iii s ' was striken out upon a point of order ARMYBILLREPORTED' Its Passage Blocked by a Substitute Measure. HAWLEY URGES IMMEDIATE ACTIOR. Jenntor Coekrell Criticisos Hull Bill. Senate Canal Bill . Introduced as Amendment to River and Hal‘- bor Bill as u Forlorn Hope. WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—Mr. Haw— iey of Connecticut yesterday reported the army reorganization bill to the sen— ate and urged its early passage. Mr. ’Cockrell of Missouri replied for the Democrats of, the military affairs committee, criticising the bill and pre- senting a counter proposition. This was to continue the present standing army of the United States to a maximum of 62,000 men for two years and to enlist natives of the several is- lands to the number of 35.000 men. Mr. Hawley said that the committee was evenly divided, so that an agree- ment had been reachedé’to report two measures. He pointed out that the peace treaty which already had been ratified by the senate would be ratified, perhaps by March‘15. by the Spanish cortes, and the two cgntries would then be ready to exchang ratifications. “The situation then.” he said, “would be serious, as existing law gave the president no alternative, but required him to discharge the volunteers from the service and to reduce the regular army from about 50,000 to 27,000 men." Such discharge and reduction would be the imperative duty of the president. He regarded this as one of the greatest crises in the history of the country, and in pressing the bill 'to passage he was actuated only by what he regarded as the imperative demands of the present situation. \ Mr. Morgan Offered the Nicaragua ca- nal bill as an amendment to the river and harbor bill and had it referred to the committee on commerce, now con- sidering that measure. It was substan- tially the Hepburnbill offered in the house, with some modifications. The modifications of the bill relate to the method of acquirement of right of way. The provision in the Hepburn bill requiring purchase of Costa Rica and Nicaragua is stricken out, and the first section is changed to read as follows: ' t‘lTh‘at the president of the United‘ States be and is hereby authorized to acquire for and in behalf of the United States such portion of territory now be- longing to Costa Rica and Nicaragua, or such rights, easements or privileges ‘therein or connected therewith as may ‘be desirable and necessary to excavate, *construct, control and defend a canal of such depth and capacity as will be suf- ficient for the movements of ships, etc." The remaining language of the amend- ment is substantially that of the Hep- burn bill. THE TREATY APPROPRIATION. Stricken Out of the Sundry Civil Bill In the House. WASHINGTON,"Feb. 17.—Two very sensational and unexpected things hap- pened in the house yesterday during the consideration of the sundry civil bill. The paragraph carrying the appropria- tion of $20,000,000 for payment to Spain under the terms of the peace treaty made by Mr. Wheeler, a Kentucky Democrat, who declared that he oppos: ed the appropriation on principle and would resort to any technicality to de- feat it. The point of order was debat- ed -for hours, its determination hinging upon the question of whether the rati- fication of the treaty by the senate and its signing by the president vitalized it without the action of the Spanish cortes. Warrant of law _was necessary to make the appropriation in order. Mr. Hopkins (Rep, Ills), who was in the chair, sustained the point of order against it, and upon an appeal his de- cision was sustained—149 to 56. Afteriethe sundry civil bill had been completed and reported to the house ‘ Mr. Hepburn of Iowa, the champion of the Nicaragua canal bill, moved to re- commit it, with instructions to report it back with the canal bill incorporat— ed. The motion was declared out of order by the speaker, whereupon Mr. Hepburn appealed, and Mr. Payne of New York moved to lay the appeal on the table. Upon the latter motion the vote was taken, and the result was 97 yeas to 67 nays. As no quorum was de~ veloped on the vow owing to the late- ness of the hour they managed to carry an adjournment until today. A Theater Burned. NORTH ADAMS, MaSs., Feb. 17.—The Columbia theater. in the Father Ma- thew Society building, was completely gutted by fire yesterday afternoon at a loss of $12,000. The fire strted from the losion of a as i 9. exp 8 DD Death of a ‘nVar Veteran. PITTSFIELD. N. H., Feb. 17.—Cap- -tain A. W. Bartlett, who was chief sig- nal officer of the army of Virginia and later judge advocate under General W’istar in the civil war, died last night, aged 60. An Audience With the King. ROME, Feb. 17. -— King Humbert granted an audience yesterday to Com- .mander Barber, naval attache of the United States legation, who is about leaving Rome. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. General Wood has decided that one regiment is sufficient to garrison Santi- ago city. The former Spanish gunboat Baracoa, sunk in the Mayari river, Cuba, has been raised successfully. The story that General Gomez had offered to fight for Porto Rico’s liberty was discredited in Havana. Powers and King have agreed to with- draw from the Utah senatorial contest if McCune will do the same. All the surviving captains of Spanish warships destroyed at Santiago and Manila will be court martialed. Maine Grand Army men adopted reso- lutions lndorsing the course of Senator Frye during the war with Spain. I ’Senor Montero Rios has resigned asl president of the Spanish senate because of the popular outcry against the peace commission. . Great Britain has presented an ulti— matum to the sultan of Oman because of the latter’s having leased a coaling station to France. WEEKLY- THE PACIFIC CABLE. President Scrymser Give- Some Ben- sons In Favor of the Project. NEW YORK, Feb. 17. -—James A. Scrymser, president of the Pacific Cable company of New York, has just return- ed to this city from a trip of several mont-hs’ duration in the far cast, Where he has been investigating the possibili- ties of an American transpacific cable.‘ Mr. Scrymser made some interesting statements yesterday regarding the Pa- cific cable question and President Mc- Kinley’s message to congress on the subject. The president’s message set forth the urgency of having direct communica- tion with the far east and particularly with the American possessions there. He suggested the construction and maintenance of a. cable line by either the government or an American cor- poration—if by the latter, “‘under such safeguards as congress might impose" ——but said, “I do not mean to make any recommendations to congress as to which of these methods would be the most desirable.” Mr. Scrymser was of the opinion that should the United States undertake to establish a government cable serious international complications would arise. It is doubtful, he said, if China, Japan or Australia would permit the United States government to operate a cable within its jurisdiction. The great cost to the government of constructing and operating such a cable, he added, Would make it highly impracticable. “The political situation in the east.” said Mr. Scrymser, “is exceedingly p1e- carious. No one knows what may hap- pen therc at any moment. Connection with the Philippines may be cut off without notice at any time. The Japa- nese realize, too, that -a war between China and Russia '-would isolate them from the rest of the world, and they are anxious that the United States gov- ernment should act promptly.” The Pacific Cable company has had a bill before congress for some time ask- ing for cable concessions in the Pacific. Miles Sends Reply. CINCINNATI. Feb. 17.—A local pa- per telegraphed General Miles yester- day for a reply to the address of Dr. P. C. Conner at the testimonial banquet in this city Tuesday night. The command- ing general replied without mentioning the name of Dr. Conner or any other member of the war investigating com- mission or even referring to the speech of Dr. Conner or any of the charges about which inquiry had been made of him. His telegram was as follows: “In 36 years’ continuous, service I am un— conscious of having neglected or ex- ceeded my duty-to superiors in com- mand, to the brave men under my com- mand or to my country. I shall continue to do what I believe to be for the best interests of cm country and, I hope, protect the health, life and houo1 of those who risk all for their countiy and its people.” Quesada Brings Good News. NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—Gonzalo de Quesada, head of the Cuban republic at Washington, arrived here from Ha- vana yesterday. Mr. de Quesada. spoke enthusiastically of the present condi- tions on the island. He also defended Gomez from the charge of seeking to raise a rebellion in Porto Rico. He said: “There are many people in Cuba. Who are for~reasons trying to create bad feeling between the Cubans and the Spaniards in the island and the United States and Cuba. All kinds of reports are being sent out to foment trouble. General Gomez is visiting the cities of Cuba, conducting a campaign of union." Shipbuilding Plant In Baltimore. BALTIMORE, Feb. 17. — BaLtimore capitalists have subscribed $1,000,000 to a shipbuilding plant, which Henry G. Morse, formerly president of the Har- lan & Hollingsworth company of Wil- mington, Del, proposes to establish here, provided local capitalists put up $3,000,000. The scheme is finding much favor, and the required amount will probably be raised. To Protect the Horse. ALBANY. Feb. 17. — Assemblyman 'Ware will today introduce a. bill which will require all persons owning or driv- ing horses to blanket them while stand- ing any length of time in the street at a temperature of 32 degrees above zero or less. Persons failing to comply with1 the provisions of this act will be deem- ed guilty of a misdemeanor and punish- ed accordingly for cruelty to animals. Colon Strikers Win. COLON. Colombia, Feb. 17.—At a con- ference at Panama of the railroad agents and the Pacific and Atlantic steamship agents, it was agreed to ac- cept the‘ terms of the striking laborers and to pay $2.20, currency, per day. The men, therefore, returned to work at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and the strike is now ended. “feather Probabilities. Rain, probably followed by fair; brisk to high northeast to north winds dimin- ishing. New York Markets. FLOUR—State and westan neglected and lower to sell; winter patents, $3.75 @4; winter straights, [email protected]; Minne- sota patents, [email protected]; winter extras, $2 ..70@3 WHEAT—No. 2 red opened easy and sold off under liquidating cables, only, a. demand from 82%o.;.May, 76 9-16 to recover later 0 shorts; March, 81% @77%c. RYE—Quiet; state, 610.: No. 2 west- ern, 65560., f. o. b., afloat. CORN—No. 2 quiet and easy with wheat; May, 41 3-16@41%c. OATS—Ruled dull; track, white, state, 37@4lc. PORK—Dull; ily, $10.75@11. LARD—Easy; prime western steam, $5.70, nominal. BUTTER—Steady; state dairy, 13@ 23c.;' state creamery, 17@25c. CHEESE—Steady; large, white, 10%,c.; small, white, 11@11%c. EGGS—TSteady; state and Pennsylva- nia, 29@29%c.; western, 28%@29c. SUGAR—Raw firm; fair refining, 3 13—160.; centrifugal, '96 test, 4 54613.; refined steady; crushed, 5%c.; powder- ed, 51/3c. MOLASSES—Firm; New Orleans, 32 @370. RICE—Firm; domestic, 4%@7c. , Ja- pan, 5@51/4c. TALLOW—Steady: city, 4%c.; coun. try, 4%@45/ac HAY-g—Dull; shipping, 4o@45c'.; choice, 55@62%,c. mess, [email protected]; famf good to A .I- A W01: ‘ FR OM Chief ‘ Prowitt I AAA . ‘ . To 1W .1W 172/3615 of the War-walk, 5011171 N01 walk (ma 5151‘ Woman/it F111; Dam/7111121115 .' The year ‘98 Was a great year ior bicycles, I sold more wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to make the year ’99 a record breaker, and in order to do it I want your assistance in booming the Rambler Wheel; to spread its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town. To obtain your help I propose to give away Absoluter Free, to the most popular member of either the Norwalk South Norwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebra- ted - High Grade ’99 RambIcr Wheel, in‘e fleetest, the handsomeet, the most graceful, the most durable and most reliable wheel built, up to date. fioe popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order to voTher candidates the name of the member to be voted for together with the name of the fire company of which he is a member must be written on the coupon below and deposited in the ballot box at my store No. 45 Main street, Norwalk. Ballots for members of the South Norwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box at the store of Whelpley 80 Clark in the Lauder building. Ballots for members of the East N orwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box in Haffnei 8 Olga and News store at the east end of the Washington street bridge. The contest is open to every member of the several are de- parlmcnis, including members of the Fire Police. All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp on the evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner 111” be an nounced on May 31st. .. J, T. Pm Witt, Agent RAMBLER WHEELS, . No. 45 MAiN STREET, NORWALK, CONN fiwmwAwmemwefln JMM’GW—xfiewwifl Anyone-1 f El Name ............................................. lg EAddress I ' L“ - U ___.__._.._._ fiwwwmmfifiwaeym‘e 0193456 grimlfi.flmcglmfi KS? THE GAZETTE covers the cream oi the trade in lthisf :section. A11 advertise; ment in its columns will pay. J ..w 5“: ' .1. 1. 1111111113. E WEAR} 5' 111111111111 MATERIAL, -:‘- FARMING UTEHSILS, ETC. NIGHT BELL AT OFFICE MEEKER GIIIL— 11011111111 N01walk Hotel Smith Street, Horwalk. _ ' - -— . .___ I'IULIIMTS ARE HERE 0. Wilson, GENERAL INSURANCE turn back and ask what has bee done. Real Estate and Invest- . ment Agent, . . BEER is the subject upon whic our thoughts dwell and we ca. truthfully claim “All Standard have been kept.” Highland over the bar or on th bottle, means PUREST and BEST. PILSENER. BAVARIAN AN EXPORT LAGERS. 'GOLDEN STOCK AND CREA1 ALES AND PORTER. HIGHLAND MALT AND MAL WITH IRON. , Hunter or Corstair VVhiskieS an Kentucky Taylor in full quarts fo the holidays. C. H. Mumm’s Champagne an Domestic Wines. Highland Brewery delivered to families. Room 3 GAZETTE BUILDING. NORWALK, - - - CON N MONEY TO LOAN ‘ A ATM... W. IATES’ 42 WATER ’ STREET, You can find as fine an assOrtment of lAUlllllIlilU AIAUBIAAIAI'Y Willi As can be found in anv Yard in the State. Look it over and get prices before going elsewhere Bottled Bee 1. ii. HAMILTON, Pronrieior HARPER’ S BAZAR «11 ls invaluable to every modiste and indispen-l table to every dressmaker. For gowns i every Issue are furnished two or IIOI' CUT PAPER PATTERNS The patterns have been pronounced the sim- plest made, and-in point of practical utility they ARE THE BEST One needs only to give them a trial to IDA convinced that they are the most convenien AND SIMPLEST Price—Waist, with sleeve, 25 cents; Skirt, 25 cents; Complete Costume, 50 cents $4 00 a, Year W. FERNALD, Practical Bookbinder Books Called For and Delivered. Postal Orders Promptly Attended to. 32 FRANKLIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK. 10 Cents (11 Copy HARPER 8: BROTHERS, Publisner NEW YORK, N. Y. Orders for Bookbinding can oe is at the GAZETTE OFFICE. _‘-AA 1851. _ - FORTY-EIEIITII IIIIIIML STATEMENT . OF THE PHUlNIX MUTUAL LIF INSURANCE COMPANY. OF HARTFORD, CONN, JANUARY 1, 1899. Assc Ls; Loans on First Mortgages of Real Estate ~ - $5,447,686 ' Premium Notes and Loans on Policies in f0. 1 t. - 768,179 Loans 011 Collateral, - - 6,600 Cost Value of Real Estate owned by the Company, - 1,102, 365 City and Municipal and Railroad Bonds and Stocks, 3,220,339 Bank Stocks, - - - 1 - '- , 199,324 Cash in Oflice, - - - - - - 47 8 " Cash Deposited ”in Banks, - ~ - - 512,598 5‘ I12571572 ‘ ADD: Market Value of Stocks and Bonds over cost, - - - $ 7 7,895 07 135,914. 32 188,750 20 :gM$4o2,559 $1 1,660,131 7 Interest accrued and due, - - Net Defei red and Outstauding P1 emi- umS, ' 0 Gross Assets January I, 1899, Liabilities. Reserve on Policies in force at 4 per . cent. interest, - - 810,769,943 00 Claims by death outstanding and notified, - - 38,691 00 Premiums paid 111 Advance, - 8,131 00 Special Reserves, - - 17 7, 045 00 $10,993, 810 Surplus at 4 per cent., - = 8666,32 1.7 1896. .. 1897. 1898. Policies issued, 5,506 6,570 7, 5 Insurance written, . $ 9,871,601 811,7 70, 989 $13, 068, 7 New Premiums received, 268,651 4315307 368 ,6 Total Premiums received, 1,430,228 1,589,531 1, 920,2 Policies in force, 25,981 28,269 31,5 Insurance in force, 42,216,841 46, 021,069 51,17 0,7 This Company has paid since organization for DEAT LOSSES. MATURED ENDOWMENTS, DIVIDENDS T POLICY HOLDERS, and SURRENDERED POLICIES mo than $39 ,OO0,000.00. CHARLES H. LAWRENCE, Secretary. TOHN M. HOLCOMB, Vice-Prest. WILLIAM A. MOORE, Asst. Secretary ARCHIBALD A. WELCH, Actuary. WILLIAM D. MORGAN, (Med. Director. GEORGES. MILLER, Supt. of Agencies. JONATHAN B. BUN CE, President. 6 .
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