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Price One Cent.
‘ NATIONAL CAPITAL
Secretary Morgan Fiercely At-
tacked in the Senate.
Comptroller Bowler Also Comes in for a
Severe Scoring.
GannTrn’s BUREAU. _)
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET >
WASHINGTON. FEB. J 6.
The House only was in session Satur-
day. '
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The Agriculture appropriation bill
was the chief subject under considera-
tion and severe attacks were made on-
Secretary Morton for his stubborn reg
fusal to obey an act of Congress re-
quiring the purchase and distribution
of seeds.
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Comptroller Bowler also came in for
a severe scoring for setting himself up
above the power of Congress and re-
fusing to allow payments of money to
be made voted by act of Congress.
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The treasury up' to Saturday p. 111.
had received on account of the last loan
$62,988,746 in gold.
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,w x3bill introduced by Congressman
Ohmmings provides that printers who
enlist in the army shall, when detailed
to work at their trade, receive $1 per
day in addition to their pay during the
detail.
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Senator Hawley’s bill amends exist-
inglaWs in regard to selling certain
articles at cost prices, for cash, and
provides that such sales of stores may
be made on credit “only to officers and
men who have not been paid.”
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This week in the Senate will be de~
voted to action on appropriation bills
and discussion of our relations with
foreign poWers.
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There is nothing in sight in the House
but appropriation bills. When the
House adjourned on Saturday general
debate had been conclued on the Agri-
cultural Appropriation bill.
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Senator Frye of Maine, the new pres-
ident protempore of the Senate, will
read to that body next Saturday Wash-
ington’s farewell address.
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At nearly all the banquets held in
various cities of the Union in honor of
the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln,
some reference was made to one or all
of the many candidates for the Repub-
lican Precldentia'l nomination. But
there was one Lincoln banquet at which
the name of a Presidential candidate
was not mentioned and in which the
question of politics did not enter. This
was the fourteenth annual banquet of
the District of Columbia Commandery
of the Loyal Legion. Here the Monroe
doctrine .shared the honors with the
memory of Lincoln. Senator Hawley
and ex—Senator Manderson of Nebraska
both former Commanders of this Com-
mandery, waved the American flag and
fiaunted it in the face of England, and
promised that the clayeleran officers
who marched forth in 1861 would march
again for that flag, if necessary. Poli-
tics were not referred to, but‘the air
was blue with patriotism, and when
Senator Hawley stood on achair‘and
sang “Auld Lang Syne” the veterans
tramped out of the banquet room ready
and willing to fight again and die.
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The Cotton King.
The character of Elsie Kent, “the
pet of the mill,” in “The Cotton King”
which comes to Hoyt’s Theatre next
Thursday evening is one of the sweet-
est yet most, pathetic creations of the
modern melodrama. It is a per-
sonage which appeals strongly to the
hearts of women, and is one of the
pivotal figures of this most successful
play.
Banks Elected.
The election in Fairfleld Saturday
for the purpose of choosing a judge of
probate to succeed the late William B.
Glover, resulting in the choice of El-
more 8. Banks, who out of a total of
641 votes casts, received 401 against 239
for his opponent, E. Livington Wells.
As Mr. Banks‘ is a Republican, and
the town generally Democratic, this
was somewhat of a5 surprise. It also
evinced Mr. Banks’ great popularity.
The new judge isa member of the
law firm of Banks & Keeler, Bridgeport.
He is a young man, and only graduated
from Yale last year, but is in every way
qualified to fill the office.
At present he is tbwn clerk and tax
collector, but will probably resign both
positions. '
- Advertise in thej‘Gazette.”
5
PiONEER’S PIG PARTY.
Charles J. Betts’ Prize Furnishes a Supper
for the Company and the Ellin-
wood Troupe.
During the stay of the Ellinwood
players in this city a prize pig was
offered to the laziest man in Norwalk
and by a popular vote the pig was
awardezl to Charles J. Betts a member
of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder com-
pany. Before Mr. Bet-ts had a chance
(301001; the pi: squarely in the face
brother members of the comp-any
”stole” him. '
Not satisfied with being guilty of
theft they slaughtered the pig and in-
vited the owner to partake 0' him as
the central piece dc resistance of a
supper—dinner-breakl‘ast given at the
company’s parlors Saturday evening-
morning and in order to make the
meeting the more interesting the Ellin-
wood Players were invited to be pres-
ent and witness the carving of their
advertising card as embellished with
salads and all that goes to make a. small
pig the source of jollificatiou and some-
thing in an epicurian sense “altogether
lovely.”. '
The Eilinwoud company'came to the
house after playing “Jack Shepard”
with Miss Mai Lewis in the title role to
a large and well-pleased audience. De-
void of the glint and glitter of the stage
the following members of the company
were warmly welcomed by Captain
Morris who escorted them to the parlors
with a Chesterfieldian grace: Mr. and
Mrs. Ellinwood, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
McDougal, Miss Alma Lewis, Miss Eva
Bell and Messrs. Marsh, Seymour and
Crossman.
After an informal reception the
guests wereescorted to the “lower re-
gions" where a handsomely dressed
table heavily freighted with salads, etc.,
was held down by the pig.
Without undue ceremony and with
proverbial oelerity Captain Morris and
his company had the “eaters” placed
within sight of the poor little pig which
had sacrificed its life on the altar of
laziness. ’
It was noticed that Captain Morris
sat at the west end of the table while
the victim, Mr. Bette, nervously oc-
cupied a chair at the extreme east end.
Two reporters were seated opposite the
purveyors of comedy-tragedy and dis-
pensers of barrels of money, and at
their left a thorough line of what goes
with the make up of an entertaining
theatrical company, were seated.
Dave Seymour, the gentleman who
has been at work in the interest of the
local tailors in the matter of sewing on
buttons, came in late he having been in
different parts of the town returning
the ,buttons which had been picked up '
on the floor of the Opera House during
the company’s engagement here.
The dinner was plain, substantial and
good. Each cover received a section
of the pig, a feather in the caps of chefs
Austin and Marks who had not r‘cck-
oned withouttheir host. a-
The theatrical guests who all come
from the west—of N orwalk—tasted the
chowder and were thrown into the
seventh heaven of happiness, and de-
plenished their dishes with a grace wor-
thy of commendation.
“ Aftermath” and “post prandial ’ ’
speeches were made by Captain Morris,
victim Betts, and members of the Ellin-
wood company. .
After the disappearace of the pig and
its accessories the :partyj adjourned to
the parlors of the company where mem-
bers of the Ellinwood troupe enter-
tained those present with the special-
ties they have used during the past
week in making themselves popula
with Norwalk audiences. >
The irrepressible Dave Seymour who
had an engagement in New York at
11:30 became imbued with. the spirit of
the occasion and so far forgot himself
in delighting others with his originali-
ties as to interpret the 11:30 as meaning
Sunday morning.
The Pioneers are to be congratulated
on the success of their “pig party” and
to none more than another is the suc-
cess credited than to Captain Morris,
Lieutenant McGann, and more espec-
ially William J. Powell and Frank
Ryan.
The Pioneers have accepted an invi-
tation to attend in full uniform, the
entertainment to be given by the com-
pany at the Opera House next Tuesday
night. . ‘
What Was Paid.
The official records of the state go to
show that in the expenditures made by
~the towns of Connecticut for Bounties,
etc, in the filling of their quotas of
troops in the War of the Rebellion,
Norwalk paid out a' total of , 373.967.91;
New Canaan $15,399.71; Wilton $26.-
550.58; Darien $18,660.86; Westport
$41,595.06», Westonl$10,000; Ridgefield
$45,684.63; Bethel $18,830; Danbury
$134,816 and Stamford $37,486.75.
Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, February 17, 1896.
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Consolidated Freight Trains
"Collide Near Hartford.
The Caboose Burned lip.
There was a rear-end collision at
the Consolidated railroad between two
freight trains, which left New Eat'en
for Springfield within 15 minutedof each
other, yesterday afternoon. The first
train had reached Parkville and had
stopped to side track a carload of coal
forctho tube works, when the second
train dashed into it from the rear.
The coupling of the coal car was bent
in such 'a manner that in was impossible
to cut the car out from its place in the
middle of the train. While the whole
crew of the train were working at the
coupling the second freight train dashed
up and crashed into the caboose.
The caboose and three cars of the first
train were thrown from the tracks and
smashed into kindling wood. Several
cars of the second train Were derailed
and smashed. The caboose of the first
train took fire and Was burned up.
Three other cars were slightly scorched.
A fire alarm was rung in at Hartford,
but the fire had burned out before the
fireman reached the scene of the wreck.
A brakeman {who jumped from the
second train and sustained a severe
sprain was the only man injured.
The first train was in charge of Con-
ductor Johnson and Engineer West of
New Haven. The second train was
manned by Engineer Spencer and
Conductor Dailey, both of Hartford.
Now Have an Annex. _
The Hill & Hubbell Lumber company
of this city has purchased the old
Staples lumber-yard at Westport, of F.
M. Raymond. The yard will be in
charge of James Hall a member [and
the present secretary of the company.
in telephonic communication with the
main office in this city.
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Mr. Keith Wins.
The Ellinwood Players presented in
an acceptable manner the play of Jack
Sheppard to a crowded audience in the
Opera House, Saturday night. The
company will play a two nights’ en-
gagement at the same place on Tuesday
and Wednesday. The Pioneers will be
present on opening night in a body.
The prize will be a pig. Saturday
night, Walter Keith held the lucky
number that drew the barrel of money.
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Y. M. C. A.
The Song Service of the Y. M. C. A.
in the Opera House yesterday afternoon
.was well attended. A pleasing pro-
gramme was presented. G. H. Hirst
sang in asplendid manner an illustra-
ted solo entitled "The Holy City.”
The Handel quartette gave several
pleasing selections. There was a reci-
tation by Secretary Jackson entitled
“The Workhouse” which was heartily
appreciated. Stercopticon Vlews of
scenes in foreign land were a source of
delight. Secretary Jackson gave a
happy and instructive address to young
men. The collection amounted to
$17.17.
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Missionary Sermon.
Rev. Dr. Beard preached an able
sermon yesteaday from Dr. Noble’s
pulpit on the general subject of Home
and Foreign Missions. His text was
1st Corinthians, 3d, 11th.—-“ For other
foundation can no man lay than that is
laid, which is Christ Jesus.”
The venerable, but phenominaily
mentally and physically vigorous, Rev.
Dr. Seward came up from the twin city
with Dr. Beard and was an interested
listener. . ‘
In the evening a Union Service em-
bracing the Methodist, Baptist and
Grace churches, was held inlthis ancient
church. _
To-nlght’s Events.
A reading by Rev. Charles M. Sélleck
of advance sheets of his forthcoming
history of Norwalk at the Norwalk
Club parlors.
Concord Division, S. of T. will enter-
tain Friendship Division of New. Ca-
naan, at Concord’s rooms in the GA-
ZETTE building.
Wooster Lodge I. O. 0. F., of New
Canaan and Butler Lodge of South
Norwalk will be the guests of Our
Brothers Lodge. Ten candidates will
ride the goat to the third “station” in
Odd Fellowship, and a banquet will
follow. ’ ,
“Ben Hurr” will be beautifully illus-
trated at the Opera House for the
benefit of the Y. M. C. A.
The city council will meet to-night. ‘ _
He will take charge to-morrow and be ,
Going to Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport Farmer is authority
for the statement that Thomas Ward of
this city is soon to remove his home
and hat factory to that city.
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Real Estate.
' The Commercial Record credits Nor-
walk with seven real estate sales last .
week, and mortgages to the amount of
$14,965.
_, Served Hot Coffee.
_ {The Street Railway. company had a
liberal Supply of hot coffee on hand at
the station this morning, with which
motormen and conductors were re-
freshed as they returned from their
several trips.
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_ Annual Meétingg
Thefifth annual meeting of the Con--
necticut Pomological Society will be
held in Jewell Hall, . Hartford on the
55th and 26th of this month. Mr. Edwin
Hoyt of New Canaan, is one of the vice-
prepidents and chairman of the commit-
tee-on business and legislation.
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Failed to ,Work.
On the occasion of the fire at the
.jhouse on Mechanic street, Saturday
afternoon, an attempt to send in an
ala‘rm frombox 15 failed to work and
this accounts for the absence at the
fire of the Phoenix Engine boys. Super-
intendent Hoyt of the fire alarm system
says that the fault was not in the box
but was caused by a short circuit of the
cable in the pipe which connects the
bog, probably the result of an electric
light wire connection.
Union Service.
The Union services at the First Con-
grjagational church last evening drew a
l ge attendance and the exercises were
of bu unusually interesting and instruc-
tivk character. A. most delightful exhi-
bi_ on of the Christian unity of the Nor-
walk churches and of scriptural broth-
erly love, was manifest throughout.
The exercises were concluded by the
benediction being pronounced from the
pulpit by Rev. Mr. Watkins.
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They Co South.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Meeker propose
to leave Norwalk on Friday next for a
trip and visit to Mr. Meeker’s daughter
in Pennsylvania and after celebrating
Washington’s birth-day anniversary
and Sunday there, to go to Washington
on Monday and pass several days at the
National Capital. They will of course,
visit our Congressman Hill and join in
the general congratulations at his bril-
liant and: phenomenal success as a new
member of the Nation’s Legislature.
The Sick.
Joseph B. Ells of Camp street, is con-
valescent of a severe attack of bron-
chitis.
Joseph Osterbanks is sick with the
grip.
Water Commissioner Frederick Mead
was reported this morning as being
somewhat better.
Mrs. Charles Beers is confined to her
home on Westport avenue with a severe
attack of chills and fever.
Mrs. Charles A. Burr is convalescent
of a serious illness.
O
DARIEN.
Leave your order for the EVENING
GAZETTE with Frank Van Scoy.
Mrs. Ralph Birchard is quite sick
with the grip.
Mrs. F. M. Nelson is a guest of Mrs.
Edward Hall.
The Catholic church society will give
a concert and dance in the Town Hall
this evening.
Among the cases on the Criminal I
Superior Court docket for trial this
term is that of George Van Naultz for.
burglary.
The Rev. Mr. Uterly preached" to a
large congregation of Unitarians at
Eagle hall last evening. '
George Bailey has returned from a
visit with his mother in New York
state. ‘
Mr. and Mrs. William Wurtze will
give a, reception at their home on the
22d. -
' The Kings Daughters will meet with
Mrs. E. A. Hall to-night. '
The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold a Qauker sociable Sat-
urday evening.
Rev. William Pray, of Rye, N. Y.,
will deliver his lecture “Sherman to the
Sea,” at the M. E. church to-morrow
evening.
Selectman Klinefelter has not as yet
called that town meeting. '
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rington’s. tf
e—Flou‘r 50 cents a bag at Bettgzclr2 Far-
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For. the corresponding week r
_ . last year there were ten sales.
Parkville on the Hartford division of 1 .
DUB HUNUH I] lllllllll PRIZ ! ‘
A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular-
School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com-
pany in Fairlield County.
Which is our most popular school, lodge,
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 is made worth while to vote. There is a,
magnificent prize at stake. ,
THE GAZETTE Will give A $400 UPRIGHTTPIANO to the
school, lodge, society, 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 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 to-day. The following are the rules
which govern the voting:
society, club or
1—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon being
goodfor 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,
. today is at the end of this article. , . _ .~_
2—9The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3-.
3—Anylsclkigol, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is
e 1g1 e. _
4—A full record of the voting will be published up to date every evening
in'TnE 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. 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.
.Elfl ll SUNS.
THE PIANO UFF RED IS THESE
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. '
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Name,
Town,
BATTLEOFTHE BALLOTS.
Hope Hose Company .................................................................................. 775
Norwalk Yacht Club ........ . ..................................... ....... . .. ...... 423
St. Mary’s School ................................................... . .................... ....364
Welcome Stranger Lodge..... ........................................................... . . .240
Pequonock Pleasure Club. ....... . .................... . ........... . ................................. . 97
Over River School.......... ................................................................. . .......... . 67
Center School .................................. ........-__-.., .................. _ ..... ........... 46
Pioneer Castle.... ................................. ............................................ ..... 13
Compo Engine 00., Westport .......................... .- ........... , .................................. 1 9
Arion Singing Society. ...... ............. . ....................................................... . 4
Catholic Union Council ........................... ........ .......................... 3
Uncas Tribe ... ............................................ . 3'
NorwalkLiederkranz.... .................... ................ ..................... . ........... 2
Knob Outing Club. ............... ..... ... ............... ......... ., ....... . 2
PinevLedge Club .................................... . .......... ............ ..... . ...... 2 j
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