Hones. Wit”: l l Vol. VI. Whole No. 1359 Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, May 11, 1896. H 1 Price one Cent. ToinoNiipAPnAL Interesting Washington News. and Chat. New Rochelle Monument Asso- ciation Get Four Cannon. GAZETTE’s BUREAU. ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET ~ WASHINGTON, MAY 10- l The President last evening approved the act giving to the Soldiers’ Monu- ment association of New Rochelle, four condemned cannon to ornament the corners of the monument mound, which with much patriotic ceremony Was ded- ' -~ icated yesterday. 0 o o This country is to be well represent- ed at the forthcoming coronation of the Czar of Russia. Major-General A. McD. McCook, United States Commis- sioner to attend the coronation accom- panied by his aids, Colonel McCook and Captain Schriven, military attache to the United States Legation at Rome; Miss McCook, J. B. McCook and wife and Mrs. C. B. Alexander, of New York, will start from Berlin for Moscow to-morrow. . o o o The Senate Finance Committee yester- day gave a hearing to the interests affected by the filled cheese bill, which recently'passed the House. The bill was defended by Representative Tawn- ey, of Minnesota, author of the House bill. He spoke of,the necessity of the proposed legislation, which was found in the statistics of commerce and the reports of consuls in Great Britain and Europe. Since the introduction of filled cheese, the exports of cheese from the United States had fallen off to an alarming degree, and the'manufa'cture of the'genuine article had largely de- creased. The producer of pure cheese was entitled to be protected against the fraudulent imitation which was sought to be imposed on'the public, and the purchasers were entitled to know what they were buying. The bill was, in all essential features..a copy, of the oleo- margarine law, which had 'beeii‘lsus- tained by the Supreme Court, and which was part of the legislation of many States. 3, , o o , o Congressman Aldrich to-night made the following statement: “The friends of Speaker Reed, fully conscious of the gains made by Gov. McKinley in the pending national con- test during the past week. but with full information concerning the position and standing of the delegates thus far elected, are yet hopeful, if.not confi- dent, of the ultimate success of their candidate before the Convention. “Up to date there have been elected 832, out of a total of 918 delegates, of which number it is reasonableto say that Gov. McKinley has, excluding the contested cases, 361 votes. Concerning the latter . we will not prejudge the action of the Convention. The number of delegates yet to be elected is 86. Should he succeed in capturing them all—and he will not get one-half of them—he will still fall short of the necessary majority, and must then rely upon the contested cases to give him the nomination. All Republicans favor protection, but :it is quite evident that the tariff will not be the sole issue of the campaign, for a new and more important element now commands public attention—the money question. The straddling platform will never do, nor can any candidate who was ever on it gain the full confidence of. the people. It is for this reason, and ‘ because we believe that sentiment is undergoing rapid and radical change in that particular that we are convinced that the candid, sober judgment of the delegates, after the deliberation which will be had between now and the 16th of June, will nominate Mr. Reed, be- cause be best represents the great busi- ness interests of the financial world and the American people.” 0 o o . To-day was the birthday of the aged and invalid mother of U. S. Patent Commissioner Seymour and who has been his guest the past winter. Assem- bled about the Commissioner’s hospit. able board in honor of the event, were her son Louis, who is soon to depart for South Africa again, Frederick, a prominent New Pork attorney, her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs, Newcomb of Orange, N.‘ J. and the family of the Commissioner. » o o o . The consideration of the river and harbor big will it is expected be com- 1 pleted in" the Senate to-morrow. It may not reach the President until the end of the week. It is feared that the bill will be voted because of the large amount :carried by it, but many con- gressmen believe that Mr. Cleveland will permit it to become a law without his signature as he did once before. '- 6 UNGIVILTll THEM. Visitors at County Homefiom- plain of the Matron. Orders of the Board Not Domplied With During the past few months, says the Bridgeport Telegram, there has been considerablefi'complaint entered with the board of cou'nty commissioners and the various humane agents regarding the incivilities that visitors at the county home are accorded. A few days since Mary Pudile, the oldest daughter of the woman of that name who is confined in the Bridgeport Hospital owing to wounds inflicted by Charles Gustropas- ski, called as the institution to see her little sisters who were recently com- mitted to the home. She was not aware of. the fact that admittance is granted to visitors at the home only the second Saturdays of each month. She lost her day’s work at Warner’s .Corset shop where she is employed, which she could ill-afford, only to be met with a set ere rebufl' at the hands of the matron of the County Home, Miss Phelps. The latter upon opening the door of the institute and learning the purpose of the Visitor not only refused to give her any information regarding her rel. atives, but it is alleged, actually closed the door in her face. Miss Pudile visit- ed the county commissioners Saturday, and after getting the required permit to visit the home, explained in detail the reception she was greeted with upon her previous visit. This is but one of the many similar complaints entered against the home. Recently the father of two children whose name is withheld out of defer- ence to his wishes, visited Humane- agent L. N. Middlebrook and informed the latter that the matron at the home evidently changed the orders of the board of management regarding the day for receiving visitors at the home. The order of the board of management is to the effect that visit-’ ors may visit the home at any time dur- ing the second Saturday of each month. The complaintant declares that the home is not open to visitors except be- tween the hours of 2 and 4 o’clock on the days mentioned. Said he: “I visited the institution recently on one of the days designated by the county commissioners. It was shortly before 12 o’clock noon. I was met at the door by Miss Phelps who told me very tersely that I could not be admitted to the institution until 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I thought I could save half a day’s wages if I could get admitance during the noon hour and return to this city in the afternoon. I tried in vain, however, and was obliged to Wait until afternoon.” Another complaint was made to Humane Agent Middlebrook to the ef- fect that a visitor was obliged to wait until 4 o’Clock before being able to get admittance to the home to see his chil- dren. Said Humane Agent Middlebrook to areporter last night: “I have informed County Commissioner Miller, who has charge of the affairs at the home for the board of commissioners but there ap- pears to be no improvement. There is certainlyjust cause for complaint for of late they have been numerous, and or- ders in direct conflict with those made by the board of management of the home seem to be in vogue. It is a matter which needs prompt attention for parents of children confined” at the institution have them committed there only because they are in unfortunate circumstances for the time being. They have in nearly every case, however, an affection for the little ones and get them- Iout of the institution as soon as they can. ‘ ,, It is probable, concludes the Tele- gram. that the county commissioners will take the matter in hand and see that their orders are complied with in the future. A Poor Shot. William Gray, 35 years old, formerly a hotel keeper in New Haven’ attempt- ed suicide by shootinghimself in the breast at Chris. Stoehr’s saloon on Canon street, Bridgeport’ Saturday evening. He was taken to the General ‘Hospital, where it was found that the bullet had gone a trifle too high to strike the heart, its objective mark. The, bullet was extracted. Gray will recover from the effects of the shooting. 0 ‘ Nothing too Good For Them. A christening party was 'held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Mat- thews on Belden avenue, yesterday. The little one was christened Mary by Rev. Father Dougherty. It is the par- ent’s first born, and nothing was too. good for the guests who assembled to do it homage. rouocoochTRAcK loe Duncan Killed on the wo- son Point Branch of the Consolidated. How the Accident Occurred a Mystery. _—————- Yesterday morniug between half past. two and three o’clock, a Hungarian dis- covered the body of Joe Duncan, a hat- ter living on Ely avenue,’ lying on the tracks of the Wilson Point extension of the Consolidated road. The point where the body was found was nearly opposite the residence of Willliam Lockwood. ‘ When discovered Duncan was uncon- scious and covered with blood. The Hungarian ran to the house“ of Dennis Leahey, a conductor on the Tramway road, and notified him of Duncan’s con- dition. Leahey responded and the un- conscious - man was picked up and car- ried home and Dr. Bonnell summoned. The doctor examined Duncan and found him suffering from concussion of the brain, a fractured left arm and sev- eral ribs, a bad injury to 'his hip and internal injuries. Nothing *could be done for the injured man and he lin- gered along until 10 o’clock when he died without having regained conscious- nesuess. The cause of Duncan’s accident is a mystery and no one can be found who can throw any light upon how he came to be on the tracks at that time in the morning. ' He was not a drinking man which makes the mystery deeper. The only theory that Medical Ex- aminer Burke has of the accident, is that Duncan must have been walking down the tracks on his way home when he was struck by an engine that ran down to Wilson Point about 2 :30 o’clock, as it was only‘a short time after the en- gine passed that Duncan’s body was found. The deceased was 19 years of age and 'lived with his brother-in-law on Ely avenue. He came to South Norwalk from Newark, N. J ., where his remains will be taken on Wednesday by his father. ‘ 9 Prof. Yoerger’s Benefit. On Friday night next a grand testi- monial benefit will be given Prof. George Yoerger, at the Norwalk Opera House. a An excellent program has been arranged which includes some of the best known boxers in Connecticut and New York, As arranged the program is as follows: Ike Williams vs. Harry Lane, Fred McGirr vs. Bob Brown, Tom McNerny vs. an Unknown, John Morelock vs. Mike Kraft, Hank Barnett vs. Tommy Russell, Lambert Shutsky vs. James Shepp, Jack Woods vs. Jack Lynch,‘ James Manning vs. Unknown, Walter Brindley vs. Billy Bingham, and the wind-up will.be between Billy Forsyth of Danbury and Frank Patterson of Brooklyn. ' . In addition to the boxing there will be several specialties, all of whom are first class. Dan McIntyre, the old re- liable master of the art, will act as referee. , Prof. Yoerger has been ill and ex- pects to undergo a delicate surgical operation, and in view of his many kind- .nesses and readiness to assist others it is hoped that he will receive a most sub- stantial benefit. O DBlTUABY. ELIZABETH CAPRON. Elizabeth L. Winchell wife of E. P. H. Capron died at ten o’clock Sunday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. Deceased was born in the town of North East, now Willaston, in the state of New York in 1833 thus she was in her sixty- third year. She was united in marriage to E. P. H. Capron in 1856 and had two children William E. L. of South Nor- walk and Edward W. who died young. She united with the Baptist church in girlhood and lived a conscientious christian life and was beloved by many, especially so by those who knew her best. two brothers and sisters to mourn her 'loss. The funeral will be held at her late residence, 5 Camp street, Norwalk, . Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock. Hon. M. F. Merritt Dead. V Hon. Matthew Franklin Merritt died at his’home in Stamford yesterday in the 82d year of his age. His funeral takes place at St. John’s church on Wednesday at 3 o’clock. :1 District in the State Senate after the close of the war. ‘ He rendered the- Governmant eflicient service in provid- ing ships for Army and Navy use. and- wou the especialflconfidence and esteem of Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. She leaves her husband, son and' ,. Mr. Merritt represented our old 12th . SHOT BY _ll_F_00TPAD. Principal Bennett pf Sound Beach Dangerously Wounded. _ Police Have a Negro Suspect Under Arrest James E. Bennett, principal of the public school at Sound Beach, was shot at four times by a footpad while re- turning from Stamford at a late hour Saturday night. One of the shots took effect, and it is a matter of uncertainty whether he will live or die. There wouldn’t have been any uncertainty at all about it, if Mr. Bennett, in his haste to escape from his assailant, hadn’t as- sumed the posture familiar to wheelmen in “scorching,” for the bullet would have killed him instantly if he had been upright, Mr. Bennett had spent the evening in Stamford, and about 10:30 o’clock started to return on his wheel alone. He had reached a lonely part of the road, near Labden’s Rock, when a man stepped into the road ten paces ahead of him and ordered him to halt. In- stead of stopping, Mr. Bennet spurted by the man, and four shots in succes- ion rang out from the footpad’s pistol. Mr. Bennett was able to ride to his home, ami then sank from his wheel unconscious. .. Dr. Bohannan of Stamford, who was called, found that the bullet had entered the back, between the shoulders, and taking an upward course, had lodged in the throat. The bullet can be plainly felt. and as soon as Mr. Bennett’s con- dition warrants it, an operation will be performed to remove it. If Mr. Bennett had been riding in an upright position, there is no doubt that the wound would have proved immedi- ately fatal, as the bullet entered just behind the heart. The Stamford police have under ar- rest John S. Smith, a colored man, whom they strongly suspect of the crime. He answers to the description "given by Mr. Bennett, but stoutly maintains his innocence. ‘ There have been a number of! hold- ups in that locality lately, and it is be- lieved that, the same persons are re- sponsible‘for all of them. Mr. Bennett the injured man, belongs in Port Jervis N. Y. He has been teaching in Sound Beach for a year. He is 21 years old and unmarried. - -. BLOW PROVED FATAL. lohn Houlihan of New Britain Dies of In- juries Beceived in a Prize Fight. John Houlihan, who was knocked out in a prize fight by Patrick Nolan, in New Britain last Thursday, died yester- day morning at 1 o’clock. With the exception of a few seconds of conscious- ness, Friday, Houlihan was in a trance- like condition from the time he received the knockout blow until he died. The police have had the principals to the fight 7and a dozen witnesses under surveillance. Fifteen men will be ar- rested to-day. Nolan who struck the fatal blow, is in hiding, but the police can reach him in 20 minutes. Has a Bruised Knee. A Winnipauk woman no doubt regrets this afternoon not having heeded the advice of an electric car conductor. Accompanied by a child she rode down from Winnipauk this morning. She was a woman of no light averdnpoise, weighing perhaps something ‘over 200 pounds. When on Main street, she signalled the conductor to stop the car. He did so, but despite his injunction to Wait until it came to a full stop, she stepped on the running board and fell heavily on the granite block pavement. The conductor had the child in his arms and standing it on its feet rendered what assistance he could in placing the woman in a like position. light task,” says Joe, “but I finally succeed.” Returning on the same con- ductor’s car, she laughingly referred to the accident as “all my fault, Mr. Bucknam’." ' Good Paints. There seems to be about as much adulterated and dishonest pain afloat as there is of drinks and groceries, but H. H. Williams thinks he has a line of pig- ments which for purity and merit can- not be surpassed. Williams is an hon- est dealer and it is always safe to trust him and give his goods a trial. 0 Extreme Poverty. , There are hundreds of people in town .too poor even to pay their dog taxes. Many of them own several dogs apiece, and their poverty stricken condition is enough to bring tears from the perspir- ing brow of Captain Ike himself. , .. “It was no FUUH HUNDRED [ll] I "~er A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular - School, Lodge, Society, Club or. Fire Com- 'pany in 'Faiciield County. Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or”? 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 opportunityio make the test. THE GAZETTE pres—r .. 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 1']? ,1973” -_ ’. - _ It is an instrument of the very-finest character, It is beautiful inits 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 ear-h 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 contc st will close on .Tulv 2. and the winner announced on July 3.. 3—Auy school, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield County is. eli ible. 4—A fullgrecord 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, ‘ ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. ciurse, can not be counted. THE PIANO OFF RED IS THE SGHLEIB 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. ~ - cm I fiflfiETW; NOT GOOD AFTER MAY l8 for otherwise blund- Blank coupons, at R 81 SUNS. _I_ .1'. Name, Tower . BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. 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Club ...................................................... . ............ . .................... 70 , Arinn Singing Society.............................' ............................................... so . 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' .................... . 3 Knob Outing Club .................................... ~ ................................ ' ............ 2 Pine Ledge Club............ .-___.. ' 2‘ . S. S. Club ...................................... ‘ ....... , ..................................... -. ...... ... 2 ‘ Pioneer Hook and Ladder Cnmpau -- ....................................... 4 Phoenix Engine Compam .- . 2 g Fire Police, S N.. .................. . .......................................................... ..-- ' 1 ”I ._ ‘- .. , v 1 LLAH cocci ,
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