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NORWALKWGAZETTE.
“Truth above all things.”
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FRIDAY. JUNE 5, 1891.
[Entered at the Post Office as a Newspaper.]
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The weather (0-day promises to be
generally/fair and slightly cooler, and
followed by a. rise 2‘72 temperature. To-
morrow it promises to be warmer and
clear.
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Almanac for To—morrow.
1179/). water I‘I'i.(l,r/cport 10:39.
.IIITgh water Norwalk- Islands 10:58.
Low water A'oru'alk Islands 4:42.
.S’un rises 4:20, sun scls 7:93.
SPECIALVNOIICE.
So many of our weekly subscribers
have expressed their desire to have us
continue to issue the WEEKLY GAZETTE
on Friday. the same as we did last
week, that we have concluded to change
its publication day from Saturday to
Friday, and our combined DAILY and
WEEKLY is therefore to-day
will so continue till further
notice. This change will enable the
great majority of our subscribers to re—
ceive the prior to Sunday.
whereas before, large numbers did not
receive them until Monday. The daily
edition will be issued Saturday.
issued
and
paper
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COLUMN}: S" LANDING PLACE.
An Expedition to Locate the Spot and -
Erect a Monument Thereon.
NEW YORK, June 5.-—An expedition or.
ganized by the Chicago Herald sailed for
the Bahama islands Thursday on the
steamer Santiago. The object of this ex-
pedition, which is composed of Mr. W'alter
Vcllman. \‘I‘nshington correspon‘hnt of
The lien-Ill, in command; Mr. Charles
Ledercr, the well known artist of The
IIerr-L-l, as chief artist; a photographer, a
servant and a mechanic, is to search out
the spot upon which Christopher Colum-
bus first sot foot upon the soil of the New
World. if successful in locating this spot,
which has hitherto been :1 matter of: great
I"._;;I.L und of endless dispute between his-
Wi'laizs and geographers, the expedition
will there erect a mouumcnt from the
Chicago Herald to the discoverer of Amer-
ica, commemoratix- . of his great achieve-
ment and marking the spot on which oo~
curred one of the most tremendous eVents
in the history of mankind.
The expedition will go, first to Nassau,
the capital of the Bahama islands, with
letters of introduction and warm com-
mendation from Sir Julian Pauncefote,
the British minister at “'ashington, ad-
dressed to Sir Ambrose Shea, the govern—
or. There the expedition will charter a
vessel, taking the best that can be had,
for its exclusive use as long as may be
necessary. Upon this craft will be taken
stone, cement, tackle, tools, skilled work—
men, laborers and cooks, and then the
search will begin. .
The expedition will take all the evidence
left by Columbus and the early writers and
catographers, all the results of the recent
investigators and writers, all the charts
and soundings and other evidence, and
apply the whole to the geography of the
islands by means of a personal and pains-
taking visit. Many writers and investi-
gators, including historians, geographers,
hydrographers and naval officers more or
less familiar with the Bahamas, have ad-
vocated no fewer than five islands, the
northernmost and the southernmost being
300 miles apart, as the site of the landfall ,
of the great admiral.
A FAILURE THAT SUIEPBISED.
The Oldest American Chinese Trading
House Suspends Business. '
N EW YORK, June 5.—The announcement
from London that Russell &. Co., of Can-
ton, China, have suspended business was
a surprise to most of the New York mer-
chants engaged or interested in the Chi-
nese trade, notwithstanding their famil‘
Iarity with the transactions of this oldest
of American Chinese trading houses. N o
definite statement could be secured at the
New York office of the firm, at 60 “72.11
street, but it is understood onthe street
and among bankers acquainted with Chi—
nese banking interests that a. suspension
of business has taken place.
The firm has engaged in operations at
various character for over half a century
and made money in all until within the
past eight years. It is said that there was
a withdrawal of partners and consequent
diminution of capital about 1883 that re-
stricted all subsequent dealings. This was
caused by the sale of a very profitable local
steamship business. The largest steam
navigation corporation in China was then
owned by Russell & Co., and its vessels
plied through every Chinese river and sea.
Dissatisfaction at the disposal of this
business is alleged to have been the prim-
gry cause of the present troubles of the
rm.
A Nashville Failure.
NASHVILLE, June 5.—-Messrs. Connell
Hall, McLoster & Co., wholesale dry
goods and shoes, made an assignment
Thursday. 'Their assets are estimated at
$725,000, while their liabilities are $473,000.
Life Saver Clark Drowned.
ERIE, Pa, June 5.—Captain William
Clark, superintendent of the life saving
station of this port, was drowned in the
surf about 2 o’clock Thursday morning.
The propeller Badger State had been driven
on the beach about a mile from the flash
light, and Captain Clark’s crew went to
her assistance. While endeavoring to pass
a line from the propeller to the tug Eric
.the lifeboat was capsized by a high wave
and failed to right itself. The crew clam-
bered onto its bottom, but another wave-
struck the captain and hurled him about
thirty feet from the boat. The crew were
unable to render him any assistance. The
upturned boat drifted ashore with the men
still clinging to her. The Badger State is
still on the beach, but it is ,thought she is
not in a. bad position.
Death of Judge Allen.
NORTHAMPTON, Masai, June 5.—-Judge
William Allen, of the supreme court, died
Thursday at his home in this city. His
WEEKLY- NORWALK- GAZETTE.
Investigating Electrical Death.
BERLIN, June 5.—The Prussian minister
of justice, Dr. Schelling, is interested in
the new American method of execution by
electricity, and has caused instructions to
be sent for full reports as to its methods
of working. Many Prussians are inclined
to consider decapitation as too barbarous
a. method of execution, and the conse-
quence Of this sentiment is favorable to
the criminal classes. The official heads-
man has been making personal inquiries
on the subject of electric death, Whether
for official reasons or to satisfy his own
curiosity is not known. The conservative
feeling in Germany is very strong, and
there is little probability of. such a serious
change in the criminal laws as to do away
with the existing form of death penalty.
Secretary Foster in New York.
N EW YORK, June 5.——At noon Thursday
Secretary Foster met at the sub—treasury
on Wall street a number of bankers. most
of them representing banks holding $0 ,—
000,000 of the 4% per cent. bonds maturing
on the lst of September. The official an-
nouncement of the secretary that some of
these bonds might be extended on the
basis of 1 to 1% per cent. interest surprised
andzaggrieved the holders of the maturing
4% per cents, who have supposed all
along that the bonds were to be extended
at ‘2 per ccn t. interest. The meeting today
was an in formal conference with the bank-
ers regarding this misutiIlcrstahdinu.
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DIED.
McKUNE.—In Stamford, Wednesday even:
ing. Miss Jennie A. McKune._ daughter oi
Mrs. A. A. McKune, of South Norwalk, aged
22 years. ,
[Funeral Saturday. 6th. at 2:13 p. 111.. {it
Congregational church, Soutn Norwalx.
Burial at Riverside Cemetery.]
1‘ O REA'T.
O RENT—Two floors on Seymour Place.
Inquire at 7 Seymour Place. 1w115
O RENT—Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. Apply at DAILY GAZETTE
OFFICE. 1w111p
O RENT—Desirable Tenements on Chapel
St. Enquire of ALFRED E. AUSTIN. 1w112p
O BENT—A Suite of Rooms in the James
Block, south entry, second story. Apply
to F. ST. JOHN Locnwoon. tfl'.)
F OR SALE.
Ol‘» SALE CHEAP—A Good Piano in
first-class order. Address No. 16 Anon
STREET. 1w11'3
OB SALE.—~A number of large Counter
Drawers. that were in use at the Ambler
store will be sold at a bargain. Apply at
Tnisrnxn S: Iimr'r‘s. GAZETTE Building. tf19
PRETTY Cottage of seven rooms, near tl e
Bridge. Price 513.500. Unlv $501) down.
Apply to O. E. WILSON, Real Estate Agent,
GAZETTE Building.
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You cannot be too careful about what you
send into your kitchen. There are table
luxuries and table necessities, and especial
care should be taken about the selection of
the necessities. There is absolutely no ex-
cuse about permitting an article of indifferent
are selling FIRST-CLASS
STAPLE AND FANCY GRUGERIES
At figures which involve the least possible
strain to the pocketbook. We desire to call
especial attention to our stock of _' ,
Heckcr’s Bread, Pastry and Batter
Flour.
Niokorson & Bells.
Misses St. John
ANN OUNCE IX
_ SPECIAL SALE
__0 F—
—AND—
I V A A7 'ED.
FIRST-CLASS COOK WANTED—Small
family and good wages to a thoroughly
competent woman. Apply at the office of the
GAZETTE. 3t23
OARD VYANTED.—A Lady and two. child-
ren desn'e pleasant and communicating
rooms with good substantial board. _ Would
prefer vicinity of Wilton. _ Address, With full
particulars and lowest price, MRS. J. D. E., 211
Warburton avenue. Yonkers, N. Y. 1t23p
OAIID WANTED for a young lady in pri-
vate family. Address MIss ARTHUR, New
Canaan, Conn.
AI’IPENTEI’IS WANTED. Apply at build-
ing, Courtlandt Place. or to G. L. TUL-
LER, 19 llIcrwin street. 3t114
OSITION WANTED as Coachman. Good
. references. Address “Coachman." care
this office. 2t114p
“ r ANTED—A .Good, Light, Second-hand
\\ agonette in good or er. 3t114p
Exos KELLOGG, Belden avenue.
" ANTED—A Good, Stout. Honest Boy or
Girl, 15 to 16 years old, to make them-
selves generally useful 1n_a pie bakery. Apply
to BERTHA J. Bus. F ive Corners, Broad
River. 1w113p
V ORK Vt ANTED—Any kind of light work
about a store, ofnce or place gladly ac-
cepted by a G. A. ll. comrade. Apply to
Brennan MATTHEWS, at the Betts Place,
\\ Inmpauk. tf93
Cat-riages for Sale.
One No-top Bugg '. 310.
One Village Cart, good style, $18.
One Shifting-top Canopy. either one or two
seats. $40.
One Canopy Top. $50.
One Fine Side Bar Buggy, $50.
All newly varnished and painted.
’ W. MEAD.
4t114
Mead‘s Corners. New Canaan.
PLYMOUTH ROCK ICE.
death was quite sudden and was due tc
neuralgia of the heart. He was in the
sixty-ninth your 0! his age.
TORES AND FAMILIES SUPPLIED at
LOWEST RATES. tf115
Frank H. Baxter,
PHARMACIST,
8 Blain Street, South Norwallr
40rf
Special
Attraction.
We offer
Sateen
Omoré
new Cotton dress material for
Summer.
Cashmere finish
Regular price 3 5 Sets,
No'w. 1561‘s. '
Samples furnished on: ap-
plication.
Lora/£5 Taylor,
‘Grand Street Store.
New? Yoi‘k.
RIBBONS
To commence Saturday, May 9th and lasting
until May 16th.
Their Stock is immense and consists of
Choice Selections from
LATEST IMPORTATIONS
Special Prices.
' HAVE on hand Whitewood and
Pine Mantels. without tops,
from $5 to $9; Whitewood Mantels
with tops, $17 and $30; Bevel
Mirrors from $15 to $20; Hardwood
lIIantels in Cherry, Oak or Ash, from
$22; to $100. Tile Hearths, Facings
Grates and Fire Backs in stock or
furnished at short notice. A full
stock of Doors, Sash and Blinds of
regular SIzes always on hand. Plate
Glass for store fronts a specialty.
Wire Netting and Fencing, Screen
Doors and Window Screens. Also
the Best Barn Door Roller in the
market.
Estimates given on plans. Job Work done
promptly by experienced workmen. A large
stock of EXTENSION LADDERS. _All who are m
want of anything in my line w111 do well to
call on me before purchasmg elsewhere.
ANTON STOMMELL,
3111104 10 WATER STREET, NORWALK.
ENGINE, MACHINERY,
CYLINDER, SIGNAL,
SEWING MACHINE,
KEROSENE,
Com
usually go together.
if you invest in one of Our Natty
,Spring Suits. ‘°'_
Our store will not be open on Decoration Day, Saturday, May 30th.
Gemstock. 283305., ’
Masonic Building, t
W
,NORwALK, .1,
ESOUTH NOBWALK, - - -
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quality to find Its way to your table when we
Dorlon* Point,
3 cts.
( GREGORY’ S POINT),
CONN
ooIIIIIo, BATHING, FISHING.
Shore Dinners, a Specialty.
A stage will connect at South Norwalk with
trains on the New York St New Haven railroad.
J. E. POWER.
tf112
PAINTING:
PAPER HANGING,
GLAZINII - ANIl- KALSDMINING.
The subscribers are ready to fill all orders
in the above line in the best manner and at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Special attention paid to the painting of
tin gutters and cementing metal roofs.
All orders left at Sloan’s on Wall street. will
receive prompt attention. tt‘79
Murray & Merritt.
I WI SMITH!
55 Main Street,
KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A
COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
f
1 ALL KINDS OF
I
FLOWERS
Meats,
FISH,
Oysters and Clams
IN THEIR SEASON.
Orders called for and de-
livered free of charge.
Call and See Me
AND I WILL SUIT YOU.
NEW HARNESS MAKING. AND
REPAIRING SHOP.
Wm. H— Dann
-—-—Has added to his—
HARNESS, SADDLE AND STABLE
[OUTFITTING SALESROODIS,
———A Department of“.—
Harnoss Making and RooaI'IIIIo.
Havingit‘secured FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN
nothing but first-class work Wlll be turned
out of this new manufacturing branch of his
business, and only the most; -
REASONABLE PRICES
tf79
GEO. H.BROMFIELD,
wAcTORY,BOAT
I AND ENGIN EERS’
. i SUPPLIES,
Brooms and Brushes, Paints, Lead and Varnish,
48 Water Street, South Norwalk,. Conn.
(STEAMBOAT DOCK.)
stock Bros.
HAKESPEABE was not in the clothing business and he did not know
8 anything about modern methods, -
but some of the things he said three . 3
hundred years ago couldn’t have been any
truer if he had had a Nineteenth Century '
experience. You never can tell just what
sort of an impression you are creating,
but you can [make up your mind that
favorable impressions and tasteful attire
It isn’t the amount
of money you spend for your clothes that
counts; it is the way you spend it.~ An
unbecoming suit is dear at. any price—it
isn’t worth accepting even as a gift. You
will have nothing to blame yourself for
Will be charged therefor.
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WANTS
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CAN BEST SUPPLY.
Seasooahle Mention of Items Found to
be in Active Demand in the
Near Future. ‘
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Blouse and Belted Waists. v
A splendid line of Blouse and Pleated \Vaists of Flannel, Per-
cale, Sateen, Madras and Mouse Cloth, in Stripes, Checks, Polka
Dots and Plain Colors; also Fast Black. Prices, 98c, $1.25, $1.30.
$1.50and $1 98.
Bananas,
Blazers in White and Plain Colored Flannel, Stripes and Polka
Dots. A big line of exclusive styles, $2.98 up.
W incisor Ties-
The largest line of these popular goods ever shown; over 50
dozens, 200 different styles in Silk, Satin and Sateen, at 5c. to 500.
SILK GLOVES AND MITTS.
Our Silk Gloves and Mitts’ were purchased last fall and come in
under the old tariff, consequently we can Offer splendid values.
See the Mitts we are selling at 12.50., 250., 39c. and 500. No such
values to be found elsewhere.
SUMMER UNDERWEAR.
Ladies’ Jersey Ribbed Vests at 100.. 12%c, 19c., 25c. 39c, and
450. up.
Fine Lisle Thread Vests, long and short sleeves, at 500..
Silk Vests, 7 50.
All grades of Ladies' and Gents’ Medium Weight Underwear.
Men’s Gauze Shirts and Drawers at 250., 390. and 500.
Great Value.
Every Department is Full t0 Overflowing
with: Seasonable Bargains.
tor. Main and Wall Sis, Nonlalk.
‘ 82 Washington~8l., So. Norwalk, , ~
I4 So. Main Street, .
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