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fflnan in the “cinder lot.”
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NATIoNAtpAPITAL
The Senate Passes the Forti-
fication Bill After Adding
$5,000,000. . . '
Interesting Washington News and Chat-
GAZETTE‘S BUREAU, 1
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET
WASHINGTON. MAY 20. I
In the Senate to-day the Fortification
bill was passed and Senator German’s
rider to appropriate $100,000,000 inEcer-
tificates of indebtedness was defeated.
The Fortification bill carries nearly
$11,000,000, about $5,000,000 more than
it carried when it passed the House.
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The conference report on the River
and Harbor bill was presented by Mr.
Frye, and an effort made to get imme-
diate action on it. That was resisted
and Mr. Frye reluctantly consented to
have the report go over until to-morrow.
The‘ only question not settled in confer-
ence is the one relating to the deep-sea
harbor in Southern California.
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In the House the bill imposing an
educational restriction on all immi-
grants was passed. ‘ '
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Mrs. Daniella Wheeler, the wife of
Congressman Joseph Wheeler, of Ala-
bama, died at her home in this city at
9 o’cloak last night, of appendicitis.
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The Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations discussed Mr. Morgan’s joint
resolution relating to Cuba for more
than an hour this morning without
coming to any conclusion.
The Interpretation by the Depart-
ment of the treaty brought to notice by
the sentence of the men captured on
the Competitor is awaited by the com-
mittee with much interest.
The committee, it is understood, also
hopes to get some additional informa-
tion from the State Department, which
will not be made public. Senator Mor-
gan is impatient over the attitude of the
committee, and urged that action be
taken independent of anything the
State Department or the Administra-
tion may do. The whole subject was
finally postponed untillj another meet-
ing.
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There is considerable mystery about
Mr. Terrell’s relations to the State De-
partment and to the government to
which he is accredited. Mr. Terrill is
home on leave of absence, and doubts
are expressed whether he will return to
Turkey. It is not clear whether the‘
recent change in the Turkish repre-
sentation to this country is in any way
mixed up with the matter or not.
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The President returned to the House
to-day, with a veto message, the bill
granting a pension to Lydia A. Taft.
’He says that Taft served as a private in
a Connecticut regiment for nearly
three years. No application was made
by him, although he lived until 1891,
when he died in the N oroton Soldiers’
Home. In 1882, nearly twenty-four
years after her marriage to Taft, and
seventeen years after Ills discharge from
the army, she obtained a divorce from
him on the ground of his habitual
drunkenness. . He further says that she
has renounced a wife’s relation, with all
its duties and all its rights, and by her
own act placed herself beyond the pos-
sibility of becoming the widow of her
soldier husband.
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On the River and Harbor bill the
Conference Committee has agreed on
all the Connecticut appropriations, and
that so far as they are concerned, the
bill is practically passed.
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Free alcohol was helped again in the
House to-day by the order setting apart
Thursday and Friday for labor commit-
This throws the consideration
of Evans’s repeal bill, over to next week.
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Appearances indicate that Congress
' can easily adjourn by the end of the
first week in J une.
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, Cutlets.
E. F. Baldwin, clerk at Scheuber’s
market, while cleaning some butcher
knives last evening received a severe
cut to the bone on his left hand.
Butcher Benedict received a bad cut
on his hand yesterday, while carving
up a side of beef.
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Will be a Surprise.
It is reported that Charles Orser will
be appointed a special Sunday police-
This will if
assigned there.
THEY TOOK HIM IN.
Telegrapher Dan» Purchases a.
Smuggled Suit Pattern. .
Lostrthe Cloth and His $l0.
Some three weeks ago two glib
strangers arrived in town with several
samples of cloth for suitings. They
called upon Audubon Dan, manager of
the Western Union Telegraph company
at No: 2 South Main street, South Nor-
walk, and exhibited their goods. They
were smooth talkers and on the quiet
informed Dan that the cloth had been
smuggled, which allowed them to sell it
way below the actual market value.
They were so gentlemanly and suave
that Dan was finally induced to pay
them $10 for a piece of black serge
from which to have a suit of clothes
made. After receiving their money they
left the cloth and departed ostensibly
to dispose of the balance of their goods.
They had been gonebut a short time
when one of them returned and sug-
gested to Dan that they could make his
suit at their New York store for $12,
. which they thought was much cheaper
than a suit could be made for in South
Norwalk.
Dan evidently thought so too, for be
readily agreed to have them make the
suit, for which he was to pay $12 when
received. The stranger took his meas-
ure and not being satisfied with the first
measurement called again and made
the second, in order,as he expressed it,
that there should be no mistake in the
fit.
After the second measurement the
stranger departed with the cloth, leav-
ing with Dan the address of their New
York house, which was as follows:
E. E. JONES & ‘CO.,
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BL’D’G.
401 Broadway, N. Y
ARTIST TAILORS.
Dan was told that on Saturday last
they would return to South Norwalk
and try his suit on, but they failed to
materialize on that day nor have they
been seen in Norwalk since.
Becoming suspicions that everything
was not all right and that he had been
taken in to the tune of ten cold dollars,
Day yesterday sent a dispatch to the
New York address asking, “How abOut
the suit.” It is needles to remark that
he received no reply and that his beau-
tiful summer suit of smuggled black
serge has no doubt been sold several
times over since the strangers left town.
It is reported that several other South
Norwalkers were taken by in the stran-
gers among whom is said to be a well
known ex-mayor of that city.
THE WIDE TIRE LAW.
End of Narrow Films for Wheels for Heavy
Wagons Coming. ‘
The law passed by the Connecticut
General Assembly in relation to wide
tires is given below in full. People who
wish to continue cutting up the roads
with narrow wheels for heavy use, will
have to lay in a stock of wagons before
next J uly:
“On or before the first day of July
1896 all vehicles used upon the high-
ways of this state within the transpor-
tation of merchandise, except such ve-
hicles as were already in use in this
state prior to said date shall be equipped
with tires of widths as follows:
“All vehicles having an iron axleltwo
inches square or an axle of equivalent
capacity shall be equipped with tires
not less than four inches in width.
“All vehicles having an iron axle one
inch and three quarters square or an
axle of equivalent ' capacity shall be
equipped with tires not less than three
inches in width.
“All vehicles having an iron axle one
inch and a half or an axle of equivalent
capacity shall be equipped with tires
not less then two and one half inches in
width.
“Any person who shall violate any of
the provisions of this act shall be fined
not more than $100.”
His Birthday Anniversary.
Charles Miller celebrated his birth-
day anniversary at his home on Grand
street last evening. A happy evening
was spent and the occasion made a mem-
orable one for Charles in whose honor
it was given. A fine collation was
served and there was a large number of
presents.
Connecticut Catholic.
An inventory of the estate of Michael
Scanlon, editor and proprietor of the
Connecticut Catholic was filed yester-
day. The total amount is $10,000, of
which $9,560 is {subscriptions due and
$425 for advertisements.
Z Council to confer in reference to the
our FELLllWS-MEEL
Annual Session of the Grand
Lodge, at Norwich.
L. H. Fuller Elected Grand Master.
At the annual session of Grand
Lodge of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows held at Norwich, yester-
day, the following ofiicersiwere elected:
Grand master—’Lucius 'H. Fuller,
Putnam. .
Deputy grand master—John Blair,
Waterbury. .
Grand secretary—Frederick Botsford,
New Haven. '
Grand treasurer—W. H. Marigold,
Bridgeport.
Grand Warden—Zebulon Robbins,
Norwich.
odd .
Grand Master David R. Alling of
New Haven, submitted his report, in
which he says: ‘ »
On Dec. 31, 1895, the 79 subordinate
lodges report a total membership of
15,202, a net gain for the year of 345;
invested funds amounting to $407,937.36
anet gain for the year of 7,410. We
have spent for relief during the year
$75,654.56, which is $10,755.47 'more
than last year.
The 40 Rebekah lodges report a mem-
bership of 1,915,brothers, 2,648 sisters;
total 4,563, a gain of 212 brothers, 415
sisters, total gain for the year, 627.
Available assets of $26,542.18. a net
gain for the year of $1,214.65.
The report of Fred Botsford, grand
secretary, shows that during the year
527 members were added. The total
receipt of subordinate lodges during
the year were $144,734.21, of which
$75,654 was paid out for relief and $61,-
669.65 for expenses. The total fund of
the order, Jan. 1, was $407,937.36, an in-
crease of $7,410 during the year. The
receipts of the Rebekah lodges during
the year were $9,378.56, and the total
fund, $26,542.18. The grand lodge re-
ceipts were $3,223. a little over $500
less than last year.
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' “WILL HAVE Tow-Air.
Capt. Ike Says That the City’s Share of
the Highway Monies Will Not be
Paid Before September.
Selectman Isaac Selleck came into his
office this morning evidently somewhat
out of temper, and all, as was learned,
because of having met a member of the
City Council who had approached him
in the matter of monies which are to be
paid into the city treasury on the high-
way account.
Bystanders say that the ball was star-
ted by Councilman Smith, asking Mr.
Selleck when the Selectmen would meet
the committee appointed by the City
payment of the amount due the city
from the town on the highway account.
Both men seemed—to be- somewhat ex-
cited over the matter.
A GAZETTE reporter interviewed Mr.
Selleck in reference to the matter and
he said: “I told Mr. Smith the money
would not be paid until some time in
September or October and he said he
would have it before that time. But I
guess not.” I don’t propose borrowing
money on the credit of the town, sim-
ply because the city highway commit-
tee happens to want it. Smith asked
me if I understood the law in the mat-
ter and Ireplied, yes, as well as you
do.” Continuing he asked,” Why
don’t the city spend their money on the
highways instead of posy beds, and
laying out little parks near the Green
for the benefit of those who own places
near by? It will certainly be three
months before the city gets a centfrom
the town, if I can prevent it. The
money has not been collected yet, and
it wont be paid until it is collected.”
The reporter'then called on Council-
man Smith, but he at first declined to
have anything to say on the subject,
other than that he was acting personally
in the matter, not as representing the
committee, and simply asked Mr. Sel-
leck when the Selectmen would meet
the committee.
He added, “The matter is not one
for publication, as the conversation was
not of an official nature. I cannot
understand why Mr. Selleck should
have spoken to a reporter on the mat-
ter.”
And the band will probably play on.
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The Police by Telephone.
Arrangements have been completed
and anyone in want of the police and
others they wish to reach by telephone
can do so by calling up 56—3, which is
Dann’s livery stable. The call will ' be
responded to by the night watchman
whqw'ill notify the ofiicers. ' .“
ILUGKED TRAFFIC. 4
Steeple Charlie Startles New
Yorkers by His Daring '
‘ Feat.
ending the Spire of Old St. Paul’s.
For about five minutes yesterday
morning traflic was blocked on the
streets intersecting Broadway, near St.
Paul’s,.-New York. The cause was the
sight of a workman who stood boldly
erect on a small platform that was be-
ing hoisted to the top of the new build-
ing at Ann street and Broadway. The
platform was hung from the der-
rick rope, on another slim rope tur‘ned
round its middle, and the workman ap-
parently balanced himself on this with-
out apparently having held on any-
thing. '
As the platform swung upward the
man silhouetted against the horizon,
and resembled a flying sprite in a
spectacular show. There was a. about
from same onlookers, and immediately
acrowd, such as can only gather in
New York city, stood still and gazed
and admired the man’s nerve, while
cable carejand trucks became blockaded.
When the man had been swung back
into the building there were sighs of
relief all over the crowd, and the throng
broke up as fast as it gathered, some
stopping to take a look at the now fa-
miliarfigure of “Steeple Charlie” gild-
ing the spire of old St. Paul’s.
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An Active Feline.
A Catherine street feline thought to
owner, the other day, by killing and
bringing home a garter snake, and
seemed quite crestfallen when he saw.
the snake picked up on a stick and
thrown into the street.
The cat semingly offended, went on
to the porch and stretching out full
length lay for a time apparently asleep.
Suddenly he jumped up, started out of
the yard. across the, street and out of
sight.
In about an hour he returned home
dragging what was at first thought to
be a section of garden hose, butwhi‘ch
on investigation proved to be a six foot
copperhead adder. '
The feline looked up into his master’ 8
probation that may cause an endeavor
on his part to bring home a turkey,
pig, or a barrel of flour the next time
he takes an outing.
New Laundry.
An advertisement announcing the
opening of the Star Hand Laundry will
be found in another column. The pro-
prietors are experienced in the business
and guarantee first-class work.’
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WESTPORT.
Kirk & Hall have completed their
new Compo beach pavilion.
Mrs. Warren Higgs and children are
spending a week in Brooklyn.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bose have left
Saugatuck and moved to Norwalk.
Miss Mary Hair, of New York, is the
guest of James Thompson, of Saugatuck.
Miss Hattie Fones, of Bridgeport, is
the guest of Miss Mary E. Hedenberg,
of Saugatuck.
The real estate of the insolvent es-
tate of George J elifi‘, of -Westport, will
be sold at auction to-day.
Thomas Flynn, of Westport, has a
gang of men working in East Norwalk
where he has the contract for repairing
the roads. '
The next meeting of the Westport
Chautauqua circle will be held at the
residence of Mrs. Charles Fable, and
will be the last meeting of the season.
A sociable will be given at Red Mill,
Lyon’s Plain Wednesday evening, May
27th. The committee of arrangements
are Clifi‘ord Patchen, Goodwin White,
and Hiram McConkey. ,
A good friend isalways welcome. So
said a large number yesterday as they
took by the hand Rev. T. E. Gilbert of
Waterbury, formerly of Saugatuck,
who came down here to make a few
calls.
Mr. Clarence Wheeler is visiting his
father, E. S. Wheeler, Sr. He comes
from near McKinley’s state, residing in
the‘town of Marion, Ind.
The county commissioners will come
to Westport next Monday for a hearing
.in the matter of locating two poles in
this place for the Southern New Eng-
' land Telephone Co. The companyde—
sites to locate these poles on State
street, one in front of the premises of
Ambrose S. Hurlbutt, and the othar in
front of the premises of William E.
Sturges, but they object, consequently
the Work can not be done, nnless after
showing of parties in interest the com-
missioners give the desired permission.
gain the renewed admiration of his ’
face and this time met a look of ap- .
FUUH cocoon DflLLAH PRIZII
m7: mac-nave
A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular
. School, Lodge, Society, Club or fire Gom— ,
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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 opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE prai-
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. ‘
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, HERE IT IS: .
It is an instrument of the very finest character] It 15
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—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 lmes m 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 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, for otherWISe blund-
ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, of
THE iiiifianoiib" ciiteis THE so so + c SUNS.
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 1s
magnificentu ' _ .
Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which wrll ap-
pear in THE GAZETTE daily.
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Over River School................ ......... . ................ ‘. ........................... . ...... 347
Pioneer Castle ........ . ............................................ ._ ..................... . ....... 173
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Bishop McMahon Council ............... . ......... . ............ .. ....... . ....... . ....... . 10
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