\ THE E EN1 ‘3 GAZET THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. Vol. v1. Whole N0. 1344} Norwalk, Conn, M ill day Evening, April 20, 1896. Price One Cent. 0 NATIONMAPITAL The. General Deficiency Bill Complqted and Reported - to the House. Interesting Washington News and Chat. GAZETTE's BUREAU. ) ' 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET ~ WASHINGTON. APRIL 19. l The Senate was not in session yester- day. 0 o o The preparation of the last of the gen- eral appropriation bills, the General Deficiency bill, has been completed by the Committee on appropriations of the House of Representatives, and it 'was reported to the House yesterday afternoon. This completes a record never before equalled or nearly ap- proached at the long session of 9. Con- gress. Moreover, the General De- ficiency bill is the last one remaining on the calendar of the House, all of the others having been passed and sent to the Senate. Seven of the bills have al- so passed the latter body and six of them have become laws. The bill reported to the House to-day ' carries a total of $4,701,341.45, which, together with the Urgent Deficiency bill, which became a law some time ago makes the aggrgegate appropriations on account of deficiencies at this session $1,096,776.97. Of the amount carried by the pending bill $800,000, or nearly 20 per cent, is on account of a deficien- cy in the permanent appropriation for expenses of collecting the revenue f:om customs. ’ o o o The formal opening of the Eastern season of legitimate racing began at the Bennings track yesterday afternoon, under the auspices of the Washington Jockey Club. The card presented Was an excellent one, and the races Were without exception brilliant and dashing. o , o o ‘ A ticket that has been proposed for the "Democrats to nominate at the Chi- cago Convention is Senators “Cameron and Blackburn." Many ' Democrats think that the free-silver element will dominate the Chicago Convention, and that it would be best to nominate men with a leaning toward silver, but who are not too rabid. . o o 0 Arthur I. Boreman, first Governor of West Virginia, afterward United States Senator, and for eight years J ndge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Courtwdied to-day in Parkersburg, W. Va. ’ , . o o o Willard Ives, of Waterto wu, N. Y ., a member of Congress in 1852, the found- er of Ives Seminary, a Methodist insti- tution at Antwerp. and well known as a banker and philanthropist, died to- day, aged ninety years. 0 , o o The President will undoubtedly re- main here until Congress adjourns, but it is likely that he will soon move out to Woodley and spend only the working hours of the day at the White House. .3 “o o o - Preliminary arrangements are being made for the summer occupation of the President’s cottage at Gray Gables, on Buzzard’s bay. Private Secretary Thurber has gone there to inspect the condition of the cottage and surround- ings, with a view to having them put in shape for the immediate use of Mrs. Cleveland and the children, who, it is said, are arranging to move to. their summer home about the 1st of May. 0 o o A man giving his name as Henry A, Anderson of Chicago called at the Ex- ecutive Mansion Friday and endeavored to secure an interview with President Cleveeland. 'Andersonrclaimed to have a number of inventions that he thought the President would like to have, includ- ing a patent boat which had a speed of 100 miles an hour and a gun that would kill forty-eight ducks at one shot“. An- derson was taken to the police station and to-day he was found dead in his cell, having committed suicide by hang- . ing himself to the bars of the grating. Norwalk Opera House. “Diamond Dick” will be presented at the Opera House, to-night, it being the, opening night of the Ellinwood Players week’s engagement in this city. The play is replete with startling cli~ maxes and sensational scenes. Dave Seymour will sing four new songs, and Miss Corrinne La Vannt will appear in her pleasing serpentine dance. A gold watch will be given away. The inan- agement propose giving a live pig to "the biggest liar in N orwalk,the mention ofwhich has caused considerable ner- vousness on the part of a certain news- 'paper'reporter. CO ——Advertire in the GAZETTE. .Nelson, on Franklin avenue. I A CARRIACI UPSET. Insufficient Lighting of Belden" Avenue Causes a Serious Accident. The City Liable for Damages. O sing to the insufficient lighting f Belden avenue, an accident occurred about eleven o’clock, Saturday night, in which Peter Maurer, his wife and child, and Mr and Mrs. Gibson, all of Westport. were thrown from'a carria :e and Mrs. Maurer seriously injured. The party drove over from Westport Saturday afternoon and after making several purchases spwut the evening with Mrs. Gibson’s-brother, "Nick" Shortly before 11 o’clock the party started for their home in Westport and while driving down Belden avenue, and in front of the residence of W. H. Bying- ton, Mr. Maurer, who was driving, pull- ed his horse to the right in order to avoid catching the wheels in the Train- way tracks. In the dense darkness at this point he failed to see the wooden bridge leading into W. F. Bishop’s driveway, and the wagon struck it with cinsiderable force causing the wheel or the opposite side to Collapse. The occupants all received a severe shaking up, but Mrs. Maurer who was in a delicate condition, was so severely injured that she fainted twice and was carried into Mr. Byington’s house and Dr. Tracey summoned. Upon the ar- rival of Dr. Tracey an examination was made of the woman's injuries and upon his advice Mrs. Maui-er was removed to Nelson’s house on Franklin ayenue, there to remain over night, her system having received such a shock that a jinrney to Westport might result dis- astrouSly. She was accordingly placed ina carriage from Dann’s stable and removed to the Franklin avenue house. Dr. Tracey visited her yesterday and found her still suffering from the acci- dent but able to be taken home, where she was removed‘in the afternoon. The spot where the accident occurred is very dark and the residents signed a petition to the former city council ask- ing that an incandescent light be placed there, but the request was de- nied. It is more than probable that Mr. Maurer will bring a suit against the city for the injuries sustained by his wife owing to the insufficient light- ing of the street. ' 9 ROAD CONTRACT AWARDS. The Bids for Repairs on the Highways Opened on Saturday. The bids for repairing the highways of this section of the town of Norwalk were opened at the Selectmen’s office Saturday afternoon. The highways not districted below are under charge of Selectman Thomas and include South Norwalk, Rowayton, etc. The different streets are divided into districts, and the awards from nine bids were made as follows: lst Dist—South of Westport road, to Charles E. Sturges. 2d Dish—North of Westport road and east of Wilton avenue, to George B. Gregory. 3d Dist. ——From Wilton avenue to New Canaan road and including both, to D. A. Newcomb. 4th Dist—Between New Canaan road and the Connecticut turnpike, to W. A. Hendricks. The work is to be completed to the satisfaction of the selectmen on or be- fore June 15th, the contractors being allowed a deduction of days wherein the Weather will not permit of the pro- gress of the work. ~09. The Hot Wave. A large crowd was attracted to Greg- ory’s Point by reason of the hot "wave which threatened to melt humanity on Saturday last. Among the visitors were the pupils of Miss Baird's institute. The Tramway also transported a good many people to this popular resort yes- terday to enjoy the invigorating breezes and snufi' the salsuginons air as it float- ed unadulterated from off the Sound. 0 Won a Bird Dog. The Naromake Gun club held a shoot at the club’s range, at Gregory’s Point, Saturday afternoon. Among the prizes was a bird dog presented to the club by John Hardie. The animal was won by William E. L. Capron. 0 Cost Them $70. The Superior court has decided that the costs in the Darien mandamus pro- ceedings must be paid by Selectmen Klinefelter and Mackay. The amount is about $70. . SUNDAngNIGHI RAID. Chief Vollmer After Violators of the Liquor Law. Alois Koehler the Victim. For some time complaint has been made to Chief Vollmer that liquor was being sold on Sunday in the restaurant- 'kept by Alois Koehler on North Main street. The Chief had the pla’ce watched and a number of persons have been seen coming out of the place Sun- dav nights more or less intoxicated.- Upon receiving this report the Chief called on Koehler and warned him against violating the law. Koehler strongly denied the imputation and the Chief left after advising him that he would certainly arrest him if he insisted upon violating the law. Koehler failed to heed the warning given him and last evening was arrested for selling liquor on Sunday and re- leased under cash bonds of $50 to ap- pear in court this morning. During the evening Chief Vollmer placed a- watch upon Keohler’s place and when satisfied that an illegal sale of liquor was going on be summoned Ofi‘icer Pennington and together they made a descent upon the place shortly before 10 o’clock. The appearance of the officers was so sudden that Koehler had no chance to hide the evidence of his guilt or warn the men drinking in the place, and the Chief found four or the customers sit- ting ina room in the rear of the res- taurant each with a bottle of beer in his hand. . On the entrance of the officers the men attempted to hide the beer but Chief Vollmer was too quick for them and secured two bottles. After the. Chief and Officer Pennington'had tested the contents ofthe bottles and found it to be lager beer Koehler was placed under arrest and released on a cash bond to appear thismorning. When the case came up in the town court this morning, Prosecuting Attor- ney E. M. Lockwood appeared for the state and J. J. Walsh for Koehler, and upon agreement the hearing was ad- jgurned until Saturday morning next. before Judge Hubbell. ‘> Threatened Beer Famine. Norwalk was threatened with a lager beer famine, Saturday night. It was caused by the unexpected warm wave of the last few days which created a' demand for that beverage, that being unlocked for was unprovided for. Several of the saloons ran out of the particular brand they had been draw- ing and the wholesalers were unable to fill their orders. Frequenters of cer- tain saloons drank supplies secured from other saloons and of a brand that they condemned as “bad” but which they swallowed with a refreshing de- light. In some instances the customers felt forced to drink ale which about an hour' prevrously they had pronounced to be unfit for use as a summer beverage. The famine, however, did not seem to have the effect of decimating the usual number of Saturday night drunks. The“beer embargo,” if the term may be used, was broken to-day, the propel- ler bringing up a goodly supply of the favorite brands, in answer to dispatches sent out as soon as the wholesale dealers grasped the situation. And the wholesalers promise that it shall not occur again—"not during the summer of ’96. 9 'Her Third Anniversary. Little and pretty Laura O’Brien cel- ebrated hei' third birthday anniversary at the home of her grandparents on Wilton avenue, yesterday, and in the afternoon treated a number of her little friends to ice cream, cake. candies, etc. And as if this was not happiness enough for one day was keptawake until nearly 12 o’clock admiring the many birthday presents she received, including valua- ble jewelry, etc. It was a happy day for the little tot of a gii‘l. O Base Ball. The Winnipauks and Norwalks played base ball on the Green near the Nor- walk cemetery, Saturday afternoon. The former were Victorious by a score of 15 to 14. Features of the game were the work of the battery, Fagan and Davis of' the Winnipauks and the catch- ing by Whitlock of the Norwalks. .0 Child’s Body in a Valisc. The dead body of an infant was found at the foot of Main street, Bridgeport, last night- It was in a .valise and was first noticed by two young women, who ' notified the medical examiner. This ,official found that the child was born alive and was about tv‘vo days old at the time of its death. WENT TO DANBURY. Two Runawfiys Captured by Captain Bevans and Returned to Norwalk. One of Them Steals $5 Before Leaving. Chief Bradley received a telegram 'from Captain Bevans of the Danbury lelCe force last night stating that he had twu boys under arrest in that city who he had reason to believe belonged in Norwalk, and gave their names as Willie Turner and Gussie Adams. The Chief had no difficulty in locating the homes of the lads and last night ad- vised their parents of the boys’ arrest. He learned from the Turner boy’s father that his son had stolen $5 from him on Saturday, since which time he hadnot seen him, although anxious to have him within reach. The Chief called upon the Aivms’ boy’s parents, and found that he, too, was missing, the last his father had seen of him was his "scooting” up through the railroad tinnel in company with the Turner boy. Some time since the be? was placed under the guardianship of his uncle by Judge Hubbell, in hopes that he would mend his ways. His uncle finally dis- solved his trust in the boy and turned him 'over to his parents with the result that when the opportunity offered he made his escape and went away with the other lad. - Both boys are evidently incorrigible and the parents are not able to put the proper restraint upon them. Mr. Tur- ner says that he has severely punished his boy but without any apparent good result. The same is said by Mr. Adams in reference to his boy. The parents of both boys are now willing if not anxious to have the lads sent to the Reform school where they may be kept under control and thus prevent further worriment to their par- ents. ‘ ChiefrBradley went to Danbury on a * morning ,train . and returned at noon with the boys both of whom presented a very crestfallen appearance. They will be taken before Judge Hubbell this evening, and if we may be allowed to anticipate his sentence, they will to-morrow night be assigned to cots in the State Reform school. Mist‘ook Him for a Ghost. ' Late last night cit—Burgess James H. O’Reilly heard an unusual noise in his dooryard and after hastily. drawing on his underwear went to the door and out on to the veranda. There was a slight breeze at the' time, enough, however, to cause the nether ends of his night shirt to flap in the air. At this juncture two yells rent the air and two young men might have been seen rushing from in front of the house crying “a ghost! 9. ghost! May God have mercy upon us.” Their heels were somewhat obscured by the cloud of dust which they kicked up as they ran, but through a rift in the cloud Mr. O’Reilly recognized them as two young men whose best girls live inthat vicinity. He, charitablv, refuses to divulge their names, but it is said . that a smile illumines his face when he meets them, andthey are at the time under the happy delusion - that he failed to recognize them. 0. Must Be Paid. _ Out of courtesy Health Officer Tracey has previously presented his bill to the Selectmen, for the placing of “conta- Mr. Selleck demurred to the payment of the bill presented by Dr. Tracey but paid it with the credited remark that the town would pay no more money for the posting of measles cards. Dr. Tracey has since conferred with County Health Officer Hill of Bridge- port, who advises him to proceed as formerly in the premises, with the ex-_ ception that be present his bill to the town treasurer as provided for in the" “law relative to the matter, and if pay- .ment is refused to report to him. Will Din‘e the Firemen. “Mike” Batchford will at an early date give a reception to the firemen of this city at his new cafe and restaurant on Main street. Mike never does things by halves and the boys anticipate a fine time. Sewing Begins at Home. A wife has no business sewing for the heathen when her husband wears a heavy long-tailed coat in summer time to avoid embarrassment—Galveston News. -0- Advertise in the EVENING GAZETTE and catch the spring. trade. gious disease,” including measles cards. UUH HU‘DHMW. A Magnificent a... or the lion Popular School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com-- pan is Fairlield' County; ‘ \‘t’hich is our most pop Hill" school, lodge, society, club 01‘ fire company? ' Which one has the most admirers and friends? DoubileSS these questions are beyond 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 of the people. And the voting is to have zest in it. It is made 'worth while to vote. There is a magnificent prize at stake. 3 :23,“ THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gels the most votes. ~ 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—TnE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon being ‘ good for one vote for the school, lodge, society, club or, fire com—~ puny the owner of the-czupon 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 close on July ‘2, and th winner announced on July 3. 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield 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 nf CJI‘J‘SG, can not b i counted. . THE PIANO UFF Bill] 18 THE SUH—LEIG 4 It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. A party buying one does not get merely a handsome case He gets a thorough musical instrument. The tone of the instru ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is magnificent. Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap- pear in THE GAZETTE daily. . .L M} E Edith an NOT GOOD AFTER APRIL 27. -_‘ LE, Name, - ' ' v, Townk BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. J Norwalk Yacht Club ............................................................................... l1273 Hope Hose Company ............................................................................... 10208 St. Mary’s School........_ .................... ‘ ....................................................... 7 052 Welcome Stranger Lodge... . 1452 Center School ............ _ .................. . ...........-_- .......... 922 Peqnonock Pleasure Olul' ......................................... ......................... . 566 Over River School. .' ............... ' ............................... ° .............................. 347 Pioneer Castle ................................................................................. ' ....... 147 - T. F. E. Club ........................................................... _ ............................. 70. , Arinn Singing Semen 60 Norwalk Liederkrunz. ............................ s ................................................... 24 Sword Fish Club ............. ‘23 Lincoln Council ................... ..................................... 18 The Central Club. . . . ............................... c ........................ 13 N. R. 0---- ................................................................... 7 ........ - 13 Compo Engine 00., Westport ............................................. . .................. . 10 Bishop McMahon Council .............................................. ‘ ...................... 10 Catholic Union Council ............................................... . ............. .. ............... 3 Uncas 'l‘ribe ..- .................................. . .3 KnobOuting Club ............................................................................. 24 Pine Ledge Club ................................................................................... 2 s. S. Club................... ................................... . ............................ . ......... 2 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company --......' .................... 2 Phoenix Engine Cz‘impany.................. ............................................. ‘ ..... . . 2 nun szu . 81 SUNS. ' E'. ‘ "n
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