Vol. VI. Whole No. 1304
A BRIDGEPORT WON.
TheCup Taken Back by the
Visitors.
Norivalk Chess Players Lose the First Game
The Bridgeport Chess Club defeated
' the Norwalk chess players at the Nor-
’ walk club, last night. The score was
5% games to 0:} games in favor of Bridge-
port. The trophy Wits a silver cup,
which represents the championship of
Fairfield county, and is Open for con-
test by chess teams from any place in
the county, provided such teams shall
contain at least six members.
It was 12:30 o’clock before the last
game was concluded. That was be-
tween Gotthardt and Baldwin, the cap-
tains. Dr. Baldwm is the champion of
Norwalk. Mr. Gotthardt fills a similar
position in Bridgeport. The game‘was
fought to a draw and the last pawn.
Up to this time Bridgeport was one
game ahead, or 6 to 5. The game be-
tween the champions therefore deter-
mined whether the evening’s play
should result in a draw or a victory.-
It was watched with a great deal of
interest.
The draw was a foregone conclusion
for a great number of moves, barring
error from which the play of neither
man was altogether free. Nevertheless
when the draw was finally accomplished
the result was hailed with acclamma-
tion by the Bridgeport players and re-
ceived with great good nature by their
opponents. The latter could afford to
be magnanimous, because they had
been victorious in three previous" con-
tests.
The following is the score:
NORWALK. BRIDGEPORT.
Baldwin, A. H , 11,— Gotthardt, .5
Merriweather, 0 Emery, 1
Magrander, 1 Cate, 0
Mulvihill, 0 Challenger, .1
Vogel, 0 Wilson, 1
.Warren, 1 Cogswell; 0
Maples, 0 Rogers, 1
Adams, E. S. 0 Beach, 1
Moran, 1 Norman, 0
Baldwin, W. H., 1 Northrop, 0
Hein, , 1 Palmer, 0
Adams, A. B., 0 l‘hompson, 1
Total, 5%. Total, 6%
The Bridgeporters took the cup home
with them but Norwalk will try and
take it away sometime within the next
two weeks. The games will be played
in the rooms of the Bridgeport Chess
Club.
Cid Rube Tanner.
Music Hall attraction last evening
was John J. Black, supported by a
clever company, in the four act comedy-
drama, “Old Rube Tanner,” Mr. Black
in the title role gave an excellent ex-
hibition of character acting and is a
comedian of merit. Several specialties
were introduced which added much to
the comedy portion of the play. The
company remains Tuesday and Wed-
nesday and should meet with excellent
business. Matinee every day.—Wilkes-
Barre (Pa.) Times. V
Old Rube Tanner will appear at the
Norwalk Opera House, February 26th
and 27th. ‘
Was Fatally Assaulted.
William Whalen, local agent of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance 00., was
found suffering-in his room at Stamford
yesterday morning. He told the physi-
cian and the Chief of Police that he
had been assaulted by some unknown
on Pacific street. He died before the
nature of his injuries, which were in-
ternal, was learned.
It has since been ascertained that he
died of alcoholism and rupture.
Co
Court Cases.
The following cases are docketed for
trial in the Superior Court at Bridge-
port, to-morrow : City of Norwalk vs.
George C. Lockwood; Norwalk and
South Norwalk Electric Light company
vs. City of South N orwalk ; Stevens vs.
Tramway Company, (this is the case
brought for damages by heirs Of 0. R.
Mumford.) The Norwalk divorce cases
are Tuttle vs. Tattle; and Raymond vs.
Raymond. ’
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Further Evidence of Guilt.
Theodore Mayhew who was fined $25
and costs by Judge Hubbell for in-
decent exposure, and who took an
appeal to the Superior court, has with-
drawn the appeal and settled up with
the request that the matter of his settle-
ment be kept quiet. He paid into the
court between $30 and $35.
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The Meeting Was Adjourned.
The attendance at the meeting called,
at the Y. M. C. A- roams last night, for
the purpose of considering the subject
of forming a joint' stock company to
erect a new Y. M. C. A. building, was
4 ' so sparsely attended that the meeting.
was‘adjourned for one week.
THE ONLY EIGHT—PAGE ONE-CENT. DAILY IN THE WORl/g/ALKS.
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Norwich Gives the old Soldiers
a Warm Welcome. »
Commander Brewer’s Annual Address.
'l he annual encampment ofrthe de-
partment of Connecticut G. A. R. open-
ed at Norwich yesterday afternOon.
At 2 o’clock a business meeting was held
routine business being transacted.
Commander in Chief Ivan N. Walker,
of Indiana, was presented to the meet-
ing and made a congratulatory address.
He‘Was followed by Q'iarn-rmiister Gen-
eral J. W. Burst, of Cii.cu._o Eugmss-
ed reSOlutious were presented to Past
Department Commanders Isaac B. Hyatt
and Selah G. Blakeman and badges
to Assistant Adjutant General Thatch-
er and Assistant Quartermaster Gen»
eral W. E. Morgan.
mander John M. Brewer, of Norwich,
made his annual address in the course
of which he said:
“ The report of the assistant adj utant
general shOWs a membership of 6,208,
a. loss of 435 over last year. Three
posts‘have surrendered charters. This
reduction in membership of posts has
not materially diminished our strength
numerically for members formerly be-
longing to such posts have joined others
in this vicinity.
“ The report of the assistant quarter-
master general shows ,a cash balance in
banks to the credit of the department
of $3,635.07, a gain of $277.72 over last
year.
“ The judge advocate’s duties have
not been onerous. During the past
year not a case was referred to him for
judgment.
"No more hard working, sympathetic
or patriotic band of women was ever
organized than the Women’s Relief
corps. Their timely assistance and co-
operation has been of great value in en-
couraging the comrades by financial
aid and sympathy. ‘
“The Sons of Veterans that have
handed themselves together should re-
ceive our active support. They will
guard and protect principles that we
fought for with fidelity and devotion.
“Following the example of posts in
some of the neighboring states Sedg-
wick post organized a citizens corps.
From their experience it has been of
benefit in moulding public opinion
favorably to the cause.
“Fitch’s home for soldiers is an insti-
tution in which we can well feel a just
pride. ‘
“During the past year we have lost
by death 12l comrades, an increase of
of 21 from the last yearly report.”
The campfire at the Broadway theatre
in the evening was intensely patriotic.
Commander L. A. Gallup, of the Sedge-
wick Post, acted as toast master. After
a prayer by Chaplin T. C. Druley,
Mayor Harwood .of Norwich made an
address of welcome. It was responded
to by Commander A. B. Beers. The
theatre was crowded to its doors, and it
was estimated that at one time fully
1,000 people were in attendance. Be-
fresh ments were a part of the campfire,
in which the ladies assisted in the serv-
ing.
no.
Driving Test.
Andrew J. Seymour, the world’s
greatest mind reader, human thought
magnet and spirit medium, will, on
Monday noon next from~ the Norwalk
hotel give his London Sensational Driv-
ing Test free to the public. (
Mr. Seymour, while blindfolded,
seated alone on the carriage seat, will
drive a two. four, or six horse team
through the crowded thoroughfare,
avoiding all obstructions. ,
Seymour, prior to this most wonder-
ful test, will place himself in a limp,
weak, mesmeric condition of suspended
animation, and while in this comatose
state, as it were, he will drive the com-
mittee of journalists, doctors, lawyers
or skeptics, no matter who they may
be, to the direct spot and find the article
that has previously been hidden by the
committee. Seymour’s Drive Test is
the feat that all Europe went wild over.
See it.
Ellinwood Players.
A fair-sized audience assembled at
the Opera House last night to witness
the presentation of Dr. J ek yl and Mr.
Hyde by the Ellinvvood Players. The
titled characters were well assumed by
Mr.'Ellinwood and other characters
in the cast filled their“ parts satis-
factorily. The specialties were warmly
applauded. The $10 bill was awarded
Constable Hunt, be having the dupli-
cate of the lucky number announced.
The companyopens in Ansonia tic-night.
éPor the next thirty days! Raymond
& Sons, Main street, will sell furniture
at 10 per cent. discount for cash. 1302 2t
Departmunt Com--
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Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, February 20, 1896.
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NATIONAL DAPlTAL.
The House Pension Committee
Report Favorably in Grant-
Eng Miss Juliette Betts '
a Pension.
Mrs. Hill Nominated for One of the National
Vice-Presidents ofthe D. A. R.
GAZETTE’S BUREAU, )
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET \
WASHINGTON. FEB. 19. i
The house pension Committee without
a dissenting vote agreed to-duy to re—
port favorably the bill to give Miss
Juliette Betts of Norwalk a pension of
$12 a month. The bill was introduced
several weeksjago by Mr. Hill.
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The Connecticut caucus of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution held
at the Cochran this morning, unani-
mously re-elected Mrs. Sara Thomson
Kinney of New Haven as state regent.
Mrs. E. J. Hill, Norwalk was nominated
for one of the national vice-presidents.
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In the‘Senate to-rlay the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was
passed without any material amend-
ment and an agreement was made then
that the Cuban resoutions shall be
taken up at 2 o’clock tomorrow.
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The bill extending for ten years from
March 3 next, the time within which
suits may be brought to vacate and an-
nul patents illegally or erroneously is-
sued upon public lands, was passed by
the House to-day.
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A Little Blizzard.
A small blizzard visited this city last
evening. It was of short duration but
was a "bummer” while itlasted. About
5 o’clock, the skies darkened and in a
. few minutes there wash: wind 2 ciggrea‘t
velocity which sent the dirt and other
objects scurrying through the air in a
blindingfury. A snow-cloud then burst
and for a time it looked as if a blizzard
of the 1888 brand had struck the town.
At630 o’clock the clouds had disap-
peared and the moon and stars shone
out in all their brightness. The cold
increased during the night and before
morning'the “indicators” on thermom-
eters threatened to reached the zero
mark. It is clear and cool today and
altogether a model winter’s day. ’ '
“The Cotton King.”
William A. Brady will bring his melo-
dramatic production, “The Cotton
King” to Hcyt’s Theatre, to-nighr.
The play has been seen in New York,
Boston, Chicago, where it played in
each city over 100 nights to large busi-
ness. It is said to be a presentation of
melodrama, massive in scenery and
mechanical efl'ects and practical illus- ‘
trations of the large cotton mills of
Manchester, England. The story is of
intense human interest. Manager
Brady has secured an exceptional strong
company, and an excellent performance
is promised.
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Pensions. '
Original—ls:azR.Newbon, Hartford,
Carlos A. Neal, Bristol. Additional—
Cyrus Booth, West Strattord. Increase
John E. Albro, Poquonock.
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DARIEN.
An order was issued in thé Superior
Court yesterday afternoon directing
Selectmen Klinefelter, Mackey and
Waterbury to' convene a special town
meeting on or before Feb. 27, for the
purpose of electing a tax collector in
place of John H. Whitney deceased. In
case the meeting is not called. the select-
men are cited to appear in the Superior
Court, Feb. 28, at 10 a. m. to show
cause why the order is not chmplied
with. The order was granted upon an
application of John H. Selleck and
twenty-two others, presented through
their counsel, Mr. Cummings, of Stam-
ford. The application recites how the
vacancy in the Office occurred and states
that the selectmen, although properly
' petitioned, neglected and refused to call
a town meeting as the law requires.
Copies of the order were served upon
the selectmen. »
Darien’s hook and'ladder truck has
been ordered in Seneca Falls, N. Y. It,
is to be of Ramsey make. It is now in
the course of construction, and will be
ready for delivery in a few weeks. It
will contain four ladders with the usual
accessories, and will have facilities for»
carrying the fire-extinguishers already
purchased. Suitable quarters for stor-'
ing the apparatus will be obtained in
time for receiving it on its arrival.
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‘ ’ Advertise in the GAZETTE.
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i TARIFF BILL REPORT
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The Measure Will Soon Be Taken Up
' by the National Senate. '
SENATOR CARTER To SPEAK.
iiI'r. run of New York Gives a. Big at
{Signer-s of Petitions—Diplomatic Ap-
’ propriation Bill Passed—Rou-
tine Work of the House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.—Soon after the
senate session opened today Mr. Hill
(Dem., N. Y.) spoke concerning the 'hun—
dreds of petitions he was receiving from
all. parts of the countryas to the prohibi-
tion of the sale of beer at Ellis island,
where immigrants are landed. The sena-
tor said he could not see why the sale of
beer to immigrants was a serious matter.
“I am inclined to believe,” said Mr. Bill,
“that a glass of beer would be very Wel-
come to these immigrants when landing
in this country.”
This vast petitioning effort, proceeded
Mr. Hill, by well meaning but misguided
people was evidence of the extreme puritan-
ism, the extreme Rooseveltism, in progress
in, New York. It was part of the crusade
now going on. Mr. Hill said he had re-
ceive many other petitions urging con-
grels to adopt a “Sunday rest law” for
the District of Columbia. He could not
seeth interest the people of New York
hadin Sunday rest in the District of Co-
lumbia, “unless it be,” said Mr. Hill
with scorn, “to restrain their senators and
members of congress in Washington.”
The senator said he fully appreciated the
sacred right of petition. But in these days
of the telegraph and the press there was
not the same need for this Observance as
in the past. He felt that most of the pe-
titions coming to congress were packed
away. .
”They go to junk dealers,” suggested
Mr. Allen sotto voce.
Mr. Wolcott, chairman of the commit-
tee cn postofiices and postroads, in pre-
senting a bill concerning fourth class mail
matter said it was designed to cover man-
ifest abuse. The government department
senij huge consignments of freight, weigh-
ing} at times 1,200 and 1,400 pounds,
thrdugh the mails free of charge. It re-
quired at times that the doors of postal .
cars; be removed and the cars transformed
into? freight cars. The bill restricted gov-
ernment packages to four pounds unless
the matter was written or printed.
The Tarifl‘-Bill.. ., ,
Mr. Carter, one of the four Republicans
who recently voted against taking up the
tariff bill, precented the following: “Re-
solved, That the' bill H.‘ R. 2749 (farm
bill) reported by the committee on finance
with amendments be recommitted to that
committee for further consideration.”
Mr. Carter announced he would call up
the resolution next Monday to address the
senate. In the meantime the resolution
went to the table. 7 '
Mr. Lodge presented a fesolution direct-
ing the finance committee to investigate
and report on circumstances attending the
sale of United States bonds during 1894,
3.895 and 1896 and the disposition of the
proceeds of such sales. The resolution
went over. It is substantially the same
as the one which lost its parliamentary
status yesterday by Mr.‘ Hill’s speech car-
rying the debate up to 2 o’clock except
that it directs the finance committee, in-
stead of a special committee, to make the
investigation.
The senate then passed the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill and agreed
to take up the Cuban resolution at 2
o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
In the House.
Some routine business was transacted
at the Opening of the house today. ’ The
bill which was under consideration when
the house adjourned yesterday to extend
for five years the time within which suits
might be brought to vacate and annul
patents to public lands issued under rail-
road, Mexican or other special agents was
called up by Mr. Lacey, chairman of the
committee on public buildings and
grounds.
“’here Americans Lag Behind. '
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.—-If English and
French business houses can afford to pay
their traveling agents on_ the isthmus oi
Panama. $12,000 a year, including ex-
penses, why cannot American firms do as
well? is the question put by United States
Consul General Vifquain in Panama to
the state department, treating of the un-
satisfactory rate of progress made by
Americans in Obtaining business on the
isthmus. The consul general says that
this cannot be done by correspondence,
and he suggests that our merchants by
combination maintain a hous’e'of samples
at Panama where their goods may be seen
by the people and ordered through a resi-
dent agent.
Government Railroad Ownership. _
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20—14 strong argu-
ment for government ownership of rail-.
Ways is contained in a report to the state
department by United States Commercial
Agent Moore at Weimar upon the Prussian
railroad system. He shows that last year
the gross receipts from these railways were
$244,467,174, or more than half of the en
tire revenues of the state. The net carn-
ings, deducting $53,240,600 interest on
working capital and sinking fund, were
$5I,051,000, which will be turned into the
treasury for the use of the state. This
sum is larger than the income derived
from taxes of all kinds.
A Market For \Vlieat Growers.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-—Last' year Chil-
ean wheat to the amount of 1,185,02C
bushels was imported into Peru. United
States Consul Jastremski at Callao, who
reports the fact to the state department,
says that this wgeat is not well adapted to
the making of Lhite bread or pastry, and
it cannot be a. comparison with California
white wheat, which might easily ccm~
mand the Peruvian market if there Were
a line of direct steam communication dOWn
the coast.
Advertise now and catch the spring
trade.
Price One Cent.
DUB HUNDHD DULLAH PHIZ‘ l 1
A, Magniiioent Piano for the Most Poiiular
School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com-
' pony iii Fairlield .County. A
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.
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 UPRIGHT PIANO 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 today.
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, bafilled- outwith. the name and address. - The coupon
today is atthe-end of this article. -
2—The contest will close on J ulv 2, and the winner announced on July 3.
3—Anyrsclgiio], lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is
e igi e. ‘
4—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—
corded until a. day later.
5—Coupons must be filled out in a plain handwriting, for otherwise blund-
ers can not be av01ded 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.
All} it SUNS.
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THE PIANO OFF RED IS THE Si}
It is a piano made upon honor’and sold upon merit. A1
party buying one does not get merely a handsome case ' He
gets a thorough musical instrument.
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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i Name,
i - Town,
BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS.
Hope Hose Company.. .............................................................................. 1000
St. Mary’s School ............ . .................................................................... . ..... .728
Norwalk Yacht Club ................................................. . ........ . ............. .... ...... 452
Welcome Stranger Lodge ............................................ . ...................... ......340
Pequonock Pleasure Club. ................ '. ........ 97
Center School ................... . ................................................. .71
Over River School........ ............................................ . .
Pioneer Castle........ . .............................. . ..............
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Compo Engine 00., Westport ............................................................ . ........... 10 ,
Arion Singing Society ........ .........:‘ ........................ . .......... - . ........... ............ . 4 -
Catholic Union Council ...... ............. ........ ........................... 3
Uncas Tribe ............... ............ . .......... . ............................................... . 3
._ NorwalkLiederkranz ........................ ................. ..... 2
Knob Outing Club. ............................. . ................. . ..... ....... 2
Pine Lodge Club.... ........................ . ..................... ............. ......... ' g
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THE GAZETTE pro- .
The following‘are the rules
The tone of the instru '
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