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THE CITY EUUNEILS.
The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the Norwalk City Council was held
Monday evening, Mayor Glover presid-
their seats.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved, and bills amounting
to $560, and distributed among the
Several departments as follows ordered
paid: Administrative$56.65; sewer, $77;
police, $156; highway, $214.70g'fire $55.-
65. ’
At the close of the vote ordering the
last batch of bills paid, Captain Costello
in full uniform, appeared and invited
the Mayor and council and clerk to
attend the fifth anniversary of Hope
Hose company at the close of the meet-
ing, which invitation was accepted
unanimously. ‘
Councilman Meeker reported on the
condition of Cross street, and said the
same would recelve proper attention in
due time.
Councilman Buckley reported upon
the condition of the fire alarm system,
and. said that a careful estimate had
been made and it would require at
least $1,200 to reconstruct it. He said,
however, that it could be repaired in
spots and placed in'fairly good order.
at an expense of from $500 to $700. He
had received estimates from linemen to
repair the same by day’s work instead
of by contract, and was of the opinion
that this would be the better plan. He
recommended that the city purchase
the necessary wire, cross-arms and in-
sulators and hire linemen to make the
necessary repairs. The matter was re-
ferred to the fire committee with pow—
er. ‘
Dr. Tracey was recognized and stated
that he appeared before the council at
who had met and discussed the unsani-
tary condition of the city streets, but
since that meeting the streets had
received much better attention and
were now receivmg proper attention.
He did, however, desire to call the at-
tention of the council to the sprink-
ling cart nuisance, and said that the
streets were being flooded and not
sprinkled by the so called watering
cart. “ You can’t drive a block,” said
he, " without having your carriage
covered with mud and filth.” “It is a
nuisance to pedestrians and dangerous
to bicycle riders, many of whom have
raceived severe falls and been serious-
He
be
ly injured,” continued the doctor.
recommended that the streets
necessary to sprinkle them in the day
time and an up-to-date sprinkler be
employed and not the present nuisance.
Councilman A. H. Hoyt was of the
opinion that the streets should be
sprinkled several times during the day,
while Councilman Meeker said that the
early morning was, in his opinion, the
time to sprinkle the streets.
Mayor Glover remarked that he had
spoken to Mr. Partrick relative to the
flooding of the streets, and had been
informed that the supply of water from
the carts was entirely under the con-
trol of the driver. He had noticed
that since he spoke about the matter
to Mr. Partrick that the streets were
not flooded as much as formerly.
The matter was referred to the high-
way committee with power.
Petitions were read requesting elec-
tric lights tobe placed on Springwood
avenue, Plymouth avenue and East
avenue north of Cannon street. Re-
ferred to the committee on lights.
The finance committee was author-
ized to borrow $500 on the credit of the
city.
Mayor Glover called attention to the
new city bonds and suggested that the
finance committee be prepared to go
ahead with them at the next meeting.
An invitation to participate in the
inspection of the fire department, to be
held on the 20th, from Chief Prowitt
was read and accepted.
The meeting then adjourned until
May 1. ‘
South N‘orwalk Council.
The South Norwalk Council held an
adjourned meeting in the council rooms
Monday night.
Mayor Coburn called the council to
order at 8:30 with all of the council-
men present except Dr. W. B. Bean,
who came in later. The clerk’s re-
port dvas omitted and the council pro-
ceeded to business.
WEEKLY NHFWALV aAzrrrw41
iHllPE'S autism
The question of the Water street lay-
out was first taken up. Street commis-
sioner Reed and Engineer Wood had
prepared maps of the street as it now
is and as it will be when laid out.
The proposed layout would make the
street forty feet wide from the end of
the Becker building to the Marshall
from the Iron Works to the end of the
street. Two sidewalks five feet wide
were proposed for the first part and
one for the second part. The road
' was to be telford.
No property on the east side of the
road can be touched. E. A. Woodward
said the road should be paved all the
way, that telford should not be used but
brick or block. A gutter should be
run through the center of the street.
Eben Hill had recommended this sev-
eral years ago and he agreed with him.
S. S. Hatch favored the gutter in the
center of the road. He said telford
had not been successful on other streets.
The property owners were willing to
give $1,500 to the city, which would be
the cost~of the 1,500 feet of sidewalk be-
tween the Beeker building and the
bridge. ‘
Engineer Wood said that granite
locks would cost twice as much as
telford but would last longer than any
other paving. ’
Street commissioner Reed said that
Raymond street, which had been tel-
forded two years ago. was in as good
condition as any street in the city.
Engineer Wwd said that to pave
with brick the space occupied by a
sidewalk would cost $1.10 a running
foot, while a sidewalk with curb would
cost $1.00. It would cost from $4,500 to
$5,000 to pave with brick or granite
from Becker’s to the Iron Works.
Mr. Reed then asked on behalf of the
commissioners permission to buy 500
feet of crushed stone, which was grant-
ed. He also asked the council for in-
Mrs.
Hill’s property on Cedar street, to the
structions as to the walk from
hospital.
Dr. George S. Kendall of the Board
of Health spoke on the Lexington ave-
nue, Bouton street and Taylor avenue
sewerage.
He also spoke of the cleaning of back
yards. He thought that it would be a
good thing if the people would estab-
lish a regular system and hire a man
to go the rounds every week. It would
be very beneficml to the city. Both of
these matters were referred to the com-
mittee on streets.
Commissioner Reed said that it would
cost $300 to complete the sewerage of
Monroe street.
Water commissioner: S. S. Hutch
spoke of the trouble caused by the
overflowing of the reservoir after heavy
the city liable to
He would make a formal
rains, making
damages.
recommendation at the next meeting.
The matter of the sidewalk on Cedar
street was then taken up and after
several recommendations passed.
It was decided to refer the matter of
laying walk from Livingstou place to
the end of the city property, to the
street commissioners With power.‘
sion to build a one story wooden build-
ing, twenty feet. front on Water street
and fifty feet front on the south side of
the proposed extension of Haviland
Street. Also that in view of the fact
that the proposed extension of Havi-
land street would compel him to move
one of his coal sheds, he asked permis-
sion to be allowed to erect it south of
his south coal bin. Referred to fire
committee.
The Water commissioners’ report
showed $2,555.17 in the treasurers hands
on April 1, and $83.03 in the commis-
sioners’ ofiice, making a total of $2,638.
20.
The committee on fire recommended
that bells be placed in the houses of
R. J. Smith of the fire police, Assistant
Engineer John Therault, and _ Wilfred
Bodwell. Referred to the committee
on lights. '
A note for $10,000 held by the City
National Bank was ordered renewed; a
demand note for $2,000 on the water
commissioners was ordered made and a
note of $1.000 for two months on the
City National Bank for current ex-
penses authorized.
The matter of paving Washington
street was then taken up, and Mr.
Reed, in behalf of the street commis-
sioners, reported that although Wash-
ington street badly needed a new pave-
ment it should not ban: it at present,
as when the street was repaired at new
street bridge, and twenty—six feet wide -
E. M. Tolles petitioned for permis-
sewer shouldbe built and the Becker
and South Main street corners should
be taken oi'f and phe street widened.
A dirt
where there were car tracks and he
thought that Railroad Place and North
Main street from the end of the pres-
ent brick paving to the Congregational
church, should be paved with brick.
After some discussion the reports
road was never successful
were accepted, and Commissioner Reed
was ordered to ascertain the cost of
paving North Main street with brick
from fence to fence, also with granite
from curb to curb.
He was also authorized to get the
cost of paving Railroad place and
North Main street between the places
named, with-brick.
The matter of the sewer on Bouton
street and Lexington avenue was re-
ferred to the committee on streets.
Mr. Jardine then spoke about the
condition of Burritt avenue and the
overflowing of the street at every rain.
Mr. Reed said that the street was being
fixed and would soon be in good con-
dition. . '
Tlfe matter of tax abatements cover-
ing a period of years, was discussed
and referred to the committee on fi-
nance.
The street commissioners were in-
structed to complete the Monroe street
sewer. '
Matthew Corbett, V. A. Seofield and
C. A. Stevens were appointed freehold-
ers in the proposed Water street im-
provements.
The meeting then adjourned until
May 1.
OTHERSFUAIVBER AGE.
Four of Brockhaus Jurors Were Under the
Limit Set by the Statutes.
Since the motiou was made for a new
trial in the case of Fred Max Brock-
haus, the condemned murderer, an in-
vestigation has been made by the offi-
cials and it is found that Philip Haugh
the Newtown juror, will not reach his
25th birthday until the middle of next
month. The law provides that all ju-
rors shall be 25 years of age. The mo-
tion will be argued next Monday morn-
ing before Judge G. W. Wheeler in
Bridgeport.
Haugh, it appears, was not the only
one of the Newtown jurors under the
required age. Three others who were
selected by the ofiicials were not 25
years of age. Haugh’s disqualification
may result in a new trial. The State’s
attorney is looking up the law with the
hope of successfully combatting the mo-
Linn.
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NOW COMPANY F.
Companies L, K and M of Third Regiment
Reassigned to Fourth.
By an order issued by the Adjutant-
General, Companies L of Norwalk, K
of Stamford and M of Winsted, which
were formerly Companies F, C and I of
the Fourth Regiment, Connecticut N a-
tional Guard, attached to the Third
Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, . in
the late war, are detached and assign-
ed to their former positions in the
Fourth Regiment.
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FIRE BUG AGAIN.
Darien Visited by Another Incendiary Fire
Monday Night.
The small blacksmith’s shop south of
the. Methodist church, in Darien, was
totally destroyed by an incendiary fire
Monday night. The building was used
last summer as a “Wheelman’s rest.”
Senator Plait Sick.
nSenator O. H. Platt is sick at the
home of his son, Judge J. P. Platt, in
Meriden. He had the grip when he
went from Washington to his country
homein Washington, this state. After
a trip to New Haven last Wednesday
symptoms of pneumonia developed.
Monday Afternoon Club.
Mrs. L. N. Phinney entertained the
Monday Afternoon club at her home on
West avenue, Monday. The first prize
was awarded Mrs. George A. Jennings,
the second, Mrs. Frederick H. Quin-
tard, and the consolation prizewent to
Mrs. E. M. Lockwood.
Slate Death Rate.
There were‘l,221 deaths in Connecti-
cut during the month of March, ac-'
cording to the monthly bulletin of the
State Board of Health, which was is-
sued Saturday. Of .these 24 were in
Norwalk.
Mokeley Property Sold.
The new Gas Light Company syndi-
Otte on Saturday purchased the Mi-
chael Mokeley place on Harbor ave-
nue. The price paid is said to have
been $3,000.
For Water Supply.
Governor Counsbury on Tuesday ap-
proved the special act providing for a
water supply at Fitch’s Home for the
Soldiers. ‘
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Music and Refreshments Serve to While Away
the Hours.
Monday, April 17th. was the fifth
anniversary of Hope Hose company of .
this city. ‘
On Tuesday evening, April 17, 1894, g '
Chief Engineer Prowitt, assistant F.
w. Smith and Councilman A.A.Chinery '
Jr., of the fire committee, and James
B. Costello met at the company’s head-
quarters on Water street and reorgan- ,
ized Hope Hose company. ‘
The following were selected by them . .
as charter members: James ,B. Costello, :
T. Robinson, William Fahan, James
McSally, Patrick Slattery, M. Sloan, P. (
Petrie, W. Saunders, Joseph Kennedy, ,
John Sheehan, Thomas Nelson, Edward i
Duffy, P. Monohan and Thomas Burns. ‘ ‘
ing ofiicers were elected : .
Captain—James B. Costello. '
First Lieutenant—Thomas H. Rob-
inson.
ders.
Finanmal Scribe—James McSall y.
Treasurer~—Patriek Slattery. _
Executive Committee—«Morris Sloan,
John Sheehan, P. Monohan.
The fifth anniversary date having
rolled around, the boys decided to hold
a reception, and to that end music was
secured and refreshments were on hand
last evening in celebration of that
event
While waiting for the arrival of the
Mayor and council the boys listened to
some fine music by the East Norwalk
Drum corps. and also entertained the
Pioneer Hooks of Westport who had
come over in full uniform to participate
in the anniversary.
0n the arrival of Mayor Glover and
the council, including City clerk Hurl-
butt and his assistant, Leo Davis, an
adjournment was hadto the handsome
parlors up stairs Where, the guests lis-
tened to music from John Greenwood’s
phonograph, banjo playing by Charles
Mansfield and music on the harmonica
by Michael Fallon. ‘ .
The guests were then invited down
stairs where refreshments were served
and a social time enjoyed until a late
hour.
The present officers of Hope Hose
are:
Captain—J. B. Costello.
First Lieutenant—James H. Magner.
Second Lieutenant—J. W. Duffy.
The officers and men were present in
full uniform and vied with each other
in making the occasion a memorable
one to their guest's, in which they were
more than suscessful.
The revival band of the East Avenue
M. E. church is rapidly increasing in
members and strength.
ETNA INSURANCE 00., of Hartford,
Incorporated 1812. Charter perpetual.
Capital and Assets,$3,902.272.fi-1.
Insuresagainstlossunddamagcby Ema
terms adapted to the hazard andcomustte
weththelawsofcompensation
COWLES & MERRILL .
Soleauentsforflorwalk andvicimtv
ADAM- EXPRESS COMPANY
Low Rates. Prompt Deliv e
nuaonhOfiice. Norwalk,'at Morris lulu
Mam Ofiiceuiepot South Norwalk.
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The Hawaii F1113 Insurance to
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82d SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS YEAR,
And has notoutstanding a. dollar of unmi
losses orclmms for losses. No soun com
pant, insures for less
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ETEBL. QUIGE. Florist and NUrscry’
man Union Avenue. north of Union
Cemterv . Norwalk. Conn. Dealer in great,
House at Houscand Bedding and Vega
able Plants. .F'rmt» and Ornamental Trust
nubbery. Vines, Cut Flowers. always 0
9, nd.a.ndall sorts of desmns 1 n flower: a-r
anged to order. .
WGradmg and refillmgoemeien lot":
t nded to.
Ravmond &Son.
Successors to George R Baylnmid
Furniture Dealers and
General Funeral D i rectors
46 and 48 Main St. Norwalk, com.
mam-m, 39mm Place.
Ifl‘QPhMQ No 77-4. ‘
After the reorganization the follow-
Second Lieutenant—William Saun-.
Recording Scribe—Daniel McGrath.
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Dotted Batiste Gown.
A very dainty design for transparent
dress fabrics, a pattern of which is
issued with the current number of
HARPER’S BAZAR where the gown ap-
pears, represents one of the many
varieties of skirts now in vogue. and a
charmingly simple bodice which is,
worn with a fichu. The skirt has a
front gore, the rest of the upper- part
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joining of ruffle and circular tOp skirt,
is hidden under a full while of point
d’esprit, which not only curves around
the hips, but extends down the front
scams and around the full ruffle. An
allowance of ten inches is made ,in the
back of the pattern for the trail). The
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waist-line, and the front is fitted in the
same manner. A fichu, here rendered
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shoulders, the fulness‘ being distribut-
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The wrists are
front, gore is a flaring puma which as— i finished with a sharp point formed over
sumes the dimensions of a short train
in the back,
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