THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE. ONE-CENT 024m? IN THE WORWALKS. ail-o—s Vol. VI. th‘c N0. 13% seminar sun The N. & S. N. Electric Light Co. Asks for $l2,000. Eminent Counsel Engaged on Both Sides' The arguments on the demurrer en- tered by the defendants in the suit of the Norwalk & South Norwalk Electric Light company against. the c'ty of South Norwalk were at lav-t reached in the Superior court yesterday. It has been on the short calendar list for several months but for some reason or other it was postponed again and again. - The case is brought as the resu‘t of a diSpute between the company and the city in which the Norwalk Gas company is also concerned as co-defendant. It appears that the city of South Norwalk made a contract with the Norwalk Gas company to furnish electric and gas lighting for a period of five years from Sept. 1, 1891. There was a provision in the contract that either party might terminate the contract at the end of one year after due notice. In May of the year following the sign: ing of the contract the city sent notice to the company by its attorney, John H. Light, that the contract would end at the completion of the first year. In the meantime the Gas Light com- pany tranferred its contract with the city to the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light company, a new com- pany formed to carry on this line of business. At the end of the year, the city forci- bly terminated the contact and refused to take light any more from the plain- tifi'. The company continued to fur- nish light for a month afterwards, but finding that they could get no money for it they gave it up. Then the pres- ent suit was instituted and $12,000 dam- ages claimed, the full amount which would have gone to the company for . the full time of the contract, to Septem- ber of this year. The case has dragged along for some- . time in this court and Many motions and pleadings have been} made before difi'erentjudges. It remained for J udge George W. Wheeler to hear a demurrer yesterday on uninteresting point. The ' defendants also had almotion down to strike out and correct plaintiff’s reply. There is a strong array of counsel on both sides. Judge Henry Stoddard, ex-congressman Levi Warner and At— torney John S. Seymour appear for the plaintiffs, while Hon. Samuel Fessen- den and Prosecutor John H. Light look after the interests of the city.Judge John Fl. Perry appears for the Gas Light (Minoan v in so far as its interests are nfiicch'ti. It appears that the city terminated the contract with the company because it intended to go into the electric light busineSs itself. The plaintiffs demurred to the defen- dant’s answer in general. The most im- portant poinlf are: That the legal no- tice had not been given, that the con- tract had not been legally terminated and the fact that the city was going in- to the business itself was no reason why the contract should he \r-l'milluted. In regard to the notice which the de— fendant had sent to the plaintiff, coun- sel for the latter claimed that the method of sending i: did not make it, a part of a proper defense. The notice was signed by Attorney Light, but it is claimed that there was nothing to show that he had authority for so doing or the common council _had ever ordered him to do so. The plaintiff claimed further that they never received any other notice of the termination of the-contract than that. The defendant claimed that a news item which appeared in a Norwalk paper was part of the notice, but coun- sel thought that was not even worthy of a moments consideration and ought not to be' made a part of the defense. Ex- Congressman Warner argued for the plaintiffs The reply was made by Attorney Fes- senden who claimed that notice sent by Attorney Light was suflicient because it was signed by him as attorney for the city. He also argued that the proper notices were sent to the company and that the raising of this poinhwas only a technicalobj action not to be considered. Judge Stoddard closed for the plain- tiff and then the court took the papers. 00-- Their 52d Anniversary. Old Concord Division, S. of T. will on Monday next celebrate its 525. anni- versary at its hall in the GAZETTE build- ing. Arrangements are being made to have the anniversary placed on record as the best'one ever’held by‘the Divis- 1011. . —Owing to the rain the Boston Store will continue its half price sale Monday and Tuesday. Nlnonllclrluf Cheap Gas Discussed Before the Senate Committee. Tuskish' Massacres Thought to Have Ceased. GAZETTE'S BUREAU. ) 709 EAST CAI'ITOL STREET ~ WASHINGTON, MARCH 6. 5 Despite the opposition of the District commissioners to letting in a rival gas company, the Senate committee gave another hearing yesterday afternoon to the proposed National Heat, Light and Power Company. and the representa- tives of the Washington Gas. Light Company in opposition. Major James L. Hastings, one of the incorporators of the new company and an expert in the manufacture of gas, ex- plained the processes of gas manufac- ture by latest processes. He said the‘ gas in the holder cost, for 23 to 25 candle power, in the holder 26 and seven tenths cents a 1000, at 15 cents additional for distribution, at the outside. The bill proposes to supply gas to private consumers for seventy-five cents and for power and to the government for sixty cents a thousand. ' o o o By unanimous consent, the following measures were passed by the House to day: House bill requiring ”pension agents to make all payments 0": pensions by check. ', Senate amendments were agreed to, to the House bill making seven years’ continuel and unexplained absence of a soldiers sufficient proof of death in applications for pensions. o o o The correspondent of the United Press in Constantinople telegraphs that the Washington Postand Evening Star and the New York Tribune, World and Life have been permanently prohibited by the ports from entering Turkey. 0 o o It is expected by republican Senators that Du Pont will be -seated;' The re- publicans will vote solid for him, one or two of the populists will vote with th‘em. The seating of Du Pont will give the republicans just half the mem- bership of the Senate. 0 o 0 After two weeks of rest Collis P. Huntington of Pacific railroad fame, a1: peared again to-day before the Senate committee on Pacific railroads. . o o o I Another hearing on the Sunday rest bill was given by the .Honse District committee today. The Woman’s Alli- ance of this city was represented at the hearing.r among others, by Mrs. 1‘. S. Childs. o o 0 Senator llIcMilian of the committee has had a large experience in the manuflc- ture and sale of illuminating gas. He knows the business from the inside. He is a practical business man and says that the Washington Gaslight Com- pany can do business very profitably and sell gas for one dollar per thousand feet, and he knows what he is talking about. despite the denials of the old company. _ o o 0 Secretary Lamont has sent to Con- gress a proposed amendment to the act establishing the Gettysburg National Park. prepared by the park commission, giving the Secretary authority to im- prove and maintain roads within the park. 0 '0 0 Secretary Olney has "received a cable- gram from United States Minister Ter- rell at Constantinople stating that no general masscres have occurred in two months, and that much confidence is felt that they have ceased. o o o Congressman Sperry is not ill, but fatigued by work that is new to him. v v' Don’t Forget to Remember. We are to have “Delmonico’s at 6,” with all that the name suggests, effer- escent and sparkling as champagne at the Norwalk Opera House Wednesday March 18. The management and Phoenix Engine Company deserve the best of patronage in their efforts to secure such an at- traction. The specialties are bright and thoroughly'up-to-date. Msss Nel— lie Dunbar’s beautiful baritone voice is a pleasing novelty in itself. Assist the firemen in their benefit by giving them a rousing big House. Q Stole a Horse. Some one broke into the barn of George Van Tassel], near the Fair - Ground, last night, or early this morn- ing, and stole one of his horses. It is thought that the thief drove in a north- erly direction on leaving the premises._ l Nor-walk, 001111., Saturday Evening, March 7, 1896. Price One Cent; Asunlnum. Norwalk iliourns the Loss of . an Estimahle Citizen. James H. Bailey Passes Away While Ap- ' parcntly in His Usual Health. Business men and all others were greatly surprised and shocked this morning to learn that James H. Bailey, secretary and treasurer of the Fairfield County Saving bank, had suddenly d crl about 10:30 o’clock last night at his residence No. 85 East avenue. Mr. Bailey had not been in the best of health for a year past but was able to attend t6 his duties at the bank most of the time. Thursday afternoon he was present at a meeting of the board of directors, of which Dr. J.G. Gregory is a member. He was taken with, a chill and was accompanied home by the doctor who prescribed for him, and- visited him two or three times yestef— day. He was in a semi-conscious con- dition during the evening. Shortly after 10 o’clock on gorng to his bedside his wife found him in a condition that c “183d her to think him dead. She had left him scarcely five minutes be- fore. when there was seemingly no change. She immediately stated her suspicions to others in the house, and they were found to be only too true,— her husband was dead. The deceased wasa‘son of the late Samuel and Georgiana Bailey, the lat- ter having died in this city on July 16th, last. He was born in St. Louis, but came to Norwalk with his parents over thirty years ago when about 6years old. He was‘for a time and until five years ago a clerk in the Fairfield County National bank, rising to the pcsition of teller. On the removal of the Fairfield County Savings bank to its present quarters he was elected secretary and treasurer of that institution which position he held with credit to himself and bank up to the time of his death._ He was married to Florence, daugh- ter of James K. and Kate Selleck, for- mer residents of this city, about six years ago. His wife and one child, a daughter, survive him. He also leaves a brother Mr. Frank Bailey of New York, two sisters, Mrs. Frederick R. Sanford of Riven-hie and Mrs. Charles De Hart Brower of New York, and scores of friends to mourn his sudden and untimely, death. The deceased was a member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 6, F. and A. M. and also a member of Our Brothers Lodge, No. 10, l. O. O. F. of this city. As a business man Mr. Bailey was thorough and careful and enjoyed the fullest confidence of the institution with which he was connected. As a man and 'citizen _ be occupied high ground and although declining p’ublic honors no one took a deeper and more intelligent interest in public affairs than he. Asafriend Mr. Bailey was loyal and those who enjoyed his friendship found him one of the most companion- able of men. The community has suf- fered adeep loss in the death of Mr. Bailey whose character and talents qualified him for a useful and honorable life. a-“ - >—.... ._ . a Taken With a Fit. Captain Trent, an aged ex army officer, from Kansas, who is visiting his daughter Mrs. Henry J. Hipson of Cottage avenue, East Norwalk. visited the studio of George S. North at South Norwalk, yesterday afternoon, for the purposeof having his photograph taken. While taking the fourth sitting Mr. North noticed that Captain Trent was ill. Assisting him to the sofa Mr. North hastily summoned Dr. Burke and then went for a carriage to convey the Cap- tain home. On the doctor’s arrival he found the Captain suffering with a fit and applying restoratives soon had him . sufficiently recovered to be taken home. Captain Trent is quite aged and is an old time resident of Kansas, having lived in that state during the Kansas- Nebraska trouble. He was particularly anxious that Mr. North should get a good likenes as he was of the opinion. that it would be the last opportunity he would have to sit for his photograph. Dr. Burke was of the opinion that the Captain’s illness was the result of a snnstroke received sometime ago. More Church Property Secured. In addition to the Hallock property on South Main street, South Norwalk, Rev. John T‘ Winters has purchased the Crossman property adjoining, which will be used for the parsonage of St. Joseph’s parish. - +>———————- ——-Buy quick. Boot and shoe busi- ness. 0. 3. Harvey is going out of business. Stock, fixtures and lease will be disposed of at a great bargain. noun PLANT ATTACHED. Joseph Eula of South Norwalk Wants $l,500 Damages. Deputy Sheriff Doolan of Bridgeport came to Norwalk yesterday afternoon and placed an attachment on the plant _ 'of the Norwalk Printing Company for $2.000 The cemplaint was sworn out by Jo- seph Eula, of South Norwalk, who claims that he has been damaged to the amount of $1,500 by reas on of the fol- lowing article published in the Hour of February 10th, which he further com- plains was false and malicious: “At 76 North Main street the five 1 children of Joseph E 11a. are sick in one room with the measles. No physician is in attendance. candy and fruit store, which is only separated from the sick room by a board partition. The atmosphere of the store is pregnint with the germs from the overcrowded adjoining room, and ofiensive with the/unmistakable. odor of the disease yet no quarintine has been placed upon the house and children come in constantly to buy a penny’s worth of sweetmeats. This doubtless accounts for many of the large numbers of cases on Pine,« Union and West streets. A quarantine would mean hardship to Mr. Eula, but the public health is at stake. tron if the quarantine would be ob- served.” ’ The document is signed by Paul Rus- so Commissioner of the Superior court of New Haven. O. _BASKET BALL. Bridgeport Deféats Norwalk by a Score of Eight to Six. If it were always that the best teams won the Norwalk team would have scored a victory last night in its game with a Bridgeport basket ball team. A mere novice would have seen that the home team was the superior of the visiting team, but the players were handicapped by the number of fouls called, and the referee admitted that in. several instances his decisions were wrong. half of the game the score stood 5 to 3 in favor of Bridgeport. The game re— sultedinascore of 8 to 6 in favor of Bridgeport. At least six of the goals made by the winners were by alleged fouls. Refreshments were served after the game. ~O Minnie Lester in “Molly Bawn.” During the coming week the favorite Miss Minnie Lester will p‘ay a return engagement at Hoyt’s Theatre. While the supporting company, band and or- chestra are practically the same as when she last appeired here. the repertoire of plays will be more extensive than be- fore. On the list will be found a ro- mantic comedy-drama, entitled “Molly Bawn,” the part of Molly being fitted to display the diversified talents of this little lady. One scene in the play is located at Blarney Castle and the fa- mous “blarney stone” is given promi- nence in the production. In order to give the public an opportunity to fully appreciate the beauties of this famed spot, Miss Lester caused the play "Molly Bawn" to be arranged, many of the incidents having been suggested by her. whpse natural gifts cover a wide range, to say nothing of her dancing and singing. “Molly Bawn” will un- doubtedly prove one of the most fasci- nating plays in Miss Lester’s repertoire. ’- Sunday Services. GRACE CHURCH~BBV. S. H. Watkins, Rector. The third. Sunday in Lent, March 8th.' 8 a. m., Holy Communion. 10:3.) a. m., Morning prayer, litany and sermon. 12 mSunday school. 7:30 p. m., evening prayer and sermon- The rector will ofliciate. All are welcome. NORWALK MErHonrsr CHURCH.— Rev. A. T. Leonard, a native of India, will preach. Mr. Leonard is a vivid speaker. This is a rare opportunity to hear about the religions of India from one who knows. Services 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Everyone cordially wel- corned. FIRST CONGBEGATIONAIA CHURCH.— Bev. Thomas K. Noble, Pastor, Ser- vices at 10:30 A. M. and 7:30 P. M.- , The Pastor will occupy the pulpit both morning and‘ evening; Morning Sub- ject “The Supreme Duty of following Christ.” Evening, “Making the most of Life.” Everybody very cordially wel—. comed. Y. P. S30. E. at 6:30 P. M. Want to Double Track. A hearing on the petition of the Nor- walk Tramway company to the City of Norwalk, for petition to double track its line over Mill Hill, East avenue and . Westport avenues, will be held at the Council rooms this evening. Mr. Eula conducts a . It is a quesy At the end of the first _ S. Clu 4 Sword Fish Club i on HUNDH‘D noun szn t two’s-nu manual- 1.. A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular— School, lodge, Society,01ub or Fire'IGomé pany in Fairfield County. . ' Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club 0r fire company? \ « Which one hasthe most~adniirers and friends ‘5' Doubtless these questionsare beyond the. power of any absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE to—day opens an exceptional opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE p‘ro- 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 “to-day. The following are the rules which govern the voting: 1—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 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—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is ‘ eligible. . 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 popularschools, 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. , Ell} ll SUNS. THE PIlNll OFF El] 18 THE Si} 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 J. I .L 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, BA | | LE 0F TH E BALLOTS. Hope Hose Company .................................................................... ...... 1575 Norwalk Yacht Club ......................................................... . .................... . 1447 St. Mary’s School ................................. .................... .. ..................... ’1235 . Welcome Stranger Lodge... ..................... . .............. . 563 Over River SchOol.. ............................................. - ...................................... 253 Pequonock Pleasure Club ......... . 188 Center School .......................................................................... ........... 186 Pioneer Castle... .................................. . ................... ' .............................. 66 '1'.G. L. C.......... ............ . ........... . .......... . ..... ........... . 29 - T. F. E. Club ........................ . 27 Compo Engine 00., Westport .......... 10 Arion Singing Society................'. ................... 4 Catholic Union Council.. ................................ g 3 Uncas Tribe ................................. .................. ' ...................................... . 3 NorwalkLiederkranz .......................... ....... 2 Knob Outing Club ................... . .......... . ...................... . ......... '. ...... . ........ 2 Pine Ledge Club“ nnnnnnnnn o o'au‘ ..... "a .......... no" nnnnnnnnnnnn on .............................. 2 s b ............................... .. ....................... ........ . ................ %
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