Founded-.in1800.l VOL. Xcvn.—No 3 NATIONAL GAPITAL The Oklahoma Free Homestead Bill Passed by the Senate. Diplomatlo Corps Re‘oeption. . GAZETTE’S BUREAU, 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON. JAN. 14. DEAR GAZETTE:—Both Houses were in session today. 0 o o The Oaklahoma Free Hemestead bill passed the Senate after sundry import- ant amendments. It provides that all settlers on the Indian lands shall be en- titled to patents, on payment of the usual and customary fees, and that no further charge of any kind shall be re- quired. ‘ - o o . o The‘} Senate Postal Committee will take up on Saturday, the second class or publication bill, to increase postage rates. This bill provides for the trans- fer from the second class, at one cent per pound,to the third class,at one cent for four ounces, of printed books issued as serials, sample copies of newspapers and newspapers returned to the publish- ers from agents. Senator Chandler proposed to-day, several amendments to the bill, one of which fixes the rate on Sunday newspa- pers at three cents per pound. o o o In the House the bill making oleo- margerine and other imitation dairy products subject to the laws of the States into which they are transported, was passed. 0 o o ‘ The supporters of the Pacific Rail- way Funding bill, which was defeated in the House on Monday, have not given up their hope of getting through some sort of legislation under which the indebtedness of the roads to the government can. be extended. ‘ o 0 80_ Senator Sherman left Washington to-night for Canton. 0 o o To-‘night the President and Mrs. Cleveland are giving their first official reception to the Diplomatic Corps. o o o ‘The other Foreign diplomats here are opposed to the arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. 0 o . 0 Several leading democratic Senators ‘ base their opposition to the Arbitration treaty upon the fact that Secretary Olney permitted it to be cabled to Lon- don before its transmission to the Sen- ate and was thus first given to the pub- lic .‘Iy a London newSpaper. ‘ o o o Congressman Hill expresses himself greatly pleased with the Brosius bank- . ing bill which has just passed the House and which authorizes the establishing of National Banks on a capital as small as $20,000. Hill is sure the bill if it becomes a law, will greatly relieve the money stringency in the small villages South and .West. 0 o o The annual report of the civil ser- vice commissioners made public to-day, provides for examinations in Connecti- cut ‘at Hartford March 26th, 1897, and will be for clerks, stenographers, type- writters, railway .mail clerks, watch- men, blacksmiths, carpenters, lock- smiths, masons, millers, plumbers, ' stone cutters and stone fitters, tinners, printers, electrotypers and other me- - . chanical trades. l'. ‘4 'Betts. 2d W.; Special Notice. This is the month when merchants want to sell their goods more impera- tively than any other of the year. In February also it is neither spring-time or harvest, hay nor grass. Hence the Isagacious merchant who knows his business, will now increase his adver- tising announcements. The GAZETTE ofi'ers the very best of mediums to that end, as it circulates most largely among those people who are likely to become purchasers. ___,’.———-———- 0.0 ~— ,0flicers Installed. The following officer‘s of Kabaosa En- campment, No. 9, I. O. 0. F., were in- stalled last night by D. D. G. P. Charles H. Ghermann: Charles W. Lit- tell, 0. P.; Victor S. Selleck, H. P.; Elward L.,Street. S. W.; St. John ' Merrill, 8.; B. S. Keith, 'T.; Fletcher Van Ho'osear, J. W.; John F. Haley, G.; J. F. Kenney, O. 5.4 Edgar Dim- mon, I. S. : James Farrel, 1st W. : Jared F. S. Ambler, 3d W.: William Csterbanks, 4th W.‘; Eben .Eaton and C. W. Hodges, G. of T.’ a J A n Entertaining and Instmctive Home J onrnal,Especmlly Devoted to Local News and Interests. NORWALK, CQNN.. FRIEAYJANUARY I5. 18974—12 PAGES FRISKYHOBIIES. They Are Arrested, Locked Up ‘ and Fined. Two of Them Fight in Tramp Quarters. Last evening complaint was made to Captain Dann that there was a man on West avenue in an intoxicated condi- tion who was soliciting alms and acting in an insulting manner. The Captain went after the fellow but says that he eluded him and ran up Bel- den avenue and out of sight. The Cap- tain returned and notified Officer More’- house who found the man on the ave- nue and landed him in the station- house. ‘ This morning in the Town Court room he gave his name as James De- vine, and Judge Hubbell fined him $3 for intoxication, and sentenced him to fifteen days in jail for vagrancy. Another vagrant who gave his name as James Brennan was given lodging in the tramp quarters last evening, and being pretty drunk proceeded to pick a quarrel with his fellow lodgers singling out one Frank Holden as the special object of his spleen. The other lodgers formed a ring and the two men went at it hammer-and-tougs, with the result that Brennan was knocked down. Officer Morehouse was sent for and landed both men in cells, and this morning escorted them before Judge Hubbell. Brennan was found guilty of intoxication, breach of the peace, and fined altogether $13 without costs. Holden was found guilty of assault and breach of the peace and was fined $10. Execution of sentence was sus- pended. , Pictures of Old Norwalk. Mr. George I. Buxton has been to the pains and expense of exhuming sundry pictorial illustrations of the main streets and chief buildings in ancient N orwalk. These he has had carefully reengraved, so as to be used in Rev. Mr. Selleck’s History of Nor- walk. Mr. Buxton secured the orig- ginals from Ballou's Drawing Room Companion of the year 1854. He has a copy of the Center Union school, as originally built, and which was burned Jan. 25th, 1851. A view of Main street up from Wa’li‘ street, showing the old Connecticut Hotel, (now the Boston Store) with William E. Bissell’s Drug store and stage office in the basement. Also the Mrs. Gray building, north of the old mill, Gould D. J enning’s store and E. B. Bennett’s, next above. The most interesting illustration is that of Wall street(ancient State street) from the old mill pond, now covered by the GAZETTE Building, west as far as the old Fairfisld County Bank Building. Mr. Buxton greatly desires to pro- cure any other old pictures and draw- ings of local streets and buildings and especially of the old wooden bridge and mill, and will be grateful to any one who can finish any such or give infor- mation where they can be obtained. Another Grand Concert: Professors Gibson and Hendee have in contemplation the giving at Lock- wood’s Hall in the near future. another superb concert, which shall outrival their recent Philharmonic treat given the Norwalk lovers of cultured music. The present one will probably be pre- sented the public in the form of a sub— scription concert, so that these worthy professors of the divine art of melody and song may not, as before. he victim- ized by another severe pecuniary loss. We know the public will be more than ready tosnbscribe to such a giiarantee from 1083 upon the assurance of lany such highly meritorious entertainment enterprise that they are willing to en- gage in. It would be a drawing card to invite the exquisitely melodious songbird, Miss Kennedy, here again. A High Standard. The Danbury News keeps the follow- ing noble sentiment, uttered by its late Editor, Mr. J. M. Bailey, now deceased, constantly at its editorial head. It is to be regretted that more papers do not act upon the same generous and ex- alted plane:—. “I prefer that the files of The News should be a chronicle of the good deeds of my own townsmen rather than a record of their weaknesses and follies.” ‘Ov Sues for Damages. The case of Louis Schweizer vs. John Barthel, both of this place, was [on trial in the Common Pleas court yesterday. Schweizer claimed $300 damages for malicious prosecution. It will be re- membered that he was arrested some months ago on the charge of assaulting Barthel with intent to kill but when the case was tried was acquitted. “ l i terday. .HERE ANIL THERE. ,_ An Epitome of Happenings of Interest to the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. -—Carbonnette at Lewis'. D 5 tf The Red Men will meet and organize to-night. ' Miss Lane is ill at her home on the’ Green, Rev. Charles M. Selleck spent yester- day in New York city, Read the St. Paul Mission advertise- ment in another column. Charles E. Mills of Syracuse, an oil dealer, is visiting friends in town. The officers of the Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H. were installed last night. Twenty-two tramps were given lodg- ing at the Hotel Howard, last night. Mrs. Charles Sturges of Lincoln ave- nue, lost a gold stick-pin, yesterday. Miss Mary Selleck of East avenue, visited friends in Stamford, yesterday. Mrs. Clark of NeW'Bochelle is visit- ing her sister Mrs. Hunter, on East avenue. Donnelly and Girard in “My Friend from India,” at Hoyt’s Opera House, to-night. Thus far this month 318 tramps have been provided with lodgings at the tramp quarters. Mrs. M. Ratchford is ill at her home on Main street, suffering from an at- tack of influenza. Robert L. Shepherd representing the Bridgeport Farmer as a‘ reporter was in town to-day. Mrs. Charles F. Osborne and son, of East avenue, left yesterday for a trip to Washington, D. C. ' Anumber of lads assembled at the home of Eddie Kelly last evening and organized a social club. Mrs. Webster Davis of North Wilton, is visiting her daughter Mrs. Ferris Gay of this city. Mrs. M. M. Meeker’s millinery class is in session this afternoon at the Gen- tral club rooms. .—The best meats and at the lowest prices at Gregory’s Wall street market. Professor Newell is soon‘to start a dancing class for little children. 'He already has a class of thirty youngsters. The class in Parliamentary Law, un- der the direction of Mrs. T. K. Noble met at the Central club rooms, yester- day. Frederick Gershom Bennett died in New Milford, yesterday, aged 74 years. He was one of the oldest undertakers in the state. The condition of George Shellhoss is reported as being critical. He is suf- fering from an attack of acute tuber- culosis. —Don’t forget that Saturday Jan. 23d, Will be the last day on which you can get Four of the LargeDolIar Bot- tles of “Santos” for, $100. Santos adv. agency 33 Main street, Norwalk. Thomas C. Platt Was nominated last night for'the United States Senate by the republican caucus in Albany, his vote being 142 to 7 for Joseph H. Choate. The Poverty sociable given at St. John & Eiedlers hall at Broad River last evening, was a pleasing affair. So far as appearances went it was ay'pover- ty stricken crowd, but everybody seemed to be happS'. . The funeral of the late Eli R. L. Kent willbe attended from the home of his sister, Mrs. George W. Mills on Mott avenue, tomorrow afternoon, ev. Mr. Kavanagh, officiating. The deceased was a war veteran. Mrs. Charles Brown of Elm street suffered a severe attack of neuralgia of the stomach on Wall street yesterday afternoon. She was assisted into Weed’s drug store and Dr. Gregory summoned, and later she was able to go home. Mrs. Agnes Baldwin, wife of Profes- sor Charles Sears Baldwin. of Ya le died at the'New- Haven Hospital, yes- Mrs. Baldwin’s maiden name was Miss Agnes Irwin, daughter of Colonel Richard B. Irwin, of the Uni- r ted States Army. > TOWNS Inossrsonsss. Totallliiilelitedness of Towns, Cities, Bor- ' . ogfihs and counties s4,ooo,ooo More Than in l892. Corrip‘troller Mead has prepared the returnspf the indebtedness and expen- diturssfof the towns. cities, boroughs and cohhties of the state. The data is as of Octid, 1896, the expenditeres being for tl’ihilyear ending on that date. The total Vii‘idebtedness of all the towns, cities, ,ghoroughs and counties is $24,- 581,066;'55.‘ This is an. increase of $3,- 954,008Lf07 over the amount of 1892. Twirtowns, four boroughs, and one county" report no indebtedness what- ever. 'Ths towns are Beacon Falls and Sharon; boroughs, Colchester, New Canaan, Naugatuck and Newtown'(Nau. gatuck hasadebt as a town and the borough of Newtown is reported as “no treasurer elected, and no business transacted”) The cities, exclusive of those which are also towns, show the following: Total debt $6,739,692.91; taxes raised, $1,567,855.10; interest on debt, $265,- 373.77; expended on streets, $375,781.01; salaries, $91,144,03; schools (New Ha- ven only), $372,542.25; police, $296,401.- 26; fire department, $234,602.40. The boroughs have a total indebted- ness of $707,090.70. They raised by taxation, $125,001.39; spent for interest, $28,159.25; for roads, $33,520.30; sal- aries, $4,644.40; police, $11,502.33; fire‘ department, $22,332.99. ' The seven counties, New London having no debt, have a total debt of $446,418.91. They raised by taxation in 1896, $94,190.72; expended for inter- est, $13,213.91; roads, $26,720.42; sal- aries, $45,215.65. The state summary shows the follow- . ingi'figures: Total indebtedness, $24,- 581,066.55; raised by taxation in 1896, $6,639,717.81; expended for interest on debt, $963,041.55; for roads.'$1.827,976.- 91; for paupers, $650,105.94; salaries, $389,399.99; for schools, $1,919,369.18; police. $500,492.81; fire department, $478,730L29. The ‘town deposit fund by counties is as follows: Hartford, $126,973.12; New Haven, $109,929. 96; New London, $112,- 600.77, Fairfield, $123,814.04; Windham, $64,077.09; Litchfield,$106,941.69; Mid- dlesex, $62,684.60; Tolland, $48,051.07. .‘ THE WHEELMEN’S CONTEST Captain Wheeler is Still Holdiug First Position. The Wheelmen’s contest for the GA- ZETTE’S Washington inaugural trip has not changed since yesterday, with the exception that Captain Wheeler of the Twin City Wheelmen has further in- creased his lead and Robert Cotter has jumped into third position. —To the Ladies. Special bargains for Friday and Sat- urday at the Bazaar 25 Main street in Wool fascinators hoods, linen tray, cloths. towels 5c up and handkerchiefs 2 for 50. 2-t Westport. 0. Deputy Sheriff Frederick Kemper on Wednesday arrested James Bradley, Daniel Harris and William Cree, all of Westport, supected of beingthe par- ties who committed the burglaries and thefts of hams in the villiage a few nights ago. Some of the hams were found in their possession. They were ‘bound over for trial in the Superior court and were taken to jail yesterday. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Congrega- tional society was held last evening. Reports from the diferent church com- ‘mittees were read and were of a pleas- ing nature. The old board of oflicers was re-elected. The number of deaths in the society for last year was 11; thirty-one new members were added, a gain of eleven over the previous year. 4.. Ouartermaster General’s Appointments. General Lewis N. Van Keuren, Quar- termaster-general, has re-appo’inted M. J. Wise and Miss Saidie M. Merwin of Windsor clerks in his office. He has also re-oppointed Captain George A. Cornell armorer at the state arsenal. , Whist. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mott entertained a party of whist players last night at their home on Elm Street. The Main Street Whist club met at the home of '.\(301incilman Eugene L. Boyer, Wednesday evening, o~ No Sho Calendar. There will be no ort calhndar ses- sion in the Superior 'ourt to-day but J udge Prentice will he the arguments in the Porter—Bitch car instead. . I —Advertise in the G - 7 A [$1.00 a Year A * PRICE Two CENTS ~ lllc lllll LEI ‘ ~ 4:??? .43 “9 iv”: I this... it .Itafd‘ ’JLI “I'LL—1 BE 'NAUGUHATED llT _. WASHINGTON on Mlncn 4 I '2 . J. A" 2.5.". . ,_ .,Z 00 YOU WANT TO BE THERE 3m IF.Y0ll ARE A MEMBER}.OFIEAlWHEEL‘ZlGLIIB YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO 60 AT THE lilZETTE’S EXPENSE.‘ .rrr-.. ‘ ' , IIIISTLE FOB VOTES All! VIII. .President William McKinley, of Ohio, will be inaugurated at Washington, D. C, on the 4th of March. Extensive prep- arations are now being made to make the civic and military parade the largest ever seen in the 'capital city. I Thousands of visitors from all over the United States will be present to witness the grand spectacle. ~ Would you like to be present and see the great sight? If; so, and are a member of any wheel 'club in ,Fairfield County, you are eligible to contest for the EVENING GAZE’I’I‘E’S mm w free excursion ticket to Washingtonj'lzmm IN OUR PROPOSITION, _.;' 3%” The EVENING GAZETTE will present to the member of @y wheel club in Fairfield County receiving the highest number of votes, at free ticket to Washington and relurn on the occasion of President McKinley’s inauguration. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. No one can contest for the EVENING GAZETTE’S ticket unless a member of some wheel club in Fairfield County. Anyone connected with thisoffice, either directly or indirectly, are de- barred, and votes sent in for any employee, or for any relative of an employee, will not be counted.- _ _ THE VOTING. ' The winner will be determined by a vote of the readers of the EVENING GAZETTE, the veting to close at 8 o’clock p. in. Thursday, February 25th, 1897, and the result to be an- nounced on Friday, February 26. In order to facilitate the voting and for the convenience of the voters the. official ballotbelow will be printed in these columns every day, which is to be cutout, and the blank lines filled in by the voter, with the name of the candidate, the club of which he is a member, and his address, and sent to the GAZETTE office. ‘ mmmmmmmm' mag INAEEERATNN 9F MEKINLEY. ,3, MARCH 4th, l897d EVENING -:- GAZETTE’S -:- FREE -:-'TICKET. g g t. Name . Club mmmmmmnms , Address . mmmmmmawmmmm mam >——Q+Q+.—t-+~o——<.__._ William A. 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