THE EVENING GAZETTE, ENTERED AT '1‘???) Peer OFFICE IN Nonwanx as A NEWSPAPER. 31A IL SUBSCRIPTIONS DAILY, one year. 33; six months. $1.75; three months. $1.00; one month, 3‘30. . WEEKLY. one year. in advance. $1.00: six months 60c.; three months. 3'0. MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1896. ’._.‘———— Cheaper Gas. The demand for cheaper gas is be- coming universal. A long and Spirited contest has been going, on before the District Committees of both houses of Congress, for the granting of the right to new companies to come in and fur- nish this illuminant for sixty cents per one thousand feet to the Government and a: seventy five cents to the general public. These prepositions the old and enormously wealthy gas Company atthe Capital have fought most desperately, as well it may, as the charge is made that the present monopoly has grown from a corporation of only $50,000 capi- tal 1:.) five millions without having had- a single dollar paid to the added capital by its fortunate stockholders. The rival companies companies seek- ing admission as competitors have brought forward gas experts who testi- fy that the same quality of gas fur- nished its customers by the old Wash- ington Gas company can be made at a ‘ large profit for twenty-five cents the thousand feet. These rivals, naturally, pledge themselves to furnish their gas of seven candle power more illumina- hug poWer than is supplied by the old company. The citJZens of Washington are and have been for years highly incensed over the poor quality of the gas f it- ;tished them and at what they profess a» have discovered to be a cheating— proCess of so thinning the gas that \z..cl1' meters will register greatly in (sue-ens of what has actually been con- sumed, so that the peoizle of the District are almost universally in favor of the admisSion of a new Company. On the other hand, the commission- ers of the District, are so sternly op- ‘ posed to the tearing up of the beautiful- }.y and expensively paved streets of the capit .1, that they stand by the old com- pany and ask Congress to continue its monOpoly but with the condition that it furnish gas of twenty-three candle pow- er, instead of eighteen, at $1,00 per 1000 feet, to government and people alike, instead of the present seventeen candle illuminating power and at its present charge of $1.25 per 1000 feet. To this fair proposition, the monopoly company presents to Congress a most vigorous kick and solemly declares that ii. cannot be done. To prove its posi- tion the Company’s mathematical ex- pert submits a formidable ari ay of fig- ures, which upon careful inspection and analysis conclusively prove the old adage that while “figures won’t lie, some figurers will lie most outrageous- ly. ' ' The Washington Star has been to the pains of carefully dissecting the arith metical puzzle ’submitted by the old company and proves conclusively that by its own figures it will clear at least twenty-five per cent. on its enormously watered capital if it accepts the Com- missioners’ recommendation. Of course it can not earn and pay in dividends one, two, three and four hundred per cent. upon its actually paid in capital as it is accused of having done in the past. But it is thought that the day of such robbery of the people for the necessar- ies of life, by organized monopolies should come to an end, and that it is high time that a reform in this direction should be inaugurated at the National Capital, and the committees of both Houses have resolved to have the dollar a thousand and twenty-three to twenty- i'rve candle power gas bill enacted into law, before adjournment. It is a singular coincidence that a similar gas reform bill is now before the Maryland'legislature providing that flu. gas company in that state shall charge more than $1 per 1,000 feet for twenty-three candle-power gas. In a cross examination of one of the 1.5-1 eXperts before the House Commit- tee the fact Was brought out that the test gas regularly made and furnished tn customers at $1.25 was made in the my of New York. * -p—a . T. G. L. C. The ‘1‘. G. L. C. held their_last meet. mg with Miss Vera Wood and will hold as meeting this week with Miss Grace Adams, Westport avenue. a Real Estate. There were four. real estate sales _ in Norwalk last week and the mortgages amounted to $11,325. For the cor- responding week last ’year there were .two sales an] mortgages aggregating 850’}. .. Professor Reynolds. The opening of a delightful and mys- tifying course of mesmeric entertain- ments will take place in the Opera House, to-uight;ladieslwill be admitted free. This isa return engagement of the Professor who appeared to well pleased audiences at his former appear- ance. .._.__._.—_... Death of w. B. Sharp. William B. Sharp, better known as “Bub” Sharp died suddenly atLhis home in Danbury, yesterday. The deceased. was a well known‘ member of the Fat Men’s club and until about tWo years ago was engaged in the liquor business in what is known as the "fourth ward.” He Was a Mason and widely known throughout the state. The cause of his death was dropsy. A daughter survives him. ' -___..._—.—_——¢.. She Was Weary. O‘ficer Bartram found a woman very much “out of sort” and with a breath suggestive of a distrillery, on Union Park last night. With the aid of mus- cleand perseverance be m inaged to get her to a passing Street Railway car and then lugged,her to the station house. This morning Judge Hubbell fined her so and suspended excution of sentence. As she went out of the court room to the street she was met by the “Angel Gabriel” with whom she refused to con- verse even trough he was her husband. I': ——~—< o >-—4— Severely Injured. As Frederick B. Scofield, of West Main street, was attempting to. cross the Washington street draw bridge be- fore it was opened to allow a boat to pass through last evening, he ran into the end of the handle used to turn the bridge. As Mr. Scofield was running at the top of his speed when he collided With the iron handle, which struck him in tha groin, he was quite severely in- jurei. He was removed to “The Bridge” drug store where Dr. Baker rendered medical assistance after which he . was removed to his home in a carriage. F ire! Fire! Don’t forget, “Delmonico’s at 0,” that effervescent, sparkle of fun and nonSense, is booked to play the night of Wednesday, March 18th, at the Nor- walk Opera House, for the benefit of Phoe JlX Engine company. It has come under the con rol this season of that hustling young manager, J. M. Ward, 'and by him changed to ils present form, that of the liveliest, farcial comedy travelling. Miss Nellie Dunbar, for- merly with "Pawn Ticket 210,” adds very materially to its success, with her sweet baritone voice. Trixie Friganza, Clara Bell, Charles F. Jerome, George F.6Hall, George F. Williams, and the other exceptionally clever members of the cast go to make up a finished and laughable entertainment. -,_____ Minnie Lester To night. Minnie Lester and her unsurpassab'e company, band and orchéStra will open their week’s engagement at Hoyt’s Th..- atre to-night in the laughing success, “The New Madge.” There is a great demand for seats and the popular little artist will be greeted by a crowded house on her return to So. Norwalk. Miss Lester will be seen in a number of new plays during the week, among them being a new Irish comedy drama entitled “Molly Bawn.” This play is positively one of the best Irish dramas ever written, many of the incidents have been suggested by Miss Lester. Four matinees will be given during the week and the price of admission will be 10 cents to all parts of the house for every body. The ladies free ticket ex- change will close at 4 p. m and all who hold these tickets should exchange them early. or- I-llERE AND THERE. éFrames made by J. T. Hayes. tf Edgar Smith of Ansonia, was in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Radie were in town over Sunday. The funeral of the late Mrs. Anthony Ratchford was held yesterday. Ephraim Merritt has resigned as chef and janitor of the Norwalk club. Three funerals were attended from St..ary’s church, yesterday afternoon. Seven transients were given lodging at the tramp quarters Saturday night. Mrs. Joseph Kinsella of West Stock- . bridge, Mass., is visiting friends in town. The schools in Ridgefield have been closed on account of an epidemic of measles. ' Mrs. Harriet R. Hobbs will leave town for Colorado Springs Thursday of this week. The Jerome Paper Company will ship 280 cases of toilet paper to-morrow to a western customer. William Wardwell, the wall street butcher, is in attendance at a funeral in Ridgefield, today. The old H. L. Hubboll lumber oflic started from Water street for Westport on wheels this morning. Mrs. L. Crusett, sister of Mr. Frank Bailwitz, lies at the point of death at the Roosevelt hospital, New York. E. J. Crowley, of Ansonia, who form- erly conduct 3d the saloon on the Wall street bridge, was in town‘yesterday. The West Main Whist club will meet Wednesday night at the home of George L.’Lockwood, on Summer street. The “Door-Keepers Circle" of King’s Daughters will give an entertainment at the Congregational Chapel Friday evening. James W. Storey of this city has a badly scalded left bani received while dyeing hats at a South Norwalk manu- factory on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Hubbard will leave this week for their home in Michigan, accompanied by their daugh- ter Carolyn and nurse. —Closing out at bargain, Harvey. Goods at retail at it as than cost. Mrs. Stiles Curtis is still confined to her bed on account of injuries received from a fall caused by the high‘ wind which prevailed last week. The Norwalk Club building is taste- fully draped in mourning, out of re- spect to the memory of a deceased brother member, the late James H. Bailey. —--Flour 50 cents a bag at Bette & Far- rington’s. J22 tf At St. Mary’s church last evening Vespers was celebrated and there was a benediction and sermon by one of the priests from Marensi Institute, Key- ser’s Island. Concord Division. S. of T. will cele- brate its 52d anniversary to-night. Each member is privileged to invite two friends. An excellent programme has been arranged. The horse stolen from milkman Van Tassel] was found in Cannon Station, yesterday. It had been abandoned by the party who perhaps took it rather than walk home. The funeral of Thomas Bell of Wilton was attended from St. Mary’s church yesterday afternoon. The deceased wasa member of Co. D, C. N. G., out he was buried at St. Mary’s cemetery. with military honors. Street Commissioner Kellogg should get his force of men at work cleaning up Main street. The west side of that thoroughfare, from Wall to Hoyt street is in a more than filthy condition. ——Fine butter 25 cents per pound at Betts & Farrington’s 22-tf The b lard of directors of the Fair- field County Savings bank held a meet- ing this morningand passed appropri- ate resolutions on the death of the for- mer secretary and treasurer, James H. Ball iy. Captain Charles Riley. of the sloop Marguerite, has removed the winter overcoat of straw from that yacht and hoisted his racing pennant to the mast- head. Spring may be expected along at any moment, now. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Aiken, of Knight street, Satur- ‘day. Mr. ‘Aiken is employed at Miss Baird’s institute on Orchard street, and is receiving many congratulations over‘ the advent of the little one. A gentleman from Bedford is nego- tiating for the purchase of the Cunning- ham Bros. meat market on Wall street. E. J. Wadham', the former proprietor is looking for a suitable location in which to open another market for himself. Patent Commissioner John S. Sey- mour who arrived in town, Saturday, returned to Washington to day and was accompanied by Mrs. LeGrand C. Bette, who will spend the remainder of the present month with her sister Mrs. Sey— mour. 0 Throw Away His (lanes. Mr. D. \Viley, err-postmaster, Black Creek, N. Y., was so badly afflicted with rheuma- tism tliat'lie was only able to bobble around with canes, and even then it caused him great pain. After using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm he was so much improved that he threw away his canes. He says this lini- ment did him more good than all other medi- cmcs and treatment put together. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by E. P. Weed, Drug- gist. —.O. SOUTH‘ NORWALK. The Minnie Lester troupe has arrived in town. Robert Dudley, Spent Sunday with his, parents in Newark. The ladies of the Congregational church will give a turkey supper Wed nesday evening. _ - Mrs. Julia Gaylord will entertainthe Social Whist club at her home on Cres. (cent Terrace to-morrow eveningr —-—Stock, fixtures, lease, ‘for . sale cheap. Harvey. l pastor at Long Ridge. 4 .IHE'EVENINGVGennrrna” The Swordfish club met in the City Hotel Saturday night and elected the following officers: Commodore, Sam- uel L, Jones; vice commodore, D. W. Harford; treasurer, F. N. Ferris; secre- tary, J. A. Carier; chief navigator, F. T. Lyons; captain, John Coleman; saill ing master, C. E. Woodward; chaplain, George Palmer; steward, Charles B. Watkins; commissary department, J. Oitell and John ,Wehle. Cruises for- the coming season were talked over but nothing definite was decided upon. . One of the most important actions taken by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad that willoaff'ect the wheelman of thisltate, was an- nounced the past week. This railroad has made a handsome concession to wheelmen by lowering their excess baggage tariff for chart runs, which covers the transportation of wheels. In their old tariff the minuinum rate was 25 cents. It is D)W 15 cents, This change of schedule is a most important one and Will be appreciated by all rid- ers who have oéciasion to have their wheels ti'anSported. ' Captain St. John’s team of horses made things lively on Riverside avenue this morning by running away. How- eVer, they were caught before any dam- are had been done. ——Closing out stock, fixtures, lease cheap. Harvey. . Hannah E. Benham, wife of R. R. Benham, died at the residence of Henry Bodwell on Fairfieldavenue this? morning aged 77 years. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon with funeral director Davrd W. Ray- mond in charge. ‘ ——Goods at less than cost. Harvey. , St. Joseph’s church will give an en- tertainment on the evening of St. Pat- rick’s day. The Rev. Father Winters will givea lecture on “Patrick’s Gift and Ireland’s Appreciation.” The choir and Philharmonic orchestra will furnish music. Miss Josephine Thomas died of pneu- monia on Saturday evening last at the residence of F. S. Lyon, Jr. Deceased ' wasa sister of Mrs. A. Rappeleyea of Lowe street. She was a member of the South Norwalk Congregational church and a consistent christian. Funeral at Mr. Lyon’s residence, 44 West street, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment at Riverside Ceme- tery, Norwalk. 3 —Great bargainsthroughout, Harvey’s The South NorWalk Public Improve- ment Society has a committee on edu- cation,:which is about to give_a treat to lovers of flowers. They have arranged a course of free lectures on “deed Life” to be given by Miss Eliz tbeth Gates, of New York city, a teacherin the Science Department of the Teachers’ College. The lectures will be given in the assem- . ,bly hall of the Franklin street school on Monday evenings March 16th, 24th and But. The lectures will also be given to scholars of the higher grades on the Tuesday mornings following the even- ing lectures. ' On account of the limit- ed space in the hall, tickets will be dis- tributed on application at the South ‘Ncrwalk Public Library without charge to all who care to attend the lectures. The tickets Will be ready for distribu- tion the latter part- of this week for all who apply to Miss Scott. 9. WESTPORT. Miss Laura Smythe is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Charles Godfrey was the guest of Miss Hattie Nash on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Hutchinson of Milford will preach in Trinity church next Friday evening. Homer Beers and family intend moving in Mr. E. M. Lee’s 'house .on Main street. ' Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Lees are going to move in the house with Mrs. Lee’s sister Miss E..R. Downes. Merritt Gault of Bridgeport spent Sunday in town. Mrs. E. F. Marvin has been 'visiting in Southport. ,. Mrs. Fred H. Nash has been the guest of her daughtor, Mrs. Ira String- ham in New York City. Charles H. Taylor is confined to his room with muscular rheumatism. Miss M. G. Blackman of New York is visiting her mother. William Anderson of New York has been the guest of Mr.'and Mrs. N. S. Kirk on Imperial avenue. Miss Sadie Miles of Brooklyn N. Y. is the guest of Mr. Robert Martin. The funeral of Mr. Seth Webb took place from his late residence, Chestnut Hill, yesterday afternoon. —_... DARIEN. Miss Susie Silliman returned home Saturday from a six .weeks’ visit with Mrs. Henry E .iwards in New York. .Mrs. Henry Northrop is slowly re- covering from a severe illness. Mrs. Fred Mather has decided not'to go to the New York hospital, but in- stead has gone to her father-in-law’s home in West Norwalk, where she will be attended by Dr. French. Rev, Mr. Dickerman of the Univer- salist church of New Haven preached in the Town Hall last evening. ‘ Rev. Mr. Utely yesterday read his resignation as pastor of the Unitarian society ofDirien, to take effect April. 1st. Mr. Utely‘bas received acall to be \ Mr. John SWen‘ey of New York spent Sunday in town. . ’ ' The ladies of the- CongregatiOnal' church will .hold a Quaker sociable in the Town‘ Hall Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bates visited Mr. Bates’ parents, Mr. George Bates, yesterday afternoon, taking their‘infant with them. When- ». they arrived the grandmother took the babe and was removing its wraps when it suddenly gasped and died. Dr. Nox- on was called and said the child had died of convulsions. The baby was but two mdnths’ old. Mr. and Mrs. Bites have the sympathy of the entire com- munity. coo—‘- Many merchants are well aware that their customers are their best friends and take pleasure in supplying them with the best goods obtainable. As an instance we men- tion Perry & Cameron, prominent druggists of Flushing, Michigan. They say: “We have no hesitation in recommending Cham- berlain’s Cough Remedy to our customers as it is the best cough medicine we have ever sold, and always gives satisfaction.” For sale at 25 and 50 centsa. bottle by E' P. Weed, Druggist. and Mrs.. PERSONAL.- ERSONAL—Enterprise Meat Chopper No. . 10, cho s two pounds in one minute. bouth Norwa Hardware Co. FOR SALE: OR SALE—Theboot and shoe business. of C. H. Harvey. molndmgventire stock'and fixtures and lease of store. 111 be sold .very cheap 1f sold at once. Apply at store. m7tf FORISALE—The Enterprise raisin seeder will remove every seed without waste. 1 pound in five minutes. South Norwalk Hard- ware Company. 1‘0 RENT. 0 RENT—The offices in Lockwood’s build- ' ing from April lst next. F. ST. JOHN Locxwoon ' m7 tf. _T0 BENT—The Colonial Residence No. 128 East avenue. All modern improvements and partly furnished. J ms L. STEVENS, 124 East Avenue. ' 3‘13 tf . ' WANTED. .. ’ ANTED—By reliable man a. situation as I engineer or electrician has license. Address. ALLEN A. SMITH, Stamford, Conn. 3t - ANTED—Purchasers for our floor paints; 50 different shades, dry hard in 12 hours. South Norwalk Hardware Co. \ I? . “Ride a BAMBLEllfor Recreation.” ,5 fl ‘ ‘ ,4: é The Rambler’s M4 fig :13 . u 4% e eel lo lliile. / .. / :c 0 WHEEL possesses great- 3’ g or strength and staunoh- 6 c ness--is lighter or more I Z enduring than is the H A M B L E II. 7 Z Thorough integrity of construction 2?.- Z and uniiring enterprise in improve- ; Z ment have made it the most desira- _ ,3. Z lile wheel of iii-clay. f Us For those wanting a lower price wheel we c z; have the. GALES, IDEAL, STORMER and / a GOTHAM Bicycles. All thoroughly good / c, wheels, made by reliable firms. %/ THE J. T. PROWITT on, 45 megssmssgbm j .4 ' I . . O'LEEN BROS) swarms. arson smoun .9 F Will sell until April 1st The Balance of their Ladies $3.50 Calf Shoes at $2.00 a pair. The Balance of the $3.00 Cloth Top Shoes at$2.00'a pair, There is still a few of the best of the Men’s $1.48 Cork Sole Shoes left, “ all sizes,” worth $2 and $2.50. . Don’t forget that $33.50 Men's Patent Leather Shoes are sold at $1.95. The biggest bargain in town.’ ' " A full line of Trunks, Bags and Macintoshes at the "W hite -Sh.oe- Store. noawann sauna nonsn Benefit of Phoenix Engine Company. J. M. WARD’S HIGH-CLASS FARCIAL COMEDY, The very Newest of Clever Specialties, Bright Songs, Beautiful Costumes and a continuous variety of Laugha following Star Cast: Mr. Charles F. Jerome, Miss Clara Bell, _ Mr. E. J., Dallon; ble Situatihns and Funny Hits with fll‘ii'ss seine Dunbar,- Miss F. W. Caldwell, Miss Madge Hart, the ii Mr. George F. Hall, Miss Bella Vivian, Miss Lillie Hart and others AN ENTERTAINMENT OF UPROAROUS FUN .. Tickéts, . ‘- 50 Cents. Which can be exchanged at Weed’s and Tomlinson’s drug stores for reserved seats. ~
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