Vol. VI. Whole No. ’140 * EV THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT D/Ill. Y IN THE WORWALKS. L7 Noert—IK, Conn, Tuesday Evening, July 7, 1896. . an Price 0... Cent. TWIN summons Mayor Wheeler Announces His Library Committee Appointments. South Norwalk’s Attorney to he Salaried. —.———— It was 8:20 o’clock last evening when Mayor Wheeler called to order a regu- lar conclave of the Norwalk city coun- cil, with two members of the board absent. ' . . The chairs around the long executive table not occupied-were those of Coun- cilman Tristram absent in Europe, and Councilman Smith absent elsewhere. City clerk Lockwood read the min- utes of the previous eting after which the Mayor extended the usual invitation to any one present in the lobby to be heard. Water Commissioner John P. Tread- well was recognized by the Mayor and he stated that the board had, acting on the advice of the chairman of the finance committee, expended a surpIus in the hands of the commissioners in taking up a water note of $2,260 due and payable on July lst. Such action received the acquiescence and commendation of the council. Edward Brady appeared before the board and stated that he had been as he believed over-assessed on the valuation of his property on Grand street by the board of assessors. He said that the contract price of his house was but 82,- 000 and that he had paid but 8500 for the plot of ground upon which it had been erected and that he had been as- sessed $4,000 for the same. He added that it was his first venture in real es- tate and that it would be his last if he was to be as disproportionately assessed . He was instructed that his redress was with the board of assessors who if they had made a “clerical” error were empowered to rectify the same and that the council had no power in the matter. The following bills from the different departments were ordered paid: Light, $793.15; Highway, $475.90; (In this de- partment one bill for $198.58 was re- ferred.) Sewer, 8123.75; Fire, $218.87; Police, $145. 50; Administrative, $853.- 18; Library, $621.18. The bill of the city surveyor for $52.88 was referred. It was voted that a crosswalk be laid from the corner of Cross street to a point opposite what is now known as the Leonard property. ' It was voted that the highway com- mittee cause an old elm tree stump at or near the corner of Camp street and Union avenue to be removed. Mayor Wheeler called attention to the danger of several dead elm trees in town and on motion of Councilman Kent the highway committee was in- structed to investigate and instruct the owners of adjoining property to cause the removal of the same. City clerk Lockwood announced the appointment by Mayor Wheeler of the board of directors of the Norwalk Library: E. L. Boyer, J. G. Gregory, George E. Miller, Victor S. Selleck, W. A. Curtis, James T. Hubbell, Horace E. Dann, John P. ’Ireadwell and J. A. Osborn. Mr. Boyer attempted to "beg off” but was voted a member of the board with the rest of the names presented. The report of the Chief of Police showed 18 arrests last month and then the Council voted to take a rest until Thursday evening July 9th. And it occurred to the several report- ers present that at that time something in the line of Mill Hill matters will ,be brought before the meeting, as to as- sessments of benefits and damages in the- proposed regrading of that thor- oughfare. l SOUTH NORWALK COUNCIL- The Board of Councilmen held their regular monthly meeting in the Council chambers last night. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor with all the councilman excepting Mr. Ferris present. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and approved. Water Commissioner Hatch present- ed a petition requesting that four notes that are due the Water Commissioners in the near future be combined into one demand note for the amount of $8,000, dated July lst, 1896, and draw- ing4per cent. interest. Also that a note due July 2lst for 81,000 be made into a demand note dated July lst and also drawing 4 per cent. interest. Chris Michel asked for 500 feet of hose for the Washington street bridge. He gave as his reasons the high rate of insurance and danger of a serious con- flagration. He said that if they had the hose the rates would be reduced. Councilman Pearson moved that the matter be referred to the committee on fire departments, which was done. W. H. Smith spoke in relation to the city’s paying for the repairs to the re- taining Wall on Crescent Terrace, but the matter was finally dropped. Edward Kelly said he was assessed by both cities and asked that he be re- leased from the South Norwalk as- sessment. The matter was referred to the committee on finance and assess- ment with‘power. Bills to the amount of $2,315.60 were ordered paid. ' Thematter of the City Attorney’s pay was brought up and Messrs: S. C. Palmer, W. H. Smith and City Attor- ney Light occupied the floor alternately with sharp and witty speeches, Attor- ney Light stated that if the city paid him a salary he would be satisfied just as well as with the present system of of charging. However, he said if he itemized his bills the City would be forced to pay much more than at pres- ent. S. C. Palmer said that he heard Mr. Light criticised severely every day by his fellow citizens and he thought it was not fair to Mr. Light and . that he ought to receive a regular salary the same as the regular officials. It was then moved that a committee be ap- pOinted to report on the matter of a regular salary. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Pearson, Hatch and Ken- dall a committee to look into this mat- ter. Mr. Light said he thought after consideration that a salary would be an improvement and he would be happy to meet with the committee appointed by the Mayor. A petition from Chris Michel to erect ‘ a two story frame building this side of the Bridge Pharmacy was read and referred to the committee on Fire De- partment. - O. E. Weed and A. J. Hutchinson,the committee of freeholders who were to act as appraisers of the Railroad Place property reported that they had not been able to arrange with property owners. The report was accepted and ordered to be placed on file. The First M. E. church presented a petition protesting against the grant- ing of a license to the circus to exhibit on the lot next to their church. The Board decided, however. that they had no jurisdiction in the matter. A communication was received from the Public Improvement Society re- questing the erection of new sign boards of a uniforn size and color on all of our streets. The matter was re- ferred to the committee on streets. $450 was voted to the electric light commissroners for running the electric light plant and fire alarm system for the ensuing year. Charles A. Mullins requested permis- sion to move his blacksmith shop from its present site to the opposite side of Water street near the Steamboat dock. The matter was referred to the com- mittee on fire departments with power.- The committee reported favorably on the matter latter» and Mr. Mullins was given permission. A communication frOm Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. .Dauchy relative to the sew- erage at the corner of Munroe and Chestnut street: was read and referred to the committee on sewers. Kate Lamb Prentiss and Messrs. Merriam and Batterson presented a pe- tition relative to the manner in which the Woodward avenue sewer was to be connected with the Sound. Street Commissioner Briggs said he thought there would be no nuisance and if there was it could be remedied after it had been proven one. The matter was therefore referred to the Committee on Health. Councilman Pearson then took up the matter of a band stand on the city’s lot on Franklin street. He said he had. been approached by members of the Philharmonic Band, who agreed that if the city would erect a band-stand they would furnish free music one night each week. Private subscription was sug- gested, but after much discussion the matter was left until the next meeting. 3125 was then voted to the fire de- partment, which was to be divided in the following manner: Putnam Hose, 350; Old Well, $50; Fire Police, $25. Councilman Kendall said the Board of Health had helda meeting a few nights ago and adopted a set of rules similar to those in force in Hartford. On motion they were ratified by the council. A petition in regard to the dangerous condition of the trees on Summitt street was referred to the Committee on‘ Streets. - Councilman Kendall said that the terms of Messrs. Light, Blanchard, and Reed as library directOrs had expired. The Mayor then nominated Messrs. Ferris, Light, and Blanchard and were unanimously appointed. 3113,64 was voted to extend the Day street sewer 125 feet with a ten inch pipe. . ‘ Messrs. Tallmadge Baker, F. A. Tolles, and J. R. Raymond were re-ap- pointed city assessOrs, their terms- hav- [con'rmnnn 0N roun'rn men] ‘ BASE saunas. ' Judge Hall Refuses, to Accede to the Prayersof Daisy ' Weed. The Decision of the Court Commended. Judge Hall yesterday handed down his decision in. the famous divorce case of Daisy Weed vs. Samuel A. Weed of New Canaan, dismissing the petition of Daisy and refusing to grant her the de- sired separation from her husband. The case was contested in the Su- perior court a few weeks ago. Attor- ney Levi Warner, of this city, appeared for Mrs. Weed and Attorney Samuel Fessenden, of Stamford, for the de- fendant. The testimony at the hear- ing was unfit for publication and the few that were present commend Judge Hall for the decision he has rendered. The couple are both well known in Norwalk and are people of means.- The father of the defendant, died at his home in New Canaan last January and left a large estate. The plaintiff asked for alimony as well asa decree of divorce and Judge Hall’s decision will no doubt be disap- pointing. 9 AGRICULTURAL FAIRS. Schedule of the Events for the Coming Fall. Secretary Gold of the state board of agriculture gives out the following list of agricultural fairs:-— ’ Connecticut State, Meriden, Sept. 9- 11. New London County, Norwich Sept. 22-24. - Windham County, Brooklyn, Sept. 23 24. - . Tolland County, Rockville, Sept. 15- 17. ' Berlin, Berlin, Sept. 23-24. Branford, Branford, Sept. 22-24. Bristol Park Company, Bristol, Sept. 30. ‘ Chester, Chester, Oct. 7-8. Clinton, Clinton, Sept. 23. Danbury, Danbury, Oct. 5-10. East Granby. East Granby, Oct. —. ’ Farmington Valley, Collinsville, Sept. 9-10. ‘ , Granby, Granby, Sept. 2-3. Guilford, Guilford, Sept. 30. Harwinton, Harwinton, Oct. 6. Ki-llingworth, Killingworth, Oct. ’7. New Milford, New Milford, Sept. 8-10. Simsbury, Simsbury, Oct. —--. Stafford Springs, Stafford Springs Oct. 6-8, _ ‘ Suffield, Suffield, Sept. 22 24. _ Union (Monroe, etc), Huntington, Sept. #- Union (Some’rs, etc), Somers, Oct. 1. Wallingford, Wallingford, Sept. —. Watertown, Watertown, Sept. 23-24. Willimantic, Willimantic, Oct. -. Winsor, Winsor, Sept. —. Winsted, Winsted, Sept. 15-16. Woodstock, South Woodstock, Sept. 14-15. Wolcott, Wolcott, Oct. —. Connecticut Horticultural Society, Hartford, about Sept. 8 and about N ov. 8-10. Home Again. Ernest” Cornell and Ira Lockwood reached home from their trip to Boston, on their bicycles yesterday afternoon. They left Boston at 8 o’clock Sunday morning and wheeled a distance of 110 miles'to a point two miles this side of New London where they remained over night. The next morning, they started for Norwalk, stopping for dinner at New Haven, reaching home at 4 o’clock, shaving yesterday covered 81 miles. Both seemed to be quite fresh and re- port having had a glorious time. O Cancelled His Engagements. The Right Rev. John Williams, bish- op of Connecticut, and the oldest Angli- can bishop in the world in time of con- secration, and the presiding bishop of the United States, is confined to his home in Middletown with a very severe attack of sciatica. He has been obliged to cancel all of his engagements for the summer. He has recently received an invitation to be present in person or by representation at the 1,300th anniver- sary next year of the English. church and of the baptism the English king by St. Augustine. 0 Another Veteran Dead. William'Tubbs an old war veteran died at the Soldiers’ Home in Noroton this morning. He had lived up to within a few months, in Norwalk, when because of failing healthhe went to the Home. The deceased was a member old. ’ him. PARSON cor DRUNK. Celebrated in Stamford an the Eve of His Wedding. I Returned to Pennsylvania To-Day. Rev. Charles Kvacala, a minister of the Lutheran denomination, from Brad- dock, wentto StamfordFriday, for the purpose of getting married to Miss Maria Stacko of that city. He cele- brated the Fourth by getting drunk, spent several hours in the lockup, was bailed out with the assistance of his intended.wife"s relatives, got married, paid his fine, and returned to the Key- stone State sadder and wiser, although not altogether unhappy, for his bride was with him. Mr. Kvacala, after inquiring of the police how to get married in Connecti- cut, obtained a license, Friday, from Town Clerk Water bury. ed himself as fifty-six years of age and a Widower. The bride, Miss Maria Stacko, is twenty-five. Both are na- tives of Hungary, and the minister has a very limited knowlege of the English language. He got into a dispute, Sat- urday forenoon at the‘depot. He want- ed to cross the tracks, and the gateman, seeing his condition, prevented him, and possibly saved his life, as a train was approaching. The minister’s be- haviour soon attracted a crowd, and Policeman Foley, failing to induce him to keep quiet and move on, arrested The patrol-wagon took him to headquarters. , , The prisoner offered resistence to be- ing searched, and acted like an insane person. He remained in a cell until night, when $25 bail was furnished, the prisoner furnishing $13.60 and his in- tended wife’s sister the remainder. The wedding took place Sunday, an out-of- town minister performing the cere- , mony. The accused was: arraigned before J udge Downs in the City Court yester- ' day morning upon charges of breach of the peace and drunkenness, ' to which .herpleadednot guilty. Upon the third . 'finger of his left hand he wore a heavy gold wedding-ring. Fred Ottmer was appointed interpreter, and through him the prisoner told the Court that he came to Stamford from Pennsylvania, arriv- ing here Thursday night. He came to Stamford to get married, he said. . Theceremony, it is understood, was to take place Thursday, but his rever- ence had stOpped off at Port Chester to see some friends, and subsequently for- got all about his nuptials. In the mean- time the preparations for the ceremony were going on, and when the groom did not arrive at the expected time there was much disappointment, and a search was begun. Policeman Foley testified that he found him in an intoxicated condition at the Atlantic street crossing, where, despite the efforts of the fiagman to keep him back, he insisted upon cross- ing the track in front of an approach- ing train.- Chief BOWman corroborated the policeman’s evidence regarding the good man’s condition. Judge Downs considered the evidence sufficient to find the accused guilty, and imposed a fine of 35, which the dominie paid and left the court. He returned home yesterday. Dr. Hall’s Funeral. _ The funeral of Isaac Hollister Hall washeld on Sunday afternoon at the family home, in Mt. Vernon, and the body was buried yesterday in Auburn, N. Y. The exercises were conducted by the Rev. William H. Ward, a life- long friend of Mr. Hall. A delegation Erepresenting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, of New York City, headed by George H. Story, was in attendance. The Greek Club was represented by Dr. Sihler. The Rev. Willis J . Beecher, professor of Hebrew in the Auburn Theological seminary, conducted the services at the grave. ' Connecticut Knives. The Hon. W. F. Rockwell of Meri- den, who was alternate-at-large at. the St. Louis convention from the Second district, has sent to each of his asso- ciates in the Connecticut 'party, a very handsome pocket knife to commemo- rate the occasion. Mr. Rockwell is president of the Miller Brothers Cut- lery Company of Meriden and these dainty knives show well the skill of this well-known company. They are han- dled. in. mother of pearl. The large blade is neatly marked “McKinley and Hobart," and each knif is done up in'a self-closing chamois-skin bag. ‘ 'Dnacrnr' once meant neither more nor less thana handful. . GALLON was originally a pitcher or jar, no matter of what size. of the Twelfth 0.. V. and aboutj'lO years To LQITEB originally meant nothing to walk slowly. . - r- -' more than “9;..- ..-- He represent- . THE Hindu. Adjourned at Noon Until To- ' morrow. . ’ Several Witnesses Examined. The adjournsd'case of the State vs. Mrs. Esther Mason, her daughter Irene, Mrs. Rafl‘aele Arena and Adolphus Byxbee was opened in the court room on Issues street, this morning before Judge Hubbell. Attorney E. M. Gregory appears for the prosecution and John J. Wflsh for the defense. Mrs. Mason is charged with keeping a disorderly house and the others with frequenting the same. ‘ Chief Bradley was the first examined and he testified to having raided the place, and that it had a bad reputation. Captain Darin gave similar testimony. Officer Bartram testified that the rep- utation of the place was‘ bad, and that he had heard boisterous noises there on Sunday evenings. . Ofiicer Kenney’s testimony was in ef- fect that the place was of evil reputa- tion. . Had been complained to in refer- ence to the same. _ Constable Hunt also testified as to its bad reputation. Mrs. M. Fahan testified that Mrs. Mason had threatened to do her bodily injury if she testified against her; had heard the place spoken of as being dis- reputable. 4 Mrs.F. Fisher was a reluctant wit- - uses for the state, but the gist of her testimony was that Mr. Mason did not conduct a moral house. Isaac Lee testified that he had all he could do to attend tp his own business. Knew Mrs. Mason and the place where she lived. Could not recollect of hav- ing heard anyone speak of the place as being di.~reputable. Michael Fahan’s testimony was in substance the same as that'given by his wife. Had heard Mrs. Mason’s spoken of being a. bad place, and that strang- ers had asked him to direct them to it. His manner of testifying caused consid- erable amusement. . ' The names of other witnesses were called but as they failed to put in an appearance, the case was adjourned until to-morrow morning. YALE DEFEATED. Leander Crew Too Much for the Sons of Old Eli. The race at Henley -on-Thames be- tween the crews of Yale and Leander was won by the latter by one and three- quarters boat lengths. New College crew also defeated Trin- ity Hall. Knocked Over a Lamp. Last evening Groceryman Osterbanks came very close to having a fire at his Main street store. He stepped up into the window to pull the rope attached to the transom light over the door. As he did so one of his arms struck a large hanging-lamp throwing it out onto the floor, and at the same time igniting some mosquito netting. Mr. Oster- banks promptly kicked the lamp out in- to the street, and then with the aid of a broom succeeded in extinguishing the blaze in the window; The lamp was rendered useless and that was about the extent of damage done. -—-——-——--4-O-’-———- Went to Sleep. This morning a man somewhat under the influence of liquor went into G. A. Franke’s barber shop and was suddenly taken ill. He was assisted into the bath-room and left fora few moments which time he improved by going to sleep. Mr. Franke being unable to awaken the man he called upon Chief Bradley who visited the room, but as Mr. Frank did not desire to have the fellow arrested, it was decided to let him have his nap out. DARlEN. Governor Coffin has appointed Rich- ard M. Earle of Darien a policeman at the Soldiers’ Home. The regular monthly meeting of Eagle Hook and Ladder company No. 1, was held last night in the company’s new truck house. Several additional active and honorary members were elected and arrangements were made for a pa- rade on Saturday evening next. William J. Fleming and George B. Edwards were elected delegates to the annual convention of: the State FireE men’s Association at * Willimantic, August 4th and 5th. —-Advertise in the Gianna. DUN’TlVliSt‘THEM. __ The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For the Peeplc. F OR SAL E'. (gt iEAASLEE-Bgnedict.ll\loiw§lk, utewsdlgal- . e i g name an oun ' and Holder for 25c. Call and see it. #13112th D FOR SALE—About sixty feet of wrought iron Area Grating. Apply at this ofl‘ice. s W AN TED. W ANTED—Girl for general housework in a small family. Apply at this office. L08 T. J DST—A Beporter's‘nqte bookand fountain pen. Owner 5 card in book.’ Finder will confer a. favor by leavmg at this office. .OST.—-.At or near Ridgefield, on Saturday evening. a. w eelman’s underwear. of small value. tied up in wrappin aper. The finder Will be suitably rewardegdpby sending same to the GAZETTE office. Norwalk, tf A GOOD CHANCE. To Rent at once, the store and fixtures in. James’ Block lately occupied by William M Bates as a meat market. :6 ti” F. ST. JOHN Locxwoop, Trustee. Vacation . Days. THE LADIES going on their vacation like a. varied .as sortment of light reading matter. We keep the largest and best line in tOwn at lowest prices. ‘ nouns: soon ornament. .3 AND CEHTLEHEH we have all kinds of books and papers. ' Just what you want and at prices that ,. A will asconish you. The best cigars and tobacco’s in any quantity. JOHN T. HAYES, NO. 5 MAIN STREET. NORWALK. HERE’S YOUR CHANCE. A fine building lot on Wilton ave- nue. If you intend to build, look at this before purchasing. Water, gas and sewer on the avenue. Will be sold at a Bargain. W. H. BYINGTON, Real Estate and Insurance, Room I. Gazette B’l’d. ‘ NOTICE. ‘ CITY—TAXES! NOTICE is hereby given to all per- sons liable_to pay taxes to the City of Norwalk, in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, that the undersigned, Collector of Taxes for saidCity, on assessment list of 1895, has received a warrant from the Mayor for the collection of the tax laid by said City, March 2, 1896, on the ratable es- -tate liable to taxation therein; that Said Tax is Payable July lot, And that he will be present at the Council Room in the Fairfield County, National Bank Building, every week day from 9 a. m. to 12 m., and from 2 to 5 p. m. from July 1, 1896 until Sep- tember 1, 1896. Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o’clock. Also, that upon all of said taxes re- maining unpaid after the 1st day of August, 1896, interest at the rate of nine (9) per cent. per annum will be charged from the 1st day of July, 1896,- until the same is paid. _ ADDISON A. Burrs, Collector of City Taxes, List of 1896. MISS BAIRD’S iNSTITUTE. Norwalk, Conn. 25TH YEAR. 15th Year in Norwalk. soinolro AllD on scliooi. Primary, intermediate, academiciand college preparatory classes. Specialists employed for physical culture, elocution, music. art and the languages. Careful attention to morals and manners. A limited number of day pupils and special students admitted. Send for cir- - cular. Early application desirable. Miss Baird is at home to visitors on Thurs- day and Friday of each week until 5 p. m.
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