x-i, EVENIN ‘THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT "DAILY [N THE WORWALKS. Q ..— Norwalk, Conn, Wednesday (Evening, March, 25, 1896. Price One Cent. Vol..VI. Whole No.1327 NATIONA_L_0APITAL Resolution to Seize the Island of Cuba in Event of War . Offered in’the senate. Major William H. Webster glee Suddenly. GAZETTE'S BUREAU. ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET ,~ WASHINGTON, MARCH 24. I The result reached yesterday on the Cuban question does not signify that Congress proposes to abandon any ex- pression of sympathy. A sensational phase was given the subject yesterday by Senator Mills’ resolution which p*o- posed that in the event of Spain refusing self-government to the Cubans, this country shall seize the island. 0 o n In addition to this feature Senator Platt introduced the following resolu» tion, which was referred to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations: RESOLVED, That the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring) hereby expresses its earnest desire and hope that Cuba may soon become a . free, independent, and republican gov- ernment, and that the friendly offices of the United States shOuld be ofiiered by the President to the Spanish govern- ment to secure this result. Senator Platt’s resolve has met with quite general approval and had it been presented at the outset would, it is be- lieved have promptly been adopted. 0 o o The displacement of the Cuban reso- lutions had no apparent effect in dimin- ishing the attendance in the Senate galleries to-day. o o 0 ~ In the House Mr. Httt, chairman of the foreign affairs committee. called up the message of the Senate announcing the Senate’s disagreement to the con- ference report on the Cuban resolution. and agreed to the. further conference asked for by the Senate. 0 o o The American Seed Company and the Standard Seed Company, establish meats operating as one concern in New York City, are barred from the mails by a lottery order, directed against them by Postmaster General Wilson. They have advertised in a number of Eastern and Western papers to give rewards of various kinds on a chance basis. 0 o 0 Major William H. Webster died very suddenly last night of heart disease. He was born at Burlington, Conn., Jan- uary 24, 1839; entered Trinity College, Hartford, taking the degree of B. A. in June, 1852, and graduating at the same institution :with the degree of M. A. . Studied law in Columbian College, Washington, D. C., and graduated therefrom June, 1871 taking degree of B. S. He served in the late war, being commsssioned second lieutenant Com- pany I, Fifth Connecticut Volunteers; was promoted to be first lieutenant August 9, 1862- serving with distinction under 001. O. S. Ferry, and discharged for disabilities April 10, 1862. In J anu- ary, 1864, he was appomted second lieu— tenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps, and stationed at Clint-m B it rocks, this city, being finally mustered out as first lieutenant of Veteran Reserve Corps, detached, in November, 1868. In June, 1869, he was appointed to a clerkship in the Pension Office, and . there remained up to time of his appoint ment as chieffiexaminer of the Civil Ser- vice'Commission. He, was one of the commpilers of the “Digest of Pension Laws, Decisions, etc.,” issued in 1885. o o 0 Mrs. Edwin Wright and daughter, of Saugatuck, left here yesterday for home. 0 o o J. V. Battelsderfer, Mrs. A. H. Kim- berly and Mrs. 'J. P. Wilson of New Haven; D. N. Morseand wife and A. E. Penfield, of Bridgeport, are among today’s arrivals. o o 0 Hon, John S. Sey mour’s illness, which was yesterday thought to be ton- silitis, has fo-day developed into facial orysipelas. ' .Q.———————.—. in Luck. Err-Alderman Martin Bergin, of the Sixth ward, New Haven, is in in luck.— His lawyers have just received word from Australia that he is co-heir with three sisters, to a comfortable fortune of $100,000 or thereabouts, left by his brother at. Melbourne. Only Three Elected. EDITOR GAZETTE—Will you kindly inform me how many selectmen are elected in Norwalk. Some say there is only one while others say we have four. Which is correct? G. D. K‘ 80. Norwalk,,March 24. 1896. -—"——-—<»- ~Advertise in the “Gazette.” LOOKING jun FIGHT. A Midnight Brawl Awakcns the Residents of Knight Street, Henry Began Roughly Handled. Shortly after 12 o’c'ock last night Officer Kenney while patrolling Wall street had his attention attracted to a man who came from the direction of the Street Railway station, and who seemed to be very much excited. The officer recognized the party as «L-Ieury S. Whit- lock, who as soon as he could recover his breath, said that a man had been killed on Knightstreet. The two started for the scene, on the way meeting John Hanlon. who ex- plained that as near as he could learn “Silver” Degan had been assaulted and dangerously wounded. Officer Kenney rapped for Officer Morehouse who quickly joined the party and they pro- ceeded down Knight street, until nearly in front of the house occupied by Henry Degan where they met Ada Williams, a colored woman well known in the neighborhood. ' 'She said that she was awakened about 12 o’clock by hearing someone swearing and shouting on the street and inviting any of the black —— —7— —— to come out and he would lick the whole lot of them. Soon after she saw some one go up to Degan and deal him a blow over the head with what she thought to be a club. .Degan fell to the ground and his assailant after giving him a couple of kicks ran aWuy. She disclaimed having any knowledge as to who Degan’s assailant was. Mrs. Degan, however, told the officers that she believed that the party who struck her husband was Sydney Smith who lives in the house in front of which the assault occurred. The Williams woman denied this and said that she knew that Smith was in bed at the time. Before the officers arrived Degan had been assisted into his home and when they entered they found him sitting on a lounge, while “Sam” Bonner and “Griff” Kelly were engaged in bathing with Warm water an ugly looking wound on his head. Degan’s first salutation to the officers was, “Are these people doing the right thing for that cut?” The officers re- port. him as having been somewhat in- toxicated, and to their questions as to who assaulted him he said he didn’t know. As it’seemcd impossible at the tima to get any information that would warrant an immediate arrest, they left the house and went back on their boats, deciding to leave further investigation until this morning. Later, howeVer, Captain Dunn in company with Ofiicer Kenney went to ,Degan’s house, and the Captain ques- tioned him as to who had committed the assault, and he replied Without hes- itatiou that it was Sydney Smith. Asked as to why he had not said this on the first visit of the officers, he said that he was too much dazed to under— stand what was asked him. A Mrs. Weigand who lives in apart- ments on the first floor in the house near where the disturbance occurred, claims that she heard no unusual noise on the street. This seems sfrangewhen it is known the sound of Degan’s voice had attracted the attention of Messrs. Hanlon and Whitlock who were sitting in the house of the former on Lewis street, several hundred feet away, and who gave the alarm to the police. _ It would appear that Degaa has had 111 feeling against Smith,or members of his household, his children having, so he claims, been insulted by them. Chief Bradley investigated the mat- ter this morning and arrests are liable to follow. ’ 0. Another Suit. D. Bannash & Co. have brought an- other suit against Mrs. W. Fawcett, this time to recover $125. It will be remem- bered that in a previous suit after car- rying it to the Supreme court of Errors, Bannash & Co._were satisfied to make a settlement on a compromise agreement between Fawcett and themselves. The latter suit is a surprise that was not looked for. Bannash & Co. accepted, as was thought,the terms of,settlement, and would abide by the same. The matter will be first tried in the town court on the present writ. v- Was Badly Scratched. From the negative compliments that are heard on all sides, it is gathered that if the present first selectman ever runs for another local office, the voters “won’t do a thing to him.”—News. Has the News in mind the run his chief fugleman made for the office of justice of the peacel SWAlVl IT. llthll. Jim Ellis Takes a Cold Bath and Escapes the Officers. ' Last Seen Going lnto the Woods. , On Saturday night last, Oflicer Deck- er of South Norwalk, at tempted to ar- rest the notorious Jim Ellis for drunk- enness. ' The skirmish between the officer and Ellis occurred at Pine street and was one of the liveliest order while it. last- ed. The officer finally knocked Ellis down with his club and thought he had him safe, but Jim thought otherwise and jumping to his feet made his escape. ' Last evening Officer Decker con- cluded to go to Cobble Hill after Ellis, and securing the assistance of Ofiicor Riordan they came to this city and proceeded to Ellis’ home on Marshall street. As the two officers approached the house Ellis, who was on thelookout, saw them and made a dash for the back door. The officers saw Ellis as he ran toward the river and instantly gave chase, but Jim did not propose to get captured, and onlreaching the river’s bank plung- ed in head first and swam through the icy waters to the opposite bank, which he crawled up and started for the woods near Riverside cemetery. When Decker and Riordan reached the spot where Jim had plunged in, the latter was just disappearing from VleW in the woods. The two officers returned to South Norwalk without Ellis, but it is safe to say that he will be captured and made to pay dearly for his fun, if indeed he does not have pneumonia from his icy bath. Arbor Day. Gov. Coffin has issued his Arbor day proclamation as follows: ' “In pursuance of the apprOpriateand important obligation imposed upon me by law, I hereby designate Friday, April 17, as Arbor day. ' ' . "I earnestly urge all school authorii ties and teachers, and all others for whom itmay be reasonably convenient, to give much more than usual attention to the exceedingly desirable work which- it is the design of the law to encourage: “Given under my hand and the seal of the state, at the capitol in Hartford, this twenty-fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and ninety-six, and of the in- dependence (f the United States the one hundred and twentieth. O. VINCENT Cousin. By His Excellency ’s command, William C. Mowry, secretary of state. The Pool Tournament Ended. The pool tournament at the Monte Cristo \billiard parlors ended last night the final game being played between Amzi Waters and William Keisler, the latter winning the championship one by a score of 100 to his opponents 76. The afi'iir which has lasted for eight even- ings, and included boxing bouts, was a credit to its projector and manager, Mr. Louis Potter, it having been the source of no small amount of pleasure to large audiences every evening. __—_—... Visited the Soldiers’ Home. Comrade George W. Raymond, of Buckingham Past, visited the Soldiers’ Home at Noroton, yesterday. He called on George “Hen” Waterbury who is in the hospital and found‘ him unable to talk much so as to be understood, but otherwise slightly improved, His brother “Sam” Waterbury, who is sick in the same institution Mr. Raymond reports as having found in much better health than when be last saw him. Pensions. Original, Erwin O, Dimmick, de- ceased, Rockville; George Bronson.No- roton Heights. Increase, Stephen T. Palmer, Stratford; Andrew S. Ainold,‘ Tolland. Reissue and increase, Charles Leavenworth, Hotchkissville. Orignal widows, etc., Catherine Duggan, Nor- walk; minors of James Wicks, Norwich- town; Bessie M. Crampton, Madison. Original, Joseph D. Champion, North- Woodstock. The Sick. Miss Mary Martin is seriously ill at her home on Elm street. , “Will” Kellogg is wristling with an attack of the grip but thus far has been able to keep on his feet and on the street. He has no heart, however, to saw boards or drive nails. William Mitchell is out after having been “housed up’? for two weeks by reason of a severe illness. A-A vvv» —Frames miide by J. T. Hayes. if JOHN KEUGH’S sun. Obtains Judgment for $325 Against the Tram'way ,Company. I John Gives An Orchestral Exhibition. The case. of John Keogh of East Norwalk vs. the Tramway company. was triedin the Superior court yester- day morning before Judge George W. Wheeler. The evidence was shdrt and consisted only of the testimony of KeOgh and Dr. F. B. Baker of East Norwalk, who attended. him at the time ‘ he was injured. The defence offered no testimony, being content to rest their case upon the nature of the evidence introduced by the plaintiff. Of course they expected to be called upon to pay some damages, as they de- faulted. Keogh wasa passenger on a car re- turning from Gregory’s Point, to Nor- walk, Sept. 1, 1895. This car was close- ly followed by another and when it stopped the car following crashed into it. Keogh had one of the bones of his right. arm dislocated and was bruised some about the body, but soon after the accident he was playing in an or- chestra at Boton Point. For this he said he received 315 per week, less 38 which was deducted for board. His position was that of a snare and bass drummer and cymbal player, all of which accomplishments he performed at the same time. He also said he was a batter, and could have worked at the business had there been anything do- ing in that line. On cross-examination: Keogh show- ed with drum sticks how a snare drum- mer performed. This was to show that in the use of the sticks a drummer was not required to put his whole arm in moi ion. .. Dr. Baker testified as to the nature of Keogn’s injuries. His bill for profes- sional services in the case was 823. Another man who was injured in the same‘accident settled with the Tramway Co.for $400. Keogh was offered $200, ”but refused to accept and brought suit for $4,500. ' As a witness, it is said, John did not strengthen his case. One: while he was telling how he used one of his legs in getting off of the car, Judge DeForest asked: ' “What did you do with your other leg ? ” “What didI do with it? Why I took it with me,” was the reply. After the arguments were heard in the case, Judge Wheeler decided that the plaintiff was entitled to $325 dam- ages anl so found. 0. 'NEW CANAAN. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs.‘Gilbert B. Stevens. The GAZETTE in New Canaan can be obtained of S. E. Buscoe. Edward Gray is ill with pneumonia. Just what terms Fancher & 00., will - make with their turn-men who went out on strike Monday is not known, but a satisfactory settlement will no doubt be made. ' The case of Lucretia B. Bouton of this place vs. Orrin A. Doty and others of Stamford, is being tried in the Superior court tc-day. Attorneys Hurlbutt & Gregory of Norwalk appear for the plaintiff. .J. K. Emmet. _ The popular comedian, Mr. J. K. Emmet, will appear Saturday night at Hoyt’s Theatre in his new play “Fritz in Love,” a comedy-drama in three acts. It is said to afford Mr. Emmet ample opportunity to display his many talents. He will sing for the ' first time several new songs among them being “The Tear,” “Lullaby” and a most novel “Bubble” song. To Move April Isf. William Wardwell, the butcher, who after April lst will be associated with W. F. Lockwood in the meat business on Main street, has conducted his pres- ent market on Wall street about eight years. The place was Opened as a mar- ket about twelve years ago by. the Messrs. Mitchell who continued in the business up to the time of selling out to Mr. Wardwell who has enjoyed a de- servedly good patronage. Senator Ferris Denies It. Senator Ferris said he did not uphold Selectman Selleck’s stand in the mat. ter, and if he had been present at the meeting he would have advocated the Turnpike improvement.—N8WH- ~90. —Fine butter 25 cents per pound at Betta & Farrington’s J 22-tf pear in THE GAZETTE daily. lllUll HUNDRED DULLAHPRIZEI A Magnificent Piano for the Most, Popular School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Gom- ‘ ~ pany iii Fairlield County. Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or fire company? Which one has the most admirers and friends? Doubtless these questions arebeyond the power of any absolute answer, but THE EVENING, GAZETTE offers an exceptional opportunity to make the’test. -THE GAZETTE pro- poses to poll the votes eof the people. And the voting is to have zest in if. ’ 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. \\\\\j\\\\\\\iii . 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 33400 IN GOLD. The following are the rules which govern the voting: l—TnE GAZETTE will print. cach'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 cc upon 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. 2—The contest will 0 one on July 2, and the winner announced on July3. 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield 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 THE iiiiiiniiib’iimis iii Sll up HUNS. It is a piano made upon- honor and sold .upon merit. A party buying one does not get merely a handsome case. Us ~ gets a lhOrough n‘usical instrument. The tone bf the instru ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustainedpthe- scale is m?gnificenf.' ' .. _' Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap- _.L «*h-' i Name, Town, BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. Norwalk Yacht Club ............................................................................... 4161 Hope Hose Company ........................................................ . ....................... 3130 St. Mary’s School.....................'. ......................................... . ..................... 3029 Welcome Stranger Lodge ..................................................................... . 1015 Center School ............................. . ............................................ . ............... 637 .Pequonock Pleasure Club ....................................................................... . 371 Over River School.. ................ . ...... '. ........................................... . ............... 3 47 Pioneer Castle ...... _.. ..................... 80 Arinn Singing Society ............................................................................ '60 T.G. L. C ....................... . ..................................................... , ........... . ...... 36 T. F. E. Club .................. ............... 31 Norwalk Liederkranz ................................................................................. 19 Compo Engine 00., Weetport ........... 10 N. B. 0---- ........ . .................................. ....... ........ 8 Catholic Union Council ...................................... 3 ‘ . Uncas Tribe ....................................................................... . .................... . 3 “ Sword Fish Club .............................. . ......................................... ‘. ......... .. 8 Knob Outing Club......... ................... . .......... . .............. 2 Pine Ledge Club ........ . ................... ,. ...................................................... 2 S. S. Club ........................ . ......... . ..... ..... 2 LCBDIX Engine Company,..............-......._. uuuuuuuuuuu . IIICIQUIIOIII.rIOIoIJCcCluO nu'o'uouo o 1 "
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