_ I THE ; EVE 4 IN THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY (N THE WORWALKS. Vol. VI. Whole No. 1357 Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, May ,7, 1896. Price One Cent. NATIONA_|:_i_lAPITAL The Provisions of the Civil Ssr- vice Law Extended. Interesting Washington News and Chat. GAZETTE’S BUREAU. I 709 EAST Carrror. STREET WASHINGTON, Mar 6. i Intthe Sen rte today, Mr. Hill aban- doned his fight against the Peffer bond- sale investigation resolution and an agreement was reached to take a vote on it to-morrow. The River and. Ear- bor bill was then taken up and further considered. , o o o In the House seventy-two private pension bills were acted on and a con- current resolution passed, providing for final adjournment on the 18;h inst 0 U 0 The Senate committee on pensions to-day considered the President’s veto of the bill increasing the pension of Mrs. Nancy G. Allabach and authoriZed Senator Palmer to report it to the Senate with the recommendation that it pass, notwithstanding the veto. o o o Congressman Hill introduced in the house to.day a bill to annul the sentence of the court martial in the case of Dor- rance Atwater of Plymouth, Conn , vol- unteer cavalry. The 'bill asks that the sentence be annulled in order that the name and memory of Atwater may be forever relieved from disgrace and dis- honor now resting upon it.” The bill also asks that Atwater be given an honorable discharge. 0 o o A bill was introduced to-day by Rep- resentative Bankhead, of Alabama, directing the Secretary of War to pro- ceed without delay to procure lands to complete Gettysburg National Park. Six hundred thousand dollars are ap- propriated for this purpose. 0 o o \ The House committee on judiciary tJ-day ordered a favorable report on a bill to incorporate the national pl’aut,‘ fruit and flower guild. ‘ The object of the organization is the distribution of flowers and fruits among the poor and Mrs. Levi. P. Morton is its president. 0 o o Anew counterfeit $5 national bank note, on the First National bank, of Sufiield, Conn, series of 1882, check letter C, portrait of Garfield, has been discovered by the secret service ofli- cials. The countieitisa plain, untinted photograph and should not deceive. o o o The following appointments of cadets at the Naval Academy have been made: Samuel J. Ward, of New York City; 111' ternate, John 0. Fremont, jr , New York City. 0 o o The Secretary of the Navy has grant- ed six months’ leave, with permission to go abroad, to Civil Engineer R. E. Peary. It is supposed that the officer is about to go to Greenland for the purpose of bringing home the largest meteorite in existence, which he dis covered in that country. 0 o 0 Representative C Lani age, of New York, yesterday introduced a bill to prohibit the offering of gifts or prizes in connection with chewing or smoking tobacco or cigarettes. It is made un- lawful to brand or mark these articles with a promise of this kind, or to place inapackage in which they are con- tained a certificite offering a prize, gift, premium, or reward. ' o o o , The campaign of the Post-office De- pirtment against the operations of the American Coupon Investment Com- pany, with offices in various cities, was continued yesterday by the issuance of lottery orders barring the mails against the agencies of the concern in the fol- lo wing cities: Denver,Colora_do Springs, and Cripple Creek, 001.; Kansas City, Mo.; Hiawatha, Fort Scott, and Hutch inson, Kan., and Dallas and Folt Worth, Tex. o o 0 Senator Chandler has sent a petition strongly signed by republican Senators to the Finance Committee requesting that in case any bill relating to internal revenue or the tariff is considered by the Senate at the present session, the ' Committee on Finance will move and support the addition of a clause provid- ing- for an adequate duty on wool. This movement is intended as another ‘ menance against the attempt of the wood alcohol combine and Treasury de- partment, to force a repeal' of the‘ re- bate clause in the Wilson bill,.relieving users of the spirit in manufacturers and the arts. It is the determination, .if the effort to secure the passage of the repeal bill is renewed that amendmehts covering almost every article embraced in the tarifl‘ will be offered. I The President to-day extended the provisions of the civil service law to nearly 50,000 government employes, in. creasing the number of positions on the classified lists from 55,736 to 85,135. 0 O o The wedding of Miss Teresa Andrade, daughter of the Venezuelan Minsiter, and Gustav Schlottman. a German heavily interested in the Venezuelan coffee trade, took place at the Venezue- lan legation here to-day. o o o The Comptroller of the Currencyghas declared a ten'per cent. dividend in fa- vor of the creditors of the insolvent National Bank of Middletown, Gt. 0 o , 0 Mrs. AiZJIIB R. Casey to-day was appointed post mistress at Barkham- stead, Litchfield county, Vice Fred E. Farnborn resigned. 0 o 0 An impor’tapt bill entitled “ A Bill to Amend the Laws Relating to Naviga- tion” is to be favorably reported. It is of the greatest interest to vessel own- ers, shippers and seamen. o o 0 Senator Frye has been authorized to report a bill directing the Postmaster General to contract with the lowest bid- der for the construction of a telegraphic cable between the United States and Japan by the way of Hawaii and the Midway Islands- It is stipulated that the government aid shall not be in ex- cess of $160, 000 a year for a period of twenty years. - The Sick. Mrs. Charles Sanboru who has been seriously ill at her home on Harbor avenue is reported as being somewhat better. Reporter E. J. Thomas’ condition is thought to be serious. Besides suffer- ing with rheumatism he has a severe at- tack of the Herpes, or shingles. Manager J. B. Morris, of the Tele- phone service is able to be out although he is still very weak. Constable Thomas Hunt is laid up at his home at Norwalk Park with an at- tack of the chills. Water Commissioner Mead’s condi- tion remains about the same. Victor, 9. young son of Fred W. Smith is quite ill. ’- Cornelius S. Bushnell. , Cornelius S. Bushnell, of New Haven, died of heart failure, in New York yes- tisrday afternoon. He was sixty-eight years old, and was born in Madison. Early in life be attained success asa‘ ship builder. It was largely through his efforts that the war ship Monitor was given a test by the government. He was also one of the original incor- porators of the Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Consolidated Stock Exchange and leaves large obli- gations. A widow and eight children, seven sons and one daughter, survive him. ._.——-——<§-p——-—__—— A Late Call. Two men, apparently tramps, called at the residence of Mrs. George R. Cholwell, on High street, shortly be- fore 10 o‘clock last night, and rang the front door bell. The door was opened by a domestic, and one of the men asked for twenty cents andaplace to sleep. A telephone message was sent to police headquarters and two officers started for the Cholwell residence but when they arrived they were unable to find the men who it is thought saw the police approaching and made good their escape. Birthday Party. ‘ Yesterday was the seventh birthday anniversary of E. J. Meeker, and his friends to the number of sixteen, rang- ing from two to nine years of age, as- sembled at. his home on Westport ave- nue and had a joyful time playing games and feasting on appetizing refreshments. The host was in receipt of many birth- day presents among them being a com- bination book-case and desk. v . Bicycle Notes. Rev. Father Sullivan of St. Mary’s parish has purchased a new Columbia of the Fred S. Ambler Cycle company. He is quite an expert rider. Mrs. Herman Fancher of Westport avenue has purchased a new bicycle. Pensions. Original—James K. Stebbins, Hart- ford. Additional—Ransom 0. Russell, New Haven. Increase—D’aVid 0. Fox, Rockville. O riginal widows’, etc—Ann Griffin, Hartford; Catharine Spillane, Middletown. .0 Will Sell at Auction. - A. W. Austin finding business dull will dispose of all or so much thereof as he can, of his stock at auction. He says, however, that he does not now propose retiring from business. GUT rennin HIM. A Greenwich Saloon Keeper Refused a Wife’s Appeal. Secured Evidence and Had Him Arrested. In the criminalfpommon pleas court at Bridgeport, yesterday, Robert J. Dillon, a Greenwich saloon keeper, forfeited a bond of $200 when his name was called. He was accused of viola- ting .the Sunday law. His case was somewhat peculiar. An old man was known to frequent his place on Sunday and spend a great deal of money. The wife complained to Dillon and asked him not to sell any more liquor to her husband. Dillon told her that liquor would be sold to the old man as long as he had the money to pay for what he bought. The wife determined to put a stop to it. One Sunday she watched the place and when it was full she .walked in. Her appearance created a panic as the old lady knew most of the men. She was quickly hustled out, but not before she had obtained the evidence. she de- sired. She made the complaint and Dillon was arrested. The trial in the lower court was as interesting as the other features of the case. Dillon brought fifteen witnesses who were to swear against the old lady. But when they got on the stand in her presence their courage failed them. A conviction was secured and the accused fined $100 and costs. He appealed the case and now has forfeited his bond. , This action will be of further damage to him as the county commissioners will revoke his license and declare his bond of $300 filed for that slip of paper forfeited. O. A PLEASANT EVENING. Miss Baird’s Pupils Entertain Their Gen- tlemen Friends. The young lady students at Miss Baird’s Institute gave a few of their gentlemen friends an evening of rare enjoyment last night. An excellent program had been prepared and the participants were at their best and the guests as well as the young ladies were delighted with the happy manner with which each number was executed. At the conclusion of the program the dancers took possession for a short time when light refreshments were serv- ed after which good night was reluc- tantly said. The following was the programme: TABLEAUX. 1.—Justice. 2.—~Jack. 3.—Sweet Girl Graduate; . 4.—-Three Fates. 5.—Revery. 6.—Youth and Old Age. 7.—Nij dia. 8.—Old and New Fashioned Girl. —Dialogue. STAIUARY. 1.—Echo. '2.—Rsflection. 3. —Silence. 4 *Prayer. wax worms. 1. 1.—~Zenobia. 2.—Madame Sans Gene. 3.—~Old Lady. 4.——Ophelia. 2. 1.—Tennis Fiend. 2.—Miss Delsarte. 3.-—Mary Queen of Scots. 4.—-Winter. 3. 1.——Mrs. Winslow. 2.—French Doll. 3.——Sailor Boy. 4.—-Mesmerizer. 4. 1,—Chewin2 Gum Girl. 2.—Miss Muft‘et. 3.——Lucretia Borgia. 4, —Maud Muller. 5. 1.—Dancing Girl. 2.—Prima Donna. 3.——'Brutus. 4.—Cleopatra. d o G. A. R. A regular meeting of Buckingham Post, G. A. R. was held last evening at which time a committee was appointed- to secure if possible legislation that will permit of a city to legally vote an ap- propriation for Memorial day expenses to G. A. R. Posts. Further,’committees for arrangements for the decorating of graves on Memo- rial day were appointed. . There was not a ve"ry- large attend- ianee of members of the Post. HE WAS INSANE. John Burke Tries to Dash Out His Brains. Taken to the Hospital in the Ambulance. . Chief of Police Vollmer was notified yesterday afternoon that there was a man acting strangely on West ave- nue and it was thought that he was in- sane. He immediately responded and found a young man followed by a crowd of boys and acting in an insane manner. The Chief stopped him and inquired his name, to which he replied, John Burke. He said he lived on North 7th street, Brooklyn, but could not remem- ber the number. When asked if he had money he answered yes, but could not find any although he searched his pockets. The Chief asked him to ac- company him to the depot promising to purchase him a ticket home. To this Burke readily assented and the two walked to the depot where the Chief bought a ticket for New York which he gave him together with ten cents., After receiving his ticket Burke walked down the depot platform towards the Adams Express office where he sat down on the doorstep. He suddenly placed his head in his hands and b.gan to talk to himself, dropping the ten cents and ‘ ticket upon the platform. The Chief walked over to him and i picked them up when Burke jumped to his feet and ran like a deer, but the Chief declined to follow him. Burke scaled the rear fence of a yard on Burbank street. Finding two large rocks in one corner of the yard he braced his feet against one and began butting his head against the other until he had made several gaping scalp wounds. This did not seem to satisfy him and picking up a large stone he be- gan striking himself on the head. - He was seen by the residents who notified Oflicer, Pennington and the latter secured the services of Dr. J. T. Kennedy who dressed his wounds and had him sent to the hospital in the ambulance in charge of the officer. To-day Burke is said to be getting along nicely and no serious results are apprehended. V O FOUND DEAD BY HIS SDN. 'A Well-Known Silver Mine Resident Ex- pires While Sitting in a Chair. Silas Buttery, by trade a basket maker, and for years a resident of Sil- ver Mine, was found? dead sitting in a chair, at his home, this morning, by his son, Frank Buttery. ' The deceased lived alone. He was at his son’s store in Silver Mine yesterday afternoon, apparently in his usual health, which was thought to be re- markably good for one of his 3 cars, he having passed by the 86th year mark. It is believed that after leaving the store he went home and sat down in the chair in which he was found, to rest be- fore retiring, as he had removed none of. his clothing. , His son was in the habit of paying him frequent visits, and they were re- turned by the deceased. As he did not put in an appearance at the store as was his custom, the son went to the house and Was horrified to find him dead. ; It is not known at what time he ex- pired but it is believed that he breathed his last early in the night. Coroner Burke was summoned and after making an examination decided that he died from natural causes. The remains are now in charge of Funeral Director J. D. Jennings. The time of the funeral has not yet been fixed upon. O. Stolen Horse Recovered. Liveryman William Freeland, of Danbury, whose horse and buggy were. stolen on Monday by a man giving the name of William Crosby, who hired the horse, found the turnout at Katonah, ' N. Y., yesterday afternoon. No trace has yet been found of Crosby. Appointed by Cablegram. A cablegram has been received from Judge Russell Frost, dated at London, announcing his reappointment of Pros- ecuting Attorneys Joseph R. Taylor and H. Whitmore Gregory and clerk of the court H. Edgar Ferris. § New CartridgeBeIts. . The Mills woven cartridge belt, as used by the regular army is to be‘ is- sued to the National guard. The 'belt will hold 45 cartridges and is fastened around the waist with a large brass buckle. ' ...__‘—.——— —an Printing of every description executed with neatness and dispatch. Call and-examine our samples. \ UUH HUNDRED DULLAH Pmifi A Magnificent Flinn form-inc Most; Popular School, Lodge, Society, Club ‘ oriire. Com: pany in Fairiicld County; Which is our most popular school, lodge, society. .club ,gptr , fire company? I Which one has the most admirers and friends 2 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. . HERE IT IS! 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 ccupon being. good for one vote for the school, lodge. society, club or fire com- pany the owner of the oztupoa 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 cont: st will close on July 2, and th» winner announced on .July 3. 3—Aiy ~chool, lodge, society, club or fire compaLy in F airfield 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 avonied and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, of" THE Cniiiinoiiiiiic 'l‘llll cocoon one It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. 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 pear in THE GAZETTE daily. NOT GOOD AFTER MAY 14. * ‘ _|_ _.L. copy of which will ap- Name, Town, BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. Nprwalk Yacht Club ............................................................................... 12062 Hope Hose Company ................................................................................ 11474 ‘ St. Mary’s School........_ ...................................................... . ..................... 7083 Welcome Stranger Lodge ............................................ . ....................... . 1558 Center School ........................................................................... . ............ 936 Pequonock Pleasure Club .......................... .. ............................................ 566 Over River School._ .................................................................................. 347 Pioneer Castle ............. ‘ 161 T. F. E. Club .................... 70 Arion Singing Society“....................;.. .................................................. 60 T.G. L. C ........................ . ........... ..... 40 Norwalk Liederkrunz ................................................................................. 24 Sword Fish Club ........................................................................ ‘ .......... 23 Lincoln Council ................... ..................................... 18 N. R. ‘.._'__ ........ . ................................................................ - 16 l The Central Club.. . . ............................... .. .. ........................ 13 , East Norwalk School ..................................................... 16 ‘ Compo Engine 00., Westport ........... '. .................................................... 10 Bishop McMahon Council .................................................................... 10 Catholic Union Council ......................... 3 Uncas 'l‘ribe ...... . 3 Knob Outing . ilub ............................................................... , ................ . 2 Pine‘Ledge Club............ ................................................................ . 2 . 'S. S. Club” ......................................................................... o ooooooooo “nun-u; . 2 ‘ Pioneer Hoot and Ladder Company -- ............... ‘ ...... .. 4 Phoenix Engine Company.. .............. ......... . ....... .. '..'...... 2
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