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VOL. XCVIl—NO 13'
.An Entertaining and Instmctive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interest. .
NORWALK, CONN..FRIDAY. MARCH 27. 1896—12 PAGES.
[$1.00 a. Year
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iNATIONAlePliA—LT—ls IT natural?
Chief Official Reporter of the
Senate, D. P. Murphy,
Dead.
Congressman Sperry’s Bill Reported.
GAZETTE'S BUREAU. )
799 EAST CAPITOL STREET ~
WASHINGTON, MARCH 26.l
D. F. Murphy, Chief' Official Re-
' porter of the United States Senate,
died in this city to-night. He was six-
ty-twr years old and had been in bad
health for several years, suffering from
nervous disorders. He had an apo-
plectic stroke last night, from which be
temporarily rallied, only to succumb
to-night. Mr. Murphy became con-
nected with the Senate in 1848, and had
remained there continuously since, be
ing appointed Chief Official Reporter
in 1873. He reported the proceedings
of the famine electoral commission in
1876, and the absolute accuracy of his
report in that case, as in the numerous
exciting debates following the recon-
struction period, were never questioned.
He enjoyed the intimate acquaintance
of the most prominent men of his day
by whom he was respected for his high
integrity of character. He leaves a
wife and several children, and two
brothers—l). I. Murphy, Deputy Com—
missioner of Pensions, and E. V. Mur-
phy, his chief assistant in the Senate.
The body will be buried in Philadel-
phia.
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The couterees of the House and Sen-
ate have agreed to the Senate Cuban
resolutions. These resolutions recog-
nized the existence of a state of war in
Cuba, request Spain to accord them
treatment as combatants under the
rules of civiliz 3d warfare, and .ask the
President to grant the insurgents formal
recognition as beligerents. The House
resolutions which the Senate rejected
after they had been agreed to in con-
ference, further provided for the “in-
tervention” of this country in the
Cuban conflict. .
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Seeds for distribution will not be
ready before April 15 or the first of
May, and consequently urgent claim-
ants are counselled to pitience.
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Representative Sperry of Connecti-
cut, from the'post office committee, has
reported to the House the bill agreed
upon by the committee fixing the max-
imum salary of letter carriers in cities
of more than 75,000 population at $1,200
per year, _and in cities of less than 75,-
030 inhabit-{Hts at $1,000 per year. The
ireedelivery service, says the accom-
panyin .2 report, is now a source of quite
a large income to the government, and
should the bill become a law it would
be more than self-sustaining.
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A dispatch received here this p. m.
from Cape Henry, Va. States that the
Old Dominion steamer Yorktown is
ashore near Small’s point. '
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Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lewis of Bridge-
port are here.
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” Funeral services over the remains of
the late William H. Webster, chief
clerk of the Civil Service Commission,
Were held from Epiphany Church at 2
o’clock this afternoon. The church was
draped In black and was crowded with
friends of the deceased. The burial
was at Arlington.
Had a Good Time.
Commander John Henry, Comrades
George W. Raymond, Thomas Bradley,
Frank W. Perry, George Andrew
White, AlODZ) Wheeler and Aaron
Decker, of Buchiugham Past, G. A. R.
of this city attended a reception given
by the Daughters of Liberty to Ferris
G. A. ‘ R. Post in New Canaan last
night. They'were greatly edified with
an entertainment consisting of address-
es, vocal and instrumental music, reci-
tatious,letc. A grand supper was served
which was heartily enjoyed. The
Norwalk comrades reached home about
12' o’clock, at which time they reported
the wind as blowing at the speed ‘of
sixty miles an hour.
Buckshot for Burglars.
Burglars paid another visit to the
Riverside post office early yesterday
morning. Postmaster Louden, who
'lives next door, was awakened by the
burglar alarm and picking up a shot
gun fired a load of buckshot at the
would be robbers who in return fired
two pistol shots at the postmaster. Mr.
Louden escaped injury as did the burg-
lars who quickly made their escape.
Subscribe for the GAZETTE and Trib-
une. -
Health Officer Coburn Orders
the South Norwalk Pub-
lic Schools Closed.
Will Not Disclose the Reason for His Action.
John H. Light, chairman of the South
Norwalk school committee, was in re-
ceipt of Ithc following communication
this morning, from Health Officer, Dr.
J. Milton Coburn:
So. NORWALK, MARCH 26, ’96.
To COMMITTEE UNIoN SCHOOL DISTRICT
—Iu interest of the pullllc health you
are hereby instructed to close the afore-
said schools until further notice.
J MILTON COBUBN,
Health Officer.
Immediately upon receipt of the
above order Mr. Light instructed the
schools to close, which was done and
the scholars dismissed.
A GAZETTE reporter called upon Dr.
Coburn and was informed that the
school committee, Messrs. Light,
Blanchard and Corbett, had met with
him and agreed that it was for the best
interests of the public health to close
'all of the public schools in South No-
walk. .
Dr. Coburn declined to give the
reason for his action, saying that an
agreement had been made with the
school committee to keep the matter
from the public at present. It is sus-
pected, however, that the numerous
cases of diphtheria about the city is the
reason for closing the schools.
The doctor was of the opinion that
the schools would not be closed longer
than April 13, which is the end of the
spring vacation, consequently when the
scholars were dismissed they were in-
structed to return on that date. The
scholars were also instructed to leave
their booksin their desks and not to
remove them. .
Under the law the Health Officer has
aright to close the public schools as
well as factories and if there is dangEr
of an epidemic of diphtheria or any
other contagious disease, Dr. Coburn
and the school committee are to be com-
mended for their prompt action in clos-
ing the schools at once.
AN ANCIENT BRIDEGROOM.
Aaron R. Sherwood with a Ouarter of a
Million Dollars Leads Out a
Third Bride.
There was a disparity of exactly 27
years between the ages of Aaron B.
Sherwood and Miss Emma Burr, when
he made her his bride at Bridgeport
last night, but‘she blushed like any
girl when Rev. Frank Russell, D. 1).,
pastor of the South Congregational
church, pronounced the words that are
popularly supposed to make two per-
sons really and truly one. Mr. Sheri
wood is 79 years old, The bride is but
52 years of age. At least, so the ages
are stated in the marriage certificate
which was issued to the bridegroom
yesterday.
marriage.
Mr. Sherwood comes of a family cel-
ebrated for the longevity of its mem-
bers. His father lived to be 94 years
old. He has a brother, Joseph, and a
sister, Laura. living, one of whom is 87
years old and the other 88.
The match was one of affection, pure-
ly. The bride refused to permit her
husband to make a contract which
would have given her a large part of his
fortune, in the event of his death. She
will receive simply her dower right.
Even that will be a comfortable sum,
or one-third of a fortune reputed to
amount to $250,000. '
Song Service.
The final Song Service as under the .
auspices of the Y. M. C. A. will be held
in the Opera House, Sunday afternoon.
The soloist will be G. H. Hirst, and the
Handle Male Quartette will also sing.
The Italian lake views will also be pres-
ented. Mr. Jackson, the sectretary
will also make a few remarks. He has
been asked to continue the services
which have become so popular and, it
understood that he will do so. His de-
cision will be announced on Sunday.
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Honored Their Chief.
At the banquet tendered Sherifi' Haw-
ley last night, by his deputies, in the
Amazon, Bridgeport, the latter pre-
sented their chief with a solid gold
sherifi's badge.
Name Him.
Some of our partisan exchanges are
, contending that Ohio is the,home of the
greatest man in the United States.
They may be correct, but we can nomi-
unto the home of a bigger man than the
United States. —News.
This is the groom’s third“
. satioual headlines,
Hi8 DEATH SUDDEN.
George Lockwood Dies After
A Two Day’s illness at
Reading Pa.
Was Formerly Mayor of South Norwalk.
Atelegram was received this morn-
from Reading, Pa. announcing the and-
den death in that city of ex-Mayor
George Lockwood of South h'orwalk,
youngest son of William R. Lockwood.
The announcement of , the sudden
death of Mr. Lockwood was a great
shock to his friends who were not
aware that he was ill. He was taken
with what proved to be an abscess of
the brain on Wednesday and yesterday
a telegram was received stating that his
condition was serious. This was fol-
lowed by the message this morning an-
nouncing his death, which occurred
shortly after 9 o’clock last night.
Mr. Lockwood was about 37 years of
age. In October 1892 he was elected
to succeed William B. Reed as mayor
of South Norwalk, but resigned before
his term expired owing to domestic
difficulties, and soon after left fbr Red-
ding, Pa., where he has since lived
with his present wife.
‘ During his residence in Norwalk he
made many friends being of a loyal,
free-hearted disposition, and while he
may have made mistakes they were
more of the head than of the heart.
Those who knew him best were his
steadfast friends throughout, and they
alone knew his many good qualities of
heart and hand.
The deceased was a Mason of high
degree and a member of Clinton Com-
ma‘udery No. 3, K~ T., of Norwalk.
WILL nor BE consul-zero.
The New Applicant in the Same Position
as Margaret Barnes Was.
The County commissioners have re-
fused to receive an application for a N
licence from John Cullen who desires to
open a saloon at 6 Franklin avenue.
This is the place for which Margaret
Barnes desired a license, but her appli-
cation was refused. and then she ap-
pealed to the Superior court where it
was shown that the place was an unsuit-
able one, aud theoommissioners were
sustained. They will refuse to consider
an application from anyone for a license
in the place, for the present, at least.
Short Calendar.
The following case of local interest
are on the short calendar lists in the
courts at Bridgeport, to-day.
Superior Court, George W. Wheeler
Judge: City of N orwalk vs. George C.
Lockwood, motion to strike out and
expunge; The Hubbell, Wade & Rider
Co., for order changing name; John
Barthol vs. Louis Schweizer, petition
to open judgment and hear further evi-
dence. For divorce: Mary A. Ray-
mond vs. George W. Raymond.
Common Pleas court, Howard J. Cur-
tice, judge:
vs. '1‘. W. Osborn, et als, motion to
strike out; S. G. Morrell et ux. vs. A.
Decker, et al., motion to expunge. D.
N. Van Hoosear vs. C. Brown, et ux.,
disclosure of defendant’s motion for a
new trial.
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Has It Right.
In every community there is gen-
erally a journal that makes a specialty
of sensational scandals and while the
press, as a rule, gloze the “spicy” putts
over or else omit them altogether yet
the journal that appeals to the worst
element and depraved taste of the com-
munity gloats upon such carrion and
makes the most of it in the way of sen-
etc. — Bridgeport
Telegram.
Bicycle Road Race.
George Beck is arranging a bicycle
road race for amateurs of New Canaan,
Norwalk, Greenwich and Stamfbrd.
from the Town Hall Stamford to the
cove pond, for Saturday, April 11. Only
those who have never been fortunate
enough to wings medal or hold a record
will be eligible for entry, and in order
to secure the prizethe winner must
take two races. The prize will be a
$65 wheel.
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Discovered a Spring.
William Powell discovered a spring
in‘the basement of Raymond & Sons
store on Main street. The discovery
was kept a secret until this morning
when Billy stepped in the spring and
scratched his shin, and becoming pr0'
voked blurted out “Confound that old
bed spring; that’s twice the blamed
thing has stabbed me in the leg.” And
picking it up he hurled . it into a dark
corner of the cellar.
Advertise in the GAZETTE.
State ex rel L. D. Keeler ‘
DEATH CAMEQUICKLY
John Tracey, a Well Known
Norwalk Resident, Passes
Away.
Stricken With Heart Disease at His Home.
There is scarcely an old resident or a
young one for that matter, who does
not know or has heard of the genial,
good hearted and witty John Tracey.
Only Yesterday, he was greeting his
friends in his usual happy way and to-
day he is dead.
Yesterday afternoon, the deceased in
apparently his usual health ate a hearty
dinner after‘which he went out into the
dooryard of his home in the northern
part of the town when he was seen to
suddenly fall to the ground.
' He was tenderly picked up and taken
into the house in a semi-conscious con-
dition and laid on the bed. His son
Dr. W. J. Tracey was summoned and
prescribed for him. The assistance of
Dr. James G. Gregory was also
secured and everything possible known
to medical skill was done to save the
man’s life.
He retained consciousness until
shortly before noon to-day when he
died as peacefully as if going to sleep.
The deceased leaves a wife and two
children Dr. W. J. Tracey of this city
and James Tracey of Morristown, Pa.
Mr. Tracey was born in the County
Galway, Ireland, and came to Norwalk
about forty years ago and has sime
made it his home here. During tle
civil war he enlisted in Co. F, 17th C.
V. and when the war closed was grant-
ed an honorable discharge. He was an
active member of Buckingham Post,
G. A. R., and only a few days since
was in attendance at the funeral of
Lewis Benedict which was held from
the Post headquarters.
He was an entertaining talker and
his war reminiscences were always of
in interesting nature. Scores of friends
will mourn his sudden death.
The deceased was about 75 years of
age.
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ICE DEALERS CONVENE.
The Contamination of Streams Discussed
and Officers Elected.
Selectmen F. H. Merrill and Albert
A. Betta attended the Connecticut ice
dealers’ annual convention in Meriden,
yesterday. Sixty-five representatives
from all parts of the State were present.
E. A. Upham, of Bridgeport was pres:-
dent. in
The meeting discussed a number of
subjects of considerable importance to
the dealers, among which was the con-
tamination of streams and the action
and proposed action of the state board
of health with respect to the ice cut
from ponds of alleged impure water.
The consensus of opinion among the
speakers on the -subject seemed to be
that their interests may be seriously af-
fected by the agitation of this matter.
While realizing the importance of
guarding their sources of ice supply
from contamination they also foresaw
that it would be necessary to protect
themselves from the danger of black-
mailing schemes. It was shown that a
dealers’ business could ,be practically
ruined by unscrupulous parties who
might seek to obtain money from him
on the threat of complaint that he is
dealing in Impnre ice. '
The reports of the condition of this
year’s ice crop were that there will be
a shortage throughout the state. The
association placed itself on record for
total abstinence by adopting a resolu-
tion that hereafter no intoxicating
liquors shall be allowed on the tables
at the annual banquet.
The finances were reported as being
in an excellent condition.
Sudden Death.
Eugene F. Reynolds died suddenly at
his home No.129 Harbor avenue yester-
day afternoon, in the 26 year of his age.
He was employed as a delivery clerk by
Daniel Hanlon, and was ason of Thomas
and Elizabeth Reynolds. He was well
liked by his employer who speaks of
him as an honest and faithful young
man, and he had many friends who will
regret to learn of his death. He was at
work on Tuesday but went home in the
evening and complained or feeling poor-
ly, and retired. A physician was sum-
moned who pronounced his disease
pneumonia. He appeared to rally yes-
terday noon, but suddenly began to fail
and died as above stated. ,
Pensions.
Original widows,'etc.—-Mary L. Ash-‘
ley, Torrington.
FUUH HUNDRED Dill/LAB PRIZE!
A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular
School, Lodge, Society, Club or FirefGom—
pony in Fairfield County.
Which is our most pop-.i'lar school, lodge, society, club or
fire company? ,
Which one has the most admirers and friends?
Doublless these questions are beyond the. power of any
absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE offers 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.
’{é‘ifi'e'xe ‘ év 3750“
new word. -.
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 following are the rules which govern the voting:
1—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon 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 at the end of this article.
2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3.
3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is
eligible.
4—A full record of the voting will be published up to date every evening
in THE GAZETTE, but Votes received after 10 A. M. will not be re-
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
THE iiiiinoiib’fiiiii THE so on Hus.
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
In ? gnificent. _.,
Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap-
pear in THE GAZETTE daily.
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Name, ,____
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BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS.
Norwalk Yacht Club .......................... .0. ................................................... 4161’
Hope Hose Company ....................................................................... 3382
St. Mary’s School .............................................................................. ‘ .. 3306
Welcome Stranger Lodge .............. , ...................................................... . 1015
Center School ...................................................................... ‘. ................. 642
Pequouock Pleasure Club ................................... 371
Over River SchooL. ................................ = .................................................. 34 7
Pioneer Castle ...... .. ................................................................................. 92
Arinn Singing Society ............................................................................ 60
To. . ................................................................................. .. ............. 36
T. F. E. Club. 31
Norwalk Liederkranz ................................................................................. 19
Compo Engine 00., Westport .................................................................... 10
1s, ,0" ......................... ,.._ . ............................................... _ a
Sword Fish Club .................................................................................... 5
Catholic Union Council .......................................... . ................................... 3
Uncas Tribe ....................................................................... . .................... . . 3
Knob Outing Club. ........ ........ 2
Pine Ledge Club ................................................................................... 2
S. S. Club ..................................................................................... ......... 2
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company -- .......... i .................................. .. 2
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Phoenix Engine Company................. ........................ . ................. . ...... .
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