LocAL NEWS. Geo. B. St. John has returned from Saratoga. Miss Belle Youngs of New York, has been visiting Mrs. Frederick Keyser of West N orwalk. George W. Mansfield of Boston is» stopping at the Mahackemo. Miss Lulu Fry of New York, who has been a guest of Mrs. William Bartram of Harriet street has returned home. Mrs. George R. VanAlystyne and Mrs. Juries Golden are visiting Mrs. , George VanAlstyne, in Brooklyn. Mrs. T~‘versley Childs and son Evers- ley were over Sunday guests of George B. St. John, of North avenue. Mrs. Vi‘illiam La Forge and daughter .- Florence of Prince’s Bay, __L,,-. Euilave re: turned home after ayisit With Matha— vius Shu-rott on Union street. The proper grant has been given to Funeral directors Raymond & Sons for the removal of the remains, from St. Pauls churchyard to the Norwalk ceme- tery, of Clarissa Stevens who died Au- gust 1539, Lawrence M. Stevens who died in 1851, and Lawrence Kroger who died in 1862. Rev. Russell T. Hall of Greenwich has been called to the pastorate of the First Congregational church, New Britain. Since the resignation of the Rev. G. Henry Sandwell, who returned to England last spring, the church has been without a regular pastor. The First church society and the xFirst Ec- clesiastical society have each voted to call Mr. Hall. It has just been discovered that the cottage of Senator Joseph R. Hawley, . at Woodmont, has been entered by burglars and thoroughly ransacked. How long ago the burglary occurred is not known. The furniture was scattered about and every nook and corner had been ransacked for valu- ables. The best carpets and rugs in the house were missing. Whether anything else of value was taken cannot be learned until Mrs. Hawley sends on a list of the things which were in the cottage. A regular meeting of the city council was held Monday evening. The only absentee was Councilman Comstock. The main business brought before the meeting was the introduction of a reso- lution giving more power to the elec tric light commissioners in the matter of changing wires, etc. The resolution was tabled for future action. In the absence of Councilman Comstock no action was taken in the Railroad Square matter. The unsafe condition of the Palmer hat-shop was reported but no action was taken, other . than referring it to the board of health. The matter of the “leakage” of dust, water and oil through the railroad bridge over Washington street received attention and was referred to the city attorney. It was one of the shortest Sessions ever held by the board. Mrs. Harriet B. Curtis whose death was announced in Monday’s GAZETTE was the seventh of the ten children of the late Eli B., and Anah Eversley Bennett. The first child died in in- fancy, but Mrs. Curtis’ death causes the first break among the nine brothers and sisters which has occurred in near- ly four score years, a rather remark- able record. _ She was born April 23rd, 1830, in the house on‘East avenue which stood upon the site of the present Bennett home- stead and was then a part of the estate of her grandfather, John Eversley, which included the land between the present Hunter and Fitch places on the East side and also that between Das- kam’s lane and the Cram place on the West side of the avenue. Mrs. Curtis was for many years a member of the First Congregational church. She was a woman of a singularly sweet and winsome disposition and exercised a beneficent influence over a large circle of friends who will sincerely regret her departure. In 1853 she married Stiles W, Curtis, who with her three children, C. Evers- ley, Edwin E, and Helen L. Curtis survive her. When Mayor Wheeler called the regular November meeting of the Nor- walk city council to order Monday night there was but one chair vacant ‘ and that the one usually occupied by William H. Smith, the chairman of the highway committee. Through some mistake the reporter table had been placed without the pale. However, they Were not hampered as no matters of special importance call- ing for a lobby of interested parties were presented. Mayor Wheeler recognized Mayor- elect Charles L. Glover and invited him to a seat on his right,and Mr.Glov- er was an interested listener to the manner in which the council conducted the business of the city. After the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, Mayor Wheeler presented a number of bills aggregat- ing something over $2,300 which were ordered paid. _ These bills included expenses in the different departments, as well as those incurred in the improvements on Wall street. . _ A bill from the Norwalk Street Rail- way company amounting to about $75 ; for the sprinkling of the streets was i ’ abled. The bill of William Sheldon as in- spector of the Wall street improve- ments, was also referred owing to the fact that the same had been garnisheed for a claim amounting to $100. It was stated that Mr. Sheldon had made an assignment of the amount due him to Mr. Charles L. Glover. After some discussion the matter was referred to the corporation counsel with power. ‘ The report ofa‘the city librarian in which it was stated that there had been 3,213 visitors at the library and the number of books taken out as 2,268 was received, read and accepted. 'The chief of police reported to enty- three arrests for lasts/mt nth~ and gives the several causes for such arrests, the leading...91‘re‘being intoxication. ,Ai’A. Avison was among a long list, of signers for an incandescent light 9 the corner of Main and Harriett streetst He spoke in favor of 'the same and it seemed to be the sense of the board that the prayer ought to be granted. However, it was referred to the light committee for investigation and re- port. ' The chairman of the sewer commit- tee was instructed to take proper pre. cautions in reference to the overflow of the city waterng tanks. Councilman Hill reported progress on the extension of the Main streeu sewer. A petition through Councilman Chinery by Hope Hose company, ask- ing for the placing of a new coal-bin at an expense not in excess of $15, was referred to the fire committee with power. Councilman Kent asked that precau- tions be taken as to the cutting up of the brick pavement in the placing of water and sewer pipes, and it was voted that the ordinance in reference to same’ be strictly enforced. Mr. Kent also reported that he had on the part of the city acquiesced in the payment of the charges brought against the same in the way of bills for the care of the Italians under arrest, with as he thought a fairly proportion- ate ratio of the expense. His action in the premises was endorsed by the council. ‘ Councilman Boyer asked that the money due from the town to the city government be demanded and that the Mayor appoint a committee to the end that such amount be paid into the city treasury. This was the sense of the council and Mayor Wheeler promptly appointed the highway committee to act in the premises. Councilman Tristram presented the matter of the continuance of the light on Hendricks avenue, and incidentally remarked that under existing condi- tions he did not favor it, With the re- sult that it was referred back to him with power. He favored the placing of a light be- tween Union Park and the Methodist church. This matter was also referred to him with power. Councilman Tristram suggested the advisability of placing extra loads of crushed stone on West avenue at points near Berkeley and Elm street. The suggestion met with the approbation of the council and was referred to the highway committee with power. Councilman Kent of the police com- mittee invited the Mayor and council to visit the new police headquarters, and they all expressed a willingness to be in accord with the invitation. Mayor Wheeler stated that no final arrangements had been made as to the granting of permission to Manice De F. Lockwood as to the resting of a stone- work on the city property, but thought that the matter would be amicably set- tled. ' Collector Betts reported that he had as yet been unable to collect something like $2,465 due on the Wall street as- sessments. As there was some doubt as to how to proceed in the matter of the collection of the same, on the sug- gestion of the Mayor action was defer- red, for advice from the city counsel- lor. ' It seemed to be the sense of the board that the town ought to proceed at once in the building of the arch at the south end of Wall street bridge, it being shown that the weather would not of a necessity hamper the proper execution of such wark. The Mayor was authorized by a vote of the board to confer with the Select- men to the end that such arch be im- mediately constructed. Councilman Boyer complained of a pile of cobbles on Mill Hill which were a menace to travel. It was learned that they belonged to the Tramway company and were to be used in paving between their tracks. He also called attention to another dangerous pile of stone on Main street. The acting chairman of the highway committee was instructed to see that the evil was abated. Councilman Chinery of the fire de- partment remarked that his depart- ment was “broke” and asked for $500. It was voted that he be accorded the same through the usual channels. The City clerk reported an ordin- ance relating to plumbing and drain- ing asked for by the board of health at a previous meeting of the council. It was adopted and the same will be found in another column. The council then adjourned for one month. —-No claims, no aflidavns, every time. _ out. a. GAZETTE advertisement gets there _ Christian Endeavor Union _. The Thirteenth Annual convention 01 the Connecticut Christian Endeavor Union opened in the Norwalk Armory; Tuesday afternoon, at 2 p. m. The in- clement .weather no doubt kept a large number of the local as well as out-of-town "members at home. How- ever, all things cOnsidered, despite the down pour of rain there was a goodly attendance. The churches in the Twin Cities were fittingly decorated and Christian Endeavor monograms were in evidence all along West ave- nue. If the weather had been more favorable there would undoubtedly have been handsomer decorations to greet the eyes of our visitors. The Armory was very handsomely bedecked with flags and bunting. Large American flags draped the windows and festoons of blue and white bunting hung from the ceiling of the immense auditorium and were caught up in the center by a C.‘ E. monogram, thus pre- senting a very bright and attractive appearance. Am improvised platform had been arranged on the south side of the building with a seating capacity for three hundred. Old Glory was con- spicuous and together with large palms and potted plants formed the platform decorations. At two o’clock very few of the dele- gates had arrived but by 2:30 the seats were pretty well filled. At that time the State President who presided, in- troduced the Rev. A. K. Foster of New Haven, who made a short address con- cerning enthusiasm which had been displayed at previous conventions and which was expected at this one. He said that there was more enthusiasm lost on Railroad trains after the con- vention was over'and delegates had re- turned home, than a little, and that the object of the convention was to cre- ate a lasting enthusiasm in the field of the Lord’s labor. After this there was a call for prayer which was responded to by three or four in the assembly. A solo was then rendered by a Mr. Foster, of Washing ton. ' Following this addresses of welcome were made. In behalf of the Twin Cit— ies, by Hon. E. J. Hill, in behalf of the churches, by Rev. F. A. Scofield, in be- half of the Norwalk C. E. Union, Rev. R. O. Sherwood. When Mr. Hill was called, the genial congressman was greeted with loud ap- plause thus showing the respect and confidence in which he was held by the 00mmunity at large. Mr. Hill spoke as follows; Ladies and Gentlemen:——The town of Norwalk is two hundred and forty- eight years old, but I venture to say that from the day when the Rev. Thomas Hanford began to break the bread of life to his hungry flock, until now. no company of men and women has gathered here with higher aims and holler purposes than those which prompt the Christian Endeavor con- vention of 1897. This building in which you now are was erected by the state, to give to its citizensa place where they might be drilled and disciplined in arms and thus prepare themselves to maintain their liberties, defend their homes and preserve peace and order among the people. As you entered its doors you might have seen on either side the swords and guns and other implements of war, but you came with the Bible in your hands and the lovenof Christ in your hearts, and thus equipped you can ac- complish more Ior God and man than armed hosts of any state or nation, kingdom or empire on the globe. It is my privilege as a citizen of. this town, to welcome you to-day. In whose name shall I do this? I 'cannot speak for city or state or nation, for neither recognizes sect or creed. For whom, then, shall I speak ? A short time ago I visited Charlot- tenburg, near Berlin, . and saw the mausoleum which holds the ashes of the German kings. Passing through the densely shaded walks of that grand old park, I entered the beautiful struc- ture. The Al’bhangel Michael, with flaming sword, guards the threshhold, ready to lead forth the royal dead when the resurrection trump shall sound. ' Within that splendid shrine, lying upon couches of pure white marble, are the lifelike figures of the Prussian king and queen, Frederick William and Louise,and just beyond are the old kaiser and empress of a united Ger- many resting side by side, and at their feet is buried the heart of their royal son. . In that presence no one is permitted to speak aloud. The soft light of heaven streams through the domed ceiling upon the upturned faces of the, dead and the wondrous beauty of the scene can never be forgotten. ‘ A raised dias around the wall is filled full of wreaths and crowns, the tributes of kings and queens 'of other nations, and by the emperor’s s'.de was the offering of 'far-‘ofi Siam, placed there but a few days before as a token of her king’s regard. As I stood there I thought of what these men had been, and of the great deeds they had done for Fatherland, But as I turned away, in an alcove in the rear I saw another figure. It was a marble crucifix. No crowns or wreaths. were there, but as I looked. at it and thought of what it meant for all mankind, I said to the guide, “This is the greatest ruler of them all, for He conquered the whole by love, while these ruled a‘ kingdom and made an empire by the power of the sword.” And so, ‘In His name, the Wonder- ful, the Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.’ I welcome you to-day to our homes and hearts and ask His blessing on your work and you, not only while you are gathered here, but throughout this life and straight on in the life to come to all eternity. 2 Junior Conference. From 2 to 3 p. m. during the prayer and praise service, in the Armory, the Juniors were holding a conference in the Centrnl club house on West ave- nue, under the direction of Mrs. Emily L. Ely, state secretary of the Junior so ciety. The subjects discussed were as Me hods in Starting New So- cieties,” Mrs. Scofield of Stamford; “Methods in the Meeting,” “Methods in Outside Work for the Society,” Mr. Logan, of Meriden; Plans for Ral- lies,” Mrs. DO‘wns, of New Haven. follows: . The gonference was entirel y infor- mal but as the time given for this part of the program was short. .it was of a necessity so. However, many ' good suggestions were offered for the fur- thering of the work in the Lord’s vine- yard. An adjournment was then taken until 4 p. m. __ linior Rally. The Junior Rally opened at 4 p. m. in the Armory. The children entered the building and marching around took seats on the platform. Prof. Alex. S. Gibson presided at the piano and was accompanied by Howard Tilly on the cornet. The programme follows: Processional,“‘Loyal Soldiers,” J un- iors; Scripture Recitation, 23d Psalm, Juniors, led by Mrs. Ely; Prayer, “Bowing at Thy Feet,” Juniors; Lord’s Prayer. Committee workt' President and Secretary, VVestport Cong; Lookout Committee, South Norwalk Cong; Prayer-Meeting Committee, South Nor- -walk Bapt.; Social Committee, South Norwalk Cong; Sunshine Committee, B. Riv. and Rowayton Bapt.; Mission- ary Committee, ,Knudsen Hall Union; Music Committee, Calvary Baptist; Song, “You’re aJunior a Band,” Supts. with chorus by Juniors; Response, by a Pastoz , Rev. J. Backus, VVestport-Song, Convention Hymn, Juniors; Awarding of the Dept. Banner, Pres. of the Union; Notices, Benediction— —Mizpah, Juniors and audience; Recessional, “Step Into Line, ” Juniors. The six committees were distin- guished by different colors each having its individual significance, and were waved by the youthful lindeivorers as they sang and responded? to the ques- tions put to them by their beloved lead- er, Mrs. Emily L. Ely. The Epworth Leagues of the several- Methodist churches of the town helped to make a success of the rally. The Department Banner was award- ed to the South Norwalk Baptist 'So- ciety, for the best attendance at meet- ings during the year. ' Veteran Fla-union. The Christian Endeavor Veteran As- sociation held their meeting at the Central club housein the afternoon. At 6 o’clock, they With their friends to the number of 42, sat down to a sumptious supper prepared for them by the Board of Managers of the Woman’s Exchange. . The tables were three in number, and beside each plate were' placed three pansies representing the colors of the organization. In addition to the flowers were handsome re-union cards opon which appeared the name of each guest. C<.'>-————‘ It is feared by some that Norwalk Will be visited by an epidemic of both scarlet fever and diphtheria, but every measure possible is being taken advan- tage of to avoid the same. In the mean- time parents should exercise all due diligence in the care of their children as regards sanitation. By order of Dr. W. J. Tracey, the health officer, one of the rooms at the. parochial school has been closed. This by reason of the fact that two of the' pupils in the same are ill with an at- tack of the diphtheria. The two menr tioned are children of Mr. Milburn and Mr. Harty who are neighbors on Bel- den avenue. Both places of residence are under Quarantine. ' ' WEEKLY-NORWALKéflAZETTE I 1 ——- ’ EAST NORWALK. Jacob Wolf of Darien, has moved his ~ household ell‘ects to East Norwalk. Mrs. D. B. Beach of Betts’ place is a guest of friends in Naugatuck. E. A. Raymond of VanZandt avenue, has returned from a trip to Michigan. Woodbury G. Langdon and family, have closed their summer residence and returned to’ their winter home in New York. The Ladies’ Aid society of the M. E. church will meet in the church parlors to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock to elect officers. Mrs. Charles Verity has returned to her home on Long Island after a two weeks’ visit with Captain H. Verity of Keyser avenue. Miss Libbie V. Day of the Telephone office, is ill at her home in Betts’ place. Miss Martha England, of Newark, N. J., is a guest at the home of Henry E. Buckingham, on Cottage avenue. O Church—Hyatt. The marriage of Charles Church and Jane M. Hyatt, eldest daughter of the late U. S. Treasurer, James W. "Hyatt, was solemnized at the home of the bride on Brush street, Wednesday; by Rev. Mr. Sherman, of Bridgeport, in the presence of only a few of the relatives and friends of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Church left town on the 11:37 train for a wedding tour. They were in receipt of many elegant presents. The GAZETTE extends its hearty con- gratulations to both bride and groom. O ROBBED THE TREASURY VAULT. A Trusted Employe Fined $50 for Stealing 28 Silver Dollars. Washington, Nov. 2.—Thomas Mar- tin, an old employe in the Treasury, was yesterday fined $50 by Judge Brad- ley for stealing twenty-eight silver dol- lars from the Treasury vaults. He had been in jail since the theft was com- mitted in Angus: last. Martin was one of the most trusted 'messengers in the department and had often before been employed in the count of cash in the Treasury. The officials were at a loss to account for his crime, and had he not been caught in the act they would not have believed him guilty. .His act necessitated an actual count of the sil- ver dollars in the Treasury, otherwise Treasurer Roberts could not be satis- fied that all the money he receipted for was on hand. The work will occupy the force of counters several months. _._._______————- Better Pay for Thelr Work. Reading, Pa., Nov. 1.—A'general ad- vance in wages, varying with the mar- ket conditions attaching to the pro- ducts of the different departments, has been announced by the Reading Iron Company, to take effect to-day. The Reading Iron Works’ puddlers received notice of 5 per cent. increase. They Were getting $2.40 and will hereafter re ceive $2.55 per ton. Not '(o Co‘nifést Puufii'fli‘s wm. Chicago, Nov. 1.—Both George M. and Walter Sanger Pullman, sons of the dead palace car magnate, will make no attempt to disturb the provis- ions of their father's will. "Of course we ‘are not left what you would call a big income,” said George; “but we are satisfied." Mrs. Pullman has a private fortune amounting to $1,000,000, which she re- ceived from Mr. Pullman previous to his death. Died Rather than Live in Jersey. New York, Nov. 2.—Joseph Ebbers, 65 years old, a'cablnet maker, killed him- self yesterday in his home, at 223 West Twentieth street, byshooting himself through the head because his wife in- sisted on their motlhig to Jersey City. whore she had obtained a post as jani- tress in an apartment house. ROOSEVELT vs. PINGREE. Assistant Secretary Will Not Waste More Money on the Yantle. Washington, Nov. 2.—Theodore Roose- velt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, hit at Gov. Potato Pingree, of Michi- gan in true Rooneveltian style yester- day. When the Governor heard last Friday of the accident to the .old war- ship Yantic, which is to'be turned over to the State of Michigan for the use of the naval militia, he telegraphed in hot haste to the Navy Department that he had instructed the agents of the State not to accept the Yantic in her dam- aged condition, or until all claims on account of her collision with the steam- ship Canadienne had been adjusted. Mr. Roosevelt sent this message to Gov. Pingree to-day: . “Telegram of 29th received. Yantic is 'reported practically uninjured. If not receipted for immediately and taken charge of by representatives of Michi- gan, vessel will be ordered to return to Boston at once. There are many other naval military organizations which de- sire the Yantic. We have already spent more money than we should have Spent upon the Yantic, and we will not spend a dollar more." _—_——.—_ RESULT OF THE”'SEAI.;'C'ONFERE'NCE England to Be Urged to Agree to Suspend Pelagic Sealing. .9: Washington, Nov. 2.—The American, Russian and Japanese members of the Behring Sea Conference have agreed to recommend to their respective govern- .ments that».what isknown in diplomacy as an identical note, signed ”by the three nations concerned, be addressed to the British Government, urging its adhesion to an agreement to suspend pelagic sealing for a period of time to be arranged between all the interested parties. Until an answer from Great Britain is received little can be done by the conferrees of the United States, Russia and Japan. The correspondence in the matter will be conducted by cable, and it is believed that the posi- tion of Great Britain will be learned very soon. It is likely that the ac— quiescence of Great Britain will result in the negotiations of a formal treaty requiring the approval of the Senate. As the sealing season will not begin until Spring, there will be ample time for the conclusion of the negotiations and the ratification of a treaty. The work of the conferrees was prac- tically concluded yesterday at the meeting held in the State Department. Election De'inund to'r' Pistons. Lexington, Ky.,‘Nov. 2.—The demand for firearms here yesterday and last night has been so great that it has been impossible for the dealers to fill the orders. The two pawnshops were the first to run out of pistols, and last Light there was not a hardware store in the city at which a pistol could be bought The feeling between partisans ls intense, and trouble is expected to- day. But for the fact that the two principals had ”been electioneering all day in the rain and that their weapons were wet, a. tragedy would have been enacted at the Court‘House last'even- Ing. John Jenkins and“ Jim Hall drew and each snapped his rerver seVeral ‘imes before friends could interfere, but hither of the weapons would fire. \ Murdered by His Neighbor. Mercer,vMo., Nov. 1.——Nathan Stark, a prominent farmer, was held up on the highway Sunday night by Ira Sexton, a neighbor, who attempted to rob him. Stark resisted, and Sexton shot and killed him. Sexton was taken to Princeton and placed in jail. The feel- ing against him is strong, and an extra guard has been placed about the jail. Three others have been put under ar- rest as Sexton’s accomplices. They are Sexton’s wife of a week, her sister and a stranger from Indiana. Sexton says he did not want to kill Stark, but the latter showed fight when held up. The robbers got nothing. To Care Consumption Free. San Francisco, Nov. 2.—Dr. Joseph 0. Hirschfelder, of the Cooper Medical College, who asserts that he has per- fected oxytuberculin, or serum, and has by its use cured advanced cases of con- sumption in six months, now proposes to make free to the public the benefit of his discovery, provided funds are given to establish a hospital where pa- tients maybe treated. . . .. ‘ 4—__—————-—-——"- fl wlerlI ' FOR ' '%EVERY memberhf EVERY family on EVERYIfarm, in EVERY village, EVERY State or Territory. FOR Education, FOR Noble Manhood, )FOR True Womanhood. , XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX IT GIVES all important newsof the Nation. IT GIVES all important news of the Wor'd IT GIVES the most reliable market reports IT GIVES brilliant and instructive editorials. IT GIVES fascinating short stories. IT GEVES‘ an unevcelled agricultural departmen IT GIVES sclent’fic and mechanlCal information, IT GIVES iluusar .Lea ta .hion articles, ' IT GIVES humor.) is illustrations. , IT GIVES entertainment to young-and old. 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