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The Gazette has the largest-ctr—
culation‘ of any paper In Norwalk.
and furnlshes the lowest advertising
rates. "i ‘
.The Good Roads Question.
" This is a small news item but it pos-
sesses much practical significance.
“' Every road leading out of Raleigh,
N. C., with one exception, has been
graded and nicely macadamized for
several miles. A business gentleman
estimates the gain to the city from
truckage alone at from $16,000to $15,000
per annum.”
What has been done for Raleigh by
the building of good roads out into
the country is not an isolated instance
of the value of such improvements, but
it is nevertheless an unfortunate truth
that by far the greater number of cities
and towns throughout the United
States are not similarly blessed, and
consequently are reaping no similar
benefits.
But what has been done for Raleigh
can and should be done for every town .
in the state, for every capital and coun.
ty seat and for every place in every
section, where the need of better roads
exists, and the same advantageous re-
sults will invariably follow.
of proper facilities of communication
with the tributary towns and. villages
in their neighborhood, whereby the
difficulties of reaching local markets,
and of tronspOrtation between farms.
and hamlets and mills and schools are
multiplied, accounts for many a once
smart town’s decay.
There is no gainsaying the proposi-
tion that bad roads are a deadener to
business, to development, to material
progress, and states that are now con-
sidering in what way to encourage im-
migration in their direction could do
nothing better than enter into a con-
certed movement for the construction
of a highway systempn permanent and
substantial lines. There is no invest-
ment that will pay more largely in ad-
vancing property values, building up
trade, and inviting capital and settle;
ment. The better the roads the more
people will there be to travel over them.
A Coed Point Well Put. .
There is at least one portion of Mr.
Clarkson’s late speech at Louisville to
the sentiment of which all right-minded
men of all parties will cordially re-
spond. This was his severe condemna-
tion of the action of the Union League
Club, of New York, in refusing mem-
bership to Mr. Selligman because of
his race. It was, of course, intended
as a rebuke to the Republicans of that
large and influential organization, who,
at the bidding of a spirit of narrow-
minded bigotry, not only placed them-
selves in an unpardonably bad attitude,
but jeopardized the interests of the
grand old party, of which they claim
to be the shining lights and expositors.
But the point made by Mr. Clarkson
possesses a much broader position
than any more partisan significance,
and is to be accepted as the assertion
of a principle of American politics
which no party with due regard to itself
or the people whom it represents can
either justly or safely ignore. ‘
' In this country it is merit that makes
the man, not his nationality or religion,
and no form of class politics drawn on
these lines of demarcation can com-
mand the public respect or long main-
tain its own vitality. _ .
It will be observed that the Repub-
lican Club of New York in the organi-
zation of its campaign committee as
signed the chairmanship to Henry L.
Einstein, a, gentleman of the same race
and faith as Mr. Seligman. This action
in all probability was partly in pursu-
ance of a set purpose to score the Union
League for blackballing the banker’s
son, but was no doubt largely inspired
by Mr. Clarkson’s timely and whole-
some declarations upon this subject,
and a realizing sense that something
must be done to recover lost ground
and counteract an evil and ofiensive
- precedent.
USE DANA’S SAHSAPARILLAJT’
“THE KIND THAT CURES.”
Goes to Waterbury.
The parishioners of St. Augustine’s
church of Bridgeport, will be pained
to learn that their much beloved curate,
Rev. John J. Dowuey, has been re-
moved to other fields of labor. ' Father
Downey has been transferred to the
curacy, of the church of the Immacu-
late conception in Waterbury, and after
‘ 'a brief vacation, will take up his‘new
duties. . ,
Father Downey has been curate at
St. Augustine’s since Father Shortelle
was transferred to Danbury. Father
Loftus of Birmingham, has been trans-
ferred to.St. Augustine’s church to fill
the vacancy, and will take up his duties
about June 1. -
The lack ‘
TERSE TALES OF THE TIMES.
Fred Radio left, for Philadelphia, to-
day. _ '
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~Hale’s Extract of Malt 20 cents. 607tf' ‘
A new safewas placed in the Central
National bank this morning.
The President, "yesterday, appointed
Mrs. E. A.Jones post-mistress at Winth-
rop. , - __
—1,000 lbs., tolday’s arrival, Long
Island Bluefish, 81.0. People’s Market.
610-115 ,
The Calvary Baptist church choir
will sing in the First Baptist church,
to-morrow evening. -
4-WANTED—Six Carpenters wanted
immediately. Apply to S. B. “7251039915.t
Mr. Malone and Miss K. Durnen, of
New York,are visiting the Misses Mon-
. ohan on Spring Hill.-
The Connecticut Catholic has just
completed its sixteenth year of ex15t-_
ence. Long may it wave.
——Insect Powder, White Helleborc,
Naphthaline and Moth Balls at Haggis.
2 fit
The grand list of New Haven will
reach $53,000,000 this year, an increase
of over $1,000,000 from last; year.
A noisy crowd of young lads infested
Orchard street last evening. It does
seem as if this nuisance might be abated .
——WANTED—A good reliable kitchen
girl. Apply at the American House,
Main street. 106 tf
Contractor Sheldon’s men this morn.
ing commenced the placing of 750 feet
of 6 inch water main on Stevens street.
Mr. E. C. Benedict, of Greenwich,
has donated $25 towards defraying the
expenses of the observance of Memo-
rial Day at Westport.
John L. Sullivan’s latest move is to
sue his publisher, James A. Hearn,
whom he claims. has not properly ac-
counted for his percentage on his book.
Sheriff Clarkson says that he will
not for the present appoint any suc-
cessor to the late Jailer Wells. .He
will take personal charge of the jail
himself. -
——Pot Roast pieces and corned beef
5 to 12 cents. Home dressed chickens
20 cents per pound. Good Oven Roast
10 cents per pound. Free delivery.
Bates’ Market, 5 Water street.
——WANTED —Rooms and‘ board in pri-
vate family for lady and gentleman,
nurse and baby. Address S. W. care
GAZETTE. 609tf
The subject at the _
Epworth League at the Methodist
church to—morrow evening will be
“The Young Christian in Society.”
Miss Louise J. Beers will act as leader.
The Norwalk and South Norwalk
Electric bLightfiom'pany offers 3550 re-
ward foi'th'e‘ arrest and conviction of
the party who cut down about 2,000
feet of Electric light wire on‘ Golden
Hill street;
meeting of the
v Dwyer’s City of Norwalk band and a
first-class orchestra, have been engaged
for Memorial day by the Roton Point
Improvement company. A musical
treat can safely be expected at the
Point on that day. //-—-.\
A. R. Logic, of W. B. Hall & Co.
Bridgeport, was appointed grand mar;
shall of theMemorial day parade in
that city. Friday afternoon, the em-
ployees of the popular dry goods firm
presented Mr. Logie with a handsome
sword.
—-In order to close out my stock of
goods, it will be sold much less than
cost. The entire stock must be sold
at once, as I am fully determined to go
out of business. J. F. BENngl‘Ti;
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The summary of the Weekly Record
credits Norwalk, for the current week,
with eight real estate sales, and mort-
gages to the amount of $4,285. For the
corresponding week last. year there
were eleven sales and $5,740 in mort-
gages. __r.____
Hodshon &. CO. have opened the
store in Wood’sbuilding, and will car-
ry on the plumbing, steam and gas fit-
ting business. The gentlemen are from
Danbury and have the reputation of
being first-class mechanics. The GA-
ZETTE is always glad to welcome any
new business industry to Norwalk.
One of stream of horses hitched to a
wagon, in which were seated two ladies
an _ a coachman, was taken with the
blind staggers near the Monte Christo
billiard parlors, Friday afternoon and
threatened upsetting the wagon.. Some
men who were standing near ran to the
rescue and assisted the ladies from
their" perilous situation. The horse
shortly after recovered sufficiently to
be driven home. .
Fridav afternoon as two ladies were
driving down Mill Hill in a carriage,
the breeching of the harness broke,
and the horse made a start to run away.
He was stopped by some men at work
’ on the Tramway, and the occupants of
the carriage, thoroughly frightened
were assisted‘to the- sidewalk. The
horse. was placed in the stables of the
Messrs. Hon-necker, until the harness
was repaired by harnessmaker P. H.
Dwyer, after which" the ladies proceed-
ed on their way home. 5 1
'chefi
j will an be t
Nortvalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, May 20, 1893..
- Daily Won. 4
Frank Daily and Kirk Crosley, two
gamblers of Rico, Cal., wageredSlOO
each that one could eat more morphine
thaan the other. Daily won. and Crosley
is ea . .
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All Hail Little New Canaan.
According to the Messenger there are
300 dogs in New Canaan to be regis-
tered, including .the 99 already regis-
tered. A town with only 300 dogs is
something remarkable. '
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The Diamonds Found.
The diamonds for which Tifi'any &
Co., New York, ofi‘ered‘82,000 reward
have been found in New London.
messenger boy _ named John Walsh
found them two weeks ago and held
them waiting their advertisement. The
sparklers belonged to Mrs. E. C. J ohn—
son of Norwich.
To Test the Meters.
The Water Commissioners held a
meeting last evening, at which it was
decided to establisha temporary sta-
tion here for the purpose of testing the
water meters, with which so much fault
has been found. Mr. Nash is here rep-
resenting the company from whom the
meters Were purchased.
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May Lose an Eye.
A German woman whose name was
not learned by a GAZETTE reporter, was
a victim of an accident one day this
week that may result in her' losing an
eye. Some boys were engaged in the
reprehensible practice of hurling stones
., at each other, when one of the missiles
struck the woman in the eye with such
force that serious results are appre-
hended.
, Reception. "
The reception given by the Alumni
and Students of the Over River school,
in the Opera House, last night, was a
fine affair, in which about 200 persons
participated. 'Dancing was indulged
in until a late hour. Eugene McCann
acted as floor director, assisted by
George E. Cram, Willard S. Comstock,
Charles D. Rogers, Harry A. Smith,
Edward F. Kennev and Harold Glen-
dening. Several guests were present
from out of town.
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Nicaraguan Revolutionists Victorious.
NEW YORK, May 20.—Ex-Sénator War»
ner Miller, president of the Nicaragua
Canal company, has received full confirm-
ation of the report that the revolutionists
in Nicaragua were in possession of Grey.
town and practically the entire country,
with the exception of a. small strip above
that point. They were proceeding to ap-4
point their own government. Mr. Miller
also stated that there was a, rumor that a
full armistice had been declared, but this
point lacked confirmation as yet.
Rudolph “’ius the Kentucky Derby.
LOUISVILLE, May 20,—One of the most
successful meetings in the history of the
Louisville Jockey club, both in regard h
attendance and character of racing closin-
yesterday. The Kentucky handicap, wort!
$2,900, next in importance to the derby
was won by Rudolph, with Ferrier seen
and Gallinda third. Time, 1.54%. Dist-iii... -
five furlongs.
Fearful Accident in Germany.
BERLIN, May 20.—A railway accident,re
sulting in a large number of fatalities, is
reported from Ilinenau, Saxe Weiinar. The
boiler of a locomotive exploded, killing,
five persons instantly and injuring a. num-
ber of others so seriously that eight of
them are in a dying cmdition.
Order of Golden Cross.
The supreme co'mmandery Of the
Order of the Golden Cross held its
closing session Friday afternoon, in
New Haven, which closed at 4 o’clock
with an address by Supreme Command.
er Fessenden I. Day and other mem-
bers, after which the doxology was
sung.
Several delegates were present from
Norwalk. W. N. Simonds, of this
place was elected a member of the
board of trustees.
The convention was dissolved to
meet according to the constitution in
Knoxville, Tenn, May 18, 1895.
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“Danbury Jack” Loses His Partner.
An elderly woman named Ann Hyatt,
better known as Mrs. “ Danbury J ack,”
who is well-known as the companion of
the itinerant umbrella-mender in his
travels,was brought before the borough
court to-day. The charge was that,
“ with force and arms,” she got drunk
on May 9. She was arrested on that
occasion, and was released upon her
husband promising to take her away
from Stamford. As the pair remained
here, the sentence was executed.
Andrew Anderson, who belongs in
South Norwalk, wasarrested last night
by Officer Armstrong. Anderson was
found on Pacific street, helplessly
drunk. He was sentenced to pay a fine
of $1 and costs—Stamford Advocate.
O.
USE'DANA'S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S ‘
“THE KIND THAT CURES”.
O
Roton Point.
A meeting of the Roton Point Im-
provement company was held at that
popular resort Friday afternoon. It
was decided to push everything for-
ward to the end that the resort be
opened to the public on Saturday next,
the grand opening to take place on
Memorial day. The place will be made
more attractive than ever. The hotel
will be under the management of a Mr.
A. Gilbert. A celebrated chef
named Morisini has been. secured.
Landlord Power formerly of Dorlon
Point, has been sccuredas general su-
perintendent. The horse sheds, etc.,
have been let to George S. Gregory.
A luncheon that was fit for the "gods
gastronomical”. was served by the new
_ _The management propose mak~z
ing this one of "the most popular resorts
for picnic parties,'etc.,4on the shores of
Long Island‘Sound. ' .
P. S.——Lewis, the photographer, Eand .
the merrygoround, the big cow, etc.,. _
"ere the [same as last season. .
Fire in New Haven.
Fire last night at 8.30 o’clock did
$5,000 damage in th‘e'cabinet and man-
tel works Of Dewitt :C- Beardsley, ‘87
Water street. - -
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Edward Hafn'erfi Discharged.
Before Commissioner Wright Fri-
day afternoon, Ednard Hafner of
of South Nerwalk, charged with selling-
liquor without a government license,
was discharged. '_'
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For 3. Finish Fight.
Arrangements are .being made for a
finish fight between Harry Lane of
Bridgeport and young King of Nauga-
tuck, to take place. before the Athletic
club of the latter place in the near fu-'
ture. The contest W111 be for a purse
and a side wager. ‘
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Dead in Hisvjfiatli Tub.
William Erastus, iCollins, aged 30,
House Legislative reporter of the Cour-
ant, and formerly vice-president of the
Evening Post associ‘a'tiomwas found
dead in his bath tub Friday, at his
home in Hartford. Death was caused
by apoplexy. He was 'a graduate of
Williams’ College, and was a member
of the Sons of theAmerican Revolu—
tion and the Twentieth. Century Club.
Sailed Foul-Europe.
The Rev. Father Lynch, permanent
rector of St. Peter’s church, left Dan-
bury Friday morning on the 9:58 train
for New York, and will sail for Europe
to-day,to be absent. for an indefinite
period. His niece, Miss Kittie Lynch,
accompanies him on his ‘trip. ather
Shortelle accompanied them as far as
New York. Previous to his departure
he was presnted with a purse contaning
$1,800. ‘0,
Broke His Leg. ' »
Lloyd S. Godfrey of Weston has a
broken leg. He was engaged one day
this week in carting some furniture
for Mrs. Jellifi‘ from Georgetown to
Westport. with a pair of horses. He
was seated on a lounge when suddenly
a portion of the load fell for ward and
Godfrey was thrown headlong with
parts of the load on tothe backs of the
horses, causing them to ru ‘ way. He
managed to retain his h d on the
lines and turn the team intoa stone
fence where. it stopped. On attempt-
ing to get up he found that he could
not use his left leg. He. was taken
home where Dr. Mansfield found that
he had fractured his left leg below the
knee and, sustained severe injuries to
his hand and arms.
Inspecting the Railroad. ‘
The annual spring-inspection of the
several divisions. of‘the New York, New
Haven & Hartford road by the state
railroad commission began to-day,
when the commissioners went over the
Berkshire division in the company’s
observation car. The programme for
the inspection has been laid out as fol-
lows: Friday, May 19, Berkshire di-
vision; Monday, May 22. New York
and Hartford division ; Tuesday, May
23, Air Line and Valley divisions'
VWednesday, May 24, Northampton an
Naugatuck divisions; Thursday, May
25, New London divisions as far as the
state line;Friday, May 26, Danbury
division, BridgepOrt branch of the
Berkshire and the Shepaug, Litchfield
& Northern road.
Divorced.
The following divorces \Vt‘l‘c granted
by Judge 1.“ 15. Hall in the superior
court civil side Friday :
Josephine from James Travis, both
of Stamford; cause, infidelity. Mar-
ried March 19, 1889.
Mary from, James McGibb, both of
Bridgeport; cause, habitual intemper-
ance. Married April 14, 1876. The
plaintiff was awarded the custody of
three minor children. . ,
The petition of Sarah Harrison for
absolute divorce from George Harrison
on the grounds of intemperance and
intolerable cruelty was heard but no
decision rendered. Both are residents
of Bridgeport. They were married June
17, 1978.
I.
‘ Stole Emptings.
The house of. Ebenzer Morehouse at
Weston, was broken into one day this
week during the temporary absence of
the family. Several articles of value
and a pan of “emptings” were stolen.
Suspician points to a man who has been
hanging about Weston for some weeks
begging food and sleeping in a vacant
house known as the Arity Benedict
place. Several things have been mis-
sed since his advent 111 the place, in-
cluding poultry, meats, etc. If appre-
hended he will be placed under arrest.
He pretends to not understand English,
but residents of Weston are of the
opinion. that this is. only pretension.
Doors in that section are now kept
locked through fear that he has con-
federates and that a wholesale robbery
will be committed. . ,
Historic ”O-ne.” ‘
The GAZETIE has the original bill of
sale of the late Miss, Phoebe Comstock’s
colored servant Oneiss1mus, who was
known to. all ancient N orwalkers by
the familiar name of -ne. He was
purchased when slavery crusted in Con-
necticut, and one pound ($4.83) in'Eng-
lish. gold was paid for each pound
avoirdupms the boy weighed. The fol-
lowmg is a true copy :
"Norwalk auggust the Ninth Day in the
year 1773. '
Know all men to .Whome these PreSents
Shall Come. _ -
Know ye that I Jonathan Husted of Brook
Haven South on Long Island for the ConSid-
eration of Thirty-five Pounds New, york mon-
ey Received to my full Satisfaction of sary
Comstock and Phebe Lomstock I Do Bargain
Sell and Convey unto the aoove named Sary
Uomstock and Phebe Comstock of Norwalk in
theCount’y of fairfield one Certain Negro Boy
aged Five years the-bust day of November
Last Past Named Oneissimus \V hich I the said
Jonathan Husted Do Sell for a Slave the term
of his Life Which I do in myself and my
Heirs and Assigns to warrant Secure and e-
fend against all Claims and demands Whatso-
ever in “witness whereof . have Herein Set
Hand and Seal the Day; and dat above Said
Sine'd and.Delivercdm'Presenc . '
of JOHN MARVIN ,
' Miss Cons'roox , ' ' ‘ ,
. — » . formalin Hump.
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ll Harrington
GeorgetoWn’Merchant the Victim.
Well Known in Norwalk.
Train No. 1532. Engineer Mahoney,
and in charge of Conductor Betts,
. which left Norwalkat 11:26 last night
struck and killed Patrick Connery of
Georgetown. The accident occurred
near Branchville and Connery was
walking on the track at the time. His
body was terribly mangled where it had
been run over and buffeted by the
wheels of the cars. .
He was a member of the firm of Con-
nery Bros. who conduct a store in
Georgetown, and he was about 35 years
of age. . '
The unfortunate man was well and
favorably known in N orwalk, he mak1
ing frequent visits to this place. ’
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Hawley Trial Opened. .
The impannelling of a jury for the
Hawley murder trial was continued in
Criminal Superior court Friday. When
court opened Conrad Buckingham of
Southport who was accepted as a juror
Wednesday asked to be excused from
serving. The court and attorneys in
the case were satisfied that his reason
was a good one and he. was excused.
The examination of the 17 extra tales-
men summoned was then taken up for
the selection of three more men to com-
plete the jury. . ' _
The first one questiond, William
Meyer of Southport and Frederick A.
Taft, real estate dealer of Stamford
were unsatisfactory to the defense.
others excused were : Philemon Walk-
er, farmer, of Stamford, by defense;
Fletcher Pierce, foreman in shop at
Norwalk,b'y state ;D_avide. Matthews,
farmer, of Darien, by defense; Selleck
N. Osborne, farmer and ex-duputy
sherifi', of Easton, by court because he
disapproves of capital punishment;
William H. Marvin, farmer, of West-
port,who had sat in Trowbridge, Louns-
bury and other murder cases, by state ;
.Lucius M. Monroe, druggist, of New
Canaan.by court,because he had formed
an opinion that the prisoner was guilty
from reading reports of the previous
trial ;Edward Murray, farmer, of N ew-
town, by defense. He was grand juror
in the Richard Stoefi'el murder case.
Granville W. Benedict of Norwalk,
excused by court because he was ill and
unable to sit. Arthur Bennett and N a-
than Bradley were excused because
they were on'the jury that found a bill
against the prisoner.
Charles H.Jones,bookkeeper of West:
port, was excused by the state on ac-
count of a sick wife at home. The three-
talesmen were : James Waring, ship
builder of Darien, Lyman Patterson,
carpenter, of Monroe, and George W.
Clark, retired merchant, of N ewtown.
J udgo Prentice addressed the jury as
follows :
" I desire to instruct you in refer.
ence to your conduct. Be careful not
to say anything about the case to any-
body or let anyone say anything to you.
Read absolutely nothing in the news-
papers about the case. If any person
insts upon talking to you about this case
or reading anything to you about it re-
port them to me and I will deal with
them.
Most of the evidence that will be in-
troduced waspresented at the previous
trial, although both sides say that they
have some new evidence to offer.
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.Ran Away. .
A horse attached to Fred. Smith’s
butcher magon ran away this morning.
Usher Beers, who had charge of the
team, was on Harbor Avenue, deliver-
ing an order, when the horse became
frightened and ran. After going a
short distance he collided with a water
hydrant and came to a stand-still. The
horse sustained a serious cut on one of
his hind legs, and the harness was con~
siderably damaged. Comparatively lit-
tle injury was done to the wagon.
.9.
CHURCH SERVICES.
A. M. E. CHURCH. ——Lovefeast at 10.30
a. m.; Sabbath School at 12.15 p. m.;
Preaching at 3 p. m.; Prayer meeting
at 6 p. in. ; Preaching and Holy Com-
munion at 7.30 p. m.
‘NOBWALK METHODIST CHURCH. The
pastor will preach morning and even-
ing. Five-minute sermon to children
in the morning. Evening subject:
The American Sabbath—Crucified Be-
tween Two Thieves—Lawlessness and
Greed. Every one made welcome.
GRACE CHURCH—Rev. S. H. Watkins
Rector. ‘Whitsun-Day, May 2181:, 1893.
9:30 a. m. Holy Communion. 10.30 a.
m. Morning Prayer, Litany and ser-
mon. 12. m. Sunday School. Holy
Baptism. 7.30 p. m. Evening Prayer
and sermon. The rector will ofliciate.
All are welcome. Thursday, .8 p. m.,
Evening Prayer and Bible study.
FIRST CONGBEGATIONAI..——Rev. T. K.
Noble, pester. Services at 10. 30 a. m.
and 7.30 p. m. In the morning Rev.
Gerald H. Beard, of South Norwalk,
‘will occupy the pulpit, In the even-
ing the pastor will continue his series
of discourses of “Heroes and Heroines
of the Early Christian Church.” J an-
ior Endeavor at 4:30 p. m. ; Senior En-
deavor at 6:30 p. in. Thursday oven-
ing subject, “How to Read the Bible.”
FIRST Barrier—F. E. Robbins pas-
tor. Preaching, 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p.
1123.. P early prayer meeting at 108.. m.;
. C. E. 6.30 p. m. In the morn-
ing Pastor Robbins will preach upon :
. ‘v‘Shall New En land be Given Over to
Rome ?” .In t e evening a concert
will be given by the Calvary church
choir assisted by the First church choir.
‘Next week, Tuesda
evening cottage
prayer meeting at eacon Johnson’s
Pine Hill. ‘Wednesday evening at 7.
f‘Forget Me Not”,Circle’s entertainment
in lecture'room. ‘ Thursday evening,
E39“? meeting in_ lecture room 7 :45.
'. ridayevemng,’Unionvi_lle,prayer meet-
ing at Charles Ho'yt’s. . . .
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At Hartford.
There was the usual Friday no quor-
um in both Houses, but in neither
body did a division occur to officially-
disclose the fact. ”In the Senate only
12_ members assembled and after a 15
minutes session in which no business of
importance was transacted they ad-
' journed.
_ The House passeda lively half hour
in discussing the bill requiring that
wagons With a carrying capacity of 3,-
000 pounds shall have tires four inches
in Width. The farmer members were
almost a unit in advocacy of the bill.
It was argued by the opposition that
compulsory change to a four inch tire
would work her ship upon thousands
through the expense entailed. The
aim of the measure, they said, was to
lessen wear upon roads, and they took
the ground that it would be less bur-
densome to impose additional tax nec-
essary to keep highways in good repair
than to compel the citizens to equip his
wagon with the broader tire. A dozen
amendments were offered, the most im-
portant being one by Noble which
madethe act apply to two .ton instead
of .one ton . vehicles. None of the
amendmentswere adopted and the bill
was indefinitely postponed. Fifteen
minutes before the adjournment of the
House at 1:15, the vote was reconsider-
ed and the bill tabled. This leaves it
in a pos1tion to be called up and fought
over upon another day. -
.lliere was less contention over the
bill introduced by Lounsbury of Dari-
cn which provided for the punishment
of persons who, after being warned by
a grand juror, allowed their dogs to
run at large on the highways and mo-
lest people or domestic live stock. Mr.
Lounsbury made a fervid plea for his
bill. but the House sat down on it by an
overwhelming majority.
The bill providing a maximum pen-
alty of $500 fine and one year’s impris-
onment for the adulteration of food
products was also tabled. It appropri-
ated $8,000 to defray the cost Of analy-
sis by the Agricultural Experiment sta-
tion of articles of food to which impure
and harmful substances were supposed
to have been added.
On the unfavorable report of the
Military committee the bill giving the
Governor power to appoint three hon-
orery discharged veterans on the hos-
pital board of the Soldiers’ home at
Noroton was rejected. The bill forbid-
ding telegraph and telephone compan-
ies toerect poles in highways without
permission of the General Assembly
was tabled, The nominations of J o-
seph Tomluison asjudge and Gideon
Wakelee as deputy judge of the town
court of Huntington were taken from
the-table and referred to the committee
On"3hdlcial nominations.
The Railroad committee reported un-
favorably. and the House rejected the
bill requiring the running of three
through trains daily each way over the
main line of the Housatonic road, the
main line being that described in the
original charter. A penalty $200 is
provtded for each day of non-compli-
ance, Since the bill was introduced the
deficiencies in train service which in-
spired it have mostly been remedied by
the Consolidated road.
It is intimated that Beardsly has re-
solved resigning from the special com-
mittee appomted to investigate affairs
at the state prison owing to the mani-
fest disposition of some of his associ-
ates, Senator Jones more especially, to
suppress evidence having an unfavora-
b‘le bearing upon Warden Chamberlain.
The charge that he is trying to shield
the suspended warden, Jones emphatic-
ally denies. He is hardly less strired
up over J udgc Beaadsley’s accusation
than is the latter at what he considers
tne attempt to make the inquiry a one-
sidcd affair With the rehabilitation of
"Chamberlain its paramount object. ,
..(:_lovernor Morris has signed the
stringent Oleomargarine act which is
intended to drive the manufactured at.
ticle out of the market. It prohibits
the coloring of any article not made
from the milk of cows, to resemble
butter. Sellers of oleomargarine are
required to display over the entrance
to their stores a sign “oleomargarine
sold here,” in black letters 4 by 2 on a
white ground. If sold from a wagon or
other vehicle it must be labeled on
both sides. 'lhere are other similar re-
strictions. . The penalty for a violation
of the act is $100 or 6') days in jail ; for
subsequent offenses the penalty is
doubled.
In the House the committee on Rail-
roads reported unfavorably on the bill
requiring railroads to transport mem-
bers free of expense to the state, and
the bill was rejected. '
An important bill on fishing was
made the special order for next Thurs-
day. It prohibits fishing by a net or
other stationary contrivance in 1894
and. for five ears thereafter between
April 1 and uly 1, also that no person
shall use or set any such contrivance
in any pond or the branches of the
Connecticut, Thames or Housatonic
rivers .until July 1, 1899. the penalty
prescribed for violation of the act is a
fine of $500 to $2,000 or imprisonment
for not exceeding five years or both.
Gill nets, eel pots and lobster pots are
totbe exempt from the provision of the
ac .
The committee on Railroads report-
ed favorably on a bill prohibiting elec-
tric, cable or horse railroads from cross-
ing the tracks of a steam railroad ex-
cept by permission of the Railroad
commissioners. The bill applies in like
manner to steam railroads crossing sur-
face road tracks.
The marriage license fee was made $1.
A bill passed which compels railroads
to immediately rebuild or repair station
destroyed or damaged by fire. -
In the House, the committee on
Temperance reported adversely on bills
permitting solectmen to keep saloons,
repealing the reputation law and mak- ,
ing $300. the naximun for licenses. . All
were rejected. - ‘ '
A resolution limiting speeches to
five minutes was passed, with, an
amendment allowing chairmen of com-
mittees longer in which to speak.
In the Senate, majority and min-,
ority reports were-made on annexation
of a partof Harwinton .to thetow-n of;
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Brice 03c Cent.
'Torrington, the majority report being,
adverse. ,.
'Resolutions were passed incorpora-
tion the Mountainville Water company
of Danbury, and the Stamford Build-
ing and Loan association. ' ’
The bill-providing that investment
companies shall not guarantee deben-
ture bonds, etc., in excess of ten times”
the amount of' capital stock,- was
amended so as to allow a guarantee to
ten times the amount of the capital and
surplus combined and was again passed.
The J udiciary committee reported :
Favorable on a bill amending the law
for state tax on bonds, etc., so that the ‘
owners, instead of sending the securio
ties to the State treasurei. may send a
sworn list of the same. Favorable on
creating the office of attorney general.
Favorable on bills concerning commit-
ments of neglected and dependent.
_In the House there was considerable
discussmn over the trade mark bill ’
which was advocated by the labor
unions and passed in the Senate,
although unfavorably reported by the
Judiciary committee. The Senate ,
amendment, that anyone willfully ‘
violating the provisions of the not
should be punished, was adopted, and
the House concurred with the Senate
in passing the bill. .
' Among the acts passed was one hav-
ing for its object the prevention of the
littering up of the streets and deface-
{neat of natural scenery. The bill fol-
ows :
“Every person who shall deposit,
throw, or affix any paper or advertise-
ment in any public highway or on pri-
vate premises or property without the
consent of the owner of said premises
or property, or who shall affix to any
tree, rock, or structure within the lim-
its of a public highway, except notices~
posted in pursuance of law, any paper
or advertisement, shall be fined not
more than one hundred dollars or im-
prisoned not more than six months or
both.” ’ _
The House reconsidered its action
and. concurred with the Senate in re-
committing the bill concerning the vot-
ing of women in school matters. '
Committee Reports~Unfavorablc on
resolution making an appropriation of
$200,000 for state normal schools at
New Haven and Bridgeport.
The following matters were passed:
An act relating to the clearing of roads
blockaded by snow ; an act concerning
the school fund ; an act concerning reg-
istrars of births, marriages and deaths;
resolution authorizing the borough of
Stamford to issue bonds ; an act incor-
porating the city of Derby ; resolution
making an appropriation to the Con-
necticut State Poultry association;
resolution amending the charter of
Lakeview,‘ Cemetery, , association ;, _ an
act" fasting‘ts’tmnsfiartution'-to pre: .
ve nt the‘introduction of cholera;
USE DANA’S SARSAPXRIBLAJT’S
"THE KIND THAT CURES. " .
O.
Amusements.
OPERA HOUSE.
Among the thical plays of the de-
cade “ The Old Homestead ” has a
prominent place. It ran four years in
New York which is to New York credit.
A homely unfashionable play that can
find friends and favor in New Yorh can
find friends,_ favor and affection in
every other city in the Union. There
is no style about “ The Old Home- _
stead,” but it is full of heart and that is
what captures the every .day audience.
The play will be presented at the Op-'
era House on Thursday evening, May
25th, and ought to be greeted will a
full house. . ’
USE DANA’S. SARSAPARILLA.IT’S
‘ THE KIND THAT CURES.""
NOTICE ! _
At a meeting of the Board of Water
Commissioners, holden May 19, 1893,
all of the Water Commissioners
being present, it was voted that the ‘
following rule, adopted by the Board
of Water Commissioners, August 30,
1872, be published, to wit:
RULE YIII.—METERS.
"The water rates are predicated on -,
supplying water for domestic. -‘ »
purposes at thirty cents .per
thousand gallons, for manufac.
turing purposes at twenty-five
cents per thousand gallons, and ‘
for special purposes, requiring . .
large quantities, at twenty cents .
per thousandgallons. " y ‘r ‘ ‘
The Commissioners hereby reserve
the right to ascertain by meter, .
when they-shall deem it for the _-,,f
interest of the. Borough, the
; quantity of water used by any _
.Ifijty, and to contract with such '
1"party-at the established. meter ‘1 . ‘
-rate." .- ' _- ‘_ .
By Order of the Board of Water .. - ‘—
Commissioner's. ’ , - ' ’
A. H. CAMP, ' Secretary} V 3 r» .- ”
..N°,,,,1k, J May .20, 1893.,
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