.T as EVENING GAZETTEG "”' ivV;' G VQ lllllGlGll llllt lllllllllNS Permits Several Americans to Accept Them. Senate AN IMPORTANT AMENDMENT An Exciting Debate In the House Be- tween M'essrs. Boutelle and \Vheeler. Other Interesting Gossip of the National Capital. 1--"' WASHINGTON, March 26.—Both the floor of the senate and the galleries were almost deserted when the session opened today, as there was promise that the exciting Cuban debate would give way to the rou- tine of appropriation bills. A joint resolution was adopt-ed author- izing Professors Simon Newcomb and Asa Hall to accept decorations from France. Following this. Mr. Sherman presented a favorable report 011 the resolution au- thorizing ex-President Benjamin Harrison to accept decorations conferred on him by Brazil and Spain while he'was president. Mr. Sherman asked immediate action. “Let that resoluiton go over,” inter- posed Mr. Allen (Pop. , Neb. ). One objection was sufficient to prevent immediate action, so the resolution Went over. Mr. Gallinger (Rep. ., N. H.) proposed an amendment to the constitution, to be known as article 16, providing that neither congress nor any state shall pass any law respecting an establishment of CONGRESSMAN BOUTELLE. religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or use the credit of the United States or any state or any money raised by taxation for the purpose of founding, maintaining or aiding any church, reli- gious denomination or religious society or any institution, society or undertaking which is wholly or in part under sectarian or ecclesiastical control. . At this point Mr. Platt (Rep., Conn.) rose and said he thought it about time to consider the question of adjournment, and without further comment he offered the following written resolution: Resolved. By the senate and the house of representatives. that the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of rep- resentatives be authorized to close the present session by adjourning their re- spective houses on the second day of May at 2 o’clock p. :11. Without any further comment the reso- lution was referred to the committee on appropriations, and the senate turned to the consideration of the legislative appro- priation bill. In the House. There was a dash of excitement in the opening proceedings of the house today. ~Mr. Bartlett (Dem., N. Y.) rose to a ques~ tion of personal privilege to deny a state- ment made in a local paper which charged that he had furnished the campaign cir- cular used by Mr. Sulzer (Dem., N. Y.) a few days ago during the consideration of the Bayard resolutions in the latter’s at—‘ tack upon Mr. Gibson (Rep, Tenn.). The publication stated that there was direct evidence that Mr. Bartlett had picked up the circular in a job printing office in this city and had given it to Mr. Snlzer. Such an act, said Mr. Bartlett, to say the least, would be ungentlemanly, if not dastardly. It would be anything but courageous to allow another gentleman to .lnake an attack which he himself would not make. The publication might not be libelous, but it was certainly a lie. As a matter of fact, the charge was false. He had never been in a job printing office in Washington in his life. “The only re- dress a member has in a case like this,” he concluded, “is to draw attention to the libel and denounce the fabrication." Mr. Boutelle (Rep, Me.) was on his feet as soon as Mr. Bartlett sat down. He, too, had a question of privilege to present, he said, in connection with a colloquy be- tween General Wheeler (Ala.) and himself during the debate yesterday on the bill to remove the restriction against the appoint- ment as officers of the army and navy of men who had held commissions in the United Stat-es service before the civil war, and who subsequently had fought in the Confederate army. His opening sentence raised a laugh. Mr. Boutelle's Explanation. “During one of those gusts of fervid enthusiasm which occasionally sweep over the house,” said he, “and almost drive us into war with England and Spain. the house on yesterday undertook negotia- tions with the southern Confederacy for peace. I made a few remarks, and several gentlemen were anxious to give me in- structions. ” He was proceeding to explain that while he was speaking about Democratic oppo- sition to the retirement of General Grant, General Wheeler challenged his statement, when Mr. Crisp interrupted and insisted that Mr. Boutelle should state his ques- tion of privilege first 1nd make his speech afterward. Mr. Boutelle replied that if Mr. Crisp would possess his soul in patience he would hear his question of privilege. The speaker ruled that Mr. Boutelle was proceeding in order. “That settles it, " exclaimed Mr. Crisp as he took his seat. “I hope the gentleman will have full range, ” said Mr. Wheeler, who was prepar- ing to reply to him. ”I object, ” interposed Mr, Miles (Dem. , Md.) “to giving the gentleman from Maine free rein in anything.” ‘ Mr. Boutelle proceeded to read from The Congressional Record to show that Mr. Wheeler had altered The Record so as to say that “many Democrats voted for the bill to retire General Grant,” instead of “all the Democrats,” as the official notes reported him. As a matter of fact, Mr. Boutelle said. the vote on the Grant bill was 198 yeas to 79 nays. The Record Corrected. Mr. Owens (Dem., Ky.) attempted to prevent Mr. Boutellc from rehearsing the history of the bill, and the speaker Advertise in the GAZETTE. thought that branch of the matter was not competent, but Mr. Boutclle made his point by stating that 58 of the 79 votes against the bill were cast by ex-Confed- crates. , He moved that The Record be corrected, and without object-ion it was so ordered. Mr. Wheeler meantime was clamoring for recognition. The speaker thought he should be allow ed to explain. Mr. Wheel- er, however, 11 anted to go back and re view the history of the Grant bill. This was not permitted, and he finally content ed himself by offering as an explanation for the change madein The Record that he thought that a gentleman in revising his remarks had the right to make his state. ment conform to the truth. The house then, on motion of Mr. Bon- telle, went into committee of the whole and took up the consideration of the naval appropriation bill. Mr. Boutelle, the chairman of the committee, made a gen- eral statement in explanation of the provi- sions of the bill, in the course of which he spoke in eloquent terms of the new navy. Pay of Letter Carriers. WASHINGTON, March 26. —Representa tive Sperry (Conn. ), from the postoflice committee, has reported to the house 01 representatives the bill agreed upon by the committee fixing the maximum salary oi letter carriers in cities of more than 75, 00f. population at $1, 200 per year, and in cities of less than 75, 000 inhabitants at $1, OOC per year. The free delivery service, say! the accompanying report, is now a source of quite a large income to the govern- ment, and should the bill become a law it would be more than self sustaining. It is believed that the carriers who are faith- ful, having a full knowledge of their du- ties and the residences of those they serve, would, be willing to continue in the dis charge of their duties and would not b( looking for other positions if this changi in salaries could be obtained. The Hawaiian Cable lIIatter. WASHINGTON, March 26.—The senatt committee on foreign relations today brief 1y considered the Hawaiian cable question but deferred action until next Wednesday when the committee will make an effort it dispose of the question. A bill has beer drafted by the committee embodying wha are believed to be the best features of tilt Scrymser and Spaulding bills. but omit ting all names, which the committee wil make the basis of its discussion. Important Arbitration Measure. WASHINGTON, March 26.——The hOIlSI committee on labor today decided to repor‘ favorably the billintroduced by Represent ative Erdman in relation to ar‘litratioz between (arriers engaged in interstatl commerce and their employees. This meas ure has been advocated by representative: of a number of labor organizations. Edward Erskine Gwynne l'vIarried. WASHINGTON, March 26.——Miss Heler Steele, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Steele of this city. was marriec‘ today to Edward Erskine Gwynne of Nov York. The event was a notable one social ly. The ceremony was performed at flu family residence and was witnessed by, the contracting families 'only. The San Carlos Reservation. WASHINGTON, March 26.—The secretary of the interior today sent to the house at agreement negotiated with the Indians 0! the San Carlos reservation, Arizona terri- tory, for a relinquishment of a part of the reservation. He also admitted a draft 0: a bill to carry it into effect. Postmaster-s Nominated. WASHINGTON, March 26.—The president today sent to the senate the following nominations of postmasters: Charles E Wills, Homer, N. 51.; William H. Klie Cambridgeboro, Pa. One Day’s Governlnent Receipts. WASHINGTON, March 26.—National bank notes received for redemption today, $285,- 011; government receipts from internai revenue, $262 089; customs, 766, 389; mis celianeous, $11, 439. United States Attorney For Connecticut. WASHINGTON, March 26 —The president has nominated Charles W. Comstock 01 Connecticut attorney of the United State: for the district of Connecticut. EXODUS OP DUNKARDS. Fifteen Hundred Colonists From States Going to North Dakota. CHICAGO, March 28.-—-Twenty colonies of Dunkards from six different states passed through Chicago on their way tc new homes in North Dakota. The colo- nists, 1,500 in number, arrived during the day, and the cars in which they rode were at once switched to the yards of the Wis- consin Central railway. From there they are being taken to St. Paul. From St. Paul the route is over the Great Northern to North Dakota. Along the line of this road the colonists will establish new homes. The Dunkards are from colonies in hall a hundred towns in Virginia, West Vir- ginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Indiana and Illinois. The present is the second exodus of Dunkards from the east to North Da- kota in the last three years. ; They come from old established colonies, which have been sending out members to the west for half a. century. Many A Meter For X Rays. PITTSBURG, March 26.——Pittsburg can at least claim one distinction with the new X rays. Professor R. A. Fessenden of the Western university, who has beer working in conjunction with Professor James Keeler in making developments with them, has invented a meter whereby they can be measured. The invention will assist greatly in studying the effect of the new discovery. Rutland’s Trotting Meeting. RUTLAND, Vt., March 26.—-The Rutland Trotting Park association will hold its annual racing meeting July 2, 3 and 4. Purses and classes will be announced by the middle of May. The meeting is open to all trotting horsemen in Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Dr. Satterlee Consecrated. NEW YORK, March 26.—Tl1e solemn ceremony of consecrating Rev. Dr. Henry Yates Satterlee bishop of the new Protes- tant Episcopal diocese ofiWashington was performed today in Calvary Episcopal church, of which church Dr. Satterlee has been the beloved pastor for a long time. A Canard Denied. LONDON, March 26.—It is officially de- nied here that Great Britain has intimatr ed that she would favor the active inter- vention of the United States in Cuba. 'Brown Acqnitted of Heresy. MADISON, Conn., March 26. —The Rev. W. H. Brown, the Congregational clergy- man Who was tricd'on the charge of her- esy, has been pronounced innocent. Advertise ii Iahe‘GAznrrs'. 0111111 gunman Annie McGrath’s Strange Death 2 Puzzle to the Police. THE SERVANT (11111.13 STORY. Many Suspicious Circumstances In Con- nection “Vith the Case—Possibility That Double Suicide \Vas Really Contemplated. PHILADELPHIA, March fad—The police officials of this city and the coroner’s offi— cers are working hard to unravel the mys- tery surrounding the death of Annie Mc- Grath, the young woman who was found dead on Monday afternoon at 2926 Girard avenue, where she had been living for some time with Samuel P. Langdcn, a cap- italist, as his wife. It is not known as yet what caused the girl’s death, but the theory of the police is that she was poisoned, and a chemical analysis of the contents of the stomach will be necessary to determine whether or not this is so. Langdcn, who has been placed under arrest. is about 50 years of age and is the president of the United Collieries company and also of a small southern railway. He is a son of Richard Langdcn, one of the oldest and Wealthiest coal operators in the Huntingdon coal regions. The elder Lang- don’s wealth, when he retired from busi- ness some years ago, was estimated at over $1,000,000, most of which went to the son. On his mother’s side Langdcn also comes from wealthy stock. He is widely known in coal trade circles. Lang- don has a family, but it is not known where they are. been divorced from his wife but a short time ago. His intimacy with the McGrath girl has existed for some time and was wholly unknown by her parents, who reside at 2013 Gratz street. Langdcn hired the Girard avenue house for her, and they were in the habit of staying there for weeks at a time, the girl’s parentstbeing under the impression that on these occa- sions she was employed as a lady’s maid and was traveling with her employer. The two employed a colored servant, Bertha Stewart, who did the housework. The Servant’s Story. It is from the servant that the authori- ties have obtained all their information touching the circumstances of the girl’s death. She says that on Sunday, about half past 4 p. m.. she was on her way up stairs when she heard a suppressed scream. She opened the door leading into Miss McGrath’s room and saw her mistress at- tired in her nightdress lying on the floor, with a towel over her face. Langdcn was leaning over her. The r Erl says she shut the door and ran up st.:irs. On Monday morning her mistress did not appear at breakfast, but Langdcn ate his by himself. He went up stairs again after the meal and remained in the room with Miss McGrath until 5 o’clOck, when he appeared with his satchel packed and ' told Bertha that when she completed her work she could leave the key with the woman text door and go home, as her mistress - as only slightly sick and would not need her any more. Bertha said she looked in the room again before going home and found Miss Mc- Grath still lying on the floor. She called her mistress, and receiving no ansWer was frightened. She then Went to her home, where she told her brother what had hap- pened. He accompanied her back to the house, and they went up stairs to the room, where, upon examination, they dis- covered that the woman was dead, with the towel still over her head. The police were then notified. A post mortem examination was held, but the result has not been made public, though it has been learned that there were no marks of violence on the body, and no cause of death was found unless it should develop that poison was used. At the time of his arrest Langdcn said he was at the house on Sunday and that the girl was taken sick in the afternoon. He said that when he awoke the next morning she was apparently still' asleep, and later in the day he left the house with- out awakening her. A Significant Note. He did not explain why he was not sur- prised that she should have slept so sound- ly all Sunday night and Monday until 5 p. m. He expressed great surprise that she was dead and said that he had no idea that she was so ill. It has since been learned that he wrote a postal card to the servant on Monday night, telling her that in case her mistress was not better Tues- day morning to notify her father. This card is now in the possession of the police. Langdcn was seen in his cell at the cen- tral station, but refused to answer any in- quiries regarding the girl’s death. He ap- peared stupid, as though sufiering from the effects of an opiate, and closed his eyes frequently. When asked if he wanted a doctor, he shook his head. “The only thing I want is a feather bed, for this board is awfully hard,” he said. The prisoner-sent for his lawyers, Al- bert and Arthur Moore, who were closeted with him for some time. It is said the girl first met Langdcn while employed in his office as a stenog- rapher and that intimacy had existed for some time. The physicians who held the autopsy and the detectives Who are working on the case are very close mouthed and profess to know little about the case. One theory is that it is either a case of murder and suicide or that it is a case of attempted double suicide. In other words, it is believed Langdcn intended to kill himself after the death of the girl, wheth— er she was murdered or committed suicide. A policeman said that Langdon’ s tongue was burned as if with some drug, and when Langdcn was arrested be com- plained of being ill. Booth-Tucker Sails. LONDON, March 26.—Mr. Booth-Tucker sailed for New York today. He embarked with his wife on board the St. Louis last Saturday, but just as the pilot was leav- ing that steamer a telegram was handed to him, saying that his youngest child, an infant, 7 weeks» old, was dying. Booth- Tucker returned to this city. It is now thought that the child will recover. Tugboat Sunk. NEW YORK, March 26.—-As the result of a collision with an unknown tug the tug. boat Willie of the Pennsylvania railroad was sunk in the East river ofl pier 11 to- day. No lives were lost. Remenyi, the Violinist, Seriously Ill. DAVENPORT, 1a., March 26.—Remenyl, the violinist, is very ill in this city. telegraphed for. Advertise in tht '3AZETTE. ' He told the police he had' His, wife, who is in New York city, has been WELL II'H BUST - It ‘OUR PLEASED . CLERKS CUSTOMERS ' i - AND ‘ ARE . cusromp’sns \ NORWALK. Wit: . ‘ CHEERFUL ADVERT'SERS' mew ronx owl—cs, 442 BROADWAY. L°°"'."°- We are always‘advancing, no halling, always going ahead. For this reason we ' are compelled Io sacrifice one of our Departments. .The increased sales in our SuII. and cloak Iloom has made iI necessary for us Io lake the whole floor for our display of Ladies’ and IIIsses’ SuiIs, Ladies’ and children’s Spring tapes and Jackels, Ladies’ Shirl Waisis, eio. Therefore, we shall close ouI all our carpets and Mailings at a price. We Want Io close ouI all our carpets THIS WEEK. Here are the prices that will do it: 75c Best Tapestry Brussels, 55 Cents. 75c All-Wool Ingrain, 50 Cents. 75c Stair Carpets, 55 Cents. , .. 25c Mattings, l5 Cents. 49c Mattings, 25 Cents. If you are going Io gel-a Carpet this Spring, now is your time. Hassocks, 29c ones for 19 Cents. Hassocks, 500 ones for 3| Cents. $2.25 Moquette Rugs for $I.75. $2.00 Velvet Rugs for 75 Cents. SlLKS—v—v/ Wefheara great many Ladies say they never bought a Silk Dress in Nor- walk. 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