Vol. v1. Whole No." 1362 ‘
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Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, May 14, 1896.
E ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS.
Price One Cent.
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The River and» Harbor. Bill
’ Passes.
Interesting Washington News and Chat.
GAZETTE’s BUREAU. 1
« 709 EASTCAPITOT. STREET
WASHINGTON, Mar 13.
In the Senate to-day the River and
Harbor bill was finally passed. Its
- fgiends now fear President Cleveland
will veto it, as the Treasury gold is
again fast disappearing, .but others pro-
fessing to be near him, predict that he
will permit it to become a law Without
his signature as on a former occasion.
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There was a protracted and quite ac-
rimonious struggle in the House to-day
over the contested election case of Rin-
aker vs. Dowling. The case was finally
referred back to the Election commit-
tee.
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The Republican Senate Steering Com-
mittee held a meeting this afternoon to
consider the order of business, but was
unable to come to any conclusion, and
adjourned to meet again Saturday
morning. At that time, if a conclusion
is reached, a caucus of the Republicans
of the Senate will be called to meet
Monday morning. ‘
The Immigration bill opposing the
admission of the unlettered, pauper and
criminal classes into this country and
now on the calendar appears to have
the general commendation, and the
committee believed that it could be
called up with reasonable probability
of its passage. ,
It was felt to be unwise to attempt
the passage of the bill for the establish-
ment of a uniform system of bank-
ruptcy, for the refunding of the debt
of the Pacific railroads and like meas—
ures, which will precipitate any pro-
longed debate.
The bill to repeal the free alcohol in
the arts clause of the present tarifi' bill
was also discussed. for some time, but
no conclusion was reached. There is a
marked division '0! sentiment in the
Republican ranks on this question, but
the indications are that the committee
will report to the caucus in favor of
giving a day to this measure. Whether
it can be passed is a questiOn. It is
understood that the‘House will pass the
repeal as an independent measure, and
if that is dene the concurence of the
Senate will be urged. All these mat-
ters were permitted to stand open, ho w-
ever, and an effort will be made to dis-
pose of them definitely on Saturday.
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In the Senate to-day Mr. Hill intro-
duced a bill which provides that no
person not a citizen of the United States
shall be employed on or in connection
with any public building or public
works under the control of or conducted
by the United States, its territories or
the District of Columbia.
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1’. B. Delany, of New York, an elec-
trical expert, appeared before the Sen-
ate Committee on Postofiices and Post“
roads this morning in advocacy of the
ownership by the G n='->!'uzueut of the
postal telegraphiand Lula adoption of an
automatic instrument in which he is in-
terested. The development of the
postal telegraph, Mr. Delany argued,
could only be conducted successfully
by the Government.
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Admiral Ramsay, Acting Secretary of
.the Navy, has informed the Senate in
response to its request that of the 9,323
bluejackets in the United States Naval
service, 4,400 are foreign born, and 861
of the 2.017 marines are natives of other
countries than the United States. The
percentage of Americans in the Navy
is, however, increasing.
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President Parker, of the First Na-
tional Bank of Cripple Creek, 001., has
arrived herewith the charred remnants
of $17,000 in United States currency
burned in the recent fire. Treasurer
Morgan has set his experts to work
with strong glasses, and hopes to be
abletodecipher some ofthc money so
that it may be redeemed.
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The President toLday sent to the
Senate the nomination of John C. Tars-
ney of Missouri to be Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court of the Territory
of Oklahoma.
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The actsuto amend the record of
William H. De Freest and granting a
pension to Sarah A. Boyd have become
Claws without the President’s approval.
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.., Senator Platt will open the debate
(on the Dupont case in the Senate to-
morrow. '
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* The Next Day-—
“ 'l‘herHour has it all.”
A MlDNlGHTGALL
A Young Lady Driven From
Home Seeks Refuge at a
Neighbor’s House.
Mr. MdNaughton and His Daughter Disagree
Last night as the gouge in the clocks
on St. Mary’s and the Congregational
church spires pealed out the hour Of 12
o’clock a rap was heard at the door of
Frank Foster’s residence on Wilton
avenue.
Mr. Foster responded with a “Who's
there? What is wanted?" .
”It’s me,” came a voice which was
recognized by Mr. Foster as that of a
young lady living on Wilton avenue.
“What is wanted?” inquired Mr.
Foster.
“Can Istay here to-night?” was asked.
“Certainly,” answered Mr. Foster. as
‘ be unlocked the door, “but what is the
matter?” - .
As the young lady stepped into the
hallway Mr. Foster called his daugh-
ter Maggie who had retired and was
asleep. She partially dressed and
came down stairs and recognized in the
caller a friend.
She was surprised at receiving a call
at so late an hour at night, but cordial-
ly welcomed her to the hospitalities of
the house. /
Explanations 'followed and it was
found that Miss McNaughton, the
name of the caller, had suffered a dis-
agreement with her father and rather
than be abused had sought refuge at
the Foster residence.
It is understood that the pater is very
severe and that he abuses his daughter
who is a bright companionable and in
every sense a respected young lady.
She is employed at the corset factory
where she enjoys the good will of her
associates and the respect of her em-
ployers.
She was provided with lodging for
the night and given her breakfast this
morning after which she left for her
work. On leaving the house she thank-
ed Mr. Foster, and said with a sob “I
don’t believe that I shall ever go back
home.”,
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AGAIN GATHERED—IN.
“loe” Carroll to Gene Chairs at Bridgeport
For Some Time to Come.
Joseph Carroll, an all-round-looking-
for-fight-young-man, Was “ out for
blood ” last evening.
About a year ago “Joe” was more or
less mixed up in a fracas from which he
fortunately escaped punishment both
before and after arrest. A few weeks
since, he again did wrong and was
fined, execution of judgment being
suspended by the good natured Judge
to the extent that the prisoner was al—
lowed to pay his fine on the installment
plan, after having furnished 9. bonds-
man, and of which amount he had paid
35 leaving a balance of about as much
more. .
As mentioned above he was out for
fight and found it. He first tried to
get up a scrimmage with John and
Owen Rice but failed to meet with suc-
cess. He drifted away from them and
met a young man named George Gehe-
be and got into an argument in refer-
ence to a nickel. In order to demon-
strate the force of his argument he
made a pass with his fist at Gehebe
which missed, but was returned by {the
latter with compound interest.
.Officer Morehouse came to the rescue
and “Joe” was landed in the station.
house.
This morning Judge ‘Hubbell fined
him $5 and costs for drunkenness, a
like amount for breach of the peace
and tacked on thefibaiance due on the
“old score.”
Unless the' jailer .at Bridgeport is
lenient Carroll will be in jail when the
glorious 4th ofJuly is celebrated.
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I Gyrations and Collapses.
Isaacs Place has been the scene of re-
markable gyrations and collapses for
the past night or two and all because
reporter B. C. Feeney and several
young ladies chose that street on which
to bring their bicycles under subject-
ion. At times it was almost as inter-
esting as a foot ball match. There
were tumbles, ground and lofty Vault-
ing and an interm'ixing of heels, hosiery
and wheels that was bewildering.
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Thomas—Wilkenson.
‘ Announcement cards of the marriage
of Miss J ulia Frances Wilkinson to Mr.
William Gregory Thomas of this city,
have been received by friends of the
contracting parties in this city. The
wedding will take place at the home of
the bride in Binghampton, N. Y. on
Tuesday evening, May 26th.
‘ HERE A_l|_|l_ THERE.
An Epitome of Happenings of
Interest to the Public.
demand with Scissors and Pencil.
Louis ~Singer’is'in New York to-day.
The need of rain is getting to be ser-
ious.
A measly weather prophet predicts a
frost on May 29th. ‘
Afull choral service will be held at
Grace church to-‘night.
Miss Lottie Ohstead is seriously ill at
her home No 30 Union Park.
—Children"s garden tools. 3 pieces, 5,
10, 15 and 25 cents at Hayes’. '
Mr. William K. Lewis left town to?
day for a short stay at Cape May N. J. _
It is English to salt your straWber-
ries. But don’t do it if you have sugar.
Groceryman Hugh Donnelly, is suf-
fering from an attack of spring fever.
Raymond & Sons are selling bed-
room suits and sideboards at large dis-,
"count.
Henry Cornell is repainting Lock-
wood’s hall in cheerful and invrting
colors. ____
Ex-policeman John Lockwood was in
this morning, apparently in the best of
health. ,
The newly born daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. M. Ratchford will be christened
next Sunday.
Mr. John T. Hayes’ News rooms are
being rcceiled and otherwise made
more attractive.
Miss Sarah Fitch has returned to
Norwalk from her winter’s visit with
friends in Canada.
Mrs. Elizabeth J efi'reys of Bridgeport
is spending a few days with Mrs. Sarah
Belden on the Green.
Henry Blansfield representing 'y the
McMahon & Wren company of Bridge'
port was in town yesterday.
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To-day is Ascension day and was so
observed at the Episcopal and Catholic
churches in town, by morning services.
_ Thomas Ratchford will “become of
age” to-morrow and will celebrate the
occasion by making his many friends
happy-
Areport that the yacht Marguerite
would set sail for a trip to Saulsbury,
next week is denied by Commodore
Sutherland.
Michael F. Scanloueditor and pro-
prietor of the Connecticut Catholic has
made an assignment to the Probate
court at Hartford.
A man who gave~his name as James
Lawrence of Norwalk was sentenced in
Bristol, yesterday, to sixty days in jail
for assaulting an officer.
——100 nice geranium plants. One to
each lady buying a pair of $2 shoes or
purchasing to the amount of $2. To-
rSnorrow, Friday May 15. A. H. Hoyt&
on.
Messrs. William A. Kellogg, Sum-
merfieid Tooker and William A. Pryer
will represent the Carpenters’ Union at
the meetings of the Central Labor
Union.' -
The library and other belongings of
the Y. M. C. A. for a time stored in the '
old Beebe building have been trans-
ferred to the Dr. McGonegal residence
on West avenue.
Mr. George R. Cowles is getting his
house on the Green ready for occupan-
cy, his niece Mrs. Sanford and family
of Bloomfield N. J. will spend the sum-
mer as his guests.
Large quantities of Pennsylvania
coke is being distributed about different
sections ofthe town. It is said to be a
favorite fuel and economical to those
who know how to use it.
An old wall-mark on Main street fell
this morning. It was a sign on the face
of which was lettered, ,“New York
Clothing 00.” ~ It is nearly as ancient
as the sign on the Opera House build-
ing.
Mr. LeGrand Raymond expects" to
move into his new house on Morgan ave-
nue next week. It has been handsomely
furnished and Mr.I and Mrs. Raymond
will have one of the prettiest “cotes”
on that avenue.
The Arctics and Winnipauks played
a game of base ballat the Fair Grounds
yesterday afternoon. The Arctics did
not have their regular players but man-
aged to score eight runs while their op-
ponents collected ”twenty-four.
,Stephen Smith of Stamford has been
granted a pension renewal. ‘
(Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison will
remove to Mattewan, next Monday.
EDOD’D forget Prof. Yoerger’s benefit
at; the Opera House to-morrow night.
Concord Division, S. of T. will pttend
the district convention at Bridgeport
to-night.
’ Pensions have been granted to Ed-
ward Fowler, Lewis F. 'Ward and
Eleazer Gotham, all of N oroton Heights.
The artesian well at the Meeker
Foundry has proved a success. It is
107 feet deep and an abundance of water
is. had. '
1 Daniel Gormley left for New York to-
day and to-morrow'will attend the fun-
eral of his uncle William Gormley in
that city. 1 I
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Frank Kellogg for some time employed
at Austin’s Jewelry store, takes no
stock in fake auctions and has secured a
situation in New York. -
Mrs. Falk are visiting friends in Bridge-
port to-day which accounts for the
lonesome look that Mr. Mitchell is
wearing. “
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cram and
daughter, Miss Alice, spent yesterday
in New York city. They went to bid
Mrs.“Cram’s nephew bon voyage, who
sailed for Europe on the City of Paris.
Gregory’s Point the most popular
summer resort on Long Island sound
will be opened on Saturday. Dwyer’s
City of Norwalk band will lend echoes
of music in conjunction with the waves
that dash up and around the shores of
the lawn at the hotel.
A Serious Charge.
Witnesses have been subponael in the
case of Louis Schweizer, charged with
intent to kill. The complainant in the
case is John Barthel, who recently ob-
tained a judgment for $1,400 in a civil
suit against Sweizer for damages.
. case has been on the criminal docket
:fpfiaplong time, but the State’s attorney
-- _:-i.re‘fhsed to press it for trial while the
civil suit was pending. The assault was
committed in July 1895, while Barthel
and Sweizer were living in the same
house in Cranbury. Barthel alleges
that he is still suffering from injuries
to his head from the effects of a blow
from a club wielded by Schweizer, and
that the latter’s intention was to kill
when he delivered the blow.
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A Song Writer.
Miss Sadie Hawley, the daughter of
Mr. Henry E. Hawley, has lately de-
veloped into a musical composer of no
mean ability. Since the early age of
five years she has been a close student
of the divine art under the guidance or .
some of the finest instructors; but,
strange to say, her talent for composi-
tion had lain dbrmant until about three
weeks ago. Her first venture will be
rendered by the Ninth Regiment Band
on Decoration Day. This talented
young lady is at present engaged in
writing-a lullaby, the words of which
have been furnished by her youngest
sister. .
Miss Hawley is a niece of Mrs. George
B. St. John and granddaughter of the
late William S. Lockwood.
Founders and Patriots.
The Connecticut-Society of the Order
of Founders and Patriots of America
was organized in Hartford on May 9,
by the members of the New York order
residing in this state.
It now only requires that the society,
suggested bythat witty author Charles
Dudley Warner, be organized, to fill
the quota of patriotic associatibns—
“The Society of Aborigines.”
_ Forfeited His Bond.
In the criminal superior court at
Bridileport yesterday, William Walker,
the bicycle thief whose exploits of late
have caused much talk, forfeited a bond
of $200. His counsel was given to
understand that if it should prove that
Walker was unaware of the necessity of
his appearance at court, the case would
be reopened.
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Central Association Reception.
The reception held by the ladies of
the Central Association, at their club
house on West avenue, last evening,
was well attended. The entertainment
committee favored the guests with
several excellent recitations by .Mrs.
Norris and banjo selections by Miss ,
Kroger, A light lunch was served and
an evening of enjoyment passed.
Norwalk Opera House.
Frederick Julian and his well known
company will be at theNorwalk Opera
House all next week. Look out for
ladies’ free ticket, good for. Monday
night only. '
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Mrs. William Mitchell and her mother-
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mnnx'a=w.n‘4ulu on» blue.
ll Magnlfioent Plano for the Most Popular
School, Lodge, Souoty, Club or Foe Com-
pany 1n Fauflold County.
Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, clllb on;
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 peeple. 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. ~
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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 votlng-z
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 cf 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.
Z—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3.
3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County 18
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,
ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost.
course, can not be counted.
THE PIANU OFF Bill] 18 THE SI] .lilll- 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 13
magnificent. - , .
Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap-
pear in THE GAZETTE daily.
for otherwise blund-
Blank coupons, of
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BATTLE or nu: BALLOTS. '
Norwalk Yacht Club ................ . ......................................... . ...... . ............ .12540
Hope Hose Company ....... . ....................................................... . ................ 11892
St. Mary’s School ....... ._ ..................... ............................ ............... 7091
Welcome Stranger Lodge... ................................. . ................ ........... . 1573
Center School ....................... . ..................................... . ........... .......... .. 936
Pequonock Pleasure Club ....... _ ................... .... .................................. . ....... . 568
Over River School... ............... ......................... . ...................
Pioneer Castle ..................................................... . ......... _ ..................
T.’ F. E. Club ........... -. .................. . ....................... . .......................... .........,
Arinn Singing Society ............... ~ ...................................................... . ......
T.G. L. C. . ......................... ..........
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Sword Fish Club .................... ........................................ . ...... . .....
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East Norwalk School......
Compo Engine 00., West ort ................. , ...................................................
Bishop McMahon Counc l ......_
Catholic Union Council ..........................
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