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Norwalk, Conn.,.1llonday Evening, May 25,1896. .
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The General Deficiency the.
0th Bill to Pass.
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Interesting Washington News and Chat.
GAZETTE's BUREAU, 1
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET
WASHINGTON, MAY 24. l
Invthe Senate Saturday it was devel-
oped that of all the fifteen great appro-
priation bills, all but the General Defi-
ciency are now passed and that is to be
- called up to—morrow. This is unusual,
~ as the Deficiency bill is. the catch-bay
into which all needed appropriations are
thrust up to the day of adjournment.
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The River and Harbor bill is in the
hands of the President, with no sign
as to what he will do with it.
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It is now expected that Congress will
finally adjourn on Monday June 8th.
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In answer" to the question telegraphed
Senator Platt by Mr. E. C. Frisbie, of
Hartford, asking if the alcohol rebate
claims were protected in the compro-
mise that has been effected, he replied
that “they are protected to the extent
that there is to be no provision depriv-
, ing the Court of Claims of jurisdiction.
‘It would be impossible, in the present
temper of Congress to have any afllrma-
, tive legislation Confirming them.”
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It is now charged by the few anti-
McKinley republicans in Congress that
efi'orts are being made to gain control
of the National Committee, so ' as to
capture the right sort of contestants.
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The President returned to the 'House
yesterday with his veto, the bill to
change and regulate the fees of re-
ceivers and registers of land offices.
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In the House, Representative How-
ard’s (Pop. Ala.) resolution for the im-
peachment of the President caused
quite a ripple of excitement, but was
voted down almost unanimously.
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Appropriations for the expenses of
various departments of the government
have been increased so largely that it
is predicted there will be a deficit of
. 830,000,0003during the next fiscal year.
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A member of the Cabinet declares
there will be three democratic tickets
in the field this fall, whether the silver
or gold men win at Chicago. The fear
is freely admitted by democrats that
there is imminent danger of the silver
wing of the party capturing their con-
vention. ' '
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OBITUARY.
HOWARD DE FOREST EARLE.
The GAZETTE is indebted to a Cali-
fornia press dispatch, for the sad intel-
ligence, which has again plunged in
death’s unutterable sorrow, two fami-
lies held in affectionate esteem by the
people of N orwalk and whose sincerest
sympathy went out in unstinte,d meas-
ure, when the altar of their household
gods was so recently shadowed by a
similar, distressing bereavement. Thus
runs the painful dispatch:-“H0ward
de Forest Earle, a son of William ,H.
Earle and'agrandson of the late William
Pitt Earle, died on Saturday last at
San Diego, Cal., at the age of twenty-
four years. In 1890 William H. Earle
and his son, Arthur G. Earle, leased
the Park Avenue Hotel, and Howard,
on attaining his majority, became a
partner. He had for some years suf-
fered from an affection of the lungs and
had spent several seasons in different
parts of the country in pursuit of health.
He married Miss Harriet Isabel Wood-
ward, of N orwalk, a daughter of Judge
Asa B. Woodward, who, with a little
son, survives him. He was a collector
of old and rare books, ancient coins
and curios, and had gathered a valuable
cabinet of minerals. He was a member
of the New York Athletic and Norwalk
Yacht and Pine Ledge clubs.” '
The memory of the deceased will be
enduringly cherished not only by his
sorely striken relatives, but by large
numbers who knew his noble and at-
tractive qualities.
“Early. but not too early for thy fame,
The seal of silence on thy lips is laid.
While we, aghast. disheartened and dismayed,
Crush back our tears and softly speak thy
name.” ’ .
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Steamboat Excursion.
On Saturday, May 30th, Decoration
Day, the New York and Norwalk Steam-
boat company will give an excursion to
the naval parade of United States war
vessels on the steamer J. S. Warden.
The boat will leave South Norwalk at
9:15 a. m., fare for the round trip 70
cents Passengers desiring to viSit
.New York will have seven hours in that
City. . ' .
VETERANS churn.
The Sunday Schools Observe
Memorial Day.
Evening Sermon by Rev. S. H. Watkins.
Yesterday was observed as a memo-
rial day, by the members of Grace, the
Methodist, the Baptist and the First
Congregational Sunday schools. An
inspiring service in which Buckingham
Post, No. 12, G. A. R. and the W0-
man’s Relief Corps participated, was
held in the afternoon at the Congrega-
tional church.
The Sunday Schoo's met the Grand
Army men at the foot of Mill Hill and
escorted them to the church. On
reaching their destination, the proces-
sion of children, which extended half
around and through the center of the
Green, broke ranks and formed two
long lines, between which the veterans
marched,greeted by waving of handker-
chiefs. Thus they entered the church.
This was beautifully decorated. Red,
white, and blue flowers were scattered
about and “old glory” was in evidence
everywhere.
The gathering was so large that seats
had to be placed in the aisles to ac-
commodate the people standing.
On the platform were Rev. S. H.
'Watkihs, Rev. A. H. Wyatt, Mr. W. N.
Simdns, Superintendent of the Metho-
dist Sunday school, Rev. F. E. Robbins,
Mr. D. A. Hull, Superintendent of the
Baptist Sunday school, Rev. T. K.
Noble and Mr. Charles E. Curtis,
Superintendent of the First Congrega-
tional Sunday school.
The order of exercises was 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.
Simone. ' '
Hymn—“Onward
diets.”
Prayer, Rev. S. H. Watkins.
Address, Rev. A. H. Wyatt.
Hymn—“The Breaking Waves,” etc.
Addresses by Rev. F. E. Robbins
and Rev. T. K. Noble.
Ofi’ertory duet, Mrs. Newkirk and
Miss Sherwood.
Hymn, “My Country, ’tis- of thee.”
Bendiction, Rev. 8. H. Watkins.
The several speakers emphasized dif-
ferent points. Rev. Mr. Wyatt spoke
on the bravery of our soldiers and the
need of bravery in the battle for Christ.
Rev. Mr. Robbins spoke of the pat-
riotic wives and mothers during the
civil war, and Dr. Noble spoke or the
sufferings of the soldiers and the grati-
tude we owe them. ,
The atmosphere of the entire meeting
was that of christain patriotism, and all
departed with love of country imbedded
more firmly in their'hearts.
AT GRACE CHURCH.
In the evening the G. A. R. boys,
to the number of nearly fifty, and the
members of the Womans’ Relief Corps,
listened to an earnest sermon by Rector
Watkins. He urged decision for the
right and for the cause of Christ.
music by the surpliced choir was par-
ticularly fine, Miss Nash presided at
the organ with her usual superiority
and a solo rendered by Mr. Harry Pep.
pli‘, was particularly fine apdenjoyable.
The church was packed to its utmost
capacity and a collection in aid of the
fund for the decoration of soldiers’
graves next Saturday, amounting to
nearly $20, was taken up. '
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Christian Sol-
Their Closing Night.
The Julian Comedy company closed
a successful week’s engagement at the
Opera House Saturday night, to a fairly
good audience. The company is a good
one and if it ever visits Norwalk again
will no doubt be greeted by larger au-
diences. A bicycle was given. away
Saturday night,'the lucky number for
which was held by the wife of reporter
E. J. Thomas. The committee appoin t-
ed to conduct‘ the drawing was com-
posed - of Dr. W. F. Acton, Captain
Reuben M. Rose and Quartermaster
Sergeant John H. Wade.
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ludgement for Hanlon.
Judge Curtis of the Superior Court
‘ has handed down adecision in the Lally
vs.,Hanlon case, and finds against Lally
with costs of action. This was a case in
which Lally sued Hanlon to recover on
a bill for goods sold Henry Whitlock
some four years ago. Lally claimed on
the witness stand that he did‘ not know
Whitlock in the matter, not withstand-
ing, as is asserted, that hehad cashed a
check from Whitlock for $100 on ac-
count of the bill. The case grew cut of
a protested check uttered by Whitlock,
for $75 which Lally had received. 4 At-
tornney O’Hara appeared for Lally and,
Co. sand Attorney J. J. Walsh- for.
Hanlon.. - i _‘ '
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years 'old and unmarried.
ELEGTRIG RUMORS.
The Gas Light Company. Said
to be After the Electric
Light Plant.
The City Should be the Purchaser.
The receiver of the Norwalk & South
Norwalk Electric Light Company, Mr.
Lewis C. Whitney, "will, by orderlof the
court, sell at public auction, to the
highest possible bidder, at the office of
the company, on June 16th, all the
property of said company, of every
kind and nature as awhole, free and
clear of all claims against said company
and its receiver, and free and clear of
every right, claim or interest in or to
said‘property, under said company or
its receiver.
The sale will be made subject to all
continuing contracts for current busi-
‘ness, made or continued by the receiver
under the direction, or with the ap-
proval of the Court, and all such con-
tracts are to be assumed by the pur-
chaser as a condition of the contract of
sale.
The property to be sold consists in
part of a power house,112x62 feet, with
the lot on which it stands, 5 engines, 5
boilers, 10 dynamos and the necessary
poles and wiring, all in good condition.
No bid will be received for less than
sufficient to pay the charges of the re-
ceiver and the out standing certificates
of indeptedness, or for less than the
sum of $10,000.
It is currently reported and generally
believed, that as the Norwalk Gas
Light company holds the notes of the
Electric Light company to a large
amount, the Gas company Will bid the
Electric Light plant in and thus obtain
a monopoly of Norwalk, both as to gas
and electric illumination.
There are many who believe it, would
be wise economy for the City of Nor-
walk to buy the plant and run it as it
does the water works. _ _ ~
The New Hospital Scheme.
There is to be an important meeting
to-night at the rooms of the "Norwalk
Club of the board of hospital directors,
to consider the new scheme to sell the
lot purchased some time since on the
Connecticut turnpike and to purchase
the Chichester property, opposite the
homestead of William H.‘ Earle, Esq.
on East avenue, and built with great
care and large expense some years ago
by William Mallory deceased.
Senator John H. Ferris is credited
with originating this every way sensible
change of program; The house is large
and airy, a well of the purest water is
on the place, it is connected with the
public water, gas and sewer and has a
barn of ample proportions and so well
constructed that it can be easily con-
verted into and utilized, if required,
for the care of such patients as it might
not be desirable to place in the main
building. The grounds are also ample
for any reasonable enlargement of the
main edifice. '
Another important feature favorinH
this new scheme is the low cost at which
the property can be secured, the direc-
tors having the refusal of it,as is stated
for $6,000. It has since the death of
Mr. Chichester, been generally ap-
praised at $10,000 and no donbt, origin-
ally cost in all, from fifteen to twenty
thousand dollars and for purposes of
taxation, Assessor Mitchell no doubt
would rate it still higher, as it isa most
attractive and everyway desirable prop-
erty and in the very best state of pre-
servation. It is not doubted by any of
the directors, but that the action to be
taken tonight will approve of an im-
mediate acceptance and conclusion of
the proffered bargain. The Norwalk
public, which after all, must be‘ relied
upon to support the noble charity, will
most heartily approve such a decision
as both, economical and Wise.
Naromakes Elect Officers.
The annual meeting of the N aromake
Gun clubwas held Saturday afternoon
at_which time the following officers
were elected: President, Henry T.
Gehrmann; Vice President, Hubert
Bishop; Secretary. W. E. L. Capron;
Treasurer, James Sutherland;.Execu-
tive Committee, Herman Drake, Wal-
ter Lewis, John Hardy, H. T. Gehr-
man and Hubert Bishop. The reports
ofthe secretary and» treasurer showed
the club to be in a prosperous. condi-.
tion. The club will take part in a shoot
at Rye next Saturday.
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Death Came Suddenly.
Edward wnaien of Hartford, who for-
many years drove the carryall of the
Hotel Heublein, died of apoplexy at
Fred. ,Bullen"s' restaurant, in Bridge-
port, Saturday night. Wh’alen was .47
AN armour RIDE.
ijo Clerks Take Posseslsion
of the New York Store’s
Horse.
-' Are Arrestdd by the Police at Midnight.
Edward Kelly 56 delivery clerk at the
New York Grocery store and O. Willets
a clerk at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea
store, were placed under arrest between
12 and 1 o’clock, this morning.
; The causes leading up to the arrest
more as follows: About 8 o’clock last
evening, Manager Lyons of the New
York store was surprised to find Kelly
and another man in possession of one
’cf the company’s horses, and both' men
apparently under the influence of li-
quor. He ordered the horse taken
back to the stable.
This order Willets who had the lines
{efused to obey and drove off. Mr.
Lyons then mounted his wheel and
rode to South Norwalk where he ad-
vised Manager Reardon of the situation
and the two started in pursuit of Kelly
and, Willets, but were not successful in
overhauling them They then visited
the different stables and learned at
Gregory’s stable that a carriage had
been secured there by Kelly.
The police were instructed to watch
for the offenders, Mr. Lyons stating
that the horse had been taken without
his permission.
Between 12 and 1 o’clock the police
discovered a. turnout on Main street
answering the description of the one
given and placed the occupants under
arrest, and took the team to the stable.
One shaft of the carriage was broken
and one spring was wrecked.
The horse was much jaded and threat4
sued to fall down. It had been at work
on the delivery wagon the day before
until nearly 12 o’clock, and as was
learned had been kepton the go all day
yesterday. Naturally, Mr. Lyons was
much-incaned at the cruel treatment
of the animal and will prosecute the
offenders to the extent of the law.
Owing to some misunderstanding the
officer who made the arrest did not put
in an appearance at the time a hearing
was called for in. the Town Court this
morning, and a further hearing was ad-
journed until 10 o’clock to-morrow
morning. .
In the meantime, Charles Finch be-
came surety in the sum of $50 for the
appearance of Kelly who was released.
D. A. R. Notes.
The J oiut committees of the Sons of
Amercian Revolution and the daughters
of the American Revolution will meet
with the Regent at the Congregational
Parsonage, to complete final arrange-
ments for decorating the graves of Revo-
lutionary soldiers on Memorial day.
The committee are as follows: East
Norwalk cemetery—Capt. Bell and
Mrs. James L. Stevens.
St. Paul’s church yard—George B.
St. John and Miss Sarah F. Adams.
Mill Hill Burying Grounds—Samuel
Daskam and Mrs. Frederick Belden.
Union Cemetery—Mrs. Charles A.
Qunitard and Mrs. Arthur B. Hill.
' Pine Island—FFrederick Quintard and
Mrs. Robert Van Buren.
Rowayton—Mrs.Samnel R. Weed.
Brookside—Mrs. Milo H. Parsons
West Norwalk—Mrs. J. Fillow.
Westport—Mrs. Lorin F. Day.
-Wilton—-Miss Katherine Sturges.
The "Norwalk Chapter will be largely
represented at the State Conference in
Hartford, to-morrow. Those who go
should take the 9:11 train at South Nor-
walk, or the 8:49 train at East Norwalk.
The board of management of the
Norwalk Chapter will meet on Satur-
day, J une 6th to examine applications
and complete arrangements for the
“Flag day” reception. . Mrs. Sara
Thompson Kinney, the State Regent,
and Mrs. V. O. Cofiin will be lthe guests
of honor on that occasion.
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They Are Grateful.
The members of Buckingham Post,
G. A. R. feel very grateful for the many
expressions of interest manifested yes-
terday in their work of honoring the
memory of dead soldiers, the finishing
part of which work will be fltingly
carried on Memorial day, by strewing
the graves of their departed comrades
with flowers. The collections at the
Memorial church services, yesterday,
amounted’to about $40 which sum‘ will
be presented to the Post for disburse-
ment.
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Reductioh' In Bicycles.
The F. S. Ambler Cycle company an-
nounce to-clay a reduction in the price ,
of Hartford bicycles; Patterns Nos.-1
and 2,’ are reduced from $80 to $65,
Nos. 3 and 4, from $60 to $50 and Nos
5 and 6, from $50 to $45. . . . -
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1A, Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular
' School, Lodge, Sodety, Club or Fire Con .
pany in lai’ifleld Count-y. ' ~
Which is our mest 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'
abs'olute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE offers art“
exceptional opportunity "to make the test. THE GAZETTE pro;
poses to poll the votes of the people. And the votingisiol ,
have zest init. It ismade 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 2 .' ,
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 aperfect 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 ccupon 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
today 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 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 avoided and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, nt'
. m l til-
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THE PIANO OFF Fl] 18 THE Sll
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 copy of which Will ap-
pear in THE GAZETTE daily. , .
Townfi
BATTLE DF'TIIE sailors.
Norwalk YaCht (nab-...... noose-noon OCIOIOIUIIICIIOO oooooo c.012839
Hope Hose Company....... ........................................ . ....... , ........ 12614
St. Mary’s School.. ....... . ..................... ....... . ............. ............. 7096
Welcome Stranger Lodge.... ............ . .............. 1576
Center School ..................... . ............................ 935
Pequonock Pleasure Club.... " 568
Over River School.. ...... . ......... 347
Pioneer Castle... ......... . .......... 173 .
T. F. E. Club .................................................... 7o
Arion Singing Society. .. . . so
TOG. LI 0 ......... i lllllllllllll O IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I ..... I O'III ..... I ......... .00. ..IIOQIOOICIOOI. 4o
Norwalk Liederkranz ...................................... ............... . ........ ...... .. 24
Sword Fish Club ...... . ............. ....... .. ................ . ...................... 23
Lincoln Council................... .................................. ..... . ........... . . 18
O n G---- IIIIII O . Illllll Olllili 0‘3... 0 O ---- 16 ’
The Central Club... . . ......... .............. .. . 13
East Norwalk School ................. ................... ....... 16
Compo Engine 00., Westport ................. . ............... .. 10-
Bishop McMahon Council ......................... ........ ............. '10
Catholic Union Council ..... . ............. . ......... ......... 3
Uncas Tribe’ ........... . .......... . ..... 3
Knob Outing Club.... ..... ......... ...... 2
Pine Ledge .Club.. ........ .. .............. . ........ ........... 2
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Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company .............. . ............. .. 4-. 4
Phoenix Engine Company......................... ....... . ..... .. ......,., 2
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