9-0.. ‘ _, -‘ .. \ NORWA'LK GAZETTE, WED NESDAY ARPIL '23. [1890. ‘ llama/k 4* Gazelle ESTABLISHED, = 1800 .'——‘.v— "Pr A. ILBYIIIOTOMEIIRDI. I. ROBBIEYERJI. Associate EDITORIAL LETTER. WASHINGTON, D. 0., April 21, ’90. DEAR GAZETTE :-—The funeral of the late Samuel J. Randall was a peculiarly solemn occasion. His remains were removed early in the morning to Dr. Chester’s church, where they were viewed by thousands of his friends and admirers. Rev. Dr. Chester delivered an able and most touching address, as did the House chaplain, the blind preacher Miiburn. During the latter’s remarks, while refer- ring to an incident in the youthful life of the deceased and that of the postmaster- general before him, the latter broke out into audible sobs of grief. Mr. Wana- maker, when a yOung man, had organized and was leading a prayer meeting in Philadelphia, and one of his most deeply interested attendants and listeners was the boy Samuel J. Randall. His subsequent life had not always been stainless, but, if occasronally yielding to temptations, he hit“ always cherished a reverent spirit and conscientious regard for sacred'tliings, which had culminated a few months since in his open profession of faith in his Re- deemer and seeking membership in Dr. ' Chester’s church. Saturday the House devoted its session to a consideration of the life and character of S. S. Cox, who had been its member both from the great states of Ohio and New York, and who passed to the mys- terious beyond early in the session. The opening eulogy was pronounced by Amos Cummings, of the New York Sun editori- al staff, and now successor to the versatile statesman whose virtues he so leelingly and eloquently portrayed. His address was the best as well as the most faithful portrayal of the great abilities and attrac- tive character of the deceased statesman. Representative Breckenridge also, among others, delivered an eloquent and glowing eulogy upon the deceased. MORE SiLvEn. The silver men, in and out of Congress, have been working like beavers for the unlimited coinage of silver, and also to make silver certificates legal tenders. In this way they say silver will become equal to gold, and all money strin- gencies will be averted. . The repub- lican members of the Senate and House have had several meetings on the subject, but as yet have not been able to fix on any harmonious plan of action. They had Secretary Windom up to the capitol several times last Week, but even with his sage and judicious information and advice they have not been able to “get together” on the perplexing question. Secretary Windom told the committee that there are only two ways in which the credit of the government can be protected in the issue of the large number of Treas- ury notes contemplated. One is by the bullion redemption plan proposed in his bill, and the other is by authorizing the sale of bonds to provide a gold reserve when it becomes necessary to redeem them. The latter policy he believed to be wholly unnecessary and unjustifiable, and hence there is no other means of protec-' tiOn than the bullion redemption proposi- tion lle deems this feature absolutely essential in protecting the credit of the country, and he would feel it his duty to Oppose any measure that gave the ccrtificatcthecpti‘on on the currency in which it should be redeemed. - ‘ TriE new TARIFF. When the fervent colored preacher at the camp meeting, getting a little mixed up in his rhetoric, announced to his excited auditors “dat:dere be two roads in dis world for de wicked, one leading right down tcr perdition and de odder down ter eternal destruction,” a sable brother shout- ed, “Ef dat’s so parson dis cliile, if he can’t “scape no udder way, jus’ takes to de woods." Patriotic and overworked Chair- man McKinley no doubt is at this moment in about the same frame of mind in refer- ence to his new tariffbill. No sooner was his report and the two minority reports before the country, than down came an inundating avalanche of protestants to the new schedules proposed. Mr. McKenna, who makes one of the minority reports, is a republican, but, being from California, splits from the majority of his party on the sugar duty. The sugar producers are numerous in his state as well as in Louisi. ana, Kansas and Nebraska, and they pro- fess to have no faith in the bounty of two cents per pound, offered American pro- ducers, being permitted to stand. State Senator David M. Read, of Bridge- port, is here with other carpet men trying to get a change made in the wool schedule. Read says every carpet factory in New England, if not in the United States, will be forced to shut down if the schedule, as reported in the McKinley bill, is adhered to. The hide men have succeeded in getting their pelts put back on the free list, which the Armour and other cattle men facetiously aver is a skin game. James R. Davis, of New York, has presented to the committee a petition signed by the leading grocers of the United States asking to have a dilty of 10 per cent placed on teas produced east of the Cape of Good Hope and imported from countries west of that cape, and to adopt a provision against the free importation of tea from English bonded warehouses. Mr. Davies also.showed samples of tea dust, which is largely imported into the United States for admixture with tea. This dust he claimed was poisonous and its importation should be prohibited. It' is to be regretted that all these inter- ests, which have sprung up in such fiery temper after the bill has been elaborated and reported, could not have been proper. ly represented before the committee of ways and means while the bill was being formulated. Surely abundant notice was given through the press for every interest to be represented that was likely to be afiected by the proposed tariff revision. The farmers of the west are also combin- ing and threatening trouble because of agricultural depression. They complain of the favoritism shown the manufactura mg interests in legislation, while the east- ern farmer imagines all the advantages are with the big land owners of the west. The eastern farmer favors the manufactur- ing’ interests, because he would find a very limited market for his products were it not for the thrifty manufacturing cities of the eastern states. The opening up of cheap farm lands in the west is regarded as adverse to the eastern farmers as it threatens overproduction and a consequent cheapcning of products, which means ruin to those who have to depend on the old and not over productive soil of the east. The eastern farmers believe the railroads are manipulated in the interest of the westernfarmcr while the latter is quite as sure that lie is being constantly discriminated against by the carrying trade. About the only point on which the agriculturalists of the two sections do agree is that the depression is general and ruinous. There is a widespread Idemand for a remedi ,altirough they cannot decide among themselves as to the exact nature of the treatment. When the patients thus disagree there is trouble ahead for the doctors. Mi 'NTANA. Montana scored full representation in the great American Union last week by the admission of her two republican senators. She was undoubtedly a demo- .cratic territory until the pig-headed dem— ocracy in the last Congress so bitterly Opposed the admission of the new states. This so displeased the people of Montana that they chose a republican delegate and two republican senators. Two democratic senators presented themselves, but we're so clearly not entitled to their seats that no protest was made against seating the republican claimants. THE PAN-AMERICAN. The long and exceedingly'interesting session of the Pan-American Congress here ended Saturday p. in. The question of pledging adherence to arbitration for all differences between the governments on this hemisphere delayed this event several days, and finally, under the in- spiration of Secretary Blaine, all the gov- ernments except Chili agreed to accept the measure to run during the existence of the treaty of arbitration. The conference, which has been in con- tinuous session for nearly seven months, is one of the most important National Congresses ever assembled. Composed of delegates from eighteen republics, it com- prises the whole American continent ex- cept the Dominion of Canada. Had France and Switzerland participated all the existing republics in the world would have taken part in its deliberations, Three tongues, English, Spanish and Por- tuguese, were spoken by its delegates. The objects of the conference can best be given in the words of Secretary Blaine in his address of welcome, in which he said: “It will be a great gain when we shall acquire that common confidence on which all international friendship must rest. It will bea greater gain when we shall be able to draw the people of all American nations into closer acquaintance with each other, an end to be facilitated by more rapid and more frequent inter- communication. It will be the greatest gain when the commercial _and personal relations of the American states, north and south, shall be so developed and so regulated that each shall acquire the high- est possible advantage from the enlight- ened and enlarged intercourse of all.” The representatives of 12,000,000 square miles of territory, an area three times as large as all Europe, have spent seven months trying to realize for the republics they represent these gains. They have labored assiduously with our own dele- gates to accomplish the purposes for which they assembled. How much will be realized only the future can reveal. The idea of a customs union was aban- doned, reciprocity treaties were recom- mended,a system of trade regulations was provided for, and international banks, under a United States charter, to facilitate exchanges and an international silver coin were suggested. A draft of an extradi- tion treaty was made, a metrico—deeimal system of weights and measures was in- dorsed, the subject of steamship and rail- way intercommunication was given a good deal of consideration and a method of preventing the counterfeiting of trade marks was agreed upon. They have visited a number of American cities and inspected American industry on the spot. Saturday night they went forth from the capital again to enjoy southern hospitality anti witness southern progress. Upon their return from a three weeks’ tour to that part of the republic they will take final leave of the capital and bid adieu to our shores. ‘ THEATRICALS. Norwalk’s popular resident and actor, Mr. George Clark, was here all last week with the Daly company, of New York. At the matinee Saturday his recitation in his part of “As You Like It,” of the JSeven Ages of Man,” was so finely rendered as to bring the house down with storms of applause. . He was encored and re-encored with a vigorous earnestness and enthusiasmso long continued as to prove the sincerity of the audience’s com- pliment to his beautiful and unsurpassed elocution. He is alwaysa special favor- ite on the Washington stage. PERSONAL“. General William B. Franklin, of Hartford, Were here last week. Senator Quay has introduced a bill for restoration of League Island. Brandagee and Bolles should rush to the rescue of New London. ; , Rev. A. P. Miller, Prof. Loomis, Prof. Newton, Prof. 0. C. Marsh, Mayor Henry F. Peck, George J. Bush and wife, and C. L. Johnsori, of NewHaven, were here last week. Rev. Miller preached yester- day at Plymouth Congregational church, and the professors were in attendance upon the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences. General Francis A. Walker was also a delegate. Prof. Langley read a paper on “The Cheapest Light.” He said that under the present methods of making gas the waste in heat and fuel was oftimes 99 per cent. General Boynton, patriotically and very appropriately, proposes a bronze statue to Somuel J. Randall in the garb of a private soldier to be erected here by comrades of the army of the Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos '1‘. French and daughter, Miss Carlotta, who have been at the Arlington some time, returned to their home at Seymour, Thursday. They Were accompanied by Misses Estelle and Alice Hayden, of Columbus, Ohio, who will remain east untilMay. Ex—Senator and Mrs. Elton, and llmi. William D. Bishop and family have re- turned to their homes in Connecticut. J. W. Clark, Mel'l‘leil; F. N, Steele, New Britain, and L. A. Corbin and wife, of Rockvillc, are here. State Emigration Agent Wilson, of North Carolina, was here last week and said: “I’ve just returned from Connecti— cut. The object of my visit was to effect the removal of a big manufacturing plant to North Carolina.” The Norwalk board of trade should keep an eye on Agent Wilson. George B. Edinonds’ commission as collector for the District of Fairfield has been issued by the customs department of the Treasury. Mrs. Phoebe Grumman and Miss Fannie Lewis, of Bridgeport, are enjoying the vernal leaf and bloom and weather of Washington. Three members of the Foote family from South Norwalk are at Mrs. Dr. Barbour’s. Kincaid was this afternoon released on ball of $20,000 pending trial for the killing of ex Congressman Taulbee, of Kentucky. Senator Hawley has been waging a war in the Senate for the passage of the world’s fair bill all this afternoon. The Washington Star this evening has the following personal:—“Hon. l). C. Birdsall, of Hartford, is visiting Mr. John T. Doyle. secretary of the civrl service commission, Wyoming avenue.” The “Senators,” Washington’s Base Bali Club, defeated the New Havens last week, but to-day the “Senators” were defeated by the Hartfords. Washington is "immensely reinforced in its Visiting populations by excursionists from all New England. As ever, B. A‘ Av 7‘ The rand Lists. The Hartford Cour-ant in speaking of the grand lists of the various cities and towns of the state says : The table given elsewhere compares the grand list of the towns made up in 1889 with that of the previous year. The large towns, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford and Mid~ dletown are lacking, and also Montville and Prospect. Deducting these from last year’s roll also, the total is $242,387,986, against $237,672,287 the year before, and increase of $4,715,718. This comes through 160 changes. Seventy-four towns show an in— crease and eighty-six a decrease, New Haven, F airfield, Windham, Middlesex and Tolland Counties show gains for the county, while Hartford, New London and Litchfield show declines. The increase in Bridgeport is greater than the total increase in the state, the assessors there having ap— parently decided to mark up the real estate values, which have heretofore been very low in comparison with valuations else- where. The grand lists of the towns of F airfield county just completed are given below. In the state there is an increase of about three and three-quarter millions. In' F airfield county the increase is over five and one- third millions and Bridgeport stands out with an increase of five and nearly one-fifth millions: 1888 1889 Bridgeport ................ $ 16,759,389 8 21,942,282 Betnei ..................... 1,046,485 1,069,165 Brookfleld ................. 547,783 514,838 Darien .................... 1,602,640 1,460,632 Danbury .................. 6,964,987 7,096,173 Easton .................... 406.44 418, Fairfleld. ................ 2,112,230 2,249,963 Greenwich ................ 4,533,805 4,767,707 Huntington ............... 1,471,542 1,447,877 Monroe ................... 464,062 367,895 New Canaan .............. 1,238,673 1,248,760 New Fairneld ............ 377, 377,470 Newtown ................. 1,689.270 1,683,218 Norwalk .................. 6,646,266 6,168,673 Bedding. . . ~ 511,663 Ridgeneld. . . 1,263,637 Sherman .................. 368,7 3 854,996 Stamford .................. 8,468,144 Stratford .................. 1,634,766 978,917 Trumbull .................. 610,191 610,604 Weston .................... 461,646 374,062 Westport .................. 2,042,726 2,056,027 Wilton .................... 687,246 _ 696,422 _660,677,097 557,558,746 Deducting Stamford. .. . . . 8,468,144 . $62,209,553 $67,658,746 oouu'rrxs . Hartford“ ................ $40,445,079 $40,359,350 New Haven? .............. 45,727,107 46,226,910 New London‘i ............ 37,808,847 36,723,714 Fairfleid" ............... . 52,209,563 67,658,746 Windham ................ 16 999,977 18,406,805 Litchneid ................ 25,686,957 24,926,950 Middiesextt. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10,683,856 10,762,761 Tolland .................. 8,211,896 8,421,009 $237,672,268 $242,337,986 1' Without Hartford. rWltbout New Haven or Prospect. ‘11 w Ithont Montville. " Without Stamford. rtWithout Middletown. Look Young! Prevent tendenc to wrinkles or ageing of the skin by using eaurelle Oil. Preserves a youthful, plump, fresh condition of the fea- tures. Prevents wrthering of the skin, drying up of .the flesh, develops the bust. Prevents chopping, cracking, keeps skin soft, smooth, $1.00. Di 113 rats, or prepaid by Express. E. S. ELLS, Jersey City, N. J., U. S. A. Governor Bulkcley, Judge Birdsali and Nos-walk Library. The odioers of our Norwalk Library have issued the following :— To The Friends of the Normal/l: Library Corporation: ‘ . The trustees of the N'orwalk Library ad- dress you personally, believing it will only be necessary to present the facts to your notice, to insure a generous response. The library needs money for the pur. chase of new books, and to place it above the necessity of constant appeals. To meet these demands we have only our subscription list to depend upon for a permanent income, added to occasionally, it is true, by the proceeds of entertainments given in aid to the library. Our subscription list is fairly large but needs to be materially added to if we are to depend upon it for our incume; and we believe that, when our needs are known, we can place upon our books, as sub- scribers, a large number of new names. ‘ In asking you to become a subscriber to the Nor-walk library, or if already a member, to use your influence by inducing others to subscribe, the trustees intend giving you a full return for the money paid. We have now over 2.000 volumes in the library, and are steadily adding to this number new publications in the fields of History, Science, Art and Fiction. With a larger subscription list we can corres- pondingly increase our purchases and enter upon a wider field of action. We believe you will agree with us that every community is judged byits morality, intelligence and wealth, and that a com- munity seeking moral and intellectual growth should signify its willingness to support a public library. Our subscription rate is $2.00 per An— iium, or $25.00 for a Life Membership, and we ask if you are willing to help us by sending in your subscription for either an Annual or Life Meniberaliip as you may select. We hope there are many liberally dispos- cd persons able and willing to give larger sums than the amounts we have named. They may be assured that all monies re- ceived will be dev‘oted to the needs of the Norwalk library, and to no other purpose. The officers of this beneficent organiza- tion embrace our best citizenship and heir appeal above is entitled to the active co-operation of every friend of our town, This is the list of officers: President, James G. Gregory, M. D.; vice-presidents, Darius N. Couch, E. J. Hill, Wm H. Earle; secretary and treasurer, E. L. Boyer; trustees, George B. St. John, Win A.Cur- tis, G. Willis White, James H. Bailey, E. C. Bissell. George E. Miller; librarian, Lawrence P. Mott. The library, No. 18 Wall street, will be open daily, except Sundays, from 3 to 5 o’clock, p. m., and Saturday evenings from 7 to 8 o’clock. We trust this appeal for aid will be re- sponded to by the prompt and hearty libei'ality for which our citizens are pro- verbial when any good word or work requires their assistance. The [library is an interest that should never be left to wane, and we bespeak for it and its pres- ent needs the most abundant aid. 0 BENCH—Stone cottage, seven rooms; ce- mented cellar; water on both floors; conve- nient in every respect. Apply to th6 HEN RY 1, HOYT. Jew York, April 21, 1890. Perhaps it should be consid- ered paramount, but certainly next in importance to the plainly printed classification placed on all our garments is our rigid adherence to marked prices. We allow clergymen 10 per. cent. discount because that’s a trade custom; but, to all oth- ers, prices are the same. Occasionally suburban cus- tomers write to inquire if we pay car fare. Once a man, Who had been answered in the neg- ative, called. and selected fifty dollars worth of clothing; then declared, quess we’d pay his car fare of about a dollar, he’d go where he could get that concession. The reply was prompt and emphatic: “To al- low you the dollar would be a Virtual concession of price and we can better afford to lose your custom than your re- spect.” less than an hour he returned and took the goods. After these things are un- derstood it is so much easier to do business. If our prices were higher than others ask we could hard- ly afford to receive back goods, as we do, and, refund money for whatever is returned unin- jured. This applies to Furnishing goods, Hats and Shoes as well as men’s and boys’ clothing. Free deliveries to all points within one hun- dred miles of New York city. ROGERS, PEET & CO. TH REE Prince, BROADWAY %Warren, STORES. 32d St. F. Kocou R, Merchant 'I‘AllAllt, 1s ready to show the Finest and Largest Stock of SPRING ail SUMMER GOIDS which he will make up in the BEST or STYLE . atthe LOWEST PRICES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 13 and 15 Main Street. He went away but in' For the Benefit of the Noiwall Library. *THE anionic issuninuii OF THE COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, will give an Entertainment at the 0mm noussi. Friday Evening, May 26.. at which time they will present “THE REAL 0313316 333013," a farcical travesty on Little Lord Fauntelroy, —and also— "!‘UBNED 01’," an original comedy in three acts. This enterttfililnrptipt isl givien under the kind patronage o e o ow n adios h - sociated with the Library? ’ w 0 are as M‘i‘s; J. G. Gregory, Mrs. S. E. Dennis, D. N. Couch, “ J. P. Treadw ll “ E. J. uni, “ w. H. Smith? ’ “ W. H Earle, “ S.A. Weed, “ Geo. B. St.John, “ Julia S. Morison, “ W. A. Curtis, “ D. Hitchcock, “ G. Willis White, “ J . S. Seymour, “ Geo. E. Miller, “ C. E'. Raymond, “ E. L. Boyer, “ C. C. Betts. *‘ Henry S. Bissell, “ C. B Coolidge, “ J. W. Wilson, “ L. C. Haufond, “ C. F. Osborne, Miss Wilson. Tickets of Admission, 50 Cents, with privi- le 6 of exchanging for reserved seats upon payment of 25 cents additional. - Diagram of seats will be open on Wednes- day, April 30th, at 9 a. m., at Hale’s, Norwalk, and Plaisted's, South N orwalk. . FOR SALE. Fine Pair of Large Bay Road Horses, Sixteen hands high. Will be sold either single of (gable. Either one can trot in 2:40 in condition. so FINE BREWSTER SKELETON WAGON, FINE BENNETT ROAD CART, FINE SINGLE HARNESS. For further particulars apply to or address, W. B. E. LOCKWOOD, Ja., 2t17 23 North Avenue, N orwalk, Conn. 3t16 i F ISTRICT 0F NORWALK, so. Probate Court, April 16th, A. D., 1896., ‘ . Estate of Emu Drnlnx, late of Wilton, in said District de_ .. .- Wnniuns, application has been made to this court for-the appointment of an administrator with the will annexed, of the estate of said deceas- ed, not heretofore administered: therefore ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate once in Norwallr, on the 28th day of April, 1890, at 10 o’clock, fore- noon, and that. public notice tbereof._be givensto all persons interested therein by publishing this order in a newspaper having a. circulation in said district, at least five days before said day of hearing. (it) ASA B. WO0DWARD,Jndge. isTRICT 0F NORWALK , ss. Probate Court April 11th, A. D. 1890. ' Estate of Estonia Dnb'onns'r, late of New Ca. mum, in said district, deceased. - The Court of Probate for the District of Nor- walk, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attest- ed, within said time will be debarredr. a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to . LIGRAND W. KEELER, Administrator. [STRICT 0F NORWALK, ss. Probate Court April 16th, A. D., 1890. Estate of Joann 0. Drums, late of Wilton, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the district of Norwalk bath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, withh said time,_will be debarred a recovery. All perq sonsindebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to HENRY E. CHICHESTER, 3t17 Administrator with the will annexed , ISTRICT 0F NORWALK, as. Probate Court. April 7th, A. D. 1890. ‘ Estate of JOHN CAIIILL, late of N orwalk, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Nor~ walk, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for- settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attest- ed, Within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 3t15 CHARLOTTE CAHILL. Execntrix PO'RTRAI'I'S _—1N__ OIL. PASTEL OR CRAYON Elegant work, at lowest Prices, by E. T. WHITNEY, of Norwalk. Leave orders at 51 Main orivalk. 36 Former] Street, W.B.HM.I.&CD. . nnrnenpon-r, ‘ ll MARVELOIIS TRANSACTION. ON ill Mi ll Nil Nil . We have consummated the purchase of 800 Oriental Rugs at 50c. on the dollar. prices yet. In the lot are Imported Mahratta Rugs, at $11.00. 150 New Patterns in Smyrna Rugs. Antique and Modern Daghestans. Persian, Greek and Mecca Rugs. They are of Superior Quality, and are offered at the lowest .y. Probably nothing has done so much to increase the popularity of our BASEMENT DEPARTMENT as our elegant collection of IRISH POINT all NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS. This week we offer : 50 Pairs Irish Point Curtains, at $5.00, $7.50, $10.00 and $15. Actual- ly worth $12, $15, $25 and $30. 200 Pairs Notting Curtains, from $1.75 to $12. In the lot are upwards of thirty entirely new patterns. SATIN DERBY CURTAINS. Every pattern new. We also offer a. large lot of Beautiful Chenille Curtains, New Efi‘ects in Swiss Curtains. Silk Sheila, Velvet and Brussels Curtains. Large lines of Turkomau aml Tapestry Curtains. SILKS AND COLORED DRESS GOODS. ANOTHER CHANCE. Newest, Choicest and Most Seasonable Silk fabrics at Nearly One-Half Present lilarlcet Value. ° WASH SILKS. Wash Silks are unquestionably the fabric of the season. We' purchased this week from a. New York, Paris and Lyons Importing House almost their entire importation, amounting to nearly 200 pieces, at a price which even surprised ourselves. Monday, we give all who wish to dress cbrrectly the first chance ever offered in Bridgeport to purchase at a sacrifice this truly stylish and most serviceable of any dress fabric imported. . 100 New Colorings in Henriettas, Cassimeres and Serges. 50 New Styles in Handsome Plaids. - 300 Pieces Scotch Ginghams, all new. 100 Pieces Handsome Striped Goods. CLOAK .. DEPARTMENT. : New Jackets and Wraps, Now Ready w. n. HALL a co. Cor. Main. and Cannon Stew Bridgeport.
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