NORWALK
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VOL. Kent—No 6
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Preliminary To Another for
Town and City Con-
soHdaHon.
CITY OF FIVE WARDS.
One Mayor and Twelve Aldermen and
Several Commissioners.
The following preliminary petition
to be followed by another for Town
and City consolidation, was introduced
in the House on Wednesday by Rep-
resentative Light:
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, iii--
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
JANUARY SESSION, A. D., 1899.
To THE HONORALE SENATE AND HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES IN GENEpAL
ASSEMBLY CONVENED:
A petition of the subscriber, a mem-
ber of the General Assembly from Nor-
walk, respectfully shows:
That the town of Norwalk contains
two city governments and eleven school
district governments which are main-
tained at great expense and inconven-
ience to the people of the town, and in
the opinion of your petitioner the peo-
ple would be better served from any
conceivable standpoint by one simple,
consolidated government:
Therefore, your petitioner asks that
a city charter may be granted to the
people of Norwalk and that the bound—
aries of the city he made the same
as the boundaries of the township;
and that the
divided into five districts,
the first district to include the present
city ‘of Norwalk; the second district to
include the present city of South Nor-
walk; the third district to include
East Norwalk, so called, the northern
boundary of the district to be a line
extending directly east of the north-
ern boundary line of the city of South
Norwalk to the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad tracks, and
hence along the railroad to the oVVest
ort line; the fourth district to include
1ve Mile River, so called, and all that
Iortion of the town outside the city
f South Norwalk and south of the
ighway known as the Connecticut
urnpike; and the fifth district to in-
lude West Norwalk,
ranbury Plains, and all the rest of
he township not included in the other
city so formed be
as follows:
Winnipauk,
listricts.
And to provide for the following of-
cers 1
Mayor, Twelve Councilmen, Treas-
rer, Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer of
he water fund for the first district and
Treasurer of the water fund for the
econd district, 2:. Street Commission, a
‘harity Commission, a Water Commis—
‘icn for the first district and a Water
‘ommission for the second district, an
Electric Light Commission for the sec-
ond district. Each commission to con-
‘ist of three men and to be appointed
y the mayor and approved by the
ouncil; all of these officers to serve
ithout salary.
The first district to be permitted to
lect four
ouncil; the second district four; the
third district two: the fourth district
one, and the fifth one. Each district
members of the Common
to have. home rule,
owning its'mown property, paying its own
debt, and to decide by vote every
question of special public improvement
and to pay for the same. There should
be a street superintendent for the
whole city who should receive a rea-
sonable salary; and a superintendent
of the poor for the whole city, who
should receive a reasonable salary;
there should be a tax collector for the
whole city who should receive a rea-
sonable salary; and a clerk for the
whole city who should receive a ran.
sonablc salary. ‘
The general vtax should not exceed
the tax now laid- by the town for the
town purposes, and aspecial tax of each
district special public improvements,
lighting of streets, police service , etc
to the extent of‘
NORWALK CONN.,'FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1399 ~12 PAGES. .
Your petitioner believes that an ar-
rangement of this kind will lessen the
tax burdens upon both the existing
country and city properties. The
school districts should be consolidated
and the absolute management, inde- }
pendent of appropriations, be vested
in the school board.
Your petitioner does not intend the
foregoing to cover anything more than
a general outline for drafting asuitable
charter and he believes that the exist-
ing charters of the two cities mentioned
should furnish the foundation work for.
the consolidated charter asked {on .
And your petitioner will ever pray,
etc.
’ JOHN H. LIGHT.
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l-‘LOODED THE STORE.
A Water Pipe Bursts in the Lounsbury, Math-
ewson & Co. Shoe Manufactory.
At an early hour this morning James
Trounsen, watchman at the Lounsbury,
Mathewson &. Co. shoe manufactory
discovered a leak in one of the water
pipes of the cutting-room which is lo-
cated over Comstock Bros. store.
Failing to stop the leak be summoned
Captain Gladstone from the station.
The twain succeeded in stopping the
leak but in-the meantime it had 'burst
out at another place in the same room.
The water ran to the floor below and
covered the same to a depth of nearly
an inch before the leakage was stopped.
Clothing on the tables and counters
at the east end of the store was more or
1ess damaged, but the same will not
reach large proportions, thanks to the
prompt discovery of watchman Troun-
sen. .
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Central Union Meet. ' "
Mrs. Selwyn Douglas, president of
the State Federaion of Women’s clubs
of Oklahoma, gave a paper at the
Trans-Mississippi VVoman’s Congress
recently held in Omaha, and it will be
read by Mrs. Noble at the February
meeting of the Central Union of King’s
Daughters to be held to-morrow at 3:30
p. m. in the chapel of the First Con-
gregational church. The paper is
cleverly written and gives a vivid pic-
ture of the women’s clubs in that far
away state.
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There is a Class of People
Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receivesgit with-
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. It does not cost over :1- as
much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per
ackage Try it. Ask for GRA INU.
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Visit Bridgeport.
Captain Robert Mitchell and Lieu-
tenants Cakes and Pennington of Co-
D, C. N. G. visited the Armory at
Bridgeport, last night, for the purpose
of with other company officers of the
regiment, having a. conference with
Colonel Hendrie. Some of the officers
expected were unable to be present,
and the conference was adjourned to a
future date.
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THE MODERN WAY
Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest *man-
her“ and disagreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds.
headaches and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Made by California Fig Syrup Co
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Fine Picture.
Photographer Thomas Happer of the
Readman gallery, yesterday secured
some excellent pictures of the heating
system in the cellar of the new hospital.
The photographs were taken for the
Kernan Furnace company of Utica,
N. Y. ’
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The Ideals.
The Ideals presented Cuba Libre at
Hoyt’s Theatre last night. To-night
they will present “The Life Guard.”
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Volcanic Eruptions
Are grand, but SkinLruptio-is rob
life of joy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
cures them, alsoOld, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, BruiSes, Burns,
Scalds, Chaplied Hands, Chilblains.
Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts. a. box.
Cure guaranteed Sold by John 'A.
can TU__E_l]NTINlIE.
Warmer Weather ‘Will ‘ Not
Arrive Until ’To--
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MOTOR-MEN SUFFER.
Streets Deserted at Night and Police Enjoy
Cold Alone.
Last evening at 8 o’clock the ther-
mometer was down to zero and at three-
o’clock this morning it was ten below.
To-day promises to be cold and fair, as
was yesterday, though the wind does
not blow as hard.
The present cold spell of weather
will last until to-morrow when it will
begin to get warmer and next week
' will likely bring a thaw.
It was too cold last evening for." peo-
ple to venture out of doors who were
not bent on business, and, the police
enjoyed thenight with its zero weath-
er alone.
The motormen on the trolley cars
perhaps felt the cold more than any
other class of people, and their labors
were anything but pleasant.
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RECENT DEATHS.
TV. N. SIMONS.
Councilman W. N. Simons‘ died at
his home on Union Park, last night, in
the 34th year of. his age.‘ He was born
in Middletown and received his educa-
tion in Mei-iden. He came to Norwalk
about nine years ago and was for two
years secretary of the Norwalk Y. M.
C. A. He has been for several years
superintendent of the Methodist Sun~
dayésnhool. . Hewas a: member. mantle
Norwalk club, and‘state officer in sev-'
eral organizations including the Golden
Cross Legion, O. U. A. M. etc., and at
the last eity election was elected a
member of the board of councilmen.
His demise will be learned of with sor-
row by his many friends.
SUSAN HOLMES-BRADY.
Mrs. Susan Holmes-Brady wife 'of-
George T. Brady died at her home on
Wall street, last night, aged 77 years.
The deceased had been in failing
health for some months. She leaves
a husband and children to mourn her
demise. Deceased was a member of
the Norwalk Methodist church, and a
woman greatly respected by all who
knew her.
MILES O’REILLY. _
Miles O’Reilly, an aged and well
known resident died at his late' hh’me'
in Win ni pauk last night aged about 901
years. It is said that over eighty child.
ren, grandchildren and great grand-
children survive him. ' ‘
CHARLES HENRY TAYLOR.
Charles Henry Taylor died at his
home in Noroton, yesterday, aged 85
years. Funeral to-morrow morning.
HARVEY BLACKMAN.
Harvey T. Blackman, a well-known
oyster-man, died at his home in East
Norwalk this morning, aged about 75
years. '
WILLIAM G. BOYCE.
William G. B iyce, died this morning
aged about 65 years. ' The remains
will be taken to Orange, N. f. for bur-
ial ‘
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Royal Arcanum.
Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum,
enjoyed a splendid entertainment at
their rooms in South Norwalk, last
night. A business‘meeting was held
after which an entertainment consist-
ing of vocal and instrumental music,
readings and recitations was in order.
Past Grand Regent C. H. Prentiss and
several guests from Hartford were
present. Miss Violet Barney, of New
York, sang a. solo and there were selec-
tions by local vocalists. A fine supper
was partaken of.
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The Weather. “
Generally fair, and continued cold
tc-night and Siturday.
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Bismarck’s Iron Nerve "
Was the result of his splendid health-
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
gy are nor. found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order
If you want these qualities and the cue1
cess they bring, use Dr. King’s New
file Pills. They deVelop cVery power
of brain and body. Only 250 lat John
Riggs, .druggist, 11 Main street.
A. l‘liggs’ drug szore, 1.1 Main street. ..
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' CARD PARTY. :Zfl
Mr. rand Mrs. Charles Aisthorpe Entertain
Friends at Their Home on Riverside Avenue.
Mgig-fl‘and Mrs. Charles Aisthorpe en-
tertfiined aparty at whist Thursday
eve'gfing. There were eight tables.
. Thelfir‘st prizes went to Mrs. Orlando
I. Aginn and William Stevens. The
$53ch prizes to Mrs. James Hyatt and
D. Err Beach. Those present were
rid Mrs. Frederick W. Gregory,
H51 Mrs. Orlando 1. Allen, Mr,
"s. D. W. Raymond, Mr. and
Mrs. rubert S. Mitchell, D.Burr Beach,
, nd Mrs. Edward Hunt, Mr. and
Ms, Edmund Zelufi', Mr. and Mrs.
G‘squh? Godfrey, Mr. and’Ml-s. C. H.
,.,Mr. and Mrs. Bert Aisthorpe,
. .. "rtis of Westavenue, yesterday
aftevfioiihiiand were hospitably 'enter-
tainedfiiMiss Dotha Stone Pinneo
read apaper on “Education in the
Preséfitf Century” and Mrs. Arthur B.
Hillel led the conversation. Light
refreShrhents were served. ‘
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to; Right to Ugliness.
than who is lovely in face,
formg,’ d temper will always have
friend but one who would be attrac-
- tive md‘St keep her health. If she is
weak, "sickly and all run down. she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched
complextion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the. blood. It gives strong
nerves. bright eyes, smooth, velvety
skin, rich complextion. Itwill make
a goodglpoking. charming woman. of a
_. syn? invalid? 'Oh‘ly'50 cents-at
John A. ‘Riggs’drug store, '11 Main
street. ‘ .
Time of Holding Their Church Services
Changed.
A meeting of the South Norwalk
Congregational church society was
held last evening to take action on a
proposal that the hour of the holding
of the Sunday evening services be
chariged from 7:30, as at present, to
4:30 p. m. A resolution to that effect
was carried by a vote of 17 to 6.
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Ran Away.
‘ A horse driven by Dr. Dumortier
and attached to a sleigh became fright—
ened near the “car barn”at South Nor-
walk this morning and ran. The doc-
tor was thrown out and the horse sped
up South Main street to West avenue
to Wall to Mill hill and down East ave-
nue, where he was stopped before hav-
ing done much damage. The doctOr
escaped injury.
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Last night was the coldest of the
season. Thermometers registered 10
degrees below zero, and many water
pipes about town were frozen up.
W. P. Beers and Goold Hoyt have
returned from a week’s Stay in Wash-
ington, D. C.
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“ A Narrow Escape.
Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, S. D. : “Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termi-
nated in Consumption. Four Doctors
gave me up, saying I could live but a
short time. I gave myself up to my
with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
Was advised to get Dr. King’s New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all
eight bottles. It has cured me, and
thank God, I am saved and am now a
well and healthy woman.”
.tles free at Riggs’ifDi-ug Store,11-Main
street.
Regular size 50c and $1.00. Guaran-
teed or price refunded.
SEVENTEEN' T0 six. .I l
Savior, determined if I could not stay
Trial bot:
PRICE Two CENT
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THE WHEEL CONTEST.
A Phoenix Candidate Passes the Pioneer .
Leader. I ’
The vote at noon was as follows:
Smith Northrop, Phoenix 120
Irving H. Reed, Pioneer - 106
J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 49
Elbert W. Clark, Putnam Hose 19
J. D. Costello, Hope Hose 12
Geo. S. Grumman, Phoenix 11
F. W. Darmer, Old Well '
H. D. Cornell, Fire Police
L. M. Smith, Mayflower
Samuel McGowan, Putnam Hose
D.'W. Harford, Old Well
Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D.
Patrick F. Slat-tery, Hope Hose
E. V. Baker, Old Well
Joseph Matheis’ Pioneer
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Boston Store.
The Boston Store has a new adv. in
to-day’s issue. Among the articles ad-
vertised at greatly reduced prices .are
flannel wrappers, night gowns, winter
underwear, capes and cloaks. Thgre
are big bargains in the kitchen depart-
ment a list of some of the articles will
be found in the adv. Money can be
saved on large and small wares if you
buy at this store.
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George Benedict delivery clerk at
DeKlyn’s bakery is ill at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Isaac Bowe in New
York.
A collection will be taken the first
Sunday in Lent in the Catholic church-~
es for the mission among the negros
and Indians of the United States.
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To-Night and To-morrow Night,
And each day and night duringthis
week, you can get at any druggist’s,
Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs acknowledged to be the most
successful remedy ever sold for Coughs,
Croup, Bronchitis, Asthma and Con:
sumptionfi‘ Get a bottle-Mto‘day ~.an_d,,
keep it always in the house, so you can
check your cold at once. Price 200
and 500. Sample bottle free.
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Good Vglues always find
ready buyers. It is beyond
question that this sale of-
. fers greater values than
can be found in any other
cancern in the County.
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GREAT
SLAUGHTER
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You have no conception
of the Great Values We
offer in this sale, except
you come and see for your:
self, Cheapest Selling of
the year.
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BOSTON STORE!
ALL JACKETS AT HALF PRICE.
FLANNELET’I‘E WRAPPERS'must go.
' CUMFORTABLES and BLANKETS to clear out.
. . lVINTER UNDERWEAR so cheap that you can afford
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to buy it for next winter.
_, Flannel Night Gowns.
These garments are made beautifully;
they wear out three muslin night
goWns and are much warmer.
75 garments, $1.25 and 980 is the price,
this great sale price will be 75c.
Dressmg Saoques.
75c ones 670. __
980 “ 770.
.$i.25 97c.
$1.50“ $51.17.
$1.75“ p.47.
'Flannelette Wrappers.
You will need them for the next
three months.
$1.50 flannel wrappers, nicely trim-
med with braid, handsome designs,
this sale, 81-17-
$l.25 flannel wrappers, 970.
$1.00 flannel wrappers, 77c.
Winter Underwear.
$2,000 worth of winter under-Wear hi-
most given away, {riots less than the
cost of the yarn, a great. 11 opey saving
chance. 400 garments, bal no: of men’s
50c, 69c and 75c shirts and drawers.
Your choicerOf the lot, 34.
1.20 suitsof men’s tine wool shirts and
drawers, including the celebrated
Root’s. regular values $1.50, $1.75 and
2.00, each 830.
Children’s
50c children’s winter caps 39c.
- $5.00 children’s jackets $2.50.
$3.00 "' “ $1.50.
75c B. B. corsets 55c.
5c remnants O. .K. outings, 3e.
7e white domet 4c. '
5c gingham remants 40.
$1.00 comfortables 79c.
$5.95 blankets, all wool, $4.95.
$5.50 “ “ $4.50.
$4.50 " - “ $3.50.
$3.50 “ cotton and wool, $2. 75.
Fur Capes.
$38 one $25.00.
$34 " $23.00.
Cloth Capes.
25.00 material, half price, $12.50.
$27.00 fine kersey cape, lined heavy,
beaded trimmed, $14.00.
$4.50 “ $3.50.
Golf Capes.
$15.00 ones $7.50.
$10.00 ” $5;00.
Bargains in Kitchen Depart-
ment. ' ‘
About 33% per cent. lower than any-
where in state. i '
1‘2 qt galvanized iron pails 10:.
4 ‘.‘ tin tea pots 100.
4 “ “ Coffee pots 100.
Dinner pails 3 parts, 100.
Large size square tin bread pans 5c.
1 gal. tin oil cans.
5 gal. galvanized iron oil can 49c. .
2 qt granite iron sauce pans 100.
No. 28 “ “ wash basins 10c.
5 qt “ “ deep pudding pans
12c.
4 qt. granite iron dairy pan-s 100.
2 “ “ “ stewing kettle 100.
11 in “ “ deep or shallow pie
plot 3 8c. .
Infants White Eiderdow
Coat “
$2.00 ones, $1.50.
$2.25 _“ $1. 69.
Linens. ’ .
Our newimportation of Irish linens
is now on our counters, 250, 37c, 50c,
" .75c,$1.50. Napkihs to match. .,
Norwalk Chronicler