'\ \ V01._VI. Whole N0. 1337 ‘ EEVENI AZ“ THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORW/ILKS. Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, April 9, 1896. A in Price One Cent. NATIUNMAPITAL. The, White House Fumig‘ated ‘for Measles. Interesting Washington News and Chat. GAZETTE‘S BUREAU. ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET r WASEINGTON, APRIL 8. ) All the apartments in the White House where little Esther Cleveland, now ill with the measles. had been, were thor- oughly fumigated to-day: Dr. O’Reilly the White House physician, who is at- tending the children at Woodley, re- ports that little Esther is coming along nicely, and that so far the measles has not Spread to the other children. 0 o 0 Mr. Payne. of New York, introduced in the House to-day a bill providing that yachts belonging to a regularly organized yacht club of any foreign nation which shall extend like privrlege to the yachts of the United States shall have the privilege of entering or leav- ing any port of the United States with- out entering or clearing at the custom houses or paying tonnage tax. 0 o o The bill making appropriations for the District of Columbia was reported to the House to-day. It was recommit— ted to the Committee on Appropriations some weeks ago, after an exciting de- bate upon the matter of making appro- priations for the support of benevolent and charitable institutions, with in- structions to cut out such items. The bill, as reported to-day, authorizes the District Commissioners to contract for the care and maintenance of orphans, paupers. sick, and helpless, and appro- priates $94,700 for that purpose, with the pi oviso: “That no part of the money herein appropriated shall be paid for the pur- pose of maintaining, or aiding by pay- ment for services or expenses or other- wise, any church or religious denomi- nation or any institution or society which is under the sectarian or ecclesi- ' astical control.” 0 o o The House ways and means commit- tee to-day informally censidered the question of the time ,for the final ad- journment Of this session. Without doubt the committee will in a few days reporta resolution fixing the'date of adjournment about May 1!“. o o o The President has denied a pardon in ‘ the case of Martin J ewett sentenced in Connecticut December 3, 1895, to eleven months in New London jail for em— bezzling post office funds. In his in- dorsementthe President writes: “These crimes are too common and it seems to me they cannot be lightly condoned without serious impairment of the pub- lic service.” ' Twin 0 o o Ex-Secretary Whitney arrived in Washington last night and took a room at the Arlington. He was suffering from a cold, and retired, leaving word that he could see no callers. o o 0 There has been prepared in the post office department, and will be trans- mitted to Congress tit-morrow, a la- vorable report on Congressman Sper- ry’s post office clerks’ classification bill. The report has been with-held pending the action of Congress on the $150,000 appropriation for this purpose. The department will say in this report that as the appropriation has been granted there exists no obstacle to carrying out the proposed classification if the bill should became a law, and expresses the opinion that it would be of great benea fit to the service. ' Did Not lntend to Defraud. Louis Verlin was in town yesterday and said that the check given by him to a hotel proprietor in Massachusetts was uttered in good faith, and that it was a surprise to him to learn that it had been protested. He states that he has since sent a money order in liquid- ation of the indebtedness. He thinks that the affair was a very small matter to make such a hue and cry over. The arrival of Thomas. Norton, of Lee, Mass., in town this morning, puts Mr. Verlin’s veracity to the test. Mr. Norton states that he has never received a money order from Verlin and that upon inquiry at the post office he was informed that none had been sent from this city. Mr. Norton has placed the matter in the hands of an attorney and proposes to sue Verlin. Norwich Delegates. The Republican convention at Nor- wich last night elected the following delegates to the State convention at New Haven April 21 and 532: H. H.i0s- good, F. P. Brown, James M.‘ Brewer and James S. Reid. T965330 unpleged. - mix ‘2, All inhuman. Fire Visits the Norwalk Wine Company’s Saloon This Morning. ' Captain Gladstone Rescues ihe Proprietor’s‘ Wife. This morning about half past one as Captain Gladstone of the South Nor— walk police was passing the City Hoel block on South Main street, he detected a strong odor of burning weed and ker- osen’e.While engaged in looking into the several stores he heard the sound of crashing glass coming from the opposite side of the street. Running across the roadway he saw flames coming from the side of the building occupied bv the Norwalk Wine company directly oppo- site the hotel. The Captain ran to the Washington street railroad bridge and cilled to Offi- cer Pennington who promply Sent in an alarm from Box 3 in front of the Ma- hackemo. 'As soon as the alarm Was given Cap. tain Gladstone rushed back to the burning building and was' met on the porch by Ottmar Ludwig, the bartend- er, who had escaped by breaking out the glass in the door with his fist and crawling through the aperture. Lud- wig is broken English told the Captain that Mrs. Jacobi, the wife ofErnest W. Jacobi, the proprietor, was up stairs in the building. Without hesitation the Captain placed his shoulder against the side door and forced it Open, The house was filled with a dense, black smoke and the woman could not be seen but her cries were heard coming from the floor above. Grouping his way through the smoke Captain Gladstone found the stairs and rushing up met Mrs. J ocobi in her night clothes on the landing. Catching hold of her he half pulled and dragged her down to the open air and escorted her to the City Hotel. The fire department had arrived by this time and Chief Baker had two lines of hose laid from the hydrant on the corner, and after some difficulty the flames were extinguished. An inspection of the burnt building leads to the conclusion that the fire started in the basement at the south- west corner of the building,and danger- ously near a barrel of kerosene. There was also a suspicious smell of kerosene pervading the whole house, which could be easily detected from the street while the smoke poured from the build- ing in dense black volumes. The bar room was completely gutted and the front room where .the wine and other liquors were hept was badly damaged. by fire and water. The flames appeared to have enveloped the entire inside of the building as none of the rooms escaped. Ludwig, the bartender, who occupied a room directly over the bar room told an EVENING‘GAZETTE reporter that he was awakened by the smoke that filled his room from below Quickly putting on his trousers he called Mrs. Jacobi and ran down stairs to thefront door. This he found locked and after break- ing the glass crawled out onto the porch. He cut his hand quite badly with the glass and visited Dr. Coburn who dressed it for him. Mrs. Jacobi refused to remain at the hotel and returned to the house where after envelopihg herself in a comfort- able she seated herself upon a box in the front room and remained until day- light. She Was too much overcome to do much talking, but did, however, make one or tWo contradictory state- ments. She also complained that some one had stolen her money from upstairs, but as she had not been to her room it was not understood how she knew the money was missing. It was also said that she advised the bar- tender, Ludwig, not to talk, speaking to him always in the German language. Ernest Jacobi, the proprietor, was said to be in New York or Hoboken but Mrs. J ocobi when asked his address by Ludwig said she did not know where he was or his address. Ludwig said that J ocobi left on Tuesday the day after he,.Ludwig, arrived in town and went to Work at the saloon. About half an hour after the depart ment left the scene, the fire broke out again and Officer Decker was called in and extinguished the flames with sever- al pails of water. The building belonged to the Ely estate and Was insured in a New York insurance company, The stock and fixtures were insured for $1,000 by Jacobi only last week through the agency of Walter L. Wil- cox. ' . Jacobi returned to town this morning and called at Mr. Wilcox’s oflice. 0 Advertise in the GAZETTE. BOTH , uu___uuu on. Mangled Remains of John Slat- tery of Springfield Found Near Glenbrook. , He Fell From a Freight Train. Ashort time prior to the fire in the Norwalk Wine company building at South Norwalli, _this . morning, Officer Decker escorted two young men who had been put ofi‘a freight train at East Norwalk, to police headquarters. One of them gave his name as John Sullivan and his home Bowen. . To Captain Gladstme and an EVENING GAZETTE reporter Sullivan said, that last night at 11 o’clock he and a' young man named John Slantery, of Spring- field, Mass., boarded a freight train at Harlem River. They had been em- ployed in a restaurant in New York, Slattery as an Oyster opener and he, Sullivan, as a waiter, but were dis- charged yesterday morning, and being without sufficient money had attempted to steal a ride hcme on the freight. They were both on ihe top of a. freight car and becoming chilled went down the ladder and stood upon the car plat- form. When they were about ten miles from South Norwalk, as Sullivan thought, he spoke to Slattery who was standing With one foot on the platform of each car, and told him to hold on tight. He said he had hardly spoken when Slattery lost his grip on the iron rail and slid do wn betWeen the cars. Sullivan says he immediately climbed to the top of the ctr and informed at brakeman of Wnat had happened, but that the latter paid no attention to him until he berame angry and pitched into the‘brakeman, who put him off at East Norwalk. This morning Conductor McNally of the Danbury&Norwalk express freight, which left Stamford at. 5 o’clock, dis- covered the dead body of Slattery lying beside the tracks near Glenbrook. McNally stopped his train and pick- ing the body u‘pcarried it to the Glen- brook station where it new is. ' Both of Slattery’s feet wore cut off and'his face crushed. He was nicely dressed, as was Sullivan, and was about 2) years of age. ...,.—..__.._._' A DANGEROUS PRACTICE. Frank Gammons Struck on the Head by a Stone Hurled by Another Lad.- A practice that is indulged in about ' the city, and which is fraught with dan- ger, is that of hurling stones at one an- other by children and boys of quite large growth. The practice is not only dangerous to the participants but to others who may be near. Acase in point happened yesterday afternoon near the railroad freight house. A lad named Gammons was standing on the track when a large stone came flying. through the air hurled by an Italian lad who stood on the high enbankment near "by. The missile struck the Gammons boy on the head and felled him to the ground. Station agent David Gould witnessed the accident and went to the lad’s as- sisiance. He found that he had received an ugly wound, which bled profusely. He took the boy home but his mother was so frightened at his blood stained face and clothing that she was unable to even wash her son’s wound. , - ,This was done by Mr. Gould who also placed bandages on the lad’s head and he is now getting along all right. Mr. Gould also succeeded in locating the boy who hurled the stone and it may be that he will be placed under arrest as he has the reputation. of being a bad boy. o Rice’s Company, All Next Week. One of the most pleasing features of Rice’s stock company last season was the singing and dancing specialties in- troduced in each play. During their engagement next week at Hoyt’s Thea- tre all the plays will be new as well as the specialties. The company will open their engagement as Rice’s Comedians Monday night in the funny farce “Too Much Married” and one which is in. tended simply to amuse. It is a com- edy in every sense of the word and has many musical numbers. The famous Marine Band orchestra will be heard in a special musical program nightly and on Monday night will render their new descriptive “The Night Alarm.” Daily matinees will commence on Wednesday at 2:30 p. in. sharp. CO. A Fine Trout. James Henry Hoyt exhibited with pride, yesterday afternoon, a pound and a half front which he caught in a break located—but he don't tell where. WERE TAKEN BACK. Fixtures and Electrical Appli- ances of the Barnum Place Returned. The Threatened Lawsuit is Thus Averted. The trouble existing between Mr. S. F. Gardiner and George R. Barnum will probably be adjusted and a law- suit averted. ' , As published in these columns on Saturdiiy' last, the Barnum place on North avenue was puxchased by Mr. Gardiner and when his agent went to take possession he found that the elec- trical appliances and some of the fix- tures had been removed. '- Further investigation developed the fact that they had been taken away at the instigation of George R. Barnum the former owner of the house, who at first refused to give them up, on, it is alleged, the advice of counsel. Mr. Gardiner’s agent decided to bring suit, the result being the return of the arti- cles. Mr. Sturtevan’t, the agent for Mr. "rdiner, who bum in Waterbury, in- f_ med'a GAZETTE reporter this morn- iii}; that Mr. Barnum was now having the fixtures, etc, replaced, and that the work Would soon be completed. He said, hoWeVer, it would necessi- tate Considerable outlay to place it in as good repair’as when purchased by Mr. Gardiner, as in removing the fixmrrs the plaster on the wall had been badly damaged. _ ' MLSturieVant said‘that from the out- set of the trouble he felt certain that Mr. Barnum would fin illy conclude to return the fixtures as Mr.Gard1ner had such a clear case against him that had it ever come to trial Barnum - would have been compelled to return them. Mr. Gardiner and'his family have re- moved from Waterbury to this city and will probably occupy the former Bar- num place this week. His household- fujniture, horses, carriages, etc., have also arrived, the latter having been brought hereunder the charge of the coachman. - A CHECK FOR $5,000. A Westport Father’s Present to His Daugh- ter on Her Wedding Day. A large and fashionable assembly of Westport society people gathered at the Congregational church yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock to witness the marriage of Miss Caroline Gorham to Courtlandt E. Hilsdon of South Nor- walk. The church was beautifully dec- orated With choice flowers in honor of the event, roses and lilies being com- bined With palms, smilax and hyacinths in a" huge bank at the back of the altar. Over this pyramid of flowers was sus- pended a beautiful white dove. The bride, a tall, handsome brunette, and maid af honor, Miss Susie Gotham, were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Everett 'l'olles. The Episcopal marriage service was performed by Rev. Otho F. Bartholow of the Fleet Street Methodist church, Brooklyn, brother-in-law of the groom, and the ushers were Franklin S. Cook of Bridgeport, Fred Rowan Frank Randall and Wallace McQJhae. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hilsdon were driven directly to the station, where they took a train for New York, Washington and other southern points. The bride was attired in a gown of a new green combination of silk and wool, ornamented with dresden ribbon and gold passamenterie, with gloves and bonnet to match. There was a beautiful and costly array of wed- ding giftr, among them being a check for $5,000 from the bride’s father, Charles Gotham, house furnishings from the groom’s mother, besides a long array of silver, cut glass, pictures, bric-a-brac, bronzes and furniture from relatives and friends. ————-‘-’D————". Coming Home. - Ex-mayor James T. Hubbell expects his wife and two children home from the South, next month. They have been at Greensville, S. C. for, nearly a .Year auda half, Mrs. Hubbell going there for the benefit of her health, which has greatly improved. She will Stop at Washington to pay friends a visit, while on route home. Pensions. Original—Andrew A. Coburn, N oro- ton Heights; Abram Sergeant, Hart- ford; Corydon C. Force, Stamford; James Wood, Andover. Supplemental Original widows’, etc—Anna B. Hills, ,celia Gilbert, Wethersfield. —Lewellen S. Lownsberry, Banksville.- Hartford. Mexican war widOWs’-—Lu-' mun HUNDRED DOLLAR Fun A Magnificent; Piano for the Most Popular __School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com- fire company? . Which one has the' most admirers and friends? absolute answer, exceptional Opportunity to make the test. poses to poll the votes of the people. have zest in it. It is made worth while to vote. pauy in Fairfleld County. Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or Doubtless these questions are beyond the powerof any 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. ' ' HERE 1':- Is! but THE EVENING GAZETTE offers an THE GAZETTE prod And the voting is to There is a 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 following are the rules which govern the voting: 1—TEE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon being good for one vote for the school,'lodg pany the owner of the coupon may 8 coupon to be filled out with the name and address. to-day 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 F airfield County is eligible. e, society, club or fire com- elect—the blank lines in the The coupon 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- THE PIANO OFF It is a piano made upon ho’nor and so 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,_nt’ c.urse, can not be counted. ' .1. El] 18 THE Si} .lllll l ll SUNS. party buying one does not get merely a handsome case. T—l gets a thorough musical instrument. ld upon merit. A’ s The tone of the instru ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is magnificent. Following is the voti pear in THE GAZETTE daily, E Name, ’ NOT coon AFTER APRIL l6. l Town,m ng coupon, a copy of which will ap- MTTLE OF THE BALLOTS. El Norwalk Yacht Club...... .......... 10715 Hope Hose Company ............................................ _. ........ . .................. 9285 St. Mary’s School........_ .......................................................... .. ................ 6895 Welcome Stranger Lodge... .................................. . .............. . 135] Center School ............................................... V, .......................... ....... 903 Pequonock Pleasure Club ....................................................................... - 563 Over River School.................. ............. . ................ ‘347 Pioneer Castle ................................................................................. ‘ ....... 128 ' To F. E. 0111b .............................. ué ............................................ ‘Ioocolo..o0r3 70 Arinn Singing Society ............................................................................ 60 T.G. L. (1............ ................. , .......................................................... . ...... 36 Norwalk Liederkrenz ................................. _ ................................................ 24 Sword Fish Club........; ............. . ......................................................... .. 23 Lincoln Council ................ ' ......................................................... 18 The Central Club.. . . ................................................................. 13 N, R, ‘____ .......................... . ................................................... 13 Compo Engine'Co., Westport .................................................................... 10 Bishop McMahon Council ........................... .. 10 Catholic Union Council ....................................................... - 3 . Uncas Tribe ................................... . .................................. . ........ . ........... . 3 Knob Outing Club ................. , ................................. .. .................. ...... . 2 Pine Ledge Club............ ---.. ...................... 2 S. S. Club .............................................................................................. ... 2 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company -_.. ...................................... .........L 2 thnix Engine Company.IIOOICIOJIIIIODIIDOOJI‘l‘IOOIDCI'llll'OOIlI'IIIlIIIIIIO'IIOOI It. IIOIIIT I h 1
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