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.471. Entertaining and I nstrwctive Home Journal, specially Devoted to Local Wows and I ntefests.
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VOL. XCVII.—-No 13
NORWALK, CONN, FRIDAY. NEARCH 26. l 897.—12 PAGES.
PRICE TWO CENTS
NATIONAL GAPITAL.
The White House Daily Be-
sieged By Place
Hunters.
Federal Dflicers to Serve Got Their Terms.
GAZETTE’S BUREAU,
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, >-
WASHINGTON. MARCH, 25. t
DEAR GAZETTE-The feature at the
White House to-day, was the visit, of
Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina.
He was on hand a few minutes before
10 o’clock. Arthur Simmons. the
colored doorkeeper to the entrance to
the President’s room, didn’t know who
be was when the Senator took a seat in
the lobby. Simmons found out in a
few minutes, and almost collapsed.
President McKinley bad ascertained
that the Senator was waiting and
promptly sent word to have him admit-
ted. The South Carolina man'was one
of the first men to talk with the Presi-
dent, and they had a chat of ten min-
utes, apparently of great interest to
each other.
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RepresentativeCorliss,of Michigan was
introduced to the President and spoke
strongly in favor of the appointment of
It. A. Parker of Detroit to the position
of commissioner of patents. It may not
be inappropriate to say that the im-
pression still prevails that the exBepre-
sentative Butterworth will accept this
position.
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General Powell Clayton was with the
Presidentsome time. He received his
commission as minister to Mexico. Gen.
Clayton will leave for Mexico about the
Second week in May. He will take his
family with him.
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A delegation of about twenty one-
armcd soldiers, w ho were dismissed
from the Government service during
Mr. ”Cleveland’s administration, are to
call on President McKinley this after-
noonto pay their respects. Their ob-
ject is to make a demonstration, so as
to call attention to the alleged un-
friendliness of the Cleveland admini-
stration toward the old soliiers.
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President McKinley has again *an-‘
nounced that he intends to permit the
federal officers in the several states to
serve out their entire terms before ap-
pointing their successors, unless there
is some special reason why they should
not be continued. He reiterated this
statement to members of the New York
delegation who called on him with re.-
lation to the federal offices in New
York state. ‘
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Report has it. to-day that Senator
“Tom” Platt has succeeded in having
the ambassadorship to Germany offered
to Andrew D. White of New York. Mr.
White is said to be acceptableto- the
German people. The selection,'_if true,
is regarded as at variance «with the
views of the Preside-st Sometu ' ‘ ago.
This was that New York had received
her share of first class appointments.
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The presence of the office seeker in
the city is demonstrated no more for-
cibly than by the crush in the lobbies
of the Capitol. For the greater part of
each day'there is a throng of people at
each of the entrances to the House.
waiting to see their representatives.
Most of these are applicants for office
who come every day to hear through
their representatives their prospects for
getting the places they desire or to
solicit them to visit the President and
the heads of departments in their be-
half.
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The meeting of the board of man-
agers of the National Home for dis-
abled volunteer Soldiers adjourned to-
day. The only matter discussed at the
morning session was the question of
the re-organiZition of the management
of the home at Leavenworth. Gen.
Wm. B. Franklin of Hartford, is Pres-
ident of the board.
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General debate on the tariff bill closes
in the house to-night and until the 31st,
whena vote on the bill and amend-
meuts is to be taken, the consideration
will proceed under the five-minute rule
by sections. It is not believed that any
amendment not approved of by the,
committee on ways and means can be
adopted. '
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' The President and all the members
of the cabinet have been invited to visit
the cavalry post at Fort Myer, to-mor-
row afternoon, to witness a special cav-
alry drill. They will beddntertain'ed at‘
luncheon by Col, 8. S. Sumner, 6th
Cavalry, commandant of the post. _
, ~Advertise in THE GAZETTE-2 11' .
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ARE STlLLlN TOWN.
Burglars Continue to Ply Their
Vocation in Town.
They Call at South Norwalk Residences. s
This morning Joseph Davis, who lives
with his parents at 13 Bay View avenue,
got out of bed and while dressing dis-
covered that his trou‘ers were missing.
He called to his father, thinking that
perhaps he had mistaken them for his—
own and put them on.
This particular pair of trou~ers were
of special value to "J oe” as when he
had retired the pockets of the same con-
tained something over $50 in cash and
some checks and other valuables.
_ Mr. Davis, later found his trousers
in one of the rooms on the loWer floor
of the house and that the pockets had
been rifled, the thieves kindly leaving
the checks, keys and other valuables.
Further investigation showed that
the house had been burglarized, the
burglars having gained an entrance by
the old but successful method of using
a pair of nippers to turn‘tbe key in the
back door.
(they then walked through the dining
room to the front stairs which they as-
cended and callied at the first room on
the landing which was occupied by Mr.
I. M. Davis and his son Joseph.
Evidently their visit was a hurried
one as they left a vest containing .a
gold watch undisturbed, but did lift
one containing a cheap silver watch,
which they left minus the watch in com-
pany with the trousers.
So far as could be learned nothing
else had been disturbed, not even the
slumbers of Attorney Leo Davis who
was asleep in an adjoining room.
The robbery occurred after 12 o’clock
as members of the family were up until
that hour.
AND ANOTHER.
Atabout half past one o’clock this
morning, Henry S. Lockwood, of the
Lockwood Manufacturing company,
who resides at 50 Elmwood avenue, was
awakened by hearing footsteps in the
hall. He thought at first that some
member of the family was up, but as
the steps appeared to be nearing his
door he quickly arose and grasping the
door knob threw the door open expect-
ing to confront the person walking
about the hall.
Mr. Lockwood confronted the intrud-
ei', but he also confronted the barrel
'ofashiuing revolver pointed directly
at his head and distinctly heard the
command not to advance a step further
unless he desired to get “bored.”
The command startled Mr. Lockwood
for an instant, but as the man present-
ing the pistol was backing down stairs,
Mr. Lockwood recovered himself and
'spraug toward him. The burglar again
warned him not to approach and slowly
backed down the stairs. The noise'
awoke the members of Mr. Lockwood’s
family, who coming out into the hall
restaiued Mr. Lockwood from follow.
ing the burglar to the floor below,
The burglar quickly made his escape
down the stairs to the floor below,
where it is believed he was joined by a
confederate and the two made their es-
cape through the back door.
Mr. Lockwood had two revolvers in
the house but neither was at hand at
the time, which was fortunate for the
burglar as Mr. Lockwood undoubtedly
would hav‘eshot him as he was backing
down the stairs.
It being ' dark in the hallway Mr.
Lockwood was unable to recognize the
intruder, or giveh'the police a good de-
scription of him.
An investigation of the premises
showed that the house had been en-
tered through the back door, the key.
plainly showing the marks-of nipperg, _‘*
by which-it had been turned in the locki‘:
I
The sudden appearance of Mr. Lock»
. wood prevented his house being robbed'
anthhe burglars departed without se-
curing any booty. . '
World and Journal Dast Out.
Following ‘the 'example,',-of'the Yale
College‘Library, the Public Library of
New 'Hayeu has directed that the New
2 York World and Journal be removed
» fromgthe files of the reading room...
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~j' nominated for 'mayor.~_
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RECENT DEATHS.
CHARLES F. \V’ATERBURY.
The many friends of Charles F.
Waterbury, will be not only surprised.
but saddened to learn that be is dead.
As late as Wednesday afternoon some
of his friends met him but noticed. that
he did not appear to be acting as usual
and noticed an unwonted pallor on his
face. With the writer be exchanged
cordial greetings but not in his usual
cheery manner. He, as is learned
went to the home of his sister Mrs. Fred
Lyon, on Henry street.- soon.after and
rapidly failed until his death. about
noon yesterday. The cause of his death
was congestion of the kidneys from
which he had been a sufferer for some
time.
A few years ago the deceased was one
of the most prosperous young men in
the batting trade in town. An expert
hat curler, learning his trade at Crofut
& Knapp’s factory, he later command-
ed a $2,500 position at a hat manufac-
tory near the scene of his apprentice-
ship. A few months ago he became a
partner in the batting business with a
firm in East Norwalk.
His wife had been seriously ill for
some months and this with financial re-
verses had caused him to be somewhat
despondent of 'late. In the death of
“Charley” Waterbury, scores of Nor-
walk people lose a good friend and a
man the memory of whom will not soon
be forgotten.
The deceased was in the 47th year of
his age. The funeral will be attended
to-morrow‘afternoon from the home of
his brother-iu-law George F. Bearse.
MRS. GEORGE WARD SELLECR.
Mrs. Ann M. Allen Selleck, daughter
of the late Barnabas Allen and wife of
George Ward Selleck died this morning
at her home on Camp street. The de-
ceased had been ill for several weeks
and made a brave fight for life. She
died a Christian as she had lived, and
her demise will bring sorrow to many a
heart. Those who knew her best will
heartily and sorrowfully sympathize
with the bereaved husband, who for”
long weeks has hoped against hope for
his helpmeet’s recovery.
ILEBS. HARRIETT JANE WALLACE.
Mrs. Harriett Jane Wallace died at
the home of her son-in-law Mr. William
DeKlyn on Mott avenue last night, in
the 55th year of her age. She was the
wife of Alexander Wallace a well known
contractor. The funeral services will
be held on Sunday next.
HARRY G. DISBRow.
Harry G. Disbrow, a popular young
hatter died at his 'home on Charles
street, East Norwalk at an early hour
this morning, after a camparatively
briefilluess. His wife and four chil-
dren surv1ve him.
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JUDGE BALDWIN INJURED.
The Victim of a Stone Throwing Miscreant
Near Newington.
Judge Simeon E. Baldwin of the Con-
necticut Supreme court, was the victim
of a painful injury last evening while
returning to his home in New Haven
from Hartford on the train which leaves
at 5:30 o’clock. As the train was pas-
sing near the Newington station a stone
crashed through the window and Judge
Baldwin was struck by pieces of glass,
one of which lodged in his left eye. It
is uncertain yet as to whether he will
lose the sight or not.
New Railroad Commissioner.
Governor Cooke yesterday sent to
the Senate the appointment of ex-Con-
gressman, Washington F. ‘ Wilcox, of
Cheshire, to be Railroad Commissioner
to succeed George M. Woodrufi', of
Litchfield. Mr. Woodrufi', who is a
Democrat, has been on the board for
the past 25 years. The new appointee,
like the present incumbent of the office,
is a‘Democrat, and hasrepresented the
Second‘district in Congress. It is said
that he was tendered the place on. the
Superior court bench by Governor
Morris, but declined.
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Stamford Republicans.
The Stamford Republicans nominated
the following city ticket last night:
Mayor,.Oliver. G. Fessenden; council-
,mau-at-large, James D. Smith; city
ark, Frank Weed; treasurer, Henry
_,.‘."9fRiker; auditor,'Harry Dezeus; sher-
iff‘, Henry Smith. The Democrats will
'hold their convention next Tuesday
night, when W. J. Bohannan, whom
the delegates are instructed for, will be
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‘ A Runaway.
A team of horses" belonging to Allen“
Betta ran aWay on River‘street yester-
day afternoon,, but werf topped .by,
'istreetbtldze- , . . it.
coming in centact with‘itlie Cross
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SHELL FlSH L'AWS. i
The Measures Affecting This
industry So Far
Signed.
Clams and Lobsters Protected,
The following bills relating to shell
fish are now statutes, bavmg received
the’ signature of the governor:
An act concerning the protection and
preservation of hard or round clams:
Section 1. -No rake. tongs, dredge,
or other device shall be used for taking
hard or round clams in any of the
waters of this state,with spaces or open-
ings between the teeth or prongs of less
than one inch, and no hard or round
clams less than one inch in thickness,
or which will pass through a ring of
one and oneohalf inch internal diame-
ter, shall be caught, possessed, bought,
sold, or offered for sale by any person,
but, if caught, shall be returned to the
water from which they were taken,
without unnecessary injury.
Section 2 Eyery person violating
any of the provisions of this act shall
be punished by a fine of not less than
five nor more than twenty-five dollars;
one-half of which fine shall go to the
person making the cemplaiut, and the
other half into the treasury of the town
where the offense is committed.
Section 3. Prosecution for the vio-
lation of this act, in any of the waters of
this state, may be begun and determined
before any justice of the peace or city
or police court in any to vn adjacent to
the waters in which the offence was
committed. -
Section 4. This act shall take effect
from its passage.
An act concerning the taking of es-
caloos: 2):“
Section 1.- ,No person Shall take any
escalops in‘ganv of the waters of this
state fromythe first day of April to the
first day of October in each year.
Section 2. » No person shall take any
escalops'from any of the waters of this
state by raking or dredging.
Section 3. Every person violating
any of these provisions of this act shall
be fined not less than five nor more _
than twenty-five dollars. One-half of'
such fine shall go to the person making
the complaint and the other half into
the treasury of the town in which the
prosecution is made. ‘
Section 4. Prosecutions for ‘Ihe vio-
lation of this act may be begun and, de-
termined before any justice of‘ the
peace or city or police court in any
town adjacent to the waters in which
the offence was committed.
Section 5. All acts inconsistent here-
with are hereby repealed.
Section 6. This act shall take (ff‘ect
April 1, 1897.
An act concerning lodging a certifi-
cate of death of owners of oyster
grounds in the office of the shell fish
commissioners:
The executor or executors of the will,
and the administrator or administrators
of the estate of any deceased person
who, at the time of his or her death was
the owner of oyster ground within the
state jurisdiction, shall, . within two
months after becoming qualified to 'act
in such judiciary capacity, lodge with,
the shell fish commissioners, a certifi-
cate, under his, her, or their hands,
stating the fact of the death of such de-
cedent, the place where he or she last
dwelt, the date of his or her death, the
amount and location of oyster ground
owned by such decedent, and whether
he or she left a will; which certificate
shall be recorded in the records of. the
shell fish commissioners. Any execu-
tor or admistrator neglecting or refus-
ing to perform the duties hereby im-
posed shall forfeit twenty-five dollars to
the state.
An act concerning the taking of shell
fish: -
Section 2,403 of the general statutes
is hereby amended by striking out in
the second and third lines the words
“in any of” and inserting in lieu there-
of the words ”from any natural or pub-
lic oyster bed in all;” also by striking
out the words “six months” in the fifth
line, and inserting in lieu thereof the
words “one year,” so that said section
whenlamended shall read as follows:
No person shall take, rake, gather or
collect, by means of dredges or other-
wise, any oystere, shells. or shell fish,
from any natural or public oyster bed
in the waters of this state, on board of-
any boat or vessel, for himself or any
employer, unless he and his employer
are, at the time, and have been for one
year next preceding, actual inhabitants
or residents of this state;- and any boat
so used, With its tackle, apparel and.
furniture, may be seized and proceeded
against in the same manner as provided
in sectionIZAOO. ‘: .
An act concerning the'taking of shell
‘tlllij 1 Any pei‘Son wlmslm'l take
ant cmms or other shell fish from the
shores of Long Island S iuud, by means
ofplowing up the same by horse. mule,
or ox team, shall be fined not more than
seven dollars or imprisoned not more
than thirty days.
Section 2 This ac‘. shall take effect
from its passage.
LIGHTS FOR NEW CANAAN.
Little Borough to Be it]; to Date in the
Way of Illumination.
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George E Seeley. jr., Warden of the.
New Canaan borough, was- this‘city
Tuesday, conferring with Supt.C “-
ford of the Stamford Gas and Electnic
Company, relative to the lighting of
the streets of our sister community by
electricity. '1 here is 1:0 doubt the idea
is one thatcould be succeszully carried
out with better results at a very little
more expense than by the present sys-
tem. Supt. Crawford thinks the'bome
company (if thelight is accepted. by the
borough of New Canaan) would build
an independent line by the way of
Darien, thu-i opening up a greater field
for business. The present system, in-
cluding interest on costs of present
lamps, care and etc , is at an annual ex
pense to New Canaan of about $1,200,
which is 5 per cent, on the cost of $24,-
000. With the adoption of this means of
lighting including, its use by private
balls and residences, the rquipmenr
would be a paying one to the Electric
Company of this city. '1 he subj set-
will be disuussed by the Borough
Board of Ne-v Canaan, and hopes are
entertained of ,ils adOption. The. pres-
eut system is an unsatisfactory one,
and New Canaan, with‘its advancement
of the past few rears, would be in keep-
ing with a s pmgrrsuvc spirit in the se-
curing hf this form of light.——Stamford
Advocate.
THiE PRESlDEIIT’S SALARY.
Can He Live at Ease‘on the Income From
His Savings. .—
"‘I shall not attempt to answer the
question, How much of his salary does
the President-expend ?" writes ex Pl esi-
dent Harrison in an article in the April
Ladies’ Home Jourr-al, on “ The Suclui
Life of the President.” "But tnose
who think he can live at his case after
his retirement on the income from his
Savings should take account of several
things: First, that the net income from
safe investments does not exceed four
per cent; second. that the amoi'int in-
vested in a home yields no income, and
third, that he must have a private sec-
retary, for his mail will be so large that
he cannot deal with it himself. A son
of one of our most eminent Presidents
who had lost all of his means told me
that it was pathetic to see his father,
who was in ill health, laboring beyond
his strength to answer the letters that
came to him. But if the President re-
tains a fair measure of health he will
take care of himself. If he was ever
capable of directing the affairs of the
Nation he may be trusted to administer
his own business; and if he has won the
esteem of his fellow-citizens, and has
rightly valued it, be will not barter it
for riches. To any vocation from which
a man may be suitably called to the
Presidency he may suitably return.”
PROBABLY ACCIDENTAL.
Peculiar Death of lamesB‘fi-ns of Green-
field Hill.‘ ‘3‘
At five o’clock yesterday morning the
body of a man was found lying dead by
the roadside in Greenfield Hill. His
head was covered wrtb blood and every
indication pointed to a fractured skull.
He had been dead for several hours
'wheu found. He wasideutified as James
Burns of Greenfield. "Wednesday Mr.‘ '
Burus'drove into Bridgeport in his team
and started for home at night. Yester-
day morning the horse and carriage
were found at his home where the horse
hitched. '
It. is the theory of his- friends that
Mr. Burns while driving, rapidly to-
wards his home was thrown from his
team and striking his head on a large
rock on the roadside was instantly kill-
ed. There is no suspicion of foul play
owing to the factthat the dead man ‘was
thrown out within one hundred yards
of his own home and the horse was not
missing. The deceased was 37 years of
age and resided on the Burns’ home-
stead, his father having died some years
ago. -
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Expelled from the Exchange. ,
WilliamE. Allen, of Bridgeport, was
expelled yesterdav from the Consoli-
dated Stock and Petroleum Exchange,
of New York, on the charge of defraud-
,iug Mrs. {Jesse S. Nash, also of that
city, by bucketing‘ her orders and re-
_ fish on the shores of Ldii‘g" Island Sound:
taining‘ $47,000 in securities.
, .WOOD. Trustee.
was quietly standing waiting to be un~ ‘
DON’T MISS THEM.
The Latest Ads. Received Be-
_ fore Going to Press,_
By the People and For the People.
1'0.REN'I'.,’§
0 VENT—Store now won ' ‘
_ . ~ . pied by .
‘ Wilmot Fawcett. In James” Blocking:
.Wnter street, on and after April 1st. Also
apart neuts‘iu the same building. Also ap.‘ {t-
- cuts on Cross street. F. STJJOR’N Loon-
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.mlo
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rm-R 9.4 l- n. V
0’! SALE—Two Minorca' Booste I '
_ -rs. .
F _ Pekiu Duck Eggs. Smelt from ‘Idta’gi:
1&th yard last year; 750 per setting. MRS. E.
OLAN. nii'i~ tf
0R. SALE—Carrier Wheel—a . ‘, ..
F Tocque‘s, Dyer, Broad River? Rig "$512.13.
. Mar. 23 3-t.
0R SALE—Handsome Ba ' f -
years old, fine pedigree—Sorcgdill 2‘:
change for two sea ed carriage—apply t) C P
Tocque. Dyer, Broad RiVer. Norw'alk. V ‘
Mar. ‘23 3-t.
DR SALF—The elegant residence ofth
F General Darius N. Couch,si tuated at 1339.3?)
lttlrplgstreet, pii high ground, ove locking the
[twm cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk
Nprwalk Islands and Long Island Sourd. fora:
diStanoe of some twenty miles. The erelling
ispearlyilew; _h is 10 [erg . cominoriious rooms
“3th modern improvements; about two .créé
of land.,'fronti7ng on said Maple ~treet, which
could be sold to good ndv lutage for building
13:?! abAigidarycefEtl er‘nit: excellent well of
. 5° '_. p v o . ‘. iLSON,B .
Building, Norwalk, Conn. 00m 3.535%“
ISTRICT of Norwalk. . .
[F)tlItIarctli not. D. 1897. SS PrUbate court“
. .s a.e o nANc~s D. C- . .
horwalln in said Districr,tledie(ii1s‘dda.LL late Of
The Court of Ri'obatevfor the District of
Norwalk. hath limited and allowed six months
from the date hereofIfor‘the Creditors of‘ said
Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to. present their accounts,
properly attested, Within said time will be
9:512:53 3. 330mm,. tAdl persons indebted to
' re . _- . . ,
D33’%9£6§}E ques e to make immediate
1 C. CHOLWELI .
hENRY P. euros. ‘
Hoyt’s Theatre. "
S CU PH 5 OItWALK.
A NOTABLE EVEN T.
Saturday, March 27.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
} Executors.
Presentation cf the Famous
-“ Sex Against Sex” Drama,
Sowlnr the Wind;
The New York Empire Theatre Success, with
"IE BIG DITY, DDMPANY.
NOTE—Exactly the same. cast and details
which haye distinguished this pr idliction in
all the priucmal Cities will be seen here.
Seats on. Silo at Plaisted’s and Pinneo‘s.
H oyt’s Theatre.
' SOUTH NORWALK.
One Week, Commencing
MONDAY MRO" 29, I891.
Engagement Extraordinary,
THE SAGES
X La Motte Sage, A. M. Ph. D , LL
D., Ogle. Helene Sage, assisted by A. B.
McDole, M. A., and others in a marvel-
0115 production of
Lemon ‘
Hypnotisme
Drawing the most ‘cultured audiences ever
seen in theatres, _ _
Tudorsed by of ‘rgymen. physwians, dentists,
scientists. lawyers, teachers and the leading
people everywhere.
. Performance refined, remarkable, interest-
in g and extremely laughable.
Program changes nightly.
Prices—15, 25, 35 and 50 cents.
Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s.
leiephonotomnanl
nzpucrlou or “RATES
FOR HOUSE SERVICE.
The Southern New F nglaiid Telephone Com-
pany announce that. comm encingAprili. 1891“.
the rates for House Telephones Will be reduc-
ed as follows:
PARTY LINE SERVICE, within one-half
mile. from $36.00 TO $30.00.
SINGLE LINE SERVICE. within one-half
mile. from $.48.00 TUL$42_.OO.
MEASURED SERVICE.
PARTYILINF‘, within city limits, (local con-~
nections 5c), $1 8.00. .
For information apply to‘the
LOCAL MANAGER,
' SENTINEL BUTLDING.WASBINGTON s'r...
South Norwalk, Conn.
Norwalk Chronicler