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Voivi. Whole No. 1299
-LlNGOLN_’§_B_I_RTHDAY.
iThe Norwalk Chapter D. A. R.
Celebrate With a Banquet.
Decoration, Feasting,Music and Speeches
Galore.
, The prediction is ventured that no
. where' in this Grand Republic, was
there a function or festivial. commem-
”"orative of the, immortal Lincoln—7a
:name that linked with Washington, will
live in theworld’s history through‘all the
ages to the end of recorded time, more
beautiful in conception or perfect
from start to finish. than the function
given-last night at the Athenieum by
» the N orwalk Chapter of the Daughter’s
of the American Revolution.
The programme, briefly outlined, was
as follows:
Giving thanks, by Rev. C. M. Sel~
leek.
2 Supper.
3 Words of Welcome by Mrs. '1‘. K.
Neble, Regent, and her intro-
duction of Rev. Dr. Noble as
l—l
toastmaster. ~
4 Song. America. Sung by all.
’ 5 Remarks by Maj. Gen. Darius N.
Couch.
6 Address. Norwalk, Past, Present
and Futurehby Rev. Dr. Augus-
tus F. Beard.
7. Song. Written by a Danbury
Daughter of the A. R. to tune
of .Auld Lang Syne, sung .by
John P. Treadwell; Miss Sally
Bette, piano accompanist.
8 Address by Miss Dotha Stone Pin-
neo, Norwalk Chapter, D. A. R.
and reading of letter_ from ex-
Regent Mrs. E. J. Hill.
9 Women of ’76, by Mrs. Milo H.
Parsons. . . -
10 Song, Star Spangled Banner, by
company, with waving of indi-
vidual small flags.
Closing words and Benediction
by Rev. C. M. Selleck, followed
by cordial social greetings,
friendly salutations and conclu-
sion of banquet.
The -openingaddress of Mrs. ~Noble,
11
' Regent of'the‘Norwalk Chapteir,-.-'waséa<
most felicitous effort and was punctua-
ted by constant and most enthusiastic
applause. Humor, wit, fun, patriotism
and pathos alternated with electric
“From grave to
gay, from lively to severe,” was this
captivating preface other introduction
of her reverend husband as toast-master
of the evening. ,
The good Doctor, assumed the
agreeble responsibilities with be-
coming 'humility,' clearly intima-
ting, that after having served as
Lieutenant Governor for a score of
years under the Regent, he knew his
place and duty too well to oppose any
wish and much less a command of hers.
From the admiring looks-cast upon the
submissive parson after this‘ statement
by all the mesdames in the large assem-
blage, it was plain to see that they
looked upon him as the “model hus-
band,” while cynics, of the sterner sex,
felt it to be only another exhibition of
“the power of mind over matter.” ,
Gen. Couch followed Dr. \‘Noble «in
serious and humorous observations,
' ending with interesting anecdotes of
his personal acquaintance with the mar—
tyr President Lincoln. ,
The brightest gem of the evening
came next in “Norwalk, past, present
and future,” by Rev. Dr. A. F. Beard.
The sparkling wit, satire, and sober,
earnest moralizings? flashed from this
Divme’s polished lines like sparks from
an emery wheel, enthusing his auditors
to the highest pitch and won from them
continuous applause. ’
A patriotic song composed by .a
Danbury D. A. R, and sung by Mr.
Treadwell to the tune of Auld Lang
Syne, With Miss Beets at the piano, was
a. ‘ most delightful following to Dr.
Beard’s exceedingly interesting address.
Mr. Eben Hill had been expected to
fill this part of the programme, but was
unavoidably absent, but all were de-
- , lighted with the sweet, melodious tenor ,
of his substitute.
The next number was a brief but
carefully prepared address by Miss
Pinneo, ending by a very graceful read-
ing of an interesting letter from Mrs.
E. J. Hill, the fbrmer Regent, who is
absent in Washington.
The sentiment “Sons, of the Ameri-
can Revolution,” was responded'to by
Hon. John H. Perry, of Southport, in a
somewhat extended, extempore speech,
liberally enlivened by humorous anec-
dotes. . K '
Mrs. Parsons followed with a brief but
exceedinglybright, satrical, wise and
witty paper on The Women of,’76. Her
remarks elicited constant outbursts of
applause. ' ‘.
Next came the patriotic and always
inspiring “Star Spangled Banner',”
p : sung ,with a. vim, by the entire audience,
‘ amid the enthusiastic waving 20f small
Ameribangfiags, with which the tables,
Norwalk, Oahu, Thursday Evening, February 13, 1896; '
had been most liberally supplied for-
use as napkins.
' The closing words of Norwalk’s now
famous histdrian, Rev. C. M. Selleck
were largely historical and biographical
and exceedingly interesting and in-
structive, concluding with a reverent
and gracefully pronounced benediction
and dismissal from the formal cere-
monies of the in every way successful
and delightful banquet. _
The ladies gave evidence of a vast
amount of tasteful labor in the patriotic
and elaborate decorations of the hall,
with'large numbers of “Old Glory,”
red, white and blue coverings of the
lights on tables and about the hall, while
palms, and flowers gave the Witching
charm of fairy land to the whole scene.
Of they Banqueting Board, exaggera-
tion of praises were immissible. The
tables were ladened wih uII conceivable
delicacies to tempt man’s appetite and
invite resulting dyspepsia and night~
mare. Surely the Ladies of the Nor,
walk Chapter D. A. R. whether of the
“Coming Woman” clan or not, know
abundantly well, the true method of
reaching the hearts of the “horrid
men.”
-Among the large "company present,
were many most delightful people from
adjoining towns as well as worthy and
notable citizens and celebrities from all
the Norwalks. _
The local press had a representative
present by invitation, and were given-
unusual personal attention and hospi-
tality, including the family of Mr.
Maples and Col. Richard H. Fitch of
the Southport' Chronicle.
All in all, the leap year banquet of
the Norwalk Daughters of the Ameri—
can Revolution. will live in the memo---
ries of all present, as the most success-
ful and enjoyable social function adorn-
ing the pages of our patriotic local his-
tory. 1n all its'detailsfit was as beauti-
ful and delighting as a gorgeous vision
of dreamland.
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The Fugitive. '
Another delighted audience was at-
the Opera House last evening, to wit-
ness the presentation of ‘ ‘The Fugitive, ”
'a play which abounded in startling sit-
:uations, the scenes being laid in the far
West. ' "Thesev’e‘ralclia'ract-er‘ewere-welt
taken, Miss Lettie Sheppard as Bessie,
being especially good. The serpentine
dancing was excellent as were the other
specialties. One hundred prizes were
given out to holders of tickets contain-
ing lucky numbers, and the prizes were
each of a value in excess of the price
charged for admission. To-night the
company will present “Muggs’ Land-
ing.” and the drawing for the bedroom
suit will take place.
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BRDO SIDE.
Mrs. Milo H. Parsons goes to Wash-
ington on Saturday fora two week’s
visit with friends. During her stay
her ecusin, Dr. William A. Crofi'ut will
give a reunion of the Washington sec-
tion of last season’s Europeon Excur-
sion of Clark’s tourists, in Mrs. Parsons’
honor. ‘ " '
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A Good Suggestion. '
It has been suggested, and the sug-
gestion is a good one, that the stores in
this city, be closed during the time of
the funeral services of the late Jasper
P. Nickerson of the firm of Nickerson
& Bette, ‘as a mark of respect to the
memory of the deceased.
Q.
Arrested in New York.
Dr. Henry J. Jordan has been ar-
rested in New York for practicing with-
out being registered, and also upon‘
suspicion of practicing under the cer-
tificate of a deeeasedphysician. It is
said that this 'is the same Dr. Jordan
who was located in Stamford a short
time ago.
—CO.
flies to Washington:
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. -Noble leaves on
Saturday for a week’s visit with friends
at the National Capital.
O.
To Lower the Oil Test Standard.
ALBANY, Feb.; 13.-—Mr. Eldridge has by
request introduced a bill amending the
law by making oil standard test to be 150
degrees. The present standard for illumi-
ngiing purpOses' is 300'degrees, and the
bill is supposed to be in the interest of
railroad corporations at present using a
low standard. g . ,
Chicago Gas. Consolidation (Jase,
ALBANY, Feb. . 13.——Attorney General
Hancock has denied the application of
Pitt Barrow-to begin an aotion‘to, restrain
the Central Trust company of New York
fromjselling the eonsolidated’stdck certifi-
cates 'of the Chicago Gas trust. ‘ '
‘ The Richard Peck Floatei.
lihe steamer Richard Peck, which went
aground at 9 o’clock last night while com-
ing up the harbor, was floated today by
the ti-g R’eiinrd Packer. "’ The steamer
sustain-i. no mini-.15.). ' ' .
A-A’-
._ fag-“Advertise in the GAZETTE. ,
, ple rejoice
NATIONAL UAPITAL
Senator Hail—'vIe-Fl'emporai'ily
Defeats the Lincoln.
Holiday Bill.
Long-Winded Silver Debate in the House.
GAZETTE’s BUREAU. ‘y
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET ,v
\VASHINGTON. FEB. 12. )
'Both houses of Congress were in
session again tO-day.
o o o
In the Senate the passage of a bill to
make Lincoln’s birthday a National
holiday. was temporarily defeated by
an objection from Senator Hawley.
o o '0
Senator Wolcott attacked the Presi-
dent’s abuse of patronage.
‘ o o o
The Urgent Deficiency Bill was the
chief subject of Senate discussion.
0 o o
In the House the long-winded debate
on the Senate free silver substitute. to
the bond bill was continued, and
speeches were made by the humorous
D )llvar, and others.
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Our sound cities from Stamford to
New Haven, were represented before
the House rivers and harbors committee
this morning. They ask for suitable
appropriations for harbor improve-
ment. New Haven had the first in-
nings. -
o o , o
Congressman Hill introduced; the
Bridgeport delegation, headed by ex-
Congressman William D. BishOp, who
plead for $50,000 for Bridgeport’s har-
bor. Mayor Clark, spoke of the in-
creased harbor facilities needed by the
new American Ordinance Company.
The case for Bridgeport was closed by
ex-Speaker Allan W. Paige.
Norwalk’s claims were advocated by
State Senator John H. Ferris ,aud
Prosecuting Attorney John H. Light,
and Stamford’s by'Charles H. Getman
and-.Williamiflml.ndd,., _ “.5!
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Senator Hawley then addressed the
committee. In addition to those who
addressed the committee was,” J. H.
Jenkins, upresident of the Bridgeport
Steamboat company.
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Col. Heft, electrical expert of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford road
is here for the purpose of making a test"
ofatliird rail construction on one of
the city’s street railways.
0
NEWEANAAN,
Harmony Lodge hold a special com-
munication to-night.
The EVENING GAZETTE in New Canaan
can be obtained from S. E. Ruscoe.
L. M. Monroe has leased his Main
street property to Wolfel & Greenwald.
F. L. Comstoek aad family are enter-
taining Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, 0
New York. .
T. M. Hyatt received the second de-
gree at the meeting of the Wooster
Lodge last night. ~
It is reported that Rev. F. H. Kasten-
dieck will discontinue his labors at the.
M. E. Church on April 1.
Our lodges and fire company should
enter the race for the EVENING GA-‘
ZETTE’s handsome $400 piano.
The horse of Dr. Hexamer of Stam-
ford, which mysteriously disappeared
Fish’s, Sunday night, was found at 6
o’clock the next morning hitched under
the shed just as he was left the night
before. Mr. Fish is of the opiniOn that
some one was enjoying a ride while he
and the doctor were seaching for the
missing turnout. _ '
There is a maternal Coolie dog that
does police duty at the Hoyts’ Nursery,
which has recently presented those en-
terprising proprietors of our county’s
greatest and best horticultural nursery,
eight Shepherd puppies as pretty and
cunning as little baby’ foxes. Our peo-
at this dog-matic evi-
dence of well deserved prosperity and
trustlthat far greater results may crown
the future. "
Six Divorce Cases.
There are 17 cases on the short calen-
dar of the Superior court for Friday-
which three are new. The, other three
have been partly heard'and now-come
. up again on motions for allowances, etc.
.3 NEW HAVEN,rFeb. 13.—The New Haven , ‘ "
Leftin Stamford.
A turnout stolen from N1. F. Ingra-i
ham, of Wallingford', ’was recoveredfin
v Stamford yesterday. It was left at a
stable by James Powers, who .i'mm‘edir
l mu went to" New York-x - ‘
from under the sheds at Charles P. 7
0f the number six are divorce cases, of_
.Betts ,&;Farringtdus. . ‘
" IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Two Attachments Placed on Butcher E.
l. Wadhams’ Wall Street Market.
Butcher E J. Wadhamsis threatened
with 'more, trouble. ‘ A party named
Charles Porter, of Groton, througha
Norwalk-lawyer, has put in a claim (7f
$300 against Wadhams for meat. Mr.
Wadhams informed a GAZETTE reporter
this morning that he did not owe Porter
one-cent. To the question as to why
Porter should then present the claim,
Wadhams said it was an old One and
was among a lot of others which Attor-
ney Gray claimed to have settled by
compromise some months ago. He said
that no attachment had been placed on
hie,,.niarket. although it is understood .
that Deputy Sheriff Lyon has placed an
officer in charge.' Mr. Wadhams thinks,
, .the'suitfif brought will be' for persecu-
tion and revenge by Attorney Gray,
against whom he was given judgment
some time since.
This noon another attachment was _
placed on the market to cover the claim
of a New York firm, by - Constable Ire-
land,xund Henry Smith who had been
left in charge by Deputy Sheriff Lyon
was “frozen out” and Ireland took and
retains possession. The last attachment
was placed by Attorney Light 5: Tay-
lor. From present appearances it looks
as if matters were becoming compli-
cated. The right of Ireland to 'take
possessionand turn Smith. out is being
questioned. ;
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' .' Tax Abatements.
Thefollowing are the remainder of
those tax payers who have received
the $l,000 abatement for army or nivy
service as allowed by law:
John W. Maine, Anna I. Mayhew,
Mary McCormack, Peter McMahon,
Willigrp O. Merritt, Almon S. Merwin,
‘ Francis E. Merwin, Eldridge L. Mitch-
ell,’ warm Mitchell, Charles Murray,
Stephen S. Naphy, Richard Nesbitt,
Willem B. Newcomb, George S. North,’
Eli Northrop, James O’Brien.
Davidf,’VO'Connoi-, Watson Olmstegd,
Lewié’i‘fi.‘ Owens, Marcus L.‘ ‘Pelham,
Anclyef‘gi'Pei-ry, Frank W. Perry, Lor-
enzo '
cey L. Platt, Jesse Pollard, {Catherine
Pomeroy, Henry A. Poyvez, John
Pugsleyi George ' H. Raymond,
George W. Raymond, George R.
2 Redmoild, Seth B. Remington,Char‘es
Orson R. Richmond,
Daniel; Riordan, Mrs. Reuben A.
Rogerd, Reuben M. Rose, S. T.
Ruby, ’Cyrus Ruscoe, Floyd T. Ruscoe,
Edward L. Saunders, William” H.
Saunders, Henry Schnell, Orrin K.
A. .'Reynolds,
' Scofield, Sarah D. Selleck, Francis S.
Seymour, Sarah J. Shelden, Julia Shep-
ard, Samuel B. Sherwood, James F.
Slauson, William P. Smallhorn, Charles
J. Smith, George E. Smith, Henry I,
Smith, Leslie Smith, Sarah E. Smith,
John Spendlove, James. E. Stevens,
James H. Stevens, Giles H. St. John,
Oscar St. John, Christian SWartz,
Joseph Tammany, Augustus G. Taylor,
Estate Nelson Taylor, Eliza J. Thomp-
son, John Tracy, Mary A. Trowbridge,
William H. Verity, Sarah E. Volk,
John Wesson, Selleek A. Waterbury
Sarah A. oWeed, Thomas B. Weed,
George H. Weeks, Alonzo Wheeler,
Esther M. Wheeler, J ohn B. Wheeler,
Edward H. White, G. A. White, S. R.
'Wilcox, George R.~Wilkins, James E.
Wixon, Jacob Wolf, 'Caleb Wood, G.
B. Youngs, Washington Youngs, Wil?
liam’ Zimmerman.
Funeral Notes.
The remains of Mary Rigney who
died at J amesburg, N. J. , will reach her
late home on Orchard street, this city,
to-night. ' The funeralwill be attended
Saturday morning. from St. Mary’s
church.
The funeral of , J asper' P. Nickerson
will be attended from his latevhome on
West Main street to-morrOw afternoon,
Rev. Mr. Wyatt officiating.
The funeral of the late Thomas Lynch
will be attended frorn St. Mary’s church
to-morrow morning. ’
The funeral of Norman Wilson, fath-
er of Oliver E. Wilson of thisZcity, was
attended from his late home in Har-
winton, yesterday afternoon. .
The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles
F. Benedict was attended in Darien,
' . this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Dunning efii;
ciating.
O
A Modest , Editor.
Mary B. , Liver-more asks, .in the
North American Review: “Does the
ideal husband exist ?” He dOes, Mary,
but he isn’t mari'ied yet.—News.
His Christian name is John. “Isn’t
married yet l’f True, but it will be
the fault of the young lady if the .same
‘cOn'dition prevails after Aprillst. *
—Three.pounds "prunes for 25 cents at "
, .J .237?! ,
_ . .‘ Phi-uney,. ,Fletolien Riggs, 2-..-
Sarah L. Pierce, Alfred Platt, 'Chaofii
..Price OneQQef t. I ‘
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Allagnificenl Piano for the Most ‘Populai
.Sollool, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire GOme ' ‘
pally in Fairfleld County. ’
Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or-
fire company? 7
Which one has the most admirers and friends 2 ‘ ,
Doublless 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 is made worth while'lo vote. . There is a
magnificent prize at stake. - ‘ '
- THE GAZETTE Will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the
school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the
most votes. , ' I - I
It. is an instrument of the very finest character It is
beautiful in its workmanship, an ornament Worthy of any
home, and in all its musical qualities it .is unsurpassed. In
every sense it IS a perfect and beautiful instrument—equal to
the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN GOLD.
The contest begins today. The following are the rules
which govern the voting: - ~'
l—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank cou '
pon each can on b
good for one vote. for the school, lodge, societ’y, club orpfire 53:13:
pany the 03mg] (:lf thei 60:11:01]th select—the blank lines in the
coupon .o e e on wi t e name andadcl .
to-day is at the end of this article. I ress The coupon
2—The contest Will close on July 2, and the winnerEnnouncedou July 3.
3—Anyfischool, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is
d—A full record of the voting will—be published up to date every evening
in THE GAZETTE, but votes received after 10 A. M. will not be re-
5 C corded until a day later. . .- ' '
— oupons must be filled out in a. plain handwritin for otherwise blun —
one can not befivoided and votes will be 103%., Blank coupons 2f
course, can not be counted. , '
THE GAZETTE expects a big vote. ' .Fairfield 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.
.llll} i ll SUNS.
THE PIANO OFF RED IS THE Sll
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-
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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.
Name,
Town, . , i A . I
' BATTLE or THE BALLOTS. ; A,
St. Mary’s School..................z...._.................... ......... ..... 349 .,
Hepé Hose Company ...... ..’.....-. ........ ......... ..................... y .............. . ........ 332
Norwalk Yacht Club...... ..... . - ...... , ..... . ......... . ......... ........ . ...... ...294
Welcome Stranger Lodge....... ......... ........... .......150
Pequonoek Pleasure Club......... ............. - .............. .. .......... ' ..... 62
Center School..... ......... . ..... . ....... _ ...... .. .................... ’ ...... . ........ . 39
over River SOhQOl-cu-qu..... ggggg one --------------- o .......... en's-us... nnnnnnnn consortia-counccoongu o. 17
Ploneer Castlevdosvooe' .....u.....‘o..uuu ccccc sass-s nnnnnnnn senescence-ofse-osoaie nnnnnnnnnnnn see sssssssss 13
‘Compo Engine Co._,,Westport...... ...... .. ....... ....... ......... ......... 10
Arion Singing Society_........... . .......... . ....... 4
CatholicUnion Council. ......... . ... (‘3
Uncas Tribe-nun"; iiiiiiiiiii .... ...... ...... ooooo I... ‘ .8 .
NorwalkLi’ederkranz...... ....... ..... » .2_
KnobOutin'g Club ............ .. .. 2
PinOI-ledge Clubs-u-o‘dcono usolosocscl sis-sogpggqsco-s issues-enousn-noooonacho-«scan."casino-3..
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.\ (L. .....ni..nuuuuuuguun"sensuous-unsu-n- sunounnun'uuse-on [sous-lioness... .
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