the Estate ofWIn. K. James, deceased, can now be rented on reasonable terms, and is available foravarlety of ur oses. Possession immediately. F.ST.J III LOCKWOOD, '11 Trustee
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