1‘“- _ icer Local Nwes. \liss Euphemia W. Taylor died at r home on Main street Monday night, ed 79 years f‘he Get-mania Singing society held t Sunday evening under direc- ’ n of Karl Diehl. The funeral of Edward, the little son ,oday from his home on -Maple ave- ; . s RO'vayton. 'ames Hnrfordof Brooklyn is spend- . ' a few days with his mother, Mrs. ‘ en Harforcl of Burbankstreet. t [iss Flora C. Lain of Bridgeport, nt Sunday with William J. Foster teed street. _, frs. L. N. Phinney, of West avenue . returned home from a four weeks’ .t iniBatavia, N. Y. . 'tobert A. Reynolds of Stamford ad- . ssed the Y. \1. C. A. Sunday after- ,. 3m. Gottfried Utsinger and Horace yworth assisted on the violin and .ndolin. There was a'good attend- 4: cc. In the Norwalk Methodist church «May the Rev. Samuel L. Beiler ' . eached on Modern Pharisees in the irningland infie evening his sub- _-. .t was A Picture of Washington. nth services were well attended. The young ladies of Mrs. M. E. .. ead’s Hillside Seminary gave a ., tristmas tree entertainment to a num- é -. r of ppor children, Saturday even- '~:2;. A number from the county and Nn children’s homes were 'present d presents were distributed. The Musical Union has appointed a - mmittee to'act' with St. Joseph’s T. . B. society in arranging for adance be held on January 10th. Mrs. Arthur L. Betts and niece, Miss u-ssie Collins, are visiting at the resi- ‘ -nce of Allen Betts, Newtown avenue. Ticket Agent George W. Harris re- ~ med his duties Monday at the South orwalk west-bound station, having td a three weeks leave of absence. The funeral Of Hannah J. White, ife of David White who died Satur- ty at her home on Ely avenue, was .ald at her late home at2 o'clock, t onday afternoon. ‘ Corporal Albert A. Buttery has been '.scharged from Company F, Fourth ‘ egiment, for expiration of term Of :rvice. Le Grand Jennings and daughter lorcnce, of Jennings place will spend, e holidays in Scranton, Pa. The Sunday school of the Latter Day . .aints will hold a Christmas festival in he chapel, Thursday, Dec. 29, at8 p. in. Uncas Tribe held a meeting Tuesday . vening in the Wigwam and nominat- _, d officers. Next Tuesday officers will ie elected. The Warrior’s degree was vorked on E. Campbell and the chief’s .egree on E. H. Blanchard. 'Sheriff Hawley has received over 15 ipplications for appointment to the position of janitor of the new county :ourt house at Danbury, now in the lourse of erection. The Stamford Athletic Club is plan- ning another sparring exhibition to take place in Miller’s Hall about Jan. [5. Harry Pepper, of this city, will give 3. “Ballard History” and concert, in Ridgefield, the second week in January. The chorus of the South Norwalk Congregational church will sing Sun- day morning and afternoon. It will rehearse Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 o’clock. ' The Kings Daughters circle of the South N orwalk Congregational church met with Mrs. Willam Thompson of 61 South Main street Tuesday evening. The Kelsey Athletic club will hold its annual ball and social in Arion hall Friday evening, January 26. Souvenir programs will be issued. The Central Labor Union of Norwalk is considering the matter of giving a big ball at which there will be $500 given out in door prizes, the first one being $100. The La Mont club has decided to sing at the Christmas entertainment Wednesday, December 27, and will hold a rehearsal at 3:30 Sunday after- hoon. ' . --.—‘.-.>..__M Oysters 0n Trees. The New Haven Oyster Company, incorporated in New Jersey on Satur- day with a capital of $100,000, is said to be a corporation intending to put to test a new method of oyster culture the right to which it has acquired. The “new idea” consists of an arrangement Of brush, which are held down to the bed of the Sound, or bay,where oysters are to be planted, by a patent anchor. These anchors consist of a combination metal which is expected to rust out at the end of several months, leaving the oysters on the bottom. The brush rots away, leaving the surface of the oyster gbed, clearof debris. , . ,._‘-.-,-.-_. Norwalk Public Schools. The calendar for School year 1899— 1900 is as follows: First term begins September 5th, 1899, ends December 22nd, 1899; length of term 16 weeks. Second term begins January 2nd, 1900; ends April 6th, 1900; length of term, 14 weeks. Third term begins April 16th, 1900, ends June 226, 1900; length of term 10 weeks. - The Chapel of Our Holy Savior on ty wedding at 3:30 Wednesday after- noon, when Miss Flora May Jennings, ” and Mts Flank Theall was held . daughter-of Mr. and Mrs. James O.Jen- .LZ.‘I'.‘ .‘." . , nings of West street, South Norwalk, was united to David Stou'. Werts of New Haven. The little edifice was well filled with invited guests to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. Frederic W. Norris, pastor of Trinity church. The chancel was adorned with palms and'other greenery which tended to enhance the attractiveness of the scene. Prof. Edward J. suds presided at the organ and rendered several selections before the arrival of the wedding party. At the appointed time the young couple arrived and proceeded up the aisle to the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding march, to the chancel where they were met ‘by the Rev. F. W. ,Nsorris, who tied the knoc. The pretty bride was gowned in a castor; colored broadcloth trimmed with white of the same cloth and car- ried bride roses. She wore'a hat to match. There were no bridesmaids nor best man. The ushers wereWalter J ennings,the bride’s brother, and Victor W. Ferris. Mr. and Mrs. Werts left for a week's wedding trip at the end of which time they will return to South Norwalk and be at home to their friends January lst, at 2 West street. The newly married couple will mak their home in New Haven where the best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Many valuable presents of silver and cut glass were presented them includ ing useful as well as ornamental arti- cles. A ‘ Old Well Lodge. At the annual meeting of Old Well Lodge Monday evening, the following Officers were elected. W. M.—Chester F. Clark. S. W.——-Peter Decker. J. W.—William Jo hnson. Treas.—James A. Browu. Sec’y——Robert M. Wilcox. S. S:—Arthur Keyworth. J. S.—-S. S. Weed. ' '1‘ yleF—ZX. 'J‘." Crossinan. Trustees—W. H. Raymond, George W. Smith, William P. Beers. -_‘ ‘Vv ’ Uncas Haymakers’ Officers. Uncas Haymakers’ association held its annual election of officers in Red Men’s Wigwam Monday night. Regu- lar business was ”transacted and the following officers were elected: P. C. H.——J. H. M. Lowth. C. H.—Fred H. Benger. A. C. H.——Julius M. Hubbell, Jr. O.——Frank L. Judd. C. of S.—-A. B. Freeman. A. C. of ESL—Rufus J. Smith. K. of B.—-A. W. Dreyfuss. S.~—William Miller. The chiefs will be raised up January 8th and a collation of stewed hay and steamed oats‘will be served. AA‘ 7 Sentto Reform School- Willie Morton, an incorrigible twelve year old, was sentenced to the State School for boys in Meriden, by Judge Charles D. Burnes in the Bor- ough Court of Greenwich, last Thurs- day. He was arrested at the home of his mother, Mrs. Joseph Lee of Nor- walk, last month, for the theft of a sil ver watch. The court was lenient with him upon that occasion, suspending ex- ecution of sentence upon his promise to reform. Wednesday night he was re- arrested upon a charge of truancy, with the result above stated. The boy 'came into prominence a year ago as the victim of alleged cruelty on the part of Miss Sarah Davenport, of Wilton. -‘ v '7 THE MOOlll IN ECLIPSE. The Face Of'Luna Partially Obscured For 31-2 Hours. l‘he apparently total eclipse of the moon on Saturday night was an astron- omical event well worth witnessing. The sky was entirely free from clouds and the stars were shining brightly when at 6:45 o’clock the shadow of the earth began to creep across the face of the moon. By 8:30 the eclipse was to- tal, except that a fine ring of light. all around 'the' shadow showed just the out~~ line of the moon’s brilliancy. The magnitude of the eclipse at the period of totality was .996 of the moon’s diam eter. At 10:06 the moon‘E was again clear and shining brilliantly. Pine Ledge Whist Club. Mrs..Robert VanBuren of West ave- nue entertained the Pine Ledge Whist club Monday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Smith of‘ Morgan avenue .won the prize. ‘ . .___ * Mrs. William McCabe of St. Louis and Miss Ellen McClanéy of New York , havebeen visiting friends in town. > ' ‘ unusrmnwnmu’ Berkeley street was the‘scene Ofa pret- .- ‘night, it probably being the last but nuwm punts. Au adjourned meeting of the Nor: walk city council was held Monday one meeting of the board under its present “roster.” ‘- All of the members were‘presenn when Mayor Glover called the meet- ing to order. Before routine business was com— menced the Mayor gave an opportunity to those in the lobby to be heard on . any matter which they wished to pre- sent for-the consideration of the board. Officer Morehouse took advantage of the Offer and stated his case in refer- ence to an application for pay while Off duty by reason of injury received while in discharge of his duty. He said that he was present by re- quest. He explained that he was in- jured in making an arrest of a woman some weeks since, “I was lifting her into a wagon and was given a terrible strain it! so doing. .It caused me to be somewhat like a horse with a stifle. 'It caught me and it caught me had. I couldn’t get off my back for three days and three nights.” Councilman Goold Hoyt said, "I have looked up the records of the board, but failed to find but one instance where pay had been voted to an officer for injuries received in the perform- ance of his duties, and cited the case of est-captain of police Wallace Dann, which he thought might perhaps es- tablish a precedent. Councilman Wilson, addressing the ofiicer querred, “How much do you ask?” Officer Morehouse: “I am at your mercy, gentlemen. I have been ill for nineteen days from the injury receiv- ed.” Councilman Buckley: make a claim for nineteen days?” Officer Morehouse: “That is right.” Councilman Goold Hoyt: “Did she resist you?” Officer Morebouse: and very strongly too.” Mr. More- house furthur stated that he felt the injury at the time, and that although he did duty thereafter, his injury grew rapidly worse and he was forced finally “Then you “Yes she did ' to give up duty. Action on the matter was deferred for the time being and as no one else present signified a. wish to be heard, the Mayor took up the not unimport- ant matter of “reading bills of which there was a fairly good grist divided among the several departments as fol- lows: Administrative, $2.00 Sewer, $94.20 Light, $16. 68 Police, $158.00 Highway, $98.05 Fire, $390.75 A total of $699.68 all of which were ordered paid. Collector Addison A. Betts present- ed a list of names on which he asked an abatement of taxes amounting to $266.90. The plea for such abatements included almost everything from “poverty” to “moved out of town.” The prayer of the collectorwas plac- ed in the hands of the finance commit- tee for adjudication. Councilman Meeker . the highway committee, then reported on the matter of the bill of Contractor Dane for work done in the macadamiz- ing of Main street. He said in substance that he and other members of the board had in Spectcd the work and found the east side of the street entirely satisfactory, but that about 500 feet on the west side of the street was not altogether as it should be. He said, further, that the contractor had Offered to let $200 of his bill remain until spring as a. surety that he would at that time place the section complained of in a satisfactory condition. Mr. Meeker was of the opinion that the expense of making the work 0 K would not be in excess of $25 and was in favor of the payment of the con- tractor’s bill under the above offered chairm-tn of restriction. After some further discussion it was vOted to pay the bill, the amount received from the railroad company as its share of such expense being used in part liquidation of the contractor’s claim. The matter of the "driftway"’ “foot- path” or “ highway,” leading from Wall street to Lewis street then re- ceived the attention of the board, be- ing introduced by Councilman Meeker, “who suggested thatit would be a good . “1;, as- idea tgfiiave an77i'ro'niirailing along the of A such thoroughfare, as a SOlll'C f protection to those who had occasibn to go over the same. , Disdiission of the subject elicted an admission from Mr. Meeker that he thought that he owned the "driftway" Or whatever it is, and that he was not unwilling to make the city a present of“ the same. He said “[ don’t wa it to own it. I want to get rid of it.” It was shown that in 1870 this same driftway was a source of considerable discussion, the owner at that time be- ing Shepperd who blocked the same as a highway by erecting posts at the apex of the hill with the result that C. N. Case wholived at the junction ofthe driftway and Lewis street, sought to have such posts razed. ' Mr. Case’s objection resulted in the calling ofa meeting at which a com- mittee was appointed to adjust the "i—' -. .1.- matter. It appears on the records of the court 'of burgesses a highway, but later it would’appear its acceptance as such . ww rescinded, and property owners " abutting it were ordered to keep it in repair. Councilman Meeker thought it would be advisable to appoint a committee to investigate the matter, but as no‘ mo- tion to that effect was Offered by his brother councilmen no action was tak- en in the premises. The Morehouse matter was again ta- ’ ken up and on motion of Councilman Goold Hoyt half-pay was voted to Mr. Morehouse for the nineteen days he lost by reason of injury received in the discharge of-his duty. On motion of Councilman Buckley the usual $25 to each of the fire com- panies was voted. ‘ Councilman Goold Hoyt who retires as a member of the board, then made a farewell speech to his i rather members of thejhoard, m which he said that he had tr‘led to fulfill-his oath of Office to the beyst of his ability. He tinted—the fact that while the mem- bers o; the board had not always agreed on this, business brought before ”the hoardégthe members had always left the room Qithout a shadow of ill feeling to- wardsfpne another and congratulated the bdiitrddn the good work they had perfoniihedgv ,- .. - I ’ 'nests‘dsystjeéadaother;to... Orary member lists of the fire com pa- nies which he said included doctors, lawyers, etc., to his mind simply for po- litical purposes. He complimented the highway de- partment’on their work. and extended tothe incoming council an “I wish you sucess, you also have my sympathy.” . He was warmly applauded as he sat down. As the board was about to adjourn the Mayor called'attention to the fact, that the city was-paying its treasurer $150 a year for such service and an; ad- ditional $150 a year for services as treasurer of the water fund. He was of the opinion that the latter amount ought to be paid by the water commis- sioners, and at his suggestion it was voted that the city clerk be instructed to. present the water commissioners with a bill of $150 for services of such treasurer. ' The council then adjourned to Fri- day evening, December 29th. SEHUULELUSED. _ Dr. William J. Tracey, health Of- ficer for the town, is fighting against a diphtheria epidemic among the scholars of the Center school district. On Sunday two cases were reported to him, a daughter of Cyrus Gray, con- ductor on the red line, and a son of An- drew V. Heath, bookkeeper at Meeker’s coal yard. Both cases are on West Main street and both Of the children attend the Center school. As soon as Dr. Tracey was notified of the disease he promptly quarantined the homes of the children, and upon consultation with the members of the board of health ordered] Principal Tucker to close the school, which was done and the children sent home. Soon after taking this action Dr. Tracey received notification that the daughter Of Henry S. Grumman on Camp street, another scholar, had diphtheria and he also quarantined her home. ' The prompt action of Dr. Tracey will, it is hoped, prevent the further spread of the disease. It has not been ascertained where the disease originated, but a. case of tonsilitis of one of the scholars is sus- pected as being the cause of the spread of the dread disease. ‘iif'nitlrssnlr The South Norwalk Council held an f adjoprnedm meeting in the Council 9 'room in Havi‘land street Monday night. Most of the old business for; the year was cleared up and Edwin Adams was present with a petition, for the re- ' 'moval of the city attorney’s office from the council room. The Mayor called the meeting to or~ der with Councilmen Ferris and Bean absent. The minutes were Omitted and the bills were taken up. Only two were presented, one from former Tax Collector R. G. Mitchell for $276.15 and one from James Paul, Tax Collec- tor, for $246.26 both of which were or- dered paid. The Street Commissioners asked for $52 or the residue of the appropriation for paving North Water street and it was voted that an order for that amount be drawn. Edwin Adams presenteda communi- cation-stating that the city attorney ' had'too much influence on the council- men’s actions and asking/that his office he removed from the council chamber, and that the furniture be sold and the proceeds go into the city treasury. Councilman Charles N. Smith said that he considered the petition a gross in- sult to the councilmen. City Attorney John H. Light said that the Councilmen were all familiar Commissioner George F. Beat-so said. . that the depart nent needed abontJSMP ‘ v L The $359 had been for damages to the, E. Hill property when widening Wotan-7' street. There had been $75damage to , the Rtymond estate and Russell prop- ; cry and expenses in the Becker prop- erty amounted to $48.42 $22 had also been ex pended for curb stone in front . of the Raymond and Russell property In the Godson case $50 had been order- ed paid and $33.50 was (his witnesses. To take up and change the sewer and gas pipes on North Water street had cost considerable and a matter. of 8200 had been entailed. Commissioner Reed didn’t see hotr the department was to get along with- out some relief from the council. Councilman Smith thought 8600 would be enough and it was decided to call' a special city meeting to be held .in the council chamber Tuesday, December 26, to appropriate not more than 8600. The clerk was then instructed to ad- vertise for all bills against the city to be presented at an adjourned meeting held‘ December 29. Commissioner Reed spoke on Taylor avenue and the sidewalk in front of the Morton property 250 long extending into the street. The matter went over after some discussion. ‘ _A three months’ note for $4000 in the City National Bank was ordered drawn in favor of the city treasurer. The resignation -of Street Commis- sioners George F. Bearse handed in with the circumstances of the Railroad avenue widening and how Mr. Adams purchased property to make money out of the city by selling it. Mr. Adams and he had always been warm friends until then. In the hearing for the Opening of the street Mr. Adams had sworn that his damage should be $28,- 000. The city attorne y had opposed the matter and on its being taken before a court- commission Mr. Adams had been awarded $2,417, saving the city $25,583 enough money to pay the city attorney’s salary for over forty years. Mr. Ad- ams had no right to apply for the dam- ages done during the storm as only ten- ants were harmed and could claim re- dress. In all his (Mr. Adams) commu- nications he had slandered the city at- torney. M r. Adams would like to abolish the office-of City Attorneywand have the councilmen prevent him looting the treasury. To show Mr'. Adams’ spirit, he said that Mr. Adams had taken a copy Of the petition dated November 13th to a local pare: that he might get at him, Light, through the press. Mr. Adams said that the gentleman had stated as near the truth as he was capable of stating. That he never took the communication to a paper. A Councilman had said that he consider- He chal- lenged the council to show any insult in the communication dated the 13th. He had no doubt that the paper was in the city attorney’s office before com- ing to the council. That it was not read in open session and that the re- porters were asked to leave before it was read. He then read the communi- ed the petition an insult. cation as clipped-from a local paper. llr. Light had said that he prevent- ed him from looting the city treasury. As to the Railroad Place matter he would take care of that later. It was notan insult to send a petition to the council, but a motion concerning it coming from that man sitting there, pointing to Light, is the grossest in- sult which could be offered to any man. , S. C. Palmer here in terrupted and inquired if all bills for the year had been presented. Councilman Smith informed him that there would be more at the meeting on December 29. Mr. Adams continuing said, that the city attorney had received $5,650 in eight years and that there was nothing to show for it. .Ithad been stated to him that all bills to the council were itemized, yet the clerk told him the attorney’s were not. That the attor- the treasury and looted it until it was dry. . Mayor Codurn than said, “Mr. Ad- ams. would you like my private opinion of the whole matter?” _Mr. Adams than subsided and on the city clerk being instructed to return the petition without comment he left the room. The Council than voted that the treasurer pay the cost of securing bonds for the city officials, at an expense not exceeding $125.00.. ’ The matter of the Street Co omis- sioners’ fund was then taken up. [l 1,. ney has had his bloodsucker fingers-in. Sept. 2, to date from January 1,. was taken off'the table and accepted. The council then adjourned to Fri- day evening, December 29. -" ~-- —-<.~>-——— AIMMS vs. LIGHT. lhe Farmer’s Letter Which Caused the Dis- ' . turbance at Monday Night's I Council Meetings The letter presented to the South N orwalk city council by Edwin Adims, which caused the “circus” at Mondayr night’s meeting, was refused the re- porters by City Clerk l‘avlor, who said it belonged to Mr. Adams now thattheu council had voted to return it to him without comment, ‘ . Mr. Adams when seen promptly gave it to the press an I it is published as follows: To THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND - CITY OF SOUTH NORW ALK, - GENTLEMEN: Following on the line of reforms and retrenchments, suggested in my com- mu nication submitted to your honor- able board Nov. 13th, I most respect- ’ fully submit the following and ask your honorable board to give to it and also my petition of the 13th of Novem- ber such consideration as all resident tax payers’ petitions for reforms and re— trenchments are entitled. The influence of the city attorney 6 office in the council chamber is per- nicious. It robs the councilmen of their self-reliance, their manly inde- pendence and their personal responsi— ility. Recent occurrences in" the council chamber render it difficult to deter- mine whether his honor and the six honorable gentlemen sitting at the ta.- ble with him or the man sitting at. the right of the entrance (at a cost to the city for the last eight years of five thousand six hundred and fifty dollars, with nothing to show for it) dominate our common council. Circumstances strongly point to the latter. Fooling with such a man is a waste of time. Therefore I, a resident taxpayer, do most respectfully etition- your honor- able board to have removed from the council chamber the city attorney’s office and the desk and chair sold and the proceeds diverted to the city treas- ury. . Very respectfully submitted, . E. ADAMS. City of South Norwalk, Dec. 18, 1899. --‘ ‘v' ”Taps” Sounded. The funeral services over the re- mains of Patrick Wade were held Sat- urday morning at the late home of the deceased on South avenue, Bridgeport. At Sacred Heart church Rev. Father O’Brien, pastor, paid an eloquent trib- ute to the sterling qualities of the de— ceased who had been a devout attehd- ant of that church for many years. A solemn high mass of requiem was cele- brated after which the casket bearing the remains with its innumerable flor— al emblems. were conveyed to St Mich- ael’s cemetery,.where after the body was laid away "taps” were sounded by. the buglcr of the post and the scldier was left to his rest. The services throughout were impressive,‘ at the church, the residenc: and the conclud- ing mark of respect of the veteran’s Library Club. The Library club is to have a 3 min"! meeting, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 8. at 3:30. The little magician, Shack, who has been so popular before the Norwalk club and the Central club, is to give an hour’s entertainment, and the young ladies of the club and their friends are to furnish the music- It was necessary to give theentertainment in the-afternoon because the clubhouse is used every Tuesday and Wednesday , - , - evening. Notices have been sent to club members,each of whom has an in- vitation to extend to aft-lend. . ‘ BOARD on. . Cocnm»onmm,usa . over their late comrade. , '
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