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Norwalk, Conn, Wednesday Evening-June 3, 1896.
j‘l DAILY/Mme WORWALKS.
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I Price One Cent.
NATIONALJAPITAL
House Passes the River and
Harbor Bill'Over the
President’s Veto.
interesting Washington News and Chat.
GAZETTE‘s BUREAU. 1
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET
Wasnmerron. JUNE 1. l
“God save the country,” was the
despairingcry of Senator Hill to-day’
as by the combined vote of democrats
and populists, a majority of seven, was
mustered to carry the Butler bill to
kick out the last prop from under, our
national credit. - The bill prohibits the
issue of any more interest bearing
bonds without the consent of Congress.
Of course this action of the Senate will
be voted down in the House, and to-
day’s Senate action only shows “the
nature of the beast.”
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Mr.‘ Morrill took advantage to-day of
the closing hours of the debate -on the
Butler Bond Sale [resolution to make a
parting speech for the session, dealing
in his usual brisk and entertaining way
with the perennial problems of tariff
and money.
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The River and Harbor Appropriation
bill was passed over the President’s
veto in the House to-day by the unex-
pectedly heavy vote of 220 yeas'to 60
nays. There wereso few votes in the
negative that it was found impossible to
pair absent members in favor of the bill.
After hearing the reportof Mr. Hooker,
in favor of passing the bill over the
veto, the House, by an overwhelming
vote, refusedto listen to any debate.
The Republicans, with practical unani-
mity, and thirty-nine democrats, with
one populist, made up the afiiirmative
vote, while the negative vote was about
equally divided between the republicans
and democrats, five populists voting
with them. ‘ ~ > ‘ '
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The contested election case of Mitch-
ell against Walsh, from the VIIIth
New York District, was decided in
favor of Mr. Mitchell, the Republican
contestant in the House to-day.
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' The President to-day sent to the Sen-
ate the nomination of William Church-
ill. of New York, to be Consul-Genera]
at Apia, Samoa, and David N. Burke,
of New York, to be ConsuLGeneral at
Tangier, Morocco. William Churchill
isa member of the editorial staff of
“The Brooklyn Times,” and a Yale
man. '
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The Treasury. Department’s monthly
circulation statement, issued today,
shows, as was to be expected after the
heavy loss in the gold reserve last
month, a big not decrease in the circu-
lation during May, amounting in the
aggregate to $18,422,799.
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Miss Julia Stevenson, the daughter
of the Vice-President, and the Rev.
Martin D. Hardin, we Kentucky, were
'married at 8 o,clock this evening in the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church
by the Rev. Dr. Ratclifi'e. The Sena-
tors presented the bride with asolid
silver tea service. -
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It is now feared Ithat the President
will veto the general deficiency bill, be
cause of the clause appropriating for
the judgements rendered in the French
Spoliation cases.
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Today was the tenth anniversary
day of the marriage of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. They did not
celebrate the occasion, but passed the
day quitely, the President at the White
House and Mrs. Cleveland at Woodley.
In the afternoon Mrs. Cleveland came
into town in her phaeton and drove
back to the country with the President.
The Rev. Byron Sunderland,.who per-
formed the marriage ceremony, called
to extend his congratulations.
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The Senate bill to promote the ef-
ficiency 'of the militia was reported
from the committee on military affairs
by Senator Hawley and placed on the
calendar. It is not expected topass
before next session, when there should
be no delay about it as the bill is uni-
versally favored by military men.
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j Five pension bills became laws to-day,
under the constitutional limitation,
without the approval of the President.
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“The Hour Has It~ Right.”
There are 533 dogs registered. Eighty
licenses were issued. ’
L Dr. E. J. Peck has enlarged his hen-
3 THE BILL PAID.
The Selectmen Settle the Ga-
zette’sAooount With
Costs Added.
I Captain lke Fails to Uncover the Liar.
In February last Selectmen Themes
and Merrill ordered an advertisement
inserted in the GAzETTE, calling for a
special town meeting, bu t when the bill
was presented Selectmen Selleck and
Merrill refused to pay it, although Mr.
Themes had certified to its correctness.
Several attempts were made to in-
duce Selectman Merrill to stand by his
order to insert the advertisement as well
as to keep his word with Mr.Thomas,but
under the hypnotic influence of Cap-
tain Ike poor Merrill was but another
"Friday” and a poor one at that. He
flunked completely and his promise so
courageously given at the time re-
mained unfulfilled. .
Being unable to collect its bill the
GAZETTE on May 19, through Attorney
John J. Walsh, brought suit against the
town. The case was returnable before
Judge Hubbell on Monday last, when
the town failed to appear, having no
defense, and judgment by default was
rendered in favor of the GAZETTE.
'A bill of particulars was filed and the
GAZETTE instructed Attorney Walsh
that as soon as an execution was grant-
ed, this morning, to immediately levy
upon Captain Ike’s cherished pet, the
old Town House. This was unneees-i
sary, however, as the town promised to
pay the bill this afternoon, which was
done. '
While the GAZETTE is disappointed in
not securing the Town House it is more
grievously disappointed in Captain
Ike. He desired the GAZETTE to bring
the suit in order to uncover the liar
in the case, and now he has not only
ignominiously flunked, but has put
the town to a needless expense of $9.27
in costs.
We thought Captain Ike had more
sand and sense. v
Later. Selectman Merrill having
again failed to keep his promise and pay
the bill at 2 o’clock, Attorney Walsh
secured a writ of execution and will at-
tach his horses to satisfy the judgment.
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' I OBITUARY.
MRS, ADELAIDE WYATT FERGUSON.
Mrs. A. W. Ferguson, the only sister
of Rev. A. H.Wyatt, died at the parson-
age of the Norwalk Methodist church,
Tuesday afternoon after a lingering ill-
ness. She was for many years an active
member of the W. C. T. U. holding for
some time one of the state offices of
this association. In the church of
which her brother is the pastor, she
has been an incessant and successful
worker. Through her efforts the Sun-
day 'noon class was revived and increas-
ed in attendance and efficiency.
She took special interest also in the
work of the Junior League and the
King’s Daughters; she was a member
of the Always Ready Circle.‘ With un-
usual energy and heartiness she entered
into any and every work which would
build up the church.
Her disease confined herto the house
for many months, but she died in great
peace.
The funeral service will be held at the
parsonage, 4 West avenue on Thursday
at 5 45 p. m.
She will be buried at Woodlawn.
Ager-Snowden.
Miss Evelyn Salisbury Snowden,
daughter of the Rev. Robert Bayard
Snowden of Blythebourne, Brooklyn,
was married yesterday afternoon to Dr.
Louis Ager of Bay Ridge, son of the
Rev. Dr. Ager, of Brooklyn. The wed-
ding took place in St. Jude’s Protestant
Episcopal Church, Blythebourne, of
which the bride’s father is rector. The
ceremony was performed by Mr. Snow-
den and Dr. Ager. The bride was a
former resident of South N orwalk
'where she has many friends who will
wish hera bon voyage on the sea of
matrimony.
Fire at the Freight Depot.
The roof of the. Consolidated freight
depot in this city was discovered to be
on fire yesterday afternoon, and before
the flamescould be subdued a space cov-
ering perhaps ten feet had been burned.
The bucket brigade, Captain Bouton,
Lieutenant Foster and Sergeant Bates
rendered valuable aid in saving the
company’s property. The same thing
has occurred to the roof hundreds of
times before. A spark drops from the
smokestack of a passing loccomotive,
nestles in the shingles and soon has
caused quite a blaze.
COO
" 1 nery.-—Hour. ;
—Advertise in the GAZETT s._
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. Refreshmentstzwere served.
WERE HuucAPPEo.
Bridgeport Chess Players Re-
tain Possession of the
Silver Cup.
Norwalk Loses by a Score of 5 I-2 to 3 [-2.
The Norwalk Chess club went to
Bridgeport last 'night sadly weakened
by the absence of such good players as
Druggist Vogel, Scoop reporter James
Maples, Prof. Warren and ex council-
man E. S. Adams.
It was suggested before the com-
mencement of the games that six play-
ers be pitted against each other on
either side, but Capt. Baldwin was con.-
findent that Norwalk novices could out-
play Bridgeport professed chess players
from those who went over merely to
watch the games. N orwalk was handi-
capped at the start and it is a surprise
to the “stay at home” players that they
made even as good a showing as they
did. The Bridgeporters won squarely
and honestly and are deserving of what-
ever satisfaction there is in having won
a battle from a weakened fee.
The Bridgeport Union publishes the
following interesting account of the
game:
The single feather that the chess ex-
ports of this City left in the crest of the
Norwalk Chess club, they pulled last-
night, without unnecessarily prolong-
ing the sufferings of their victims. The
score was 5% to 31: in favor of Bridge‘
port. This victory means that the tro-
phy will stay with the home club for
the balance of the summer, for under
the rules there will be no further con-
test until September. Thus far Bridge-
port has won the cup three times and
Norwalk once. .
The tournament last night was not
satisfactory in the respect that only
nine players competed on a side.
Twelve players have always made up a
side, previously. Norwalk was unable
to come with a full complement, and
the match proceeded} with p the lesser
number.
because the rules provide that the leave
may vary anywhere between six' and
twelve. '
The contest was notable because
Bridgeport was saved by its rear guard.
Gotthardt, Emery and Challenger, all
went down before the gentlemen from
Norwalk. Gotthardt had intended to
repeat the defeat which he gave Dr.
Baldwin at the last contest, but flaked
early in the game.
The Norwalk champion, by the way,
came in still flushed with the inspiration
of his victory over Eugene Delmar, two
straight games, in the contest for un-
attached players recently conducted
under the auspices of the New York
Sun. Delmar is one of the finest chess
players in the United States. He ranks
close to Lowenthal.
A victory that was-perhaps unexpected
by Bridgeport, was that of Wilson of
the local team, over Crawford, of the
Norwalk team, who ranks second only
to Baldwin. .
The games were won’ or lost as follows,
Bridgeport players named first: Gott-
hardt lost to Baldwin; Wilson won of
Crawford; Emory lost to Moran; Chal-
lenger lost to' Mulvihill; Rogers drew
with Hein ; Beach won of Church; Cogs—
well won of E. Baldwin; Norton won of
Hurlbutt. .
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Catholics Will Celebrate.
The twentw-fifth anniversary of the
ordination of Rev. William H. Rogers,
of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church,
will be celebrated in Stamford to-day.
Bishop Tierney and many priests from
this and other dioceses will be present.
The Rev. James O’Reilly Sheridan, of
N augatuck, will preach.
The esteem in which Father Rogers
is held in Stamford is such that persons
of every denomination would like to
join with the Catholics in their celebra-
tion if a place could be found large
enough to contain them all.
_ The Rev. Arthur J. Gammack, assist-
ant minister of St. John’s, leaves next
week for West Berlin, where he will
take charge of a church.
Bicycle Race.
The first of a series of races between
Gilbert Finch and. Walter C. Price of
Stamford, will be held Friday evening,
when they will go over the course cov-
ered by Whittemore and Finch, to N or-
6:15.
Birthday Party.
A birthday party was given Georgie
,and Gladys Crosby at their home on
Merwin' street, , yesterday afternoon.
About thirty of their young. friends
were present and had a merry time.
'_—-Advflertis.e in the GAZETTE.
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There" was no irregularity,‘ ~
walk and back. The start will be at‘
‘OU‘R BRAVE ‘FIREMEN. '
The Pioneers Entertain the Hopes andthe
Phoenix Boys Eat Beef Sandwiches.
Phoenix Engine company held a’.reg-
ular meeting last night. They were
also out for practice and tested the
School street. The company afterwards
feasted on roast beef sandwiches, washed
down with O. T. R. B. and kindred
liquids. ‘ ’
Hope Hose company was out for a
practice run and laid a line of hose on
SeboOl street.
Pioneer Hook and Ladder company
went to the Buckley factory where
they run up their ladders and did some
perilous climbing.
Later in the evening the South N or.
walk Drum Corps in their handsome
new uniforms visited the Truck house
and escorted Pioneer boys to the
headquarters of Hope Hose company,
where both companies formed in line,
the two managers, captains and partici-
pants in the Memorial Day base ball
game being given the’ position of honor
at the head of the procession. Little
Charley Goldschmidt, the Hope Hose
mascot, bedecked in a startling costume
and carying a base ball bat nearly twice
as long as himself, attracted much at-
tention as he marched directly back of
the drum corps keeping step like a lit-
tle major. The procession was con-
'siderably augmented by non-active and
honorary members of both companies
and proceeded up Water street to Wall,
to Main, and up Main to the Truck
house, the doors of which were thrown
wide open to the paraders. Here the
strikes, the called balls, the hits and the
errors made in Saturday’s game were
all discussed, and the members of the
drum corps added zest to the occasion
with several very fine solos on the banjo,
autoharp ocarino, violin,
organ, etc. Refreshments were then
served by the Pioneers to their guests,
the Hopes, who had defeated them by
one fan in a ten inning ball game on
Saturday. . -
The festivities came to a close about,
11:30 o’clock. Never before has there
been the brotherly feeling existing be-
tween thefdifi'erent the companies that
there now is. There is, of course, a
spirit of rivalry as to which shall be first
at a fire, but on reaching a fire they all
work in accord and for the one purpose
of saving property.
Another song Recital.
The second and final Song Recital
given last evening under the auspices
of Mrs. Lillian Sherwood Newkirk’s
music pupils, was the same abundant,
triumphant and delightful success as
its forerunner of Monday evening. All
the best people of our entire town were
represented at' these two delectable en-
tertainments and a grateful sense of
obligation to all the promotors of the
rare treat, pervades our community.
Last evening, Miss Alice May Sher-
wood, contralto; Miss Sally Bette at the
piano; Mrs. Newkirk, soprano and
hostes‘xs; Miss Flora Sherwood,accompa-
nist; Mr. K.W.Mansfield with his dulcet
mandolin, and the Misses H. Edna
Sherwood, Rose Newcomb, Agnes Ross
.Gibbs, Vera Weed and Mrs. Hatch,
gave their evening guests a most artis-
tic and exquisite feast of sweetest mel-.
ody and song.
May we not express the hope that ere
long this rare entertainment may be
publicly given in aid of our Hospital or
some other worthy charity.
cemmencement.
The Commencement exercises at 001.
Roberts’ Norwalk Military Institude
yesterday were of a very interesting na-
ture. The essays were well written and
interestingly read. The‘music was al-
so excellent. In the evening there was
a reception which was largely attended.
Wheeler and Wilson’s orchestra of
Bridgeport furnished music for danc-
ing. There were eighteen numbers on
the dance order, of which a large pro-
portion‘vvere waltzes.
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Wheelsin Her Head.
A New Haven woman insisted on
wearing bloomers when she rode her
wheel and to her husband's remon-
strances turned a deaf ear. His protests
continuing she preferred her trousers
to her husband and left him to become
housekeeper for a thrifty Newtown
farmer and now the unreasonable hus-
band threatens a resort to the divorce
court. , '
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What’s in a Name ?
At the recent Danbury church anni-
versary, the Associated Press reporter
telegraphed to the world that the Rev.
Dr. T. Knoble delivered an eloquent
address and now the report is printed
- that Senator Hadley, has flooded Dari-
v‘ on with the government’s belated gar-
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steamer, hose, etc. at the hydrant on'
mouth- ’
our HUNDRED noun Puff!
A Magnificent Pail“ for the Most Popular
School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire 00111- .
‘ * pany in Fairlield: County. -'
Which is our‘most popular school,lddge, society, club o~
fire company? 1 - .
Which one has this @183. admirers and friends?" ..
Doubtless these questions are beyond the power ofan‘i’"
absolute answer, ‘but THE EVENING 'GAZETTE offers all
exceptional opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE pro;
poses to poll the votes of the people. And the voting istd
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 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 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 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 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 avday later.
5—Coupons must be filled out in a plain handwriting, for otherwise bland.
ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, of
THE iiiifimuiib" Eli's THE 80 Jill} + lSUNS.
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. fl
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NOT GOOD AFTER JUNE IO
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Norwalk Yacht Club ...... ...... _. ........ ......... ...... .......... .....i3053
St. Mary’s School ............. - .. ................................. . ............. ..... .. ..... 7101
Welcome Stranger Lodge... ....... .. . 1576
Center School ........................................................... ......... ........ 936
Pequonock Pleasure Club ..................................................................... . 568
Over River School............. . .. ............. . 347
Pioneer Castle........ .. .......... . ................ . ................................. 173,
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Sword Fish Club ...................... . ....... . ...... . ............. . .............. - 23
Lincoln Council .................................................... . .............. 18
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The Central Club.. ., . . ............................... . . ..... . .......... 13
East Norwalk School...... .....,. 13
Compo Engine 00., Westport....... ................................. .. ....... 19
Bishop McMahon Council ..... . .................... .............. ,. ......... . ............. 10 ‘
Catholic Union Council........ ................... . ........... . ..... ..... . ..........
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