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WEEKLY a'Nonw Am: -.GAz-n-r'rn.
NATIONAL CAPITAL ‘
A Bill Prohibiting the Sale of
IntoxicatingLiquor in the
Capitol.
‘An Olive Branch to Silver Republicans.
Gazn'r'rn’s BUREAU,
' “ 709 EAST CAPITOL Smear,
WASHINGTON, DEC. 10.
As a sort of olive branch to the silver
republicans of the Senate and in accord
with the wfshes of Senator Wolcott,
who has not broken ranks in his party
as did his colleague Teller, a caucus
committee of Senators was raised to
frameabill to be introduced into the
Senate providing for the calling. of an
international conference to secure the
adoption of a bi-metallic standard.
Mr. Wolcott is chairman.
- o o o
In the House Committee of Ways
and Means the republican members
have resolved to begin the work of
framinga new tarifi' bill, immediately
after the holiday recess, so as to have
it in readiness for adoption at the ex-
pected special session in March. The
bill is expected to provide increased
revenue and to foster the many crip-
pled American industries given wholly
over to European manufacturers by
the Wilson hill.
0 o o
The House Committee on Banking
and Currency of which our Mr. Hill is
an active member, has adopted resolu-
tions requesting commercial organiza-
tions with definite plans for currency
reform to submit them to the committee
and requesting Comptroller Eckels to
present his views to the committee.
0 o 0
Under the call of committees of the
House to-day, a bill was passed pro-
hibiting the sale of liquor in the Capitol
building, the vote being 104 yeas to 7
nays. Similar enactments have fre-
quently been passed before, and yet
there never was a time when the thirsty
Congressmen could not procure at the
Capitol restaurants, all the “cold tea”
they required to slake their anti-pro-
hibition thirst.
’ o o 0
Chairman Hanna to-day,leased rooms.
at 1419F street, for permanent head-
quarters of the National Republican
Committee.
The Inaugural Committee have taken
quarters in the same building .and Gen.
H. V. Boynton has been selected as
chairman of the Press Committee.
0 o 0
Senator Hawley went to Philadelphia
Wednesday evening to help celebrate
the editorial golden wedding of Col.
A. K. McClure of the Philadelphia
Times. The gallant Colonel had been
in the editorialharness just fifty years
and General Hawley said he came to
bring the congratulations of the Hart-
ford Courant, which considerably an-
tedated the brilliant career of the gal-
lant Colonel, as the Courant Was found-
ed in the year 1764. The Vice-Presi-
dent, Secretary Morton, Senators,
Congressmen and men of eminence
galore were present at the banquet.
o o 0
George B. Edwards Private Secretary
to General Hawley, returned to Wash-
ington yesterday after having spent the
summer at Darien and in a visit to his
sister in Canada.
0 o o
The Postmaster General has issued a
fraud order against the purported firm
of Lee, Clarke & 00., of Buffalo, N. Y:",
a name for an alleged bogus insurance
age business, alleged to be run by H.
S. McFall, and against the Standard
Employment Company, of St. Louis, a
new name for the St. Louis Employ-
ment Company, already barred from
the mails.
o o ' o
The Cuban speeches of Senators Cul-
lom and Call packed the galleries.
0 O a 0 H
The Senate has adjourned over till
Monday.
THE LEGISLATURE.
The Republicans Will Have a Majority of
l84 in the Next General Assembly.
' The complete roll of the next legisla-
ture has been made at the oflice of the
secretary of state and the returns give
24Republicans senators. 218 Republio
can members of the house, 29 Demo-
crats, four National Democrats and one
member whose party affiliations are not
stated. This gives a Republican ma-
jority of 184 in the house. The repre-
sentation from the counties is:
Hartford—Republicans, 43;
crats, 1; national Democrats, 1.
New Haven—Republicans, 21; Demo-
crats, 5. - '
New London county—Republicans,
23, Democrats, 7. .
Fairfield county—Republicans,
Democrats, 4; not stated, 1. .
Windham county—Republicans, '21;
(Democrats; 3.
Litcnfield county—Republicans, 33;
Democrats, 6; national Democrats, 2.
Middlesex county—Republicans, 21;
Democrats, 1.
Tolland county—Republicans, 19;
Democrats, 2; national Democrats, 1.«
James E. Lee, of Brookfield is not as-
signed to any political party in the roll.
Demo-
27;
REPENT_8_A_ THEFT. ‘
A Man sold Coal Belonging to
’the Meeker Coal Company
and Kept the Proceeds.
He Returns the Amount With Interest.
The Meeker Coal Co. of this city, was
in receipt this morning of a letter from
an anonymous party in which was on-
closed a twenty dollar bill. It' was a
surprise to Mr. Meeker.
The following letter fully explains
the matter other than the identity of
the writer: ‘
New YORK Cur, Dec. 10, 1896.
THE MEEKER COAL Co.,
North Norwalk Conn:
Dear Sirs: .
In the summer of 1893 I had on board
a cargo of coal consigned to you. I al-
allowed a person to take coal off for
which I received seven dollars ($7.00)
which was fully half what it was worth,
if not a little more. Enclosed you will
find twenty dollars which I hope will
fully pay you for all that was taken with
interest to date.
I have lately started to be a Christian,
and this matter" weighed on my con-
science so much that I concluded to re-
pay you for what 1 had stolen.
I sincerely hope you will see fit to
pardon me for the part I played in the
theft.
I thank God for giving me grace and
strength of will power to make this res-
titution.
I would like to know very much if
you see fit to forgive me. If you for-
give me my transgression against you
please write a small note to the New
York World (Evening Edition.) I will
then know for sure that my sin is for-
given.
God bless you and prosper you is the
prayer of a new beginner in the service
of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
God bless you and yours for ever.
Your humble servant,
- G.
The firm has no idea whatever as to
the identity of the writer of the letter,
but think that it must be the captain
of some coal barge, loaded with coal
consigned to the firm. They will, how-
ever, try to locate the man, to the ex-
tent at least of forgiving him as reques-
ted in the letter.
—-—-——-——< -
MYSTIC SHRINERS.
Aftera Journey Over Burning Sands a
Banquet Followed.
Pyramid Temple, Nobles of the Mys-
tic Shrine, ended their annual pilgrim-
age in Bridgeport last night. About
700 Shriners from all over the country,
includinga large Norwalk contingent,
were present.
The annual pilgrimage is the Shriner
event of the year, and ' the one just
ended Was the greatest and most suc-
cessful that was ever held. The hotels
were crowded yesterday and the large
number of visitors was well entertained,
There were 40 {pilgrims who were led
across the burning sands of the desert,
they coming from all parts of the state.
Their pilgrimage was made at Sailer’s
hall and after the successful pilgrims
were taken from the camels’ backs they
all repaired to Masonic temple, where
a grand banquet awaited them, 450 be-
ing seated at one time.
After the banquet a very pleasing en-
tertainment was given, which included
vocal and instrumental selections by
New York talent.
A feature of the affair which caused
considerable outside comment, was two
iive camels which were used in the pil-
grimage.
Among the Norwalk Shriners present
were J. D. Jennings, Faron S. Betts,
George Curtis, Hubert E. Bishop, Ar-
thur 0. Wheeler, James W. Storey,
Peter Decker, O. E. Wilson, Charles N.
Wood, Wallace Dann and others. They
all report a glorious time.
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock-
holders of the Fairfield County Nation-
al bank will be held on Tuesday, J anu-
ary 12th, 1897, for election of directors.
The stockholders of the National
Bank of Norwalk will hold their annual
meeting Tuesday Morning, January
12th, 1897. ,.
The Central National bank stock-
holders will elect directors at their an-
nual meeting to be held Tuesday, J anu-
ary 12th, 1897.
The Fairfield County Agricultural
society will hold its ragga? .r annual
meeting at the office of 2?, sooety, at
Nofwalk Park, Wednesday December
16th, at 9 o’clock, a. m..
‘ Licenses Granted.
The County Commissioners were in
session at South Norwalk this morning,
granting licenses. This is the last visit
for that purpose the Commissioners will
make this year.
' Up to noon to-day the following li"
censes had been granted: James Mc-
Gough, H. Campbell and John Mc-
Govern.’ .
The application of Mrs. M - Fahan
was refused, and the County Commis-
sioners have notified her to stop selling
or suffer the penalty of the law. l
IT wAs NOLLEII.
A New Canaan Case” Fur—
nishe‘s an Interesting .
Story. ,
Sarah Lairigan, Fined $45 and Costs.
The criminal court of Common Pleas,
yesterday, furnished an interesting
story to the audience who had assem-
bled there. It was a matter that orig-
inated [in New Canaan and came to'
this court (in an appeal by the defen-
dant, who believed that the justice in
his own town had not rendered. a j ndg-
ment that in his opinion was just. The
defendant was Millard Osborne of New
Canaan and he was arraigned on a
charge of assaulting David N. Lock-
wood and John Davidson. All of the
men concerned in the affair are farmers
and a large number were in court pre-
pared to testify in the case. The latter
ended abruptly about noon, when a
nolle was entered to each count by
Prosecuting Attorney Light, who dis-
covered that the matter was fast de-
veloping into a question of the title of
certain land in New Canaan and he in-
formed the court that such questions
were for the considera‘ion of a civil
tribunal and he did not- carc to proceed
further. Attorney Gray of Norwalk
appeared in the interest of the accused
and intended to have put on a number
of farmers to support the theory of the
defendant.
It appears that Osborne is the owner
of certain real estate consisting mostly
of woodland in the town of New Ca-
naan. For some time past there has
been a contention as to the boundary
line and ownership of the property.
Mr. David N. Lockwood claimed to
have an interest in it and when he at-
tempted - to assert his alleged rights.
there was trouble. Mr. Osborne erect-
ed a gate on the premises and informed
Mr. Lockwood that if he passed through
its passage, he must take the conse-
quences. Mr. Lockw00d, however,
did not scare and bo‘lly went to the
property to assert his rights. There
was a conflict in which Mr. Lockwood
came out second best, when Mr. David-
son appeared on the scene and attempt-
ed to interfere. But Mr. Osborne was
prepared for the occasion and soon his
second, opponent fell at his feet and he
sighed for more foes to conquer.
two WNS the limit and both men were
satisfied to stop. Osborne was arrested
and fined 31 and costs for each assault
by the justice. Then came the appeal.
The trial yesterday a. m. consumed the
entire time of the court and as it, pro-
gressed it was evident from the exami-
nation of the witnesses by the counsel
for the defendant. that the question of
title would be discussed at length.
When this was an assured fact rather
than spend several days in the examina-
tion of a large complement of farmers,
the case was nolled. ' Mr. Osborne left
the court room with a smile.
The case against Edward Hart, the
East Bridgeport boy who was convict-
ed in the lower court of breach of the
peace was nolled. Young Hart with
several other boys removed the man
hole cover from a sewer in East Bridge-
port on Hallowe’en day and as a result
Luther S. Brocious fell and sufl'ered a
Iracture of his right leg.
Sarah Lirrigan who was before the
court on several- counts for violating
the law was fined $545 and costs. The
latter amounted to almost as much as
the fine but the" accused. paid it and
considered herself fortunate.
Frank O’Hara of Danbury forfeited a
bond of $100. ' He was charged with an
asault upon Patrick Hurley.
‘
Distinguished Gallantry.
A medal of honor was awarded in
Washington, yesterday, to Lieutenant
John C. Curtis, late of the Ninth Con-
necticut Volunteers, and now residing
at Bridgeport, for most distinguished
gallantry in action at the battle of Ba-
ton Rouge, La., Aug. 5 1862. During
this engagement, Lieut. Curtis volun-
tarilly sought the line of battle alone,
and unaided captured two prisoners,
driving them before him to regimental
head-quarters at the point of the bayo.
net.
Her Sight Restored.
Miss Helen Beers 50 years old, a reef-
dent of Newtown who has been blind
from her birth with ”congenital catar-
act," was operated upon by Dr. F. M.
Wilson at. the Bridgeport Hospital re-
cently and she can now see as well as
any one whose sight has been restored
by an operation. The fact that she has
been blind for so long makes the case a
remarkable one in the annals of medi-
cal history. Miss Beers was educated
at the Perkins’ Institute for the Blind
at Boston.
Recent Deaths.
Mrs. Mila Austin died in Norgvich,
yesterday, aged 79 years.
Carrie A., only daughter of J. Edward
and the late Clarissa Comstock died
Tuesday, aged 36 years. The funeral
will take place from her late home in
Wilton, to-morrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. The deceased was universally
beloved dnd' respected. She was a
member of the Congregational church.
Advertise in the Guerra.
But.
Homemaker. +-
A Tree Falls With Rudolph
Paulovitch Perched on its
Branches.
Taken to the Hospital in the Ambulance.
Rudolph Paulovitch lies on one of the
cots at the hospital suffering from a
fracture to one of his legs below the
knee. ..
Paulovitch was in the employ of
Stone Mason Charles G. Hoyt. Yes-
terday ,afternoon he was engaged in
felling a tree. After cutting for a
while at the base of the tree. he climbed
up into the branches for the purpose of
tying a guy rope.
As he was about to slip the rope over
a convenient limb, hisweight overbal-
anCed the tree and down it went with a
crash with its load of human freight.
It was found that Paulovitch had suf-
fered serious injury. The ambulance
was summoned by Dr. W. C. Burke,
Jr. and the victim Was taken to the hos-
pital where his injuries were cared for.“
He has a wife and two children de-
pend nt up n him for support.
... ._______.
WILLIT'RY A new PLAN.
A Stamford Church to Have a New Form
of Government.
The Congregational church of Stam-
ford held' its annual meeting last night
and took a step which will have a large
bearing upon its future history. It.
voted almost unanimously to become
incorporated under a recent enactment
of the Legislature, making possible
such a condition. The value of this
action was made apparent by the con-
tributions of information as the value
of such a step and the illogical state of
affairs which has existed in so many
Connecticut churches, much to the sor-
row of some of them. The dual organ-
izations under which churches in this
state and Massachusetts have prosecuted
their work, is a legacy of olden times,
when Congregationalism was the State
church. Any person, whether a mem-
ber of the church, or not, who is of le-
gal age, is eligible to membership in
the society.
many instance: there have been those
in control of the property who were
not altogether ' in sympathy with the
methods and policy of the church using
it. This has often proved. a source of
trouble and not infrequently schisms.
That a church should be dependent
for its sustenance upon a secular organ-
ization, made up of persons not always
members of the church,or of any church
is incongruous. In Massachusetts, a
number of Congregational Churches
have been deprived of their rights, and
the church property converted to Uni-
tarian purposes through the operation
of this custom. In fact, evidences of
the workings of this system are at hand
in the nearby hamlet of Sound Beach.
The First Church of that village split
on this very rock two years ago.
The action taken does not do away
with the society nor give the church
the control of the property, but pre-
pares it to receive it legally when the
society shall agree to a transfer.
Rector Receives Congratulations.
The Ladies’ and St. Agnes Guilds of
St. Luke’s Church. Noroton, tendered
their rector, Rev. Louis French, a re-
ception in the Sunday school rooms,
Wednesday evening, in honor of the
completion of one-third of a century of
his pastorate. About 200 persons came
to congratulate the rector on his long
term of service and to wish him added
years of usefulness. Among the clergy
present were Rev. E. H. Coley of St.
John’s Church, Stamford; Rev. S. J.
Austin of the Congregational Church,
Darien, and Rev. Father T. M. O’Brien
of St. John’s R. C. Church, Norotonu
Street Railway Notes.
One of the employees of the road is
soon to wed a South Norwalk young
lady. '
Conductor Adams has parted com-
'pany with an ulcerated tooth and is
again on duty.
Motorman Andrews spent yesterday
in New York. '
Utility man “Joe” Haley is getting
in readiness for a fishing trip at some
of the nearby lakes.
New Haven Mall Injured.
E. Chadbourn, proprieior of the
Windsor Hotel of New Haven, was
struck by a train in Bridgeport, last
night. where he was attendinga meet-
ing of Pyramid Temple, Mystic
Shrine. He was taken on the same
train to New Haven. His skull was
fractured and he will probably die.
. l. o. o. r. ‘
Rabaosa Encampment, I. O. O. F.
met last evening and conferred the
second degree on two candidates. Of-
ficers‘were also placed in nomination.‘
It was voted to hold a special meeting
next Thursday at which time the third
degree will be conferred.
District deputy Readman will install
the officers of Nelson..Lo-dge. Sons got
- St. George, at Danbury, next Monday
night. ' . ' ' ' j
It has come about that in'—
“ HERE AND THERE.
An Epitome of Happenings of
Interest to the Public.
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil.
——Carbonette at Lewis’. D. 5 if
The Daughters of Erin met last even-
ing.
To-day is short calendar day in the
Superior Court.
——Union beer only is sold at J. H.
Gormley’s saloon, on Main street. -
A regular mes—tinmhe Fire Relics
will be held to-night.
John Tierney has returned home
from a trip to Virginia.
—Buy your candy where its made,
at Colby & Smith’s, N orwalk and South
Norwalk stores.
The North Center school will give an
entertainment this evening.
~Home-made sausage at Smith’s, 55
Main street. d 10-2~t
The Company F basket-ball teams
had a practice game last night.
Nine tramps were furnished with
lodging at the station-house last night.
—Home-made sausage, fresh every
day, at Smith’s. Main street. (1 10 2-t
There was the usual good attendance
at the dance in Broad River, last even-
ing.
——Smith’s.home.made sausage is the
best, 55 Main street. (1 10-2-t
There was a cock fight on Spring
Hill, Wednesday’ night. Several bat-
tles were fought.
—Have you tried any of Colby &
Smith’s bakery; its the finest in town.
Benjamin Fish, Mrs. Callias Bey’s
will return to Bridgeport to reside.
-—See “After the Theatre,” by Ham-
bidge, in Truth to-morrow. All trains
and news stands.
The burial of Clifford, the ten year
old son of William M. and Emily Hub-
bell of New York, took place at Union
cemetery this morning.
The funeral of the late John W.
Street will be attended from the Chapel
of Our Holy Saviour, to-morrow morn-
ing, at 10:30 o’clock, Rev. S. B. Pond,
officiating.
Chief Bradley arrested Will'am
Gormley for intoxication this moring,
and placed him in the statiomhouse.
Gormley resisted and the Chief says at.
tempted to bite him, but changed his
mind after receiving a tap on the head
from a locust in the good right hand ‘of
the chief. _____
—Colby Sr Smith have the largest line
of fancy boxes and ornaments in the
“Twin Cities,” '
Two Tramway cars jumped the up
track on Wall street near Water street,
this morning, causing considerable de-
lay. Later one of the Street Railway
cars jumped the tracks at the same
point. The accidents were caused by
the spreading of the rails at that point.
A gang ofmen was early at work mak-
ing necessary repairs.
0
Disease Among Oysters.
Baltimore oyster dealers refuse to buy
bivalves from Fishing Bay. The eye-
ters on those grounds have become af-
fected with green gills, a disease which
can be contracted by the person eating
the oyster, it causing intense nausea.‘
The disease is caused by the absence of
ly salt. Another theory is that the oys-
ters are poisoned by something they
eat. More than one hundred dredging
boats that had been working in Fishing
Bay have been withdrawn and efforts
will be made to prevent the sale of any
oysters taken from the infected beds.
May Prove Fatal. ‘
John Burritt, a painter living in
Stratford fell from a ladder to the
ground, a distance of thirty feet and
sustained injuries that may prove fatal.
The victim is now at the hospital with
his right leg broken in two places and
his body a mass of bruises.
brother says that it is not true that she '
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The Latest Ads. Received Be-
' fore Going to Press.
By the People and For the People:
DIED.
HUBBELL.—In New York Dec
Clifford. only son of Williariielt'IlPifdd9 £36;
gégubbell, aged 9 years, 9 months and 9
MIDDLEBROOK.—At the home of her son-in-
Iaw, Mr. C. J. Betta, Pueblo, Col,,Tuesday.
November 24th, Jane. Daggett. widow of
the late George B. Middlebrook, of Nor-
walk. Conn,. aged 74 years and 9 months.
WANIED,
WANTED.—A situation to do genTn'Ii-l
housework. Apply No. 9 Grant street. Nor.
walk. , 7-311 1
, FOR SAL E.
(:5 .SAIiilPr—Benedict.1{dor£w]i§i‘lk. newsdeal-
15 89 ing an exce en ountain P
and Hdlder for 250. Call and see it. not!”
5’ . 1'0 RENT.
0 RENT—Five rooms on first floor; good
location. $10 per month for small family.
Apply to S. B. WILSON. Builder, 92 Wall street.
N orwalk. d1 t-tf
Central National Bank.
NORWALK, CONN.. Dec, 11. 1896.
NOTICE
, The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of this bank for the election of
Directors will be held at the banking
rooms on Tuesday, January 12th, 1897.
Polls open from 11 a. m. to 12 m.
WM. A. CURTIS, Cashier,
Fairfield County National Bank.
NORWALK, CONN., Dec. 11. 1896.
- NOTICE
The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of this bank, for the election of
Directors for the ensuing year, will be
held at their Banking House, on Tues-
day the 12th day of January, 1897.
Polls open from 11 a. m. to 12 m.
L. C. GREEN, Cashier.
The National Bank of Norwalk
Capital $240,000.
NORWALK CONN., Dec. 10, 1896,
NOTICE.
Th "DDI‘lul meeting of the Stockhold-
ers uf this hank for the election of
Directors, will be held at the banking
house On Tuesday, January 12th, 1897.
Polls open from 10 a. m. to 12 m.
H. P. PRICE, Cashier.
NOTICE
Fairfield County Agricultural So-
ciety.—-The regular Annual Meeting
of the society will take place at the
offices of said Society, Norwalk
Park, Wednesday, December 16,
1896, at 9 a. m.
GEORGE CLARK, President.
HOYT’S THEATRE
Wed. and Thurs. Dec. l6 and IT.
_ JOHN W. ISHAM’S -
A Two-Season Success.
COMEDY, SPECIALTIES, OPERA.
40 Vocalists Headed by 40
The Great American Soprano.
HENRY JACKSON. Tenor. ' u '
MR. and MRS. TOM Merrirosn.
PRICES : —1 O, 20, 30 and 50c.
MIRTH, MELODY, MERRIMEIT,
B E S S l E L E E
N 05 a dull moment. . No displeasing feature.
Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s stores
Hoyt’s Theatre,
To-NIGHT
THE LITTLE MERRYMAkER
MINNIE
——IN——
"TWO ORPHANS”
Prices, I 0, 20 and 30 cents.
4—MATINEES-44
Wednesday. Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Matinee prices 10 cents to all parts of the
house for everybody. Seats on sale at Plates
ted s and Pinneo’s stores.
“A New York Boy” Saturday Night.
HEATING SEQVES,
At Reduced Prices!
ELECTRIC 01L HEATERS
With Pure Combustion.
New Patte_rns' In Lam s. Ding
nor-gr Taller Ware, ancy
Chlna_& Housefumlsh-
mg Goods. '
F. J. CURTIS a CO.
23 MAIN smear, Hermann.
_ Piano Lessonss.
.cnonen w. BRADLEY. (can hter
., of the lateWm. R. Nash.) gives a cent
an satisfactory instructions on the Plans at
her home No. 193 Main street.
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