"f Founded ' in 1800.] Von XCVII.——No 20 WASHINGTON NEWS. Senators Discuss Cuban Af-- fairs in Secret. Interesting News from the National Capital. GAZETTE BUREAU, l 1235 NEW YORK AVENUE, WASHINGTON, MAY 13. Cuba was uppermost in the 'Senators’ minds to-day. For two hours this morning the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discussed the Cuban question in sea et Ever y member was cautioned to say nothing as to what transpired. It was agreed that Mr. \Ior 0 an should not press his resolution to- day, but ask unanimous consent that it go over until Monday without prejudice. o o 0 Chairman Davis presented a brief of the correspondence prepared by the State Department. Copies of the orig- inal letters will be submitted late1 un- de1 the seal of absolute secrecy. Chai1- man Davis and Senators Foraker and Morgan related the incidents connected with their visit to the White House yesterday, and the interview with See- retary Sherman last evening.' One of the gravest matters brought out in correspondence is that relating to the destitution of American citizens on the island. It is shown that hun- dreds of Americans have been driven from their plantations by the Spaniards, and, “ ithout the means of growing their c1 ops and prevented fiom grind- ing suga1, a1 e totally destitute and starving. The Cuban situation has reached its most acute stag,e so far as the Senate is concerned. ' o o o I Senator Gallinger to-day introduced a bill appropriating $50,000 for the bene- fit of destitute and suffering Americans in Cuba. This is supposed to be in an— dent. j. o o ' o What promised to be a dull session of the House to-day was this morning turned into one of the noisiest and most boisterous of this Congress. It was all caused by Jerry Simpson and his pur— pOse to require the speaker = to appoint the committees. Mr. Simpson set the House into a whirlwind of excitement. He, directed bitter invectives against “the tyrannical and czar-like rulings of the Speaker and the base, highly reprehensible actions of the Republi- can majority in delaying all needed legislation by their infamous ‘do-noth- ing" policy.” Simpson’s words pro- duced a howl of disapproval from the Republican side. Messrs. Dingley, . . Stone, Payne, and others called him to i order, which only induced the Kansas statesman to designate Mr. Payne as a “ groveling creature of the Speaker, who does his bidding in order to get on a good committee. Simpson was voted out of order, whereupon he asked: “ Where amI at, Mr. Speaker? ” Amid roars of laughter the speaker gravely gremarked: “The present occupant of the chair has never been able to dis- cover anyone who could establish that particular fact.” . . o 0 o Eleverton R. Chapman, theirecalci- trant sugar broker, will surrender him- self onMonday next to Marshal Wilson, and will probably ar once enter upon the thirty days imprisonment in jail. o o 0 Commissioner of Pensions Evans has issued a couple of orders of interest to attorneys practicing before his bureau and to pension claimants. The first of these orders follows: “From and after this date the prac- tice under order 270, dated August 27, 1894, of examining powers of attorneys and fee agreements to determine whether they are legally executed will be discontinued.” o o o The President is quoted as fearing that there will be no final adjournment before August. ——_—<...>.—_———-— Peterson Was Insane. In the Criminal Superior Court yes- terday Peter Peterson,l the Swede, who some weeks ago made a murderous as- sault upon Farmer Hanford Lyon of Easton, was arraigned on a charge alleging assault with intent to murder. He was found guilty solely on the ground of insanity, and committed by the court to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane at Middletown. ‘ A: <‘v Horrible. His heart stopped beating and he covered his head with the bed cloths .and passed a sleepless night. His bravery returned at daylight ——Hour. .....,,.. ticipation of: a message from the; Presiv. .4 n Entertaining and I nstrwctive Home J onrnal, ESpeeially Detoteel to Local News and Interests. NORWALK, CoNN.. FRIDAY, MAY 14.. 1891—12 PAGES. IIIIA MEEHER wms. Her Essay Selected As the Prize Winner. 1 Four Others Recere special Commendation. The exercises in connection with the presentation of the prize in the contest instituted by the 1 orwalk Chaptel, Daug hters of the American Revolution, took place yesterday afte1 noon in the Assembly Hall of the Franklin Street School, South Norwalk, as announced. Notw ithstanding the severe storm, there were a number of the members of the Chapter present who were invited to seats upon the platform After the singing of “America” by the schools, Mr. Foote introduced Mrs. T. K. Noble, Regent. Mrs. Noble made a short statement as to the offer- ing of the prize for the best essay upon “October in the Revolution.” She said the committee had received essays from five schools, the Over River and Center in Norwalk, the school in East Norwalk, and the Franklin and Con- cord streets in South Norwalk. That they had been fortunate in securing as judges Mrs. M. E. Mead, Dr. Gerald H. Beard and Rev. S. H. Watkins, and that she was very glad Dr. Beard could be present to speak upon the subject and announce the decision. After another patriotic song Dr. Beard spoke. He gave a pithy, forci- ble talk to the young folks, taking especial pains to encourage those who tried for the prize and had not won it. He then read a paper prepared by Mrs. M. E. Mead, Chairman of the judges, announcing the decision which has as follows: “In the examinai ion of the prize es- says the judges have reached their de- cision after careful consideration of the following points: I. The evident connection theme with the subject, “October in ,the_ Revolution? _. - ,_ II. Such use of histo1ical facts as show discrimination. accuracy of state- ment, careful groupmg and complete- ness. . lII. Originality of treatment, an hon- est independence of the text-book in writing, fairness, thoughtfulness. IV. Style, with reference to clearness, fo1ce, simplicity, individuality. V. Form, the introduction, discussion, conclusion of the essay, with its spell- ing, punctuation and penmanship. Fifteen essays wele submitted in competition for the prize offered to the Schools by the Daughters of the Ameri- can‘Revolution. ‘ Of these,number eight from the Con- cord street School, South Norwalk, has received the greatest number of credits on the general, all round requirements and the prize has been awarded to this essay. Other essays have received commen- dation on special points. Four of these deserve honorable mention. Number one, Over River School, N orwalk; Number seven, Franklin street School, South Norwalk; Number one, Center School, Norwalk; Number fourteen, Concord street School, South N orwalk. The mysterious numbers are those put upon the essays by the principal of each school, and no other persons have known who wrote the essays. It may be imagined there was breathless interest till the name of the winner was known. Mrs. Noble stepped to the edge of the platform and requested Miss Lola Meeker to come forward. Miss Meeker isasweet young girl of winningap- pearance; Mrs. Noble in presenting the prize said in substance that the ob- ject of the Daughters of the American Revolution in offering this prize was not primarily for the cultivation of a good literary style, valuable as they know such an acquisition to be, but in the hope that the contemplation of the heroic deeds of our patriot ancestors on those eventful, those decisive days of October, might deepen in the hearts of our boys and girls the spirit of true patriotism, awakening in their souls a profounder appreciation of what it cost to establish that liberty which is our most precious inheritance. In giving the prize she congratulated the winner upon being the successful competitor, and expressed the hope that she would strive after the highest and best prizes of life so faithfully, so eagerly, so per- sistently that she might always win. The prize was a five ”dollar gold piece, fresh from the mint, with the date 1897 upon it, procured by Mrs. James L. Stevens. She had enveloped it in a little silk bag of the national colors, enclosed in a box tied with ribbons of red, white and blue, each end of which was finished with a nutmeO'. »With the singing of Hail Columbia, of the" the pleasant exercises closed. The essays receiving special com- mendation were as follows: Number one, Over River School, is Miss Susie G. Morehouse, number 7, Franklin St. school, Miss Irma Dibble, number 1, Center school, number 14 Concord St. school, George Wright. ' AAA _ A Woman Who Can Shoot. In a general way the main features of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West exhibition are well understood. It includes not only the unique performances of Indians and Cowboys that portray realistically the habits, customs and-dangers of frontier life, but also a military pageant, in which the cavalry of the different great European nations go through their evolution. They are bona fide detach- ments of English, Germ man, French, Russian, Mexican, Ame1 lcan cavalry, and their drill excites admiration and astonishment, It includes also many marvelous specimens of skill in marks- manship, acrobatic feats and horse rac- ing; and at the head of all is Buffalo Bill himself, one of the most pictur- esque figures not only of the amusement arena, but of actual history, for he is the exponent of and typifies a period of romance and reality in the Nation’s history without parallel for its connec- tion with the advance of civilization across the borders of what was once known as the Wild West. One performer in the Wild West ex- hibition is the champion lady rifle shot of America. This is Annie Oakley,who has performed some of the most re— markable feats with the rifle that ever man or woman attempted. Another remarkable marksman,whose skill is scarcely inferior to that of Annie Oakley, is Johnny Baker, who is considered the equal of the most ac— curate marksman in America. The Wild West will be at Bridge— port on Monday May 17. AA; "7 The Westport Extension. The Bridgeport Traction company will begin at once the work of building the extension of theii lines f1 om _S_out_h- port to Westport, permission for which was recently granted by the Legisla- tu1 e. Sever al fo. malities are necessary before the work is actually begun, but it is probable that the start will be made some time next week, or the week following at the latest. Presi- dent Radel was in New York last night, he not having returned from his father’s funeral. Allan W. Paige, the‘ company’s attorney, said that it was impossible to say exactly when the work would be commenced, or even the date when it is expected the work would be finished. If unexpected diffi- culties are not encountered, however, cars will be running over the extension by thevFourth of July. Of Historic Interest. Stamford is to have a soldiers’ monu- ment and part of it will be of more than ordinary hist01ic interest. This part is a gun from the famous old warship Kearsarge which sunk the Alabama in 1864 03 Cherbourg, France. The gun is 13 feet 4 inches long, with 11-inch bore. Accompanying it are 4:30 11-inch shells. It is proposed to erect a pedes- tal of rough stone, upon the sides of which may, in the future, be placed bronze tablets containing the names of Stamford men who fought for the Union. The shells are to be used for ornamental purposes, a pyramid of 100 shells being formed at each corner of the monument plot, and the remaining 50 being used in other effective posi- tions. The gun was a part of the arma- ment of the Kearsarge when she had the fight with the Alamaba. A ‘ Death of Mrs. Curtis. Mrs. Betsey Curtis died in Danbury yesterday morning, at the home of her son-in-law, Wm. O. Wildman, of Great Plain. Mrs. Curtis was the widow of Leman Curtis, who died in Norwalk, forty years ago. She was a native of Danbury and lived there with the exception of the few years that she resided in Norwalk. She was a sister of the late Ferris Ball, of Danbury, and George Ball, of Brook- field. Besides Mrs. Wildman, she leaves one son, Arthur Curtis, of Dan- bury. Mrs. Curtis was a lifelong mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church of that city. Old age caused her death. v‘ 7‘ ‘A-= ‘v The Only Survivor. Among the following gentlemen who were in the 60’s at the head of the local government in this city, Edwin S. Lock- wood, Warden; Samuel Lynes, Harvey Fitch, Edward P. Weed, James Mitch- ell, George G. Bishop and —' James D. Shea, of theCourt of Burgesses, Mr. Shea is the only one of the number to- day living. ‘A ‘v‘ V —¢-AII‘ the buCcessful Merchants in, this‘ City Advertise in THE GAZETTE. ‘ Miss Marion Loudon, 3‘ 4 at, ' A SUDDEN DEATH. Patrick Rice of Saugatuck. Stricken with Heart Disease. Was In Town Last Night Making Purchases. Patrick Rice, aged :26 years, was sud- denly stricken with heart disease this morning while in the act of putting on hifishoes. Young Rice lived with his brother- in-law, William Williams, by whom he was employed and was apparently in the best of health. Yesterday afternoon Rice came to South N orwalk and purchased a suit of clothes and a pair of shoes. “Then he returned he sat down with the family and laughed and chatted until bed time. This morning he arose at the usual hour and was in the act of putting on his shoes, when he suddenly fell to the floor dead. Rice was well known in Norwalk, where he has many friends who will be shocked to hear of his sud- den death. In addition to a brother and sister, the deceased leaves an aged grand- mother who has been blind for over thirty years. W. R. C. Officers. At the closing session of the 14th an- nual convention of the State W. R. C. in Branford, yesterday, following offi- cers were elected : President, Mrs. Jane C. Pultz, Trum- bull corps, Plantsville; senior vice, Mrs. Anna R. Loomis, Burpee corps, Rock- ville; junior vice, Miss Adelaide Sack- ett, Robert 0. Tyler corps, Hartford; treasurer, Josephine Hill, East Hart- ford; chaplain, Magdelina Schmidt, Waterbury; members of the executive board” Fredrika M. Beach, Branford; Marietta Wright, Rockville; Elizabeth Bevins, Rockville; delegates at large to the national convention, Addie Grab- Danbury, alternate, Kate Coe, Meriden. The newly elected officers Were installed after which the conven- tion was brought to a close. Death of Ira Seymour. Mr. Ira Seymour one of the oldest and best knOwn residents of South Nor- walk died at his late home on MadisOn street, yesterday afternoon, in the 89th year of his age. In early life the de- ceased learned the hatting business,but later went into the nursery business and' has since followed that vocation for which he seemed to have an innate liking. An honest man and a Christian his demise will be generally mourned. A ‘ Chilly. Newsman John T. Hayes and' family and the family of Reporter B. C. Feeney are suffering f1 om a severe attack of chills. Mr. Feeney had one chill yes- terday and shook it, but was unable to shake tne fact that his wife and chil— dren and neighbors were not able to act accordingly. --_ --= :Vv Reception. The annual reception of the gradua- ting class of the Over River school will be held to-night at Lockwood’s hall. Good music has been engaged, and the occasion will no doubt be fraught with pleasure to all who are fortunate in being present. A V Election of Officers. The Pine Ledge Outing club will elect officers this afternoon, and it is safe to say that as in the past officers will be chosen to the end that the club’s interest will be fully cared for in every respect. 7 A 7 Mr. Sherman a Candidate. Rev. Henry M. Sherman, rector of St. Paul’s church, Bridgeport, and arch deacon of Fairfield county, is being prominently put forward as a candidate for the position of bishop-coadjutor to Bishop Williams.’ Sprained His Ankle. William Bates, baggage handler at the railroad station, in stepping from an express wagon yesterday afternoon, fell and severely sprained oneof his = ' ankles, incapacitating him for work to- day. _ Will 60 South. _ Town clerk Herbert R. Smith intends taking a few weeks’ vacation early next month. He will, D. V., visit Tennes- see, the Cumberland hills, and inci—. dentally the exposition at Nashville. RELIGIOUS NOTES. May services were held 1n St. Mary s church last evening. ' cars must be. vestibuled, ,N..,. 1 '1‘ _. :"";1"'.- .5 I EMBAIIKMENTFALLS. The Retaining Wall at the Rear of the Scofield Resi- dence Tumbles Down. Narrow Escape of Two Men. During yesterday’s storm people liv- ing on Water street were startled by a loud crash, suggestive of the falling of a bu’ilding'or an avalanche. Up went windows and out popped the heads of the more courageous ones, despite the rain which was at the time falling in cutting and blinding force. The cause of the alarm was located at the rear of the residence of William Scofield who lives on Isaacs street. The rain had undermined the stone ems bankment that divides the yard from the railroad tracks and had sent the large rocks used in its construction dashing down on the railroad platform below. At the time two men were hurrying along the platform to the depot and narrowly escaped being struck by the huge boulders and masses of earth that in their flight brooked no impediment that might come in their way. A considerable amount of rock was hurled upon the railroad tracks but was removed in time to prevent any de- lay of trains. ' These embankment walls have for a long time been a menace at this point to lives of those who have occasion to walk to the station-platform, and are in some instances bolstered up by con- venient timbers or planks. Now is the time to remedy the evil, and before a life or limb is sacrificed it ought to be attended to. —————<o.o>——-—— THE LEGISLATURE. ti.“ : ‘ Mabel Ferris,Bessie Rood, Mabel Ham- Doings of the Day and Happenings at Hartford ; val. .K, The bill which has been hung up in the Legislative committee for a num- ber of weeks, providing that trolley is still in obeyance, but Senator Herrman will submit a report providing that the, whole question he left to the railroad commissioners. The much talked of take-shop bill was passed by thefisenate yesterday. The order of the day in the Senate was the so-called “license grab” bill providing that 50 per cent. of license money be paid to the state. It had been killed early in the session, but was recalled from the office of the sec-. retary of state. A number of amend— ments were offered. Senator Marigold opposed the whole business. In his remarks he said if he should vote for this bill he thought a coat of tar and feathers would be awaiting him when he entered Bridgeport. The Senator said the cities had burden enough to bear now. The state takes all the tax from the trolley roads, and now it is sought to take the liquor money. The bill was unfair and ought to be defeated. After further discussion the bill was defeated. In the House the milk inspector bill was rejected. A resolution was pre- sented that a joint committee of five, one senator and four members of the House, be appointed to investigate the subject of state road improvement, and report to the next legislature. The committee to serve without pay, which was passed under a suspension of the rules. , Senate concurred in passing bill mak- ing bank holidays New Year’s, Lincoln day, (February 12 ,)Washington’s birth- day, Fast day, Memorial day, Fourth of July Labor day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On motion of Mr. Rogers of Bridge- port, the bill relating to druggists’ li- censes, which was amended by the Sen- ate, was recommitted to the committee. It was decided that in future, except on Tuesdays, two sessions a day be held, and that the house take a recess from 12:30 to 1:30. V PERSONAL NOTES. Miss Mamie Glynn is visiting friends in Stamford. I Mr. 'E. H. Mansfield of Boston, rep- resenting the Lockwood Mfg. Co. is in town to-day. G. C. Cobblers of Baltimore is in town to-day watching the beauties of Nor- walk after the storm I Mrs. Fred Andrews and her sis e: Mrs. Ghermann are visiting re‘a Eve; in New Haven. ' Col. Charles A. Converse and wife are visiting their daughter Mrs. A. E. Austin, on' West avenue. ‘ V [$1.00 a Yea PRICE TWQ CENTS , , HAD'A JOLLY TIME. Several Youngsters Rout Chief Vollmer; of South Norwalk. ' A few days ago Willie Vollmer the 13-year old son of Chief Vollmer, bf the South Norwalk police force, prevailed upon his parents to permit of a cele- ,W bration of his bilthday anniversa1y. s father suggested that the combina- “tion of the 13th of May and his boy s agebeing 13 might prove an unhappy combination and perhaps laughed to himself .over his prophetic vision. But the boyconquered and the invitations were sent out. In anticipation of the event the big chief gave ordersfor cake, candies, ice cream,etc.,to be delivered at his house yesterday, rain or shine. And it did rain in torrents. The chief smiled to himself, and whispered to his boy “I told you it- .would rain.” But the rain had no terrors for those who had been invited, and before 6 o’clock the home of Willie was crowded with merry-making children," who in- dulged in games, dancing ,singing and all that goes to make such gatherings happy ones. It sto1 med and stormed outside but all ivas sunshine inside of the house, and the merry laughter ‘ of those gathered to celebrate will no doubt ring in the ears of Mr. and Mrs. Vollmer for life. . The goodies, of which there were more than a liberal supply, seemed to be greatly enjoyed by all. There was vocal and instrumental music, and it was a late hour when the guests went to their several homes, but not before leaving substantial and pleasing birth- day gifts. Among those present were Harry Ferris, Arthur G1 ay, Hal ry Cutbill, Willie J esse,George Williams, Charley Kelly, Freeman Minton, Wallace Voll- er, and his 13-year old brother Willie, well as the little Misses Marion Lee, ilton, May Williams, Mildred Holman, \Iay Phillips and Frances Bonnell. THE GAZETTE WOULD LIKE TO SEE _ " The sick get well. The R. S: G. girls give a grand pic- nic this summer. A weather prophet the equal of Thomas Cooney. The fire departments of the Twin Cities organize a base ball league The street commissioners place Run-.11- road square in a better condition. The red cars running to the depot. Jake Schaub and Dr. Darmer run a foot race. The N orwalk bachelors get married. The young men join Company A. The bicycle girls hold a series of races. The councils of the Twin Cities make an appropriation to the G. A. R. boys for Decoration Day expenses. More houses built in East Norwalk. The pavilion at Dorlon’s removed from in front of the hotel. A Knights Templar parade in Nor- walk. Something done to rouse the town from its deep sleep. The Fair Grounds placed in good condition. A base ball game between the mer- chants of the Twin Cities. Nor walk Park purchased by the City and made a public park. That St. Bernard pup on Orchard street bite a dog of his size. Water stree: in both cities put in good condition. An East N or .valk road that does not need repairing. The other local dailies climb up to 4 the top and sit beside THE EVENING GAZETTE. . The Central club building painted white. Readers of the GAZETTE are invited to send in suggestions for this column. ‘vr Tried Next Week. The session of the 01 iminal superior c,ourt after disposing of a number of cases yesterday afternoon was adjourn- ed until next Thursday when the jury will again come in and try the East Norwalk murderers. Vv‘ Miss Mary F. Par-trick is expected home to-day from a. six months visit in m V , California. Commodore Clarence Osborn ‘has gone to Bristol and it is expected that when he returns home he will be able to announce-that he has purchased a. new steam launch. . Fred Andrews '0.” the Street Railway line spent the day at East Haven yes- terday.
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