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NUMBER 2.064.
' ATTORNEY
CLERK CBOWE BESIGNS
JOSEPH TAYLOR
ELECTED AS HIS SUCCESSOB.
he Cedar Street Layout. the Elevation
of the Consolidated Track, the Purchase
of a New 'l'ruck and Sundry Other
Subjects Consider by the Council.
The hearing on the new layout of Cedar
street was the subject considered by the
Board of Councilmen at their meeting
last evening. Mayor Lee presided, and
all the members of the Board were pre-
sent, with the exception of Councilman
Slater.
John J. Barry was the first one to ex-
amine the map. He said the layout took
considerable land from his lot, which be
valued at $1,000. and would consider the
damage as $000. Michael Duffy and
James Maloney favored the layout, none
of their property being taken in the im-
provement. After the gentlemen had
”pram their vieWs, the hearing, on
motion of Councilman Sculley, was
declared closed.
City Clerk Crows then read the
minutes of the prevnous meeting, which i
were approved.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
WflEREAS,Thefcis reason to believe
that the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company propose to
make important changes in the location
of their tracks through the city of South
Norwalk; and
Winning. The public in general and
the property-holders in the vicinity of
the said railroad, in particular, are inter-
ested in the said prosposed changes;
therefore be it
Rewlved, That the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company,
be and they are hereby
requested to furnish to the
Board of Councilmen of the City
of South Norwalk complete plans of the
proposed changes in the fine and the ele-
vation of their tracks through the city of
South Norwalk; also be it
Resolved, That the said New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad com-
pany be and they are hereby respectfully
requestedto furnish the said plans be-
fore contracts are let for domg any
part of the work; also be it further
Resolved, That the city clerk be, and
he hereby is directed to forward to the
said New York, New Haven and Hart-
ford Railroad company a copy of these
resolutions.
Councilman Hoyt took up the matter
of a new fire truck again. Hesaid he
had received bids and specifications from
well-known builders. One of these was
willing to take the old apparatus in ex-
change, allowing $300 The new one
would cost about $1,100. and weigh 4,000
pounds, which could be drawn up the
hills by two horses. ,Counciimau Schaub
thought it would be a good idea fora
horseman to accompany the committee
to see if horses could be found to draw
the truck. Chief Baker said if the new
apparatus was purchased he would put
ropes alongside and the members could
assist the horses in pulling the truck up
the hill. Councilman Schaub said a man
living on the hill had offered to take the
old jumper and keep it storul in his barn
and would furnish a horse to take it to
fires. The suggestion of having three
horses, instead of two, attached to the
truck, was made The following resolu-
tion was passed:
Resolved, That Councilman William
F. Hoyt, Edwin Adams. Jacob M. Lav-
tou, Charles F. Hallock, and Edward \'.
Bakerbe and they are hereby authori-
zed to purchase a new hook and ladder
truck for a sum not to exceed $1,150 in
cash, and the following old fire appara-
tus: one book and ladder truck, one pa-
rade carriage and one two-wheeled ten—
(for.
Ifrsoliriul, That His Honor, the mayor,
beardered and direct/all to call a city
meeting to be held at Arion Hall, Friday,
November 2d. at Ho'clcck, for thepllh
pose of approving or disapproving the
above resolution. .
The Mayor than read the following
communication:
To (In! Mayor and Ifudrrlof ('omm'lmvu
of flu: ('in o/‘b’oiifli .‘i‘orirulk. .
UENTLEMEN: Additional business en-
emsnte of a private character rs-
qu re so much of my time that i feel
obliged to give up the work of the City
clerk, and l hereby tender you my l’f’flfg‘
nation. In doing so, it gives me pleas-
ure to thank you for the courtesy shown
me during my term of office. liespmit-
fully yours. Einii‘sii E. (‘iiows
October 20. 180-1
CouncilmsnSculley expressed the senti-
ment of the other members of the Board
in his regret that the city clerk felt
obliged to retire, and paid himahigh
compliment for the faithfulness with
which the duties had been performed
and regretted that the pleasant
relations between them were to be
severed. The Board proceeded to ballot
for a successor and Attorney Joseph
Taylor was chosen, receiving the unani-
mous vote of the Board. He will
probably accept, and will undobtedly be
the choice of the newly elected board for
the position next year.
The Council then adjourned. '
Harrison Won't stamp Connecticut.
Senator Hawley, of Connecticut, and
u-Stats Senator Coffin. the Republican
candidate for governor of the Nutmeg
stats, called at the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
yutsrdsy. to see er-Prssidsnt Harrison.
They wanted inner-president to run up
to Connecticut and ranks a few speeches.
hm: Hudson was unable to
the plum any ilsvldsil snow.
m rail worn. k
Entered at the Post Office at South
Norwalli as second-class matter.
A
corn stalks arranged
decorations of pink added still further
110 the effect.
JUNIOR ENDEAVOR BAZAAR.
Pretty Booths Garnishsd with Fruits and
Flowers of the Autumn Season.
if succeeding entertainments prove as
highly satisfactory and successful as the
first one given yesterday afternoon and
evening in the basement parlors of the
South Norwalk Congregational church,
by the members of the Junior Christian
Endeavor society, they will have reason
tofeel extremely gratified with the re.
suit. The attendance was very large,
and
autumn wereasight long to be remem'
bered. The affair was arranged and
given under the supervision of Mrs. C.
H. Beard, Miss Anne C. Sanford and
Miss Belle Ferris.
the decorations of fruits of the
The Japanese booth, wiih its unique
oriental decorations, and the many tasty
and beautiful articles for sale, was the
centre of attraction.
at this booth materially increased the re-
ceipts. The young ladies in charge, Miss
The sale of articles
Grace Dickermau. of the booth, and
Misses Eva Ferris and Ethel Keep, of the
garden, were attired in pretty Japanese
costume.
added to the decorations.
Holly berries and acorn leaves
At the candy booth, which was adorned
withbeautiful autumn leaves, entwined
with blue draperies, were found Misses
Alice Day. Grace Seymour, Ruth Ken-
dall, and Masters Howard Tilly and Curt
filing.
Sweets of all kinds were on sale
here and it is needless to add liberal pa-
tronage was accorded the young folks
in charge.
Novel in its design, but extremely well
onstructed and very pleasing to the eye,
was the popcorn booth. It was built of
in arches, and
Those in charge were
Misses Mabel filing, Clara Bell, Elsie
Brothertou and Harry St. John.
Misses Edna Byxhse. Majorie Hallnran,
Daisy Wadhams, Susie Utzinger and
Masters Norton Benedict and Harry
l’urdy presided at the refreshment table,
and supplied the needs of many visitors,
who were most profuse in their praise of
the menu served. Gilbert Hastings
served in the capacity of cashier.
A N A l'TERNOON 0!“ W" l ST
Ladies of the Plus Ledge Outing Club
Awarded Pretty Prizes.
The ladies of the Pine Lodge Outing
club were entertained at whist, yesterday
afternoon, by Mrs. George C. Cholwell
and Mrs. Charles Dennis, at the residence
of Mrs. George ll. Cholwell, 20 High
street,
Norwalk. There were seven
tables. and prizes were won by the fol-
lowing ladies: Mrs. Robert Vaniluren,
first prize, an ebony shoe horn, decorated
with silver mountings; Mrs. Louise (‘.
Day, second prize, a bottle of cologne;
Mrs. Charles Dennis, Ill-l plus prize, a sil-
ver candle stick. After the playing re-
freshments were served ands whist club
was organized to be known as the Friday
Afternoon club. The (files will be ten
cents and meetings will be held every
two weeks. Refreshments wore limited
to two kinds. The next iiiix'tlug will be
held with Mrs. E. A. Woodward, at
South Nor-walk, Friday, November llih.
Among the ladies at the card tables. yes-
terday. were Mrs. C. Willis White, Mrs
Levi 1’. Warner, Mrs. Leiirand lletfs.
Mrs. John S. Seymour, Mrs. E. A. Wood-
ward, Mrs. C. W. Many. Mrs. L. C.
Green, Mrs. lra Cole, 'Mrs. Robert Van-
iluren, Mrs. Louise flay, Mrs. Christian
Hwariz, Mrs. J. l’. Treudwcll, Mrs.
George W. Cram. Mrs. W. I“. ilishop,
Mrs.J.C. Newkirk, Mrs il. l‘. Price,
Mrs. E, i). Keefer, Mrs. l". l’. Weed, Mil-s
Fannie Hoyt, Miss Alice May Sherwood,
Miss Anna M. Smith, lilies Clilnwntine
Cholwell, Miss Alice Cholwell and Miss
Lizzie Clock.
Duluy Hays he is lint an Bliilleulnr
William J. Dushuy, book-kceperof tho
Bridgeport Traction company, who dis-
appeared on October 7, was brought
home last night by a stranger, who said
his name was Smith and that he was
from New York. llesliay, who was in a
pitiulilo condition, was put to bed, and is
still there. He says he became unbalanc-
ed from hard work, but denies he took
$2.500 from the company, as charged.
He remembers having been in Port Jer-
vis and New York. An examination of
his iii-counts shows 0215 shortage, which
it is believed can be satisfactorily ac-
”Wniedli’l';
South florwalli Baptist Church.
At the South Norwslk Baptist church,
tomorrow, the poster will preach in the
morning from the subject "Why Not?"
At 0 o'clock the Young People's Society
Christian Endeavor will be led by George
Robbins; subject, "What Christ ileals
and How." in the evening Rev. M. H.
Pogson, ofl‘lsw York, will preach, Dr.
I’ogson is an able and interesting speaker.
Appropriate music will be furnished at
all of these services. At the Sunday
school, tomorrow, the superintendent
will make an announcement that will be
of special interest to every boy and girl
present. Deacon J. ll. Bogardus will be
pies-ed to wslooms members into his
growing Bible class. strangers and
those who have no other church horns
willbssspsclslly welcome at all these
ssrvloss
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FIBE llll PAINT SHllP.
Bssauivr 0F 0. ll. NEW-
‘ MAN‘S STORE ABLAZE.
L...
The Quick Response and Inactive Work
of the Fire Department Prevents the
Ilames from leaching a Large Quan-
tity of Combustible Material.
While Mrs. Otto E. Roediger stood in
front of her residence on North Main
street and William White, with several
other men, were standing on the sidewalk
near the Warwick Hotel, about 10:45
o'clock last night, the cellar basement
under Oakley D. Newman's pslnt and
wall paper store, at No. 10 on the same
street,suddeuly became illumined, and a
volume of smoke shot up through the
hatohway entrance. The cry of fire was
quickly raised, and Mr. White rushed
across the street and gave the doorbell
connected with the apartments of Mrs.
Julia Scofield and Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Owens, upstairs, several vigorous pulls.
He then ran to the Adams Express com-
pany‘s office, secured the key to Box 3
and sent in an alarm. Having done this
Mr. White continued to the headquarters
of Old Well Hook and Ladder company,
of which he is a member, and assisted in
drawing the truck to the scene of the
conffagraiion.
Meanwhile the supply wagon had ar-
rived, and a line of hose laid to the scene
of the;blazs, which was in the southwest
and of the building, about ten feet from
the stove, in which there was a fire. The
oils and paints caused a big blaze and a
tremenduous smoks,bnt with a well dirr c-
ted stream of water and a couple of fire
extinguishers, the fire was soon under
control, and in less than half an hour
after its discovery was entirely out.
Threelbarrefs of varnish, a can of turpen-
tine and many other combuetables were
in closeiproximity to the blaze, but the
prompt action of the firemen prevented
theselfrom igniting. The fire was con-
fined mninly to a pile of waste and old
rage in the corner of the basement and to
the woodwork. A portion of the ceiling
was torn off to see if ihe fire was in the
wall.
Mrs. Scolield is the owner of the build-
ing and her damage will not exceed $25.
Mr. Newman is unable to give his loss,
but it: probably will not exceed that
amount, as none of the stuck in the store
above was damaged. He carries an in—
surance with Taylor lit i,lolden's and J.
M. Layton‘s agencies.
TWIN CITY FOLKS.
Pleasant Paragraphs About Norwallr You.
bin and Their Friends.
Mrs. D. N. Fillow, Miss Lena Fillow,
and Mrs. Jesse Taylor, of Norwalk,
returned last night, from Stepncy, where
they have 1) -en making a visit.
Mr. Morgan and daughter, of Col"
cheater, C000,, are visiting Miss Hilda
Schnell, Roton Hill.
Mrs. Joseph Cox, of it don Hill, is
spending a few days in New York city.
Lieutenant Cody, of Hartford, and
Hon. if. 1.}. Dei‘brcst. of ilridgcisirt, will
boentcrtliined this evening by Richard
H. Golden.
Freddie Hayes and sister, of 1". let Nas-
saw, Vanitennscleer county, New York,
are the guests of John P. chuff, Chef-it-
nut street.
it. Manning licclior, who has been
spending the summer in South Norwalk,
returned to ltedbank, N. J., this moring.
to resume his position in the Columbia
Electric Toll-phone company.
fix-Speaker Allen l'aigc, of the House-
of Representatives of Connecticut, was
the guest of Senator John H. Ferris. to-
day.
Mrs. Horatio Brown has roliiruiui to
her homo iii llaulmry, aftcr a low dsys'
visit With Norwalk relatives and friends.
Samuel H. Auatiu and daughter, of
North Western, Oneida County. N. Y,,
are visiting his niece, Mrs. M. L. l’t‘lhilll",
of Taylor avenue. Mr. Austin is a broth-
er of‘ Mrs l’clham, whom she has not
Sili‘fl for twenty-four years.
lilg Money for a Water flight.
The Norwalk Water Commissioners
and a committee from the Union Monu-
facturlng company met at the commis-
sioners‘ office, yesterday afternoon, to
fix a price upon the valuation of the
company's water rights in the Silvermine
stream, which is one of' the tributaries of
the stream which supplies their pond
with water. They decided their claim
was worth 300.000, but they oilsrcdto
sell to the city for $22,500. It is not im-
probable that the city will proceed with
candemnatian proceedings, as the price
is regarded as exoesdive.
ainttff’s Exceptions Sustained.
The plaintiff’s exceptions in the case
of Alpheus Merritt, of Norwalk, against
the New York, New Haven and Hart-
ford road, were yesterday sustained by
the full bench of the Supreme Court at
Boston. The suit was to recover 825,000
damages for personal injuries sustained
on the evening of December 20, 1802, at
Port Chester. N. 31., while the plaintiff
was alighting from a train on which he
maps-sugar. There was a trial in
meanwriorcourtsndaverdiot was rs.
turned for defendant. The new trial
willnowhshskl.
illuminant cusses.
New Open for the Season at 1894-15 at the
Woman's Bulldlng.
The Woman's Central association
opened its educational department for
the Mason, at the Woman's Building,
47 South Main street, South Norwslk,
last Wednesday evening. To accommo-
date any who were not able to register
at that time, the committee will be pres-
ent every Tuesday during November,
at 7 o'clock, to confer with thus who
wish in enter classes.
Classes in book-keeping. history, spell-
ing, arithmetic, and such other branches
snare desired, will be formed. The psy-
ment of five cents a week entities is per-
son to all the privileges of the building,
including the useof parlors, class rooms,
library and bath-room. A slight addi.
tionslcxpense will procure instruction in
millinery and dressmaking. China
painting, embroidery and cooking will
also be taught.
POPULAR AMUSEM ENTS.
Dramaticai and Initial Ennis in Which
Norwnlk People Are interested.
“Sleight of hand.” as the phrase goes,
used tobe considered of slight import
ance. But as interpreted by masters of
the art of modern magic, such as the
only magician, Kellsr, this becomes of
itself a mystery which the unaided hu-
man eye is unable to penetrate. But
Keller has not been content to ask his
American friends who are legion, to in-
terest themselves this season in the feats
which have heretofore puzzled them.
He will be seen in Hoyt’s theatre, Wed-
nesday night, October 81. A season of
research in the old world enables him
now to present for the first time to
American audiences, the most original
and acute in the world, these highest de.
velopments of the esoteric love of the far
east.
Manager Hoyt has secured from Cus-
taveji‘rohman for November 10th the
poweriul play “Men and Women," which
will present to our theatre-goers a new
star in the person of Clay Clement who
will beseen as “William Prescott," the
defaulting cashier of the Jefferson Na-
tional bank. This is the play which has
had such a phenomenal run at Proctor‘s
Theme, in New York, and which called
forth unstinted praise for its intense
human interest. The company in sup-
port of Mr. Clement is an unusually
strong one and the ladies are said to
wear gowns of magnificent texture and
make.
Raising Funds for a low Church.
Rev. 0. Apiiz, pastor of St. Peter’s
German church, is assiduously at work
raising funds to purchase a building lot
on which to erect a new church. Among
the liberal contributions be has already
received is one from Otto Barthel, the
hilt manufacturer. of $100. lllr. Apitz
expects other generous donations to the
fund from American as well as German
friends of the society. At present the
members of the congregation are obliged
foworship under very great disadvau»
Cages in the Grand Army Hall on the
bridge. It is hoped that the pastor, who
is doing great good among the poopli‘ of
his nationality in Norwalk, will meet
with success in the project he has under
taken. It is proposed to buy a centrally
located lot in South Norwalk, and later
erect an edifice that will be creditable to
the city and the (leriuun people.
Perfect In Attendance.
The following pupils of the highest dc-
pzirtmeiit in the North Center school
have been perfect in attendance during
the past four weeks: Eva Clark, Jennie
lliclfsofi,Aiiieliil Faulds, Sarah FitchJ‘lva
Gregory, f'lduii 'l‘uttlu,Wilbur ilyiugton,
Willie Cnigill, Dwight Fairchild,
l-lilgnr llav'iland. in the primary do
pertinent Edward J. Meeker and Florence
Cutler have been pnri’ect in attendance.
The first ranks in scholarship were gain-
ed by Sarah Fitch and Hattie Hyatt, of
the first clam; Etta Fairchild, Wilbur
llyiugtou. Willie Cargili, second clue;
Edna Tuttle, (franc, Roberts, Alice Car-
gill, third class; Eva Clark, Evaflregory.
Edgarilnvilund and Winfield Sanford,
fourth class. lloili departments of the
school are full. 0. large number having
entered during the last month, and all
the pupils are taking great interest in
their work?
Carriage and nurse Collide.
The extreme darkness, due to the ab.
sent-e of the electric lights, was the im-
mediate cause of a very peculiar, but not
serious accident, at 0:30 o’clock last
evening, near the corner of Main and
School streets, uptown. J. Edward
Lyoett was driving up Main street, an-
other horse and wagon, owned and driv-
en by Michael Sheedy, being a short dis-
tance ahead of him. His horse ran into
the rear end of Mr. Bhoedy'e vehicle, the
unexpected colhslon frightening Mr. Ly-
cett's horse,which reared and than crash-
ed down between one of the rear wheels
and body of tir. 8hsedy’s turnout. It
was namely to remove the wheel in
order to extricate the horse from his
cement. Aside from a few slight
muss received by Mr. Ly'eett's horse,
homage rssultsd.
m sari-um newsboys tinually
rsporl lam-g Isles.
SOUTH NORWALK. CONN... SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27,1894.
film or REPUBLICANS
AN OVER FLOWING MEETING AT
THE NOBWALK OPERA HOUSE.
Ben. Eben-ant J. lllfl, Senator John I.
Ferris, Representative ldwin 0. Healer
and Colonel Russell Frost Address all
Inthuslastlc Gathering.
Republican enthusiasm burst its bounds
at the Norwalk end of the town, 1 ’t
night. The mass meeting at the Ope a
House, to hear the local candidates speak
upon the issues of the campaign, was
largely attended. The gallery was re-
served for ladies, and nearly every seat
was taken. Down stairs there was
standing room only. Representative E.
O. Keefer was chairman of the meeting.
Upon the stage, besides the speakers.
ware seated fifty or more prominent
citizens of Norwalk. The Tippecanoe
(flee club, of Bridgeport, occupied seats
at the right, and rendered campaign
songs at intervals during the evening.
The ringing was excellent, and the club
was obliged to respond to repeated
encores,
The first speaker of the evening was
Senator John H Ferris, who was happily
introduced by Mr. Keefer. Mr. Ferris
said the issue of the campaign was en-
tirely on the tariff, which was a ques-
tion of vital importance. In speaking
of the candidates for congressmen from
the Fourth district—Hon. E. J. Hill and
Hon. Robert E. DeForest—he referred to
Mr. Hill’s business qualifications and his
position on the tariff, and than to the
unredeemed pledges of Mr. DeForest; the
bad lighliu which he had placed him-
self in the House of Representatives. and
his position on the reduction of tariff on
hats in the face of protests from the hat-
ters of his district. He asked if the
laboring men were going to vote for such
union, to which a son of Erin in 'the
audience responded, ”No!" In closing
Mr. Ferris said the party had rolled up
their sleeves to nominate Mr. Hill and
now they were going to take off their
coats and elect him. The speaker took
his seat amid hearty applause.
Mr. Keeier then made a few "marks,
urging Norwalkers t) vote for men—
congressman slid state senator-who
would represent Norwalk‘s interests. He
then introduced E J. Hill amid hearty
cheers. Mr. Hill referred to the pledges
Congressman DeForest had made when
elected to congress in the last two 391"
sions. He asked how many of these
promiies he had fulfilled. He spoke of
the committee of batters from South
Norwalk and Danliury who went to
Washington to get ill».- tariff on hats
raised. After luiiig succedbful in their
mission. Congressman Duf‘orest, he said,
voted for the bill which again reduced it.
He quoted from Mr. ilef‘orest‘s epeeobVin
the: f 'ongressional Record, where he said
he had talked with the bottom regarding
the protection on hats. Mr. Hill then
said; “i will now give you my confes-
sion of p ilitical faith, Wiitten by myself
in the spare moments of a busy life. i
have two texts, one from a recent free
trade writer who says, "The whole world
belongs to him who can sell the best
things chcapesf:' the other other is.
‘Whiit shall it profit a mail if he gain the
whole world and lose his own soill.‘ " Mr.
Hill referred to (.Jongrcsman llsl-‘orcst‘s
record on the tariff question and in opp0~
sition showed the N’(‘ mi of Congressman
Sperry, of New Haven, who was now ill»
most taboocd by his ilciiiocratic bri-th-
run for tho reason that he stood
up for the north against the
solid find free trade smith. Mr. De-
li‘orest, he said, talked against the
(lormau bill and then sat down and vot-
cd for it, while Mr. Sperry voted against
it. The speaker than discussi-d the labor
question, comparing the American wage-
earner with the poorly paid laborer of
free trade countries, giving interesting
statistics. He spoke of the business men
and their relation to the hard times, the
professional men and their fees, which
could only be charged. he sold, nndiiffim
wards credited to avoid the pnyiiicnt of
on income tax on them. The light was
not only on the tariff, be mild, but wag
allies question of labor and wages. He
referred to the way Democratic measures
had wiped out Connecticut industries,
and said every wage~earner should caro-
fully study the issue and then vote for
their beetlntcrests. lle ripped the far-
lff bill to pieces, and provoked great lip-
pinuse and laughter at the Democratic
inconsistencies and ridiculous reductions.
He discussed the issue in a general 'way
and then sat down, having held the rapt
attention of his audience through the en-
tlre speech.
Colonel Russell Frost was introduced
and made a brief address. The meeting
closed with singing by the Tippecanoe
club. A banquet was given the singers
at the Norwslk Hotel.
Little glib-Mrs. Brown, ma wants to
know if she could borrow a dozen of
eggs. She wants to put ’em undera lien.
Neighbcru—So you’ve got a hen setting,
have you? idldn’t know you kept hens.
Little girl—410 ma‘sm, we don’t, but
lire. Smith’s going to loud as a hen
that's going to set.
Smart newboys have good luck. ;
TWO CENTS
PLENTY OF LIQUOR.
Over 500,000 Gallons of Spirits Stored in
Connecticut and Ihoda Island.
The report of Collector of Inflated.
Revenue Byxbee to the internal revenue
department of the quantity of liquor!
held by wholesale dealers in this state
andflb‘ e Island shows that on October ,
’Ixjsz/there ere 508,771 gallons on hand.
is is lsi‘ger than ever before, the
"quantity in 1893 having been 329,673 gals
ions, and in 1892, 250,758 gallons. This
large increase is owing to the wholesale!
having taken large quantities of liquors
out of bond before the increased tax
went into effect. .
The quantities of the respective kinds
of liquors held by wholesalers in this
internal revenue district are as follow:
Bourbon whisky, 227,008 gallons; rye
whisky, 142,060: Irish whisky,216; Scotch
whisky, 853;afcohol, 5,700; New England
rum, 37.034; Jamaica rum, 341; St. Croix
rum, 1,213; domestic gin, 43,531; Hol-
land gln, 1,467; high wines, 2,078; pure,
neutral and cologne spirits, 28,282; mis-
cellaneous, 19,378 gallons.
The above does not, of course, include
the stocks of liquors held by retail
dealers. 1
UP AND DOWN THE STATE.
Items of Interest from [very Quarter at
Connecticut.
The farmers in Litcbfiefd have resum-
ed war upon the dogs which have been
attacking the sheep. Henry Woodrulf,
one of the largest breeders, has had
twelve killed by the dogs within two
months. The owners of the dogs have
been warned that unless they keep the!-
canines chained up they will be shot.
It is probable that the attacks made by
the dogs upon the sheep will resultil
several suits against the owners for
damages.
Negotiations are almost concluded by
Hughes Brothers and Bangs of Syracuse,
N. Y., to secure control of the famous
Sechem‘s Head quarries in Guilfoi’d. it
is belicVed that the quarries will soon
start up with big contracts. The no
Viva] of the quarries means much fit
the town, since several hundred men
will be employed.
Au eel two inches in diameter got
caught in the water pipe in the Water.
buiy opera house block and all businest
in the building had to be suspended in
consequence.
Bill-1A1) l-‘OL'R CENTS A LOAF
Washington Bakers Inaugurnte a More
merit of Importance to the People.
The bakers of Washington have re
duccd the price of bread from 5 to {
cents per loaf. Although only appar—
entlyofiovil interest, this action will
have an important effect throughout the
country. The newspapers of Washing-
ton called attention some weeks ago in
the fact that the price of' wheat was
never lower in the history of the country
and the price of flour was from $2.50 to
$3 per barrel, as against $8 some years
ago. Notwithstanding this enormous
reduction, the retail price of bread rc-
maiiistlicssme aswiii-ii flour was 101;-
per cent. higher.
The bakers at first claimed that they;
pay such high wages, owing to the jolm
ncymim‘s union, that they could not af-
ford to lower the price of broad. All
investigation of this claim showed it to
him- lilll little foundation, though baker!
are giving more than they used to, but
not enough to interfere With the cost d.’
bread. it was thcn insisted that other
materials than flour were used, and thin
added to the price. But this, too, fell to
the ground after analysis.
Finally the linkers were driven into a
corner, where they had to admit that
they had been practically robbing the
public and making a profit of such snotL
lupus percentage that the household:
would be justified in starting a «report
tive bakery. The authorities will see
that neither the quantity nor the weight
of the broad at the reduced price i
i'lmngi-d from that which was obtained
at llll' fivo cont riitv.
.\ Norwislk Iloy Promoted.
The following paragraph from the AI..-
soiiin Sentinel refers to a former Nor»
walk resident: "C. it. llouton, who for
u long time past has been station agent
at Shelton, has been transferred ts
the main office in New Haven and J.
Wilmot has been appointed as his suo~
censor here. Mr. Houton has helm an
efficient, capable, courteous agent and
has made many friends outside of his
liiere business acquaintances, who, while
regretting his loss, will be glad to know
that his removal is in the line of promo-
tion. Mr. Wilmot has taken possession
of his new charge and Mr. [hiuton wlI
remain only long enough to get the new
agent initiated in the business of the
local office.”
Smiley—Now, remember, i don’t want
a very large picture. Photographer—Al
light sir. Please close your mouth.
Neighbor—flare, Bubbubsf f’vebrougla
you back your lawn-mower. I’ve bani
goingioreturnltsvsryifly since!
borrowed it from you last May. 5*-
bubs—Say. keep it, will you, and fl
borrowit next year.
Norwalk Chronicler