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' Senate Committee Reports Free Coin-
» age as a Substitute.
STATEMENT 013‘ MR. MORRILL
O
The Senate Amendment to the House Bond
Bill Reported For Nonconcurrcnce.
Pix-Speaker Crisp Present!
a mnority Reports
‘WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-—The senate rc-
sumed work today after a rest of two days
from the exciting culmination of the sll‘
ver bond struggle. There was a fairly
large attendance of senators, but the gal-
leries had few occupants. The disposal
of the silver bond bill left the calendar
without a special order, and some compe-
tition Was expected in advancing several
pending measures, including the urgent
deficiency appropriation bill and the Cu—
ban and Monroe doctrine resolutions.
It was 12:30 before the routine was ' '
cleared away and Mr. Merrill, chairman
o'f the finance committee, secured recogni-
tion to report back the tariff bill. He read,
in somewhat trcmulous voice, the original
title and then the new title as reported,
”An act to provide for the free coinage
of silver,” etc. Mr. Merrill smiled as he
» added: “I am disposed, in presenting this, -
to add the conclusion of official proceed-
ings in Massachusetts, ‘And may God save
the commonwealth!’ I was not in favor
of the action taken by. the committee on
finance, but new that the bill is here I
will, endeavor to call it up tomorrow. ” '
There had been much confusion throw
the chamber, but there was a hush as 1‘1
Merrill proceeded and a general laugh .
his reference to the Massachusetts proceed-
ings.
Mr. Quay had remained standing whi-
Mr. Merrill spoke, and at once followc
with a motion .to recommit the bill an.
substitute back to the finance committee.
with instructions to report the origins
bill and amendments separately. M
Quay made the motion with evident fc
ing, each word snapping out with 1";
phasis.
Mr. Hill called attention to the fact tar '
the motion was irregular during the men
ing hour, and the presiding officer sus-
tained the point. ‘
“Then, ” said Mr. Quay, “I. ask unax .
mous consent that this bill be referru.
back with instructions.”
“I object at this time,” interrupted Mr.
Hill, and Mr. Quay’s proposition . was dis—
posed of for the time being. ‘ .
Pension For Mrs. Gresham.
Among the bills favorably report-ed was
that granting a pension of $200 a month
to the widow of the late General WalterQ.
Gresham and $100 a month to the widow
of the late General Thomas Ewing.
Mr. Teller gave notice that he would
call up tomorrow the Military academy
appropriation bill,'which he reported back.
Mr. Allison reported back the pension
appropriation bill and - said hewould ask
the senate to take it up at an early day.
Mr. Hoar (Rep, Mass.) reported back B
the bill prohibiting. the desecration of the
American flag. He said he did this merely
to get the subject before the senate, as he
doubted the advisability of such prohibi-
tions and believed it should be left to in-
' dividual good taste and judgment.
There was another lull in the routine at
1 o’clock, and Mr. Quay again sought to
secure consideration for a resolution rc-
committing the tariif finance bill. He
offered it in the following written form:
‘ ‘Resolvcd, That the bill H. R. 2749 (the
tariff bill) reported by the committee on
finance, with an amendment, he recom-
mitted to that committee, with instruc-
tions to report the original bill and the
amendment as separate propositions. ”
Mr. Quay asked immediate considera-
tion for the resolution, but Mr. Hill again
objected, and the wsolution went over
under the rules until tomorrow.
Senator Hill, from the senate commit-
tee on judiciary, reported'from that com-
mittce a substitute for the resolution pro-
viding for a special committee to inquire
into the imprisonment of Eugene V.
Debs. The substitute directs the judiciary '
committee to make the investigation gen-
eral and not specific.
In the House.
There was a large attendance in the
house today in anticipation of the opening
of the debate on the senate free coinage
substitute for the house ,Ibond bill. As
soon as the journal had beenread and ap—
proved Mr. Dingley, chairma f the ways
and means committee, reported back. the
bill from the committee, with the recom-
mendation that the house nonconcur in.
the senate substitute and insist on its bill.
Mr. Crisp (Dem. Ga.) arose to state
that the report was not unanimous. “The
minority,” said he, “recommends concur-
rence in the senate substitute. ”
Mr. Dingley announced that he would
_ call up the report as soon as the house had
disposed of the District of Columbia ap—
propriation bill.
Some business was transacted by unani-
mous consent. Bills were passed provid-
ing for commissioners to negotiate with
the Shoshone, Arapahoe and Bannock In-
dians for the surrender of rights claimed
by them to hunt on unocc ipied public do-
main of the United States; to amend sec—
tion 4 of the act of 1887 for the forfeiture
of lands granted in aid of Pacific railroads
so as to provide that in case of forfeited
lands purchasers who had paid a portion
of the purchase money before receiving
their patents should pay, to the govern.
ment the difference between the amount
paid the railroad and the government
price; to extend the jurisdiction of the cir-
cuit court of appeals of the Eighth district
to certain cases nowpcnding in that court
' on writs of error from the district court of
the Indian Territory, and to grant to the
St. Louis, Oklahoma and Southern rail-
road a. right of way through the Imlian
Territory. A resolution Was adopted, on
motion of Mr. Willis (Rep. Del.), calling
.011 the secretary of the treasury for infor-
mation as to the progress of . the work on
the Wilmington public building.
The memorial of the San Francisco
chamber of commerce, in favor of the
speedy completion of the Nicaragua canal
was presented to the house by Mr. Loud
(Rep, 0111.).
In Support of Navy Yards.
WASHINGTON. F eb. 5.—-A large delega-
tion from Virginia accompanied Senator
Daniel before the senate committee on
naval affairs today to urge the building of
warships at the various navy yards of the
cOuntry. They were especially anxious
’ that the building of vessels at the Ports-
mouth (Va.) yard should be continued.
Influenza Throughout Spain; 7
MADRID, Feb. 5. ——Infiuenza is prevail-
lng throughout Spain, and is especiallyse-
were in Madrid '
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them into the county jail.
,5; FASHION CHAT. A A
Waists of fancy velvet are worn with
skirts of black and all colors that do not
quarrel with the tints in the upper por-
tion of the dress.
A pretty collarette' 15 made of a frill of
wide lace attached to a plain founda-
tion. Over this foundation lace is
puffed and ribbon is crossed and re-
crossed in basket fashion.
The tailor costume of black camel’s
hair, consisting of flaring skirt, fitted
waist and short jacket, is considered
an indispensable portion of the ward-
robe of the well-dressed woman.
A waist-trimming is of galloon and
velvet Straight, square-cut tabs of
velvet fall from a. round, turned-over
These tabs are trimmed with
two rows of galloon edgedwith lace,
and Spangled with sequins.
A great deal of ermine will be w0111
£01 dressy occasions during the season.
As an opera—cloak, it is unapproach-
able, and when lined with white, cream,
pearl, pink or blue satin or brocade,i1s
simply the perfection of material.
A pretty theater dress is made of
spotted silk and velvet The skirt is
out plainly, the bodice is of velvet, 161' v
low-cut, and filled in with voluminous
folds of chiffon held down by straps.
Large chiffon bows are set on the shoul-
ders. .
W hile many authorities are claiming ‘
the decadence of ermine, it appears inl
many of the finest creations of the sea
son. A shoulder cape of velvet has :1
collar of ermine covering the shoulders
and a standing collar of velvet lined
with ermine.
A theater jacket Of velvet has ap-
-plique in extremely fine jet and satl..
1v rought ov er it. It is edged with
beaded gi1np,.n1ade 011 wires. This
turns back around the collar to form a
standing collar, and a narrow edging 1s
pressed smoothly around theedge of
. the garment as a trimming.
Among the novelty vails are those
that are drawu around the wide-
' brimmed hats, falling loosely almost to
This is a revival of :1 very
and women with cedar
the waist.
old fashion,
. closets and packing trunks are taking
out the old vails worn by their ancestors
. when Athe fashion raged, many years
ago.’ .
DON’TS FOR THE ’SICK ROOM.
Don’t be hurried and bustling and
fussy about the patient.
Don’t appear anxious, however great
may be your anxiety.
Don’t let stale flowers remain in the
sick room.
Don’t allow an accumulation of med-
icine bottles in sight of the patient.
Don’t jar the bed- by lifting or sitting
upon it. This is always unpleasant to
one ill and nervous. ‘
Don’t be unmindful of yourself if
you are in the responsible position of
nurse. To do faithful work you must
have proper food and stated hours‘of
rest.
Don’t forget that kindness and ten-
dcrness are needful to successful. nurs-
ing. Human nature longs to be soothed
and comforted on all occasions when
it is out of tune.
Don’t throw ceal upon the fire. Place
it. in brown paper bags and lay them
upon the fire, thus avoiding the noise,
which is shocking to the sick and sensi-
tivc.
Don’t neglect during the day to at-
tend to necessaries for the night in the
way of nourishment and drink; that
the rest of the patient and the family
may not be disturbed. '
Don’t light a. sick room at night.- by
means of a gas jet or lamp burning
low; nothing impoverishes the air
sooner. Use sperm candles or lapers
which burn in sperm oil.
Don’t forget to have a, few coffee
grains handy to serve as a deodorizer
when burnt on the coal. Bits of char-
coal placed around the room are also
useful in absorbing gases and other
impurities. ,
Don’t give a patient a full glass of
water to drink from, unless he is al-
lowed all he desires. if he can drain
the glass he'will be satisfied; so regu-
late the quantity before handing it to
him.—Philadelphia Record. .
GEMS OF THOUGHT.
No. earnest thinker will borrow from
others that which he has not already,
more or less, thought out for himself.
———Charles Kingsley.
True politeness is perfect ease and
freedom. It simply consists in treat»-
ing others just as you love to be treated
yourself.~—Chcsterficld.
There are brayiug men in the world
as well as braying asses; for what is
loud and senseless talking and swear-
ing any other than braying?-— L'Es-
trange.
Consider how much more you often
suffer from your anger and grief than
from those very things for which you
are angry and grieved. ~Marcus \n-
toninus.
A man’ s fortune is frequently de—
cided by his first address. If pleasing,
others at once conclude he has merit;
but if ungraccful, they decide against
111m.—Chesterfield.
IMPERSONAL POINTS.
A woman weighing 509 pounds died
at New Middleton, Ind., recently. She
was said to (be the largest woman in
.the state.
There is a woman contractor and
quarry operator in Buffalo, who has
supplied stone for some of the most
important structures in the city. She
is the only woman who is an active
member of. the Buffalo Builders ex-
ch..a11ge
Five tramps-in Orange county, Cal.,
made a. big mistake a. few days ago.
They pounced 011 a. peaceable-appear-
ing way farer and tried to hold him up.
The traveler promptly pr oduc eda big
rev ol.er, made the tr amps put up their
hands in lively fashion, formed them in
single file ahead of him, and marched
He was a
policeman in plain clothes;
T H E E v E N1 - 5*
THE ST. PAUL AFLOAT
' Ocean Greyhound Quits the Embiaoe
of the Je1sey Sand Bar. ._
HELPED OFF BY THE sToEM.
The Gallant Ship lStcains-to Her Pier In
I 'Kew York \VithoutAssistance—She .‘
Is Uninjured, but \Vill Be
Thoroughly Examined.
ASB'UEY PARK, N. J., Feb. 5.-—The
steamer St. Paul was floated today. When
the boat slid off the bar into deep water,
there was a screaming and touting of~
whistles that startled the people and sent'
them down to the beach in large numbers,
" The steamer bade goodby toLong‘
Branch with several loud blasts, and ran
:up'her flags in honor of the occasion. 'The
people on shore waved their handkerchiefs
and shouted goodby when they saw the
famous steamer slide gracefully into deep
water.
The high sea last night caused the ves-
sel to rock- considerably, and she was loos-
ened from the sticky clay which was be-
low the bed of sand. Captain Jamison
will not soon forget his way ‘on the Jersey
sand dunes.~ ' ’
After backing off into deep water the
St. Paul turned and headed north under
her own steam.
The long looked for east storm which
the Wrecking men were praying for did
the work. She began terock yesterday,
'and it was not a hard piece of work for
thefeur tugs to get her afloat. » The storm
continued today. and the wrecking men,
when they saw they had a slight advan-
tage, did not lose the opportunity. They
continued at work on the St. Paul nearly
all night, and bright and early this morn-
ing were at her again. The high wind of
last night caused the sea to break heavily
about the St. .Paul. The ship’s propellers
aided the wrecking tugs in pulling her
from the sand bar. There was steam up
on the St. Paul early, and Captain Merritt
111111 Captain Jamison were both confident
that they would get her off.
The work of the wrecking tugs yester-
day and last night resulted in the St. Paul
being ,movcd about 130 feet seaward.
When the tugs went to work on. the St.
Paul today, there were 200 feet between
the St. Paul and deep water. The four
tugs and the kedge anchors pulled hard,
with the result already stated.
All Conditions Favorable.
When the work was resumed after day-
light, thc wind and sea and, in fact,a'll
the conditionsware favorable fur. floating
the stranded steamship. Captain Merritt
and his men of the wreckirw company ex-
pressed confidence that the '5. Paul would
surely be floated beforc- night. The St.
Paul- relied heavily all night and was
closely watched by the vessel’s crew and
the wrecking men. A severe northwest
storm, with snow and sleet, continued
through most of the night.
Between 6 and 7 o’clock this morning
the telephone line running betv'veen the
vessel and. the central office in Long
Branch was cut off. This was due either
to the rolli : of the ship or the sleet 0’11
the wire
telephone 1 nmmunication with the 'vessel;
There M ore not many /'people on the
shore when the St. Paul once again 'fiOated
into deep water. Most of those who wit!
nessed the sight were life saving men,
boatmen and baymen, and some of the -
villagers of Long Branch. At 9:1. 111. it
was noticed that the St. Paul had full
steam up, and her big screws began to
churn the water. Instantly the sea was
turned into a muddish color. Four tags
were then pulling at her stern, and, as the
tide was gradually- rising, the St. Paul
began to move steadily. She was soon
moved a. whqle length, and the big ocean
,lincr glided off the bar into 39 feet of'
vatcr. Then followed cheers frOm these
on shore and the crew on the St. Paul.
The 1our tugs drew the big ship about
half '1 mile out from shore, when the nose
of the St. Paul was turned toward New
York. The St. Paul did not seem to be
injured by her week’s sojourn on the sand
I).1r.Thc tugs accompanied the St. Paul
to \ew‘fi n. k
Manager Griscom of the American line
said, when the news 11.11 r1 achcd him:
“Our advices from Long Branch are
that the St. Paul is in good condition.
We had intended to take her up the North.
river and anchor there. - To have changed
that plan. however, and she stcams direct
to the dad; at pic-r 1:” 1. at the feet of Ful-
ton street. Another inspection of the ship
will be made then, when it will be decided
whether it will be necessary 01' not to put-
thc St. Paul in‘ drydock.”
Victorious Insurgents.
H- VANA, Feb. 5.--A force of insurgents -
under the leadership of Nunez has attacked
a detachment of Spanish troops at San
Quintin. The soldiers were engaged, in
repairing the railroad betwen Esperanza
and .Ticotes, _ rovince of Santa Clara.
They made a gallant defense, and lost
Lieutenant Eduardo Porges, 1 sergeant
andl-i soldiers killcdandhad 5 wounded.
21'0 attempt was made to renew '
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N ORWALK, CONN.
ft UR Jflu VQUJR I“
Ended in a. blaze of glory-"largest in the history of our
buSiness.
Our efforts and aims in giving the public hon-
est and: popular goods, at the very loWest priees,'ha.ve
been thoroughly appreciated. and the result is indeed
gratifying and encouraging.
We do not purpose resting on past laurels---we must
keep up the good work Our Mammoth Store will be
made greater if poSsible, and we are determined that the
wants of our many patrons Will be carefully looked after.
DRESS GQD‘DS;
WE OFFER: THREE BIG BARGAINS
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BEGINNING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY I,
IN
DRESS GOODS, ALL NEWLY PURCHASED.
0:19; lot Fancy Mixtures, new Spring goods—makers needed money—we bought early
sacrifice.
The regular price is 25c; per yard, 12:}0.
50 pieces All-wool French Twills, in black and colors; also Fancy Plaids, every yard new.
real value from 380 to 500; per yard, 25c.
10 pieces. 50- inch Fine English Twills, warranted all pure wool, extra fine count, 11 great
bargain at 750; S? turday we open the price at 500.
TH .BIISHIN SHIB .' Em. Main‘ an
THE HONEST PLUMBER.
W. o. HOLMES,
7 Water Street,
IS PREPARED TO DO ALL MANNEB OF
PLUMBING WORK
T111 and that Iran Router and Worker.
LL WORK AND MATERIAIIS GUARAN-
TEED or BEST QUALITY, AND
PRICES FAIR ANDVERY
REASONABLE.
w. 0. Bahamas,
'7 WATER STREET.
MEEKFR COAL CO.
GOAL, HO0D,“BBIGK,
LIME, CEMENT, TILE PIPE.
OFFICE WITH G. St S. H. HOLMES
MAIN STREET. NOBWALK.
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Tragedy at a Crowded Corner. ‘
NEW YORK, Feb. 5. —Frank -aMarley,
porter in the Bennett building, fell from
the ninth story to the sidewall: and was
instantly killed.‘ He was sweeping the
snow away when he lost his footing. The
street was filled with men and women
hurrying to business who wore horrified
by the sight. His family, a widow and
several children, are'left in penury.
The Porte’s Position.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 5,—It is denied
here that the ports has refused to admit a
second dispatch boat for the service of the
United States legation. The matter, it'
appears, is not yet settled. The porte, it
is claimed, does not contest the right of
entry, but contends that the moment for
such a rte-enforcement is lnopportune.
Grand. Trunk Changes.
MOhTREAL, Feb. 5. -—J. S. Stephenson,
general superintendent of the Grand Trunk
railroad, has severed his connection with
that road. The statement that he was dis-
missed is denied. General Manager Hays,
when seen, was silent on the matter, but
admitted other changes were flcontem-
plated.
Dr. Hirsch Stays In Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. 5.—Dr. Emil G. Hirsch,
pastor of the Sinai congregation, has de—‘
clined the call of the Bethel congregation
of New York. He was Offered 518, 000 by
the N ew York congregation.
Killed by a Train.
ATLANTA, Feb.‘5.—S. T. Guerry of New
York was killed by a train near here.
Guerry was formerly private secretary to
ex-Presidcnt N orvin Green of the Western
Union Telegraph company.
—-Advertise in the GAZETTE.
all ‘8
China. BuyingLumber.’
PORTLAND, 0r., Feb. «1.42% 'agent oi
the Chinese government has come to this
city to place an order for 50, 000, 000 feet of
lumber. Most of it is intended for the
construction and repair of government
buildings. The agent says indications are
good for a healthy revival of the lumber
trade throughout China. “
During the four years of the civil War;
there were 107 pitched battles, 103 com--
bats involving the presence of a number?
of regiments on each side and 362 skir-
.mishes, sieges and other actions.
The Weather.
Rain or snow; variable winds.
OPENED.
'Prof. George 'Yoerger has
opened his Boxmg School
for the Winter.
Private instructions at the
pupils home if desired. '
Full course, 12 lessenb,l;
ADDRESS ‘1.
Prof. George Yoerger.
Norwalk, Conn
0r apply at this ofiice.
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OF G H. HARVEY’S STOCK OF .
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