DAILY- NO'RWAL,K_-GAZETTE. Jbsolutcly Independent SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1895. The Daily Gazette, established in 1890 The Weekly Gazette in 1800. Not in Town. . A widely circulated press dispatch sent out from Norwalk says that at a special town meeting held yesterday, A. H. Byington. editor of the GAZETTE, moved the investigation of the conduct of the Selectmen, by examining their accounts. Mr. Byington has been absent from town since January 19th. -——ooo—- Candlemas Day. 'l‘o-day is Candlemas day and a snow storm is with us, but the ground hog desiring to show, himself once more before going into his long confinement ambled up to the Town House yester- day afternoon, and exhibited his bris- tles and expOsed his manners, and in his usual way attacked his victim be- hind his back. But he can’t help it, breed will tell. __ ‘_..>———-—- Annual Town Report. A copy of the annual town report has been received and a glance is sufficient to show that it gives as little informa- tion as usual about what the town money was expended for. The names and figures are spread over the pages and the footing of the “abstractof dis- bursements” does not agree with the amounts given. The same method Of giving an order Opon one merchant for supplies and charging to another when paid, is still in vogue, and only in afew cases is it possxble to ascertain from the report why the various individuals received the amounts set opposite their names. _A._- “.7..— —— — coo ee--_—.-.’.-.n-._ Town Meeting. A large number of interested tax- payers assembled at the Town House, yesterday afternoon, and voted that the fiscal year of the town shall end on the thirty-first day of August in each year. This action will enable the elec- tors to inspect the doings of the Select- men during the year before called upon to vote for a new board of Select. men in October. It was also voted to appoint a commit- tee to examine the town accounts, methods Of book-keeping, manner of publishing the same, and to advise what changes, if any, are necessary to secure accuracy and publicity. An ap- propriation Of $500 was made for the purpose. Chairman Keeler has appointed a good committee which may recommend important changes in the present sys- tem of keeping town accounts. ———* ___.__4._ o.. _. n————— An Explanation. As the embryo reporter of the News appears to know nothing of the present method of keeping town accounts, or else he. has been intentionally misled by the Wiley Selectman, we would ex- plain to him that his plea for not giving the names of the persons who received the money charged to the Holmes, Keeler & Selleck Company “because of the grief and publicity it would give” to the poor of Norwalk, is abso. lute “rot,” for the reason that as soon as a check is drawn on the town treas- urer the orders for the goods are de- stroyed, and the Selectmen nor anyone else can tell at this time what name they bore. As to their names being on the ledger of the Selectmen is all right, but nothing on that ledger will show that the orders given to the town poor were drawn on the Holmes, Keeler & Selleck company. What the GAZETTE called attention to and what it desires corrected, is the method in vogue of giving an order for supplies on one merchant and when paid by the Selectmen having it charged tO another, as is now done in their annual report. The GAZETTE does not desire the name of the poor person published to whom the order was given, but the merchant upon whom it is drawn. . To illustrate, the Selectmen might have a relative keeping a grocery store to whom they could give poor orders to alarge amount, but if these’ orders were turned over to the Holmes, Keeler .b Selleck company by the relative and the former received the money for the gross amount, the twin report would not show that this re‘ative ever received a dollar from the town. ' As to the charge of the News, that the life of the GAZETTE has been Spent in nosing into the affairs of everybody but themselves, we would say, that we do recall the fact that we did interview a contractor relative to that celebrated macadam road, and it proved to be quite interesting. Sailing Ships Passing Away. For several decades after the success- ful'application of steam as a motive power for ships the building of sailing vessels continued to be a great and profitable industry in America and in England. There was a marked im- provement in designs and a great in- crease in speed, and in both these re- spects the American shipwrights dis- tanced all competitors. Our clippers were famed in every port, and were ' a source of national pride.But there came a time when steam began to make serious inroads on the domain of the sail, not only in foreign commerce. but in the coasting trade and on the lakes and rivers. This displacement of sails by steam has been persistent and con- tinuous, and threatens the ultimate extinction of sailing craft. A summary of the ship-building of the world for 1894, issued by the Lloyds shows that Of the 614 vessels, exclusive of men-Ofswar, having an aggregated tonnage of 1,046,508, launched in the United Kingdom, 549 were steamers and only sixty-five were sailing craft, a large proportion of which were racing yachts. The total output was 210 tons in excess of that of 1893, but,the decad- ence of the sail is shown by the fact that while in 1892 the sailing vessels constituted 24 per cent. of the total ton- age, they fell to 14 per cent. in 1893, and were less than 8 per cent. in 1894. These figures convey something like an adequate idea Of one Of the greatest commercial and industrial revolutions of the nineteenth century. The sailing ships that for many centuries were the only means of navigation, the ships that carried the commerce of all nation 8. that constituted the navies in which the greatest marine battles in the world’s history were fought ; the ships that belong not only to history, but to song and story, are passing away. and in a few years will live only in literature and tradition. And not only the ships but the sailors, as they were known in Old times, will soon be in the list Of obsolete things. The sailor in a steamer is as unlike to his brother of the sail as the ocean greyhound is to the clipper. The man or-War sailor Of these days is much more like a mechanic than a jolly tar of the last generation. As the poet- banker, Sprague, once said of the In. dians, one might say of the sailors as the fathers knew them: "They are sinking before the mighty tide that his pressing them away, and must‘ soon hear th e roar Of the last wave that will set.le over them forever.” To commerce the change is a distinct, and incaleulably great advance. It is, too, along stride in general progress. What it will be in marine war is not yet definitely settled. Perhaps there will be as much glory in lighting, when the combatants are ten miles apart as there was when ships stood side to side and the crews relied on the cutlass. I..— The New Phoenix Housed. The new steamer was last night by order of Chief Engineer Prowitt, un- loaded from the freight car on which it arrived and transferred by P. W. Bates, to warmer quarters in Phoenix Engine house. It is expected that delive ry engineer Wessell will arrive on Monday at which time a date for testing the machine will be decided on. It will probably take place on Wednesday. At the same time there will be an exhibit- ion Of the Eastman Deluge Set, a con- trivance which will permit of one man holding the pipe with ease, no matter What the pressure may be on the same. It is also provided with a Hotchkiss Electric device, which guards against any aceident to firemen by reason of the stream of water coming in contact with electric wires, a menace to firemen with which comparatively few are ac- quainted. The Eastman exhibition promises to be an important one. ___,________.... O o Contest Awarded. The bids for the construction Of the new pest-house at the Town Farm, were opened this morning at the Select- men’s office. There were five bids as follows: George E.Robertson, John M. Rowe, Charles H. Fitch, Arthur H. Waldron, H. R. Fitch and Henry L. Spicer. Mr. Spicer being the lowest bidder he was given the contract. On the advice of Selectman Daskam the figures were refused to a GAZETTE reporter. The plans call for a three room one-story building with piazza and necessary closets, and windows in the attic for ventilation. Two of the rooms are 10x10 and the third 10x17. As Mr. Spicer was signing the contract he remarked that it was his 3lst birth- day. ' 0. Another Snowstorm. A snow cloud which has been hover- ing over this city for the past two or three days commenced shedding its feathers this morning. and it now looks as if the cloud intended moulting for the rest of the day. Already the ground is covered with about three inches Of feathery snowflakes. There is a demand for overshoes, rubber boots and snow- shovels, but the prospect for men engaged in other lines of business are discouraging. It is Candlemas day and the man who believes in signs is kept busy in thinking of and preparing his prognostications. Motion Granted. _ In the Superior court Friday [morn- ing before Judge Prentice, a motion was made in the case of Boardman against the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light company for an order to sell property to pay an assessment and approval of contract. The court grant- ed the motion. ¢>— Wrenn Did the Fighting; Jack Wrenn, of New York, and Billy Forsythe, of Danbury, bantam weights, fought eight rounds before the Capitol Wheel club in Hartford, last night. Wrenn did all the fighting and was de- clared the winner. Forsythe did not mind, his punishment and was fresh at the close. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera. and Diarrhoea. Remedy. This is the best medicine in the world for bowel complaints. It acts quickly and can always be depended upon. When reduced With water it is pleasant to take. Try it, and like many others you will recommend it to your friends. 25 and 50 cents per bottle. For sale by Gregory 6: Go. , . ' » I .9. Connecticut Pensions. _ Orrin Poyter, New Haven; Freder- ick Thompson, Danbury ; renewal, Freeman M. Thurston, Salisbury. . —-Picturcs framed at Hayes’ Main st. 1013 t SPEGIlll_ll_lE_ElINGS. Town and City Electors Gather at - ' lhe Town HouSe. Some lmportantMattersAgreed On. It was a cold room that welcomed about 250 voters into the Town House, Friday afternoon, but it was altogether one of the liveliest meetings ever held in that building. E. O. Keeler was elected moderator, after the clerk had read the call for the meeting. After the meeting was opened Elbirt A. Woodward arose and said that he was unfortunate as being one who signed the petition for the call Of the meeting as he was not in accord with only the first part of the call, which referred to a change in the time of ending the fiscal year of the town ac- counts. He also said that Mr. Matthew Corbitt who had signed the call was aim of the same mind. On motion of EE. Gorham it voted that the fiscal year end on 31st of August, 1895. The matters of appointing a commit- tee “to examine the town accounts, methods of bookkeeping, manner _01' publishing the same, and to adv1se what changes, if any, are necessary to secure accuracy and publicity,” and "to appropriate such sums Of money as the meeting may direct to meet the expenses of the committee as appornt- ed” were taken up. E. A. Woodward made a motion that the meeting “adjourn indefinitely.” The motion was lost by a rising vote of 44 to 17, the vote being counted by Tellers Charles Olmstead and A. E. Austin, appointed as such by the chair. James Toner asked what the auditors Of town accounts were appointed for and on being advised by the chair, said that the meeting could not legally act on the motion. _Mr. E. A. Woodward again proposed an adjournment which motion was lost by a rising vote. James Toner then asked for a read- ing of the report of the auditors. It was read by Town Clerk Smith. He then said that the honesty Of the audit. was the .tors would be questioned by the pas- sage of the motion. At the request Of Charles Olmstead the call for the meeting was again read. He then said that he could not see wherein the accuracy or honesty of any Of the town Officers was questioned by the motion, and that were he a member of the board of Selectmen, he, under existing conditions, would ask that a committee of investigation _ be ap- pointed. After a few remarks by Messrs. James Toner and James Hanlon against the call, Attorney Joseph A. Gray made a motion that a committee of five be appointed by the chair, to examine the town accounts,methods Of bookkeeping, manner of publishing the same, and to devise what changes, if any, are neces- sary to secure accuracy and publicity, the committee to report at the ad- journed annual town meeting.- At this point Charles Olmstead caused quite a laugh by suggesting that James Toner be appointed a special officer to preserve order. B. W. Maples was then recognized- by the chair and drifted out upon the “sea Of oratory” as gently as a skiff going up on a mud-flat, but he was quickly in turbulent waters, and soon had his sails full of billingsgate, and while he failed to interest, succeeded in pleasing—a few. He commenced by sayin _. that the meeting was called for a purpose ; [suppressed laugeter] that every ,citizen in town had a right. to know whether the officials were doing their duty or not; that the state Of Connecticut had provided means of finding out as to the honesty cf the town officers by appointing auditors, and specifying that the town accounts be. printed, but that it appeared that there were those who thought them- selves wiser than the General Assembly and wanted some means Of their own devising for testing the accuracy of the town accounts. He said the motion for the call was apparent. It came from a newspaper, the petition was circulated by proxy and by direction of that newspaper, and referred to that newspaper as a bright little daily, and insinuated that the proprietor Of that paper (the GAZETTE) was of the belief that all of the town printing should find its way to his office. He then cited a few fig- ures, but modestly refrained from men- tioning the $500 he took from the town treasury as a pretended school princi- pal. He suggested in a sarcastic man- ner that the entire patronage be given to the GAZETTE. He truly remarked that there was not a man who doubted the honesty of Auditors Bearse and Dibble or 'J reasurer W. A. Curtis. He said that if the motion prevailed it would go out broadcast through the state that our town officials were dis- honest. With not a newborn instinct, be commenced hurling billingsgate at the editor of the GAZETTE. speaking of him as a “stinted individual,” and that those assembled were “being used as a catspaw for that monkey A. H. Bying- ton,” to vent his personal spite against Samuel Daskam. This was followed by language of a similar vein and he final- ly ceased to warble by saying that the meeting had good naturediy refused to adjourn and hoped that something would be) done, and then sat down, much to the relief Of the meeting. Chairman Keeler explained the mat- ter Of some 351,222 being issued to the Holmes, Keeler & Selleck Co. by say- ing thata portion of them had been issued for goods furnished by verbal orders from the Selectmen and the bal- ance had been collected from retail firms in the course of business, and that dollar for dollar had been received in return. A yea and nay vote was taken on the motion, which was declared lost by the chair. The decision was doubted, and a rising vote taken, which resulted in the motion prevailing by a vote of 82 to 72. The matter of compensating the com- mittee was then discussed. Burr Smith thought 83 a day would be a reasonable compensation. Dr. James G. Gregory said that the vote to appoint a committee ought not to be belittled by restricting the pay Of the committee to such a sum. The amount was too small. James Hanlon was Of the opinion that plenty of competent men could be se- cured at $3 a day, which was enough for the service. Joseph A. Gray suggested that $33 a day be paid each of the committee, and that they be empowered to secure an expert if they deem it necessary. E. A. Woodward thought that the ex- , pense Would be in excess of $500 and might possibly be $1,000. A motion that the committee when announced by the chair receive $3 a day each, for their services, was lost. James H. Bailey said that if the work was worth doing at all it 'was worth being well done, and moved that $500 be appropriated and the committee emtpowered to hire an expert account- an . ' Levi Warner explained that the Town books were kept on the single entry system, and that any ordinary man could easily examine the same for in- accuracies if there were any. Thought the committee ought to serve without compensation. If 'money was to be expended, the amount ought to be stated. ' . Joseph A. Gray said this was no criminal investigation. The town books he believed ought to be kept in such a manner that all may know the condition of town affairs. On motion of Levi Warner it was voted that the sum of $500 be appropri- ated and so much thereof as was neces- sary be used in carrying out the objects for which the committee was to be ap- pointed. Chairman Keeler stated that he would announce his appointments at a future date. The meeting then adjourned. Last evening Chairman Keeler an- nounced the following gentlemen as members of the committee he had been instructed by the meeting to appoint : Edwin Wilcox, James H. Bailey, Josiah R. Marvin, Moses H. Glover and J. 0. Bundle. SPECIAL CITY MEETING. A special city meeting was held in the Town House, Friday evening. The room if anything, was colder than on the occasion of the town meeting the same afternoon. _ Mayor Hubbell presided and City Clerk Lockwood read the call for _the meeting which was for the followrng purpose: fl‘o'authorize and direct the Water Com- misSIOners of 'thlS city to purchase if a satisfacwry price can be agreed upon, and if not to take, by proceedings to condemn. ap- praise, assess. and_ pay all damages, for the takingof all the rights or the Union Manu- facturing Company. of Norwalk, the assrgnee in IJISOlV'r-IICY Of said Company, its stockhold- ers and all other persons interested in the property of said Company, and the rights of all other mill owners and other persons, in and to so much of the water of Norw’alk River, so called, as comes to said river from _aboye the south line of the premises of said City at Grupe’s Dam in New. Canaan, and to make the necessary appropriation therefor. Levi_Warner introduced a resolution authorizmg the Water Commissioners to Offer the company $5,000 for their rights to the water above Grupe’s dam, or institute condemnation proceedings. Joseph A. Gray offered _an amend- ment to the resolution making the sum $2,500 which was accepted by Mr. War- ner. ‘ Water Commissioner Mead said that the company wanted from $22,000 to $30,000 for their rights to the water. The Commissioners had made an offer of $5,000 which was refused. He did not think the rights worth in excess of $1,000. _ John J. Walsh remarked that he did not believe in the city helping insol~ vent companies out Of their difficulties. It was finally voted to Offer the com- pany $1,000, and 1f refused, to proceed to condemn the rights. The vote was 36 to 4. ' ' ———-QOO———'——‘" Amusements. HOYT’s OPERA HOUSE. Theatre‘goers of this town are to en- joy a visit from Hoyt’s princrpal com- edy success next Monday night, “A Trip to Chinatown.” This simple an- nouncement is sufficient to arouse un- usual interest for Mr. Hoyt’s plays are always warmly received here. . “China.- town”is described as a musrcal skit, and as usual in its creation, no doubt Mr. Hoyt provided entertainment for the lovers of music as well as for those who only regard a Hoytian play as a medium of laughter. All followers of stage matters are familiar with the his- tory of this piece and its phenomenal run of more than 600 nights at Mr. Hoyt’s theatre in New York. The company remains as originally organ- ized and all the celebrated features will be introduced as usual. HorT’s OPERA HOUSE. The production of the charming operetta, “Prince Pro Tom” is anonnc. ed for next Thursday evening at Hoyt’s Opera House. The production, with- out -being absolutely gorgeous _ in scenery is really beautiful in that line, and beside being finely costumed, it has the additional advantage of 'being presented by a cultured, refined and talented company. Altogether, it 18_ a comic opera of the fetching kind, With lots of fun and light catchy musrc and it is sure to furnish a very pleasant evening’s entertainment to all who have the good fortune Of Seeing it. HOYT’S OPERA HOUSE. The production of Lincoln J. Carter’s scenic production, “The Tornado,” at Hoyt’s, last evening, drew a. fair sized audience, but not half as many as the play deserved. The Tornado scene to- gether with the dissecting room and“At the mercy of the waves” scenes were wonderfully realistic. The company was an excellent one, and we are pleas- ed to announce that they will return Thursday, February 13th, and repeat the performance, which should draw a crowded house. The sale of seats Wlll open next Friday. . —.O' TERSE TALES OF THE TIMES The City Council will meet Monday evening. I An entertainment will be given by the Y. M. C. A. this evening. Danbury is to day enjoying its 26th consecutive day of sleighing. Rev. A. H. Wyatt will preach in the Methodist church, to-morrow. The annual meeting of the Baptist soniety will take place Monday evening. The News was one year old. yester- day, and celebrated its second birth- day. Miss Annie Staub of this city, is a. guest of Miss Annie Newcomb, in N cw York City. Rev. F. E. Robbins will preach in the Broad River chapel, to~morrow afternoon. Rev. G. H. Beard will preach in the chapel at West Norwalk, to-morrow afternoon. ~ l The engagement of Stephen H. Holmes and Miss Emily Pinkney is announced. Dr. Royal S. Higgins and wife will celebrate their silver wedding anniver- sary next Monday. Hattie M. Stone was granted a di- vorce from Stephen Stone, in the Sn- perior Court, Friday. Despite the snowstorm. the service on both the Tramway and Street Railway lines was excellent to-day. . The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap- tist church has prepared a splendid entertainment for next Wednesday evening. ' Miss Ida Sims of Harlem, and Miss Grace Mulligan of Yonkers, are the guests of Mrs. Mary E. Griffin on Cen- ter avenue. Norwalk Web Weavers report having had a splendid time at the Elastic Web Weavers concert and soiree at Bridge- port, last night. .Ebenezer Hill has purchased the en- tire block of $10,000 bonds recently voted by the directors of the Nor-walk gfrpgt Railway. The ”price paid was ~«Hale s Rose Cream for chaps. 1 019 The funeral of Miss Caroline Chi,- chcster will be held ather late home on St. John avenue, next Monday afternoon at her late home on Sir. John avenue. . Several Norwalk “burnt cork artists” attended the Westport minstrel show, last night. The performance, said to be an excellent one, willbe repeated to-night. The man who was killed at a grade crossing on the Consolidated road, at Bridgeport, early yesterday morning, has been identified as Luke Martin, of Wallingford. A horse belonging to Peter. Mead of New Canaan, became frightened at the Street Railway sweeper this ‘morning, and ran away. but Was captured before doing any damage. —Money saved by buying drugs and chemicals at Hale’s. 1019tf Deputy sheriff Toner has served sub- poenas on' William M. Raymond and Charles S. Lockwood, for jury duty before the Criminal Court of Common Pleas next Tuesday. Candlemas day was observed at St. Mary’s church, this morning, by masses at '7 and 8 o’clock. At the latter mass candles were distributed among the members of the church. You may have observed that the face of Ralph Kellogg was wreathed with smiles last evening. It was caused by the fact of one of his cows having given birth to twin calves. Eight year old Elizabeth Jones who was brought to the County Home in this city, was taken to the Emergency hospital in Bridgeport; y esterday, suffering from general debility. Architect and contractor Henry L. Spicer is preparing plans for the pro- posed new hospital building, which he feels sure will meet with the approba- tion of the building committee of the association. » The Thursday Evening Whist club met at the home Of Prof. Harstrom last evening, and the occasion was one of the happiest since the club’s organiza- tion. Both the professor and his wife are splendid entertainers. Mail carrier Bennett’s wagon sufi'ered the loss of a. wheel, this morning, and Nancy Hanks was forced to drag the vehicle to the barn on Franklin avenue on three wheels. Mr. Bennett is very exclusive of the details leading up to the accident. —Tickets for the first annual ball of Carpenters Union, No. 747, at the Athenaeum. Wednesday evening, Feb. 13th, 1895, are now on sale by the mem- bers. Secure them early and enjoy one ' of the most social events of the sermon. Mrs. C. B; Coolidge and Samuel Lynes have formed a co-partnership for carrying on the real estate and insur- ance business of the late C. B. 0001-. idge. Mr. Lynes has been connected With the office for some time and thor- oughly understands the details of th busrncss. ' Owners of property on the line of the Danbury branch of the Consolidated road, between Water street an d the railroad bridge are again in a ferment. The owners of property on the west side of Water street, are those who are now receiving the attention of the sur- veyors. Yesterday was the twentieth anniver- sary of Finney & Benedict, as Wall street grocery dealers. They first start ed by purchasing the business Of Gould D. Jennings and have continued at the old stand ever since. The store, how ever, has been enlarged and the busi- ness greatly increased. ‘As the Street Railway sweeper was f plunging” up Main street, this morn- ing, a. horse belonging to Kellogg & Simpson, the Broad River grocers, be- from the wagon ran up the street, until in front of Raymond & Sons furniture store where he was stepped by Mr. George Raymond. GRACE CHURCH—Rev. S. H. Watkins, rector. The fourth Sunday after Epiph— any, Feb. 3d, 1895. 10:30 a. m. Litany, sermon and Holy Communion. 12:15 p. m., Sunday school. -Men’s Bible Class. 7:30 p. m. Choral EvenvSong, anthems and sermon. The rector will Olficmte. All are welcome. Thursday, Feb 7th, 8 p. m., Evening Prayer and address. \Vilcox Not 'In California. MONTEREi’, Cal, Fob. 2.—The reported landing of the Hawaiian refugee, Captain Robert C. Wilcox, by a schooner at this port is without foundation, as no vessel other than lumber schoonors from north; ern ports has touched here for a week.’ Elsey Made Dolierty Quit. CINCINNATI, Feb. 2.—In a ten round heavyweight glove fight before the Twen- ty-t-hird ' Ward Athletic club between Charles Elsey and Jim Doharty the latter quit after the seventh round, alleging that he had brokena bone in his hand. came frightened and freeing himself ' A ‘VINTER CHAUTA U Q UA. The Project Receiving Hearty Support In Augusta. AUGUSTA, 63., Feb. 2.——-A large fund is being raised for-the winter Chautauqua as- sembly, which will open its session in this city next year. and the lodal committees in charge of the work are confident that the institution will equal in all respects the ' great summer assembly at Lake Chau- tauqua. N. Y. The movement has the sup- port of the southern people generally, and the large number of health seekers from the north who visit this section in the winter will conduce to the success of the enterprise, which will have 1") beneficent efi‘ect of bringing together the prominent educators of the north and south. , The great national Chautauqualeaders are enthusiastic over the new project, and the work starts out with the indorscment of such men as Dr. Madison C. Peters of New York, Rev. Russell Conway of Phil- adelphia, Colonel A. K. McClure of Phila- delphia, Dr. Gilman of Johns Hopkins uni- versity.lDr. J. L. M. Curry. agent of the Peabody fund; Hon. Theodore Roosevelt of New York.Govcrnor N orthen of Georgia and other educators of national reputation. It is proposed to establish the institution on the hill surrounding this city. Novel Form of Highway Robbery. CARTHAGE, Mo. Feb. 2. —--.For several days eight men. heavily armed, have been lurking in Jasper county, and extensively trading horses. making a specialty of forc- ing lonely passengers on the road to part with any horse they choose and generally taking fine steel; in exchange for plugs. Remonstrance is useless, owing to the numbers and formidable appearance of the men. Ate Poisoned Pork. J EFFERsovaLLE, lnd., Feb. 2.-—-Thc family of August Noni-k, a prominent Ger-- man of this city. are all lying at the point of death as the result of poisoning. Yester- day morning the father purchased'some pork for th ‘ir supper, and they all ate heartily of it. In a short While they were attacked by excruciating. pains. and it is feared that none of them Will recover. Rebels “'liip Regulars. CARACAS, Feb. 2.—-Tho garrison of Mn.- turin is reported to have left that place on receiving news that Colonel Bernal. with about 100 men, had been seen near there. They came upon the rebels, who. instead of 100, were 500 strong. In the fight which ensued over 90 men of the govern- ment troops were wounded and several killed. The rebels’ loss was small. Foreign and American Ships. WASHINGTON, Feb. ;3.—From a state- ment submitted by United Stat-es Consul Campbell at Newcastle, England, showing the business of the consulate for the past year, it appears that. while he issued 437 bills of health to vessels bound to the Unit- ed States, but one of these. a sailing ves— sel, was an American ship. Portuguese “'in a Victory. LISBON, Feb.2 .——An Official dispatch re- ceived here from Lourenco Marques. Del- agoa Bay, says that a force of 900 Portu- guese troops. commanded by Majors Ribo- iro and Xavier. supported by the gun- boats, defeated the native rebels on the right bank of the Incomati river and drove them back in disorder. The Nicaraguan Bill. WASHINGTON, Fob. 2.——The house com- mittee on commerce today considered Sen- ator Morgan’s Nicaragua canal bill, which passed the senate, and decided to strike out all after the enacting clause and sub- stitute the house bill. Mr. Mallory will re- port the action tO the house. One member preferred the senate bill. A Large Factory to Resume. DECATUR, Ala., Feb. 2.—The large ma. chine foundry built here some years ago at a cost of $120,000, but which has been idle for several years. has been purchased by Chicago men with plenty of capital. who will at once overhaul the plant and begin the manufacture of paper car wheels. Memphis Avalanche‘s Suspension. MEMPHIS, Feb. 2 .—The, Avalanche, a morning paper which has been published here by W. A. Collier. Nathan Greely and M. W. Connolly. and which suspended publication Wednesday, is in the hands of, the sheriff. Over 50 attachments were run on the property, and more will follow. Captain and His Son Drowned. GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. :3.—The fish- ing schooner Senator Frye arrived in port today, and reports that during a. gale Cap- tain John O’Brien and his son John, aged 20, were washed overboard and drowned. Captain O'Brien leaves awidow and three children here. Carlton Cornwell, foreman of the Gazelle, M_1ddlctown, N. J., believes that Chamber- lain s Cough Remedy should be in every home. He used it for a coldfland it efiected a speedy cure. He says: “It is indeed a grand remedy; I can recommend it to all. I have also seen it used for whooping cough, with the best results.” 25 and 50 cent bottles for 'The Magic TOE. . Hood’s Sarsaparilla' , You smile at the idea. But if you are a sufferer from "Dyspepsia And Indigestion, try a bottle, and be- fore you have taken half a dozen doses, you will involuntarily think, and no doubt exclaim, “That Just Hits It!” “That soothing effect is a magic, touch!” Hood’s Sarsaparilla gently tones and strengthens the stomach and digestive organs, inVigorates the liver, creates a. natural, healthy desire for food, gives refreshing sleep, and in short, raises the health tone of the entire system. Remember Hood’s I gures Hood’s Pills cure liver ills, constipation. ulious ness, jaundice. lick headache. indigestion Sarsa- parilla Hoyt’s Opera Heuse, HOYT’S A. Trip To .. Chinatown. As played over 700 nights at Hoyt's Theatre New_ or '. Prices 25.50, 75. $1.01. . Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Gregory’s drug stores. Hoyt’s Opera House. Thursday Evening, Feb. 7th The successful Operatic Fantasia. Mirthfull Melodious ! 1 Prince Pro Tem. 167‘ performances in Boston by Barnet A: . Thompson. Fred Lennox as Tommy Tompkins. Josie Sadler as Wild Rosy. 40l—AR‘I'ISTS—40 And our own Orchestra. The original scenery. costumes and effects. 1 _Under the management of Mr. Chas. L. Rob- Jins. “TOMMY TOMPKINS HOW D’Y DO.” Prices 35. 50. 75, $1.00. Seats now on sale. at Plaisted’s and Greg- ory’s drug stores. WAN TED. ANTED.—'A girl for general housework. Apply 17 Belden avenue. ANTED—An agent for the town of Nor- walk. to sell a new article. Call on or address P. B- MACKEY. 135 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 1038 1w T0 REN 1'. HaUtnch or less. 250 a can or $1.00 per meet 0 RENT—To a small family of adults from April 1st, Qottage No. 10 Isaacs street. All modern improvements. . . COUCH, 12 Isaacs street. 1032 tf 0 RENT.——The_lower floor Of 31.Belden . avenue. Inquire of O’BRIEN,Ta-ilor,np- stairs. 1014-tf 0 BEN T.—Two furnished and very pleas- ant rooms to let. Call at 130 Main sgreet. .. .59 I ISTRICT of Norwalk, ss. Probate Court. , _ January 29th. A. D.. 1895. . Estate of GEORGE ii. BEDMAN, of Norwalk in said district an insolvent debtor. Whereas, the Bard George R. Redman has lodged tor record in the Office of this court his writteiiassignmept of his estate for the benefit of his creditor s. pursuant to the statutes of this state relating to insolvent debtors, and . _ Whereas, Lewis S._Owens. of: said Norwalk is in and by said assrgnment nominated and proposed as trustee Of said armgned estate. Therefore Ordered. That the matter of the a point- ment, improved and acceptance of t c said Lew1s S. Owens, or of some other person as _trustee of said estate. be heard and determin- ed at the Probate office in Norwalk, on the 8th day of February. 1895, at 10 o’clock forenoon. and that public notice thereof be given by publishing this order ]n a newspaper having a circulation in said district at least six days before said day of hearing. ASA B. WUODWARD. Judge. sale by Gregory & Co. 3 lil line. 6 use Ola THGUSANDS 0f DOLLARS WORTH 0f HGUSBKEBPING ARTIGLES TO BE 301.0 AT 008T T0 MAKE _ - 3.00M FORDUR PLUMBING 60008. We will dispose of our entire stock Of Lamps, Crocker , in the next 60 days, commencing Feb. 1, ’95. When buying goods please state that you saw this in the Nor-walk Gazette. JONES -& sorCHKIss, . SUCCESSORS TO- ‘ . ' E. K... LQCKWOOD do .9. ~-*. ,- ’ . >
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