THELEVENING G Azerr E THE CRIME OF ’73. Cut This Article Out and Save It For Future Reference. l Every Republican should be prepared to squelch the man who ventures to talk to him about “the crime of 1873.” The law of 1873 was no more of a crime than .any other law that was freely discussed and Openly passed in congress. In fact few laws have the record that the so- called“demonetiz1tion laW” has. The law itself is, as follows: ' Secrron 14. The gold coins of the United States shall be a 31 piece, which at the standard weight of 25 S grains shall be the unit of value. SECTION 15 The silver coins of the United States shall be a trade dollar, a half dollar, or 50 cent piece; a quarter dollar, or 25 cent piece; a dime, or 10 cent piece, andthe weight of-the trade dollar shall be .420 grains, troy, the- Weight of the half dollar shall be 192.9 grains and one- -half of a grain, aquarter dollar and a dime shall be respectively one- -half and one- ~filth of the weight of said half dollar, and said coin shall be legal tender for their nominal value for any amount not exceeding $5 in any one payment. Summit 25. Of this act authorized the secretary of the treasury .to collect for the expense of refining bullion and coining gold pieces or silver dollars. This law was before congress for four years, and the record of the measure is as follows: 1870—April 25.——Subm1tted to the Sen- ate by the secretary of the treasury. _ April 23.—Referred - to Senate finance committee. May 2. ——Five hundred printed. June 5. -—Submitted to House. December 29.—Reported to Sen- ate, amended and ordered printed. 1871—January 6- —Debated in Senate. January 10. —Passed Senate by vote of 36 to 14. January 13.—-Senate bill ordeiel printed for the House. February 25.—Beported to House _ w1th substitute and recommit- ted. ' March 9.—‘O,riginal bill re-intro- duced in House and printed. 1872—-Jannary 9. —Reported to House and debated. January 13. —Senate bill ordered printed in the House. 1 February 13.—Reported back to House, amended and printed. \April 9.—-Debated in House. May 27.-‘—-Amended and passed by the House byvote of 110 to 13. May 29. ~Printedin Senate. copies December 16.-—Reported to Sen- ate, amended and printed. ‘ 1873-January 7. —Reported to Senate, amended and printed. January 17 .—Passed the Senate.~ January 21.—In House; printed with amendments. Conference committee appointed. February 13.——Became a law. The speeches made upon this act when it came up for final debate filled 57 pages of the Congressional Record, and while under consideration the bill was printed nine times. The law was advocated by Senator Stewart, who is now denouncing it as a crime, ' and received a supporting vote from: him. The standard dollar contains 412. 5 grains u..———-———— lilfilglast winter Mr: Geo. 34A; Mills“, 6? Lebanon ,ZlConn. ‘Xwas badly: afflicted with rheumatism. ‘At times it was so severe that he could not stand up straight, but was drawn over on one side. 53-. “I tried different 1emedies Without receiving relief,” he says,- “until about six months ago I bought a bot- tle of Chamberlain’s Pain 23Balm. After using it for three days my rheumatism was gone and has not returned since. ”:1 For sale by E. P. \Veed, druggist. ’ __‘ THE SOLDIER BOYS. Eighty of the Russian officers at .Vladiv-bstock are studying Chinese. Lord Wolseley proposes to begin rc- iorm in th‘c British army by abolishing the cooked hats and feathers worn by staff ofiicers. Out of 650 white soldiers sent to 'Ashantee 477 were taken down with fever, while the West India regiment of blacks had 206 hospital cases. Lieut. Andre, the Swedish ofiiccr who is to attempt to go to the north pole in a balloon, has received applications from more than a. score of Swedish women who wish to join him in his perilous trip. England proposes to raise a. regi- ment of gentlemen; there would be plenty of recruits from the young men who failed to pass the examination ud- mjtting to the militaryschools. . Lord Wolseley favors the plan. A few years ago the number of sui- cides among the rank and file of the Prussian army became a. public scandal. The latest statistics show that, while in 1892 the proportion was 5.28 per 10,000 men, in 1895 it was 4.22. Lieut. Gen. Valeriano Weyler de Nico- Iau, marquis of Tenerifie, is the full title of the governor general of be. He is fourth on the list of lieutenant generals, above whom are six captain generals of the kingdom, and is now 57 years of age. In commemoration of the victories won by the Japanese troops in China, the Buddhists of Kioto, Japan,‘ will' erect a gigantic bronze statue of Buddha in that city. It will be 120 feet in height, and the cannon captured by the J ap- anese during the war are to be used in making the image. v, ' ”x” HERE AND J HERE. An Epitome of Happenings cf of Interest to the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. The town of Danbury has laid a ten mill tax. To-morrow will be a day of weddings in town. The city assessors are in session at the council rooms. Hand in your lists. The Altar society of St. Paul’s church will meet at the Chapel this afternoon. Are you registered? If not, whynot? Read the. registrars’ notice in another column. . D. 8. Curtis is superintending the ex- tension of the sewer system on Harriett street. Congressman E. J. Hill spoke at a McKinley and Hobart rally in Dan- bury, last night. The Sons of St. George gave an en- joyable entertainment at their hall on Main street last evening. Rice’s Commedians will be at the Opera House all of next week, at popu- lar prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents. Adjourned meetings of Hope Hose and Pioneer Hook and Ladder com- panies will be held this evening. Miss Nettie Shay of Railroad avenue, left yesterday for a visit with friends in N orwalk.—_—Bridgeport Telegram. The attendance at the Danbnry Fair this year was 48,611 last year it was 49,565, and the year before 56,051. Pioneer Castle, K. of M. C. will' con- fer the “round table” degree at their hall in the GAZETTE building, Friday night. Manager Mitchell has booked Edward Harrigan, in his new play, ”Marty Malone,” for the Opera House, election night. The speakers at the Republican rally in the Opera House,Friday evening will be Senator O. H. Platt and Congress- man E. J. Hill. . George Allen has introduced a patent stove in his store on Main street. It is said to be the only one of the E“ lid in the United States. Mr. B. Tully' is domg police duty to- day. The weather is “simply horri- ble” but Mr. Tully is by no means a “horrible policeman.” . A number of the Kings Daughters of the Congregational church are attend- ing a state convention 'of the Dough-V ters in Hartford, to-day. ’ Superintendent Kyle of the Street Railway company is a witness 'in the case of the State vs. Hanlon, et al in the Superior Court at Bridgeport to-day. The Democratic probate convention for the district of Westport will be held in Westport hotel, this afternoon, to nominate a candidate for judge of pro- bate. It is now stated that a man named Pennington from South Norwalk will conduct business at the Allen House, after it is vacated by its present pro- prietor. Rev. Charles M. Selleck will go to Lewisboro, to-morrow to visit lhe con- firmation class of St. Paul’s church in that place. The confirmation will take place one week frOm next Sunday. Washington Chapter No. 24, B. A. M. will meet to-morrow evening, St. John’s Lodge, No. 6, F. & A. M. to- morrow evening mondery. No 3 K. T., Friday evening. Messrs. George S. Grumman and Smith Northrop went to Bridgeport to- day to get acquainted with the. Judge at the Superior Court. and incidentally to testify in the case of the State vs. Hanlon, et al. Mr. and Mrs Samuel A. Field of Mil- waukee, who recently returned from a European trip were the guests for a few days of Mr. and Mrs. George Ward Sel- leck of Camp street, this city. They returned to their home this morning. I The entire police force and several of our citizens are “courting” in Bridgeport to-day. They have been subpoenaed as witnesses in what is known as the “Mason raid case.” It is understood that Mrs. Areno one of the women who was captured in the raid and who has served a jail sentence, will turn state’s evidence and make it to say‘ the least, very interesting for the accused. William A. Benedict of the firm of W. A. Benedict 85 Co. denies the pub- lished statement that he is to leave town. The rumor was probably brought about by the reported change in the proprietorship of the firm’s clothing business. Mr. Benedict will continue to be a citizen of Norwalk and. his genial presence will continue to cist the sunshine of gladness upon his native town e ’en until he is older than his grandfather. . a'Th'e company’s somery was also a and Clinton Com-_ south Norwal‘k. Branch Office of GAZETTE—Np. 12 North Maln Street. 1 The Bachelor club’s. reception and ' ball last night was a: decidei success. The work on the cellar of the new St. Joseph’s church is progressing rapidly. Charles Trowbridge, of Haviland street, is critically ill with pneumonia. Austin Wakeman, of Westport, in; tends soon to enter the Yale law school. There will be a revival meeting in the Methodist church on Thursday evening. The. school children "are happy'over having only-three days of school this week. The Christian Eudeavorers will hold . a meeting' in the Congregational church Thursday evening. . , The County Commissioners will be .at the Town COurt room on' Thursday, to receive applications for license. Butler Lodge, II. 0. O. F., .will hold a meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in their rooms on Washington street. The dock at Dorlon’s Point yesterday was flooded in the afternoon owing to the unusual high tide which the wind blew'in. The Union Veteran Union will hold their state convention in Bridgeport on Thursday for the election of slate officers. C. Ford Seeley will start out on the ' road as a traveling agent for E. C. Stearns&Co., Nov. 1. His territory will be New England. Miss Jennie Rood, of Fairfield ave- nue, is now managing her Father’s jewelery store on South Main street during his sickness. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Honor are holding their annual session in New Haven, to-day. John Paul is the delegate from the local lodge. A representative of Huyler’s New York house is at Charles E. Seymour’s grocery store, with samples of choco- lates and cocoas. They are served free. It is reported that Thomas B. Whit- ted, of the Tramway company’s oflicc, will leave this city Saturday to accept a more lucrative position' 111 Schenectady, N. Y, ' . The “Innocent Sinner” company, of which Fred Lauder of this city was a member, went to pieces inWashington, Saturday night, without paying salarie tailed. The party, who went to Long Island Saturday on Harry Knapp’s cat boat, returned home yesterday afternoon by rail. They left the boat at Long Island and bring it over after this storm'has * - passed. The freeholders appointed to appraise the benefits and damages accruing by the widening of Elm Grove Place, will hear parties in interest on Friday, Oct- ober 23, at 8 o’clock, at the Council chamber. . Miss Grace Hamilton, of South Nor- walk, and John Miller and John Les- mer, of Orange, N. J., who have been spending the past week with Miss Anna Schack, of 40 Pahquioque avenue, have returned home.——Danbury News. Miss Mary Kirby Jennings will com- mence a class in physical culture at the gymnasium at 138 Washington street, Wednesday, October 2lst. She will also have a children’s class the day pre- vious, both classes to commence at 4.- o’clock and to consist of ten one-hour lessons . , ' Richard C. Chase, giving his res:- dence as South Norwalk, was arrested Saturday afternoon on the charge of stealing about $1,200 worth of tors and jewelry from the residence of Harry E. Solis, 426 Newbury street, Boston, on Sept. 25th last. Chase was employed by Mr. Solis up to last July, when he left for some unknown reason. Chase admitted he was guilty. ~— Danbury Newe. Ata meeting of the Mercantile Cc- operative Bank, held at the Mahack- emo last night, the following officers were elected: President, Stephen S. Hatch; 1st vice president, J. Milton Coburn, M. D; 2nd vice president, Charles E. Seymour; secretary and treasurer, James Golden; Attorney, Russell Frost; appraisement committee, J. R. Raymond, _F. D. Lawton, Theo- dore H..Olsen; finance committee,'J. Milton Coburn, M. D., F. D. Lawton, Charles E. Seymour; di’rectore, J. ‘Mil- ton Coburn, M. D., Stephen S. Hatch, RussellFrost, Theodore H. Olsen, J. R,R1vmond, F. D. Lawton, Charles E. Seymour, F. A. Lane, H. Kreiger, Edward Quittner, H. E. Bodwell. Men Invented Corsets. The much maligned corset was in- vented and first worn by men. 'The earliest mention in the history of the article was by Aristophanes, Who lived in the fifth century, B. C. In one of his comedies he ridicules a. brother poet, who. inordinately 'vain of his personal beauty, was dissatisfied with the shape of his figure, which was. far removed from ideal symmetry, being much too thin for his height. He therefore hit upon the plan of improv- ,ing' his physique by incasing‘ his body in an under-cuirass, made of little pieces of wood. The idea was imitated later on by another man, Emperor An- tonius Pius, who found great difficulty in persuading the Roman women to follow his example—N. Y. World. . 6782—CHILDS’ COAT. JOHN T. HAYES Newsdeater and Stationer. The Celebrated BAZAR GLOVE-FI'I‘IIN ti PATTERNS). Best and newest designs in the world. each. Free fashion sheets now. ready. no; 5 MAIN STREET. aonwanu‘ Mrs. HEADS-4.... “sonnet WILL REOPEN 3191111131329, 1896. liifLICATIONs For admission should be made at Hillside at an early day. VI. OILBEHT HEWELL’S School for Dancing and Department. ARION HALL, SO. NORWALK. Class for Misses and Masters. Wednesday. October 14, at 4 p. m.; Evenin Classes for Ladies and Gentlemen. Wednes ay, October 14 atSo’clock. The waltz and the latest so- ciety dances thoroughly taught. Circulars at the book and drug stores. Respect fully. W. GlLBE l‘ lNEWELL. 37 Liberty street. Bridgeport, Ct. HERE’S voIIn cIIIIIIcE. A fine building lot on Wilton ave- nue. If you intend to build, look at this before purchasing. H Water, gas and sewer on the avenue. Will be Sold at a'fBargain. w. H. BYINGTON, Real Estate and Insurance 2.399"! I. ‘Cazet’te B"_l’d. MISS BAIRD’S INSTITUTE. .Norwalk,Conn. 25TH YEAR. 15th Year in Norwalk. soAnnIIIc AND IIIIII scIIoIIL Primary, intermediate. academic and 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 dehirable. Miss Baird is at home to visitors on Thurs- day and Friday of each week until 5 D. m The Fall and Winterltcrm of this School opens on Thursday the 24th inst. FAWCEY’T’, Opening of . On THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Oct. I, 2, 3. All are cordially invited to attend. Everyone making a. purchase or leaving an order will be presented with a souvenir. FAWGETTS. 3 Water Street, 'Norwalk. 1 . Raymond. & Son. Successorsto George 11. Raymond. Furniture Dealers and General Funeral Directors. (16 and 48 Main Street Norwalk Lt Residence, Berkeley Place. , Telephone No. 7 7-4 J. Du) ennings. UNDERTAKFR 1 Knight street. opposite Street Railway Depot Fall and Winter} Millin‘ery ‘ ‘lllll Lilli lIlS. Has Giver:3f Ham'd’ C°""’~' Larger DIVIdends and LOWP er Cost To Policy Holders than ' ANY OTHER Company . . ‘ . ln‘_the'UNlTEC STATES HEOOHO OF POLIOY HO. "6,262. Issued in 1876, at the age of 30,.for $1.000. ' 20-year Eudonent. Annual Premium, -' - -. $46.16. 20 Full Premiums, - - - . l 9 Less 20 Dividends, - - _ - - $223 3(2): Net cost, - - -- ' $663 8—3- This policy was paid at maturity in 1896. and showing a gain of $336 12 and 20 years insurance for $1.000. The success LIFE in producing the combined elements of Safety and Lowest Cost to the insured is the direct and logical result of a responsible stock management. which has been attained by the AEI‘NA MORGAN c. BULKELEY, President. . JOHN I. HUTCHINSON, General Accident Agent, Hartford E. E. HALLOCK, General Agent, 5 Hubingcr Bldg., New Haven. ewYIII an NnIWaI Ieig [line DAILY. PROPELLERS (lily lll N‘quaIk. Earle and Vulcan wm Leave Pier 23, E. 11., N. Y. (Beekman so). for NORWALK AND SOUTH NORWALK AT 5 P. M. Leave South Norwalk Daily at6 P-,M. Leave Norwalk Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 P. M. I! Just Received...— A Lot of WOODEN BICYCLE .-..HIIIDLII 3112?, Which I will sell, for the nexn week, at $2.50? per pair. Also have a look at my line of OAHHIAOES, WAOOHS, BIOYOLES, HAHHESS AHO HORSE OOOOS. HO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS, EVEH ‘w.-'l". l NIGHT 5mm. AI crunch. ,l THOIIOH YOU 00 HOT POHOHASE. ._ @‘ Repairing Done at Short Notice. For the‘next 10 days you can get Bargains in WAGONS, cleanses & SLEIGHS At LUTHER M. WRIGHT’S, carriage Factorv and Repository, Franklin 81 Madison 315;. So. Homalk, / fi- 0U read this advertisement If it had been I yours and others had read it, how much- good it might have done. send in your copy, and we, will do the rest. Rates on application. .\.
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