WEB 1,917. Entered at the Poet Dace at South Nerwalk as second-class matter ‘ scum NORWALK,‘ CONN. 9 IIIIc'IIs Filli PliEllEllT. ‘lllht‘lllllilill AT mar steers entire or rneoocxctn he lmalk ltramway Oompany llaalfy , Indium-pause Baarand'hlrd III. , m" ofPavingBouth late sits-est, la. ‘ Idea, of Battle: Down Granlte Blacks. , ‘ Mayor If; If. Lee and all members of , s the South Norwalk Board of Councilmen -» attended the regular meeting last nIght. . City Clerk Crows read the minutes of the ‘ , previous meeting, which were approved, and bills to the amount of $970 Were or- dered paid. Nelson ll‘aylor, executor, petitioned for permission to move the frame building now occupied by E. M. Tollee d: 00,, on the east side of Water sheet. a distance of five feet in a northerly direction: also to build a frame . structure forming maddition to the dwellings on Water street, next south of the office above re- ferred to, so that the addition shall ex~ _. tend northerly from the dwelling house L , fifty-six feet. Councilman Hoyt, com- mittseon fire department, said he had made an investigation, and recommend- ed the granting of the petition, which the Council accordingly did. A communication from Roth .8: Gold- schmidt, the corset manufacturers,stated that, “with a view to compliance with the requirements of the New England Fire exchange, and as an indispensable preliminary step toward the introduction of the Automatic Fire Extinguishing System into the factory, your petitioners respectfully ask you to cause the existing four inch moin water pipe, through Ann street (the same being two inches less than standard guage) to be replaced by a six inch pipe, or greater, for a distance of about four hundred feet, from North Main street to a point in front of the fac tory. George W. Carroll, who represen- ted the company, said the firm was will- ing to bear half the expense if the city felt they could not afford it. The Coun- cil felt that the work should be done. as greater protection to the manufacturing concerns in the vicinity was plainly need- ed, and Councilman Sculley’s motion that the Water Commissioners be reques- ed to make thechange as soon as possIhle, prevailed unanimously. J. W. Powell petitioned for permission to erect an addition to his burn on the nursery property. Referred to mmnu’t- tee on fire department. Carl Schaub asked for permission to build an addition 1"x11 to the rear of his building on Railroad place, for kitchen pm, which was referred to the com- mittee on fire department. Mrs. John Dennis sent in II ”bill for $36.50, which she claimed was the vplue of articles of furniture burned when her house was quarantined some two months ago. The (ouncil, after remarks disap- proving of the claim from Councilmen Nash and Sculley and City Attorney Light, voted unanimously not to pay the bill. L. S. Owens, accompanied by two comrades from Douglas Fowler l’ost, ( l. A. R., appealed bI fore the board and re- quested the customary annual appropria- tion of $50 for the observance of Memor- ial Day. (in motion of C ouncilman Sculley, the sum ons appropriated The taxpuvers uud Insidentsof inning- ton avenue petitioned to have that thin- oughfarc graded so that water pipes could be laid. (,IoIIncilInan Sculls! spoke strongly in favor of having the Work done, and the matter was referred to the committee on streets. The Council granted the Norwalk Tramway company permission to string its fenders and return supply wires upon its own poles, and any poles upon which it is now located through the following streets and avenues in the city: Wash- ington street, South Main street. Wood- ward avenue and Meadow street. The brackets, or crosarms, are to be of oak or ash, and the wire to be of good insu- lation such as the standard firms furnish. and stanIlanl close insulations are to be used. Another communication from the same company stated that II brick pare- meut had been suggested by many citi- rens for South tlsin street. The com- pany’s experience with this kind of, pavement had been very satisfactory. it was used extensively in the west and is continually finding more favor in the east. It is undoubtedly true that a uni- form paving from curb to curb would be far more eatbfactory than one made up of several kinds of blocks. Acting upon these points the company oflered to join with the city in a general contract to pave South Iain street, from where the , prseem pavement ends to Woodde avenue, with vitrified brlekpavlng from curb to curb, the company hearing their propsrpropcrtlonof the unsure of the same, via, the cost of laying the some between their relished two Menuhin is normal this would be about one-third 6‘ tin entire upon“. The company wesnrmly cfthe helleftbstncnly by same each mutual mount! ills “satisfactory result he obtained Mansfield, who was present with other oniclels of the Tramway ccmpenymdd it was almost impossible to get the twelvednch paving blocks the cityrs- quiredtogo alongside the rails of the company on South this street. and the company was willing to put down a brisk pavement, consisting of four inches of concrete, two inches of sand, covered with vitrified bricks four inches In thick- ness, which would make the best peer eible road,provlded the city would do their share. There would be about 6,222 square yards on South Main street, and tlw cost would be about 814,000,“ which the Tramway company would pay one- third. Councilman Nash was opposed to en» tertaining any such proposition, on the , ground that the street was ,in no condi. ticn to have a permanent pavement of this kind. The sewer, water and gas connections were not all made, and the street was likely to be torn up iii a short time to fix these matters, and then when the Consolidated railroad abolished the grade crossing at Washington street, the grade of the street would undoubtedly be changed again. Councilmen Sculley, Slater and Seymour were also opposed to making any change in the agreement with the company, claiming that if 810,- 000 was to be expended, it should not be entirely on one street. West. Cedar and .Day streets, and Quintard and Lexing- ton avenues, all needed immediate at— tention. Councilman Sculley also sug- gested that it would not be shed idea, as the Tramway company could not get twelveIinch blocks, for them to put enough macadam on South Main street to put that thoroughfare in good condi- tion. and thus make up the difference in the price, but Secretary Mansfield could not agree to this. He also said that vit- rified brick could be put down in the street any time, and the company could be made to change the pavement if the Board so desired. Councilmen Schaub and Hoyt were strongly in favor of brick pavement, and thought this was the ac- cepted tine. toastit'lber assented that. the plan be approved by the Board and the matter go to a city meeting. instead of the other members of the Board agree- ing, however, the communication was received and the matter dropped. Butcher E. J. Wadhams requested permisslonto kill and dress calves at Tolles' wharf, which is within the city limits. The petition WM received and referred to the commuter; on public health. Jacob Schaub, Waldo C. Briggs and Talmadge Baker, the committee appoint ed to look up the matter of a sewer on Taylor avenue, recommended that a sewer be built from High street to West street, and thence to Hamilton avenue, the outlet to be through that sewer. until it shall be connected with the Ann street sewer or some other outlet. no surface water to be cared for. The estimated (,Ofll. of the sewer would be $3, 302. it was decided to ascertain how much the prowrty-owners could be assessed, and callnspecial city meeting for Wednes- duy evening, the 16th inst, to take ill?- tion on the question. The city clerk was instructed to draw orders for $450 in favor of the electric light commissioners, .350 for the com- mittee on police, and $1.50 for the com- mittee on streets. Councilman Seymour called attention mtho condition of Robert Bones, who was ill in the lockup. It was said belIaIl taken scarcely any food for a week, and refused to leave the place. After some discussion it was decided to have a phy- sician called, and have him taken away, either to the hospital or almshouse. Adjourned to next Monday night at 7:30 o‘clock. PROFESSOR VilGLEB'S BENEFIT. Arlen Ilaii the Scene of a large and Mar- ry Gathering Last blight. _ An invitation concert and ball was given by the members of Arlen Singing society to Professor Richard Vogler,at Arion Hall, last night. About 150 couples were present. Shortly after 9 o’clock the orchestra, under the leadership of Professor Vogler, rendered a concert, which consisted of the following selec- tions: "Schauspiel” overture, "Soldiers” Life,“ and “The Merry Bouhrette." After these pretty selections had been rendered the programme of twenty-six numbers was begun, and the large”- semhly tiled out upon the floor and the gayetles of the evening assumed an ab- sorbing interest toall present. Charles Yost officiated es prompt". and John Thompson and Max Singvrwald as floor managers. It waslongpestthehourcf midnight before the merry gathering turned homeward, with plemg thoughts of their evenirus enjoyment, to resume their usual duties In business on the marrow. Tbewboleailalrwasadecidsdeuccns and lacked nothing on the part of those bleeoctsl affairs given undertbeausni eseoftheArlcnmllldety. lmv. Mleil' moles. Klemens hewlll accommodatetlm daby,whchavs cobalt-Italic vi“ M in charge, to make it onset thememors- lessli A:Y 8,1894: tinningtbslrcrglnination. 'i'ltwaevoted thetthepetltioataketheeemeccurssas tbstofBuckiegham Poet. . Clerklnekwcodweeitatruotvliw no- tlfyeltycflicialswhohednotllledbonds todoeowitbontdslay. The chairman of the highway commit teeminetruotedtogive the city clerk ertoeidewalks which We: WW,” where «dated. and ‘ mm. lno‘rdw Whammy-owners THE 615 COMPANY SUIT I‘ll-"A SWEENT BEACH!” WITH Till CITY 01' NORWALK. 'l'bs lneelal (lo-mitten Appointed by the City Council flake ‘l'helr Beport. letting forth the ‘lerals at the Agreement- Other Questions Considered by themard The long-drawn-out suit of the Nor. walk Gas Light company against the“, City of Norwalk, arising from damages to the phlntifl’s pipes when the up-town sewer system was constructed. reached an end last night, when. at the monthly meeting of the CityCcuncil. Councilman Wheeler, of the special committee to whom the matter had been referred for settlement, reported that they had reached a “ti-futon understanding with the company. It was that the city pay the bill originally presented to the Court of Burgemes, 31,000.85, lees $250 charged for extra services, with interest at six per cent. for six years from May 1, 1888, and half the costs, which were es- ' timated at .100, thus making the amount for the city to pay 81,011.15. Council- man Adams, a member of the commit- tee, opposed the settlement of the suit on these terms, believing that the bill of the company was excessive. The other membem favored the sgreement‘on the ground of economy. They thought it was the cheapest and best way out of the matter for the city, inasmuch as the company would fight the suit to the hit- ter end, causing no end of expense to the city, even though it resulted favorably m Nor-walk. They expected to be criti- cised, but they were acting for the best interests of the city and under the add; vice of Attorney Warner, who had de- fended the suit. The city, it was stated, had already paid $1,200 for counsel fees. After a full discussion of the question, a resolution prevailed that the report of the committee be accepted. be follow- ing resolution was then ad ted, Council- men Wheeler, Boyer and, ’lnneo voting ”yes," and Councilmen Adams and Chinery “no." Councilman Osborn, a stockholder of the company, was ex- cused from voting: Resolved, That the suit of the said Gas Light company vs. that’- ity be set- tled, by the city paying to the Norwalk (ins Light company the sum of $750. 8 I, with interest from May 1,1H88 and one- half of the total costs of the suit upon conditions that said Gas Light company give to the city a release In full of all claims for damages of any nature by reason of the acts complained of In said action. Chief Engineer l’rowitt, Councilmen Boyer, Pinneo, Uhinery and Adams, the committee on reorganizing the tire de- partment, reported, recommending the remodelling ,of the engine house on Main street, in such manner as to sworn- modate, in connection with the com- panies that are now stationed there, the company of Fire Police and the supply wagon,and the building of stabling in the rear for the accommodation- ot‘ four horses and bunk room for two men. They also recommended the adoption of the plans accompanying the report. The Council voted to accept the report, and, with the plans, place it on tile for future reference. A communication was reteived from Buckingham Post, asking for an appro- printicn for Memorial Day. Councilmen Adams thought it would be establishing a bad precedent for the Council to give away the public funds to any organiza- tion; personally he would give as much asanyone for Memorial Day purposes. Councilman Osborn held similar views, and offered the following «solution, which passed. Reached, that, while the disposition of the Council individually is friendly to Buckingham Post, yet, as a public body, we feel that we have no right to vote away public money except for public ends, and therefore the application must bedenled. B. W. Maples appeared before the Council and asked them toedopt some measures to prevent the ravages of the elm tree pests. The members discussed the subject at some length, the prevailing opinion being that something should be done to preserve Norwslk’s beautiful trees. The matter was referred to the chairman of the highway committee to devise some means of exterminating the phase. A petition from residents on East even- ue,astlng that the sewer on that street be extended from below A. C. Golding’s honsscuthescuth to a point near the residence of 'l‘. s. Veoderhoef, was refer- red to the sewer committee. Councilman Adams called the atten- tion ofthe Council to the utter disre- gard,hyscrne merchanh, of the ordi- nance relative to sweeping paper and other rsfueelnto die street. He was authorised to have the ordinance pol» liliedlathenewepaperundtosse that it was strictly enforced. , Therebelngeohiequertlon as to the ty of thevote taken at the spsdal vs the work done. t”Councilmen Boyer, of the finance com- mittee, reported that he had ”changed all the'flve per cent. notes for notes bear- ingmwd one-half pm cent. interest. I"Elli and countdown-burned in the presenoeudhe , He was author- ized to borrow “.09qu give the city’s mfie for that amount. Councilman Adams reported progress on the East avenue he meets. The work, herald, was about completed at anexpeneenet ,toexceed 04w, which we- W less than the appropriation. The recently elected officers of Hope Council; Chief of Police Bradley report- ed ten arrests and 617 tramps cared for during April; bills to the amount of $1,- 285 were audited and ordered paid. The Council adjourned to Monday, May Lil. Bl'SlNESS, 'l‘ll EN PLEASE BE. Putnam [lose “on Hold a Meeting, Eat Chowder and Ahead a Ball. The monthly meeting of Putnam Hose company was held in their headquarters on Franklin street, last night. Among the business matters discussed was the proposition of Edward Laidlaw for membership. The entertainment com- mittee reported that the net proceeds of the sociable held in Music Hall, April 4th, would be nearly $50. After the meeting was adjourned the members present, about twenty-five in all, proceeded to the first floor and par took of one of the “Pet‘s" famous Im! perial chowders. Fire and water were, for the time being. laid on the table, and the laddies mounted their seats and without II wince had the chowder com pletely under control in less time than the sounding of an alarm. There were clams there that had never been there be for-sand although they were givena royal welcomeaod shared the hospitality of the table, they will never be there again, a0 they disappeared into a state of innocu- ous desuetude. The members thou attended the ball at Arion liall In a body. and were given ahearty greeting as Ihey tiled into an- other scene brim full of enjoyment mveetlaml'v Band in Stamford. The Non England detachment of Corey's Army left Stamford yesterday morning,and expect to arrive in New York “'edmsday evening. When they arrived in the former city, at 1:30 o‘clock Sunday afternoon. they were pretty bad- ly used up. They were quartI-rml in an unoccupied blacksmith shop, and in the afternoon held a meeting in the annory, which was addrmsed by (‘aptain Sweet- land and others. Three hundred persons attended the "looting and tho collmtions amountedto $15.50. Enough food was collected to ration illt‘ army for three days. Sweetlnud says he expects to got transportation from New York to ll:IlIi« more. The people's party has the mut‘ ter of transportation in bond f loan of the 'l'wlrhere' Convention The convention of the Fairliold L ounty Teachers' association at Bridgeport, closed Saturday. The nominating com- mittee reported the following list of of- ficers. who were elected: President, E. H.(lumbart. East Norwalk: vice-presi dent, S. 1’. Williams, Bridgeport; ex- ecutive committee, W. l}. l-‘oote.Souih Norwalk, 1.. E. Funneli, Stamford, L‘. W. Dean, Bridgeport; secretary, lilies Margaret E Doyle, Bridgeport: treasurer, W. W. Porter, Bridgeport. Next Meeting of the Y. P. B. C. I. 1' nice. The executive committee of the Nor- welk Christian Endeavor Union met last night in the Congregational church. It was decided to hold the next meeting in the Wilton Congregational church, on the 22d lust. Officers were nominated, and will be elected at that time. James F. Bristol will give an address on the Cleveland convention. Will Wad a Beaker. The marriage of Miss Katherine l-‘ran- cos Hoyt, daughter of Could Hoyt. of Norwalk, to Charles A. Whitncy,secre- tary of the East River Savings bank, New York city, will take phce in the latter city tomorrow noon, at the Church of the Epiphany, Lexington avenue and mum. Following the cere- mony thecoupls will go West on a short bridal m... citymeeting which amoprlated m Aemallkuytanilfrnntnfa carriage fdeeBntlerstrset sewer, which «is coahlningfl. lt.‘l’ollsr,tbeccal dealer, 3' also, Hose company were ratified by the" GRADUATES 0F l894. BXEBCINES AT MUSIC HALL. All Interesting Programme of long! and lee-ye Arraeued by the Class for Te. Harrow llght—Prpeeatatlaa of Diplo- mee b! levmeraldfl. Beard, ran. The graduating exercised of a. class of ’94, South Nor-walk High Fishnet, will take place temcrrow night at Music Hall. The programme will commence prompt- ly at 8 o’clock, and all who attend are heated to be seated at that hour. The housewilibeat tbediswsalof thepeo- pie, excepting the front row of the bal- cony, which, as is customary. has been reserved for the relatives and fried: of the graduates. The choruses by the school have been under the direction of Miss Erma Gregory, of Grade 2, (bucord street school. The baton will be in the hands of David E. Disbrow, organist of the South ' Norwalk Congregational church. Min Jennie Ferris will be the accompanist. The floral tributes and graduation. presents will be received by the ushers, who will take care of them until the time of presentation arrives, which will be immediately after the con- clusion of the following programme: Prayer ........................ Rev. Olin Hallock Chorus... . School Balutamry and Essay~‘TlIaLady of the Lake" Mary K. Berg. Eseaiw Prison Reform". .. . I lifl‘ord E. Adan. s. Solo ........................... Edith Manning Essay ”Newspapers of Today"; ........... William 11. Gregory. ‘ Essay—"Mental l'I centricities“ ....... Mary E. Halide-II. Gounod Quartette Essay ~"Higher AristocrIII-y"... . .. ,. Robert ii Milner. Solo ........................ Leonard Whitney Essayw 'Edur ated Mau' . William l)ikemah. Essay and \ aleIlII tory "PhyslI alt L‘ul- lure" ................................... l'barles ii. Baker. Gounod Quartelle~ Preacnlatlon of diplomas— Rev. llr. U. H Board. ‘ .. .. .SI-hool Chorus. Director... . .. lialelE liisbrow Accoinpanisl.... .‘Ilv‘ll Ir-IInie i'errls SCAlli‘lTl‘ 0|" l‘lTNll-i. The tieueral Committee Dccule In About don the Founder‘s Day Penile. There was a large attendance of the general committee having in charge the celebration of Founder‘s Day in Norwalk, at the parlors of the Norwalk club, last night. The parade question was fully discussed, and it was decided that,owing to the scarcity of funds, it would be bet. ter not to have a parade. it was decided, however, to let the school chIldren march to the armory on the afternoon of the 19th and hold patriotic exercises. A committee was appointed to try and secure Chauncey M. Depew or General Horace Porter to deliver one of the ad- dresses Hi the evening. The committee on the colonial tea and the bell for Ibo “lilth reported progress. The lilt'télillg adjourned for one work. at the some place. Adjourned l ntll Fail. The governing committee ,of the Re- lief Society of South and East Norwalk, met yesterday afternoon in the parlors of Old Well Hook and Ladder company. After audIting a number of bills and transacting other routine business they adjourned until Dec. . subju t to the Iull of the president in case- of an emergency. in the meantime. tolonel Leslie Smith was appointed to act as general superin- tendenoduring the months of adjourn- ment. to whom applications for immedi- ate assistance can be made by visitors. It was also unanimously ordered theta vote of thanks be tendered to the Old Well Hook and Ladder company, for the use of their parlors as a meeting room for the society during the past months. Butchers Going to West Virginia. Royal Adams, president, iInd E. S. Adams, vice-president of the State Butchers' association, and Alfred A.Avi- son and James E. Wires, delegates from the Norwalk association, went to New Haven yesterday to attend a special meeting of the state association, called to take action upon sending dele- gates tc the convention of the National subtleties, which convenes In Wheel- ing, West Virginia, June 12. it was voted that every association in the state send two delegates. There was an in- teresting discussion upon the matterof appointing a meat inspector to look after any butchers disposed to sell tainted meat. Reamer! Ills Decision. in the Superior Court, this morning, before Judge Theysr. arguments were harden the demurrer in Rev. Gerald B.Beard'e appeal fromlthe decision of the county commissioners in the le- ltatnerd license case. Decisionweerev ”“5 m l Inspedfrxa:klmm. Thspcllsewerenotldedby telephone, this morning. to breathe lcoknntfor screw columnar . In“! W” b“ “Who ‘6’: KM ” WUIIAB Allifillllflm manners-emu” emu o‘r Interest " , I. this Paepla or man. A large and appreciative eudlsnss amsmbled at the Norwslk Ilsthcdbt church, lest evening, to heaerspUn IcCabe’s lecture upon the “Brightfiids of Life in LibbyPrison." The he” held therapt swoon of III- for an hour and a half. Hanan pathos were Happily intermingled ”d from ls'ugbler at me insane anecdote, the audience were moved to tearsat therecital of the treatment of - theboyeinhlneby the Southern army: in Andersonville and Libby prisons. He described battle scenes with vivid distinctnees and his illustrations of the ' green soldier’s first battle w- both graphic and humorous. Hefnvorsd the We! the American flag from ear schools and believed the children should be inetllled with patriotic principles. He closed his address with some remarks to the members 01 Buckingham P0“. who were present in a body. Col. Robert G. lugersoll, who is to de- liver one of his famous lectures at Eoyt’s Opera House, Friday, May 11, tells the story of a rabbi, who started a little school among the children‘ol the poor of hiaown race on the east side of New York city. One day he was showing of! his pupils before a party of visitors, among whom was C. A. Davis, the colonel’s manager. He calledfor the boundaries of Penmyl- Vania. They were promptly given. Then" he asked for the name of the prin- cipal city of that math, and was at once answered. ' “ Now," continued the rabbi, as he thought of" the building in which the Declaration of independence was signed, 'who‘can tell me what building there is in Philadelphia, upon which centres the veneration of the American people; that always brings joy and pride when it is mentioned, to every patriotic breast ?” A small boy held up his hand. " So you can tell us, [evi‘r Answer I“ “ [iv-r mint 3" yelled little Levi triumph antly. liver liI‘ty people, including children, Wlll be usI-II m the buskme bee in “The County Fair," which Is to he played at Music Hall, next Monday IIIgbt. An old-fashioned corn bushing will be realistically produced, and “lose un~ familiar with this custom and “Min el- tertainment will see this old- title may making in all its glory. "The County Fair" qusnetm will be one of the fea~ tures in the bushing bee in this play This vocal organization is said to render as fine choral work as Is seen in the most preIsnIious opera companies, and while then selections are popular folk eongap their repertoIre is not confined to this class of work. John L. Sullivan has had his play, “The Man From Boston," entirely re- vised and rewritten sotbat it isquitea new piece in its entirety. lb- has also I‘L-Igngt'd some new people, so IhIIt he gives a most creditable pI-rlurIIIIIuce and will doubtlIss [III-st with his usual amount of success here, May 15, as he bus elsewhere. MEI.“ IN SECRET flown-mn- [included from Last Night's Lnllrrllll‘ Inou'e Meeting in Nerwalk. Tho lIII-v‘flllg lu-ld last night in theSons (,f St. I;- Inrgv- Hall, on Main street. Nor- walk. l-Il Ibo purposeofformingaubor- lug him. I. l'IIiIIII. was called to order at 25:15 o'clock. Soon after the opening II man named Brundage, who was evidently one of the instigators of the movement, arose and said he believed it was the custom of all laboring organizations to keep their pro- ceedings secret, and that newspaper rep- resentatives had no business to be pray ent. Chairman Thomas Hunt said he understood there was n reporter in at! tendnnce. and in accordance with Ir. Brundage’s suggestion, Mr. Hunt polite ly relocated all reporters to W‘ Ill meeting was supposed to be a flblic the Those present, to the numberdbf shut twenty, were informed at the of the meeting that no ivy-laws linen adopted and no officers elected.: it, It is understood that aside fkhn shin speech-Wing, and on ‘ ofi‘dbe small attendance, but little W of importance was transacted. it is said that the initiation fee of the Union will be fifty cents, to be followed by monthly dues of twenty-five noon, and that those nothevingthemeansto meet these re quirements will probably be allowed to remain members free. .. . an...“ a...“ we... Aaaaal leasing at fleas. Parish. lbsannualmeeting of Grace church with was held last night. The nastier reports were read and accorded. Olllcers were elected as follows: Clerk, Gould Hoyt: treasurer. William E. thgem- erynenior warden, A. C.Goldlng;juaior warden, W. H. Smith; vsetrymen, C. F. Osborn, Robert VanBuren, W. F. Blah- op. William iockwood,6eorgsw.mm. W. E. Montgomery, Lelemner,C. W. and Isaiah when, um as.
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