OUPONIMMSIIIION THE. ARGUMENT 01’ MR. GRAY Senators Object to Having Their Pet Meas- ures Side Tracked—An Important Inter-hay Canal Project —— A Sensation In the House. WASHINGTON. April 16.—In the senate Ibday Mr. Sewell (Rep., N. J.) reported from the committee on military affairs and asked immediate consideration for a bill authorizing the president to give brevets in the regular army without pay ' to officers who served in the volunteer forces. Mr. Sewell explained that it ap- plied to about 40 volunteer major generals and was designed to give to them an hon- or which they could hand down to their offspring. Mr. Allen (Pop., Nob.) wanted the measure broadened to include honor- cry brevets to nonoommissioned ofi‘icers and privates, and. failing in this, objected to the bill, and it went over. A bill was passed appropriating $17, 000 for acquiring burial grounds at Fort Meig's and Put-ln-Bay island, Ohio, and the in- terment therein of the remains of soldiers of the war of 1812. Mr. Gray (Dem., Del.) was then recog- nized in opposition Ate the claim of Mr. Du Pont for a seat in the senate. Mr. Allison asked how soon a final de- termination of the Du Pont case would be reached. Some understanding should be reached as to the business of the senate. He also added that the resolution for an Inquiry into recent bond issues must give .way to appropriation bills. This brought on general discussion. Mr. Pefler insisted that the bond resolution could not be cut ofi‘. Mr. Pettlgrew wanted to go on with the Indian bill, and Mr. Hale with the naval bill. . Mr. Mitchell, chairman of the commit- tee on privileges and elections, said he hoped to secure action on the Du Pont case after pending special orders and a number of speeches had been disposed of. No Date Set For a Vote. This brought Mr. German to his feet with a proposition to vote on the Du Pont case at a fixed time, next Wednesday at 3 ”p. m. He said it was a waste of time to have this and other cases sandwiched in betwoen appropriation bills. He asked Mr. Mitchell, in charge of the bill, if he would agree to a vote next Wednesday. The latter declined to fix a date, in view of the notices given him of speeches. “Do I understand that the chairman ob- jects to the proposition to fix a time for a vote?” asked Mr. Gorman. “After pending measures are out of the way we may see our way clear to fixing a time, but not now," responded Mr. Mitch- all. Mr. German remarked that this meant the Du Pcnt vote would be put off until after June 1.. Mr. Stewart (Pep. ., Nev.) inquired what had become of the proposed bond inquiry. “That must be considered, ” said he. “It ought not to take any time. It may pass without opp'csition. Certainly if the pres- ent policy of selling bonds continues it will be necessary to make large appropri- ations—very large—in order to get enough money distributed through the country to carry on business. The discussion was cut off at this point by a call for the regular order, and Mr. Gray proceeded with his speech on the Du Pont case. Mr. Gray expressed high personal regard for Mr. Du Pont, who had the confidence and respect of the people of Delaware. But in this case, Mr. Gray proceeded. the claim set up by Mr. Du Pont was in contravention of the Delaware constitution, and the senator regarded it as a duty to oppose the admission of Mr. Du Pont. The right of Speaker Watson to vote in the Imaware legislat re while act ing as governor was argued y Mr. Gray, who said the law was overwhelming in support of this right and in vindication of Mr. Watson against the aspersion and assaults made upon him. a?“ In the House. At the opening of the session of the house today Mr. Bell (Dem., Tex.) called. up the report of elections committee N o. 3 on the case of Moorman versus Latimer, from the Third district of South Carolina, which was unanimously in favor of the sitting member, and it was adopted with- out division. During the consideration in the house today of a resolution for the reappoint ment of William B. Franklin of Connecti- cut and others as members of the board of managers of the National Soldiers’ home Mr. Blue (Rep. Kan.) made a sensational speech against General Franklin, charging him and Smith, for whom-he said General Franklin was responsible, with cruel and brutal treatment of the inmates of the home at Leavenworth, Kan. He moved to substitute the name of General 0. 0. Howard. No More Free Alcohol. WASHINGTQN, April 16.—The house committee on ways and means today do- cided to report favorably the bill intro- duced by Mr. C. W. Sloane of Pennsyl- vania to repeal the section of the Wilson act which gives free alcohol for use in the arts and manufactures. The internal rev. enue officials have acknowledged their in- ability to carry out the provisions of the law. Great frauds are said to be possible under the law, and many large claims have been piled up against the government under the law. Important Canal Project. WASHINGTON, April 16.—Senator Elkins today introduced a bill providing for the construction of a canal through Maryland and Delaware, connecting the waters of Chesapeake and Delaware bays. The pro- posed canal is to be 30 feet deep and 100 feet wide at the bottom, and to have locks of sufficient size to permit the passage of ocean vessels of the largest kind. The sec- retary of war is authorized to appoint a commissiOn to select the most feasible route. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 for the work. The Printing of Postage Stamps. WASHINGTON, April 16.—The senate committee on postofiice and post roads to- day agreed to report favorably the amend- ment to the sundry civil bill proposed by Senator Hawley. providing that after Jan- uary, 1897, the printing of postage stamps by the bureau of printing and engraving shall be discontinued and contracts made on competitive bids. Cleveland Wouldn‘t Commit Himself. WASHINGTON, April 16.—When the ex- ecutive commi ee of the‘nationai Demo- cratic clubs call (1 on President Cleveland an attempt was made to draw from him a declaration as to_his position on the third “Advertisenin the GAZETTE. , withOut debate. ,- . ‘ ' I“ ‘ term question. The president. who was in a‘ particularly jovial humor, declined to be drawn out, and the delegates went away disappointed. One Day’s Government Receipts. WASHINGTON, April 16.—National bank notes received for redemption today, $529,- 908; government receipts from internal revenue, $348, 957; customs, $536, 722; miscellaneous, $22,159. Lank Authorized at Tionesta, Pa. WASHINGTON, April 16. —The comptrol- lot of the currency has authorized, the or- ganization of the Citizens’ National bank of Tionasta, Pa.; capital, $50,000. Dr. Whittcn Retaliates. NEW HAVEN, April 16.—Dr. George E. Whitten of Newton, Mass, Who with Dr. J. Edward Lee of this city figured as de- fendants in the Maggie Schloss murder trial. today brought suit in the United States court for $100. 000 against the estate of the late Hon. Tilton F. Doolittle and Detective John R. Leete for damages for malicious prosecution. Killed at a Railroad Crossing. BUFFALO, April 16.—John Leinlnger and Peter Pretzeller, returning from a hunting trip behind a young horse, were killed by the west bound fast mail. onthe New York Central at Looneyvllle cross- ing, running 50 miles an hour. The horse ran madly Into the train between the sec ond andthird cars. ' . Mr. Williams Pleased. HAVANA, April 16. —The United States. consul general, Mr. Ramon 0. Williams, speaking of the appointment of his succes- sor, says he is well satisfied to be released. “I feel proud, ” he continues, “that Gen- eral Fitz Hugh Lee is to be my successor. I know him and esteem his high quali- ties. ” Elbe Disaster Recalled. BOTTERDAM, April 1 —The owners of the British steamer Or is, belonging to Aberdeen, have been condemned to pay 565,500 fiorins damages to the North Ger- man Lloyd company for the sinking of the steamship Elbe by collision Jan. 30, 1895, with a loss of 335 lives. Husband Murder _In Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA. April 16.—James Kane, a dissolute character, was murdered by his equally dissolute wife, Lizzie Kane; to- day. The woman used a long, keen bread knife as the weapon, which she plunged through the lower portion of her husband’s body. ' A Marriage In High Iiife. VIENNA, April 16.—Count von Lam- berg and Princess Dorothea von Hohen- lohe, youngest daughter of Prince Con- stantine von Hohenlohe-Scbillingfurst, were married here today. Cardinal Gruscha, archbishop of Vienna, ofliciated. The Pearl Bryan Mystery. ‘ CINCINNATI, April 16.—When the case of William Wood, charged as an accom- plice in the case of Pearl Bryan, was called today. the prosecuting'attorney said the state had no evidence to warrant a trial, and Judge Gregg dismissed the case. Baron Von Eckardstein Married. LONDON, April 16. —-Baron von Eckard- stein, military attache of the German em- bassy here, was married today to Miss Grace Maple, daughter of Sir J. Blundeil Maple, at St. Albans abbey, at 1:15 p. In. The bishop of St. Albans ofi‘iciated. Against Common Law .Marrlages. ALBANY, April 16.—Among the bills passed by the assembly without debate or dissent and put on the calendar of the sen- ate today is one introduced by Mr. Kemp- ner practically doing away with common law marriages. Mine Accident at Bitumine. LOCKHAVEN, 'Pa., April 16.—Michael and Andrew Alynsik, brothers, were kill- ed in the mines of the Kettle Creek Coal company at Bitumine, this county, today by a fall of coal. The skulls of the men were fractured. Nixon Railroad Bill Laid Over. ALBANY, April 16.—The assembly has laid over the Nixon railroad bill providing that all franchises be sold by lease for a period of 30 years at public auction to the company offering the lowest rate of fare. New York State’s Supply Bill. ALBANY, April 16.—The annual supply bill was reported from the finance com- mittee to the senate today. The total ap- propriation has not: been footed up, but is slightly increased over that of last year. A Murderer Commits Suicide. XENIA, 0., April 16.—Charles Morris, the confessed murderer of Mr. and Mrs. Douthetts, committed suicide today by cutting his throat when told to get ready to go to Columbus to be hanged. Two More Weyler Victims. HAVANA, April 16.—Rogelio Tomas- sino, the head of the fire department of Sagua la Grande, and Dr. Ramon Garcia, both prominent .autonomists, have been imprisonedlon political charges. Horse Thieves at Medina. MEDINA, N. Y., April 16.—A team of horses, a new carriage and other property, valued at $1,500, was stolen from the barn of Thomas Terrell, breeder of trotting stock, living near this place. ’Smith to Fight McCoy. LONDON, April 16.—“Mysterious” Billy Smith will be a passenger on Gallia, from Liverpool for Boston. He is booked to fight Kid McCoy 20 rounds for a purse at Woburn, Mass, May 4. New York's Police Bill. ALBANY, April 46. —The Austin- Ford bill, increasing the New York city police force by 800 patrolman, passed the senate It now goes to Mayor Strong for action. Frahce’s Customs Receipts. PARIS, April 16.—The French customs receipts for the first three months of 1896 show increases over 1895 imports to the amount of 145.000, 000 francs and exports, 49,000,000 francs. High Water In the Upper Hudson. SARATOGA, April 16.—The warm wave of the last two days is melting the great Adirondack snowdrifts rapidly. The upper Hudson river and tributaries have risen three feet. Temporary Insanity and Suicide. WAYLAND, N. Y., April 16. -— Peter Rowe, a farmer, 75 years old, committed suicide by shooting on his farm near here while temporarily insane. The New York at New York. NEW YORK, April 16. —The United States cruiser New York came to anchor of! Tompkinsville this afternoon. Advertisefiin the GAzn‘l‘rs. 3 THE EVENING GAZETTE Meeting of Steel Rod Manufacturers. CLEVELAND. April 16.—It is learned; that a secret . meeting of steel rod manu- '1 facturers was held here for the purpose of efiecting a general pooling. The meeting adjourned after an all day’s session with- out having reached an agreement, and most of the manufacturers left for home. Iliot of Negro Strikers. RICHMOND, April 16.—The negroes em- ployed at a furnace at Max Meadows, Va., struck for higher wages. The strik- ers became riotous and destroyed consider- able property, but were finally subdued by the civil authorities. One striker was shot and killed and another wounded. Explosion and Fire. 'NEW YORK, April 16.—A gasoline stove in the dyeing establishment of Ernest Ber- bier, 163 East Thirty-fourth street, ex- ploded today and set fire to the' building. .. Berb'e'r was severely burned about the face ' The fire was put out before . and ’ ands. much damage had been done. Connecticut Democratic Convention. NEW HAVEN, April 16. -—The Democratic state central committee held a meeting here today and decided to hold the state _ convention to cheese delegates to the Chi; ' cage convention at Hartford June 10.’ The customary call for the convention was is- sued this afternoon. . Eva Booth Appointed to Canada. TORONTO, April 16.—Miss Eva Booth ymtn finest daughter of General William Home. l.."-.-. he... apxoimed commandant of the Salvation Army in Canada and Newfoundland. Noticeof the appoint- ment was cabled to Toronto by the gen- eral. , Shipwrecked liIariner-s Landed. NEW YORK, April 16.—On board the City of Washington. from Mexico and Ha- vana. were seven shipwrecked seamen of the Norwegian bark Soridderen, which Went ashore at San Felipe, on the Mexican coast, on the morning of March 19. The Sudan Expedition. PARIS, April 16.—L’Evenemen’t says that in view of the possible events in the Sudan orders have been issued to increase the supplies and armament of the French military posts in south Algeria, Tunis, Senegal and Timbuktu. Explosion In a Mine Tunnel. SEATTLE, Wash, April 16.—The steam- er Willapa, which arrived today 2 from Alaska, brought news of a terrible explo- sion In the new tunnel between the Tread- Well and Mexican mines. fatally injured. Side Tracked .n account of sickness. Rail- oad men are more likely to veer out than the average man. r‘he strongest .fIame- cannot :and _the frog-jumping,cu1ae- mding, go- ahead, stop short ‘c. without showing the wear. flu-21in in the back at night means the Kidneys are tired Ba:- Her’ 5 Kidney Pills will help tired Kidneys~they area tonic and uill revive the vital organs, help nature in her hard task, and take years Of ache all a prematurely old back. They contain no narcotics, mercury, or alcohol. They remove dis- use by removing the cause. Druggists sell them for ‘53 cents. Book about Backachc and Kidney trouble, free. . ' Baker Pill Ca, Bangor, M's. COMING— EVEL‘: T PROF. NEWELL’S ' Closing Exhibition. and Reunion, AT MUSIC HALL, Friday Evening, April I1,’96 Tickets on sale at llaistec’s and Pinneo’s. and at the box office. P. H [_D__‘WYER G’Ieallneralionsale ElITlliE srocx II casr. This week begins, in earnest, my alter- ation 'Sale, during which I will close out my entire stock, of Harness, COI- Iars, Whips, Blankets (What few Ihave left over), Oils, Brushes, etc., at prices that must force this sale. Twenty-three years of successful busi- ness is my best pledge that this sale will. be all I Claim—EVERY ARTICLE 'in my store is marked down, for the entire stock \iUST be sold. If you need or will need anything In the harness line, buy new. You will never be able to get the same geods as cheap again. This sale means money in your pocket, and in these times that Is what you are after. - Do not delay—this sale continues as long as the present stock lasts, only. Attend early, and you have a full, com- plete stock to select from. My s I 2.00 Harness, $9. 98 My I 500 Harness, I2. 98 My 22.00 Harness, I 500 My 25. 00 Harness, I 750 Collars from 750 to $4. 00 Whips from l5c to $3.00 Blankets below cost to close out P. H. DWYEFI', Cor. Knight and Wall Ste... NORWALK. CONN Piano Lessons. H OBGE W. BRADLEY (dau hter 3%. tllIBe late Wm.” ... _Nash.) )ail'es e cent 'and satisfactory instructions on the Piano at her home No.193 Maia cIreet. l Four men were . III H e FllL THE BOSTON STOBE’S IIIOIIEI-SIIIIIc-SILE‘ OF _ ~ New Spring Goods ! elreaes Va us in Mans Furnishings Ever offered in the United States. Every man should attend this money-saving chance. 54 dozen of the celebrated “ Stanley” Shirts, all new, made of fine percaies, sold by all dealers at $1.25, special for this sale. 66 Cents each. i 60 dozen Fancy Shirts, laundered, Collars and Cufl‘s attached, soft finish and French Domet Flannel, full size ' and perfect fitting, 41 Cents each. 30 dozen Men’s all~woOl white and gray Merino, spring weight Shirts and DJaWers, sold by the best New York Q- houses at $1.50, sale price 98 Cents each. . I "' One Case Men’s gray Half Hose, extra. fine, spring weight, worth 250, at I2 [.2 cents per Pair. SILKS and DRESS GOODS—~44 Largest Variety, Best Quality, Lowest Prices. All- wool Fanc Suitings, black figured M h . bl k S a , b At 50 cents, y 0 311‘ ac era es lack and colored Henriettas; real value 75 Cents. At 62% cents, 10 pieces Silk warp Henrietta. usually sold at $1.25. At 69 cents, 25 pieces figured black silk Tafl'etas, the proper thing for spring and summer Wear, worth 89 cents. 3,000 yards colored silk Dresden effects. just the thing for fancy waists, 33 p‘er cent under value, THE BOSTON STORE, NORWALK. . New " York omée. 442 Broadwvay. A ‘ POINTER... Is your plate glass or safe insured? If not, call On me and I will write you a. policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Safe Insur- k1 ance Company. Glass will break and burglars use dynamite. In case of Fire You should be insured. A policy in the Reliance OI Thiladelphia; Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New Hampshire of Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific of New York; Security’of New Hampshire or Granite State 01 Ports- mouth Will protect you against the fire fiend. W. H. BYINGTQN, - "\ Real Estate and General Insurance, ' '\ noon: 1, cazn-r-rn BUILDING *LQANS NEGOTIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE. a» a? ‘
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