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VOL. XCVL—No 9
.dn Entertaining and I nstraotive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests.
‘ NORWALK, CONN. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1896.
[$1.00 a. Year;
PRICE Two CENTS
NATIONAL GAPITll—l.”
w! Cuban Insurgents Will Prob-
ably Be Recognized By
Congress.
A Vote to be Taken in the Senate This
Afternoon.
}AZET’I‘E'S BanAU. )
- 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET 1
WASHINGTON. FEB. 27. t
The House committee on foreign af-
fairs, after a warm session of two hours
totday, adopted a concurrent resolu~
tion declaring it to be the sense of Con-
gress that a state of war existed in Cuba,
and that the insurgents should be given
/ the rights of belligerents, and that it
was the sense of Congress that the gov-
ernment of the United States should-
use its influence to stop the war if nec-
essary by intervention and pledging the
support of Congress.
All but two members present voted
for the resolutions, and the reading was
punctured with applause. It is expect-
ed that the Senate will to-morrow ap-
prove some one _of the several reso-
lutions now pending before it favorable
to the recognition of the Cuban insur-
gents.
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At the opening of the Senate t0vday
Rev. Dr. Milburn‘, the blind chaplain,
made eloquent reference to the death
of Mr. Shanklin, a veteran employee of
the Senate.
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Something of a breeze was caused by
the introduction of a resolution author-
izing the committee on coast defenses
to visit places requiring coast defenses.
The chairman stated the only visit con-
templated was to Sandy Hook and the
resolution passed.
0 6 0
There was another minor stir over
printing 35,000 reperts by Rev. Sheldon
Jackson relative to introducing rein-
deer in Alaska.
0 o o
The army appropriation bill, carrying
323,279,000, was then taken up and
passed.
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The Cuban resolutions were then taken
up, and Mr. Morgan asked that a vote
be taken at 4 o’clock to-morrow, which
was granted.
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Secretary Carlisle returned last night
from New York, where he spent two
days in conference with bankers and
business men generally in regard to
the protection of the national finances.
o o o
A bill creating Stamford a sub-port of
entry in the customs district of Fairfield
county, was to-day reported to the Sen-
ate and placed on the calendar.
0 o o
A. S. Magnus, of Danbury, died here
yesterday, aged thirty seven. He
leaves a wife and three children. His
remains were taken to his home last
night, his brother and wife accompany-
ing the body to its destination.
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“Delmonico’s at 6.”
One of the best ouzertainments to be
given in Norwalk this season will be
the presentation at'the Opera House,
March 18th, of “Delmonico’s at G”
with Miss Trivie Firgauza as the bright
particular star. Phoenix Engine Co.
under whose management the piece is
to be presented here are fortunate in
having secured such an attraction, as
the company very seldom plays one
night engagements. It has just finished
a five weeks’ engagement at St. Louis
and is booked for six nights next week
at the American Theatre, Brooklyn.
The firemen are under a heavy expense
in securing this attraction and ought to
be liberally patronized by the public.
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Fifth Anniversary.
The Carpenters and Joiners Union of
Norwalk, celebrated its fifth anniver-
sary at the Union’s meeting room, in
the GAZETTE building, last evening.
Edward Masters presided as master of
ceremonies. Addresses were made by
Aquilla Greenwood and John W. Scully.
Several selections were sung by Messrs.
R. H. Taylor, James Gordon and Wm.
Hamilton. Messrs. Ben Allen and Fred
Smith furnished some entertaining
music on a banjo and accordeon, and
there were pleasing recitations by Chas.
Greenwood and Willie Lowe. Prof.
Anderson presided at the piano. After
the exercises a fine collation was served.
The anniversary was altogether satis-
factory and a source of much pleasure.
Another Trotter.
At the KelIOgg auction sale of Pleas-
anton Stock Farm trotters in Madison
Square garden yesterday, W. B. E.
Lockwood, Jr. purchased a brown colt,
1895, by Direct—Rose, for $290.
HE WAS LOADED.
Gathered ln By Chief Bradley and Lodged
In The Station-House.
Yesterday afternoon as Chief Bradley
was patrolling Wall and Main streets a
messenger came up in front of the big
Chief and in a breathless manner con-
veyed the information that there was a
man acting in a very excited and “off-
the-lmok” manner on West avenue.
TheChief boarded a passing car and
after iiding a distance down the avenue
succeeded in locating the man com-
plained of and placed him under arrest,
and escorting him up the avenue and
through Wall street landed him in the
station-house on Smit‘i street. ’ -
Standing on Wall street as the Ohio
passed by with his prisoner, was poor
“Gege” Kellogg, who turned to look at
the victim and as he did so received a
thwack in the face that almost com-
pletely turned him around. If what
“Gege” said can be accepted as a voice
of his feelings he was as mad as when a
few years ago he drove an eel spear in-
to the mud in the creek and on the
spear striking its full length be “felt
life at the other end” and wagered 50
cents that he would bring to the sur-
face an eel weighing three pounds, and
lost, as it was simply a hip rubber boot
abandoned by himself two years pre-
vious.
The prisoner was good natured and-
joked with the Chief as he was being
led to the somewhat lonesome quarters
provided for the reception of those liav
ble to appear before a court and be put
to plea on charges preferred against
them.
The Chief, as is the custom, searched
the prisoner for concealed weapons,
and found but one, and that unloaded.
It was a half pint bottle and had been
charged with something other than cas-
tor oil. , . .
This morning the prisoner was
brought before Judge Hubbell. His
name appeared on the complaint as
Charles Anderson. In the absence of
Attorney Gregory, the prosecution was
conducted by Attorney Dayis, who read
the complaint to the prisoner after which
he was advised that the man understood
only a few words of English. The
Judge found himguilty of intoxication,
fined him 83, and suspended sentence.
The prisoner imediately made tracks
for Broad River where he is employed
on a farm.
Are Coming Home. .
Rev. Fred Curtis who has for the
past seven or eight years been domg
missionary work in Japan, is expected
home with his wife and family of four
children next May. Mrs. Charlotte
Raymond who died yesterday was Mr.
Curtis’ grandmother, and it is under-
stood had expressed a desire to live un-
til after their return in order that she
might bless her great gandchildreu not
one of whom she has ever seen.
Good Winter for Hens.
Eggs have been cheaper this winter
than in any other for some years past.
It Was just the sort of winter to encour-
age the hens, fcr while there has been
a good deal of weather below freezing
the average temperature has been high.
The result has been that hens properly
fed and cared for have not ceased to
lay all winter long. Eggs will be cheap-
er from this time until July, and are
already selling at 20 cents a dozen.
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The Biter Bitten.
A detective, (by virtue of a tin badge
purchased of an alleged Western de-
tective bureau,) has been sentenced to
States prison, by a Connecticut judge.
The next in line of promotion to the
same institution are the parties who
send out fake dispatches from this
county, (we are almost tempted to say
this town,) to New York newspapers.
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”Bl—2805.
In the drawing for the Sewing Ma-
chines given away at the Boston Store,
Mrs. Robert Van Baron of West avenue
held the lucky number 1131 that drew
sewing machine, No. 1, and Mrs. Henry
J. Grumman held No. 2805 which en-
titles her to sewing machine number
two.
o.
Died of Loekjaw.
Eddie Kincella who received an in-
jury to his hand at one of the mills in
Winnipauk a few days since, died at
the home of his widowed mother, Mary
Kincella, on Plattsville avenue last
night aged about 17 years. The cause
of his death was lockjaw.
’ -———.—l.
Given Lodging.
Nine persons were given shelter last
night at the station-house. Four 'of
them are reported as being remarkably
bright and intelligent looking. One
was a warveteran, and all sons of mis-
fortune. They were sent on their Way
this morning.
THE 'szs ESSAY.
Rev. c. M. Selleck Commends the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. ’
The following letter has been received
with regard to the prize-competition
for the best essay on “Norwalk in Rev-
olutionary Times.” It will be remem-
bered that the Norwalk Chapter, D. A.
R. . has offered a prize of five dollars in
gold for the best composition on the
above topic, to be ready April 15 , the
prize to be awarded by May lst. The
children have gone to work with ardor,
and many of them have wisely applied
to Mr. Selleck for information, which,
in his kindly way he has generously
furnished.
To Miss DOTHA STONE PINNEo,
Chairman of the Committee of the
May I venture the remark that your
Society’s suggestion as to competitive
contributions from our school children,
the theme of the same being ‘ Norwalk
in Revolutionarg Times” is, it seems to
me, a felicitous one. Norwalk’s con-
stituency at that period became at once
liberty-inspired.
Before the tea was thrown overboard
in Boston harbor our people, deter-
mined that freedom should wm, had
projected and already performed. We
have an ample home-field for eyen
juve‘nile research, and the efforts of our
young folks, consequently, in such a
direction, can hardly fail to be produc-
tive of interesting and instructive re-
sults and their compositions to form a
library of historic miniature. , ~
The object of the Norwalk Chapter’s
action in this matter is most commenda.
ble and well calculated from one talent
-patriotism-wise—to develop five, we
trust ten, in the hearts and heads of our
children. '
It is earnestly to be hoped that the
teachers of our schools and the parents
of our pupils will encourage this lauda-
ble proposition of the order you repre-
sent. With much esteem,
C. M. SELLECK.
D. A. R. Meeting.
The Board of Management of the
Norwalk Chapter, D. A. R. will meet
with the Registrar, Mrs. Robert Van
Buren, on Saturday, March 7th, when
application papers will be examined.
Blank forms can be obtained of Mrs.
Van Buren or Mrs. T. KEENOble and
any desired information regiii'ding the
conditions of membership obtained
from them.
Dunraven Expelled.
At a meeiug of the New York Yacht
club last evening the Earle of Dun-
raven was expelled.
AAm
Pensions.
Increase, George W. Banning, New
Entain. Original widows, etc. Eliza-
beth M. Lee, Plantsville.
Four Years in Prison.
Edward Conwell, the Fairfield de-
tective, was yesterday found guilty of
arson and sentenced to State prison for
four years,
Town Topcis.
“ Town Topics,” a comedy intended
to give cheer and containing a little of
everything, including plot, is the at-
traction at Hoyt’s Theatre next Tuesday
evening. It consists of songs, dances,
melodies and jokes interpreted by a
good company.
BROABvRIVEB.
Mr. Charles Brown gave a bachelor
dinner at his home on Wednesday.
Messrs. William E. Stiles and Edward
Kellogg had seats of honor at the table.
Mr. Stiles made a very touching speech
on the subject of “Bachelorism” and
Mr. Kellogg read two well written eg—
says on the same subject. All present
had a happy time.
Asocial will be held in the Broad
River chapel to-night. An'excellent
programme has been arranged for the
occasion.
RElllllNG.
Patrick Flood is confined to the house
by a severe attack of muscular; rheu-
matism. .
Sealed prcgiaosals will be opened for
building the ark road by the select-
men at their monthly meeting Satur-
day, at the town hall, and it is hoped
that some action will be taken to make
the other mode passable as soon as the
frost is out.
There are all sorts of rumors about a
trolley road. The last one is that the
Westport or Norwalk road will build to
Putnam park following the traveled
road. to Sanford town, then follow Little
river to the park, running about half '
way between the center and Bedding
Ridge. The Danbury and Bethel road
is built to within two miles of the park
and a connection could easily be made.
—Soda crackers 5 cents per ponna, 6
pounds for 25 cents at Bette & Farting‘
l lon’s. _ J 22-tf
MUCH licicc clinic
The Loyal People of One Province
Subscribed $1,000,000.
THE REBELLION SPREADING._
The President of Nicaragua Will Not Walt
to Be Attacked, but Will Send
Troops to the Front and May
Command Them In Person. -
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 28.—The
revolution is now in full blast, and all thd
cities of Nicaragua on this side of the
country are in arms and preparing either
to support President Zelaya or to contrib-
ute men for the march of his enemies upon
the capital, Managua.
Fugitives who have reached this ctty
from Leon, the old capital of Nicaragua,
headquarters of the rebels and center of
the Old Catholic party, which is opposed
to the Liberal or Zelaya party on general
principles and as a. result of dlfi‘erences of
long standing. chief of which is the trans-
fer of the capital from Leon to Managua,
say that the Leonists are in arms to a man
and rapidly organizing an army with
which to advance upon Managua. They
have the advantage of possessing more
modern arms and artillery, but the ad-
herents of the president are not discour-
a ed, especially as the Granada Conserva-
t es, concerning whose attitude, as a
body, there was some doubt, declared
themselves today in favor of Zelaya. This
means almost half the battle won, for
Masaya will pndoubtedly follow the lead
of Granada. The latter city has more im-
portant commercial interests than any
other city in Nicaragua. Besides it is the
eastern port of Lake Nicaragua and the
stopping place of the steamers which cross
the lake to Fort San Carlos, at the mouth
of the San Juan river, by which waterway
communication with the Atlantic ocean is
maintained via San Juan del Sur, better
known as Greytown, near the eastern en-
trance to the proposed maritime canal of
Nicaragua, in which citizens of the United
States are interested. Thus with Granada
and other smaller cities supporting him
President Zelaya hopes to crush the rebel-
lion in due time. The loss of Granada
would most likely have turned the tide
against the president.
Substantial Support.
Then, again, the support of the Con-
servatives of Granada, who are in the ma-
jority by long odds, is not lukewarm sup-
port. They telegraphed to the president
today offering him the sum of $1,000,000
with which to equip the troops being but-
riedly enrolled to defend the capital against
the Leonists and their clerical supporters.
The offer was promptly accepted. In .ad-
dition the government can now not only
withdraw all the regular troops from
Granada, but in addition a strong corps of
volunteers is being raised there to support
the president, and its advance guard will
shortly leave Granada for this city, where
every preparation possible for defense has
been made. The military authorities here
are working night and day, and the popu-
lace is wild with warlike enthusiasm.
The military band, which on certain
nights in the week plays in front of the
president’s palace, now plays there night-
ly, and all the patriotic airs are loudly ap-
plauded by the crowds which gather about
the executive mansion. Last night the
president was compelled to appear three
or four times in answer to the demands of
his admiring supporters.
Three thousand men and 20 pieces of
artillery are already mustered here, but
the men are armed with old Remington j
rifles, the supply of cartridges is limited,
and the ammunition is bad. Out of ten
cartridges tried by an officer today only
four exploded. However, this is the am-
munition which has been handled about
the different guardhouses, and the boxes
of cartridges from the arsenal are believed
to be of much better quality. Incidental-
ly, it may be added, the soldiers of Nica-
ragua go barefooted, are dressed in jeans
jumpers and pants and a straw hat. Rifle.
bayonet and cartridge belt complete their
equipment. Consequently the expense of
putting-a few thousand men in the field is
not very great so long as the government
can obtain arms. The cost of feeding a
Nicaraguan army is also very light. A
few beans and a plantain make a good
meal for soldiers in this country, and they
will undertake long marches without shoes
on this diet and fight fairly well into the
bargain. '
President Will Force Matters.
The president’s army, it has been de-
termined, will not wait here to be attack-
ed. So soon as all the necessary arrange-
ments are made the government force will
advance upon Leon and try to capture that
city before the Leonists receive the re-en-
forcements they expect from Chinandega
and other places north. This step is es-
pecially advisable, as it is well known that
the Leonists are expecting men and arms
from the Clerical party of Honduras. In
short, it looks very much like a struggle .
between Clericalism and Liberalism..
which may involve other Central Ameri-
can republics besides Nicaragua.
From present indications President
Zelaya will lead his army in person against
the rebels. This is the determination he
has arrived at, but his intimate advisers
hold that it would be risking too much to
leave the capital at such a crisis. The
president combats this idea, claims he can
confide the capital to the care of the loyal
inhabitants, and that his place is at the
head of his army.
The leaders of the' Lecnists, of course,
are the leaders of the Clerical party, but
the head of the movement is General Oritz,
an ex-president and a stanch Clerical.
He has been an active politician for a. life-
time and has been more or less prominent-
ly concerned in all the national movements
of recent years.,
Says Fitz to Corbett.
ATLANTA, Feb. 28.—Bob Fitzsimmons
and. party passed through here ’on their
way to New York. “I am the champion
now,” Fitzslmmons said, “and the chal-
lengers have to come to me. I shall lead
Corbett a. merry dance, and when I am
through with him he will so back to his
old position in a bank.”
,Sword Fish Club..... ....... . ..... . ..... ....... . . . .. .....
DUB HUNDRED DULLAH PRIZE!
A Magnificent Plano for the Most Popular
School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Con
pany in Fairfleld County.
Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or
fire company? ,
Which one has the most admirers and friends 2
Doubtless these questions are beyond the power of any
absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE to—day opens an
exceptional opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE pro--
poses to poll the votes of the people. And the voting is to
have zest in it. It is made worth While to vote. There is a
magnificent prize at stake. _
THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the
school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the
most, votes.
It is an instrument of the very finest character It,is
beautiful in its workmanship, an ornament worthy of any
home, and in all its musical qualities it is unsurpassed. In
every sense it is a perfect and beautiful instrument—equal to
the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN GOLD.
The contest begins today. The following are the rules
which govern the voting:
l—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each ccupon being
good for one vote for the school, lodge, society, club or fire com-
pany the owner of the coupon may select—the blank lines in the
coupon to be filled out with the name and address. The coupon
to-day is atthegend. of this article.
2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3.
3—Anyfisclécliol, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield County is
e g1 e.
4—A full record of the voting will be published up to date every evening I
in THE GAZETTE, but votes received after 10 A. M. will not be r;- '
corded until a day later.
5—Coupons must. be filled out in a plain handwriting, for otherwise blund-
ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, of
course, can not be counted.
THE GAZETTE expects a big vote. Fairfield County is full
of popular schools, lodges, societies, clubs and fire companies.
The contest is bound to be of wide and live interest, and
every preparation is made at this office to see that the voting
proceeds without a drawback of any sort.
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THE‘PIANU OFF El] 18 THE SGHLEIG
It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. A
party buying one does not get merely a handsome case He
gets a thorough musical instrument. The tone of the instru
ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is
magnificent. , "
Following is the doting coupon, a copy of which will ap-
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Nonalk Yacht Club ................................................. . ..... . ............... l26t
St. Mary’s School........_ ............................ . ............................ .. ................. . .748
Welcome Stranger Lodge ................ ._ ........................................ . ............. . .470
Pequonock Pleasure Club ............................. ........ . .................................. 169
Over River School........ .......... . ............................................................ , _, 146
Center School ........................... ' -__- ........... . 14g
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'1‘. F, E, Club...... ........ . ............... ........... ............. . 17
Compo Engine 00., Westport ....... _ .......... . .. ........ . ....... . ..... . ............. 10
Arion Singing Society .......................................... ........................... . ...... , . 4
Catholic Union Council ....................... -. ................ . ......... . .......... . ......... . ...... . 3
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Knob Outing Club ................ ......... . ..... . .......... . .......... .. ~
Pine Ledge Club............ _--- 2
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