w‘II-L 1,3 A--.‘- . , THE ONLY EIGHT‘P/IGE ONECENT D2411)? IN THE WORW/ILKS. ' p, g ... L Vol. v1. Whole No. 1368 Nor- elk, Gena, Saturday Bidding, May 22,: .‘1896. y}; Price. One cent. ' NATIoanAPITAL. Interesting Washington News and Chat. ' River and Harbor Bill Confer- ence Report Adopted. ' GAZETTE’S BUREAU, 1 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET WASHINGTON. MAY 22. l The Senate spent the greater part of . :its session again to-day in a turbulent debate on the bill to prohibit any fur- ther bond sales without express author- ‘ity from Congress. Senator Hill warn- ‘ed his democratic colleagues that the passage of the bill Would disrupt the party. 0 o 0 General Tuttle of New Haven stopped over here, on his way from the South. V o o o The, Democratic—Populist free-silver combine now in control of the Senate . are bent on further discrediting the bond sale policy of the Administration. The hot debate to-day, filled Gen. Haw- ley with righteous indignation. He de- nounced the bill as outrageous and its passage a lasting disgrace to the Senate. In concluding he hurled out these hot wordsz—“It is repudiation; it 1s bank- ruptcy; it is anarchy; it is infamy.” o o ' o In the House the conference report i on the river and harbor bill was adopt- ed after a stubborn fight. An effort will be made to get the bill into the hands of the President tic-marrow. o o o ' \ The House Committee on Reform in the Civil Service to-day ordered a fa- vorable report on the resolution calling on the heads of the varibus Depart- ments for information as to the number of employee, clerks, chiefs of divisions and other officers who have been ap- pointed during the present Administra- tion without Civil Service examination and who are now covered by the orders of the President extending the civil ser- vice rules and regulations to the em- ployee of those Departments, ' , o ' ‘—o""‘-“‘o"“ ' " At the evening session of the House a series of— tables showing in detail the work of the Committees on Pensions and Invalid Pensions at this session of Congress was submitted. Fifteeen bills were passed prior to the night’s session adjournment. o o o The State Department has applied to the Spanish authorities for the surren- der of Martin, alias Mendoza, who is wanted in New York for forging the name of August Belmont. " o o o The Hydrographic Office has issued a special warning of the dangerous ice- bergs near St. Johns and Cape Race, which are drifting toward the regular steamship routes. ' _ ~ 0 o o The visit_of Senator Quay to candi- date McKinley’s home and his” two hours reported interview, is interpreted about the Capitol as a purpose on the part of Senator Quay and Ex-Senator Thomas C. Platt, to, play the Capt. Scott cobn act and gracefully “come down.” - o o 0 Hon. John S. Seymour who has roe- turned here from a hasty trip to Nor- walk, isexpecting to sail for Southamp- ton with his brother, on the 26th inst, returning about the first of July. The entire Patent Office will wish him bon voyage. Not a City Improvement. It is reported to us that “Capt. Ike” charges that the chairman of the city streets committee has been squander- ing the city’s quota of the town high- ,way money, in the construction of a “posey bed” at! the juncture of East Wall street with ‘ East avenue. This ,statement, if true, puts Capt. Ike in er- ror as. that really much lauded im- provement, which is a thing of beauty ' and to be a jov forever, is wrought en- tirely at the cost of the Street Railway Company, the city not paying a cent. They Must Go. The “Kalamazoo” nickel-in-thaslot machine as well as all kindred robbing " devices “must go,” says the city coun- sellor, and the police have been in- structed to abolish the machines. Hap- pily for those having them in charge, they are forewarned. The machines, especially the ,“KalamazGo,” has been a source of much revenue to the owners, though in some cases taking the bread from the mouths of hungry children. Something should‘haye beon done in theeway of extinguishing the evil long n ago. , - _ However, better- late than never. .....- —Newman & Pinney offer great in- duc‘ements in wall paper for the next 30 days. 12 North Main street, South Norm-'5‘. m. ‘22 3t ‘ A onn MEETING. Called to Ratify the Mill Hill Agreement With the Street Railway Company. East a." Street to begwmened. Mayor Wheeler has :called a special city§meeting, to be held in the/Town House, on Friday afternoon, May 29th, at 3 o’clock, to approve, ratify and adopt the written agreement made be- tween the Norwalk Street" Railway Company and the Mayor and Council of the city, relative to the grading and widening of East Wail street, from the west end of, the Quintard building e'ast— erly to a point opposrte the homestead of the late Rev. S. B. S. Bissell. An appropriation is also called for, necessary to perform the work. At the meeting in City Counselor Lockwood’s ofiice yesterday, between the Street Railway and city officials, an agreement was reached whereby the city should proceed at once to grade and widen East Wall street, said street not to exceed 40 feet in width. The Street Railway company agreed to pay one-third of the total expense of every name and nature connected with the improvements. They further agreed that if the city meeting ratified the agreement they would give a bond of $5,000 for the performance of their agreement. The agreement reached between the city and railway company is independ- ent of and does not comprise any sug- gestions made by Judge Hall in his de- cisions. 0 Memorial Day Services. The Sunday schoolsjof Grace, Metho- dist, Baptist and Congregational churches will celebrate Memorial Day services at the Congregational church to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, in which Buckingham Post, G. A. R., will participate. The order of exercises is as follows: Opening hymn—“Great God of Na- tions,” etc. Invocation—Rev. T. K. Noble. Anthem by the Choir. Responsive Reading led by W. N. Simons. Hymn—“Onward diers.” Prayer, Rev. S. H. Watkins. Address, Rev. A. H. Wyatt. Hymn—“I he Breaking Waves,” etc. Addresses ;by Rev. F. E. Robbins and Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie. Ofl‘ert‘ory duet, Mrs. Newkirk and Miss Sherwood. Hymn, “My Country, ’tis of thee.” Bendiction, Rev. S. H. Watkins. Further services will be held in the evening at Grace church at which time Rev. S. H. Watkins will make a fitting address and the services will be in ac- cord with the memory of those who died that the country might live. 0 Up to Date. The “God King” or as announced “Summer and Sunshine” was the load- stone at the Opera House last night. A fair audience greeted its presentation. It would be hard to particularize as to who did the better, but it is safe to say that Otis Turner was a winner, Miss Evans “shocked and pleased,” and “Pug” was up to date. “Polly and I” are in it this afternoon, and to-night you will witness a pleasing line of specialties and a thoroughly acted play. ' The bicycle goes to-night. .. NEW CANAAN. Christian Sol- Mrs. Lizzie Ferris: Buttery figured in a runaway scrape again last Sunday. This time, instead of being a runaway marriage it was a runaway horse. The now notorious Lizzie, in company with ayoung man who seems to have be- come perfectly infatuated with her, drove to Poundridge, perhaps to view the scene of her previous escapade. While resting in a shady bower the young man ,removed the bridlefrom the horse without first securing him. Probably thinking “two was company and three a crowd,” the knowing ani- mal suddenly turned and started for this Borough, leaving Lizzie and her adorer unmolested in their leafy bower. Thecarriage and harness ar- rived at the stable in a dilapidated con- dition. It is said the couple trudged home through the hot sun and deep dust in no pleasant frame of mind. The mother of this young man is heart broken over the conduct of her boy, and wonders if the authorities cannot take some steps in this woman’s case, the ensnaring of unsophisticatedyouths. ——Messenger. ...————-—- —-Phi'ladelphia lawn mowers. H, H. Williams, 17 Main street. whose chief aim in life appears to be . LAYDEAD noun DAYS. Westport Hermit’s Body Found in His Room. His Former Residence on Wright island. Capt. Fred H. Allen, the Westport “Island Hermit,” was found dead last night in the basement of the old house on Rosedale avenue, owned by Edward H. Nash. A German family living up stairs had , not heard the, old man moving around, nor had they seen him during the day. For the three or four days previous. he had coughed a great deal, and‘this had been noticed by the family up stairs. The coughing had ceased and that made them suspicious. The door was tried and Mr. Allen’s name called, but no answer was heard. Sheriff Kemper was communicated with and he broke in the door. Ina corner of the room, near a window, lay the body of the hermit. The medical examiner was notified. He pronounced death due to natural causes. The dead man is 75 years old. 'The greater part of these years have been passed in Westport. He derived his appellation. “Island Hermit,” on ac- count ot his long residence on Wright’s Island, in the Saugatuck river. Very little is known of him in Westport, as his past life is shrouded in mystery. While he lived in Westport he was very uncommunieative and would rarely reply to any words spoken to him. It is not known whether or not, he had any money, but it is thought that he lived a hand to mouth sort of an exist- ence. CO WESTPORT. Leslie Perry, aged seven years, Friday was presented by his uncle, Mr. Charles Fable, with a fine bicycle. The young gentleman will at once begin the hazardous work of learning to spin. At Cannon's drug store the chart- for the Amateur Dramatic club’s "play, “ Casting the Boomerang,” to be pre- sented Tuesday evening at the Opera house, is open, and'there is a rush for places. The play is to be handsomely mounted and itslincidental music will be of good character. The trolley cars pass the house of Mr. Robert T. Lees, north of the M. E. church. He is a patron of the road, and because there is a tip-top sidewalk on his side extending for some distance, people designing to board the cars nat- urally gravitate there. For their con- vienience, as well as his own, Mr. Lees has erected a little building as a waiting room. , Rufus Wakeman has leased the Hotchkiss place in Saugatuck to Mrs. H. W. Hussey, of Brooklyn. “l‘he Deacon” was presented last night, in Toquet’s Opera House, and received a hearty welcome. ’ Ahorse belonging to Saxonmeyer’s bakery wagon ran away in Norwalk, yesterday morning, and broke the shafts of the wagon. , - Austin Wakeman’s cat boat, the “None Such,” has been overhauled and will be put in commission for the races on Memorial Day. A team belonging to Liveryman Wil- liams, of Saugatuck, became frightened in Norwalk, yesterday and overturned the wagon, smashing it pretty well. The horse ran back to Saugatuck and into Mr. Williams’ stable before stop- ping. O Hoyt’s Theatre. A well known play that is always new will be seen at Hoyt’s Theatre next Wednesday night night. It is “The Old Homestdad” the famous pastorial of Denman Thompson’s, that has been enjoyed by all classes of people for the past ten years.‘ It is not neceasary to set forth the catchy features for the play, they are known to everybody. The quaint old fashioned type, Uncle Josh, Cy Prime, Seth Perkins and Aunt Tildy will be found as pleasant to spend the evening with as they ever were. Never before has this organiza- tion traveled with so complete an outfit of scenery. Unclaimed Letters. The following letters remain uncalled for at the Norwalk post office for the week ending May 23. Lawrence Cavanagh, T. J. Carney, G. H. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Har- land, Miss Mollie J. White. ' W. H. MALONE, P. M.. The “Florence B.”_ ’ The “Florence B” is a dandy craft and parties who want to have a safe sail should make note of the fact. 7 There are Danbury people who have been aboard of the boat and will shout hur- rah for “Florence B.” ‘ " ' ‘ Piano. BANKER BENEDICT’S: HOUSE A l’alatial Structure at Greenwich That Will Cost $500,000. The end of the point on the east side of'EGreenwich harbor made famous as thggsite of. “Boss” Tweed’e Americus cliib house, afterwards the Indian Har- bor? hotel, has become entirely trans- foi‘rhe‘d within the past year. In April, last-year, E.‘ C. Benedict began the erféction ofa palatial mansion on the siteof the old hotel, and it is now rap- idly'approaching completion. 9n the left is a large structure still without its stucco coat. On the right stands a stucco covered square house of moderate size, roofed with red tile, of foreign style of architecture. But the eye does not glance either to the right or left, when it approaches the second gateway, but upon the central object, Mr. Benedict’s new house, a palatial building covered with stucco. It holds the attention of the eye be- cause of its solid grandeur. It is a re- lief to look upon a substantial house of this, character after seeing so many medern‘houses whose only attraction is their travel adaptation of the style of gingerbread construction and decor- ation now in vogue. It rests the eye be- cause of its purity of architecture and an appearance of strength. It is true that one becomes a bit disappointed upon gaining a view of the side ele- vation, for it does not bear out its promise of palitial dimensions gained in front. ~ The front elevation is three stories in height. One finds upon going around to the side that only a portion of the building is this height, the remainder” being but twozstories. This is unsatis- factOry for the noble frent, with itstall stately pillars supporting a semi-cir- culer arch, all requiring the proportions given them to perfect the intended ef- f'eot, is not backed up :by depth sufii- ' ently. . The stucco material over the brick structuregives the house the appear- ance ‘of being built of creamy marble. The front of the land side is made still more imposing by the two semi- circular stone’ staircases with stucco balustrades which lead up to the main entrance. The south end of the build- ing rests on rocks washed by the waters of the Sound ten or twelve feet below. It ends in a one story semi-circular structure, on the top of which is a bal- cony paved with brick. Similar bal- conies on both first and second stories have been built on the west side of the house, and extend to the front balcony. From the junction of the front and west balconies on the northwest corner, ‘a covered colonnade leads to the house, previously mentioned as being on the right of the entrance two or three hun- dred feet away. The interior of the house has been plastered and is nearly ready for re-. ception of furniture. Among. the feat- ,_ ures of the interior are a broad double staircase leading from the first flocr to the second; a large ball room, numer- ous guest chambers and a small hy- draulic elevator. - The building is to cost $503,000. At the Churches. METHODIST CHURCH.—Rev. A. H. Wyatt, Pastor. The Pastor will preach at both services. Patriotic service. at 7:30 a. m. War songs sung by congre- gation and a choir of thirteen voices with piano, cornet and organ. Address on “The Voice of God out of the Fire.” The following musical programme will be presented: Prelude, Organ and Anthem, “Blest of God! the God of Nations!” Gloria Patri. Hymn, “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Anthem, “New National Anthem.” P. S. Gilmore. "Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Tune, “Glory, glory, Hal- lelujah.” “Star Spangled Banner.” Ofi‘ertory, Organ and Piano. Male Quartette, “l‘enting to-night._” ”Hold the Fort.” America. Postlude, Organ and Piano. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH—In the morning the pastor will preach upon “The SympatheticHelp‘of the Holy Spirit of God.” At3 p. m. there will be a Union Memorial Service in which the Sunday schools of Grace, Metho- dist, Baptist and Congregational churches willunite with Buckingham - Post, G..A. R. There will be no even- , ling service. GRACE CHURCH—Rev. S. H. Watkins, rector, Whitsun-Day, May 24; 8 a. m. Holy Communion ; 10:30 a. m. morning prayer, sermon and Holy Communion; ' N R (, 12m. Sunday school;:i7:30 p. so. even- ing prayer and sermon to Buckingham Post, G. A. R. The rector will ofliciate. All are welcome. ATribune “Scoop.” The town of Squth Norwalk, Conn., is‘ agitated over the question whether pupils in the schools should wear rub- 1 bar boots.—To-day’s N. Y. Tribune. ' ooo HUN no UfllAH‘PHIlil ll Magnificent PioiTwloTTho Most Popular School, Lodge; Society, Club or Fire Com: pany in Foirlicln County. * Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club of fire company? _ , _ ' Which one has the most admirers and friends? Doubiless these questions are beyond the power of my absolute answer, but 'I‘HE EVENING GAZETTE offers an‘ exceptional opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE pres poses to poll the voles 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 $4.00 UPRIGHT PIANO to the ' school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the most votes. , . .s I .n. inonilln\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\i\nnnmill HI \lllll . . HERE IT IS! It is an instrument of the very 'fines‘t"c'haracier;” beautiful in its workmanship, ,an ornament worthy: oflany home, and in all its musical qualities it is unsurpassed. In every sense it is a perfect and beautiful instruments—equal to the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN GOLD. The following are the rules which govern the voting: It is 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 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 announced on July 3. 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield County is eligible. - 4—A fullbrecord 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 otherwme blund- ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, of» THE concoction non on no . n sons. 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. . p , _ . Following is the voting coupon, a copy of Wthh W111 ap- pear in THE GAZETTE daily. _L fl Townfi BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS. Norwalk Yacht Club .............................. ............................ . ...... ..........1283() Hope Hose Company.... ............................................ .. .......... 12565 St. Mary’s School ........ 7096 Welcome Stranger Lodge ................................................... .. ............... .. 1576 Center School ................... ' . . 936 Pequonock Pleasure Club ........................... ..... ..... 568 Over River School.._.............. _. 34-3, Pioneer Castle.... .......................... 173 T. F. E. Club ............................................... . 70 Arion Singing Society ....... . ............. . ................. . .. .. . .. so TcG. L. O. ...... a.» ------------ onlsnooi ooooooooooooooooooo o eeeeeeeeee no / 40 Norwalk Liederkranz ................................................. 24 Sword Fish Club ...................... . ...... .. ...... . ..................... .. 23 Lincoln‘ Council ............... .. ............... - ..................... . ........ . . i? The Central Club.. . ................................. . ........................ 13 East Norwalk School...... .. .. ......... 16 Compo Engine 00., Westport .................................. . ................ ‘ .......... 10 Bishop McMahon Council .......................... ............. . ......................... 10 Catholic Union Council....................‘ ......................... ..................... 7 ..... .. 3 Uncas Tribe .............. ...... ...... . ............. 3 Knob Outing Olub ................................................. . .............. .'. ......... 2 Pine Ledge Club.. ...... .............................................. . ......... . ............... 2 S. S. Club.. ................. ' ..... ............................................. ... 2 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company -- .......... ... ........ . ................. ...-.. 4 Phoenix Engine Company..." ...... ......... , ................ .. ..... 2 1 Fire Police, S. 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