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Norwalk, Conn, Tuesday Evening February 4 1896; .
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NATIONAL CAPITAL
Congressman Hill Introduces a
Bill to Increase Bank Circu-
lation and Retire Treasury
Notes and Green-
backs.
The Wholesale Druggists Appear Before the
House Ways and Means Committee.
GAstrn’s BUREAU. ‘)
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET .
WASHINGTON. FEB. 3d. ,l
The House only held a session to- day,
the District appropriation bills being,
under consideration.
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Congressman Hill introduced a bill
to-day to increase bank circulation and
to retire the treasury notes and green-
backs. The bill permits National banks
to issue currency to the par value of
their banks. Whenever as often as
new currency is issued to the banks
under this law the secretary of the
treasury is directed to redeem and
cancel a' corresponding amount of legal
tenders and when none of these are
presented to redeem and cancel the
treasury notes of 1890.
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To enable the secretary to do this, he
is authorized to issue a 3 percent. gold
bond redeemable in five y ears and pay-
able 111 twenty years, to sell these bonds
at his option whenever this may be nec-
cessary, the proceeds to be used for no
other purpose. The bonds are to be
sold only for greenbacks, treasury
notes or gold. As a further induce'
ment to the National banks to take out
circulation section 4 of the bill provides
for a reduction of the tax on National
bank circulation from 1 per cent. to
one quarter of 1 per cent.
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A delegation representing the whole-
sale drug interests of the country ap—
peared before the House committee on
Ways and Means tc-day to oppose Mr.
McMillan’s bill to repeal the law giving
a rebate on alcohol for use in the arts
or medicinal purposes. Mr. E. C. Fris-
bie, the wholesale druggist of Hartford,
urged the rebate in the interest of
cheaper medicinal remedies, articles of
toilet and family use, as well as in man-
ufactures. He claimed alcohol to be
taxed far more than any other commo-
dity, approximating a thousand per
cent., and this was felt in all directions
as a burden and hardship. He cared
not how much it was taxed when used
for drinking purposes.
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Mr. Charles E. Keator, who said he
visited the hat factories of Norwalk on
Saturday, spoke of the hardship of the
present excessive tax without rebate,
on the hat manufacturers of the coun-
try and ultimately on the consumers.
He said that the enormous cost- of pure
alcohol had driven many but manu-
facturers to the use of wood alcohol,
which was destroying'the eyes of their
workmen and producing blindness.
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The House committee on immi *1 ition
was addressed to-day in lavor of the
passage of various bills to restrict immi-
gration now befbre Congress.
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The House committee on education
has reported favorably on Mr. Grow’s
bill to aid in establishing homes for
teaching articulate speech and vocal
language to deaf children before they
are of school age. >
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The Senate committee on judiciary
to-day authorized a favorable report on
the bill to prevent the use of the Ameri-
can flag for advertising purposes.
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The chief significance attached to the
vote on the silver substitute in the Sen-
ate, is that it is another he to bind the
silver men of the two great parties to-
gather.
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President Cleveland to-day sent to
Congress a request for an appropriation
for some of the Italian victims of the
Walsenberg riots in Colorado.
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The National Farmers’ Alliance and
Industrial Union will meet tomorrow.
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The Senate committee on appropria-
tions to-day agreed to report the pen-
sion appropriation bill. As 11: came
from the House this bill carries $141,-
325,820.
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, The fate of the Senate’s silver substi-
tute for the House bond bill is so well
assured that the House program. excites
almost no interest except for the fact
any to-night.
that it will furnish the first direct test
of the free silver strength in this House.
. For Consolidation.
Norwalk: Councilmen Boyer, Kent'
and Hill.
South Norwalk: Councilmen Hutch-
inson, Pearson and Hatch.
Norwalk e'ets $1,425.
The county commissioners made the
monthly division of the license money
yesterday as follows: Bridgeport $950,
Fairfield‘ $427.50, Stamford $2,475.75
Danburv $774.25, Norwalk $1,425,
Trumbull $950.
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The‘ Judgment Stands.
Judge Downs has given his decision
refusing to open the judgment in the
case of Wilmot Fawcett ex rel., Town
ofNorwalk vs. Samuel C. Ireland. et 111.
It is probable that the case will now go
to the Supreme court o‘fErrors for final
adjudication.
Recent Deaths.
James L. Dyer died at the home of
his daughter Mrs. Theodore Rogers, at
Broad River, last night aged 70 years
Edna Marie, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles N. Saunders, died yester-
day afternooon, aged 17 months.
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Anniversary Reception.
Invitations are out for a reception to
be given in the Athenzeum on St. Val-
entine’s evening, in honor of the fifth
anniversary of Girls’ Literary club It.
is expected that the reception will be a
great success as the young ladies are
working hard to that end.
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Kicked in the Leg.
Don Juan St. Carlo was endeavoring
to subdue an unruly mustang at Stamx
ford Sunday, when the ammo] kicked
him in the leg. Dr. Washburn found
it necessary to place nine stitches in the
wound. St. Carlo afterwards created a
sensation by reporting that he had been
shot
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Were Insulting.
Two dudish leoking young men went
into Readman’s photograph gallery
Monday noon. Both were pink and
white button-hole boquets in the lappels
of their coat, and both were seemingly
intoxicated. They acted-in an insult-
ing manner and were hustled out in a
hurry by “Constable” Hopper.
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Wedding Anniversaries.
‘Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keith will cele-
brate their fifth wedding anniversary
at their home No.5 SEast avenue, this
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Byrnes will
celebrate their tenth wedding anniver-
Mrs. Byrnes presented
her husband with a boy baby last week,
in honor of the occasion.
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His Accounts Short.
Gent ral Manager C. N. Lawlor ofthe
P. R. k N. E. R. R., who resigned Sat-
urday. has been foundto be between
$4,000 and $5,000 short in his accounts.
J. K. O. Sherwood, receiver of the
road, with his council, Gen. Armstrong
of Philadelphia, went over the books
and discovered the shortage. When
Lawlor was confronted he broke down
and confessed. His method was to
tamper with the payroll and charge up
bills for supplies which never were ob-
tamed.
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Wheels! Wheelsl! Wheels!!!
Decided changes are to be made in
the store of the J. 'l'. Prowitt company
on Main street. That portion of the
store at present used for the display of
shades and wall paper is to be utilized
for the display of the largest line of
bicycles ever shown in N orwalk and
will ”embrace the popular Ramblers,
Stormers, Ideals, Gothams, etc., rang
ing in prices from $40 to $100.
The present stock of wall paper, etc.
will be removed to the second story
where they can be shown to the best
advantage in a room reached by a broad
and easy of ascent stairway running
from the present store.
If there is not a big boom in bicycles
the coming season it will not be because
of any lack of efl'orts and good ofi'ers on
the part of theT . ..T Prowitt company.
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Had His High Rollers On.
A man who said that he was Dr. Bar-
ker of New Milford caused cons1derable
excitement on' Conductor Manning’s.
train which'passed through South Nor-_
walk last evening, at about 5:30 o’clock.
There was a quartette of singers in the
car in which the doctor was seated and
he engaged them to sing, which they
did, until the conductor came into the
car and ordered them to stop. .Barker
passed a ten dollar bill to one of the
vocalists and told them to sing. This
led up to a'war of words between the
doctor and the conductor, and the lat-
ter threatened to have the former ar-
rested when the train reached Stamford
but as the doctor, who was apparently
intoxicated, became quiet an officer
THE om GJUNCIL
Selectman Selleck Presented
the Station House Matter
- for Consideration.
Considerable Important Business Trans-
acted.
Possibly, not anticipating a change
in the weather, the janitor did not last
evening, provides. very “warm stage
of atmosphere” in the City council
rooms for the regular meeting 0f the
board'and it was found necessary to
start a fire in the ever welcome grate,
but at an hour too late to give a sympa-
thetic and appreciative warmth to the
room when his honor, the Mayor, called
the board to order for the grist of busi-
ness that had accumulated since the
previous meeting.
After the readmg of the minutes of
the business transacted at the last
meeting the Mayor extended the cour-
tesy to any one present to be heard,
recognizing the fact, probably, that
“’twere best to listen to ailments be-
fore prescribing for them.”
Selectman Selleck “rose to the op-
portunity” offered and perorated his
remarks by slaying “I want to see some-
thing done in reference to the tramps.”
Continuing he in substance said: It is
a well known fact that we have a good
many tramps, who ask for1 a night’s
lodging. 'l‘ne town had been furnish-
ing them with fuel and lodging. He
had shut them 011' from lodging with the
result‘that on one evening there were
but five provided. The police had seen
fit to place them in the station house
with the result that the number had on
different nights increased to seven or
eight and from that to fifteen. He said
in an emphatic manner: “The towa
won’t pay for keeping them warm.”
“I don’t want any trouble about this
thing in any way shape or manner” he
added, “butI will break it up. The
tcwn is at considerable expense in
keeping the lockup and the same is
true of the lockup at South Norwalk. ’
”It' is argued” he said, "thahthc Town
Court is a benefit to the town alike with
the city.” He, however, questioned the
right of the city to place tramps in the
station house and the next morning dis-
charge them, and then left the council
chamber.
Anumerously signed petition asked
that the Street Railway company be
called upon to lower their tracks as laid
on East avenue, near the Green, at
least six inches was provocative of con-
siderable discussion.
Mr. James E. Bailey spoke in favor
of‘the granting of the petition, and
called attention to the alleged fact at
the triangular oreouth end of the Green
the tracks were at least seven inches
above the established grade of the_
cross‘walks, and that the street adjacent
to his place was practically left in a hol-
low. He could not understand why a
new grade should be established to suit
the convenience of the Railway com-
pany. He had laid a granite curb in
front of his property, and thought it no
more than justice to himself and other
property owners that the (Railway com-
pany be ordered to lower their tracks
at least six inches from their present
position. L
Councilman Smith, chairman of the
highway committee, explained that En-
gineer Wood had told ”him that the
grade had been raised. He understood
that it had been done because the rail-
way company wanted to run “as near
on the dead level as posqible.”
Councilman Boyer was of the opinion
that the raising of the tracks would
cause a natural working of the soil to-
wards the gutters, and thought the
tracks ought to be on a level with the
former established grade to conform
with present curb and gutter line.
Attorney Hurlbutt who represents
the Railway company was present and
expressed surprise at the petition, and
said that while he was not empowered
in the matter, asked that the company
be given an opportunity to be heard in
the matter, but through no wish on his
part as to ap car as being antagonistic
to the petitlon.
On motion of Councilman Kent the
petition was referred to the highway
committee.
A petition was read praying the
Council to reconsider their vote in the
changing of St. Johnavenue to Tryon
avenue and name it St. John avenue.
The petition was signed by F. St. John
Lockwood, Charles N. Wood, C. O. C.
Betts, F. T; Bette, and others.
Attorney Hurlbutt. appeared in be-'
half of the petitioners and stated that
the former owner of the property was
William St. John and it was known as the
St. John property until in 1853 when it
was purchased by William Morgan.
was not summoned when the train!
reached that station.
,said that F. St. John Lockwood had
”expended $3, 000 in the opening of the
He-
avenue, which it was proposed to. ex-
tend to the" Strawberry Hill road and
thence to Sa’ugatuck, the same to be '
opened into a street 60 feet in width,
and that the petitioners for the name of
St John avenue represented a. majority
of the property owners. He did not,
he said, claim that the street was opened
.. out of philanthropy, as people of this
' date did not do things that way.
He
also stated that the opening of the
street had already increased the assess-
ment list fully $60,000.
He was of the opinion that ultimately
it would be the principal road to West-
port, and hinted that there would be a
trolley line over the same and connect-
ing with the Westport electric system.
He finished with the patriotic remark
that he in speaking comprehend the
;wholetowi1 of Norwalk, and failed to
recognize the memorial stone on West
avenue as dividing the two cities.
"Councilman
whether it was to be St. John avenue or
St. John Place. Mr. Hurlbutt said the
former, and it' not thatpaid that Sang-
atuck avenue would meet with appro-
bation, he thought, oflthe petitioners.
Councilman Kent was informed that
the number of signers was six and on
his motion the petition was tabled. ‘
The usual bills were presented and
with but two exceptions ordered paid.
Chief Bradley reported 21 arrests for
the month of January.
The officers placed in nomination by
Hope Hose company were ratified.
Notice of claim against city for dam-
ages was filed by the attorney of H. J.
Donnelly. Claim is made for
damages caused as is alleged by a run-
away occasioned by escaping steam
through crevices in the covering over
the iailroad tunnel. It was referred to
the I‘ty counsellor.
Tlge library committee reported that
the gators in the Donovan building
on gnu street at present occupied by
Wil am Wardwell could be secured
, ;; March 1st for a rental of $400 and
and-{he present librarian had consented
to serve at the meagre salary of $1 per
day, the library to be open from 9 to 6
p. m. was received and accepted as the
sense of the Council. ' -
A committee reported that the rooms
Opposue the present council rooms, and
at pnésent occupied by Attorney Walsh
werel’htthe option of the council at a
rental of $200 per year. [It is under-
stood that the same will be utilized as
the council'rooms, and the water com-
missioners’ business oifice removed to
the present council rooms]
Interest coupons, paid, to the Ameri-
can Exchange National Bank were»
ordered destroyed.
Councilman Chinery reported that he
had secured the refusalof the room at
present occupied by T. J. Byrnes, in
the Hardenbrook building at a rental
of $125, the same to be connected with
the present Fire Police headquarters.
He was instructed to confer with the
owner and make the necessary lease.
The station house matter was taken
from the table and discussed. After
listening to a few remarks on the situa-
tion from ex-Mayor and Associate
Judge Hubbell, the Mayor in conjunc-
tion with the council instructed Coun-
cilman Kent to confer with Judge Hub-
bell and Selectman Selleck in an en-
deavor to reach an amicable settlement
in the matter,——more particularly as re-
garded the question of the case of tran-
sients.
Mayor Wheeler stated that he had
been given to understand that the
South N orwalk council would appoint
a committee to confer witha like com-
mittee to consider the matter of the
consolidation of the two cities, and to
that end appointed Councilmen Boyer,
Kent and Hill as such committee.
The council then adjourned until Feb-
,ruary 17th.
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Hoyt’s Theatre.
Grand production of Jerry, Circus
Girl and repertoire by Meystayer and
Bell’s Company of Comedians. Direct
from principal New York Theatres. A
complete organization of Metropolitan ,
Artists, making the strongest comedy
touring our principal cities. Mr. Mes-
tayer premier comedian acknowledged
by critics universally as king of comedy
will appear at each performance with.
Mr. Ralph Bell, the great light come-
dian recently of the “Fatted Calf Co.”
The engagement is for three nights
only. The opening bill, “Jerry,” a
grand comedy is ripe with laughter,
startling in climax and grand in lan-
guage. Matinee prices 10 and 20 cents.
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A Wicked. Plumber.
‘ E. S. Gray, 9. Fairfield plumber, was'
arrested yesterday for embezzlement
and after a hearing before Justice
Penny, probable cause was found and
he was bound over to the superior court
under $300 bonds.
Tramps.
Three “tramps" were given lodging
at the station-house last night, and
were discharged this‘morning. ‘
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Tristram asked as to'
'2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3. ' 1
,4—-A full grecord of the voting will be published up to date every evening —
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A Magnificent Plano for the Most Popular
School, todgo, SOoiety, Club or Fire Com-
pany in Folrllold Countys
Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or
fire company?
Which one has the most admirers and. friends 2
Doubtless these questions are beyond the power of any
absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE to—day opens an
exceptional opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE pro-
poses to poll the votes of the people. And the. voting is to
have zest in it. It 1s made worth While to vote. There is a
magnificent prize at stake. '
THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the
school, lodge, society,D club or fire company which gets the
most votes.
It. is an instrument of the very finest character» It is:
beautiful in its workmanship, an ornament worthy of any
home, and 111 all its musical qualities it is unsurpassed. In
every sense ills a perfect and beautiful instrument—equal to
the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN GOLD.
The contest begins to- -day. The following are the rules '
which govern the voting: ' ' - -
l—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon being
good for one vote for the school, lodge, society, club or fire com-
pany the owner of the coupon may select—the blank lines in the
coupon to be filled out with the name and address. The coupon
to-dayis at the end of this article.
3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is
eligible.
in THE GAZETTE, but votes received after 10 A. M. will not be re—
corded until a day later.
5—Coupons must be filled out in a plain handwriting, for otherwise blund-
ers can not be avoided and. votes will be lost. Blank coupons of
course, can not be counted. ’
THE, GAZETTE expects a big vote. Faii'fiel‘d County is full
of popular schools, lodges, societies, clubs and fire companies
The contest is bound to be 'of wide and live‘interest,and
every preparation is made at this office to see that the voting
proceeds Without a drawback of any sort.
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THE PIANO OFF Hill] 18 THE St}
It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit.
party buying one does not get merely a handsome case He
gets a_thorough musical instrument. The tone of the instru-
ment IS full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale. is
magnificent.
Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap—
pear in THE GAZETTE daily. A
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Name,
Town,
BATTLE or THE BALLOTS.
THE NORWALK YACHT CLUB! LEADS WITH HOPE {IOSE COMPANY A CLOSE.
SECOND.
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Norwalk Yacht Club ........................... ‘. ..__ ...................... - ............... , ........ ' ....... 2 64
Hope IIose Company .......................................................................... 25
Arion Singing Society... ................................................ . .............. . A
Catholic Union Council ..... . ..... . .............. 3
Over River Scheol........ ..... .................. 3»,
Norwalk Liederkranz ..... . .......... . ......... ..' ....... .. .................. . g
Pioneer Castle........ . .............................................. , .................. 2
Knob Outing Club... ..................... . .................................... . ....... .. ........... 2
Pine Ledge Clu ........... . ..................................... . .................. . ...... . .......... 2
Uncas Tribe ....... ................ ....... . ..... . ...................... . .................. . 2
S. S. Glu b ............................. ., .................. . .................... . .......... ........... 2
Welcome Stranger Lodge....... ... ... .. _,.~. 2
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