NORWALK GAZETTE, WEDNESDAY. MAY 8,
1889.
N ORWALK GAZETTE.
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Wednesday. May 8 1889
EDITORIAL LETTER.
WasmNGTON, D. 0., May 6, ’89.
DEAR GAZETTE :——-Everybody who went
over to New York to attend the centennial
celebration from here seem to have re-
turned with a deep sense of thankfulncss
that so august a pageant and dense a
crowd does not have to be encountered
but once in a hundred years.
The Presidential party seems as glad to
get back as anybody and everybody else,
even though a horde of office aspirants
were awaiting for a renewed attack.
General Hawley went over with other
Official dignitaries, but Was more than
willing to hurry back to bc solaced by
the cooing of his wonderful baby.
The Washington inauguration centenni-
a1 services Of the Presbyterian churches
of this city, by order of the presbytery,
were held at the First Presbyterian church
Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Sunderland presiding.
The church was tastefully decorated with
flags and hunting, while the pulpit was a
bower of plants and cut flowers. A large
antique portrait of Washington, framed
with the national colors, occupied a con-
spicuous place on the pulpit. Rev. Dr.
Childs spoke of the past and future, what
the nation has been, and the momentous
question, the future. He said that the
astronomer could tell you exactly where
the planets would be one hundred years
from now, but no astronomer could tell
us where this grand republic would be a
century hence. He said that the Only
hope of the nation for the future was the
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addresses were interspersed with singing
and prayer, and the services were con-
cluded by the singing of the hymn
“America." Among the ministers present
were Rev. Dr. Childs, and Rev. Dr.
Noble of Eastern Presbyterian church.
As to the centennial rejoicing in general
a great popular wave of patriotic enthusi-
asm seems to have “made of one blood”
our sixty millions of people and washed
away and out of sight the little aristocratic
pigmies of the exclusive “four hundred"
set, who started out to render themselves,
rather than the nation’s greatness, a sub.
ject of celebration and commemoration.
This jubilee outswelled personages and
became the centennial celebration of a
mighty nation of sixty milions of the
American people. As such it will be
remembered when the McAllistcrs, the
Astors and the big and little Fishes are all
forgotten. So mote it be.
TAXATION 1N OIIINA.
Mr. Charles Denby, the United States
Minister to China, in a report to the
Department of State, says the system of
taxation in China presents some decided
contrasts to systems in other countries,
and suggests an idea that the planners
and plotters of the Norwalk borough
new system of taxation might be improved
upon were it modeled after the Chinese
plan. Taxes outside of Pekin are paid on
arable land only, the tax varying with the
crop producing quality of the soil. Inside
of Pekin there is no tax on land, houses
""d personal property. Goods brought
through the city gates pay a lekin tax,
but are exempt from taxation after-
ward. The only tax on land and houses
in Pekin is on the sale of real estate, 10
per cent. being charged on the price ob-
tained for the property sold.
There is. also a tax resembling license
fees. Outside of Pekin Chinese subjects
are liable to be called on to perform cer—
tain duties whenever the emperor passes
through their districts, but this duty may
be avoided by the payment of a small tax.
All moneys spent on public account in
Pekin come from the imperial treasury,
and the expenditure is not limited to
funds raised by taxation within the city.
The.bslk..o.f. tbspenple is Pekinizsi’. as
taxes whatever. The man wlfi) owns his
house and lot, his implements of labor,
enjoys his earnings without toil or deduc-
tion. The minister closes his report with
the following comment OII Chinese tax-
ation as contrasted with the system of
taxation in the United States :—”How
dilerent this condition is from that in our
own cities, where sometimes 3 per cent.
on a high valuation is exacted for public
purposes. In China the chief tax is on
land; there is no tax on pcasonalty. The
land tax, the salt monopoly, lekin, foreign
and native customs duties, and the pro-
ceeds of the sales of honors and offices
make up the revenues of the state. To
the absence of taxation of the body of the
people may well be ascribed the perman-
ence Of the government and the tranquil-
ity and contentment of the Chinese race.
The lesson of taxation in China might be
profitably studied by the civilized world.
But in view of a national, state, county,
township and city indebtedness piled
mountain high, the lesson must now be
valucless to the United States.
PENSIONS FOR TOTAL BLINDNESS.
Commissioner Tanner, of the pension
office, has caused the rolls of his office to
be searched for the purpose of ascertain-
ing the number of cx-soldiers who are
drawing pensions for total blindness, at
the rate of $72 per month. The number
if found to be 858.
DEATH on MR. WM. 11. BARNUM.
The news of Mr. Barnum’s death was
received here by n en of all parties with
sincere regret. His personal acquaintance
was so large and his genial good nature
so universally recognized that the tidings
of his death came to all the many who
knew him here with a tinge of personal
grief and sense of bereavement. The
Post here thus speaks kindly of him :—
, William H, Barnum, chairman of the
national democratic committee, who had
not been in good health since the close of
the last campaign, died, yesterday at Lime
Rock, Conn., aged seventy-one years. He
was a member of the House of Represent-
atives from Connecticut from 1867 to
1877, and Oil the death of Senator Ferry,
in 1875, was elected to the United States
Sepgte, serving from May, 1876, to March,
18 .
Mr. Barnum was actively identified
with the democratic party for many years,
and took particular pride in the result of
the campaign of 1876, which he always
regarded as a democratic victory, and in
the election of Mr. Cleveland in 1884, to
whose canvass be rendered energetic and
potential assistance, though he was never
counted as an intimate or influential
friend of the ensuing administration.
He differed with President Cleveland
on various questions of policy, and was
of an independent self-reliant character
that was more prone to tolerate than to
reconcile personal disagreements. But
of the soundness of his devotion to demo-
cratic principles as he had been schooled
to interpret them, and of his unswerving
devotion to the interests of his party,
there never was a doubt raised. His
faith was demonstrated by his works. If
not what might be called a magnetic
lea or, he was a sagacious counsellor, a
staunch friend to any cause he espoused,
and a liberal contributor to its promotion.
The democracy will be fortunate in secur-
ing a chairman of the national committee
equally as faithful, able and efficient.
DEATH or JAMES man.
The news of the demise of James Reed,
of the Ashtabuls, Ohio, Telegraph, has
just reached as here, though it occurred
April 3d at his home in .= shtabula. Mr.
Reed will be remembered by our older
citizens and readers as a former propri-
etor of the Gamma. He left Norwalk
for Ohio more than thirty years since, and
has since conducted the leading republi-
can pspcr in the old General Garfield or
19th Congressional district. He was a
man of immense fortitude and will power,
and had his life’s work been lhrOWn into
other and wider channels of influence and
usefulness the reserve resources Of his
manly and determined nature would have
won for him a far higher distinction than
any he has won or his quiet ambition
. ever seemed to crave, Through all his
ardent and laborious life-work as an
earnest republican journalist, he seemed
rather to drsire to promote the political
elevation and aspirations of others than to
in any way advance his Own political or
personal preferinent. Honest in his every
heart pulsation, and firm even to stub-
bornncss in his convictions of right, Mr.
Reed will be remembered as, in many
respects, a very remarkable man. As the
writer’s first teacher of the “art preserva-
tivo of arts,” we lay on his grave the
humble chaplet of our loving remembrance
and gratitude.
PERSONALS.
Senator Platt is here.
Hon. Samuel Fessenden is expected
here tO—day. '
Harry Balcom was here last week, at-
tending the spring races of the Washing-
ton Jockey ehib.
Miss Kate Anderson was here Friday,
but hurried off to Norwalk to see her
parents after her long absence in Ken—
tucky. She stopped over one train on
her way home at Baltimore to call on
friends in that monumental city.
“Tim” Murnane, an old Norwalk boy,
and connected formerly witli‘,0ur town‘s
local base ball clubs, is here with the
Boston base ball club as the ball corres-
pondent of the Boston Globe.
General William T. Clark, formerly of
-Norwalk, returned from Denver, 001.,
to visit his family who are still residents
here. ‘
Rev. Dr. Noble preached an eloquent
and exceptionally able discourse last
evening at his mission chapel and to an
overflowing house on ' the centennial
theme, “Our Beloved Country.” His text
was from the 8th chapterof Deuteronomy,
7th to 10th verses. It was a grand dis-
course, aflluant alike in wisdom, patriot-
ism and gratitude to God for his wonder-
ful and gracious dealings with this nation.
The Rev. Dr. ought to he invited to
repeat this discourse the first Sunday
evening in July, when he shall have come
to occupy the pulpit of the First Congre—
gational church in Norwalk.
“Napoleon” Rose has reached Wash--
ington from Florida this morning, and
will remain here about a week. Rose has
aspleudid coat of bronze on brow and
checks obtained by chasing the elusive
alligator through the everglades, and his
general condition goes to show that a diet
of oranges and crocodile stakes are at
least cendusive to the taking on of adipose
tissue. He returns to Norwalk in readi-
ness to be put in training by his admiring
friends for our next borough warden.
As ever,
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The Late Wm. H. Barnum-
Mr. Barndm was born in Columbia. county,
N. Y., September 17, received a common
school education and began life as a clerk in
a country store. He married the daughter
of his employer, Mr. Richardson, and sub-
sequently entered the firm of Barnum,
Richardson& Co., the proprietors of the
Salisbury iron mines and which later be—
came the Barnum, Richardson Company, the
widely known manufacturers of Salisbury
pig iron and car wheels. Mr. Barnum was
a member of the Connecticut legislature in
1851—2. During the war he was first select-
mau and town agent of Salisbury, and when
the draft was made Mr. Barnum succeeded
in filling the town’s large quota with volun-
teers and substitutes. In 1857 the demo-
crats fixed on Mr. Barnum as the opposing
candidate to P. T. Barnum, who had been
nominated for Congress. Thus William H.
Barnum went to the 40111 Congress, and his
defeat of the great showman was so signal
as to attract the attention of the country.
He was reelected to the 4lst, 42d, 43d and
44th Congress, and on the death of Senator
Ferry, was transferred from the house to
the Senate, to fill out the unexpired term
ending March 3, 1879. He had been elected
a delegate to the democratic national con—
ventions of 1868,1872 and 1876, and was
made a member of the national committee
in 1872. He was chairman and manager of
the campaign of Tilden in 1876, and has
been the chairman and recognized leader of
the democracy in every campaign since, in-
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delegate to the national conventions of 1880,
1884 and 1888.
For many years his business interests were
widely diversified and extended from Con-
necticut to Lake Superior, West Virginia,
Chicago and elsewhere. His life for years
has been spent largely in travel from one to
another of these localities, and there are
few men who could have endured the fatigue
and irregularities of diet and sleep incident
thereto. Several years ago he became in-
terested in the Housatonic railroad, then an
unprofitable propert , and as its president
put new life into iéaud when he left its
management it was regarded as a paying
property, with a fine roadbed and operating
the Danbury & Norwalk division under a
lease. He was also at one time president
of the Connecticut Western road. Mr.
Barnum, although a very busy man, was
domestic in his tastes, and always rejoiced
when he could be at his pleasant home with
his family. He leaves a widow and several
children.
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Buscoe Conkling.
Every one who had the acquaintance of
New York’s great statesman will fully
endorse the Washington Post’s just and
truthful tribute to Ruscoe Conkling :
One year ago died Ruscoe Conkling.
It is an anniversary that will be reverently
kept by all those who enjoyed his friend-
ship and knew the strong and sterling
worth of his character.
Well may they turn aside from the
burly-burly of life to deck his grave anew
with the flowers of their loving sorrow
and pay fresh tributes to his noble mem—
ory.
It seems but yesterday that Mr. Conk—
ling was among us, the synonym of
manly strength and intellectual energy.
To all appearance he had before him the
promise of a long life, year by year add—
ing to his distinction and multiplying his
professional triumphs. Even the mighty
forces of nature seemed cognizant of the
man with whom they had to deal when
they bore down upon him during the
fateful tempest of the 12th of March and
claimed him for their victim.
Yet from the silence of the inanimate
he still speaketh as one born to command
a hearing. Out of the contentions of the
past his individuality stands forth in vivid
outline as that of a leader whom reverses
could neither conquer nor appal, and
whose fields Of defeat were but vestibules
to a higher eminence that exacted even
the respect of those who in the heat of
party strife most bitterly assailed and
most misunderstood his motives.
Allshealing time has vindicated his
name, and Ruscoc Conkling goes down to
history with the best and bravest of his
countrymen. His ambition was tower-
ing, but it was never sordid; his inde—
pendence of thought and act was the
miracle of his day and generation; his
loyalty to any cause he espoused, and he
never espoused any cause that was not
worthy, was faultless. He was true to
his friends, true to himself, true to his
country. What grander epitaph may any
man have? .
We are always glad to get the report of
a. tariff reform club, for it is sure to con—
tain passages reeking and dripping with
humor. The world is full of humor to
him who will look for it with attentive,
eyes, but there is, perhaps, more of it to
the square inch in tarifl reform club re—
ports than in any other repository. There
is, moreover, in these documents a bub-
bling enthusiasm, a jaunty self-confidence,
a careless dancing upon facts and standing
upon the head that makes them interest-
ing to students of the comparative anat—
omy Of delusions. Every lunatic asylum
contains some poor devil who is supreme—
ly happy in the notion that he is Alexan—
der the Great or Oliver Cromwell or Na ~
poleon Bonaparte. Master of the world,
in his mind, he is unconscious of his
keeper, and too busy with making treaties
and wars to grumble about the sometimes
annoying eccentricities of his fellow
lodgers. So the tariff reformer is always
persuaded that his hobby is growing pop~
ular. Indeed, he has learned the secret,
gHow to be Happy though in the Soup.—
un.
President Clark’s cars which were
switched from the New Haven road to
the Housatonic road with distin ished
guests to attend the funeral of r. Bar-
num, had a fine display of wine bottles
and glasses on a table in full view of the
people at the depot. The mourners evi-
dently were having a very good time.—
Bridgeport Leader.
Kevser'l Island.
Mr. John Keyser, of Keyser’s Island,
sends to the Sentinel the following letter of
farewell :
Thirty years ago when I purchased the
lace for $1,500, I was visited by two of
orwalk’s prominent citizens, who asked
me in sympathetic kindness if I ever ex—
pected to makes. home out of this forlorn
and rocky island, where no fruit or shade
trees could possibly grow, and so for distant
from civilization.
My reply was, “wait and see.”
But the trees did grow ; the shrubbery
and flowers became a wilderness of blossoms;
the boulders disappeared and formed the sea
walls for the three-quarters of a mile drive
that skirted Long Island Sound, and one
and a half miles Of a four-foot flower border
marked the roads and shaded walks over
the place, and this within the next succeed-
ing five years. My enjoyment in hie has
ever sprung from
"Sharing others’ sorrows, others’ joys."
Hence it has been very pleasant to me to
minister to the pleasure of the many thous—
ands who have en'oyed and appreciated this
peculiar place, an I am doubly thankful
for having been the alniouer Of so many of
nature’s bounties.
It is often asked me if I have no regrets
in parting with our island home. “Oh, no.
I accept the inevitable with thankfulness
and no regrets.” _
In early life it was with rare and exqui-
site leasure that‘I planted the trees and
shru and saw them grow and blossom like
so many children ;‘ when I ministered to
the flowers and they ministered to others’
ha piness and my own ; when I could drive
an exercise half a dozen trotters over the
beautiful meadow track before breakfast;
when a score of friends and relatives sat
down to my bounteous board—for all these
abundant blessings and privileges I am
profoundly grateful and thankful. .
Still I have no regrets. anil relinquish the
island with the same thankfulness. Like
all the experiences of human life, “change
is written upon all.” All our friends, With
two or three solitary exceptions, have passed
to the spirit side of life, and we are alone.
Besides, the cares of a great estate like the
island, had become a weary burden to us in
our declining years. and its i'elinqnisliment
will give us rest. I
I am often asked to what uses is the island
to be put. I hardly know, having never
inquired, but my impression is that it Is In-
tended as a resting place for the Catholic
clergy during recess from their ministerial
duties, and if so, it is happily chosen, and I
can say in the poetic language of an Indian
chief spirit who often communed us With at
our island home:
“Blessed is your mission beautiful Isle,
With your meadows 0 green,
And your siry so serene,‘
May the Great Spirit’s smLc
Best on thee, 0 Isle.”
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The following resolution was adopted
at the meeting of the Fairflcld West
Consociation, at which the dismissal of
Rev. Colonel Anderson was granted in
answer to his letter of resignation :—
WnsRnAs, The Fairfleld West Conso-
ciation in dissolving the pastoral relation
between Rev. Edward Anderson and the
Congregational church in Norwalk, ex-
press their decp regret at the causes
stated in the letter of resignation, viz:
that the condition of his health and that of
his family seem providentially to require a
change Of residence.
Resolved, That during his stay among us
the Rev. Mr. Anderson has proved himself
aworkmsn that needethnot to be ashamed.
As an earnest, eloquent and successful
preacher, and a laborious and devoted
pastor, he has endeared him E to his
flock. In our circle of chu.._tes and
throughout our state, he has been well-
known for his patriotic, public-spirited
and genial qualities; and the strong
impression which he has made in the
department of practical Christian work
will abide after his departure. We are
sincerely pained to lose him from our
fellowship, and heartily commend him to
the churches—whereverin the providence
of God his lot may be cast—as a faithful
minister of the Lord Jesus Christ. We
express our hearty sympathy with this
people in the removal of their pastor.
May the Great Head of the Church, our
risen Lord, have them now and ever in
His most holy keeping.
A Model Epistle.
The following is a copy of an autograph
letter of President Lincoln, which adorns
the walls of a hall in the College of Brase-
nose at Oxford. Many American visitors
to the famous English seat Of learning
have looked upon it with deep interest
and it is treasured by the authorities Of
the college, not only as a memento of the
martyred President, but also as a model
of clear English, gracefully expressing the
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EXECUTIvE MANSION, )_
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 1864. )
To Mrs. Bixby, Boston, Mass.
Dear Madam—I have been shown in the
files of the war department a statement of
the adjutant general of Massachusetts that
you are the mother of five sons who have
died gloriously on the field of battle. I
feel how weak and fruitless must be any
word of mine which should attempt to
beguilc you from any grief of a loss so
overwhelming. But Icannot refrain from
tendering to you the consolation that may
be found in the thanks of the republic
they died to save. Ipiay that our Heavenly
Father may assuage the anguish of your
bereavement, and leave you only the
cherished memory of the loved and lost,
and the solemn pride that must be yours
to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the
altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely
and respectfully,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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Divorced.
The following divorces were granted
Friday by Judge Phelps in the Superior
Court: ,
Henry A. Lewis of Norwalk from Adella
E. Lewis of Bridgeport, married June 10,
1877.
Verna Moore Morris from Howard A.
Morris, both of Danbury, cause habitual
intemperance; married July 15, 1885.
The name of pctitioncr was changed to
Verna Moore. -
Beanca Danskrouski from Michael Dan-
skrouski, both of Danbury, cause habitual
intemperance; married June 3, 1877.
Sarah I. Lockwood from George II.
Lockwood, both of Danbury, cause intol-
erable cruelty; married June 20, 1888-
Name of petitioner changed to Sarah I.
Mead. _
Christopher S. Fox of Westpcrt from
Charlotte N. Fox, of parts unknown;
married September 6, 1878.
Mary E. Tuttle from Edward L. Tuttle,
both of Norwalk, cause desertion. Name
of petitioner changed to Mary E. Godfrey.
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List of Patents.
List of Patents issued from the United States
Patent Office, for the week ending April 30th,
’89, for the State of Connecticut, furnished as
from the ofliee of J on E. EABLE, Solicitor of
Patents, New Haven. Conn.:
H. L. Arnold, Hartford, assignt :o R. 8.
Woodrnfi‘, book stitching.
C. H. Cooley, assignor to Pratt do Whitney,
Hartford, valve operating mechanism for grain
scales.
U. Cummings, New Haven, cement.
C. J. Ehbets, assignor to Colt’s Arms com-
pany, Hartford, lock for firearms.
Same, cartridge feed pack for revolvers.
H. Glines and W. W. Holmes, Bridgeport,
securing blades to metal handles.
F. T Leilioh, Bridgeport, feeding mechanism
for sewing machines.
t1Iii. W. Lyon, Bridgeport, making button
s ps.
J. M. Morrow, Merrow, forming an ornamen-
tal border on fabrics.
B. W. Nelson. assignor to Thorne M’f’g 00.,
Hartford. t po settin machine.
I. E. Pa mer, Mi dletown, apparatus for
stringing hammocks.
Same. apparatus for delivering materials in
to y form. '
. O. Rockwell, Hartford, incandescent lamp
socket. '
H. Freeman, assignor to Thorne M’i’g 00..
Hartford, typo case.
DESIGNS
H. Berry, assignor to Derby Silver company,
Shelton, brush or mirror handle.
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Advice to Mothers.
Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with pain of cutting teeth? If so send at once
and gets. bottle of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing
Syrup for Children Teething. Its value is
calculable. It will relieve the poor little suf-
ferer immediately. Depend u on it, mothers,,
there is no_ mistake about it. t cures dysen-, .
tory and diarrhoea. regulates the stem ach and ;
bowels, cures wind colic, softens the gage
reduces inflammation, and gives tone and ,-
energy to the whole system. Mrs. Winslow’s !
Soothing Syrup for Children Teething is l
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of 1
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one of the oldest and best female nurses in
and physicans in the United States, and is for
sale by all' dru gists throughout the world.
Price 25 cents a ottle. 1y52
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‘ Dyspepsia in its worst forms will yield
to the use of Carter’s Little Nerve Pills,
aided by Carter’s Little Liver Pills. They
not only relieve present distress but ;
strengthen the stomach and digestive
apparatus.
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William D. Johnson, the young seoun- I
drel who outraged Miss Cook, the school
teacher at Torringtou, has been sentenced
to state prison for life. I
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New School for Girls.
Miss Sarah .1. Smith, Of Hartford. who
for seventeen years has been teacher of
drawing in the West Middle and High
schools of this city, has recently resigned
these positions to undertake new work,
rcccivmg from the ofilcers of these insti-
tutions hearty commendation for her ser-
vices and warm expressions of good will
and wishes for her success in the future.
Miss Smith will open September 18, 1889, a
school for girls to be called Lakcview
Hall at Litchfield, Conn. She presented
to each member of the graduating class of
the High school, last Week, a circular of
the new school as a parting souvenir.
The circular, many copies of which have
been already distributed, is from the
press ‘of the Case, Lockwood & Brainard.
company, contains a woodcut of the
school building and grounds and is
uniquely nrrangcd. It is of the size of
the extra six and a half envelope. One
plan of the school as presented in the
circular is marked by the personality and
original ideas of the principal, who for
many years has cherished a desire to start
a school for girls. The situation and
equipments Of this school are unusually
favorable.
Litchfield .is one of the Inost healthful,
delightful and noted towns in New Eng-
land. and by its position with regard to
New York and the people of that city
should draw from them a good patronage
to the school. The school building is one
that has been used as a summer hotel,
accommodating one hundred guests and
is furnished throughout accordingly.
Miss Smith is the daughter of Mrs.
Louisa A. Smith, who, from 1855 to 1867,
was at the head of one Of the leading
schools of the time for girls, Hillside
Seminary. at Norwalk. Being brought
up within the folds of such a school, she
is thoroughly familiar with that kind of
life; besides having been employed to-
gether with asistcr for several years in
Bishop Whipplc’s school for girls at Fair-
bault, Minn. III the school at Litchficld,
Miss Smith will have associated with her,
besides the usual corps of instructors, a
sister who will be in charge of the art
department, and, as assistant principal,
Mrs. R. M. Lathrop, new principal in one
of the public schools in Bridgeport.—
Ilarfford Times.
A disconsolate Bridgeporter has sent
out the following plaintive notice:
DEAR SIR—My wife left very suddenly
Monday last for New Canaan. She has
dark Hair & Eyes, clear brunette, had on‘
blk round Hat, trimcd with large plaid
ribbon, a black and red check overskirt, a
mixed wide stripe Shawl, a square Pack-
age in her hands, rather thick set, medium
, Height, rather inclined to sway when she
walks. If you have seen her you will
confer a great favor by letting me know,
and oblige your anxious servant, Mr.
guscoc, Roof 70 main st Bridgeport,
onn.
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The first election in the new city of
Danbury was held Monday and resulted
in a sweeping democratic victory by an
average majority of 125. The democratic
candidate for mayor, who was chosen by
179 majority, was L. LeGrand Hopkins,
who has served several terms in the
legislature from both Danbury and New
Fairfield, where he formerly resided.
Eugene H. Perritt is elected city clerk;
James Doran, treasurer; Wm. H. Lynch,
sheriff, and Eugene M. Balkelcy, auditor.
The democrats also elected two Of the
four alder-men, and six of the eight coun-
cilmen, thus ensuring their control of the
various oflices to be filled by the council.
—Recor(l.
Ministers, lawyers, teachers, and others
whose occupation gives but little exercise,
should use Carter’s Little Liver Pills. for
torpid liver and biliousness. One is a
dose. Try them.
Rania—At Ashtabula, Ohio. April 3d, 1889, James
Reed, in the 78th year of his age. lie was a for-
mer Editor and owner of the NORWALK GAZETTE
gm.
11E Annul Meeting of the New Haven Branch
of the Woman’s Board of Missions, will be
held in the 2d Congregational Church, Waterbury
Tuesday, May 14th. A meeting of unusual interest
is anticipated. Reduced rates will be furnished
by the various railroads
May, 1359. ltp
To Rent.
THE Ilall in the GAZETTE Building, known‘ as
Odd Fellovvs‘iHail, lately] occupied as the
Good Templars Lodge room. Apply at the GA-
zETTIl‘. Office, or to
CHARLES OLMSTEAD.
Norwalk, April 10th. 16
PLYMOUTH ROCK ICE.
I HAVE a large quantity of Ice on hand. It was
frozen on pure water. It is clear, clean and
solid ice. All orders promptly attended to.
Thanking my customers for past favorsJ solicit
a continuance of their patronage.
R. L. ELLS.
GW' ' “151--“ .,7 m
The Subscribers appointed by the Court of Pro-
bate for the District of Norwalk, Commissioners
to receive. examine, and decide upon the claim of
the creditors of the estate of CHRISTINE M. LATH-
ROI’ of Norwalk in said District, an insolvent
debtor, hereby give notice that we will attend to
the duties of our said appointment at the Probate
office in Norwalk in said District. on the 20th day
of June 1889, and on the 20th day of July, 1589 at
10 o’clock, forenoen, of each of said (lays.
Said Court has limited and allowed three months
from the date hereof for the exhibition to us of
claims against said estate.
Dated at Norwalk, the 20th day of April A. 1).,
R. JAY WALSH.
Greenwich, Conn.
ASA SMITH,
Norwalk, Conn.
4t 18 Commissioners
NEW YORK LIFE NS. 00.,
Wu. M. Beans, President.
Assets, - - 8 93,480,186
Surplus, - — 13,549,099
Income :‘1 1888, 25,401,282
New Bus‘ness, 1888, 125,019,173
Writes Non-Forfeiting Tontine Policies
without restrictions as to rcsidence,trave1,
or occupation after two yeiirs, and guar—
anteeing the return of all premiums paid
and the amount of the policy if death 00.
curs during the Tontine period.
Its Tontine policies have been maturing
for several years and have paid survivms
a higher rate of interest than is othtmise
obtainable on first-class securities, and
better than any other company.
Send to the undersigned for state nent,
giving your age.
A. L. GURNEY, General Agent, New Eaves, (loan
0. E. WILSON, Agent, Norwalk, (loan 4th
B. s. BLASGER
Exhibits New Novelties in
PINE (111T EASSWARE
New Toilet Sets
to be sold very cheap.
DINNEl-L & TEA SETS
sold remarkably cheap. Also
Refrigerators all Baby Earrings
Varieties in
Tin-ware, Wooden-ware
and Agate-ware.
cons ONE! cons ALL!
B. S. TASGEN
23 Wall Street, Norwalk.
and Inflamed Eyes and al
1y10
MAKES THE MOST DELICIOUS
II V I 51?."5. ”5'”.an con
1: con -
52:11.3? Ng‘s gctNtales'ai-or ulredf'or Its
use. During 0 hot months it is he need of
every oneto have just such a. I, mung
SUMMER BEVERAGE
within arms reach. 2 cont bottles nuke
. Pric92 c. I50 .and 1,
1° "“‘iiii'ucorsrs Ami Guideline.s 25'
ASK YOUR DRUGGIS’I‘ FOR
Alt'l'O-POLARIN E
FOOT LOTION.
For Innemed and Swollen Joints, Tender,Burn-
ing and Swollen Feet, Eryslpclas 'Rheumatlsm,
Burns, Boils,Fever Sores Sealds,Chilblalns,Weak
llnnamed Surfaces.
D AKRON dc COMSTOCK, Wholesale Agents.
New London, Conn.
ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY SllflllllL
“'10 hold it
B altar, Supper
”AND-—
ENTERTAINMENT
AT THE OPERA HOUSE,
~---- 0N—
Wednesday-Thursday. flat 8 till
Commencing at 40’clock. The entertalnmcnt
will he by young ladies representing a training
School, and will be repeated during the fair.
Fancy Articles For Sale From Attractive Booths
Supper Served From 5:30.
DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND.
ADMISSION, 15 CENTS
Tickets can be had at the stores of Miss Agnes
Fitch LcGrnnd Jackson, J. Spencer .2 00., co.
Ward Scllcck, Norwalk, II. S. Reed’s Jewelry
Store, So. Norwalk, and at the door;
IS THE TIME TO TAKE
FOR THE BLOOD. RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS.
MADE ONLY BY QUINTARD & SON, 11 MAIN ST., NORWALK
PRICE, 35 AND 75 CENTS PER BOTTLE.
Quintard’s Beef, Iron and Wine, the Best Tonic known.
”TEE:
TO NEW YORK
IN LESS THAN
TWO HOURS AND ONE-HALF.
The New and Palatlal Iron Steamer
GAPE' CHARLES
CAPTAIN F. L. BYXBEE.
Will commence making Dally Trips
Monday, April 29th, 1889.-
COMFOR'I‘, SAFETY AND SPEED.
POPULAR PRICES.
SOUTH NORWALK TO NEW YORK.
Single Tickets ..................... 40c.
Excursion Tickets ................ 70c.
Steamer will leave Wilson’s Point on arrival of
Housatonic train leaving South Norwalk at 7:56 a.
m., returning leave New York, Pier 45 East River
(foot Rutger’s Slip) at 3:00 p. m., and foot 31st St.,
East River, at 3:20 p. m., connecting With trains
OII arrival at Wilson’s Point.
W Always take the Housatonlc Line.”
For further information apply to
THE NEW ENGLAND TERMINAL CO.
SIDNEY STARBUCK,
Vice-Pres. and Gen. Man.
. .,_.,,., by“, 266801101 StuNew Ifork City.
Wilson’s Point. l'i'tf
0110106
BUILDING LOTS
(ON INSTALLMEN'I‘ PLAN.)
FOR SALE
01:. W'ilton Anon/we
—AND—
Sam Sauce? Plot.
1
I
APPLY TO
A. It. BYINGTON,
GAZETTE OFFICE.
. Dressmaking.
RESSEAKING done in all of the latest style
Button holes made by hand. 01d garmcns
rc-cut and refitted.
MRS. FANNIE MCKENZE
No. 6 South Union‘Aven‘so
l’ost ofllc: box 654. Norwalk.
SOLDIERS, ATTENTION
M. L. "moron.
Pension Attorney,
241.‘Eighth Street, N. E.,
l
\VASIIINGTON I). (1.,
Located at the National Capital, adjacent to all me
Executive Departments, gives his superior
advantage in the prosecution of Claims
against the United States.
INCREASE YOUR PENSION.
Many pensioners borne on the rolls are entitled
toamuchhigherrate of pension than they now
receive. Inagreat majority of cases iii which
pension was granted for disease, the pensioner is
entitled to an increase of rate, and in most cases
where it was granted for wounds or injuries the
disabilityincreases each year. As time passes the
disability of all classes naturally increases. Many
were at first rated too low, and it often occurs
that pensioners are unjustly or erroneously re-
duced by examining surgeons. A pensioner is
entitled to increase on a disabllity not set forth in
his original declaration. The pension laws are
more liberal than formerly, and better rating can
be had for many disabilities. I make a spécialty
of Neglected and Rejected Claims, and if on W111 .
present me wtthabrief statement of yo reuse,
stating by whom it was presented, I will obtain a
rehearing of your case, and, if It has merit, will
procure a favorable settlement. Many claims
stand rejected before the department,.when it
only requires a competent attorney to make them
good cases. Soldiers watering with disabilities
contracted in service, who have not appliedfor a
pension, should do so as it is their RIGHT.
SOLDIERS OF THE MEXICAN WAR,
Wllo were in that service sixty days, [or their
widows if not re-marriedj are entitled to $8.00 per
month from January 29th, 1887. mm '
For Sale at a. Sacrifice.
Will be sold it‘applicd for soOn,
_'[EN ROOM COTTAGE.
Within five minutes walk of the
bridge, with never failing 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.
1m$3 Enquireat GAZETTE OFFICE.
, .
PHOSA. PHOSA.
The popular llealth Beverage.
For sale everywhere.
I] . R . II A L E
Wholesale agent.
FOR SALE.
V "E. WOODBURY PLACE on Prospect
Hill. 12 acres, Stone House, Barn, etc.
Orchard and Shade Trees. Superb view. Also
7 acres Of Building lots in rear. Address. JAiins
CLAVIN. 52 Connecticut Turnpike, Nor-walk. (near
the place,) or,0. E WILSON, Gazette Building,
gogwelkmr, JAMES NEILSON. New Brunswlqk,
13f
his line and guarantee satisfaction.
Easter -:- Opening!
APE..—
MISSES' S'l‘. JOIIN
Announce their Special opening of
spine AND SUMMER
M l L L I N E R Y
to take place
Wednesday-Thursday, April 17-18
The display of
Trimmed Bonnets, Hats, Tnynes
Will be unusually flue. Also an elegant
assortment of
UNTRINIMED HATS
-——AND——-—
MILLINERY TRIMMINGS.
All are cordially lnvned to attend Wednesday and
Thursday.
MISSES ST. JOHN,
33 Main Street. Nor-walk, Conn.
MISS AGNES FITUH,
49 MAIN STREET,
Is now prepared to supply the Ladies of Norwalk
and vicinity, with the most correct styles in
HATS till BflNNETS,
Trimmed and Ontlimmed.
As well as a very large variety of high: class
NOVELTIES
TRINMING EPI-‘EOTS.
Centemeri Kid Gloves.
3m15
. FOR SALE!
Farms,
Building Lots,
Horses, Houses,
WagOns,
Fertilizers, Carts,
Land Plaster,
Ground Lime,
Stable Manure,
Ashes. ,
Lot of Farm Tools
Etc, Etc, Etc.
IN N N
South Norwalk.
To Inventors.
6110. ll.
001. luuisiana Ave. and lit 8tIi
Washington, I). 0.,
Gives his Personal Attention o Procuriig
Patents for invention:
In the U. 5. Patent Ofics and all Poi-sis.
Countries.
An experience of nearly ten years in the Palm
Office has given him a perfect familiarity with
every classification of invention and the pai tlcu.ar
EHAMINERS AND BUREAUS, to which each
and every invention is referred. He has a com
plete familiarity With the Rules of Practice
the Records Models, &c., &C.. .tcc., an
every detailofthe unit-e, and GIVES HIS PER
SONAL ATTENTION to the interests of hi
Clients. Being on the ground, and visiting tli
Patent Office daily, he can serve Inventors i
securing their Letters Patent for more advan lags
ously than Solicitors who do not reside
Washington.
Searches and Rejected
Applications
A Specialty. To all those whose applications
have been rejected. he will make an examination
and report on the same gratuitously. Prelimin-
ary examination of the Patent Olllce Records,
prior to an application for a patent, will be made
for a very small charge, and advice or informa-
tion in regard to patents will be given in full
detail lnaeircular which will be mailed free of
charge to every applicant. He has special
facilities also for
Picturing Patents in Foreign
Countries.
He refers to any officer of the Patent Office and
10 me many Connecticut Inventors for whorh'rhe
has done busmess and taken out LsTrsRs PATIN
BYlNGTON
FFICE :
HENRY D. CORNELL,
House, Sign, Outside and Inside
Painterand Decorator.
Would announce to his friends and the public,
that he has a force of Superior :Workmen, and is
piepared to execute all orders of
I I O '
Painting, Papering or Glazmg,
in the best styl of the art, and at the shortest n0-
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 the best of honest material
will ever be used by him; ' ‘ ' '
He is ready to contract for any and all work in
Or he will
work by the day or hear, and at prices that defy
cobnpietttlon. l d
r ers rece ve by mail or at hls resldence over
Mrs. Fawcett's mliinery Store. ’ 84
ANCHOR LINE
Atlantic Express Service.
LIVERPOOL via. QUEENSTOWN.
Steamship “CITY OF ROD E” fr In New York
WEDNESDAY, O‘ctobereal, '
Largest and fliiest passenger steamer afloat.
came, :50, see, and $80 Second-class, $30.
GLASGOIV SERVICE.
Steamer every Saturday from New York to
GLASGOW AND LONDONDERRY.
Cabin Passage to Glasgow, Londonderry or_Liv
erpool, $45 or $55, Secondmlass, $30.
Steerage, outward or prepaid,elther service,$20.
Saloon Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates.
Travelers’ Circular Letters of Credit, and Drafts
for any amount issued at lowest current rates,
For Books of '.I ours, Tickets or further information
Apply to HENDERSON BROS, New York,or
STILES W. CURTIS.
NORWALL. CONN.
To Rent.
MALL Cottage with seven well appointed
rooms, within five minutes walk of the bridge.
Rent reasonable and possession given immediate.
1y. Enquire at the GAZETTE Ofllce, or of
CHARLES OLMSTEAD.
Norwalk, April 16th.
For Sale.
ADOUBLE BARRELLED RIFLE madeby Jon
Blissett, London. Will be sold cheap to
cash. Enquire at the office.
6m16
STATEMENT
_....OF.—
THE MUTUAL Lift iNSNRANCE 60., OF NEW YORK
menace A. McCURDY, President.
For the Year Ending December 3lst, 1888.
TOTAL asset‘s, $l26,082, I 53 56
Increase in Assets, $7,275,301 68
Surplus at four per cent, . I . . '
. Increase in Surplus, H - $213,232 NT
Pohciesmforce, , 158369
Increase during the year. 17,426
P0110188 Written, .. .. . ' ' ' ' ‘32’606
. Increase during year, . . . . ‘ . . . . . 10,301
Risks assumed, ,... , . . . $103 214 261 32
Increase during year, . . . . . . . . I I . . . . . *‘ 33,756,792 95
Risks in force . . . .
Increase during year, H ' . I . I ' . - . 433,433N2I 3g
. . . . , ,
Receipts from all sources, . . 23,215,932 52
crease durmg year, . . . . 3.096,010 06
Paid Policy Holders, 14,727,550 22
THE ASSETS ARE INVESTED AS FOLLOWS :
Bonds and Mortgages, . . , _ , , , , , _ .
United States and tOther Securities, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . $18,,gIngT‘4f 24
Real Estate and Loans on Collateral, .... .. .. .. .. W' 21’786’125 84
Cash in Banks and Trust Companies at interest, . . . . . . . 2,813,277 60
Interest seemed. Premiums deferred and in transit, etc, . 3:248:172 46
' $126,082,153 56
I have carefully examined the foregoing statement and find the same to be correct.
A. N. WATERHOUSE, Auditor.
0
From the Surplus above stated a dividend will be apportioned as usual.)
Risks Risks
gear. Assumed. Outstanding. Surplus.
884 53,; 34,681420 ........................ $351,789585 ............ . ........... 4743 771
1335 ........................ 46,507,139 ........................ 368,981:441 ....................... $5:012:634
1882...... ................. 56,832,719 ....................... 393,809,203 .................. 5,643,568
188 l ........................ 69,457,468 ........................ 427,628,933 ................... 6,294,442
1888...... .................. 103,214,261 ....................... 482,125,184 ........................ 7,940,063
NEW YORK, January 23d, 1889.
WRcsults of a policy in this Company dated Januar 30 1869 ' T '
. . , « y . ,and aid Janna 30, 1889, t
citizen of Norwalk. Poli.cy No. 93,617, $5,000. Additions, $851_74_ P tel paymryent, $5,851.74.0 a prominent
Entire amount of premium paid, . . . . $3 205 04
Gem over cost, . . . 2:646 70
$5,951 74
The owner of policy being insured for twenty years.
This policy was taken out by our Norwalk agent and paid throu h his Offi i: th b d t
Life Insurance Company. of New York, issues annuities to co 1e ofgad d ce a‘ e a ove .a e. The Mutua
against any possible loss'during life. p p vance yeai s, guaranteeing a fixed incom.
’ Any information desired will be given by application to our Norwalk agent.
A. H. CAMP, Agent for Norwalk and Vicinity.
JOHN W. NICHOLS, General Agent for Connecticut
CHAS. H. VALDE:
--—DEA1.ER IN—
GROCERIEE
FRESH AND NEW.
I shall keep constantly on hand a
Hill lIIlE Of All 60008
usually found in a
NET-UINS-i-[il‘flifll'i'i'Nfl
which I will sell at prices
DEPYING HONEST COMPETITION
to heat. A share of the public patronage is at
ed and every effort will be made to faithfr
.serve our customers. Give us a call an
let us assure you of our ability to
give satisfaction.
CHAS. H. VALDE]
5 Wall St, Norwalk,
NI .K 3011 ll BETTE
NO. 7 East Side of Water!
For the time being at
I-‘OUII DOORS FIIOII WA ill STREET,
_=
“’6 take pleasure in renewing our semi-annual invitation to our friends
and patrons throughout the country, and especially at Norwalk, to
call and see our attractive assortment of ,
SPRINI} ii TWINE.
SPRING OVERCOA‘I’S,
FULLY SILK LINED OR SILK FACED, 312 to $20. PLAIN
GOODS, $8.00, $10.00 and $12.6 .
'WE HAVE THE HANDSOMEST LINE OF
DRESS 'a'BUSI‘a‘Ess SUITS
“'0 have ever exhibited and
AT LOWER PRICES,
Some of which can be seen walking around Norwalk.
S.C.BARNUM& 00.,
cHiTHiM course, are vets.
BARRACLOUGH.
C(.
STAPLE AND CHOICE
G R O O E R I E 3
Family Supplie
NORWALK, . . -
61:15.
JAMES MEANS’ $3 85 $4 SHOES
,/"‘ smms' ‘nsiins’ -
s 4-; snosgg;
cANN org: rat I."
:39' ‘TO “6%
he freshest and best quallty that the
York market affords ’n groceries, alsc
VEGETABLES & FliU}
In their seasons at
MODERATE PRICES.
The patronage of my friends and forms
tumors is respectfully solicited.
J. P. NICKERSO
..-"elep/wne Call.
THE sow FAMOUS
NEW CANAAN
GABRIAGE MANUFAGTU
' . .é unexcsusnmn
.. SJXLE‘UNEOUALLER‘
- Such hssboen the recent pros-eon our branch 1' Industry that 1 I g
.113ng Mms 8110613 lnevei'y ual to th I) mm now 81') meflla
soiled at e at or ten dollars. If you mgah-you w‘ills oes wfigegm INNS: :I'Jctg’aggewfiré
be con
Ours are t e origilpal sagas!- s'istem of business are unable to
Shoes, and those who imitate our
ESTATES: us ry products. In our lines we are 0 largest manufactures: in the
Shoes from our celebrated facso are sold It wlde-awak
es! the coming; We willplaee them e y 1:)! yourIeachln any Stgtergiifi‘ieligi’aig ENTER
Invest one cent a postal find and writeto
m S 385 00 41 Idnooln sto
NULL LINES 0F THE-’ABOVE SHOES F801;, £23 BYII’ mass.
A. H. HOYT c2: SON,
WALL STREET NORWALK,
IIIIIE 601.21 sells
Ill ONE SEASON, : AWARDED aurrsa
MADE BY THE
,OOOLEY CREAMER PROCESS
as follows In 1888, viz:
G. F. JOHNSON. C. T. RAY)
JOHNSON & RAYMON
New Canaan, Conn.
Nfllllllllllilll'il‘l IN [NEW
Estimates and Drawings Furnished .
IKOAwuiAg OSIIéI‘EE FAIR, MINNh. LNIIJASLIONI‘E. FAIR, Style of Carriage, Wagon or Tru
A. £IINGTHEM. FAIR, V'RGTNINAKIVDNST' FAIR,
MAINE syn-E FAIR BAY ... g1. Aegmmg AIR srsciAi. ATTENTION eivsit'.
a. . o E. II. BRIGGS. ’ H. n. CUMMINGS. ’ REPAIRING
N- reassessmrmm “was: . FAIR, —-——'
m“ an... smc'tiliTNiNNl‘lWTT patterns" "are, "s ' ass ”9” a‘
- 1' RM MACHINE 00., 39' 0W5. Falls: _th Claimcns CALLED iron Are our
3mm
F. W. JAQUI,‘ JR.,
—AGENT FOR THE——
Celebrated Perfect Ranges
The accompanying cut represen
the New PATENT BROIIJNG ARRANGE
MEN’I‘ on all the Double Oven Rich
ardson {(7 Boynton Co.’s Ranges. 1
is economical and quick operating
and has the perfect revolving grates.
over four thousand in daily use is
New York City and vicinity. Taste—
fully nicklcd. It has more g: 0d
points than all the Ranges on he
market combined. we guarantee
every Range to bc PERFECT in evely
way, and to furnish any piece of re.
pairs that may be required at any
FOR REPAIR AND PAINTING.
Beef, Fish, FI
and Vegetable:
You can get any andall of the above me
articles at
F. W. SMITH’S MAR]
55 MAIN STREE’I‘
EVERYTHING
NEW, FRESH, OLE.
time. Can furnish repairs to any T" Ila-V" can please 10“-
Range or Furnace ever made by this i .____.._..___, I.
company since 1849. Call and see INE _ ,
it before purchasing any other, and I intlelndDénItiANDALL' Architect and
see the many good points it contains ' Plans and Specifications forllll kinds 0
‘ lugs.
5 Artistic desl us for sta'rwa 5, ma t l
'53 Will. STREET ' ' y
. i ‘ 1 Framing or working plans for all funds t
N O RWA LK ' c o N N . i ins: accurately madg
Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Residence, Riverside ave, East Nor-wall
F - W. J: A0 U I 9 a. 8 pi Ofl'lce, Cor. Mslnand Wall sts., Norwalk
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