at the department is j the same as last year—124 had one full paid man. . mate of two hose wagons. 1? firstfit hoaelonehorae and harness. at Putnam Bose company’s . in Franklin street; one book and ted at Old Well Rock y 'sbouae on flsvilrmd concert. and 500 feet on Elmwood avenue, cart, located on Bay more» of hose. There party of fire police. fully rooms in the library Washington street; also, one-horse hose tender hose carriage, which are in part payment for a M dladdsr truck. Thedeparr- ’ ' beareypondrd to twenty-gored d ring the past year, per- twsnty—dvs hours, feud minutes duty, and laying -of hose,with lossesandin- ' as follows: Moses. $12,818 89; . ‘84 990.17. During the past encloncy of the department has . .. by placing a horse and , . driver in Putnam Hose There has also been an ordir . fora new book and ladder truck, will probably be delivered about ' Jet, next. ‘llre alarm hrs given good and ’mory service. the care of which. .. lo thebaode of the Electric Light ‘ Mmhloaers. would respectfully refer you to their report, a cepy of which is I befiwitb attached. ' The expense of the department from " dancers let. 1804. to January 1st,. 1895, ' it“? fl, the details of which I do hellfire at hsod film respectfully submit the fol- recommendations: That 1,000 to of hose be purchased. as qui e ‘ apereantsge of our present hoseisold gradually giving out; that a team of ‘ harness be purchased for the andladdor truck and the appoint- intent of a permanent driver and tiller- who I believe will make our depart .' Mdonhly efficient. and meet all our requirements for some time to come; that “ the Water Commissioners be requested to place at, least two fire hydrants on -3 Keadow street. there being none on that street at present, slid to place one at or nearlhs corner of Spring and Madison “seats; that the Electric Light Commis- sioners be instructed to place a fire alarmbox at the corner of Clay and ’Bprlng strests.alsoa fire alarm box at the corner of Woodward avenue and ‘ Inflow street; that an ordinance be plead compelling owners or proprietors o! theatres. balls, or places of public meetings. to provide proper protection 1 to life dud property in case of fire or so- mt. also forbidding the placing of crabsor seats in the aisles of theatres, or churchesmlso regulating the stor- , handling or transportation of pow- _ . dynamite. nitro glycerine or OIher " ve or full immable materials; that, 2va of the fact that the committee ., ted to purchase a new book and truck have. in making a contract for new trudk, arranged to retain the «dd truck. that a suitable building be on the city lot adjoining Putnam masses for the storage of old truck. ”that the same may be held in reserve limershape. also for storage of other ” belonging to the fire depm '5 placed in Old Well Hook and Ladder ’ ysnd Putnam Hose company lure. the present gouge being unreli- W for many courtcslss extended, and the officers and members of the ‘ for their prompt, willing Idi'elalfllt service. He also adds s stores during the year. ”ems Couldn't nun Three. shavedlle reacted to arouse the Mid! the New York public,» dinvsmuplunguigui tbehonsewas flammoftbe ”W, and during the ‘ flew‘ferk engagement the thes- was crowded. The play isannh- saeeswt the company a power- svsaly sensesd demand tiles inhaasdyasths heroics “new” d characterisation which for t: that new gouge. and indicators . conclusion Chief Engineer Baker the mayor and members of the arse saris/stirs at more lane at Insane. rumor Mina J. Davis,“ DarlenJes’OMm. which is. before the tablets». lsiprs-ss those who are ace glaciated th be his as equitable. ill-eve lrftaechml of which she had charge iIiVsimcnt to become the principal of Fitch’s Home. established for the purpose of giving a free enuna~ tied to the orphaned children of Colon soldiers who lost their lives in the war ofthe Rebellion. Benjamin Fitch. the philanthropist. donated the ground and buildings. but the endowment fund of $5,000 was. of course. not sufficient to meet the running expenses of the insti- tution, and contributions for that pur- pose were not made with the libenlity expected. Iliss‘stls took ssiucero in- terest in the Home, and many children graduated from Itto lead useful lives. When means to méet expenses were not forthcoming. Miss Davis drew her own money. which included several thousand dollars inherited from her father. and much of her salary went for the support of the Home. Eventually the prop-sly was turned over to the state and became a home for veteran soldiers. Miss Davis has since that time con- ducted a private school in Darion, and a blend of the lady says that she would never have presented a claim to the stats ills were not for her failing health, and espsaally her eyesight. Whether she lie-errata be reimbursed for what she did for the helpless children of Connecti- cut soldiers is for the legislature. and se- pccially the committee on claims, to dr- termine. Hon. E. L Scofisld. of Stamford, will appear in her behalf before that commit- tee on\the 20th inst. ALL ABOUT HATTINB. Bough Network Notes by Way of the American flatter. Batting in South Norwalk has greatly improved over December, and all the (so. tories are particularly busy. "In fact the business for the month has been way ahead of last year during the same month. Goods made in Sloth Norwalk are all of the finer grades. and go to the best retail trade in the country. The Crofut a Knapp company have not been so busy in many years as now. The Spellmun hat was issued January 12 and the Collins a: Fairbanks was issued February 1. These two hats are very taking shapes and will give them lots of work. They are also making the Phila- delphia police hats, and are having quite a run on cells. The Volk Hat company are busy in all departments of their works. Robert Trimbio returned early in the month from his Plcilic coast trip, and was very successful. issued on the 16th of Februay and will be, as usual, a very striking hat. The Riymond d; Cometcck company are very busy making the Hall & Hancock. Boston, and the Lester, Broad- way, New York, bats. B Ith styles earns out the some day. February 2. The colors are as follows: Alder. otter. choc ol Ito and all the mixtures. John C. Wilson d: Co. are very busy on spring goods. and are showing some Very handsome crime. The firm have aloptsd a new box label. It is very sug- gestive. showing in their trademarks, pictures of the little animals from whose backs come the for that goes into then fine stifl hate. The Soutthurwalk But cimpany are this season making a young man's special stiff hat. Mr. Bush started on the 15th for a trip to Baltimore and Washington and then through New York shite. Frank Copper represents them on the Pacific coast. with headquarters at him Francisco. J. McE. Mulllkin reprewants them south with headquarters pt Balti- more; George M‘cDuugsl, Providence and the east. W. B. flubbsll is very busy making bodies in the rough, and the prospects are good for a continuance of it for many weeks. Hoyt it Wolthsnsen are working ups business in bodies in thorough. aM solicit correspondence from manufac. tursrs who need a reliable article. Robert Trimble. of the Volk Hat norm psny.returnsd from his trip January ll. 0. B. Tobey. of the Crofnt a Knapp company. returned January ll from a trip as far south as New Orleans. west as far as Denver. and northwest to Minneapolis. E. If. Palmsrdi Co. make a epsclalty of either stiff or fleslhle hats in the rough. hand or prsss finish. and ready to finish if desired. They are working up a verygood buttons in this line. The Ambler d: Perry factory has again been started up and the sign of Walhlssr it Drew will adorn the, building. Both thesegsntlsmsnars well-known in the hattradeln New York and with their ' unsuossht to make the factory a busy one. Charley Waterbury. who has fusenetltnshssn (cream of the curling department of the Raymond a W (notary. will hethsenpsrlnb dental thy lentcry. This roasts well fer lkssksmtsrvftke seeds that will he The Harrington hat will be , ’ lill‘lllll Isis ‘I runes ‘ Cash affine Isles: Went to the den-rt Till “HINT P18033118! 01' AT- TIMMWZ AT I fit (2. I. IEITINBSQ s A [large Oaclrsrssg sinuses-wars at the Quarterly Assembly of the levwalk listen Is the lust mantle-at church Last light-leads; of the Juniors. The meeting of the Norwalk Christian Endeavor Union and the celebration of the eighth anniversary of the First Cm- gregationsl Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. occurred yesterday in the Norwalk Congregstional church. The evening meeting was very largely attended, despite the outtldg wind and severe cold. for the Christian Endeavor- era believe in "taking the bitter with the sweet.” and once loads the attractive and Well boobed church, and with the helpful spirit which always puridcs these quarterly gatherings. the chilly hlvla were forgotten. . The president of the Union. Henry 0 Builey. of South ‘Nnrwalk, presided. end after the singing of the opening hymy introduced Rev. A. s. Kevanagh. of the First Methodist Episcopal church. who read the scripture lesson. selection I. John iii. This was followed. by the invu‘ cation by Rev. Gerald 8. Board. of the South Norwalk Congregational church The address of welcome was given by Rev. 1‘. K. Noble, pastor of the entertain. iog church, who strongly urged and em phasized tholneed of more of the spiritof Christian fellowship. and extended tI all the hospitality of the First church. The principal address of the evening was made by Rev. Clarence 8. Barber. who was listened to with the closest attention throughout, his remarks being of the most helpful and interesting character. At the business session the roll call showed the following a [cadences from the societies: Westport ongrvgntionai. 7; Georgetown Congregational, 5; Nor- field Parish. ll; Norwalk Congregational, 48; South Norwalk Congregational. 30; South Norwalk Baptist, 12 tier. Union and Epworth Leagues of the town were also represents d by large de‘l . citations. Rrports were submitted by the secretary, Miss Daisy Ryder. and treasurer. George ii. Quintard. that of the latter showing a balance in the trees- ury of the Union. Reports on the mem- bership and participation in the conse- cration meetings during the months of December and January were then given. The Wilton Congrega- tional society has an active membership of forty-four, and there were thirty-nine participants in December and thirty-five in January, giving them a rating of eighty-four per cent.. the highest of any society. and they were. in conerquencs, awarded the custody of the banner for the coming quarter. The next highest to percentage was the Nordeld church, eighty one; South Norwalanptisls.even- ty'one; South Norwslk Congregational. seventy; Westport Congregational, sixty- nino per cent; Georgetown. fortywix; Broad River. thirty one. The number of participants in the Norwais Congregn tional society in January was thirty. out of a membership of sistyone. A vote was taken on the petition now being cir- culated by the Women’s Christian Tem- perance Union for the suppression of the liquor trafii: throughout’ the world, and everyone present expressed themselves in favor of it. the number of ladies giv~ In it endorsement bring 170 The con~ socrsti-In meeting was conducted by Mrs. M E. Backus and was followed by adelightful rectal. refreshments being served. At the Junior rally in the afternoon, the chapel was crowned. and it was nIceeeary to throw open the parlors and gallery. This meeting was under the auspices of Mrs. Andrew V. lfeatb and Bliss Eloisa Curtis. and was one of the most successful gatherings of the Jun- iors ever held. Many of the younger people took part, and addm‘s were made by Rev. Clarence ll. Barber. of Manchester. president of the State union. Rev. it. 0. fiherwood. Rev. 1'. E. Rob- bins, llsv. Jalsz Backus and Henry 0 Bailey. A reorptlmt concluded the mestlng.the ladies of theohurch serv- ing a collation. «lease of It. Philip's Chapter. At the meeting of at. Philip Chapter. of Grace church. last night. the follow. lag onsets were elected: Prrsldeat. Bohr art (Instead; viosprsvldsnt. Fred Cram- Issn; trsasurw. irs Lockwondisscrstsry. Edward Gould; awlstant seerstary.lr- asst Cornell; executive committee, Wil- liam Roach. Edward Brothsmc. The entertainment committee reported that all arrangement were completed and that Holiday. fshrsary so. was the date set for holding the entertainment, which will tsksplsesst theilthsnienln. A re- heasealcf ”minor parts will beheld nestflendaynlsht.» thehcmsoiVles President Frederick Grumman nigh sweat. As eseslisu programme has been prepared, sounds. of vocal sacs. Wetlands-s caustic-sand lltaruy sn- srclsss. flamers-few of read- rrlsk bran-as and There deals. yeaifisssestsrsss emu- m The Bap- W assists an... Is in... Inmnlk . ‘ ’flfl'mflhrsm. . The some of ”Prince Pro Tam; whlshooisss to Hoyt's Thrstrcflharw Mobile!- in the public square of Fogllt. opening on the reigning "prince's birthday. unhj ct» have once with gifts!!! diners which he vo-cemw very ongmcloualy. his I- thou-umhly dis. gutted and dIschIaped with the Ilfllco of price? «If Engla. the laws of this land he- iog soon that the, prince surfers for all crimescimuiitted. either by lines or I‘m piltonment' He longs for a prince pro tom to re I him temporarily. but as been only induce a stronger and can- not force a ruby ct to srrve. is has bard work to find a substitute. 0.»). however, does arrive in the pawn of Tommy Pumpkins, buyer of animals and freaks. an oily. alumni-talking showman. this made prince pro tem and the comely of the piece is hi. actions as princeercoudud by Wild Rwy. ol’ Yucatan, whom be b Is appomtsd his valet. It is needless many that it doei not take long for Tompkins to be de- gusted with the office of prince pro tem and for the prince to desire to get back into nflco again. it. A Brunet. who is the author of “1492" and “Tabasco.” also wrote "Prince Pro 'l‘e'm." which is very much on the style of "Miss lit-l yott” and “A Gaiety Girl.” The little Vernon Biothers will be at the South Norwallr Baptist church, Fri day evening, and give a concert and enr- tertainment. Sidney, Ihe eldest, is quite the master of the violin upon which he performs, and the grace. execution and skill which he exhibivc are wonderful in a boy. so young. iiie singing, too. is good. Howard. the second boy, handles the piccolo well, and his voice and man. nor in singing win the applause of all hearers Perry. six years old. is an or usually pretty child, and his ewret voice and baby solils bring down the home. They hrs perfectly at home on the stage. yet nmoifest a modesty and grace seldom in children who are accustomed to appear in public. Elwin Star Beilmap. who is to appear in the last entertainment of the Club Un- ion connve, Tui-Iday evening, February 12th. at Hoyt's Theatre, is a man of Ial eat. lie is a playwright, newer and ac- tor, He was at one time associated with Edwin Booth. although he is still quite yous”. Be h s lawyu'. hathis hislitorsry and-rustic tastes draw hinsto morocco social work. He is. we believe. the only producer of what he calls “monomime” in this country. Though this word is not to be found in the English dictionary, it is good French. and Mr Belknap con- tends lh it the idea of the entertainment beiog‘derivrd from the French, he is jusr tilled in designating it by’the French title. particularly as the word comes from two good roots. "mono," meaning one, and “mime." to imitate. it perfect- ly describes his prrlormance, which is a piece in which only one actor appears. and without a sound ”preemies all that he wishes to convey to the audience by gas lure. In this connection Mr. Belkoap tells a good story on himself. He lately presented one of his mimomimce in New- ark. The following day a letter was re- caived asking how much the ”monume- nlac" chin-god for giving the perform- ance. Mr. meis’ musical bisckgruund to the or mention» gives it color and soda to its beauty. DANBUIH [’08 1' OFFICE. The People Against the Appointment of William Icl’helensy as Poem aster. The term of John Tweedy. as post master at llsunury. expires February 28. Congressman lie-Forest and the Dem- ocratic State committee are trying to land WIlliam Mcl’hslomy in the post dill-Io. Mcl’helemy is a member of the State Central committee. and they "'va by each other." McPhelemy has been for years in the colour business: uncles and brothers are in it, and the family name is closely identified with that interest. William Ilcl’hclsuy claims to have disposed of his saloon now. l’cstrmrster-(lomral Blessll Is under- stood to have received protests against this appointment from practically all the clergyman of Danbury. from religious organisations. and from leading cltls me. They do not believe that the dourtmsct will bad-sf to these appeals. On the other hand there stand Icf’hslemy and hiss-comes of the stats Containers» mines and with them Grumman De Forest. Reports (rpm Dinbcry have it that the feeling is very Intense on the subject. 'Ielntsrskr rural-avers. Dioramas a lion “Weapon saleeflsdlss’ nlghtrohss. nitrification-stock make a specialty ofcaeasdpcdsnnl glveslistls their sdvsrnsemaatcfsomscfths pops larhvsndnheyhssplostnck. Nurture NW- Ljudgsldmmltlsh own master-r sleet. W W a mmnmmmesk- s Id a delightful evening with Ilasflliu bath Kellogg, of Orchard strict, last night. four card tsh'es were in use. The l'idy’s prim was a pretty silver pen holder, won by Miss Harriet E. Sherwood. Dr. W. EAct-rn won the gentleman’s 97118,. unique silver court plaster case. Those present were Miss Julia Clarke. Kiss Estella Smith Miss AliceSherwood. Miss BurietElna Sherwood. no.5 McLaugh- lin. Miss Mel «on, Miss 'lfsy Higgins, Dr. and Mrs Newkirk, Horace Hatch, Dr. W. F.Acton. A. P. Sherwood, Joseph T..yiur,GeoIge Bette D W. Raymond. tainod by Mr. and lira. Ribert VuoBuI- en,lsst night. the occasion being their china wedding Each to '8! was present- ed with It when of the occasion. Cram Mrs. G. W. White and W. H. on. sInE or use. ' senate svss'rs nose socmr scores or rat starts crrIrs. .4. The recess, lee-ll: eras luau-Isa by Ilse Kellen. and the Old 'OIII' ulna by Ir. and Ira. Ruben Var-lave- -—l’areewal Paragraphs The Tuesday Evening Whiet club pas- Refreehmerhs ware served and (returns knowledge” of the lamps- mourn! the slabs of this when.“ from the evidence we heard today. we believe that the reported complaints of the discharged primers. hers and Rims, are wholly without fit-datin- and that we have nofault to lcdwltb the management of the instimticn.” , There is considerable agitation martin queation whether Brooklyn has a town oierkor not. C. N. Beowwsselrctedis O:tober.18llt,foroneyeav.br¢ on Jet» only 8.1895 hshsndrd inhisrvsigassicn toone of the selectmen. l‘otwitbnsndo log that the clerkwaenader “0M- hocds, signed by all the select-sen. this oneselectmsn accepted the Watts- and immdiately appointed his seem whommrdtheofllceatoomendwko has been alanine stocks. are. am having givenany ‘ certificated! s. 1th whole matter h Mead it is.” that troublewlllnaalt. ; ‘ . During the month “Jab-try ”Us! Haven Grunt! W” in ”28,000 for licenses. The 1” large number of communists ‘ tributed to the reduction of thefsstrn- two to $300. The keep-rs of the utter clause! saloons regret that the lice-e fee was reduced, as they say it has led many to embark in the busmas' , who will, in order to make anything out ct it, have to violate the liquor lawn and by to doing injure the basinas of the law- abidlng dealers. A special Washington dispatch to the Hartford Contact says; Thereis a very lively contest for the postmaster” of Deep River in Middlvsex county. Tho office pays new: year. Half a dese- caodidatcehave filed papers in the pm. olicsdepartmsntaadothers are in the field The town cast lye than 1!. Demo erotic votes at the thew would seem as if every thin hadhiseyeonthepost care, dtbeslct himlf or a friend. It is understood that the Candidate! roadwillbegln the erection of a new depot In New Haven in the spring. ‘11 ready plans”! the structure have be. Unbm‘ttrd to Ibo thiciale from s vent Itchitmtis. but as yet Irv-co have have no crptcd. Its cost will be about mm. The new depot will he built on the lad owned by "Iv- railroad just south of the office building. It is expected that it will bebnilt with I shsd'noder "it. trains will run. The Md of Aldermen. of New Haven, has appointed a special committee of five alderman Io curtail" charges of malfeas— ance in miller: against Pollen Comm er (lilhuly. The commissioner is charged with “0|"ng the commissionershlp to sin his business. that of bottling soda With r. em; with rummaging violnttm of the liquor lowland with interfering with ptwcc ntlicere in running these laws. Too employee of the L (Ia-Ike cons— pany, New liners. makers of rubber boots and shore. are working only halt time and many have been laid 01. On account of the dull state of the leads, there is every prospect that the big shop will shut down. The shop is now gfrhg partial employment to about 1.400 hands, although when in busy operation the number 5 about i an. Judge Jam B, Walsh, of Baby, Ina Milled Lawyer C. HUI-rm, d that city. that if he does not I.“ Iv vs'rsctlaspnhtlessmrnsrthsslaaduh one charms made against Judge Wish la the newspapers“ Bridal-post. ks wit institute a salt for staple dams” “muslin. ”alarm has not I“ decided what he will do. it New Britain (false-as known a fling faswnfswaddwsdinamrvas- ores Isa-dry. ltis append spla- s-okiag cum-stoma. A pipe an loom beside him. os—Iwr—w The Old Folks' Whlst clhb were cute! There were four tables The lint prises were won by Mrs. W. E. South and G. W. Smith won second prizis Refreshments were served, and the evening proved to be a most delightful one. Frederick Scheidler.of J P. Brummrr’s toosoriai parlors. expects to soil from New York city, May 21. for Germany. to be absent about six months Mrs. Lillie Abbott and Samuel G H)!- ley. of Winoipauk. were married by the Rev. F. E Robbins. Saturdiy. Mrs. Bell Borne-I and Miss Joseph Guthrie, of Silwrmine. are guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Morris, Watt-r street. Norwulk. Uehi'ri Beers. of E. J Wadhame’ South Nurrvaik market. istakiog in the sights of New York city today. Miss Minnie Connors. of Stamford, has been visiting her brother, John Connors, 99 Stuart avenue. George Woodwar—d—Twlll entertain the 8. 8. club tonight at his home on Elm street. ' The Raymond-Aym- marriage takes place in New York tomorrow. Slfflll’l‘ [1' TO THE PEOPLE. lnrwalk Ion Express this sentiment In Regard to the Court Bill. There is considerable discussion at the Norwalk end of the town concerning the Town Court bill. A reportrr found very few. aside from lawyers. who dill not want the measure submitted to the peo- ple. The selectmen favor the bill if it will not increase the expense. Town Trraourar W. A. Curtis also favors the bill. William Lockwo Id and L, C Green said that unquestionably it was a ”mod thing Grand Juror John H. Hoyt thought the measures imod one. as It would do away with many arres‘v now made simply for the fees. Represents live E. U. Kepler favored t measure. if the [mole want it s ed to them. he was more than illing. William Wsrdwcll favored the bill if the taxpay- ers wanted it Isaac tiri- leck was in favor of submit ting it to the citizens. as was also (lranrl Juror William Mitchell and lea-Burgess Ilcldullen. George H. Raymond favored the bill. but thought the people should have a voice in the matter. (Yonncllman W, H smith thought a good idea would be for the solsctmen to send ballots to all taxpayers and have a return ballot re- quested in favor or against the measure. 0. Willie White thought Ir. Smith's plsnsgoodons.asitwouldmehpeople not likely to attend a special town Inert log. Justice Boss. Henry C. tins-mar and Horace Hubbell favored having the people's views on the matter. In fact. almmtthe entire sentiment at the Km; walk and of the town is to have the hill submitted to the people. some went further and wanted the court olllcsvs chosenhythspreple. Thoma-new. Repursntatlve Barrett. of Hartford. ------- ”WWW...“ presented. by new. in theficese ysIs- "l‘wmm Isvdsysklllpsvmlttlngthesslecf pools laments-wildest writes that unincorporaladracatracks. it is yvse» “Wbmmmw tloally the undue» no stress unis Ilium-shut flash l» have mlhgtrsckaencepfsd from a. provi- l-v. "muesli-Misus- lions. 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