l ! r." \_. TWMhasbeenpractically completed by HE 0. TWO]. VI. Whole N0. 1349 THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CEN T ‘1 Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, April 27, 1896. ‘ \‘ DAIL Y IN THE WORWALKS. = Price O‘ne Cent. ' 7i i NATIONALCAPITAL Consideration of the Bill to Repeal; the Free Alcohol ‘ Clause of the Tariff Bill Voted Down. ’ Interesting Washington News and Chat. GAZETTE's BUBEAU. ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET ~ WASHINGTON. APRIL 26. i The President yesterday sent to the , House a message vetoing the bill grant- ing a pension of $50 to Francis E. Hoover. o o o The Senate yesterday passed the sundry civil appropriation bill and pasSed a resolution, offered by Senator Lodge, asking the Postmaster General to take steps to overcome the congestion of seeds in the Washington postofiice, which is delaying the transmission of mail matter. 0 o o The House programme for this week was considered yesterday by the Com- mittee on Rules. It was decided to let the debate on the pension bill continue for a reasonable time, and as many members desire to put themselves on record on the bill there may be several night sessions for speech-making. o o o , The President has nominated Leo Bergholz, of New Yolk, to be United States Consul at Erzeroum. Mr. Bergholz is a resident of New Rochelle, N. Y. He went to China in 1882 With John Russell Young as his pri- vate secretary when he was Minister to Pekin. Mr. Bergholz was made vice consul at Chin Kiang in 1885, and re- mained in’charge of that consulate un- til 1887, when he returned to the Uni- ted States. 0 o o The river and harbor apprpriations the Senate Committee on Commerce, and probably will be reported to the Senate to-morrow. Bridgeport is given $10,000 increase over the amount ap- ' propriated in the House hill. 0 o , 0 Senator Sherman yesterday took the bit in his teeth, .and when there was ob- jection to the consideration of the bill to repeal the free alcohol clause of the tarifl" bill, he moved that the Senate take up the measure. This motion was defeated by a'vote of 22 veas to 27- Days, the Democrats generally voting “aye,” and ' the. Republicans “no.” Senator Platt had already introduced the entire McKinley bill as an amendment, and other methods of delay would have been resorted to in order to prevent a vote on the alcohol measure. Mr. Platt threateneda prolonged hostility. He would base his opposition on two grounds: First, that in repealing the old law a new one should be offered, and “Second,” addeer. Platt, “if we are .to enter upon the correction of tar- ifi" mistakes, then I think we should correct the greatest mistake of all, the Wilson bill, by repealing it.” ' “With the repeal of thutlaw the Mc- Kinley law would be revived,” said Mr. Platt. “And then we would have less reve- nue instead of more,” declared Mr. Platt. , “Bring it in here and we’ll discuss that,” said Mr. Gray. “Yes, we are ready to discuss it,” said Mr. Platt.. The vote [was then taken, and the Senate refused to further consider the question. The ten days allowed the Presi- dent for consideration of the agri- cultural appropriation bill expired at midnight last night, and that measure will becomea law to-morrow without his approval. v o o 0 V An attachmentpn the theatrical prop- erty of CountZMagri and his wife, other- wise known as Mrs. Tom Thumb, was issued yesterday afternoon. The action was the result of a suit brought to re- cover $736.89, on promissory notes, given by the Count, and indorsed by _ his wife, December 11, 1893, and June 4 1894, to A. J. Drexel, jr.. and others of Philadelphia. Their trunks and the little span of ponies Ewith diminutive coach were seized, and this deputies were looking for Mrs. Tom Thumb’s diamonds, of which she possesses a goodly quantity, but they didn’t get them. . . “You certainly can’t wear the Count’s trousers,” piped the Countess to one of the deputies, “and I am sure your wife is too big to wear my gowns.” Mrs. Tom Thumb was much put out, but like the self possessed midget she is, did not give way very much to her feelings. ' . . “This is all spite 'work," said the Count, “on the part of our advance agent, whom we discharged some days ago. I am little but they can’t run over me.” Notwithszanding the attachment, the company appeared in concert this even- ing, as announced. 0 o o , Hon. Edward A. Bowers, Assistant Comptrolier, left the city yesterday . evening for his home in New Haven, He is expected back in about ten days. He'is a son of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Bowersone of the leaders of the New Haven democfacy. o o o I. M. Birmingham and S. L. Barbour of Hartford are among our latest Con necticut arrivals. ARE CALLED HOME. ._.__.__ The Death Angel Claims as His Own Thos Whom He Loved. _— WILLIAM E. RICE. William E. Rice, the memory of whom many of his old friends will reenll, died at the Bridgeport hospital on Saturday last, of which institution he had been a helpless inmate for the past ten years. The deceased had been an in- valid for nearlv twenty years. After the death of his wife he made it his home at the residence of his sister Mrs. Garrett Haulenbeek on Orchard street, for about six years and until his trans- fer to the hospital. He built and re- sided in the house nearly opposite the Baird Seminary on the same street. An only daughter, Mrs. Jesse M. Ferris, of South Norwalk, survives him. The funeral will take place from the Nor- walk Methodist church to-morrow afternoon. HARRIET FRANCIS DASKAM. There passed from time to the eternal future during the sacred hours of Sun- day, one who in her youth was a con- spicnous social and society favorite here in her native town. She was a daughter of the late William Daskam, Esq., and a sister of George F. Daskam deceased. A sister also married Judge 'Sidney B. Beardsley of Bridgeport. Several years ago Miss Daskam stepped upon a banana peel carelessly thrown upon the sidewalk by some thoughtless child or adult, and falling, sustained a severe fracture of the hip. This caused her days and months and years of un- told suffering and agony. To it is as- cribed the wreck of all her bright girl- hood’s promise of a bright, joyous and successful life. All the untold pain and anguish of these long, weary years, only Godfs witnessing angels may know. Let it be hoped that in those celestial realms in which her bright Spirit has found release from all earthly sorrows, she may shine resplendent among the redeemed “made perfect through suffering.” WILLIAM RICHARDSON. William Richardson died at his home in Bridgeport, Saturday aged 59 years. He leaves a wifeiand five children, one son being the cashier of the First Nat- ional Bank of Dallas, Texas. The de- ceased wss a brother-in-law of John Conley of this city. The interment will take place in Christ church, ceme- tery, this afternoon. Says the Bridge- port Post: “The deceased was for years engaged in the lumber business and while residing in Bridgeport has been connected with the Swords’ Lum- ber company. He possessed a kind and genial manner and his habits were most exemplary. He was a deacon in Olivet church and took a great interest in religious work. N o eulogy is needed to express his good qualities as his life spoke for itself.” ' GEORGE LOCKWOOD. George Lockwood died at his home in New Canaan, yesterday, aged about 35 years. He leaves a wife and two children. He wasa brother of Irving Lockwood and with him conducteda livery stable for a number of years. The cause of death was consumption. Only Five Cents an Hour. At an expenditure of five cents an hour you can have two hours of genu- ine pleasure at the Opera House to- night. The Ellinwood Players will by request, again present the mirth pro- voking play of “The Opera Singer.” It is one of the best in the repertoire of the company, and would provoke laugh- ter from a sphynx. The company will remain here the entire week and Cor- rinne Le Vaunt the pretty and pleasing dancer will appear every evening. Man- ager Ellinwood is deserving of and ought to receive a liberal patronage. o Transferred. Rev. J. T. McMahon, for a number of years curate at St. Mary’s church, thisgcity, has been assigned to the head of the new Catholic parish at New On- naan, and will take charge of the Parish lthe latter part of this week- A GAS [one CALL. Coroner Roach ' Captures a Four Pound Eel in the Water Pipe. i3 Two Water “Shut-Offs” Removed. It was found Saturday night that the supply water pipe leading from the main to the Norwalk gas house was clogged up to the extent that the entire water supply was shut off. The secretary of the Water Board- was made acquainted with the fact and be instructed " Coroner ” ' Roach to make the necessary examination and if possible remedy the evil. This morning, Mr. Roach armed§with pick, crowbar and shovel dug down to where the supply pipe connects with the main. With the “surgical” instru- ments used in his calling Roach made anpincision at the point of the connec- tion of the two pipes and discovered the tinny and slippery end of an eel, about a foot and a half long, in the main pipe, the head and rest of the body being in the supply pipe. Mr. Roach when fishing unlike other disciples of Isaac Walton uses a vise instead of a barbed hook. He securely fastened a small hand vise to and about six inches above the end of the serpent’s tail. Attaching a small rope to the vise, he secured assistance and there was a long pull, a strsng pull and the eel was .pulled out of its rather close quarters into the ditch. Roach turned pale and it is said, be- gan to tremble as he looked at the snake-like specimen of the genera An- guilla. tenuirostms lying dead at his feet. He recovered himself, and secur- ing a piece of wire inserted one end through the serpents right eye and dragged it to the water commissioners office, stopping on the way to have his capture measured and weighed. ‘ A yard-stick showed its length to be three feet and two inches, and curled up in the scales it “cogged” the indi- cator at four pounds and two ounces. On arriving at the office he startled Secretary Camp into a frenzy of excite- ment to the great delight of George Ward Selleck, William Mitchell and Dennis Donovan, who followed in the wake of the eel to see the fun. After regaining his breath‘Mr. Camp instructed the Coroner to take it to Water Commissioner Treadwell for in- spection who after gazing at it for half a minute advised that it be disposed of according to the best judgment of its captor. The water at the Gas plant is now running as freely as does the gas through a meter. Another capture was also made in the water pipe in front of the fire depart- ment houses on Main street. It was a measly one, however, as compared with the first find, being nothing more or less than a four Ounce bull-head. 00 He Walked Home. Agood story is told of one of Nor- walk’s bright young lawyers who went to Branchville on Saturday, to defend a client in a hog case. He reached Branchville on the early morning train and after ably prosecuting his client’s cause the court adjourned leaving him some fifteen miles from home and no train down the road until late in the at- ternoon. After walking about the little hamlet and watching the grass grow in the streets and the frogs playing leap-frog in the numerous ponds, our disciple of Blackstone began looking about for some means of reaching home. He called upon the several farmers to drive him to Norwalk but none of these Yan- kees would undertake the journey for less than $5. As this was the total amount of the fee received from his client, our lawyer friend did not, pro- pose to part company with it quite so soon. Failing to obtain a J ehu for less money, the lawyer braced himself and started home on foot and arrived here late in the afternoon, tired, disgusted and covered with dust but with the bright, crisp $5 1W illiam safely stowed away in one corner of the watch pocket of'his trousers. Later in the evening he was seen in- an ice cream saloon dressed in a new spring suit with shining patent leathers, all forgetful of his long walk“ as he squandered the $5 for creanr and cake and whispered sweet things into the ear of his best girl. - Off to‘Europe. Miss Amelia Williams of this city went to New York on Saturday, to'wish a ban cog/age to Prof. Stearns and wife, the latter being a neice of Miss Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Stearns sailed for Europe, expecting to be absentfor two or three years, ‘ . CAPTURE ATRAIN. . Thirty Hoboe—s_s_eize a Freight at Bridgeport. A Squad of Police Capture One Tramp. Thirty tramps captured a freight train just outside of Bridgeport last night, for the purpose of making their way to New Haven. It was an extra due in that city at 7.30, and Conductor Latten was in charge. He tried all he could; to dislodge the trespassers, but without effect. They far outnumbered the: crew and threatened violence if disturbed. The conductor, esteeming discretion the better. part of Valor, let them. alone for atime. At the Naugatuck junction a stop was made and he quietly slipped from the train and ran to the railroad telegraph office. He telegraphed to New Haven that he had thirty tramps aboard and wanted a squad of police to meet the train. ' Detective Poronto, several patrolmen and about fifteen railroad men awaited the consignment of hoboes just below the New Haven depot. When it ar- rived they captured one man. The rest had jumped off at the cut, near West river. George Brady was the man ar- rested. He said he was not on the train. He happens to be a New Haven man and is well known to the police. Owing to this influx of tramps the police kept a sharp lookout all over New Haven and while quite a number of wayfarers put up at the Associated Charities, they could not be identified and no arrests were made. -.- THEIR PR FERENCE. “Euclid” J. Thomas and “Judge” Alfred E. Austin in Favor of McKinley. For presidential choice 170 expres- sions were received by The Tribune from Connecticut in answer to its inquiries. Of these, the first choice of 92. or near- ly 54 per cent. was for McKinley. There were 50‘for Reed, 25 for Harrison and, each for Morton, Orville H. Platt and Quay. For Norwalk and vicinity the following preferences are given :— H. P. Price, cashier National Bank of Norwalk.-—First, Reed; second, Reed. John P. Treadwell, banker.—First, Reed; second, McKinley. , ‘ J. G. Gregory, M. D.—First, Reed; second. McKinley. John A. Osborn, woolen manufac- turer.—First, Harrison, second, Mc- Kinley. Norwalk Mills Company, woolens.—-— First, Harrison; second, McKinley. E. L. Boyer, of Lounsbury & Bissell company,manufactnrers of feltsé—First, Reed, second, McKinley. ' Samuel Lynes, of Coolidge & Lynes, real estate and insurance—First, Reed; , second, McKinley. Charles A. Tucker, principal Center School—First, McKinley; second,Reed. Joseph A. Gray. lawyer.—First, Mc- Kinley; second, Reed. Stephen Comstock, Comstock Bros.— First, McKinley, second, Reed. Charles Olmstead.—-First, McKinley; second, Reed. Charles F. Hallock, foreman, Lock Company, South Norwalk—First, Mc- Kinley; second, Reed. Alfred E. Austin, lawyer.-—First, Mc- Kinley; second, Reed. Arthur C. Wheeler, straw hat manu- facturer. —Fi'rst, McKinley; second, Reed. ‘ ' W. F. Ambler, hatter, South Nor- walk—First, McKinley; second, Reed. Euclid J. Thomas, manager Evening Sentinel. -- First, McKinley; Reed. Harry Rider, president the Rider& Sherwood Co., Bridgeport. — First, Reed; second, McKinley. Charles W. Bell, oyster planter, Ro- wayton.——First, McKinley; ' second, Reed. ‘ Rufus Buttery, farmer, New Canaan. ——First, McKinley; second, Reed. G. W. Banks, postmaster, George- town.—First, Reed; second, McKinley. Samuel C. Silliman, druggist, Darien. —Firsl, McKinley; second, Allison. Dewitt 0. Bradley, of G. W. Brad- ley’s Sons, axes and edge tools, Weston. —First, Reed; second, Harrison. R. W. Keeler, merchant, Wilton.— First, McKinley; second Reed. E. P. Shaw, Judge of ‘Probate, Red- ing.—First,McKinley; second, Allison. Chief Bradley Called the Game. Complaint was made to Chief Bradley yesterday, that a crowd of young men and boys were having a gay old time playing base ball in a vacant lot adjoin- ing what is known as Betts’ woods. He called the game, but imposed no fines, the players scattering like mustard seed 'pear in THE GAZETTE daily. second, . nun HUNDRED nun Pnii!‘ A. Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular * ‘ School;Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com- pany in Fairlield County. Which is our most popular school, lodge, fire company? Which one has the most admirers and friends? Doubtless 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. ' " THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the ‘ school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the most votes. - . seciety, club of” HERE 1'1" 1'5 2 _ 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: l—THE GAZETTE will print each 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 coupon 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 the» winner ann0unced on July 3. 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire compel-y in h airfield County is eligible. _ 4—A full record of the voting wiil 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 iiiiinniib" “ii“ii THE SGHLEIB n tSUNS. 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- .I— g_a NOT coop AFTER MAY 4. . I -w'n'v in a March gale, ‘ l " - ' . - . -1 Name, ' Town, BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. Norwalk Yacht Club ............................................................................... 11580 Hope Hose Company.......... ....... ............................................................. 10575 St. Mary’s School........_ ...................................................... ................. 7062 Welcome Stranger Lodge, ............................................. .......... . . 1513 Center School................; ........................................................ ..... ........... 931 Pequonock Pleasure Club ....................................................................... . 566 Over River School..................................; ................................................. 347 Pioneer Castle........ ................................ . 154 T. F. E. Club......... ..................... . ..... ...................................... 70 Arion Singing Society ............................................................................ 60 Norwalk Liederkranz..............' ................................. . ................................. 24 Sword Fish Club ..................... . ................................................ . ..... 23 Lincoln Council ................... .. ................................ 18 The Central Club.. . . ....................................................... 13 N. R. C--__ .......................... . ................................................. - 13 East Norwalk School ........... . .. . 13 Compo Engine 00., Westport.z...... ....................... 10 Bishop McMahon Council .. ---- ........ 10 Catholic Union Council .................................. 3 Uncas Tribe ................................. . . ...... 3 Knob Outing Club.. .................................................... 2 Pine Ledge Club............ --_- ................................. 2 So So Gillb oooooooooooooooooo 3....-----u-s-n...n...oun-u--o-o-ou-.....--...--f ---------------- o ----- sue-.a, ) 2 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company -- ................ , ....................... ....... 4 i one o 2 thanEDglfle CUmPBByu-uu“nu-nun"...nun........u..nn.i............ no. 0. \ . . . , ' , 3 , ".' , . .. '- ' . ,1
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