, HEEVENI ' G GAZET ’ ' . . \ THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY, IN THE WORWALKS. Vol. VI. ' Whole No. 1309 Norwalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, February 29, 1896. Price One Cent. DARIEN EXCITED. , The Applicants Withdraw the Mandamus Proceedings. Trouble Over the Selectmen’s Appointment of a Tax Collector. Jeremiah C. Klinefelter, Alexander Mackie and Charles G. Waterbury, selectmen of the town of Darien, ap- peared at the county court house yes- terday morning to answer to George \V. Wheeler in mandamus proceedings brought by several voters in the above named town to compel them to order a special election. At the very last mo- ment the mandamus proceedings were withdrawn. , All this trouble was brought about by the death of Charles Whitney, the tax collector chosen at the town elec- tion which was held the first Monday in October last, and the efi'ort made to name his successor. - It appears that after Collector Whit- ney’s death the selectmen held a meet- ing and a majority of them, Messrs. Klienfelter and Mackie decided that they had a right to fill the vacancy caused by death. These two gentle- men accordingly named Joseph Hind- ley for collecter. This action did not suit the other seleetman, Mr. Water- bury, and several other legal voters of the town of Darien. They exercised their inalienable right of kicking in no unmistakablemanner. 'Ihey demanded that the selectmen immediately call a special to wn meeting for the‘purpose of electing a successor to the late Mr. Whitney. But the selectmen would not have it. They believed they had the right to fill the vacancy and having exercised that right they were not going to have their man put out by any special election be- fore he had fairly had a chance to warm the position. - Then the doughtv voters to the num- ber of twenty—three got together and decided to consult legal advice. A delegation journed to Stamford and visited the offices of Fessenden, Carter &Cummings. The result was the in- stitution of mandamus procedings with Judge Wheeler’s signature attached summoning the selectmen into court to show cause why an order should not be made for a special election. When the court was ready to go on with the case, to the surprise of the se- lectmen, Attorney Cummings for the applicants asked permission to with— draw. 'l here being ,no objection Judge Wheeler allowed the request. Mayor Scofield of Stamford, appeared for the selectmen. ‘ It is understood that the end is not yet, butjust what next will be done, however, cannot be learned. It is said that the reason for with- drawing was that Selectman Klinefelter had agreed to calla special meeting if proceedings were stopped. «O»— Dislocate'd His Shoulder. Yesterday afternoon, Michael J. Dun- nigan, a moulder, met with an accident that will incapacitate him for work for some weeks. ' He Wa~ engaged in pour- ing off a heat at A. nold’s foundry on Hoyt street, and Was descending from the cupola, when he slipped and fell, striking heavily on his left shoulder. He regained his feet and walked to Dr. W. J. Tracey’s ofiicefiwhere it was found that he had dislocated his shoulder. He bravely bore up while it was being re- placed, but afterward weakened under the intense pain, and was taken to 1118‘ home on Spring Hill by Dr. Tracey. 09 A Clever Performer. All of the show windows atthe Boston “Store are very attractive, but there was one in particular around which a crowd hovered yesterday afternoon and last evening. This window was embel- lished with Japanese and Oriental goods, and in it stood Prof. Venzuelo who did some startling feats and tricks in juggling. With scarcely any para- phernalia he did feats that were mysti. fying to the crowd and as wonderful as ever shown in town. He will repeat his performance this afternoon and evening. Don’t miss seeing him. Missionary Society Meeting. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a re- ception in the church last evening. The programme was a splendid one. The recitations were particularly fine among them being “The Starless Crown” by Miss Gertrude Lyon, who was warmly - encored. The Hindoo Widow gave an interesting account of her alleged ex- periences in Burmah. The singing was excellent and the .whole affair a grand success. a——.O —Boy wanted at the EVENING GAZETTE office. Apply at once. HOW HAS SHE LIVED? Judge Whee'ler Wants Further Evidence Before Granting Mrs. Raymund a Divorce. Does Not Know Why Her Husband Left Her. The only divorce heard before Judge George W. Wheeler in the Superior court yesterday was the application of Mary A. Raymond of South Norwalk for separation from her husband George W. Raymond of parts unknown on the grounds of desertion. Mrs. Raymond was not successful in securing the de- disinteres‘- was sent over with that understanding and will'no doubt come up again. Mrs. Raymond was conducted through the difficulties of examination by Col. Russell Frost. She is notapar- ticularly attractive looking woman which may possible account for George deserting her after a. rather brief mat- rimonial experience. The couple were married in 1881 in Norwalk. They moved to New York shortly afterwards. Their dreams of happiness seemed to have been soon shattered and a year or so afterwards the wife was on her way back to her home with a’baby boy to care for and no husband to support her or the child. In reply to Judge Wheeler’s questions Mrs. Raymond said she knew no reason why her husband should leave' her. During the lust conversation nothing much was said but she conceived the idea that he was about to leave her for good. This did not seem to trouble her much. She afterwards made no great effort to learn of his whereabouts. C Death of Thomas J. Smith. Thomas J. Smith died at an early hour this morning at the home of Aus- ‘tin Cockefur on Hendrick avenue, this city. The deceased was born in'New York, but had been a resident of Nor- walk for about fifty years. He was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Bassington—Smith, and was in the 62d year of his age. He leaves two brothers Charles J. Smith of this city and Stephen Smith of Atlantic City, N. J. He wasapainter by trade and a skilled workman. It was he who some years since gilded the globe and vane on the spire of the Congregational church. He was at one time an active fireman and belonged to the old Phoenix Hose company. Of a genial and happy disposition he had scores of friends who will mourn the death of “Tommy” Smith as he was familiarly called by all who knew him. The fun- eral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and members of the old fire department are invited to attend. g . .______.- Sunday Services. GRACE CHURCH,——Rev. S. H. Watkins, Rector. The second Sunday in Lent, March lst, 1896, 8 a. m. Holy Com- munion. 10:30 a. m. Litany, sermon and Holy Communion. 12:15 p. in. Sunday ‘School. 7.30 p. m. Choral Even-Song, anthem and sermon. The rector will officiate. All are welcome. Lenten Services: Tuesday, 4 p. m.; Wednesday, 10 a. m. Thursday, 8 p. m.; Friday, 4 p. m. METHODIST CHURCH—At the Norwalk Methodist church. to-morrow Rev. J. W. Beach, L. L. D. will preach in the evening, Sacrament in the morning. 111. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. — Services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:20 p. m. The pastor, Rev. Thomas K. Noble Will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. In the morning Holy Communion Will be observed and new members re- ceived. In the evening there will be a praise service «with the story of the hymns told by the pastor. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30 p. m. Q The Charriott Case Continued. The case of the State vs. Salvator Charriott was this morning indefinitely continued. Charriott is charged with non-support of his wife against whom he has a case pending in the Superior Court for divorce. He has consented to provide for his wife during the pen- dency of his suit against her. Another Washout. Commissioner Kellogg closed the Step Rock road to travel, this morning, it havmg been placed in a dangerous condition by last night’s storm. Large quantities of earth were washed from the street leaving rats and holes and making the street hazardous for travel. 0 —Advertise in the “Gazette.” \ l cree. She must produce ed evidence to show how she has lived during the past three years. The‘case- Hours of service 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p _ NATIONALEAPITAL The Cuban Resolution Passed in the Senate. Great Applause Greeted the Announcement of the Result. GAZETTE’s BUREAU. 1 719 EAST CAPITOL STREET WASHINGTON. FEB. 28. i It is understood that the Cuban situa- tion engrOSse‘d the attention of the President and his cabinet at the regu- lar meeting to-day. ' o o o The objection by Mr. Boutelle to the consideration of the Cuban resolution by the House at a late hour yesterday promises an important change in the program. It is believed that if the House resolution had then been adopt- ed it would have been accepted. There is no chance of this now. The Senate Committee has decided upon a more radical resolution. 0 o 0 Some importance beyond the ordin- ary was attached to the speech of Sen- aton Lindsay to-day on account of his close relations to the administration and the facts that he had a talk on the Cuban question with President Cleve- land. The position he took in favor of the independence of Cuba is much more advanced than has heretofore been un- derstood to be his purpose. This was regarded by some as a reflection of the idea of Mr. Cleveland. 0 o 0 The plan contemplates a vigorous course by this government, which might lead to hostilities with Spain. The idea in combining the immediate recog- nition of the belligereuts with the proposition for the recognition of inde- pendence is to give the Cubans what- ever benefits may arise from the pos— session of belligerent rights pending the full accomplishment of their inde- pendence. o o 0 Senator Sherman made a powerful plea for the Cubans. , o o o The resolution was carried by a vote of 64 to 6. The announcement of the result was greeted with great applause in the galleries which were packed, Among the listeners were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Meeker of Norwalk. 0 o o The agricultural appropriation bill was reported to ‘the Senate this after- noon. 0_ o 0 Edward Allen of Norwalk, a graduate of the Selleck school, and a long time clerk in the War Department, died to- day in his 29th year. ->_——— A Card. The undersigned wishes to return his sincere and heartfelt thanks to his neighbors as well as friends in this city and South Norwalk, for their many kind acts during the illness of ohis wife and for expressed sympathy after her death. He will ,ever hear such acts and kindly words in the most grateful remembrance. He also desires to re- turn his thanks to his shopmates for an elegant floral piece. JOHN DUNLOP. Norwalk, Feb. 29th, 1896. O. EThelr Fifth Anniversary. Sherman Commandery, United Order of the Golden Cross, celebrated their fifth anniversary at their hall in the GAZETTE Building, last night. Delega- tions were present from Danbury and Bridgeport, and the occasion was made a festal and memorable one. ‘ O. Vulcan Disabled. The propeller Vulcan while going down the harbor last night on route to New York bu'rst a steam pipe and was disabled. Her freight was transferred to the Eagle and she was towed back to her wharf in this city by the tug Addie V. Ladies Day. Next Thursday will be Ladies Day at the Norwalk Club rooms. Only ladies belonging to the families of club mem- bers are eXpected to avail themselves of the Club’s hospitality. The ladies will have the freedom of the rooms from 2 to 6 o’clock. _ 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. ‘ Pensions. Original—Harvey M. Dickenson, Bridgeport. Reissue and increase— Theodore A. Crofut, Bridgeport. Origi- nal widows, etc.—Reissue——Cornelia Hardwick, Bridgeport. ‘ NORWALK EIGH‘TH. School Figures for the Past Year of Con- " necticut Cities. The total enumeration of school children in the state is 174,529, an in- crease over 1895, when the total was 170,589, of 3,940 children, and, the total amount to be paid by the State is $329, 690.; $8,865 more than last year. Theenumeration of children in the cities of the state is as follows: New Haven, 20,940; Bridgeport, 12,629; Hart- ford, 12,175; Waterbury, 10,027; Meri- den, 6,309; Norwich. 5,122; Danbury, . 4,619; Norwalk, 4,293; Stamford, 4,071; Middletown, 2.969; New London, 2,918; AusOnia, 2,725; Willimantic, 1,964; Rockville, 1,918; Derby, 1,581; Putnam, 1,517. \ BROAD RIVER. The Broad River Young People’s Christian Endeavor society gave 9. “Velvet Sociable and Longfellow en- tertainment,” in the Chapel, last even- ing, which was well attendedand proved a source of much pleasure. _ The following phogramma was pre- sented and elicited much applause: Singing—By the Choir. Prayer—W. E. Stiles. ' Reading—“Sketch of Longfellow’s Life,” Miss Edna Wilson. Singing—By the Choir. Reading—“Paul Revere’s Ride.” ,Master Harry Comstock. Impromptu Readings. Recitation—“The Children's Hour.” . Miss Nettie Comstock. Reading—“'l‘he Bridge.” Miss Lillie Britto. Piano Solo—Miss Millie Smith. Reading—“The Wreck of Hesperus.” Miss Laura Comstock. Singing—“God be With You ’Till We Meet Again. ” The literary part of the programme was followed by a “velvet,” or molas- ses candy pull in which all joined and had a merry time. ..______.__._. WINNIPAUK. The following is a record of the name; of pupils at the Northwest Gram- mar Schoo] who were neither absent or tardy during the month of February: PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Grace McAllister, Arthur Joseph, George Lamb, Nicholas Leest, Irwin London, Robert Ludlam, John Lyons, Willie Lyons, Bernie O’Hara, Charlie Sargent. GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT. Kitty Troy, Lizzie H. Brown, Mary Lyons, Josie Nesline, Clare London, Herbert London, Floyd Evans, John Miller, Joseph Mayne, Bernie Mayne, David Riley, Carl Osborne. INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. Martha Wood, Ada Wood, Mary Riley, Lena Mayne, Clara Hanna, Agnes Barry, Josie Riley, Arthur Bish- op, Frank JOseph. Frank Layden, Thomas Lyons, Martin Ratchford, George Sargent, Walter Brown. 0 quer- Harry Hindley has purchased a new Eagle bicycle. Mrs. Harry Hindley is quite ill with quinsy sore throat. Mrs. Joseph Bates and son are visit- ing Mrs. George Wicks at Rowayton. Dr. G. H. Noxon has purchased a pair of fine English cobs of Dr. Kindred. Miss Madge Christian, who has re- sided with Rev. S. J. Austin for several years, left on Wednesday to reside with her mother in New York city. Complaint has been made to the selectmen, that the children of E. Hall at Rowayton need attention, and the necessary steps Wlll be at once taken. Mrs. Charles Hobbie and Mrs. Smith 0. Keeler were in attendance at the encampment of Woman’s Relief Corps at Meriden this week. WESTPORT. Miss Mary E. Coley has been visiting Miss F. A. Gray. Mr. Lloyd Nash who has been visit- ing in Virginia has returned home. _ Mr. Lucius Fanning has been spend- 1ng a few days with his son in Bridge- port. Rev. Dr. Guilbert of Southport, preached last eveningin Holy Trinity church. The Sons of Temperance hold their meeting every Thursday evening, in- stead of the first and third Thursday of each month as heretofore. , La Grippe Promptly Uuredl‘ ‘— S. T. Wiley, a well known school teacher at Gibbon Glade, Fayette 00., Pa, says: .-. “I am very much pleased to testify to the eflicacy of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, one bottle of which I purchased of James O’Neil, of this place. It gave me prompt and permanent relief from a. severe attack of the grip. Since then, I have used it whenever attacked by any throat trouble, and it has always effected a prompt cure.” For sale by E. P. Weed, Druggist. _ on union onion PRIZE! _ A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular School, Lodge, Society, ono or Fire Con“ ' pony in Fairfield County. 3 ' 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. 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 $4CO 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 amT 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—TEE 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 be filled out with the name and address. The coupon _ to-day is at the end of this article. " ‘ Z—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3. 3—Anyrscll1301, 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. 5eCoupons 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. THE PIANO DEF El] 13 THE SGHLEIGHER & SUNS. 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 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. _l_ J M H Name, Town, BATTLE or THE BALLOTS. Hope Hose Company........................................‘ ............................... .. 1864 Norwalk Yacht Club .......................................................................... . 1261 St. Mary’s School........_ ................. '. ....................................... ........... . .761 Welcome Stranger Lodge ...................................................................... ..'.470 Over River School... ................ . ........................................................ A ..... ._24u Pequonock Pleasure Club... ......................................... . .............................. .169 Center School .................................. .. ............................... . ........ . .M 159 Pioneer Castle........ . ............................. ................ . ............................... 32 T.G- . C. ...... uI-uu oooooooo no ------ 'utuu-n nnnnnnnnnn o nnnnnnnn u nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn "nun. . 29 T. F. E. Club. ...................... z ...... . ....................................................... . - 17 Compo Engine 00., Westport ........................................................................ 10 ' Arion Singing Society ............................................................................ . V . 4- Catholic Union Council ................................................. . ............................ . 3 Uncas Tribe ................................ ............................................... . 3 Norwalk Liederkranz...—. .............................................................................. .. 2 Knob Outing Club .................................................................................... 2 Pine Ledge Club ........................................................ . ........................... ‘ 2 S. S.’ Club .......... . .................... .. .................................. .......................... ' 3 Sword Fish Club .................. ....... ..................................... . 1
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