, m: .,, 3,, ';.",‘" \....-r .70.. ,._. .1: ..-_ '-“r»."‘~’.' ., __ . ., . My“. _, ‘. , NORWW 1t- ‘Truth above all things.” ,_'__—____— FRIDAY. DECEMBERi, 1893. ‘4 M— [Entered in the Post-Office as a Newspaper.] _______,_______——————- ____.__ ___‘____.__.——— An Unpopuiar Tax. The expressions of opinion upon an income tax are not encouraging to the proposition to' revive that method of raising revenue. Of all the many and various forms of taxation of which we had experience in war time it was the most vexatious and unpopular, and it would prove the most unpopular tax that could be levied now. There is no harm in passing resolu- tions against, as the Commercial Ex- change has done, but we doubt if there is any serious danger of the enact~ ment of such a measure. Its chief ad- vocates are some Western Populisis who like the idea of taxing other peo- ple but who are not 'so influential as they supposed themselves a few weeks ago. There are, to be sure, some Dem- ocratic Congressmen, including a few whose judgment carries weight, who advocate an income tax on theoretical grounds—and theoretically there is much to be said in its vor—and there will be a favorable report on the sub- ject made to the ways and means com- mittee. That the committe itself will abopt the idea is improbable, and that it could command the assent of both houses of Congress is almost impossi- ble. The Republican’s Best Newspaper. THE N. Y. TRIBUNE’S party is, just now, in a minority in the national ad- ministration; but THE TRIBUNE makes a brave showing for the Republicans and continues to advocate their policies with its historic ability and energy of purpose. Any Democrat who wants to know what the Republicans think and intend, and wishes to obtain the information from a paper whose utter- ances are authoritative, can get Repub- lican doctorine, pure, undefiled, and ‘ fresh from the fire, in the columns of Tiers N. Y. TRIBUNE. The prospectus of that Republican organ can be found in another part of this issue of our pa- per. As an agricultural weekly, THE TRIBUNE is an excellent paper. Its market reports are especially accurate, complete and good and they] commend it to all who want current prices and the state of trade. There are reasons why every family wishes (in addition to the necessary local newspaper, which it must certainly have, Whether it takes others or not) to enjoy the perusal of the great editorials, foreign letters, book reviews, and special articles of a newspaper, which is edited for the country at large and devotes its atten~ tien to matters of national and general moment. In their choice of general newspapers, this winter, our readers will do well to consider THE NEW YORK Tribune. ' It is announced that the pa- per will continue to print the writings of Roswell G. Herr, of Michigan, on the Tariff, Reciprocity, Coinage and the Currency, and THE TRIBUNE has a strong editorial page and many non. political features of interest, including two pages a week of agriculture and papers on special branches of Farming. THE TRIBUNE has undertaken to illus- . trate the news of the day and has an ex- cellent art department. An illustrated Premium List and a sample copy 'will be sent, free, to any applicant. THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE and TEEWEEK— LY GAZETTE will be sent to any address at the low price of $1 a year. —<+>—-———— Our Gallant Life—Savers. The English life-saving service, like that of our own country, covers itself all over with glory whenever the op- portunity presents... It is the cause of humanity in which they are engaged— a common cause the world over—«and there is no institution that deserves more liberal and considerate treatment at the hands of the government. During the late terrific gales by which the coasts of Great Britain have been’ swept, involving great destruction of life and propert , it is estimated that between 200 and 300 persons were lost. The number as reported to the House of Commons by President Mundella, of the London board of trade, is 237. At the same time the House is offi- cially informed that 102 lives were saved by the National Lifeboat Institute and 505 by the coast guard life-boats, or a total of 607, which greatly relieves the the melancholy background and affords a striking demonstration of the utility of the life-saving service, and of the heroic courage with which its hazard- ous duties are performed. Time was, and it is not so many yearl' ago,when after such a tempest the coast would have been strewn with corpses and the stranded vessels left to the ten- der mercies of the wreckers bent only upon pillage. Such was the case along the shores of Jersey within the mem- ory of many now living, and when the Barnegat pirates were a terror to, the mariner. ‘ A wonderful change has since been wrought in this respect and among all enlightened nations,notably so our own. The saving of life and property has be- come the rule, rather than their spoila- tion, and all honor is due to the big- hearted philanthropists who have aided in the establishment of the present , splendid system. It is a system that i .....__ - ' ' i' ' Congress should generously-foster. Its record is beyond reproach. It is one of the great deeds well done. ‘ America for Americans. Mr. Theodore Roosgvelt has occupied a somewhat conspicuous position for” several years, and a position that has subjected him to more for less'criticism, especially as a leader and authority in the cause of civil service reform. But in all that he does or undertakes to do he 'is admittedly forceful, aggressive and sincere, and, says the Washington Post, the attitude which he occupies with regard to our'public school system, marks high measure for the man in this respect. _ On Wednesday evening of » last week he delivered an address before a Boston audience on the general subject of Americanism in the schools in which he argued with consummate earnest- ness against the diversion of State moneys for educational establishments of a sectarian character and at the same time denounced the policy proscription on any religious ground in the creation of public school boards. All that i he asked was that good Americans should be invariably let in and the old world . prejudices kept out. The spirit and tenor of' his address- may be best understood from the pero- ration with which it closed ; "Exactly as in our public schools the lessons should be conducted in no lan- guage but in English, neither in Ger- man, French, Spanish, nor any other, exactly as the children should be taught to speak United States, and to think United States and to do United States, so we have a right to de- mand that the voters in settling about the public schools should vote as Amer- icans merely, and should realize that it is utterly abhorent to and unworthy of real Americanism to ‘ discriminate for or against any American because of his birthplace or because of his creed.” That is good “United States” talk, Mr. Roosevelt. It embodies a platform on which all good citizens may stand. It suggests a reform that faithfully fol- lowed and carried out will make our public schools the nurseries of patriot‘ ism, the source and inspiration of the truest citizenship and the world’s best models. - "My Mayorality.” A decidedly interesting contribution to American municipal history is the graphic story “My Mayorality” told by Hon. A. Okey Hall in the New York World. Mr. Hall will be remem- bered? by our older resident readers. as having been a summer resident of N or- walk, on East avenue, for several sea- sons, prior to the period of which he mainly writes. Here, as' everywhere, he was a popular favorite with all who knew him. He wasnexceptionally bril-' liant, always genial, and in all respects a notable and typical American, at home and abroad. In his World article he reveals what maybe termed “un- stained intimacy” with a condition of affairs that would have defiled most men, for during Mayor Hall’s term of office, New York city was inthe hands of William M. Tweed and his notori- ous fellow thieves. The ex-mayor’s tes- timony is extremely interesting at this time, coming, as it does, immediately after the crushing of several infam ous- it evident that the tradingof votes and influence, by which the people are de- frauded and “rings” strengthened, has long been a common practice. ‘ Demo- crats and republicans seem to have been about equally deep in the mire. He says that when he was first nomin- ated, the republican leaders gave him to understand that he might choose his . opponent, and, availing himself of the privilege, he selected a weak specimen as the sacrifice, and his choice was ap- proved by the republican “bosses” who were in the deal. That the “bosses” had an affinity for each other, is shown. by Mr. Hall’s statement that he had- “time and time again known republi- can booths at the polls on election day to be run by due (or perhaps undue) arrangement, by Tammany touters.” made at every New York city election in recent years. “During the exist- ence of the so-cailed Peter Cooper Cit- izens’ Association,” says the ex-mayor, “the Tammany of my day had no diffi- culty in subsidizing some of the prom- inent leaders to ‘Wigwam interests.’ ” In the midst of such a kettle of fish, what show had the average tax-payer ? It is worthy of comment,_that the aged ex-mayor still believes that a boss can- not be subdued save by another and greater “boss.” He avers that if ever the republican party in'New._York city “can exhibit a leader with the tenacity and partisan fidelity and ability for or- ganization, which characterized in the past such Tammany leaders as Fowler, Delavan, Wood, Sweeny, Tweed and Kelly, and which is said to characterize Mr. Croker,—a leader who, in short, to borrow the figuresof the prize-ring, can, if badly knocked .‘down in one round, come up smiling in'the next, such a republican leader can worry any Tammany Hall, and: 913,1? such a leader.” Mr. Hall is wrong. But a few days ago, the good, people of Brook- lyn served notice on: the “bosses” of both parties, that there,existed great public weariness as- to. the one-man power in municipal matters” Similar action was taken in o'ther‘cities where and for‘awhile, at least, there is a clear ly prominent “bosses.” He makes And similar arrangements have been . “rings” had abounded in beth parties, ' outlook for decent government in sev-' eral heretofore" afflicted centers. Some of these, days the long-suffering." rest-f dents of NewYcrkcity will Come to the conclusion that Tammany is an ex- pensive superfluity, and then the cor- ' rupt organization, with its malodorous associations, will vanish and become a memory. The people are beginning to learn that they can do their own “bossing” much better than anyone can do it for them. Bloom-Bush. William Bloom, a compositor in the Sentinel office, drove to Lewisboro, N. Y., on Sunday afternoon last with Miss Nellie Bush of South N or'walk, and when they returned Miss Bush was Mrs. Bloom made so by one of the dominies of that Gretna Green for all bashful lovers. If Willie can and will tend the baby as well as 'he can set type Mrs. Bloom has got a prize. It may not be worthy of mention but venturesome boys were skating on Wood’s pond, Monday morning. The schooner Sallie E. Ludlam, of St. John’s, is at Hubbell’s wharf with 400.000 lath and about 70,000 feet'of timber. Sallie is the largest schooner that ever tied up in Norwalk. The Fairfield County Bank came very near being blown up Monday, owing to the water getting too low in the boiler used in heating the building. The timely arrival of Janitor Addison probably averted loss of life and de- gtiiiliction of seVeral five hundred dollar 1 s. The anniversary of the consecration of St. Mary’s church will be celebrated by special services on Sunday Dec. 10. The church was consecrated Dec. 11th, 1892. A fine musical programme has been arranged for the occasion by the choir, and the other services will be of a very interesting character. The other day Fred Brotherton was engaged in painting the Norwalk Chil- dren’s Home a subdued white. While thus engaged one of the children at the home blacker than a barge load ’ of coal strolled up to where Mr. Broth- erton was at work and in a business tone of voice said, “Say, Mister, I’se tired of being brack, can you paint me white and charge it to the town?” Fred agreed to call the next day and do the work, but has not as yet fulfilled his promise. Remembered His Friends. FURLOCK, 08.1., Dec. 1. ——John W. Mitchell, three times millionaire, who died a. few days ago, leaves $5,000 to each of the towns of Fur-lock, Merced, Modesto and Atwater for public libraries. Over $200,000 was bequeathed to old friends in amounts ranging from one to ten thou- sand dollars. Lower \Vages. LEBANON, Pa, Dec. 1,—The Lebanon manufacturing company has announced reductions in wages in all the dep:\rtments of its works, Varying from 6 to 10 per cent. Over 200 men will be affected by the reduction, which will go into effect December 1. Forty-Three Victims. - ROME. Dec. l.—Forty-three deatif‘s have resulted from the railway collision near Milan. This number include: those who were killed when the trains crashed together, and those who have since died from their injuries. —-— New York, November 27, 1893. Whose underwear fits him? Why, bless you, you’re so used to your misfit that you’ll say “Mine” without stopping to think. What is a misfit ? Misfit is shirt or drawers all out of shape. Find it at any “cheap” store. . fiMisfit is shirt sleeves or draw- er legs too long (so you have to turn ’em up), or too short so youriwrists or ankles are cold] At all underwear stores. Misfit is shirt ordrawers too big around—in your effort to get legs and sleeves long enough. At all underwear stores. Misfit is anything but com-- fort ; but you are used to it,and g—well—you are used to it. All nonsense. We’ve done away with every one of .these nuisances, and are fitting men --'-exact1y---with first rate un- derwear. _ No one has done it before, but it’s worth doing. ‘ We’ve found a maker, right here in New York, that’s willing to help--—at our risk; got him to make underwear just right for all shapes of‘men ; got him to make it only for us. ‘ . There’s no patent on it; but we have to invest three times as much capital as the rest' of ’em, and you know how few merchants are willing to take trouble and run risks to that extent. Shall we send you our book‘- let? Free. . ' ROGERS, PEET’ a CO. Free deliveries toail points within one hug'. pr'ed miEies ol' NewYork city. E Prince, BROADWAY i \Varren, STORES, 32nd St. 1.:— will add to the enjoyment of your Thanks livin’ Dinner It Will show off to better advantage your sgilverg and cut glass. } We’ve anticipated your wants in thisline‘, and we neeo hardly. say that ours is the greatest Linen Stock in the twm Cities. Bethankiulto-day for the following : SPECIAL THANKSGIVING PRICES! , Lot fine 84 table cloths, with borders, good value at $1.75 ; 'Special sale price, $1 29 ................................................................................................. g . '- 5‘1”.-533..lf‘fi’.‘i..f’.‘f.’.‘i?3..‘f.’.’.‘i‘..3?.de ““1 PM $250; special sale Pris" lif’l.31.2....?f?.‘llt‘fl...’ffl...iffffil fed 'j;,;‘,',;,;"',;;,‘,‘;',;,’,','é;j',;;;',',;,',‘"1,;2';','g';',;jg;;$%£3 I-Iemstitehed Linen Sets. A Special Discount of 20 Per Ct match in each set. will be allowed this week on all our hemstitched 9 linen sets(table cloth with one dozen ~of napkins to It is wortb your while to 565 1/36 daz’m‘y fringed Table Clot/is we are oflerz'ng at 755 each Here are prices on table linens that are as marvelously littlegas the gathering is grandly great. One lot unbleached table linen (the price ought not to worry your purse) 25c a yard. Our 390 table linen reduced for this sale to 33c a yard. Our 49c table linen reduced for this sale to 38c a yard. Our 600 table linen reduced for this sale to 49c a ard. O l 50 ' ' Our 67c table linen reduced for this sale to 57c a yard, ur $ I table linen reduced for thls sale to $1.25 ayard. NAPKINS! NAPKINS” Great in Quality and. Worthy in Price. 58 napjlzipsbplegopzztems; usual price, $1.29 $1 10 3-4'napfkins, new patterns; usual price, $2.25 $ 19 8 3 9 . ' or, per dozen, ‘ 5—8 napkins,new patterns; usual price, $1.45 ] 25 3-4 napkins, new patterns ; usual price, $2.50 .2 23 I o I. 2.55 for, per dozen. for, per dozen, 2.79 Our 78c table linen reduced for this sale to 650 Our 87c table linen reduced for this sale to 7 5c 2 $3153. Our $1. table linen reduced for this sale to 880 a yard. Our $1 19 tablelinen reduced for this sale to 950 a yard. 58 napfléilnségegopatterns, usual price, $1.75 1 59 3 4 napkins, new patterns ; usual price, 82,95 . , zen, _ _ ' for, per dozen, ' 5 8 napkins, new patterns; usual price. $1 98 1 '75 3 4 napkins, new pattern; usual price $3 25 for, per dozen, ' ' for, per dozen , . NORWALK BOSTON STORE, Corner Main and Wall Streets, Norwalk,-Ct. adamant No. 2 Gazette Building. - ‘; dictates. a We have received 0111: new line OI Furs, and invite you to inspect the finest line of Fur Capes and Trimmings, that we have ever shown. .' .' .' .' £5 Are entirely new, and ' the prices we guarantee to be as low orflow- er than the same goods-are sold by any one. .‘ ' .' ‘ .' amiss fits fitg .J > ‘ Tristram & Hyatt, . ' Gazette-Building. «v
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