Nonan vi Founded in1800.] An Entertaining and I nstractive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to local News and Interests. [$1.00 a v..- VOL. Kent—No 18 WOMEN tip Vllll After a Two Hours’ Debate the House Rejects the Bill. . ‘DEFEATED BY 103 TO 63 Representative Light Made 'a Strong Fight For the Bill. For two solid hours yesterday after- noon the lower branch of the General Assembly debated the bill to grant the right of suffrage to women tax payers in all municipal town and borough By a vote of 103 to 03 the House, however, rejected the bill. House Chairman Rice, of Stamford, opened the debate in support of the bill. .Mr. Baldwin of Beacon Falls offered amendments that women voters shall also L? subject to the military require- elections. ment of the law. Mr. Light rose and sharply rebuked the author of the amendment by saying that he would not have expected such an amendment to be drawn by a veteran of the Civil War who knew what the hardships of military requirements are. He would rather have the judgment of' the aver- age woman than of the average man. He asked if the women who had mar- ried members of the House had not ex- ercised good judgment in choosing hus- bands. Would they be required to show a finer grade of judgment in choosin-g a mayor, a selectman, or an alderman, he asked. ‘ Mr. Kennedy, of Derby, opposed the bill because he said. he honored wo- men. He deprecated any attempt that would tend to bring women into the intrigues of politics. Mr. Baldwin, of Beacon Falls, an- swered Mr. Light by saying that his amendment went further than the bill in that it gave women the right to car- ry the musket if they wish. l-le re- membered the time when they had to be kept almost by force from joining the ranks of the army during the Civil war. Mr. Durant, of \Vaterbury, said that -xperience shows that race and re- ligious issues are injected into politics vith suffrage. Mr. Pratt, of llQ‘or'i'ington, said that he happiness of the family would be -ndangered by the introduction of the .trife of party poiltics. The question . c said strikes at the root of society and ends to lead a woman into a course of lie and thought for which she is un- itted. Mr. \Varren, of Lyme, quoted the ’postle St. Paul, and said he had “made vomen a deep study.” and he did not elieve any member of the general ssembly knew more about women than c did. He favored the bill. Mr. Keneally addressed the House cry earnestly saying that it was the nest serious bill that has been or will «c before the general assembly this 'car. Mr. ork of a ward committee and in earn~ the He lso called attention to the future con- titutional aspects of the question when dvocates of the measure shall seek to Kenealey vividly described the I t words opposed the bid on ‘ound of “dirty ward politics.” ‘, mend the constitution of the state for ‘ niversal women’s suffrage. Mr. Bree, of New Haven, announced / .imself in favor of the bill and argued it support of it. Mr. King, of Windham, was in favor " f the bill and said so eloquently. He ~' eld that it has not been a question of ' ight but of might. It is now a ques- ' ion of exped iency, and more a question -, f right. Woman is man’s equal in ind and heart, he said, and for one he ‘ emanded that the truth be recognized. he speech of Mr. King was eloquent nd was warmly applauded. . Mr. Light, in closing the debate, laimed that much of the opposition 1 rings from fear of woman’s vote on , e question of lic3nse. Mrs. Isabella leecher Hooket'l', who sat in front, nod- ed her head in‘ approving acquies- nce. ~ - 4-7": NORWALK CONN.. FRIDAY. MAY 5. 1899 —12 PAGES. ‘TROTTING MEET To Be Held at Fair Grounds by the Westport Driving Association. The Westport Driving Association has arranged for a meet at the Norwalk fair grounds, Wednesday, May 17. The first race is for Westport horses only, trot and pace, and the entries have closed. Four horses are entered: William S. Williams’ bay geld1ng “Sam,” Eli Mead’s bay mare “Marion Q,” John Gault’s grey mare “Jennie Brown,” and Frank Taylor’s bay mare. The entrance fee is $5, and the prizes are; First. a track harness: second, a blanket; third, $5. The second run is the 2.25 class, trot and pace, open to Fairfield county horses. The prizes are: First, $50; second, $30; third, $20. The entrance fee is ten per cent of purse. Entries close May 10. Five or six horses have been entered for this race. The third race is for Wilton and Weston horses only. The prizes are: First, a harness; second, a blanket; third, a whip. Entrance fee, $2.00. Frank N. Taylor is president of the association, and Dr. J. M. Nolan, sec- retary. Entries can be made with I. G. Hamilton, Norwalk hotel. V' VA AN OLO MASON DEAD. Charles Blakeman of Waterbury'Passes Away In the Wallingford Home. 7 Charles Blakeman, aged 75 years, an inmate of the Masonic home in VVall- ingford, died yesterday-from old age. Blakeman was one of the first persons admitted to the Home. He came from Waterbury, where he was a member of Harmony ,Lodge of Masons and Clark Commandery Knights Templars. C RAN B U RY. Rev. S. L. Beiler, of the Norwalk Methodist church, will preach at Cran- bury chapel, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Bartel will move on Mon- day next to New York. —--—<.-o>~w—~—- Caught a Big Turtle. Joseph H. Hamilton of Danbury, has an immense turtle which he captured in Squansh Pond, Sherman, a few days ago. It weighs 2:3 pounds. Mr. Hamil- ton was rowing in a boat. Once in the boat his captors had a hard light to keep their prize there and to prevent him from doing them bodily injury. As it was he nearly succeeded in driv- ing Mr. Hamilton and the friend who was with him overboard. They got him upon his bacx finally, and then got him ashore. ' ——»_40-¢>— The Chinese at Home. Hon. Howard Martin, formerly sec- retary of the U. S.. legation in China, has arranged to give, on Monday even- ing next, at the Central Club, under a distinguished patronage, a lecture on The Chinese at Home. Mr. Martin has recently given a course of these illustrated talks at the VValdorf-Astoria and comes commended by press and public all over the countryas a lecturer of exceptional ability and interest. ————-—~——<0.0>——-—— Ben Hur Pantomime. Old Well Hook and Ladder Co. held a. meeting last night in regard to the producing of “Ben Hur” in Hoyt’s Theatre on the nights of May 25th and 26th. A large number of young ladies from the Norwalks were; present and some of the grOups were selected. About sixty young ladies will be needed. A full rehearsal will be held in the Old Well rooms at 4:40 o’clock next Thursday afternoon. ——-———-’——‘.-O’—_———— ’ Freeholders Did Not Meet. The Board of Freeholders was slated to hold a public hearing on the North Water street layout last night but as only two of the, freeholders were pres- ent and none of the interested parties,~ owing to a misunderstanding as to the date, the hearing was adjourned to Tuesday May 9th. A ‘ Needs No Instructions. Congressman E. J. Hill needs no in- structions as to what action to take on all polygamous resolutions. He can be relied upon to do the right thing.— Bridgeport Post-- a0-0>—‘—~——— 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. most delicate stomach receives it wgth- out distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not, cost over i as much. Children may drink it -with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per ackage Trvit. Ask for GRAINO. A-‘ The THEtuuriu HlHl. Broadswordsman G. Pavese Challenges All Comers. to Combat. WILL MEET ANYONE. Has Championship Belt With Him Won by De- feating Duncan Ross. Generoso Pavese, champion broad- swordsman of the world, called at the ‘ GAZETTE office this morning in com- pany with his old friend Frank Lem- ongelli whom he is visiting. Pavese is an Italian and on Septenr her 8, 1895, won the Illustrated News championship belt by defeating Captain Duncan C. Ross, who was then cham- pion. The belt is a handsomely con- structed affair suitably inscribed and contains the pictures of the two com- batants. In addition to the belt Pavese exhibited a handsome array of gold and silver medals won in all sections of the world. Pavese obtained considerable notor- iety in January last when he asked to be accepted as the opponent of Lieu- tenant Carranza, the Spaniard, who challenged General Fitzhugb Lee to combat. Carranza did not care to ac- cept the offer. Pavese will make Mr. Lemongelli a short visit. who has numerous exhi- He will remain in this country until next year, when he goes to the Paris Exposition. -—éo-o>— AMUSEMENTS r -The Real Widow Brown. From rise to fall of curtain in “The Real Widow Brmvu ” the jolly musical comedy success, Iwhich will be seen at Hoyt’s Theatre, South Norwalk, next Friday evening, there is not one dull moment. The entertainment is bright and lively and consists of everything that is late and popular in the line of music, dances and specialties. It is just the sort of high class merriment which never fails to drive away dull care. The melodies are tuneful and sweetly rendered, while the fun is of a clever and refined order. “The Real Widow Brown is scoring a substantial success on the road. ' The Head of the Family. The play from which “The Head of the Family” was taken has for some- thing cver twenty years been an ex— ceedingly popular comedy in Germany. This faCt has led a number of people to wonder since Mr. Crane produced it why none'of our bright adapters never discovered it until so late a day. They did discover it and Mr. Crane has heard of six commendable adaptations of the play which went the rounds of managers’ offices in New York and were rejected because the men of sense and money could see nothing in them Just how good “The Head of the Fami ly" is the public will have an oppor- tunity of discovering on Friday, when the comedian is to present it with its original cast and fine settings at Hoyt’s Theatre. . ‘ ———————<o.o>-———— , Rushed- Buttery Bros. at their Water street market have their hands full in finding sufficient room in which to store their immense stock of meats, poultry, etc. Their big ice box is filled to overflow- ing, necessitating the storage of some of their stock elsewhere. They expect a large invoice of strawberries by train this afternoon, which will be placed on sale at a price that will soon disrese of them‘ #0..»— Reunion of the Twenty-first. The thirty-fourth annual reunion of the Twenty-liret Regi‘ment'Vetei-an as- sociation will be held at Willimantic, May 16. Business meeting at 10:45 a. m., at G. A. R. hall, for the election of officers anti reports of committees. Din- ner at 12. m., by the Woman’s Relief Corps. The dfternoon services will be held at 1:30 o’clock, with attractive lit- erary program and songs, by the Thread City Quautette. . bition engagements to fulfill. ‘ Judge Perry’s Resignation Accepted. At the meeting of the executive board of the Baptist church:- last evening, the resignation of PresidentFrank W. Peri-y‘was aCCepted'and Deacon Frank Bryant elected to fill the vacancy for thepriexpired term. I . ' ' yr I -__._ NEW DRY GOODS STORE. I. A. Hislop & Co. of Stamford Will Open in ' South Norwalk- J. A. Hislop 85 Co.. of Stamford, will open a dry goods store in South Nor- walk about-June 10th. It will be open- ed in the old Sentinel building on Washington street now owned by Mrs. Dudline E. Raymond. The location is an excellent one, and the store is large and well suited to the needs of a large andenterprising business. ' The new store in South Norwalk will be conducted upon much the same plan which has won for the Stamford store. such a large measure of popularity, and it is perfectly safe to predict not only that it will be successful, but that its establishment will be a distinct ben- efit to the people of the Norwalks. The South Norwalk store will be the fifth owned and conducted by Hislop & 00., the others being in Syracuse, Au- burn, New London and Stamford. To stock these stores an office is maintain- ed in New York, at 338 Broadway, and by purchasing in large quantities and keeping fully in touch with the market the firm is able to buy at the lowest prices. J. A. Hislop, of Stamford, will have direct charge of the new store, his present intention being to divide his time between South Nor-walk and Stam- ford. The people of South N orwalk will find Mr. Hislop a pleasant man to deal with, and the store a valuable ac- quisition to the business of that city. , —-————<0.0>~—————-—— . LARGE RECEPTION. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Scofield of Stamford Honor the Governor. The handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Scofield in Stamford was the scene last evening, of a most brilliant assemblage of guests ever gathered to greet a governor of the old 'commbnw‘ealth bf‘ConnectiCut." I The occasion was a reception given in honor of Governor and Mrs. George E. Lounsbury by Mr. and Mrs. Scofield. The house was beautifully adorned with smilax and roses and all the rooms were veritable bowcrs of fragrance and beauty. Sherry, of New York, was the caterer. Among those from Norwalk in at- tendance were: Hon. and Mrs. E. J. Hill, Hon. and Mrs. John H. Ferris, Asa B. Woodward,Hon. and Mrs. E.O. Kee- ler, l\lrs.VVm. Randle Smith, Miss An- nie E.-Smith and George L. Rockwell. A number of representatives, senators and members of the governor’s staff ‘ also ex-Gover‘nor and were present, Mrs. Phineas C. Lounsbury. *~<o°o>————~-—————~ THEWHLEL CONTEST. The ballot at noon to-day was as fol- lows : lrving H. Reed, Pioneer 3241 J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 3029 J. H. Magner, Hope Hose 896 Smith Northrop, Phoenix 227 Elbert W. Clark, Putnam‘Hose 158 D.Hart Weeks, Phoenix 84 .- Charles M. Smith. Pioneer, i‘ Leo Davis, Old Well 68 Samuel McGowan, Putnam Hose 19 Geo. 5. Grumman, Phoenix 15 F. W. Darmer, Old Well 16 H. D. Cornell, Fire Police 20 L. M. Smith, Mayflower 2 D. W. Hat-ford, Old Well '2. Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D. 1 Patrick F. Slattery, Hope Hose, 1 E. V. Baker, Old Well 1 Joseph Matheis’ Pioneer 1 Harry Mitchell, Pioneer 1 Fred Weiseit 1 Howard L.‘L0wndes, 01d Well 1 Geo. F. Foote, Old Well 1 John Yost, Putnam Hose 1 ————-—————‘0-0>——-———-—— The Saturday Tea at the Central Club this week Will close this particu- lar sort of entertainment this month, Saturdays for the. rest of the month being given to whist and music. The table is under the directon of Mrs. W. H. Hoyt, and Miss Hoyt. The decorations are to be green and white. These Teas make a. delightful opportunity for the Club members and their friends to meet informally and are deservedly very popular. ~—— --------- <.-.y_._.__-,____ Many People Cannot Drink nt‘fcee at night. It spoils their sleep You can drink. Grain-O when you please and sleep like a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; 1t nourish- es, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tasteslike the best coffee. For nervous persons, young people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink Made from pure grains. Get a package from your grocer to day. Try it in place of coffee. 15 and 25e. \ I—I-Advertise in‘THEVGAZETTE. 1 MEMORIAL DAY. Address of Department Commander Simonds to the Public.’ Hon. William E. Simonds, of Hart- ford, department cbmmander’of the Grand Armyin this state, has issued orders concerning the observance of Memorial day, and has made details from the post of the state to insure the observance of the day in towns where there are no Grand Army organiza- tions. In the order concerning the day the department commander says: , “Comrades: Remember May 30 when the Memorial Day cometh wherein we specially remember our dead and note their recruits from our ranks in the twelvemonth gone. “Vile are a part of one vast army of the living and the dead, the rear on earth and the van in the white light of the immortals. Year by year the sound of our marching here grows feebler through age, through decay, and through the vanishing of our com- rades into the shadows. And year by year the head of the column grows in shining number as these vanished comrades emerge from the shadows clad in the enternai youth of the summer- land of God. . “As ever, drop the flowers in what- ever rich profusion you may where we bade adieu to the mortal part of these, our vanished comrades, firm in the as- surance that the fragrance and beauty of the flowers will blend with our love and rise with the-— grateful recognition of that part of our army which is larger to-day in Heaven than on earth. “Not for lona‘, this our privilege. Rest and peace are on the guidons drooping from the walls whose gleam- ing is rising on our sight. “Let us be faithful to our trust.” J———<o‘.o>—~—— Base Ball Notes. The Brown’s Business College boys will seek revenge on the Darien’s on Friday, May 12th, when Darien will come up and play on the Woodward avenue grounds. Henry C. Smith has been appomtcd Captain of the T. A. B 8: L. ball team which is being organized. Several Not-walkers play on Browns team who have a way of getting on every team in town. ———<o.o>—-————— The Weather. Cloudy to-night; Saturday, fair. PRICE Two CENT OFFICERS MEET. Gathering of Regimentals and a Banquet at the Armory Last Night. The field, Staff and line officers of the Fourth regiment held a meeting and subsequent banquet in the officers’ quarters at the Bridgeport armory last evening. Col. Hendrie presided at the meeting, which was held for the pur~ pose of considering matters regarding improvements in the regiment. At the conclusion of the meeting all sat down to an impromptu spread tendered to the out of town officers by the local officers. There was no particular sig- nificance attached to the gathering. ‘ ma...»— Is it. Malaria or Alum? [Popular Science filonthlyij Languor, loss of appetite, indigestion and often feverishness are the common symptoms of a physiological condition “malaria.” All these symptoms may be and frequently are the effects of the use of alum baking powder in food mak- ing, There is no question about the poisonous effects of alum upon the system. It obstructs digestion, pros— trates the nerves, coagulates and de- vitalizes the blood. All this has been made clear,thanks to physicians, boards of health, and. food commissioners. So “highly injurious to the health of the community” does the eminent head of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Barker, consider the baking powder, that he says “their sale should be prohibited by law.” ‘ Under these circumstances it isworth the while of every housewife to employ the very little care that is necessary to keep so dangerous an element from the food of her family. A pure cream of tartar baking pow- der, which is the only kind that should be used, ought to cost about forty-five to fifty cents a pound. Therefore, if you are paying much less, something is cents or less per pound, the powder is certainly made from alum. Always bear these simple facts in mind when puchasing baking powder. ”‘00-’— WHEN NATURE Needs assistance it may be best to render promptly, but one should re- member to use even the most per- fect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy ——-. v.4.-op»— ———Advertisc in THE GAZETTE. is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by j be California Fig Syrup Co. ' 111/; ;\\o©//// \_\\_\e ell/z. \\\6 Q!!! 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Russell of Orchard street, was visiting 1n Bridgeport yesterday. Star of Columbia Circle, Companions of the Forest- will hold a dance in Red Men’s hall on May 19th. Mrs. Emily Atteridge of Stamford has returned home, from a visit to friends in South Nor-walk. This evening a reception will be tendered to Rev. James Montgomery in the First Methodist church. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular weekly meeting with Mrs. Joseph Richards, 31 Chestnut street, to-day at 3 o’clock. The watering cart is again becoming a nuisance through the ignorance of the driver, who persists in flooding in- stead of sprinkling the streets. St. Paul‘s Young Women’s Single Blesserlness SOCIL’LY held an entertain- went in Red Men’s Hall, South Nor- walk, last night, There was a Very good attendance. Miss Gertrude L. Camp, organist of Grace Church, has resigned her posi- tion and will commence her duties as organist at Trinity Church, South Nor- walk. Mia‘s Mai Adams, the fromeror- ganist at”: Trinity Church, will succeed The President has appointed Charles H. Hunsinger postmaster at Cos Cob. Hotel, is confined to the house with a. severe cold. Theodore Morris of T’Vilton avenue, has accepted a position with the E. H. Hotchkiss Co. Horace Gibbs has completed an addi- tion on his Arch street residence, en- larging the dining room. The Norwalk Hospital Association will hold its monthly meeting next Monday night, in the Norwalk Club rooms. ' Hon. John H. Ferris attended the reception to Governor Lounsbury given night. _ The Kind Word Circle K. D. will meet with Mrs. T. K. Noble at the First Congregational parsonage at 3:3 p. m. on Saturday. "- Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Hunt, of Chestnut street, South Norwalk, have arrivedhome from a three weeks’ visit in Troy. [ The executive committee of the state board of. trade has decided to hold the annual meeting of the board at Mystic, October 4. The Golden Rule Circle of King’s Congregational Chapel this afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock. have been spending several months in New Jersey, are guests of Norwalk friends for a few days. On Wednesday next’ithey will go to Niantic, where they will spend the summer at their Miss Camp at Grace Church.‘ 1 cottage in that place. wrong; if you are paying twenty-five reassess/ewe Landlord Hamilton, of the Norwalk\ by Edwin Scofieldin Stamford last‘ Daughters will meet at the Nor-walk ‘ Mr. and Mrs. George S. Partric, who A I .
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