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Vol. VI. Whole N0. 1308
. THE Bunion. _
Judge Wheeler’s Reasons for
Sustaining the Commission-
ers in the Barnes Case.
Some Good Suggestions Made.
Judge Wheeler in his decision sus-
taining the County Commissioners in
then refusal to issue a license to Mar-
garet Barnes says:
“Upon the foregoing facts the appli-
cant is not a suitable person to have a
license, neither is the place a suitable
place, nor will it be until its present
reputation shall have departed. The
conduct of this place, during either the
pendency of Mrs. Barnes’ license or
since the refusal of her application is
sufficient to sustain this decision.
“Let a judgment be entered affirming
the decision and dismissing the appeal.
“It appeared in evtdence in this case
that the application was defective ,in
form and that no opportunity had ever
been given the applicant to correct the
same.
“It also appeared in evidence that
the county commissioners had never
given the applicant an opportunity to
be heard or a chanca to disprove such
conclusions as their examination had
led them to. This was manifestly in
this case as it would be in almost any
case that could be imagined, irregular
and unfair to the applicant.
“All decisions of even quasi judicial
tribunals should be preceded by a fair
and impartial hearing; the formality of
the hearing may be limited, but the
fullness of the opportunity t) be heard
should be undisputed. .
“It also appeared in.the evidence that
two of the commissioners had person-
ally examined the place in question;
such a course cannot be too highly com-
mended and ought, in each case, be
followed.
“From the consideration of this case
I am led to make the following sugges-
tions in reference to the method of
granting licenses, a general observance
of which will givethe commissioners
and applicants greater certainty in the
justness of their decisions and lessen
the number of appeals of this character
to this couit.
“No application for a license should
be considered by the County commis-
sioners which does not entirely comply
with the law. _‘
“In case an application does not com-
ply with the law, it should be forthwith
returned to the applicant with notice of
its non-compliance with the law.
“Each applicant should be required
to satisfy the County commissioners
that the law has been complied with
before the application is considered.
“The forms of application in use
should be changed so that the answers
and affidavit of applicants should cover
the provisions and requirements of the
law.
“The commissioners should keep in
their office a complete record of their
doings thereon, and such information
in reference"to the same as they may
deem important, properly indexing
both the applicant and lim- plum , so
that by reference to the records a com-
plete history, from year to year, of
both the applicant and the place may
be had.
‘ ‘l‘he commissioners should visit each
new place for which application for a
license is made, before issuing the same.
“It would be ample if one commis-
sioner should visit each place and re-
port to the board, and preferably, the
the commissioner who does not reside
in the locality of the place examined.
“No application for a license should
be refused until the applicant had been
given full and reasonable opportunity
to be heard.
“Until the County Commissioners
have granted each applicant a full and
reasonable opportunity to be heard,
they should not hereafter be permitted
to appear in the Superior court, upon
an appeal, and no such appearance
should, ordinarily, be had except in
cases where no remonstrance has been
filed, and not then until the court has
been satisfied that the interests of the
public require an appearance by the
County Commissioners.” '
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Anniversaries.
The Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
will hold anniversary exercises at their
hall in the GAZETTE building to-night.
A literary and musical programme of
excellence has been arranged to be fol-
lowed by a feast of good things in the
edible line. ,
I Sherman Commandery, U. 0. G. C.
willhold anniversary exercises at their
. hall in the GAZETTE building, to-mor-
row night.
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—Advertise in the ‘Gazette.”
A FALSE ALARM.
The Fire Department Called Dut Last Night
By An Accident. ‘
At about 6 o’clock, and during the
heighth of the snowstorm last evening,
the fire alarm struck 32 followed "by a
jumble of twos. The fire department
responded and dragged. their heavy
apparatus down West avenue through
the snow to Merwiu street Some es-
caping steam from a pipe near the shirt
factory led°to the impression that the
building was on fire and connection
with a hydrant was made with hose
from the supply wagon, and Hope Hose
boys also laid a line (if hose from the
corner of West avenue.
It was found that the alarm was a
false one and had been caused by Sup-
erintendent Hoyt, who in testing box
34 adjusted the test switch and pulled
the box but the switch failed to cut the
box out and an alarm was sent in. Mr.
Hoyt succeeded in disconnecting the
box by the time that 32 had been struck
once on the big bell.
Some of the firemen were provoked
at being called out in the storm on a
false alarm, but when the accident was
explained they took it good naturedly
and returned with the appirutus to their
several houses.
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‘ The First Dandelion.
A GAZETTE newsboy who does not
care to have his name published in evi-
dence, assigning as a reason, that his
little sister is sick with the measles,
says that while shoveling a path through
the snow at his home, yesterday after-
noon, he found a dandelion,.and would
have brought it with him but for fear
of spreading a contagious disease. He
had‘ on first finding the flower allowed
his sister to look at and scent it, which
fact occurred to him as he was about to
bring the fi3wer to this city. The lad’s
explanation is filed and the finding of
the first dandelion placed to his credit,
Street Railway Notes
It has been suggested that some ar-
rangement be made with the Street
Railway company whereby members ‘of
the fire department he allowed to ride
free when on theirway to a fire which
might be on the line of the company’s
tracks. .
It is understood that the Street Rail-
way company, with its usual generosity
is willing to give any of the fire. appara-
tus “a hitch” whenever one of their
cars is proceeding in the direction the
fire companies are going in their line
of duty. .
The “danger” lanterns used by the
Street Railway company when repairs
are being made along the line are being
painted red. The company has suffered
a loss of lanterns and take this means
for identification of the same. Parties
who steal lanterns which have been
placed as danger signals may not know
it but they are amenable to the law to
the extent of a States prison sentence.
The New Forage Cap.
The Connecticut military authorities
have decided to issue the new pattern
regular army forage cap to the enlisted
men of the National Guard, and orders
prescribing the new cap as a part of the
equipment will spon be issued. The old
fiat visor forage caps will be called in.
The campaign hats issued last fall will
be retained for field use. Enlisted men
will wear, after the new caps have been
issued. the same style forage caps as
worn by their officers having recently
been prescribed in orders issued by the
adjutant general.
Druggist to Organize.
The several druggist of this city and
South Norwalk met at the store of
Druggist W. A. Vogel last evening, and
held a meeting preliminary to the or-
ganization of a local druggists’ asso-
ciation. The proposition met favor of
all present, and it is believed that ata
meeting to be held on Saturday next
such organization will be completed, as
it is for the benefit of all concerned to
become members.
Changed His Mind.
It is reported that William Louden
wanted for an assault on Thomas Lay-
den at Winnipauk and who has “kept
himself out of sight” since the trouble
happened, has decided to give himself
up and Will walk into custody this after-
noon.
Town Topcis.
“ Town Topics,” a comedy intended
to give cheer and containing a little of
everything, including plot, is the at-
traction at Hoyt’s Theatre next Tuesday
evening. It consists of songs, dances,
melodies and jokes interpreted by a
good company.
—Four pounds ginger snaps 25 cents
at Bette & Farrington’s J 22-tf
iiiiioiiii oiPiiii.
Strothords From Senator
Frye on the Revenue Bill.
Another Bond Issue Talked 0f. ‘
709 EAST CAI'ITOI. STREET
GAZETTE‘S BUREAU. t.
WASHINGTON. FEB. 26. 5
In the Senate to day Mr. Carter spoke
at length on his motion to recommit to
the finance committee the revenue bill
with the silver amendment. .1 He said if
the Commands of the recent elect-ions
mean: any thing they were to restore
republican principles to the statute
books, or offer such legisl tlllUtl to the
executive. and added: “The republi-
can part‘y cannot be convicted of any
reSponSibility for the administration.
Time is not opportune for the republi-
can party to enter into partnership with
the administration and pass up for the
veto of an opposition President a tariff
bill which would prove a perpetual
source of humiliation and annoyance
to it.
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In discussing the bill Mr. Frye said:
“ I have been instructing my constitu-
ents, business men, for the last month
and a half that there was not the slight-
est- posmbility of the House tariff bill
becominga law. I have, known for a
month that it was dead. The business
men of this country ought to conduct
their business with a view to the fact
that it is dead. When the democratic
party of the Senate-and the Populist
party of the Senate both announce that
they by their votes will not support this
tariff bill, it is utterly hopeless for any
republican to undertake to obtain its
consideration. ‘
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In the House Cnairmw time of the
committee on Foreign Afi'iirs has re-
ported a resolution censuring Ambassa-
dor Bay ard for pottions of speeches he
delivered at Edinburgh and Boston.
The minority dissent from the majority
and submit that the resolution ought
not to pass.
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There is already talk both in political
and in financial circles about another
bond issue. Party leaders in Congress
believe that it will be forced on the ad-
ministration before the year is out and
they further believe that the New York
bankers will‘be a party to the pressure
and will profit by the‘new loan. It is
said the President now regrets not hav-
ing sold two hundred millions instead
of one while he was about it. That
would havesit’eiy carried him through
all the contingencies of his remaining
year in office. The people will continue
to ask: Will Congress by refusing all
tariff legislation, make another loan a
certainty ‘9
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U. S. Treasurer Morgan is in New
York io-day. '
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Mrs. Perrine, mother of Mrs. Cleve-
land, is now a guest of the White House.
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Dr. Crofi'ut is to lecture and Mrs.
Milo H. Parsons recite to-night at the
Unity Club.
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On Friday evening a reunion of last
summer’s Clark Party, European excur-
sionists in Washington, is to be held at
the residence of Dr. Crofi‘ut in honor of
his cousin Mrs. M. H. Parsons of Nor-
walk. Prof. Harris is to speak on
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Death of Mrs. C. F. Raymond.
Mrs. Charlotte C. Camp. relict of the
late Charles F. Raymond, died at her
home on Knight street, early this morn-
ing, in the 88th year of her age. The
deceased had been a life-long resident
of Norwalk and for years was a member
of the Congregational church and was
identified in many of the good works of
that society. She had for a long time
been in failing health and this morning
sank to her final rest as peacefully as
had been her life. Her demise will be
sincerely mourned by the many who
knew and loved her for her sterling
Christian character. Her husband died
February 20th, 1890, she surviving him
a little more than six years. The sur-
viving children are C. Munson Ray-
mond of New York, Mrs. ‘F. A. Hoyt,
Charlotte E. Raymond and Mrs. D.
Seymour Curtis of this city.
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Republican Banquet.
Senator Marigold of the Bridgeport
Republican club has announced the
date of the annual dinner and celebra-
tion in the Fourth Regiment armory as
March 6.
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—Boy wanted at the EVENING GAZETTE
koffice. Apply at once.
Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, February 27,1896. ...
BERLIN DEPOT sunrise.
Cash and Contents-of the Ticket Office
Consumed.
The new brick depot of the Consoli-
dated railroad at Berlin was destroyed
by fire at 7:30 o’clock last night.
The contents of the ticket office, in-
cluding $200 in cash, the tickets and
the’boOks were consumed, the safe
door being burst open by the great
heat. Entrance was forced into Adams
Express company‘s office and most of
the valuables there were saved.
The loss is estimated at from $10,000
to $15,000, covered by the floating in-
surance policy of the road.
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Rube Tanner Delights...
The rural comedy of ”Old Rube Tan-
ner," with John J. Black in the title
role, did not draw the crowd that it was
deserving of at the Opera House last.
night, but those who were present were
highly entertained. The company is
accompanied by a first class orchestra.
The spebialties with which the play was
interspersed were unusually good and
kept the audience in a happy mood. All
were encored with a vim that showed
that they were appreciated. The com-
pany will appear in the same house Sat—
urday evening, and you will miss a treat
if you fail of being present. .
Telforil Roads.
The Selectmen are in receipt of speci-
ficationsifrom the State Highway com-
missioners in reference to the building
of telfotK roads in which the. State
pays appercentage of the cost. They
are rigidiand if followed cannot help u 1'
developing good roads.
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new CANAAN.
The iEvEnING GAZETTE can be ob-
tained inJNew Canaan of S. E. .Ruscoe.
'i'hefast entertainment of the Club
courseiwill beheld this evening, 001. L.
F. Corieliind being the attraction.
Edwi'yl Hoyt returned home from
Hartfos’d, last night where he has been
in attendance‘at the two {days’ session
of the Connecticut Pomologicil society.
Mr. Hoyt was elected one of the vice-
presidents.
Representatives of the King Collect-
ing agency are in town soliciting busi-
ness from the merchants and will prob-
ably put their “green coats” on the
streets. It might be well for these gen-
’r‘
‘tlemen to read the following Connecti-
cut law:
Every person who either verbally or
by written or printed communication,
‘ maliciously threatens to accuse another
of any crime or offence, or, by such
communication, maliciously threatens
an injury to the person, property or
reputation of another with intent there-
by to extort money or any pecuniary
advantage whatever, or with intent to
compel the person threatened to do any
act against his will, shall be imprisoned
not more than ten years or fined not
more than five thousand dollars, or
both. .
For several months past people who
have access to the horse sheds in the
rear of the Birdsall house on Main
street have had their robes and blankets
disappear very mysteriously and have
never recovered them. Among those
who have been relieved of their goods
are Augustus Buckley, C. F. Bates, D.
H. Lockwood and several others. Last
night Irving Lockwood captured the
young individuaflwho has been work-
ing the little game all winter and
turned him over to night-watchman
Weed, who immediately started with
his prisoner to land him in the lock-up,
but was more surprised to see him run
down Main street and out of sight in
less time than he tells the story. The
individual is Albert DeForest, a home;
less and perhaps harmless young man
who took the blankets for the express
purpose .of keeping himself warm while
sleeping in barns and outbuilding in
this vicinity. It is the intention of
those interested, if he is captured, to
appeal to the Selectmen to take charge
of him, and consequently no charge of
theft will be made againt the unfor-
tunate individual who is by no means
sound physically;
O.
esonesrowu.
Mrs. Everett Marsh entertained Mrs.
David Gould of Norwalk over Sunday.
Miss Maude Northrop has been: eu-
tertaining Miss Minnie Buttery of Sil-
ver Mine.
Mrs. Mary Crosby has returned home
after spending six weeks with Mrs. S.
J. Miller of Cannon. .
After a lingeringillness, Mrs. Wil-
liambeilips, formerly of Branchville,
died'at her late residence in Ridgegeld .
The funeral services were held from
the house Tuesday afternoon.
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' -—Three pounds prunes for 25 cents at
Bette & Farringtons. J 22-tf
Price One Cent.
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llllll HUNDRED DOLLAR PRIZE!
”autumn-wigs.
A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular
School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com-
pany in Faiiifleld County.
, Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or
fire company?
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 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. 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 linesin‘the
coupon to be filled out with the name and address; The coupon
today is at the end of this article. “ ‘ '
2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3.
3—Anyrsclarlml, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield-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 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.
Eli} . 8i SONS.
THE Pllllll llli'll Ell 18 THE Si}
It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. A
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.
lf‘ollowing is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap-
pear in THE GAZETTE daily.
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BA I I LE OF THE BALLOTS.
Hope Hose Company ............................ ........................ . ......... 1301
Norwalk Yacht Club ................................................. . . ...... 1241
'St. Mary’s School .................................................................... C .................. .748
Welcome Stranger Lodge ...... . ......... . ................................................ . .470
chuonock Pleasure Club ............................. . ........... . .................................. 157
Over River School ............. . ........... .142
Center School ...... ‘ ............... . ............ . .. ............................ . ........ .. ............... 133
Pioneer Castle........ . ............................................ ...... . ....................... 32
T.G. L. O. ...................... .. ........................ ......... . ...... ...... 29
Compo Engine 00., Westport ..... ................. ......... 10
Arioni Singing Society................ ............................................................... . 4
Catholic UnionCouncil....-..................’... ..... . ............... ............... ' 3
Uncas Tribe.................. ................ ..... ‘. ............................................... 3 .
Nor-walk Liederkranz ................. . ............ .......... ~ ..... . ........... -2
Knob Outing Club ................................................... 3
Pine Ledge Club ....... _ ..................... . ................. . ' ...... 2
S. S. Club ................... ...... ............................. ........ .. 3
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word FishClub' ...................... . ..~ ..... . ............... 5.. ......... ‘ ...... . ....... . .............. .
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