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.Tlle Bridge 'constrAiciion Company Submits Report of Its Fail-
ure to Come to TermsWilh. Officials Conducting the
Trolley Lines in Town of Norwalk
IHIIZEHS IAIA III IAIIE MAI
IISISIAIIJHE. BIII IHIS WIII SAHSI SHAY
income to the Town Will be
Served With Two Trac
l' fl‘he unwillingness of one Connecti-
tout Company, operating trolley lines‘
{within this state, and .wifiln the
{Town of 'Norwaik, .to accede to the
requests of the Bridge COnstruotlon‘
iCominitiee, a committee of seven am
pointed by the moderator of bridge
town meetings with the sanction of
the voters of the town, as regards to
the laying of their tracks on the
bridgeto- be. may be the means of
pausing the town, by its committee,A
ioonsiderable trOuble» and expense in
prder that they may complete their
plans in relation to the new structure.
(i‘he trolley company objects to main-
uiieoiivmirs sir
roii BItlIiEtl urns
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f South Norwalk will have a jury
. trial on Monday morning at the Town
" court room, the fifth since 1902. The
loose of John Dagon vs. Andrew 82a»
to will be tried before Judge William
fli‘. Tammany and a jury.
The case is a suit for damages
brought ’by the plaintitt as a result of
an assault upon him perpetrated by
the defendant in a Burbank street sa-
loon On July 5th, of this year. At this
time, Dagom was struck on the head
twibii whithard one and grievously
Injured and Officer Wallace A. Sani-
mts stood out against an angry set
or natives until assistance arrived.
At the Town Court Szabo was found
guilty and lined 825 and costs. but an
peeled the case. Before the Court of
Common ‘Pleas he pleaded guilty and
it cost him $30 and costs'.
The plaintiff in the action is repre-
sented by the firm of Linxweiler &
diegeman and the defendant by Keogh
'& Cundee.
——NO OTHER PIPES .4
Like our pipes. The very best make
of Mosrschaum and Brier. Prices to
suit everybody.
' WHELPLEY 6’: CLARK.
Cor, Main 8. Washington sis.
SPANISH TIMI
. ’ VETEIIIIIS IIH’IGEIIB
' AM the that regular meeting of tho
McKinley Camp, No 9, United Spain
ish War Veterans, held at the Nor-
walk State armory, the following oili-
oors were elected for the'ycar of 1918:
Commander—«c. AA. Alianscbmldt.
‘ .. Senior Vice Commander-Fred J.
joA Hodges.
' Junior Vice Commander-Charles
« ‘10. Parker. ,.
Adjutantmll‘rad Moenrlng. _ ,
. , Quarter Mentor-«Coins plewollen.
Chaplain-«Henry A. Perry.
‘A . Officer of ADsy4-0scar Anderson.
jOillcer of churn-As. H Albrecht.
Asuncion-«Dr. H. ill. Hoyt. ,
utilitarian-none. seemed
asked the telephone nodular to land
A :mleumghand all. natl’ii'ed the. power
It.
;taining two tracks on the new bridge.
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Lessened and Public Better
ks Across the Bridge
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and it is said that this objection is
raised because of the added expense
the company will necessarily be oblig-
ed to stand it two tracks are laid on
the structure. The attempt of the
bridge committee to secure two tracks
upon the bridge is not merely that the
Connecticut Company will assist the
town to a greater degree in paying
for the bridge itself, but because a.
two-track system will not only aim-
plify tramc on the bridge, but will
make it safer for all concerned, and
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AllII‘ RASSIIHAIIIAIISIIS
President Mellon :Mekes An-
nouncement Relatile to Report
of P. U. Commission
NEW HAVEN, Dec. 20.—Announce
ment was made by President Mellon
of the New Haven road yesterday
that all the recommendations in the
report of the public utilities commie-
slon would beoarried out.
question as to the rscdmmendattons
made in the report concerning ilhe
wreck of the Portland express in MI].
lord, but it was stated At the offices of
the New ‘Haven read here yesterday
Aha thin would also undoubtedly an
ply to the report made public Wed-
nesday by Engineer illiweli of the pub-
ilc utilities commission, with refer-
ence to the condition of the “coke on
the Shore Line division of the New
Haven road between the state line
and New Haven.
President Molten left for New York
yesterday where the directors of the
New Itiaven road will hold a two days'
session on. «their oftices in the Grand
(ionbml terminal.
it is expected there that the meeting
will be an important one and that the
recent criticism of the New?“ Haven
road together with he action of the
government - in instituting? inquiries
concerning, the Grand Trunk agree-
ment will be taken up by the direc
tors. ~.
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, «wAnE You DNA
to the fact that our cigars by the
box are the boot that can be made for
the money. We have them in boxes
of 12. 25, and 50. All prices.
WAHELPLEY 5‘: MARK;
Cor. Main A AWashingtOn Sis.
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BURGLARG WERE PEHSISTENTAA
OilEBHlitill. Doc. ids-{rams times,
two linen tried to break into the house
of Mr. Persuadn in the village, last
night. The discharge of'a revolver
did not. score them. this household
This statement was in answer to it .
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Several Others Were Threaten-
ed With Death or Injury When
let Was Found Open
in Boston
BUSINESS BIASA III ,,
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525.000 Greenwich Residence
Burned to around Last Night
'1. £71915
BOSTON. Dec. 20.—~'l‘wo men and ti
woman were asphyxiated and several
other persons were threatened with
death or injury in a south end ledging
house early today, when a lighted gas
jet was discovered in the room where
the bodies were found. Gas was flow~
ing freely from another jet.
The police gave out the names of
the victims as John Riley, thirty years
or Norwood; James Murphy, 35 years,
(Continued on Third Paco.)
—A full line of Victor talking ma-
chines, Victrolias and records at F. E.
Lockwood and Company's.
8T. Mill’s LBIIIE
ELEBTS OPENERS
G. Otis Fitch was elected last eve-
ning at the annual communication of
St. John‘s Lodge, No. 6, A. 'F. and A.
M.. to the highest place offered by the
lodge, to succeed Howard A. Cramp-
ton as Worshipfui Master.
The officers elected are as follows:
'W. M.—-(:. Otis Fitch.
8. W.-4Percy 0. Morgan.
J. W,-lWllilam J. Rider, Jr.
Treasurer-Samuel Lynda.
Secremry—i-B‘redariok (it. ’Hibbard.
Trustee—Howard A. Crampton.
it was decided todhold a public in-
stantiation and a committee will ar-
range the date for some time in Jan-
nary.
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-FOR THE XMAS GIFT.
If it‘s a pin, watch. clock. chain,
locket or anything in the line of low-
elry or silverware. you'll find it at
Noack’s, North Main street.
m«BEN KUTTER, CARVING,
scissor and safety razor sets at (I. W.
Wardweti’s. 52 South Main St, South
Norwalk, Ct.
TAIIIFF GOHIITTEE
NEW YORK, Dec. 80.-Another
meeting of the tariff committee of the
felt but manufacturers who recently
organised as the 'Hat Manufacturers‘,
Association of the United Sales, as re
ported, was held yesterday afternoon
at tile 'Hotel Astor. .
Frank fichobie. of Frank Scheme 8:
00.. of Philadelphia, a. member of the
committee. stated that the inaction
tweaAof private nature and was being
held behind classroom. to that no
Automation concerning the matters non
oer discussion might be disclosed. it
cussiou was of a technical nature and
referencafto A prospectus ammonium;
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Howard Benedict Chosen cum
and Waldo liable Assistant
GIIIOI
The boys and young men of the
Norwaik Methodist Episcopal Church
met in the Sunday school room of the
church on Wednesday to organise a,
secret, known as “The Knish of
Methodists." This frgternity is
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that enjoyment which the healthy boy.
demands. A
A large number of young fellows
signified their desire to join the more
ment. A temporary drganiaetlon was
effected and temporary officers elect.
ed as follows: '
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Generally fair tonight and “bastard”. A . i
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Town Meeting Approves of Se-
lectmen’s Action In Regaed to
Haniord Piacgybuimeni
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Street Wee Widened Satisfact-
IIF IIIITTEIIB MEET '
and pickled irApe.
was said after the meeting thstthedls '
tor men. Glover's Slime stun.
that many connections were made in '
chief—Howard Benedict.
Assistant Cliief—JWaldo Cable.
Purser—Mortimer Masher.
Scribe—Frank Gilbert.
Sentinel-“Charles Brown.
Cnptain~thliam Morrison.
Seer—Otis Fitch.
The meeting was presided over by
the pastor, Mr. Citation. Mr. 0. J.
Clark, teacher of a. large class of boys
in the Sunday schooA was also pres-
eat.
to perfect the cone
laws and report at ti
A committee out also instructed
bitch and by-
next meeting.
All young men and boys between
the ages of 15 and 20 are invited to
data.
One of the purposes or the organ-
ization is to furnish a place for the
young men and boys of Namath to
have athletics, games} entertainments
and other enioymentaiundersooc sur-
roundings and hemo'izsnduences.
--FOR CHRISTMAS:
At Miss Poihemus', millions-y and
fancy Goods shop. hand painted cal.
endarii, blotters,
Hair ornaments made to order. Fancy
bags.
stamp books, etc.
~Men's derbies, latest styles. $1.50 7
up, at John Redway. Cor. Haviiand 1
Water file.
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BTAI 0F IAIILIIIIIA
IAIII‘IALE OFFIBEIIB ‘
The annual meeting of Star of Co-
lumbia Circle. Companions ~of the
Forest. was held last. evening, at
which time the «following officers were
elected:
Chief Companion-Mrs. F'. State.
Sub Chief Companion—Fairs. iii. Leo
bard. ”
financial Secretory—~10“. Michael
J. Howard.
Treasurer-«Mrs. E. Webb.
Secretary-«Min N. Kennedy.
Right Guard-Mrs. (J. Griffin.
Left Guard—Mrs. M. Wood.
inside Guard—Allies J. Lee.
Outside Guard—«Mrsoo. Abbott.
Trustee-Mrs. M. O‘Brien.
Musician-«lilies L. Bohaub.
Physician-«Dr. Hiram B. West
Refreshments were served after the
meeting.
moons» manner. A
The utility shop
Pork roast, cut from small pigs, 14c.
brash shoulders, lie in.
Ashton legs Spring lamb. 1130 lb.
. Fore quarters Spring lamb. lilo lb.
. Prime rib roast, 18c and the lb.
hisd‘esfb roast, 12m in. ‘ .
Home made sausage, and Head
Cheese. figuration, Pig’s feet, Fresh
15 North Main Street.
«mitts. Balaton and lichen Slices
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NEW MONIY IN AIUNDAN
consideration of'ihe Wars on Masai ” ', , ,
Committee at Washington tnsuppcrt '
‘oriiy to the Residents
The action of the board of gel tmen
tn conveying to the New Yor New
Haven and Hartfordfiailrbad’ empa-
ny some seven feet. of'AHanford place
mast: Norwalk, for the purpose of pro-
viding necessary land for the location
of concrete abutments for the overhead
trestle work in correction withthe elec-
trification of the railroad, was approv-
ed and ratided at the special town
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Small lean fresh hanAs. 180.
Lean fresh shoulders. tic. ,
Home—made sausage, .1093.
Less of Spring lamb. 16c.
Spring ism-b shampoos, .
Rib roast acct. 12 1,-2c.;
Breakfast bacon, 16c lb. .
5 lb. pail pure homo rendered lard,
65c
Choice native dowls. 200.
Native mating chickens, 22c.
‘Wamnted eggs, 30c dos.
Batteries. 800 and 26c.
HAYES‘ MARKET.
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-XMAO STATIONERY.
Eaton. crane e Pike, and Hours.
Brimrman's, below Hoyt's Theatre.
8. a H. Stamps.
lluIillEil ricioiiv
uni move will
lit was announced this morning that
the Interstate Rubber Company,
which has been doing business at the
Ewart: & Corbett block in Washington
street for several years do about to
discontinue its manufactnmof ratio
coats and move its equipment to New
York AM where it will undertake an-
other line of business.
' The quarters at present occupied
by the Interstate company with be
taken by the New England Coat Com4
pany. Ana, now located in the Harris
6: Gone block. in Water street, south
Norwnlk. .‘i‘ho latter company will
alaohandlovtho business now taken
care of by the interstate Company.
The interstate people will com~
mouse to move their plant in the near
future and the New England company
will be installed in the Swarm It Cor.
bolt bloolrby January 1st.
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sinioui STEAK, 14c. LB.
Fresh hams, iec lb. ,
nPortor houu steak, its" lb.
liolilld steak, lilo lb. '
Fresh s cold-rs. its lb.
Homo-m do accuse, ,lilo lb. 1
Humour steak. taste in.
Areal lamb, like It);
of hrldsépobt.
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Tessie Spinnolo, of Bridgeport,
Bdbstantlal progress was made in
the murder trial yesterday before
Judge W. ‘3 Case and a jury in the
superior court, Bridgeport, in which
four men, Joseph Buonomo, James
Mattio,,Frank Pizzichemi and James
Ricco'are charged with murdering
Jennie Cavelleri, and the state should
when Tessie Spinello was called on
the stand. The witness admitted that
she had been the keeper of a. low re-
sort in the city for four years. The
object. of calling her as a witness was
to identify 14 brass checks and- their
use, which were found in the handbag
ions: mm I",
niiiiiiioicniiv
dust by way of keeping the who
lost caldron seething, Senator-elect.
George M} Lenders has invited all of
the democratic senators {0 meet him
at the Hotel Taft on the afternoOn of
January 3, for a consideration of one
committee assignments to be made by
Mr. Leaders in his capacity of presi-
dent pro tem of the senate. One re
port today had it that the prospective
president of the senate. would an-
nounce in detail just what he intend-
ed to d}; in the way of committee as-
signments for one democrats, many if
not all of whom, are scrambling for
the big committees, but this report
was discredited in well informed cir-
cles.
At any rate the chief purpose of the
meeting on January will be the con.
slderation of the committee appoint-
ments as about everythlns else has
now been cleaned by the democrats
of the next senate. That there will be
some disappointments when the com.
infuses are announced in is good
guess.
The report that Benotonelect land-
ers will name Judge John H. Perry, a
republican, as senate chairman of the
judiciary committee and will make
Senator Edward w. Hacker of Hart-
ford senato chairman of the banks
committee taperelsicnt in local pa.
llticsl circles.
mnonncr Bread is the only bread.
Try a loaf. Tel. 307. 5 Monroe St.
TllAtlli roneuiiii is
has run iiiiuiiii
thlid’i‘PDR’l‘, Dec. 20.—-Mlchnel
Dobbin. the foreman who was in
charge of the section gong last Satur-
day when Antonio Del Grange was
killed by a special train while work-
ing under his direction. was brought
hectare Justice lit the peace moon
Wsksmsn yesterday morning on the
" charms ct sunny-mm as a result of
the audio: of coroner Joint if. Photon
‘sfaiidmlmr
SHIAIHIIIII
Surprising the Defense, Which Objects to the Story Whittle
She Related of Practices of the Underworld ‘ ‘
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Ammmmwnmi
Bridgeport Medici Examianer, Saloon Keeper and State'l'phll'
man Stand During Dav '
, “so on held under.
. bands “of ”3,000 for a hearing nest
_ , be , .
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is Introduced as a W
of the murdered 'woman. The W
the witness explained, were the,
used in the Bruno house in Water,
They are given the inmates at all it...
houses where women are held my new
(known as pimps)’ the checks are
sort of. receipt for traiiic and after
transaction, a brass check is given
timony is th ,1 _
0 show hat the 8 accomplic ,_
men of the character, who profited
the brass check system. '
When Tessie Spineilo took th
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WATERBURY. Dec. aa—A ,f
Gewinls, 35, Committed suicide Iii
rear of his boarding house, 107
street, some time during W , , ,,
night. Gawinls, who was s. I: "
man, but said to he engaged to ‘
girl living in the Brooklyn (1 .
was nround the“ home of MI: .,
as, with whom he boarded, ,
day night, and appeared ch
enough. in fact, Mrs. Wants
yesterday morning that (lawful
joking with tier early Wed
night, and said he was going ,‘
moving picture show. 4
The next the family saw off: ‘
yesterday morning. when Pro ,
getting up to stunt the kitchen, .
saw his boarder hanging by his 3
from a clothes pole in the rear
The clotihes line had been “out,
there was Gawinis. black in the
Prunes got scared and awoke h ,
and the two gazed for savers '
dies as the body of their +-
swayed a few inches back an
Then they notified some not
ful.
WHELPLKAY 5 0
Cor, Main & Washlfi
canesiinrs‘i'ootii ,
more IT soon are
carpenter thioVon stole W
$200 worth of tools in No
night. Contractors Holly,tw. _
A. Wood, and Warren Atwoter ,
among' the inborn and Corned
ward ABrdtherton is another. We
to the thieves limbo been no”
The tools were stored in war .
on between Nash’s sonar and
street in Main «melt. Semi
tools «were used by carnelian
on the east; and some GA” m
west. side of Main iiiiOet at
iii-untime- now under the court
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