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ANTI-SCALIING BILL
Favorably Reported to the Senate
From the Committee. '
voT}: WAS EIGHT’TO THREE
Several Amendments Adopted, Especially
Relating to thg Penalty and to Passes
—--Railroad DIcn Are Pleased---The Cul-
lom Bill to Be Pressed.
Washington, Feb. 4.—The Senate
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce decided yesterday by a vote
of 8 to 3 to report favorably to the Sen-
ate the Anti-Scalping bill. The com-
mittee amended the bill slightly by re—
ducing the penalty for the first offense
from $1,000 to $500 and striking out the
, imprisonment clause and making the
second offense punishable by a fine of
$1,000. The other amendment related
‘ to passes and Senator Chandler’s bill
introduced in the Fifty—second Con-
gress, ~which makes the issuing of
passes illegal, and also provides, that
all passes issued shall be recorded with
names of persons receiving them, and
this record to be open at all times to
.the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The committee voted down the amend-
ment to open this record to the stock-
holders of the railroads.
The bill was also amended to prevent
any purchaser reselling a transferable
ticket in good faith to a person to use
in the prosecution of the Journey, or,
in other words, when a ticket is sold
from terminus to terminus it must be
used by the person buying the ticket.
The vote to report showed all the
committee in favor of the bill except
Teller, Chilton and Chandler.
The committee also decided that the
Cullom bill to increase the duties of the
Interstate Commerce Commission
should be pressed at the same time as
the Anti—Scalping bill. This bill is one
to correct the duties of the commission
to conform to the recent decisions in
the courts. While some of the Senators
understood that this meant that both
bills should be considered in the Senate
together, the majority did not think
that the vote meant that the anti—
scalping bill would have to wait for the
Interstate Commerce bill, for as soon as
the Senate met this morning Senator
Cullom reported the Anti-Scalping bill
as amended to the Senate with the rec-
ommendation that it pass. The bill was
placed on the calendar.
There were a number of railroad men
at the Capitol waiting for the commit-
tee to decide on the bill, and they are
much pleased at the result. While one
or two of the am’endments were not al—
together satisfactory, they all expressed
themselves as gratified to get the bill
but of the committee with a favorable
report and before the Senate.
The following is the mxt of
Chandler amendment in regard to
passes which was incorporated in the
bill:
“That giving free transportation to
persons or property, except as allowed
by Section 22‘of the Act to regulate
commerce,” approved;February 4, 1887,
shall be deemed an unjust discrimina-
tion under Section 2 of said act, and
shall be punished as provided in Section
10 of said act; and in addition to the
penalties upon individuals provided in
Section 10, the corporations which may
be guilty of any such offense shall be
punished by fine as in said section pro-
vided. .
“That all free passes issued by or on
behalf of any railroad corporation sub—
ject to the provisions of said act shall
' be signed by some officer of the corpo-
ration authorized by vote of the direct-
ors to sign the same, and every such
railroad corporation shall keep a rec-
ord showing the date of every free pass,
the name of the person to whom it is
issued, the points between which the
passage is granted and whether a single
“trip or time pass, and if the latter, the
time for which it is issued, and this rec-
ord shall at all times be open to the In-
terstate Commerce Commissioners, or
to their representatives, who may be
duly authorized in writing to examine
the same.”
AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN.
No Further Opposition to the Annexation
of Hawaii. .
Washington, Feb. 4.—The opposition
of Japan to the annexation of Hawaii
by the United States has been removed.
This result has been attained by the
conclusion of an agreement between
this Government and Japan which by
practiCally settling the status of the
Japanese in Hawaii removes the only
substantial difference that has existed
between the two governments.
The exact basis of this agreement has
not yet been made public, but the gen-
eral scope of it is understood to be a
recognition of the rights of Japanese in
Hawaii to claim equal rights with Jap-
anese in the United States after the'
taking effect of the treaty with Japan
proclaimed in 1895.
Sixty Votes for the Treaty.
Washington, Feb. 4.—The friends _oi
the Hawaiian treaty late yesterday at-
ternoon claimed the following: vote for
annexation: The solid Republican
membership of the Senate, including
Senator Morrill, who has hitherto been
against the treaty, a total of 43. The
following Democrats and Populists:
Turner, Kenney, McLaurin. lleitfield,
Morgan. Pettus, Kyle, Murphy, Turpie,
Teller, Cannon. Mantle, Stewart. Jones
(Nevada), German, Rawiins and. Mon-
~ ey, a grand total of 60. To this: is ail-led
Harris, which makes 61 votes.
Government Shrapnel 'l'scluss.
San Francisco, Feb. 4.—Tests o:
shrapnel shot furnished for the inited
States army have been made by Lieut.
Babbitt, of the Benicia Arsenal. 'l‘wez'l-
ty-six shells were tired and 50 per rent
of the ammunition was found to be
wholly worthless. All shells fused by
electricity were excluded mm the
twenty-six rounds selected by Llcut.
Babbitt. Charles R. Suter, chief engi-
neer of the Pacific Division, has in-
structions from Gen. J. M. VVilsam
Chief of Engineers, Washington, L‘. «3.,
to hasten the work of mounting the
modern guns for the defense-- of this
harbor.
Big Bond Sale in London.
London, Feb. 4.—The,statement that
the Reading Railroad Reorganization
I yndicate has sold here about $6,000,00l
.l'u'Ol‘tlI of‘bonds is confirmed. They are
the general mortgage 4 per cent. bonds
the
‘ twine.
, foot.
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RICHARD H. FITCH, Editor. . . . . .
Wilton. Conn .
Wilton.
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couraging. Many of the Wilton friends
of the GAZETTE have called with con-
gratulations and kind words, and in
several instances with little items of
news that are most acceptable. One
friend said. “It’s a. great pleasure to
see the 01d GAZETTE with its budget
of local news. It has always beena
favorite with me and if you wish I will
keep a bright outlook for all the little
items which may happen to come my
way.” The offer was accepted with
thanks. Another said “Here’s my
dollar for the WEEKLY GAZETTE and
Tribune for a year. The GAZETTE is
worth it alone, but if you insist on
throwing in the Tribune, I will not re-
fuse the rare chance of getting some-
thing for nothing." For these and the
many other good wishes, the Editor
extends thanks, and is particularly
grateful for the offers of local items,
which it is his wish to give completely
and accurately; and will endeavor to
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tion to the WEEKLY GAZETTE and
Weekly Tribune; (Two papers each
week for a whole year,) and watch the
good work go on.
George E. Taylor made a business
trip to Bridgeportmn Thursday.
J. R. VVillardsen has been visiting
his family in Hoboken, N. J.
Clinton Hurd of Danbury visited his
parents in this place on Sunday.
’ Joseph. Turner of Brooklyn has been
visiting Ernest Hurd.
. Station Agent Olmstead has rented
part of Mrs. Foote’s residence, and will
soOn remOve there with his family.
Miss Folsom entertained a large
party of young people in honor of her ,
niece Miss Hovey. Skating on their
private pond was the amusement and a
jolly time was had.
Mrs. John L. Davis has returned to -
her former home in Chenango Forks,
N. Y. ,
Miss Katherine Chambers of Morris
town, has been visiting ‘ her; cousin,
Mrs. J. M. Betts.
Edward S. Fitch has been visiting
his mother Mrs. S. P. Fitch after an
extended business trip through the
south.
D. D. Telford and family of New
York City were the guests of D. B. Og-
den over Sunday. -
D. B. Ogden hitched his team to a
big woodsled on Saturday and gave
about thirty young people a long
sleigh ride. It wasajolly party and
we wish we has been “wid ’em. ”
Professor Mescall of Charles “Thin-
lock’s Boarding school has been enjoy-
ing a trip to New York City.
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February is putting up lots of weath-
er for the smallest month in the year.
The Woman’s Auxiliary of St.
Matthew’s church resumed the weekly
meetings at the rectory on Wednesday
afternoon. .
Those Of our local weather sharps
who have been predicting a continu-
’ grocery clerk.
ance of the mild weather of January
have not been visible this week. They
are too busy shoveling snow.
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While the congregation was assemb-l
ling at the Congregational church for
the evening services on Sunday, one of i
the young ladies detected astrong odor
of burning wood and informing the
sexton an investigation was made and
a block of wood was discovered to be
on fire, under the smoke pipe, it was
removed. No damage.
Grantley and Olmstead have received
an extensive paper hanging contract
from Mrst. M. Betts, and other or-
ders are rapidly coming in to encour-
age these young men in their efforts to
have as good work done in their line,
by local artists, at a lower price than
by outside parties. Enterprise of this
kind is a good thing for the town.
While not exactly making hay while
the snow flies, T. F. [Gilbert took ad-
vantage of the'stormy weather on Wed-
day to close a contract with the Deer—
ing. Harvester Co. of Chicago 111., to
handle their noted line of iiiOWerS,
harvesters, horse-rakes, and binder
Thoughts of the hay field have
a warming effect this zero Weather.‘
Tuesday morning when the snow was
piling up into big drift-s on our. streets,
Alfred Olmstead, and Theodore Com-
stpck braved the storm and did- their
neighbors a. good turn by driving their
snow plows from James Taylor’s res;-
ence to the Congregational church.
It was a. thoughtful act and greatly ap-
preciated those who travel aLout on
Owing to illness Organist Hurd was
absent from the evening services at the
Congregationalchurch Sunday.
An the rumor of another real estate
boom is afloat. This time it is parties
from New York who wish to locate a
fresh air home amid the health environ-
ments of Old Wilton, and are accused
of having a. cool $50,000 to invest. We
cannot vouch for this story, but we
’ope‘its true.
North Wilton.
Miss Mary Comstock has been visit-
ing relatives in New York City.
The road leading from our main
street to Wilson Hoyt’s has been badly
blockaded this, week by huge snow
drifts,,nece:s’.tating a circuitohs route
through the fields to reach the main
highway. Mr. Hoyt made complaint to
the selectmen on Wednesday, and it is
hoped that some one will be appointed
to clear the roads in future storms.
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flurlbutt Street.
Good sleighing, a full moon, and the
memory of the good time last year
combined to bring out a large and jolly
crowd at the dance at 'William Al:-
bott’s Thursday evening. Shipman’s
orchestra furnished the music, which
means that it was the kind when you
just had to dance. The floor of the
new addition just completed was in the
best of condition, and with the excep—
tion of the short. hour devoted to the
refreshments the young people tread
the mazy untilFi-iday was well started
on its journey. , The committee, Messrs.
Knapp, Abbott and Geopple, should
be’congratulated on their efforts to
give every body a good time.
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Belden Hill.
Martin Hat-be, is making many im-
provement about his new place includ-
ing a commodious chicken—house,
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Mrs. David VVhitlockxis \‘iSlting rel-
atives in Newark, N. J.
Julian C. Gregory of New York City
was in town on Saturday. ..
Miss Ethel Chiche’ster has secured a
lucrative position with Both and Gold-
smith. South Norwalk.
Josiah . Gilbert has recovered from
his recent illness. ' » '2. ~
A large lot of fine timber has been
delivered at Josiah Gilbert’s to be used.
in framing a. new barn
George Barrenger has recovered
from a severe attack of the measles. '
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Chestnutflill.
This is the true story of a dog and a
The dog is the big
blood hound owned by Chester Coley.
And the. clerk, well he represent-s a
hustling grocery firm up Wilton way.
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the dance at William Abbott’s, Hurl-
butt Street, Thursday night.
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OBITUARY.
GEORGE B. BETTS.
Died, at his home in Bethel after a
long illness, George M. Betts. Mr.
Betts was a. native of Wilton and was a
resident of this town until 1883 when
he removed to Bethel. He was 65
years of age. A widow . and three
daughters, and three Sons survive him.
The funeral services were held from
St. Matthew’s church Tuesday after-
noon. interment being in St. Matthew’s
churchyard. A _
FEMININE CHAT.
We rarely get what we want just
when we want it.
A real friend makes you a partaker
in his or her huroi‘s.
The “sleigh belle” is the cold weath-
er edition of the summer girl.
Few women can look stylish and earn
for-table at the same’time in this weath-
er.
All roads once led to Rome, and now
apparently all ribbons run in the" same
directon. - ‘
There are very few of us so apt. to be
spoiled by praise as by the utter lack
of it when effort deserves it.
The comic valentine has happily gone
out. of vogue, but, alas, there is no law
to prevent the youthful poet from send-
ing verses of his own composition to his
lady love.
The furnace that bakes you out of
house and home in moderate weather
always goes on strike when a blizzard
arrives.
No matter how blase the person, the
sight of a fire Engine dashing along
always has the power to produce a lit-
tle thrill. , '
secretary Alger to Cruise.
W'ashington, Feb. 4.——Secretary Gage
has placed a lighthouse tender at the
disposal of Secretary Alger, whose con-
mit his removal South in a week or
less. It was the intention of President
McKinley to accompany Gen. Alger on
the trip, but his engagements will pre-
vent it. Secretary Alger’s party will
probably go as far as Fort Monroe,
Va) ,If he stands the voyage to Fort
Monroe well Secretary Alger will be
taken to some far Southern resort,
while the rest of the party will return
to I‘Vashington.
Not So Many Lives Lost As Reported.
Boston, Feb. 4.——The tales of wrecks
and loss of life thus far received fur-
nish the darkest details in the history
of the storm along the coast. It was
believed to be sure that at least a score
of seamen had lost their lives along
the New .England coast during the,
blizzard, but word has been received
that the report of twelve bodies being
found on Baker’s Island, in Salem har-
bor, cannot be verified. This will leave
the number of fatalities only seven,
comprising the crew of the Charles A.
MP- Doggie had broken his chain and I Briggs, which was wrecked at Nahant
was taking a stroll. , The grocery clerk
was delivering groceries. Doggie took
exception to something and started for
clerk. Growls by the dog. Howls by
the clerk. Owner rushes out, grabs
dog. Tableau. That was Saturday;
next day the clerk shaved off that love-
ly Klondike beard. - Monday delivered
more groceries, met same dog. Dog-
gie took one look. laid hisself down
and went to sleep. The first person to
discover a moral to this tale will re-
ceiveacopy of last week’s GAZEI‘TE
free. gratis, for nothing at all.
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Cannon.
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Frederick D. Sturges has resumed
his studies at the Merrill Business Col—
' lege, Stamford.
William Post of Norwalk is the guest
of Samuel B. Sturges.
The crazy hermit of ye mountain has
chased himself away. '
The illustrated lecture by J. L. Lam
of Weston. at the Zion’s Hill M. E.
church on W’edpesday evening last, 'on
the Diamond Fields of South Africa,
was well attended and greatly enjoyed.
The church treasury was augmented
by $18 as a result. ‘
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Scribner,-
wliose tragic death was described in
these columns, was held from her late
home Sunday. Rev. L. W. Holmes, of-
ficiating. '
Arthur Holmes of Bridgeport, and
Charles Holmes of South N erwalk, were
in town over Sunday. ‘ .
Miss Katherine. White and Mis
Edith White have returned from an
extended visit in New York city.
Mrs. Martha Warren who has been
at her old home in this place the past
week left town on Wednesday.
Frederick Scribner of N orwplk at-
tended the funeral of his mother, Mrs.
Mary Scribner. on Sunday. ,-
The severe' snow storm this week
Completely blocked some of 2 the roads
running east and west for several days.
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You can tell just as well as a physi-
cian whether your kidneys are dis
eased» or healthy. The way to do is to
take a bottle or glass tumbler, and fill
it with urine. If there is a sediment——
a powderlike substance—at the bottom
after standing a day and night, there
is something wrong with the kidneys.
Another sure sign of disease is a desire
to urinate often, and still another sign
is pain in the back. If urine stains
linen, there is no doubt that the kid
neys are affected-
Any and all disgases of the kidneys,
liver, bladder and of the urinary pas-
sages and constipation cf- the. bowel
are cured by Di‘. David Kennedy’s
Favorite Remedy. There is no ques-
tion about its being the best and surest
medicine in the world for such trouble.
It quickly releves and cures inability
to hold urine, and people, young or old
who take it are not: compelled to get
up a number of times during the night.
For putting an .end to that scalding
, pain experienced in passing urine,
. nothing is so good as Dr. David Ken—
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the bad effects ofwhiskey and peer; is
pleasant to the taste, and does not
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quire the use of instruments to push
back the sandy matter so the urine can
be avoided. ,, In such cases Favorite
Remedy should be taken without fur-
ther delay or the disease may prove
fatal. It is sold for one dollar a bottle;
at all drug _ stores. It is well worth
many times its price.
, . Samples Free
If you wish to test Dr. David Ken-
nedy’s Favorite Remedy before buying
it, send your full post-( flies address to
the the Dr. David Kennedy Corpora-
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aper. We will then mail you asample
bottle free, as well as 'circulars giving
full directions for its use. Every read-
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all, sufferers from kidney troubles
tinued improvement in health will per-_ ,
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BUSIUN 310R
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GREATEST STORE.
TEE Lasm CALL
——ON—_..
Winches. Jacmmcs.
marked down of our Winter Jackets.
and Women’s coats, at less than Half Price.
Saturday, February 5th, we will have the final
If you have not
bought a Winter Jacket, or if your Jacket is a rough
one,you can afford to buy a nice,smooth KerseyJacket,
which is the leading cloth this season, both for Men
Blankets
We; have a hundred Blankets left.
On all above one dollar we will take 25
per cent. off.
$1.19 ones 25 per cent. oil“, 89c.
$2.00 “ 25 "‘ “ “ $1.50.
$3.00 “ 25 “ “ “‘ $2.25.
$4.00 ‘5 25 ‘3 4‘ ii $3.00.
—.Ladies and childrens Leggings, 25c,
75c and 980.
Skirts
Embrella. flounce, lace and Hamburg
trimmed, 98c to $3.00. ‘
Kitchen Dept
3 qt. granite iron sauce pan, 100.
4 “ “ “ milk pan, 10c.
Long handle flesh forks, 2c.
Large Oyster broilers, 10c.
“ Wire strainers, 5c.
3 qt. granite iron tea or coffee pot,
:25 cents.
English Porcelaine
W'arranted not to craze.
Cups and saucers, 410 set.
Tea plates, So each.
Breakfast plates, So each.
Dinner plates, 7c each.
Vegetable dishes, 120 each.
Covered dishes, 350 each.
Bowls, 50 each. .
Worsted Hoods, .50, 39c and 50c.
Fascinators, 25c, 39c, 500 and 75c.
Corset Covers
The new blouse Corset covers and
low neck, for evening wear, 490, 59c
and 75c.
Skating caps, 25c and 390.
Empire Gowns
Lace and Hamburg trimmed, over
twenty-five different styles, 980.
Separate Skirts
15 black cheviot skirts that have been
$5.00 all season, $3.50.
10 plaid skirts that have been $5.00
until now, $3.50.
Hamburgs and Laces
A fortunate purchase of Manufac-
turer’s samples and short lengths of
Hamburg edgeing, enables us to oifer
Saturday, over 5,000 yds. at 50 cents an
the dollar. The lot comprises all the
season’s importation and the styles and“
cloths are among the best made.
500 pieces, French Valenciennes and
Oriental laces in white and butter
colored, our spring and summer im.
portations, will be displayed this week
at very attractive prices. '
. Jackets
Beaver and Rough Jackets, $5 and
and $6 ones, $2.50.
Boucle Jackets, $12 and $14.98 ones,$8.
Beaver and Kerseys, Silk Lined.
$8.50 and $10 ones, $5.
Children’s Jackets, $5 and $6 ones,
sizes, 4, 6, and 8, $2.50. ‘
Imported Kerseys, Braided and Silk
Lined. $18.75 and $20 ones, $10.
Children’s Jackets, $8 and $10 ones,
sizes 8, 10 and 12, $5.
Tm: BOSTON STORE.
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establishment,
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