. f 1‘ l .1 (#4 W . :x... l. _. i i ‘. l ,r HATz3, CAPS HEAVY banana/EAR: AT MITCHELL’S, WALL STREET. Vol. [IL—Whole No. 514. NorWaik, Coma, Tuesday Evening, January 3, "£93. Independent in all things: Neutral in nothing. The Gazette has the largest ctr-I culation of any paper'in Norwalk. A GREAT OFFER. On and after lanuary ist, 1893, we will ofier to all sub— scribers, tlze WEE K L Y Ced- 2157773 and the NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUWE . for one year for $1.00, the price of 1798 GAZETTE alone. The l/VEEKLY G/fZETTE gives all the news of Town, County and State and as muclz Nation- al news as any ot/oer paper of its class. . THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUENE is a Na? ‘TIONcfl L FAMIL Y P.4- PER, and gives all the general news of the United States and the world. Its “u‘fgricultural” department has no superior in the country. Its “c‘Market Re- ports” are recognized authority in all parts of the land. It [as separate departments ~— for} the “Family Circle,” and “Our- Young Folks,” arid its “Horne and Society’ ’ columns are of tire best. Subscriptions inay begin at (112V time. , W/Iddress all orders to tire GAZETTE, Norwalk,‘ Conn; Mr. Phelps and the Cabinet. - Mr- Phelps, of Vermont, who was minister to England during 'Mr. Cleve- land’s administration, is mentioned, says the Washington Post, as Mr. Cleveland’s Secretary of State under the new administration. He is a man of learning and ability, and would doubtless fill the position with distin- guished credit. But the suggestion is said not to be pleasing to a large num- ber of Democrats, who cannot see that Mr. Phelps has done anything for the party to entitle him to such recognition. He has never been known as a Demo- cratic worl<er.,and it is related of him ..that during the late canvass in Connec. icut he persistently refused to go on the stump or even to make a single speech in Mr. Cleveland’s behalf. It is possible that be deemed such a pro- ceeding incompatible with his duties as law lecturer at Yale, but whatever the reason may have been, the fact remains that he abstained from participation in the campaign and contributed nothing to the cause. This brings up the question as to how much of a partisan a man ought to be, how much money he should spend, how many speeches he should deliver, what amount and kind of party service he should render in order to make him eli-. gible to the portfolio of State. It is“ generally thought that the Depart- ment of State has less to do with poli- tics than any other department of the Government; but it would seem from the objections raised to Mr. Phelps that no man who is not an active politician has the right to be considered in this connection. Possibly Mr. Cleveland may hold to a difi'erent view. He may think that if Mr. Phelps was a good-enough Demo- crat to be honored with the mission to St. James, he is Democrat enough to bc Secretary of State ; and if Mr. Cleveland doesn‘t take the political in- activity of Mr. Phelps to heart, we cannot~see why Democrats gen erally should give themselves any uneasiness about it. Really, it seems to the Post as if the Democratic party should be proud of the membership of such a man and delight to see him honored. William 0. Persons of New York, was in town yesterday, paying his mother a visit on Harbor avenue. The new “loop” fire alarm wire will be in readiness to-night, as will also _ both of the new fire gouge. Comrlaint is made of a dirty loafer who insults people in the vicinity of Elm street, and the chances are that he Wlll land in jail are many days unless TERSE IALES of THE nuns. See adv. furnished rooms to let. St.Paul’s Guild will meet this even- ing. The Painters Union will meet to- night. . Business is booming at the Union Mills. r, - The different fire . companies will elect officers this evening. Several Grand Lodge ofi’icers I. O. O. F. were in town last evening. Rev. Charles M. Selleck preached ‘in St. Jaines’ church, Danbury, yester- day. Mrs. Wm. K. James has a choice sample of Madame wine, which was bottled in 1794:. Mr. Win. S. Gorham of Chestnut Hill has secured a span of Thomas Grego ry’s finest horses. Aunt Ann Selleck, black as ever, w ‘9: around yesterday Wishing her friends a Happy New year. ' The gale on Sunday night blew quite a large quantity of shingles from the Norwalk hotel roof. Thomas Ball’s statue of P. T. Barnum was formally presented to the city of Bridgeport yesterday. The oflices of Our Brothers Lodge, I. O. O. F. were installed last evening. A banquet was served. One of the most promising trotters ever owned in Norwalk is dead. It was the property of Woodhull. Miss Amy Watkins sister of Rev. Mr. Watkins is expected at Grace Church Rectory the present week. ' I It is_ stated that the Parlor Muses on Main street, will be reopened under new management next week. —.Winter opening of the Merrill Busmess College, Stamford, will take place Tuesday, J an. 3, 1893. 53 3t Mrs. Brayton Ives. of New York, spent the new year holiday with her father, Rev. S. B. S. Bissell, yesterday. Mrs. Charles Squire and daughter, Mrs. Frank Wilmot, are visiting Mr. D. F. Squire’s family in Stepney. William E. Dann was in receipt of a handsome New Year present, yester- day. It was several carrots fine. New Year’s day proper, was a very stormy one; but the New your day ob- servant, was as balmy as a day in Oc- tober. ' Rumor has it that when deposed from the police force oflicer Northrop Will accept a position as assistant repor- ter on the Sentinel. Mr. Fred. T. Betts and Mr. Freder- ick Belden. on the Church Green, are both housed with aggravating rather than dangerous illnesses. Work wilhbe commenced to-day on the repairs to the cottage owned by James Hadd'en near the turnpike, dam- aged by fire on the 26th of last month. Yesterday was Contractor William Sheldon’s 53d birthday. Among other presents that he received was a ten dol- lar box of cigars from James M. Creagh. It is estimated that about ten gross of lead pencils and six gallons of ink were used up in Norwalk, on Sunday, in putting New Year resolutions on pa- per. The report published in Saturday’s GAZETTE of the approaching marriage of Mr. Alexander" L. Austin and a South Norwalk lady, is denied by the parties. The Heel—Powers case is called be- fore the Superior Court to-morro w. Several witnesses have been summoned to appear from N orwalk. It is a child with a disputed father case. The ball given by. the Orient Social club, at the Athenaeum, yesterday afternoon and evening was a grand success and the club thinks seriously of repeating it at an early date. A South Norwalk man whose wife re- cently presented him with red-headed triplets has named them Bricktop, Briskhead and Bricky. He speaks of ‘them collectively as Bric-u-Brac. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Morison re- turned to their home on West avenue last evening. Mr. Morison has nearly recovered from his severe illness which detained him so long in New York. John Owens, while repairing an ice- sliute at Wood’s pond yesterday, step- ped on a treacherous plank and receiv- ed a wound on his left leg that made him wish that he had never been born. The Winsted Herald is forty years old and as frisky and saucy as a two year old colt. A joint stock company has been formed. to continue its publication for. 440 years more. The-landlord of the renowned old United States Hotel, corner of Fulton. Pearl and Water Sta. New York, gave his annual free collation to all friends of that hostelry on Saturday afternoon he ceases his devilish doings. and evening. Sunday, January 1st. was all tears, ' and yesterday was all sunny smiles. The Carpenter’s Union will '- install their newly elected officers to-mght. The Union Prayer Meeting will be held this evening in the Congregation- al chapel at 8 o’clock. Subject : “Pray- comed. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. R. Cowlcs have closed their newlyerenovated and bean— tiful residence on the Church Green, and gone to New York to board for the winter. An enjoyable Musicale was given last evening by Miss Annie E. Hall at her residence on Main street. About thirty teachers and others interested in musi- cal matters were present. James W. Beardsley, whose house was burglarized in Bridgeport on Dec. 36th, and who received rough treat- ment at the hands of the burglars, .died on Sunday from the effects of his inju- PICS. Another of Norwslk’s grand old elms of a century's growth, is to-day being felled in front of the Hoyt place _on Main street, becausoit interferes with the public’s greater right to the Side- walk. . The Union Mills and Buckley Rubber Works ivcre so pressed with orders that the first had to run all day yesterday, and the Rubber Factory a half day, but business generally was suspended in the town. ' John Murphy, a track walker for the Consolidated road, while engaged in his work near Stratford, stepped from the cast bound track in front of the. ghOst train onto the west bound Satur- day night and was killed. Coroner Roach examined the several hydrants within the-fire limits yester- day and found two incapaCitated. one at the corner of High street and North avenue and the other near the Armory. Both have been placed in working order. _______ Secretary Swartout of the Democrat. ic State Central committee has issued a call for a caucus of the Democratic sen- ators and representatives-elect to be held in the Supreme court room at the Capitol building in Hartford to-night. Edward H. Lyon is. dead at Bridge- port, aged 49 years. He wasamem- ber of Elias Howe Post, G'. A. R., of that city. He enlisted in the late Civil war at the age of 18 years. He was president of the Young Men’s Republi- can club of Bridgeport. To a GAzETTE reporter, William Mullen yesterday said : “I have not yet been sworn in, and what is more I don’t intend to be.” This decision will be a grievance that it will be hard for the West'Side Democratic club to pass by without a fuller explanation. A small company of the little friends of the young Misses Jeanette and Alyse Gregory were right royally entertained Saturday evening, the occasion being the twelfth birthday anniversary of Miss Jeanette. Dancing was indulged in after the sumptuous collation. Ex-Warden William H. Smith had the misfortune to severely scald the back and fingers of his left hand yes- terday. A local physician did up the painful member and if he doesn’t get cold in it, the ex-Mayoy may be expec- ted to be as good as new in a few days. The annual report of St. Mary’s church was read on Sunday. It showed a surplus of $800 over and above ex- penses. This is considered by the soci- ety as being a very flattering showing, in view of the fact that the expenses for the past year have been in. excess of 2 The year 1893 promises to make a matrimonial record and weddings can follow each other in quick succession, for the U. S. rice crop, now being gath- ered, is estimated to be 225.000,000 pounds. There should be luck enough in that quantity of the pearly grain to go around. J. C. Wilson & Co. the hat manufac- turer’s report business at their factory as beinv xcellent. This is exceptional as applifi to batting generally in town, but the firm makes an exceptionally good hat for which there is always a good demand. May their prosperity” continue forever. , Capt. Fred Crofut, Frank Bouton, Edward Grifi'eth, Edward Lobdell, Messrs. Rhinehart and Jennings, of Danbury, and W._ ‘ Parker, E.S Thompson, and William Roselius of Meriden, were guests of the Phoenix boys last night, and right jolly good fellows they were. Will C. Davis who for the past two weeks has given such excellent satisfac- tion at the Parlor Musee, left town on Saturday evening. Mr. Dav1s is an Irish comedian who is bound to please wherever he may appear. He; is a the happy side of the Celtic character in an original manner. Without doubt he is as good if not better than any comedian in his line, that ever appear“ ed in Norwalk. The Weekly Record credits Norwalk, for the last week in 1892, with two real estate sales and real estate mortgages to the amount of $1,700, as follows: Michael Sheedy to B. D. Sheed,v$1,300; G. W. Benedict, et al. to Fairfield CO. Savmgs bank, $400. The quit claim deeds are : Hoyt street, G. H. Rav- mond to Cornelia M. Raymond; S ring Hill, James Mc%uillan to S. S. Am lor; highway. John ynch to W. E. Mont- g’omery ; Same, 'W. E. Montgomery to Ann Lynch. or for our Churches.” Everybody wel-v whole show in himself and delineates, Lawn Tennis Dance. The annual New year’s dance of the Norwalk Lawn Tennis Club at the Ar- morv last evening drew together the largest party of merry dancers this year. The Wheeler & Wilson band was stationed at the end of the Armory and crave a delightful concert, while Maes- Iin’s orchestra in the center of the hall furnished excellent music for the dancing. Among the large number present Were noticed, Mrs. 001. F. St. John Lockwood in cream duchesse and pearl passementerie with diamond or- naments; Mrs. George W. Cram, lav- ender silk, point lace and diamonds; Mrs. Charles T. Raymond, cream bro- cade with garnet velvet court train and diamond ornaments; VMrs. George Cholwell, pink brocade and» green vel- vet; Mrs. Dennis, black velvet and jet; Mrs. Cito Hatch, salmon silk and black lace ;~Mrs'. James K. Crofut, blue Silk and brocade velvet; Mrs. Will Look. wood, white crepe cle chene and lace ;' Mrs. S. L. Weedifibliie crepe de chene and mouselein dequoire; Mrs. Thomas Benedict, black satin and net; Mrs. Day, red nuns veiling; Mrs. H. P. Price, pearl silk; Mrs. George Baxter, satin and mouselein de soire; Mrs. Geo. C. Lockwood, yellow silk and mouselein de soire trimmed with green ; Mrs. C. Harstrom, white and pink china silk ; Mrs. John Camp, white crepe de chene ; Mrs. J. G. Gregory, pink crepe and green velvet; Mrs C. B. Coolidge, white china silk and light green velvet ; Mrs. Frank Leonard, white figured china silk and lace ; Mrs. P. N. Knapp, white crepe and-lavender trimming; Miss Clementine. Cholwell, white silk; Miss Elizabeth Lockwood, white crepe de chene; Miss Burchard. pink crepe de chene trimmed with black velvet»; Miss Fannie Leonard, white china silk ; Miss Charlotte Beets, light blue nun’s veiling; Miss Inez Keeler, yrllow crepe and feather trimming; Miss Birdie Wilson, nile green‘china silk ,and vel- vet; Miss Swords, white brocaded sat- in; Miss Vandcrhoet', blue crepe ; Miss Bird, white satin and mouselein de soire ; Miss Mead, nile green brocade trimmed with dark green velvet; Miss Sarah Woodward, white lace and. old rose velvet ; Miss Anna Woodward, white and green stripped silk trimmed With green velvet : Miss-Gregory, white china silk pearl girdle and trimmings ; Miss Francis, yellow china silk and white lace ; Miss Grace Millard, iiile green china. silk; Miss, Mabel Miller, white satin; Miss B. Woodward, white dotted mullo ; Alias Agnes Gibbs, pink surah silk ; Miss Kimmcy, lavender crepe de chene; Miss White, White sat— in trimmed with pink °1Ik; Miss Slater, nile CIreen mulle, ribbon trimmings; ' Miss bole, canary crepe do chene and black velvet trimmings; Miss Clara Hill. white crew) do chene ; Miss Lena Hill, pink nun’s veiling; Messrs. Mans- field, Cholwell, Price, Coolidge, Stev- enson. Lockwood, Raymond, Pinneo. Beatty, Lowndes, Betts, Leonard, Camp, Benedict, Dr. Baxter, Osborne, Hill, Russell, Prowitt, Olsen, Havfiand, Cram, Van Buren, Keeler, Riggs, Prof. N ewell, Crofut, Harstrom, Hoyt. Coley, Taylor, Golden, Dr. Acton, Palmer, Knapp, Hatch, Weed, Smith, Lynes and F1 ch. .0. USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S “THE KIND THAT CURES.” Can it be True? A complaint of a very serious nature has been filed in the iAZETTE reporter’s den. It is in substance that there is a club room in close proximity to the “ drug store ” on Franklin avenue where lads from sixteen to twenty years of age congregate and indulge in intox- icants until they become inebriated. The communication goes on to state that within a few nights as many as four kegs of lager have been disposed of, and that one young man scarce fif~ .teen years of age was brought home in a helpless state of intoxication. “ Wh is it that the law is not enforced ? ” asks our informant. Can you answer ? +>.__.__._. —Buy Cartons Now. Reports from the Cotton market show that all kinds _of cotton goods are very firm, 'espccmlly bleached goods. Shootings are from 10 to 15 per cent. higher than they were a month ago and raw cotton is'about 3 cents a pound higher. W. B. Hall & Co. of Bridgeportcom: mence a great January sale, the leading feature of which will be an immense sale of cottons at oxd prices. They bought about $10,000 worth of cottons for this sale Just before the advance and propose to give the public the ben- efit of their foresight. Every house- keeper should tako this opportunity to buy cottons. A Mail Robber. A daring attempt was made early Sat- urday morning tosteal a mail pouch at Greenwich. During a brief absence of the mail carrier,-a man named Kane grabbed one of the pouches that had been thrown ofi’ at the station and started away with it. The mail car- rier discovered his loss and gave chase— after the thief and succeeded in appre- hending him. Kane will no doubt re- ceive just deserts before the U. S. courts. . Matched for $50 a Side. Fred Hall of N orwalk, the champion $001 player of Connecticut, and Dan alvey of Providence, champion of Rhode Island, are matched to play 100 balls continuous pool at the Richmond - House, New Haven, Wednesdaynight. for $50 a side. Hugh Morton is back- ing Hall and Joseph Young is laying his pile on Falvey. +>—~——————— Their First Meeting. The new court of burgesses held their first meeting last night as pro- vided for in the by-iaws. No business of importance was transacted and the court adjourned until next Wednesday evening. ~0- USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S “THE KIND THAT CURES. ” [I To the Business Men of NorwalK. As pastor’s interested in all that per- tains to the general and highest wel- fare of our community, we avail our- selves of this means of arresting your attention. We desire, in some sense, to speak personally to each of you. It has been a source of satisfaction to us, 'to note the energy and success with which you apply yourselves to busi- ness undertakings. You are by no means "slothful in business.” But it is our earnest wish to see you giving a like forceful illustration of the remain- ing portion of the same verse: “Fer- vent in Spirit; serving the Lord.” We most gladly acknowledge your gener- ous contribution to the generous sup- port of “the Church and to the cause of Christ generally, but we would have you engage more largely and heartily in the social and spiritual Work of Christ’s Kingdom. You have talents for both, and “The King’s business” hath need of them. You will believe us when we tell you of our interest in whatever serves to improve the moral tone and religious character of our village. But our in- terest, from the very circumstances in the case, can be neither so personal nor permanent as yours. Henesiare your homes, your Churches, your so- cial and business interests, and so it is likely to remain for sometime to come. Each of these is intimately connected with the general moral tone and re- ligious character maintained in the churches and in the community at large. In appointing the union meetings for this “ Week of Prayer,” it has been our one purpose to promote those higher moral and religious inferests of Nor- walk on which llother good ones,in the final analysis, efiend for tneir ultimate and greatest prosperity. We most 091 di- ally invite you, therefore, as Business Men.to put the seal- of your approval up- on these meetings by honoring. them with your presence ; also by givuig to themvour strong personal influence. Do you not, at least, owe this much to the God of all grace,_to the Father of all mercies, for his unceasing goodness to you, to your homes, to our churches, to our Community, to our Common- wealth of which Christianity is and ever has been the chief corner-stone ? Our words are to all Business Men, whether members of some church or of no church. In either case, you will be equally welcome. The meeting this eveiiing will be in the Congregational church, to-morrow in the Methodist, Thursday in both, and on Friday in the Congregational. Will you not at- tend some or all of them? Time of meeting 7:45 o’clock. Sincerely, T. K. NOBLE, GEO. VANALSTYNE. USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S "THE KIND l‘ElAT CURES”. Sworn in. Yesterday was a' day of “swearing in” as well as “swearing off.” Shortly before high noon there assembled at the Borough court room several mem- bers of the old court of Burgesses and all of the new court. Borough clerk Hurlbutt was present and as the bell in the “old town clock” was peeling out the hour of twelve Warden Sloan stood with uplifted right hand and took his oath of office, the clerk acting in the capacity of “administrator. ” A like oath Was taken by Burgesses Squire, Buckley, Vogel, Chinery, Fil- low and Glover. William E. Montgomery as Borough treasurer, and Bernard Tully and E. M. Lockwood as inspectors of elections, were also sworn in. Ex- Warden Kimmey then in the fol- lowing words passed the silver mounted gavel over to'Warden Sloan: “Allow me, Mr. Sloan to congratulate you“ I trust that you are as happy in gomg into harness as I am to get out of it. ” Warden Sloan’s speech was Confined to a ”I thank you,” after which he paSsed around a box of Havanas to the “old and new court” and the dis- tinguished audience gatheredto wit- ness the interesting ceremonies among whom were two representatives of the Sentinel, Contractor Connolly, the chiefs of both the police and fire de- partments, and Mayor McGinness of Cobble Hill, Alderman Clarity of the same place being noticed by reason of his absence. . . . _ If the new court lives up to their oaths of office there cannot be a doubt but that the Borough affairs willre- ceive strict attention and honest effort. The GAZETTE congratulates the old and wishes a Happy New .Year to the new court. ..-,._.. The Phoenix Dinner. Probably one of the finest dinners ever given by a Norwalk fire company was that served by Phcenix Engine company last evening. Covers were laid for seventy-five persons, and _fully one hundred enjoyed the hospitality of the Phoenix boys. Tables were laid the full length of the room covered With snow-white spreads. and “fairly groan- ing” under the weight of turkey,meats, and salads of all kinds. 0 It was an invitation affair, and fortu- nate was he who had the requisite in- vite. ’ The new and old court of burgesses, the selectmen and other distinguishe persons were among the guests. The leading speeches were made by Chief Engineer Prowitt, Borough Clerk Hurl- butt, Selectman Daskam, 'Bur ess Squire, and Capt Fred. Crofut of an- bury. The speeches abounded in mi; and pathos, that of Capt. Fred. Crofut being a combination’of both_. . Among the guests were tire laddles 'from Danbury and Meriden, and a more gentlemanly lot of men it would ‘ be hard to find. After dinner an adjournment was tak- en to the parlors of the company where there was a feast of musm, vocal and instrumental, and the festivities were kept up until an early hour this morn- in . - . . The Phoenix boys made up their - minds at the outset to give a dinner, such as they had never given before, and are to be congratulated on the hap- py fruition of their plans. “Equal and Exact Justice to all Men of Whatever State or Persuasion, Religious ul‘ Political.”—-_—Jefersan, \ No Cause for Dismay. ' I Cigar Dealer (Jan. .3.)—Trade is slow- or than usual with me just now. Saloon Keeper—So it is with me. It’s always so for the first few days of the £9?1‘; but it will soon pick up again.— i c. __<,_ Their Headquarters Burned. The headquarters of the grand lodge of the Ancient Order United Workmen at Boston was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. The records and documents of the order were all saved. The loss is estimated at 32,000. -—-—~—-—<-O- A New Building. A rePort is current in effect that James Golden, of the Sentinel, will. soon erect a building on the lot adjoin- ing the Library building on Washing- ton street, South Norwalk, the fiist floor of which wiil be occupied by dry goods dealer George. Van Alstyne. Womane' Club Concert. The Misses Dotha Stone Pinneo and Mariposa Taylor and Mrs. A. R. B. Matterson, as committee, arranged for The Woman’s Club of Norwalk,yes- terday p_. m., one of the rarest and most delightful of musical concerts, at the residence of Gen. Taylor 49 West street, City. The Beethoven String Quartette of New York and Franklin A. Schoen-Reni, Soprano of the Abbey. Grau and- Schoefi'el Opera Co. were the rare musical celebrities who gave grace. and delight to the occasion. Mrs. B. S. Bisseil and Mrs. Henry S. Bis- sell were among other guests from the Borough. —“’—-——<.- Douglass Fowler Post installation. The installation of officers of Doug- lass Fowler Post, G A. R. and of the Woman’s Relief Corps took place last evening at the Grand Army Hall on Washington street bridge. Never in the history of the post was there a larger attendance, or better time. The officers were installed bv George Anderson, Commander of Hobbie Post of Stamford. He was accompanied by twenty five members of Hobbie Post. The officers are as follows: G. A. R. Commander, Josiah Atwood; Senior Vice commander, Robert Brown ; J an. ior Vice commander, Louis Owens; Surgeon, Nathan Campbell ; Officer of the day, Edwm L. Tuttle; Quarter- master, (‘aleb Wood; Officer of the guard, Robert Roberts; Chaplain, Nathan Hatchman; Adjutant Freder- erick Arnold ; Quartermaster sergeant, Henry L. Webb ;Sergeant major, Wil- liam Hendricks. Woman’s Relief Corps: President, Mrs. Martha .E. Hart; Senior Vice President, Miss Rachel Hendricks; Junior Vice President, Mrs. Angie Brown; Secretary, Miss Alice Webb; Conductor, Miss Flora Brown ; Guard. Mrs. Sarah_Betts; Assistant Conductor, Miss Cecilia Carr; Assistant Guard Mrs. C. Hendricks. The Post kept open house all day yesterday, and nearly five hundred guests took supper. Speeches Were made by those present, and a grand time was had. A large delegation from Buckingham Post of N orwalk, was also present. —~—<+>— USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S “THE KIND THAT CUBES.” ~00 Obituary. nus. ST. JOHN. Mrs. Johanna St. John, relict of the late William St. John. and a sister of ' the late Augustus VanZandt of Norwalk, died at her residence in NewYork yester- day morning. Her remains were brought here to-day .and temporarily con- signed to the Riverside avenue cemetery receiving tomb.- Mrs. St. John will be remembered by most of our old resi- dents. She lived for many years in the Selleck mansmn on West avenue, now occupied by Dr. Frank Hyatt, and also in the house now the residence of Mr. Charles 0. C. Betts on the Church Green. She was a. daughter of the once noted Gen._Peter VanZandt, one of the rich and aristocratic Knickerbockers of Manhattan Island. She leaves one child, a grown son, Mr. William St. John of New York. ..._._—_ .... Amusements. OPERA HOUSE. A large audience greeted the “ Par- lor Theatre” company at the Opera. House last evening. A splendid prog- ramme was presented, and if Manager Norman continues in' his laudable en- terprise of giving the people of Nor- walk agood entertainment at a small admission fee, he will surely win a large patronage. Delores Fernandes, the skirt dancer, is a leading card, with Bert Gilmore a good second. Brooks and Clifton, the sketch artists, are bound to win favors. Bert Norman, as usual, comes in for his share of ap- plause. The entertainments winds up With the farce of “The Burglar Alarm.” ' I. A galley boy of the New Orleans States went to early mass Christmas, before going home. In church he fel asleep and present] yelled out “Who’s got the second ga lay of the Mayor’s editorial 2” 4-. WASHINGTON NOTES. New Year’s day was celebrated quietly. Superintendent of Census Porter says the work on the Eleventh Census can be completed by December 31, 1893. The President has commuted to six months’ imprisonment in the jail at Guthrie, Okla., the sentence of one year’s imprisonment in the Minnesota State penitentiary imposed in the cases of Frank H. Woodrufl, William H. Shir- ley, Andrew Woodrufl, Henry H. Mc- Cullough, William B. Stewart and James L. Wallis, each of whom was convicted of ’ sun nasal REDUBED. $2.00 Hats for 1.50 ; $2.50 and $3. Hats for $2.. AT MITCHELL’S. WALL STREET. Price Une (lent. unininslniii mom. Kentuckians Have a Chance to Earn Their Titles. CITIZENS MAY FIGHT OVER A RAILROAD TAX. Half a County 'Pledged For Its .Pay- ment- PRINCETON, Ky., Jan. 3.—-—There is a most serious situation in Muhlenberg. Hundreds of old muskets and Winches- ~ tcrs have been brought out, and wane! the bloodiest description is a. possibility. The trouble is due to. an attempt to col- lect the railroad tax voted 20 years ago in aid of arailroad that did a. vast amount of work, but finally failed to run trains. Payment of the tax was resisted years ago, and has been fought in every way through every court, the courts holding that the tax should be paid, and the court of last resort has affirmed the action of the lower courts. , Previous attempts at collection have resulted in loss of life, and now that the end of litigation is reached and the peo- ple have lost, they are furious and des- perate. A few days ago certain ‘of the bond holders who got a judgment against the county induced A. M. Capps, a. citizen of the county, to undertake the collection of the tax. When it came to preparing the tax receipts the Assessor’s books were stolen, and duplicates had to be taken from the State Auditor’s books. The col- lection has begun, and the excitement in the country districts is increasing. Capps is assisted by an armed posse of deputy sheriffs, and bloodshed seems a certainty, as the farmers say they will not pay the tax nor allow their goods to be attached. The original levy has now in- creased to $800,000 through costs and penalties, and is half the assessed value of the taxable property of the county. BLAINE NOT SO WELL. He Has Had no Belapses but Has Grown Worse. WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.——“Mr. Blaine is not as he was,” said Dr. Johnston last night. “However, he has not suffered a relapse such as that which occurred 15’ days ago. Mr. Blaine is simply not as well as he was on Sunday. Then he was feeling very good. Mr. Blaine has his good and bad days, like most invalids. There is nothing in his present condition to excite alarm.” ,There waf arumor on the street that Mr. Blaine has suffered a. relapse, but later intelligence had reassuring effect. Gas which escaped into the electric con- duit exploded yesterday in front of Sec- retary Elaine’s house with a terrific noise, but Mr. Blaine was not awakened. The iron man-trap was blown up 15 feet and fell, breaking the iron into a dozen pieces. The conduit for'a distance of several squares was cracked and other manholes were blown off. Aside from the loss to the company, which is trifling, do damage was done and no alarm was created. .0- ADDITIONAL SO. NORWA'LK. The mail agent on the 4:30 up from yesterday afternoon. pulled. the bell rope and stppped the train on the Washington street crossmg and ejected a drunk, who had entered the mail car at the depot. Another man, who thought he would wait until the train started, came near stirring the undertaker a ob yesterday afternoon. He grabbed t e rail of the car and fell to the ground, barely es- caping being drawn under the wheels. Afreight car was derailed just be- low the Whistleville bridge yesterday afternoon. A wrecking train was sent for and after some delay to traffic ev- erything was soon in_ good running or- ger. No one was injured by the acci- out. The members of the Germania Sing- ing society held their New Year’sdance at their hall on Washington street bridge last evening. A large number were present, who enjoyed themselves immensely, dancing to excellent mus1c furnished by Heine’s orchestra. About thirty young people from this city and Darien surprised Mr. Charles Millspaugh at his home in Darien Sat- urday evening. Dancing was indulged in until midnight, when .a supper was partaken of, after which, vocal and in- strumental music formed part of the festivities. The cars on the new street railway were running regularly yesterday. Those people who availed themselves of the opportunity to take a ride on the new line, say that it gives the best of satisfaction, and will no doubt prove a success, as well as a source of a great deal of convenience to the residents of East Norwalk. Mayor George Lockwood and Coun- cilmen Harry Fox, Joseph A. Yolk, John McMahon, George Trowbridge, Amos G. Judson and Edward Knapp, , Marshal John Wehle, and Board of re— lief Matthew Corbett and Harry D. Fox, took the oath of office yesterday at 12 o’clock. The new officers were sworn in by City Clerk Wilcox. The new board of Councilmen met last evening and adjourned until this evening. . . The officers of Minnehaha Div1sion, Sons Of Temperance, for the next term, were installed last evening. as follows: Peter Miller, P. W. P.; Miss Radie, W. P.; F. G. Bronherton. W. A.; Mrs. Fannie Joyce, R. 8.; Miss Eunice Gil- bert, A. R. 8.; Miss Jul a Allen, F. 8.; Miss J. Webb. treasurer; Miss Kate Chaplin, secretarv ; Miss Alice Webb, conductor; Miss Cda Carr.“ A. 0.: perjury in the “Sooner” landcases. Charles Miller, I. 8.; Fred Hoyt, O. S}
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