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NORWALK. CONN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 48971—12 PAGES. ”

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_ NATIDNMAPITAL

Liquor and Immigration Bills
Considered in the
Senate.

The House Occupied With District Appro-
priations.

GAZETTE’S BUREAU, 1
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET,
WASHINGTON, FEB. 4. i

DEAR GAZETTEt—Both branches were
in session to-day. .
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In the Senate, the regular annual
bill to prohibit the sale of liquorsin the
capitol restaurants, was discussed with
the usual result—no action.
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The Immigration Bill to restrict
illiterate immigration was taken up and
sent back to Conference Committee.
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Senator Vilas continued his argument
against the Nicaragua canal bill.
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In the House. the day was occupied
by éonsideration of the District of Col-
umbia Appropriation and other unim-
portant measures.
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The work of framing the new tarifl“
law has been well advanced by the re-
publicans of the ways and means com-
mittee. The agricultural schedule was
nearly concluded to-day. The wine
and spirit schedule has not yet been
passed upon by the full committee, but
it will follow substantially the McKin-
ley rates. The agricultural schedule of
the McKinley law has been adopted n1-
m‘ost without the erasure of a line.
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One of the most important changes
is on live stock, which are covered by
a blanket provision of the, existing law
for all live animals at 20 per cent. ad
valorem. The rate under the new law
will be $5 per head on cattle more than
one year old, and 25 cents ad valorem
on cattle valued above $20.
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Other items on which McKinle
rates are restored‘are salt, twelve cents
per 100 pounds in packages and eight
cents when in bulk; starch two cents
per pound, milk 5 cents per gallon and
poultry 20 per cent. Eggs go back to
five cents per dozen and berries to the
the old McKinley rate.
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' . The committeeis waiting the meet-

ing of the wool growers and wool
manufacturers here next week before
deciding upon the rates on these
articles. A rate of eight cents per
pound upon all classes of wool has been
suggested as a probable comprise upon
the raw product.
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Leading members expressed to-day
satisfaction at the progress made,
which covers nearly half of the printed
text of the tariff schedule.

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All engagements of Liliuokalani, ex-
Queen of-Hawaii, have been cancelled
and she will remain In her room. An
attack of influenz; necessitates this.

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In a month from today there will be
a change of occupants in the White
House, and in anticipation of this there
is already a general packing of the per-
sonal effects of President Cleveland
and his family. These arebeing made
ready for shipment to his newly pur-
chased home in Princeton.

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General Horace Porter, grand mar-
shal, says that the inauguration parade
in Washington, March 4 next, will be
the most spectacular affair of the kind
ever seen at the National capital.

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The Rev. Father Nihil of the North
avenue Roman Catholic church at
Bridgeport, spent the day here. Con-
gressman Hill introduced him to Presi-
dent Cleveland, the secretary of war
and others, and then took him to the
Capitol.

THE WHEELMEN’S CONTEST

 

 

George Allen of the Aloha Club Increasing
' His Lead.

 

The only change recorded to-day in'
the GAZETTE’S inaugural trip, is the in-
crease in his vote made by George Allen
of, the Alpha club.

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Connecticut Probate Assembly.

The annual meeting of the Connecti-
cut Probate assembly will’be held at
the capitol Wednesday,’ February 10,
1897, at 10:30 a. m. The officers for the
\ensuing year will be chosen and ques-
tions for discussion will be in order at

this meeting.

 

 

JOHN .ADDISO‘NT PORTER,
Who has accepted the post of Private Secretary
to President—elect McKinley.

 

WILL audios u.

The Gallows Stare Thomas F.
Kippie in the Face.

The Plea oflnsanity Disregarded.

 

Thomas F. Kippie, formerly of South
Norwaik, charged with the murder of
his wife on the night OtJdnll'tl‘V 9. last,
by shooting her. was convicted in the
Superior court in New Haven yesterday
afternoon of murder in the first degree.
Thejury brought in a verdict in the
case at 2:55 o’clock after being out
nearly four hours deliberating.

When the foreman announced that
'the jury had found Kippie guilty of
murder in the first degree there was a
general feeling of surprise among the
many spectators in the court room. It
was believed that Kinpie would escape
with a verdict of murder in the second
degree in view of the evidence pro-
duced at diff:rent stages of the trial
showing the character of the woman
he murdered. Kippie showed no Signs
of emotion.

It was feared that the prisoner who
has been sensational in his conduct
throughout the trial, would make a
scene when the jury announced the
verdict, but contrary to this expecta-
tion Kippie sat in the prisoner’s chair
and didn’t move. His face became pale
and though he weakened he did not be-
tray any signs of the terrible mental
strain which he'was suffering when the
verdict was made known.

The jury was immediately discharged
and'Kippie was remanded in the cus-
tody of the sheriff and was returned to
thejail to await sentence. Under the
law Kippie will be sentenced within ten
days after conviction. Judge Prentice
Will pass sentence in Kippie's case some
time within a week.

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A Hint to Advertisers.

A New Canaan subscriber in renew-
ing his subscription says:

“the GAZETTE seems like an old
friend in our house. It is now 63 years
since my father first subscribed tor the
.GAZETTE. You have my best Wishes
for your future prospeuty.” ‘

The above should be sufficient proof
to the advertiser, that the GAZETTE, as
claimed, goes into the household and

and further, that it is the members of
such families as ‘the above, who are
able to buy what the advertiser has to
sell. ‘
With such a constituency the GAZETTE
does not require the services of a circu-
lation liar, nor is it afraid of a rainy
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Sudden Death. ‘ -

Samuel R. Wilmot, president of the
Wilmot 85 Hobbs Manufacturing Com-
pany, of Bridgeport, dropped dead yes-
terday at his home, on West avenue,
that city. He had been in poor health
for some time. He leaves a’widow, a
son and a daughter.

Death of a Centenarian.

Mrs. Johanna Connors, aged 100
years, died yesterday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Hannah Connors in
Burtville. Mrs..Conners wasthe oldest
Woman in the Naugatuck valley.

 

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is read by every member of the family; ‘

”wu SAVIIIIIER LIFE.

In Flames, Mrs. Henry Fled to
the Yard and Rolled in
a Snow Pile.

 

Kerosene Can Had Exploded.

 

Mrs, Bernard Henry, Jr., twenty-five
years old, oi Bridgeport, was prepar-
ing for the evening meal at half-past
-fonr o’clock yesterday afternoon, and
as the fire was almost out she used ker-
osene to revive it. As she started to
pour theeoil from a can there was a
blinding flash. Mrs. Henry dropped
the can just as it exploded. Her clothes
were instantly wrapped in flames, but
she retained her presence of mind, ran
out of doors, and with a bound jumped
into a deep snowdriit in the back yard.

In show up to her waist Mrs. Henry
rolled and writhed, but the act saved
her life. The snow extinguished the
flames. Meanwhile neighbors had sum-
moned the fire department and the amt
bulance call- was also turned in. She
was removed to a nearby house and
Ambulance Surgeon Hair examined her.

The examination disclosed that her
body and her left hand and arm were
terribly burned. Her .neck was also
scorched. The flames had almost en-
tirely consumed her dress, skirt and
underclothing. While the bums are
not necessarily fatal. her recovery is
doubtful.

The fire did considerable damage to
the house, which is occupied by several
other families. ‘

 

snonr IN HIS Accourhs.

 

AMeriden Florist Missing—An A. 0. H.
. Treasurer.

 

John Galivana Meriden florist, has
disappeared and no trace of him can be
found. Galivan was treasurer of the
local branch of the A. O. H., and a
member of the order announced that
there was ashortage of 3,3000 in the
treasurer’s accounts.

 

Central Club Notes.

The monthly “At Home” at the Gen-
tral Club, Monday evening next, under
the direction of Mrs. G. Willis White,
assisted by the art committee, offers a
very artistic programme. Mrs. Par-
sons is to read a short paper on her
trip abroad, there is to be an exhibi-
tion of several hundred rare photo-
graphs, Mrs. Keep will recite, Miss
Littlejchn will play and Signor Tipaldi
of New York. will play on the mando—
lin,'accompanied by Mr. Gibson.

 

 

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Combination Fair.

Military and Music will be among
the features of a fair lasting for one
week at the Armory. It will open on
Monday February 22d and will be given
under the auspices of 00. D, C. N. G.
and Dwyer’s City of Norwalk band, this
conclusion having been reached at a
joint meeting of committees from the
two organizations held last rnight. A
general committee will 'be appointed

 

this evening. , , , ~

' horses.

HORSE CAR BURNED.

ARelic of What People Rozle in a Few
Years Since Eaten Up.

 

As William A. Pryor was making his
wav home last evening, his attention
Was attracted by a blaze and a volume
of smoke coming from what was some
years since a car used on the old horse
railway line, but more recently utilized
as a cobbling shop by an Italian named
Tocci, and located on the Spring Hill '
road ashort distance from R‘verside
avenue.

Special officer Hunt happened along
about this time and pulled box 21 near
by. About the same time tne fire was
discovered by C. J. Ferris who pulled
box 15, in doing which be shut off the
call from box 21.

Hope Hose chpiny was first to
reach the fire and made a connection
with a hydrmt, but in attempting to
turn on the water found that the water
in the same was frozen.

After some delay a stream of water
was secured, but too late to save the
“building” or “car,” and together
with its contents it was burned to the
ground, entailing a loss of perhaps $150.
The Phoenix Engine and Pioneer
Hook and Ladder companies failed to
make a timely reSponse to the alarm,
which was a startling revelation to the
friends of the companies. It is explain-
ed that the companies were under in-
structions to, when there was snow on
the ground. await the arrival of
This order was this morning
rescinded and the Pioneers were in-
structed to grab the ropes on the truck
and go as far in response to an alarm
as possible, and if “stalled” await the
arrival of horses.

MRS. HIDERNENTEHTAINS

 

 

The Kind Words Circle of King’s Daughters
Have‘a Delightful Time.

 

The “Kind \Vord Circle of King’s
Dgughters” were delightfully entertain-
ed by Mrs. Mary G. Rider, of East
avenue yesterday afternoon. The
young members of the Circle had pre-
pared the following programme which
was rendered in ahighly creditable
manner.

Song by Circle Speed Away
Recitation Edith Foster
Song Hattie Parker
Recitation Eloise Byington
Piano Solo Maud Keeler
Recitation Katie Hunter
Song Bessie Stanley
Recitation Clara Hendricson
So ng Hattie Parker

(Maud Keele r,
IHattie Parker.

‘ Games were then enjoyed and re.
freshments, after which the young
people left for their. homes all voting
they had a happy time.

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Vocal duet .

 

Removal of Mill Hill Cemetery.

In the Senate at Hartford yesterday
Senator Keeler introduced a joint res-
olution authorizing the First Eccles-
iastical Society of Norwalk to sell lands.

This measure has for its object the
removal of the remains and stones from
the old and neglected graves on Town
House Hill to some acceptable plot in
Union or Riverside cemeteries, and the
clearing up of the unsightly and repul-
sive grounds.

The measure provides that any
friends or relatives of any one sepul-

- chered there, may remove their dead

ancestor’s bones, to any new location
desired. It isa movement if carried
out, that will remove a long endured
local disgrace to our town .

Chittim—Kemp. .

Charles D. Chittim and Miss Edna
L. Kemp were married in New York
by Rev. John Williams on Saturday,
Dec. 26th. Mrs. Chittim until a few
days ago wasateacher in one of our
public schools, but it was not generally
known that she was married. . This-fact
will not, however, prevent her manv
friends from wishing her a long and
happy married life. ~

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“ Crib ” for Curtains.

A series of closely contested cribbage
games for a $20 set of Jack Frost lace
curtains was played between Charles
Finch and Thomas McGann on the one
side, and Smith Northrop and A. B.
Slauson name other. The former team
won. The games stood 5 to 5 until the
final. Two more series are to be
played.

 

Deathof Podmore.

J abis Podmore, a moulder in the New
Haven Rolling mill, who attempted
suicide Wednesday by swallowing an
ounce of arsenic. died yesterday. '*

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President William McKinley, of Ohio, will be inaugurated
at Washington, D. C, on the 4th of March. Extensive prep-‘

arations are noW‘bpiug made to make the civic and military

I parade the largest ever seen in the capital city. ’

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 GAZETTE’S
free excursion ticket to Washington.

OUR PROPOSITION.

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club in Fairfield County receiving the highest number of
votes, a free ticket to Washington and return on the occasion
of President McKinley’s inauguration.

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a member of some wheel club in Fairfield County. Anyone

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barred, and votes sent in for any employee, or for any relative
of an employee, will not be counted. I I
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the EVENING GAZETTE, the voting to close at " 8 o’clock p. m. ‘
Thursday, February 25th, 1897, and the result to be an-
nounced on Friday, February 26. ,

In order to facilitate the voting andifor the convenience of
the voters the official ballot below 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

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