‘n; CUBA IN BOTH H INNS. Practically the Sole Topic of Discus— ‘ 51011 In Congress. SENATOR THURSTON’S PLEA. Wants a. “Warship Sent to Havana—Elkins In Opposition —— A Three Cornered Skirmish, In \Vhich Bailey, Reed and Dalzell Took Part. Washington, May 21.—Only the front rows in the senate galleries were 0011* pied when the session opened today, as the Morgan resolution was not in order until 2 o’clock and there was little to draw the crowds during the morning hour. Chaplain Milburn referred in his prayer to the repOIt that Senator Earle of South Carolina lies at the point of death and prayed for his restoration to health. A letter from the German embassa- dor, relating to the differential duties in the pending tariff bill, was received from the secretary of state and referred to the finance committee. At 12: 30 the senate was about to take up the calendar when Mr. Morgan un- expectedly asked that the Cuban reso- lution be taken up without waiting for its formal presentation at 2 o’clock. Mr. Hale said there would be no objec- tion 10 this plan. The resolution was then taken up, and Mr. Thurston of Nebraska addressed the senate. He spoke of the bloody contest which had raged during the last two years. There was ample information as to its extent from American correspondents, who had written their dispatches on the field of battle, from the reports which filled the records of the senate and in the archives of the state depart— ment. Every man in the United States ought to be ready for action on this question at this time, and if any sen- ator was not sufficiently informed Mr. Thurston commended him to the con— sideration of his constituents. The sen- ator referred to the St. Louis conven- tion, ovenwhich he presided, and pic- tured the scene when, “with a mighty shout that seemed to lift the roof above our hefads the Cuban resolution was passed by the convention." Senator Thurston closed his Cuban speech by declaring that the United States should send her strongest bat- tleship to Cuba and station her in the harbor of Havana, where her frowning guns might awe the spirit of tyranny and revive hope in those struggling to be free. Senator Elkins followed in opposition to the resolution. \Vork of the House. Interest in the Cuban question was focused upon the house today. The spectators who had packed the senate yesterday flocked over to the house galleries, and the scene was that Of a congressional field day. Down in the arena the chairs on the Republican side were, more than half of them, oc— cupied, many members having returned to the city in response to messages from the chairman of the caucus, who had attempted to muster a quorum Of the ruling party. There was a diversion in the begin— ning furnished by Mr. Simpson (Kan), who demanded the reading of the full journal after it had been read in the usual skeletonized form, a demand which, under the rules, the speaker was compelled to gratify. Then Mr. Simp— son made the point that it was stated in the journal that certain bills were referred to committees, whereas no committees had been appointed. Mr. Simpson was silenced by the previous question, demanded and sustained by the Republicans. The decks having been cleared, Mr. Dalzell, from the committee on rules, reported a rule for the consideration of the senate Cuban relief resolution, the rule providing for a vote after two hours’ debate. A Little Skirmish. Mr. Bailey endeavored to secure rec— ognition to present the views of the minority of the committee, but the speaker recognized Mr. Dalzell to de- mand the previous question. There was a sharp three cornered skirmish between Speaker Reed and Mr. Dalzell on‘on'e side and Mr. Bailey on the other, in the course of which Mr. Bailey remarked that he knew the Republic- ans did not intend to give .the minority any opportunity to be heard, but ad- vised them to carry out their pro- gramme with some degree of decency. whereupon he was applauded by the galleries. Mr. Simpson shouted, decency from that side.” The proposition which Mr. Bailey was attempting to present was-a sub- stitute rule for consideration of Sen— ator Morgan’s resolution for recogni- “Don’t ask for . tion Of the belligerency of the insur- gents which is now 'before the senate after the appropriation for the relief had been disposed Of. Mr. Hitt (Rep, 'Ills.), replying to Mr. Bailey in a speech on the Cuban relief measure, stated that the object'Of Mr. Bailey was to obtain political advan- tage. The purpose of the Republicans in power, Mr. Hitt said, was to secure peace in Cuba with-independence. At the close of the Cuban debate on the special order in the house Mr. Bai- ley offered his motion to recommit with instructions to report both reso- lutions together. This being declared out of order, an appeal was taken, fol- lowed by a motion to table the appeal, on which a roll call was had. The Re- publicans voted solidly for tabling, and it was carried. City Cannot Buy Railroads. New York, May 21.—-A decision was handed down today by Justice Beach in the supreme court on the question of the power Of the city to purchase the Eighth Avenue railroad and on com- bined motions to enjoin the change Of power from horse to electricity on the Eighth avenue line. Justice Beach says that the city’s right to pur- chase the road is “dead beyond hopepf resurrection." The injunctions were denied. Steel Rail Pool Rumors. Pittsburg, May 21.—The smaller man- ufacturers of steel rails ’and billet rails. are advocating the reorganization of the billet and rail pools. They were not satisfied with their allotment, but the disruption of the pools, it is said, brought no relief. The large manufac- turers say they have no intention of going into another pool. [Cuba nor to foreign mediation in ‘ HOW PEENE WAS ROBBED. Yonkers’ Ex-Mayor Explainsthe Manner In Which His Money Was Taken. Yonkers. N. Y., May 21,—Ex-Mayor John F. Peene, Of whom it was report- ed in today's papers that he had been robbed in Springfield, Mass, last night, when seen today, said: “Yes, it is true that I was robbed, but it is an unqualified lie that I was robbed in the. manner described by sen— sational papers._ I was at Greenfield, Mass, yesterday afternoon for the pur- pose of purchasing some. cattle. I had $1, 000 with me. I left Greenfield, Mass, at 5: 18 in order to connect with the New York train at Springfield at 6: 31. I sat in the train reading the New York papers, and at Chicopee some one got out from the shady side of the train, and I took his place. “On leaving the train at Springfield I felt some one push me from behind, but I took little notice of it. As I de- scended among the crowd I noticed a man on the platform, almost on all fours, groping as if in search of some- thing he had lost. At the same time I felt some one evidently trying to get his hand in my pocket, and as soon as I could get my hand behind me I felt for my money, only to find it missing. Then it flashed upon me that the man on all fours was a decoy, and, looking around, I saw a man sneaking down the plat— form casting an eye over_his shoulder. I started for him, and he ran toward the outer end of the platform, where an iron fence barred further progress. Here I cornered him and said: ‘You have got my money. Give it to me,’ at the same time seizing him by the too arms. Quick as lightning he threw up his knee and kicked me in the left groin, stopping my breath. “The man then ran swiftly away and I, as best I could, went to the other end of the platform and notified the train men that I had been robbed. While engaged in talking to them I noticed the man who had robbed me on the train, which was on the point of start- ing out: I yelled: ‘There is the man who robbed me. Stop the train.’ The conductor, after a few seconds’ hesita- tion, waved his hand, saying, ‘We can‘t stop for that,’ and the train passed out. Had I received proper attention from the trainmen both men would have been captured." Mayor Peene says he conversed with no representatives of the press, and only gave a description of the man who robbed and assaulted him to a local po- liceman. GENERAL KING’S AFFLICTION. His Daughter’s Death Followed Within a Day by His Father’s. Washington, May 21.—Horatio King. who was postmaster general during part of President Buchanan’s adminis- tration, died in this city today. He was in his eighty-sixth year, and died from the effects of an attack of grip ‘ His sons, Horatio C. King of New York and Henry King of Boston, were at his bedside when he passed away. Horatio King came here from Paris, Me., and was appointed first assistant postmaster general in 1854, servingun- der Postmaster General Holt. Presi- dent Buchanan, less than a month: be- fore his term expired, appointed Mr. King postmaster general. He served in that capacity from Feb. 12, 1861, until March 5 following, when he was succeeded by Montgomery Blair. Mr. King was a litterateur of some note. Mr. King retired from active life in 1875. Ethel, the daughter of Horatio C. King, died at 2 o’clock yesterday after- noon, so that he is doubly afflicted. Curelcssly Ignited Natural Gas. Bradford. Pa. May 21.—Near Sugar Grove 3. test Well, drilled for oil, was being shot with a torpedo. There was no flow of Oil, .but natural gas in great quantities gushed from the casing. A spectator lighted a cigar, and the flames of his match ignited the gas. There was a terrific explosion. Postmaster Dalton, Dr. Kelly, L. W. King and two other persons named King were fright- f'ully burned. Public Meetings In Prussia. Berlin, May 21.—The committee of the lower house of the Prussian diet, to which the bill amending the law of pub- lic meetings and associations was re- ferred on May 18, today rejected clauses 1 and 3, providing that meetings and associations which contravene the crim- inal law or endanger the safety of the state or public security may be dis- solved by the police. Indianapolis Musical Festival. Indianapolis, May 21.—The May Mu- sical festival, an annual institution, has begun and will continue till Saturday night. Among the soloists are Mme. Emma Calve, M'ss Ella Russell, Ffrangcon Davies, van ,Williams, Bar— ron Berthold and Mme. De Vere-Sapio. Professor Van der Stucken of Cincin- nati has charge of the chorus of 400 voices. Important Canal Bills Signed. Albany, May 21.—G0vernor Black has signed the two important canal bills. One provides for the expenditure this year of. $5,000,000 of the $9,000,000 im- provement fund, and the other imposes the tax of nine and a half hundredth mills for extraordinary repairs to ca- nals. Coal Trust Investigation. Albany, May 2l.—Referee Ward to- day adjourned the Coal trust investi- gation until June 1. ,This was done aft- er a. brief sitting today in the chambers of the state court of claims. The ad- journment. is to give Judge Chester at chance to decide the motion to vacate. To Answer Coin Harvey. Louis-ville, May 21.——The silver Dem— ocrats of this city are arranging with Coin. Harvey to lecture in Louisville next week. It is said that the friends of the gold standard will, if possible. induce ex-Secretary John G. Carlisle to come. down and answer Harvey. Spaau Is Obdurate. Madrid, May 21.——A semiofficial dec- laration is issued to the effect that Spain will never agree to the sale of “a question which she regards as .excluv sively concerning herself.” , Two Boys Killed by Lightning. St. Paul, May 21.——In Manyaska town- ship, about seven miles sOuth of this place, two boys were killed by light- ning. Two others were severely in- .jured and may not recover. w m: 1 1. '1 - :1: o 1. 1111.1. . 1.12» 1. 1 .1 5. HHHIBosm-Hsmas BEAUTIFUL SKIN Soft, White Hands with Shapely Nails, Luxu- riant Hair with Clean, Wholesome Scalp, pro- duced by CUTICURA SOAP, the most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest, for . toilet bath, and nursery. The only preventive of inflammation and clogging of the Pours. @tic lll‘a SOAP' is sold throughout the world. Forms Dnuo Aim 0111111. CORE, Sole Props... Balaton, U. 8. A. a-“How to Purity and Benntify the Skin, Scalp, and Hair, " moiled fre______e. BABY HUMDRS H323 and scaly. instantly re- y Cancun Rnnmxs. LAWN MBWEHSI PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, Gar- den Tools, Rubber Noso,_Wire Ololb, Window Screens, Screen Doors, Oil Stoves, Mixed Paints. Lubricating Oil for Lawn Mowers and Mow- ing Machines, 50¢ oer gal. H. H. WILLIAMS. l1 MAIN STREET, NODWALK, OONN. Schullze’s Market 5 NAILNDAD PLADE AND X x X X WASHINGTON ST. DDIDGE x X X ___._—___ Here Are a Few of Our Bargains for This week: Shoulder Steak, 8c Round Steak, 12c Lamb Chops, lOc Stew Lamb. 50 Plate Rib, Fresh or Corned, .: , 4c FNESN FISN OF ALL KINDS. Blue Fish and Weak [Fish areles- pecially nice just. now, and prices a: 9 way down. .Paul Schultze, Jr Fairlield Oounly Nalional Bank 44 Wall St.. Norwalk, Conn, INCORPORATEDJ1824. EDWIN O.KEEI.113,‘ President. DAv1D2E1. 111 ILLER,iVice-President, L. C. GREEN. Cashier. Capital, 200,000 EDWIN O. KEELEB, Mossss H. GLOVEB, DAVID B. MILLER, A. J.:1\[EEKER. F. ST. JOHN LOOKWOOD, THEODOREIE. Smrrn, IRA COLE, CHAS. F.,TBIsrnAm. Accounts of Manufacturers Merchants and Individuals solicited. Safe Deposit Boxes fee to Depositors. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. 26 WALL 81'., NORWALK. COBPORATED SEPT. l. 1876. CAPITAL, - ~ - - - - $100.!“ GEORGE M. HOLMES, President. E. L. Borne, Vice-President WILLIAM A. CUBrIs. ashiex DIRECTORS : GEORGE M. HOLMES. P. L. CUNNINGHAM, E. L. Borax. H0 E. DARK. J T. Pnowx'm S. H. HOLMES, J.Consms, J n. ulscounl Day. Salurdav- Mrs MEAD’S... Vin—.SCHOOL Alt-Hillside -:- :- NOW OPEN. ALL APPLICATIONS For admission shoal made at Hillside. 4111111111111 COAL co, PLD'NS, FLOWS NEPAIDED, (1011, 110011, BRICK, LIME, BIMENT, TILE PIPE. ‘ OFFICE WITH (1. WARD SELLEOE WALL STREET. NOBWA LR NORWALK, CONN. GREAT JADKET .. AND SDIT EIPOIIIIIN _' TWOFIRST-CLASS BICYCLES GIVEN AWAY! SATURDAY, MAI 2 9TH. AT III P. M. This week must be the greatest of the spring season. It has always been so, and we are determined that this will be as greal, if not greater, for every department must assert Itself this week, and go ahead. Bargains everywhere, and every pur- chaser of twenty-five cents worth will be presented with a coupon ticket that enlilles Ihem lo a chance on two wheels to be given away Saturday, Nay lweHIy- -11inlh ai COMMENCING—SATURDAY, MAY 22, AT 8 A. M. sscuae voun ncms 11m mu 1 WHEEL. JACKETS AND SUITS. Us?“ r3“ walk. price of material, x: '17,; ,G \\ ' I. ‘\‘\\\\‘, N“ \. “,i ' $13- 50- Combination of Plain Black and Suits, Eton Jacke Cloth Capes, $1. DRESS GOODS. 36= -in. Mixed Suiting, good value at 39c, this week, 25. 36= -in. wool Suitings, good value at 29c, for 19. 75c Black Crepon 45 in. wide, for this week, 37. $1. 00 Black Etaime, 56 in. wide, for this week, 75c. , 36= —in. all Wool Serge, 25c. Silk and W001 Challies, 19c. 52= =in. Diagonal, good value at $1. 25, this week, 98c. 3 pcs. Black Henrietta, 75c quality; this Week, 50. 20 pcs. Bicycle Suiting, 12 and 19c. SEPARATE SKIRTS. 5 doz. Blk. Figured Skirts, $1. 25. 3 cc “. “1.98. 25 Blk. Mohair, Percale Lined, $2.75. 17 “ and White Checked Skirts, all Wool, Plaited Backs, $4.75. _ 23 Novelty Cloth Skirts, $3.75. 10 Blk. Silk Grenadine Skirts, $10.00. f‘ ’ “ " Moire Velour Skirts, $7. 50. 8_ “ Large Figure Satin Brocade, $7.25 to $10.00. SHIRT WAISTS. 50 Blk. Sateen, 50, 75, 98c. 20 Changeable Silks, $1.98 to $5.75. 30 Blk. Brilliantine, $1.98. 100 doz. Lawn Waists, 75 and 98c. It is a great pleasure for us to see our Suits appreciated. the Best Fitting Costumes in Nor: Whip Cord suits, in Eldergreen— Lined with silk, made as the best .\ tailors make them, $20. Broadcloth Suits, made to fit, ,- material Suits, $12.50. Covert Suits in Fly Front 01' Eton Jackets, $10. Velvet Capes, $2. 75 and $3- 50 They are $1.75 per yd.— Plain 8: Check Navy Blue Serge ts, $ 1 0.00. 98 to $7.50 SILKS eleon effects, 75c. Hat $1. 25; this week, 75c. this week. 98c. this week, 75c. 75?- 50c; FOR MEN. assortment, $1.50 each. sizes, felled seams, high 75c; for this sale, 50c. Men’s Golf and Bicycle for this sale 98c each. 25 pcs. Taffetas, all the-beautiful Cham: 30 pcs. Summer China Silks, 33c. 15 pcs. Blk. Satin Brocade, always sold 27= -in. Blk. Satin Duchesse, worth $1.50; 24= —in. Satin Rhadame, $1. 25 per yard; 30 pcs. Rich Brocade Silks for Waists, 25 pcs. all Colors, 24=in. China Silks, “Manhattan” Shirt, acknowledged by correct dressers to be the best fitting shirt that is made, White or C010red bodies and fancy bosoms, Negligee and Laundered fronts; a Large and Choice Men’s fine Night Shirts, extra large grade muslin, sizes from 14 1= 2 to to 20, regular price Hose, with or without feet, 69c quality, at 50c. . Men’s Light Meight W001 Underwear in White and Natural, real value $1.25; I Men’s Ties, in Tecks, Four=in=Hand, Band Bows, Shield and Club Ties, Large 50 “ Percale Waists, 50c. Variety and exceptional values, at 250. DIG STDGK GREAT STOGK FINE STDOK DAD LOAD Propeller Load ‘ THOUSANDS or . or OF or . . , OF or~ IAATTINGS. LaceDurlams. ,POIITIEIIS. SDIIEEIIS. Granite ware.ShirI Waislc THE BUSIUN SHINE Eur. Main and“ WallSs. INSURE} YOUR PLATE GLASS IN THE Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company OF CONNECTICUT, At HALF THE RATE charged by other stock companies W. E12. BYEN‘G‘EQN, noon: 1, GAZETTE BUILDING. NORWALK
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