VENIN’ THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CEN T DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. Vol. VI. Whole No. 1484 Norwalk, Conn, Saturday Eveiiing, November 7, 1896. I Price One Cent ‘ j A BLAZIEOF FIRE. Sound Money Men Parade and Sound the Glad Tid- ings of Victory. The Whole Town Illuminated. There was a parade in Norwalk last night. Most of you witnessed it. Those who did not, are deserving of sympa- thy. It was a sound money parade and was a most enthusiastic‘one. The line of march as defined in these columns yesterday was gone over, with as bewildering, dazzling and spectacu- lar a procession as ever marched through the streets of Norwalk. As early a 7 the sidewalks werelined with people all full of en- thusiasm and wearing the badge of the American people, the stars and stripes. Norwalk united with South Norwalk in making the parade a memorable one. The Norwalk contingent formed in o’clock - line opposite the Norwalk hotel and to the music of band, fife and drum corps marched to the Armory where they lined up and joined the paraders from South Nprwalk and then went over the line of march as published in these Columns yesterday. The Norwalk paraders were joined soon after the start bya well drilled and uniformed company from George- town. There was scarcely a house or busi ness place over the entire line of march that was not decorated with “old glory” and a flame of light. Pyrotechnics were shot into the air and there was an almost continuous glare of red fire. It was altogether an enthusiastic blaze that will never be forgotten. ' ' It would take columns to enumerate the special decorations. It seemed to be infectious and many houses far off from the line of the procession were brilliant with decorations and illu- minated by patriotic and sound money people. The procession included everything that patriotism could suggest. There were floats dazzling in brightness, ban~ ners, transparencies, music, cavalry, etc. and was well worth witnessing. It was a blaze from start to finish and the enthusiasm did not wane at any period of the parade. After going over the line of march the procession stopped in front of Com gressman Hill’s house and “Norwalk’s Big Four” in turn made speeches that were brief, pointed and fitting for the occasion. The “big four” were together in a baronche and spoke in "n r... C2 .ngress- man Hill leading, followed by Senator Keeler and Representatives Hurlbutt and Frost, each of whom were greeted with deafening cheers. 1 The parade was then disbanded with a hurrah and burning of rockets and red fire. NOTES. Builder S. B. Wilson’s house on Wall street looked like a fairy grotto on Christmas eve. E. H. Morehouse’s store ,on West ' avenue was bespangled with red, white and blue. Elmorest residences were noticeable by reason of the prettiest display of dazzling lights seen in the whole town. At South Norwalk the houses along the line of'march were brilliantly i1- luminated and old glory was very much in evidence. The decorations on East avenue were glittering and as Mr. McKinley would say, “up to date.” " Newsmau Hayes climbed. high and decorated the entire front of the build- ing in which his store is located. On Wall street nearly every store was in a flame of» light, and the Nor- walk Hotel looked like a procession with its vari-colored Chinese lanterns. Main street reminded one of an un- usually bright display of the Aurora borealis. , Several young ladies attracted atten- tion by wearing on their breasts silk flag handkerchiefe. . Willie Cahill attracted his share of attention disguised as a frog and riding a bicycle. The Street Railway service was ex- cellent. ' A Chinese lantern in Dwyer’s store caught fire and burned up without do- ing any damage other than scorching a dog-collar. The Georgetown paraders out quite a figure in the procession and so did “Hen” Matheis with his newly patented jaunting car. The transparencies were unique and chock full of telling mottoes. The “plug hat” brigade marched in good form and gained considerable ad- miratidn from the ladies and children. Captain Meeker had his fire police out and their marching gained them many plaudits, The “Crazvs” looked and acted as if they were enjoying themselves. Mrs. D. N. Couch looked after the illumination of her house on Issues Place, while the General stood on the sidewalk and burned red fire. The buffalo seemed to be having a grand good time. 'One little lad was heard to say, “Oh momma, look at that cow with clothes on.” The big oil barrel whirled around in such a manner that some people feared for the life of the man who was astride of it. Prohibition vote-counter! Carter, of Democratic proclivities put out the lights and went to bed and asleep, but his house was illuminated just the same. The fire laddies on Main street, the Pioneers and Phoenix boys as usual came to the front and decorated their headquarters with a display of bunting that would enthuse the mind of a chronic dissenter, and as the procession passed burned red fire and kept up an incessant and deafening ringing of the apparatus gongs. Street. Commissioner Kellogg knows how to illuminate and proved it last night.. One of the most attractive and best arranged placing of the stars and stripes was at the store of H. A. Sauno ders in South Norwalk. It was Orient- al affair and was as pleasing as it was dazzling. The Mahackemo hotel was reSplen- dent with Chinese lanterns which had been placed under the artistic direction of boniface Walz.‘ The hat worn by Henry Matheis last night belonged to his little brother Joe. It made a great hit, although it did not fit. It looked so dark and gloomy about the residence of Burr Smith early in the evening that some kind neighbor hung up two lanterns on his front piazza. John O’Sullivan, theLSilver democrat, just to show that he has no ill feeling, burned red fire and swung out the star Spangled banner on his Wall street store. - ' The tower wagon was a grand success and was one of the best features of the parade. Conductor Parkington was in evi- dence as knowing how to conduct an oil tank. ,,‘__..__- q . ,, -. .A.____. ...-_.___ Illinother Victim. Thomas Gorman was the innocent but happy victim of a surprise party at his home on Plymouth avenue last eve- ning. “Joe” Kearney was the chief instigator of the assault which resulted in one of the merriest parties ever held on that avenue. The young ladies pro- vided refreshments which included everything from pumpkin pie to fried escalops. There was dancing and it wasalate hour when the guests went to their homes. At the time the raid was made Thomas was out spieling music in Dwyer’s band with the para- ders, and returned only in time to see the last of the guests on their way Some. , For Speaker, Joseph L. Barbour. For speaker of the next Connecticut House of Representatives, the Post re- spectfully nominates Representative- elect Joseph L. Barbour.—-Hartford Post. .00 Reduced Rate of Discount. One of the results of McKinley’s elec- tion in Hartford is that the city banks have reduced the rate of discount on business paper to six per cent. The lluaker’s Advice. Don’t thee wed for money, friend, For money hath a sting; Don’t thee wed a pretty face. ’Tis a very foolish thing. Don’t thee wed for place or fame— ‘Twill disappoint all hopes for thee; ‘.‘ But choose a girl who wants to see Lillian Kennedy as Ruth. in “The Deacon’s Daughter.” .- Another Warning to Our John. The President yesterday turned out of his post office R. M. Ridgely of Springfield, Ills., for taking an active Ipart in the recent‘bampaign for Bryan. IMPORTANT RULINOS The Commissioners May Be- fuse a License in the Inter- est of the Public. Judge Prentice on the License Laws. Judge Samuel 0. Prentice at the short calendar session of the Superior court yesterday expressed an opinion on the discretionary powers of the country commissioners which takes the most advanced ground. From his reading of the law Judge Prentice thinks that the commissioners have the right to refuse an applicant a license when in their opinion it will be for the best interests of the public, even though the applicant may be a suitable person and the place a suitable place. . Judge Prentice believes that the duties of the county commissioners in regard to granting licenses are largely administrative in regard to interpret- ing the statutes, and, he further be- lieves that the statutes confer upon themlarge discretionary powers even to refusing licenses when they think there are enough in a town. Judge Prentice also laid down anoth- er rule in regard to cases where appeals are taken from the decision of .the commissioners. He does not believe that these appeals are subject to the usual forms of pleading before the cases come to trial. He believes that the cases come before the court just as they come before the commissioners, not on questions of law but on ques- tions of fact the suitability of the ap- plicant, the suitability of the place and the desirability of granting the license. This is a stricter interpret .‘..)'.1 of the law than any previous judge has .put forward in this court since the new sta~ tutes went into effect. It entirely sus- tains the position taken by the Fair- field county commissioners who have held all along that they had the right to say whether it was best to grant a license even when there were no ob- jections to the person or place, their Opinion subject only to review by the superior court. Recent Deaths. Mary A. Pugsley died in Daubury yesterday, aged 60 years. Mrs. Mary Shafiier died at Hawley‘ ville, Thursday, aged 34 years. The deceased had a number of friends in this city. Frederick E. Crofut died in Danbury, Thursday, in the 84th year of his age. Rollin W. Hine, warden of West Ha- ven, died yesterday from an overdose of morphine taken for medicinal pur- poses. Mr. Hine was a well-known politician and leaves a son, and three co. daughters. He was 61 years old and leaves property estimated at about $100,000. Francis W. Swan, 55, a lifelong resi- dent of New Haven died yesterday. He was one of the best known men in the country. He had held many town offices and represnted East Haddam in the last session of the General assembly. He was engaged for many years in the timber business. , Fresh Air. In houses lighted by gas the frequent renewal of the air is of great impor- tance. A single gas burner'will con- sume more oxygen and produce more carbonic acid. to deteriorate the at- mosphere of a room than six or eight candles. If, therefore, when several burners are used’no provision is made for the escape of the corrupted air and for the introduction of the pure air from without, the health will necessar- ily sufl'er. In Hogan’s Alley. Williamson’s Comedians, supported by an excellent corps of speciality ar~ tists. in the great laughing success, In Hogan’s Alley, will mild forth at the Norwalk Opera House on Monday eve- ning, November 9. Don’t fall to see the “Yeller Kid” the real thing. Better Times. The New York papers announce as a result of the triumph of ' McKinley, Sound Money and Protection, dry goods merchants all along the line report a large increase of orders and the savings banks a large return of money drawn out by their alarmed depositors. O. Connecticut Pensions. Original, Andrew S. Pember, Bridge- port; Thomas H. Thielkel, Hartford; Anson W. Hedly, Winsted. Increase, Almon Cadwell, Bristolk Original, widows, etc.,‘ Abbie F. Hinckley, Nor- wich; Esther W. Cfissey, No'rw‘alk. M‘lllllLEl’tjABlNET. Speculation Already Begun as toHis Advisers. Hawley Named for SecretaFy of War. / Secretary of State—Thomas B. Reed of Maine, or Benjarhin Harrison of In- diana. - Secretary of the Treasury—Cornelius N. Bliss of New York, or \Villiam B. Allison of Iowa. Postmaster General—H. Clay Evans of Tennessee. Secretary of the Interior—Governor Bradley of Kentucky. Secretary of the Navy—Daniel H. Hastings of Pennsylvania. Secretary of War—Russell A. Alger of Michigan, of Joseph R. Ilawlcy of Connecticut / Secretary of Agriculture—Cyrus Le- land of Kansas. Attorney General—Charles H. Gros- venor of Ohio. I I This is the first prophecy by Mr. Mc- .Kinley’s friends of those likely to com- pose his Cabinet Officers. From now until March 4 speculation will be rife, and slates will of course, repeatedly be made and broken, but until that time it will be impossible for any one to definitely know who will comprise the President-elect’s political household. 00. More Political Gossip. T. E. Spencer, Secretary of the exe- cutive committee of the Connecticut Congressional Association of Washing- ton, gave out the following bit ofgossip yesterday at New Britain: “The opinion prevails,” said he, “at the National Capital that United States Senator Joseph R. Hawlev is slated for the war porfolio in Major McKinley’s cabinet. . This piece of information lends great significance to the withdrawal of Samuel Fessenden as a candidate for Senator Platt’s (position, and is taken to mean that in the event of a cabinet position for Senator Hawley,Mr. Fessenden will fill out the unexpired term.” ' The best.answer to the above is the fact that Mr. Mark Hanna greatly de— sired that Gen. Hawley should accept second place on the McKinley ticket at St. Louis, but that the Senator’s friends in the Connecticut delegation,(presum- ably acting in accordance with General Hawley’s wishes,)would not entertain the proposition. A Romance of Coon Hollow. One of the interesting events of the theatrical season is announced for the Opera House on Wednesday November 11th in Culdwell’s big production “A Romance of Coon Hollow” with the same scenery and effects used during its triumphant season at the Fourteenth Street Theatre, New York. All of the scenery and effects are carried, and besides a strong company the organiza- tion includes the Coon Hollow seren— aders, a troupe of colored singers and dancers, boys and girls, two quartettes and a plantation brass band. Unique electric and calcium displays are also features. It has been a great success in all the leading cities east and west. 9. Feel Twenty Feet. John Tierney fell from the cross. trees of the schooner anchored at Hill’s dock yesterday afternoon. Those who saw him make the decent hastened aboard the boat expecting to find a dead man. But he was very much alive and jump- ing to his feet thanked them kindly for their interest in his behalf. But he limps a little to-day. ~———¢4~ The Speakership. Four gentlemen have been elected members of the next General Assembly who have already been spoken of as possible speakers of the next house. They arerJoseph L. Barbour, of Hart- ford, Robert Colt, of New London, A. T. iRoraback, of North Canaan and George H. Cowell, of Waterbury.— Norwalk Horrror. And who, in great Phoebus’ name, is Robert Colt of New London ‘P Attempted Suicide. Thomas Bridges of Stratford, while temporarily insane, attempted suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a knife and splitting his head open with an axe. His wounds though severe are not necessarily fatal. l. 0. 0. F. The Members of . Our Brothers’ Lodge are requested to meet at the lodge rooms to-morrow November 8th at 9 a. m. to participate in the funeral service of our late Brother John Mason. BARBIE A. SMITH, N, G. Executor O. E. Wilson is closing up the settlement of the estate of the late Miss. Harriett F. Daakam. HERE Aug THERE. An Epitome of Happenings of of Interest to the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. . There will be a sound money parade I at Danbury on Tuesday evening. Reuben H. Smith, formerly editor of the Newtown Bee is now a licensed preacherof the Congregational church. The Fairfield county meeting of the junior auxilaries of the Episcopal par- ishes was held to-day at the St. James church in Danbury. Capt. J. F. Lee and his crew were brought into New York yesterday, hav' ing been rescued from a water-logged craft on which they were afloat for six- teen day 8. Mr. Hanna says he will not accept an office from Mr. McKinley, That need not worry Mr. McKinley. There are others. English journals continue their com- ments on the American election, as- serting that it was a rising of the peo- ple and not a party victory. -—-Chickens 10 to 12c,Sperry & Barnes shoulders 7c, everything the best, prices the lowest quality considered. E. J. Wadhams 111 Washington street. Three insane convicts escaped from the asylum for the insane at Middle- town, yesterday. “What the Great Conflict Should Teach Us,” will be the theme of Dr. Noble’s discourse next Sunday Even- ing. Citizensirrespective of party are cordially invited to be present. Mrs. William H. Vanderbilt, the mother of Cornelius and William K. Vanderbilt. died at Scarborough, N. Y., yesterday afternoon. Her death was due to heart disease. The funeral of the late‘John Mason will take place to-morrow morning; Members of Our Brothers Lodge, I. O. O. F. will attend. ' Letter carrier John Haley is taking a few hours vacation. ——Do you want fish or meat? Either can be found at Gregory’s Wall street market. E. C. Smith has purchased James Lycctt’s interest in the Norwalk Pot.- tery. Mr. Lycett retires to devote his time to the growing of garden truck and fruit. Speaking further in the course of his remarks on the general powers of the commissioners, Judge Prentice said: “I am convinced that a person might be a suitable person and the place a suitable place, and yet the commission- ers would have the right to refuse a li- cense if in their opinion the interests of the community would be serve-fl by so doing. —-A large assortment of Cut Glass, suitable for wedding presents, at Plaisted’s.‘ Attorney E. M. Lockwood is in New Canaan to-day defending a man arrest- ed on the charge of drunkenness by Grand Juror Raymond of that town. Raymond recently issued a notice that he would arrest all intoxicated, found on the street. The guilt of the defend- ant to-day is questioned and Mr. Ray- mond will probably have a hard time proving intoxication. Whist. The Friday Evening Whist club held a meeting last night with Mrs. Samuel L. Weed at her home on Wall street. Mrs. Fred Hoyt and Mr. Robert G Wilson captured the first prizes and Miss Agnes Gibbs and Mr. J. Arthur Pinneo the consolation. While the parade was passing the party adjourned to the porch to witness it. After the games refreshments were served. .0 Sound Money Parade. Sound money parades will be held to-night at Rowayton and Port Chester, Monday night, Greenwich, Tuesday night New Canaan. A Girl Attempts Suicide. _ TROY, N. Y., Nov. 7 —Minnie German, 17 years of age, attempted suicide hereby taking laudanum. Her home is at Cam- bridge, Mass. She came here in search of employment, but failed to find it. Min- nie’s mother came here to take her back to Cambridge, but she objected and sought to end her life. Death of a Duke. BERLIN, Nov. 7. — Duke William of Wurttemberg died at Moran 01 syncope. He was born in 1828, . "i _ w— DON’T autumn? The LatestjAds.ZRecelved Be- fore Going to' Press. ' By the People and For the People. FOR 8.4]- E. 0R SALE—A second—hand Columbia b' ficebyeledll’rice. $15. Can be seen at tlii1 0R “SALE—Benedict. Norwalk. newsdeal- cinis selling an excellent Fountain Pen and Holder for 250. Call and see it. .11th N orwalk Opera House F. W. MITCHELL. Manager. WEDNESDAY, NOV. I I ONE NIGHT ONLY. The Big Southern Scenic Production. A hOIlIttIOE OF OOOli liOltOW. A Beautiful Love Story or" the South. Unique Electrical hflects. rlhe Great Steamboat Race, A Troop of Colored Buck and Wing Dancers, A Plantation Brass Band. and a Superb Acting Com- pany of Thirty People. “As the Old Homestead is to New Englan (1 so is a Romance of Coon Hollow to the South.’ PRICES,‘ - - 750., 500., 35c. Seats at Weed's and Tomlinson‘s. NORWALK OPERA HOUSE. F.¥f.MITGHEI.l,' - MANAGER. Monday Ea, N 0v. 9. THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON EARTH Vlillian’ison’s Comedians Hurll’ilu Supported by an Excellent Company of Specialty Artists. YELLER KICK), In all His Glory with Other Kids Will Be There. PRICES:—75, 50 and 350. Reserved seats now on sale at Wood‘s and Tomliuson s. dddiiEO'l'lOlil' - thilildtil, Haviiand Street. ‘vVe have for sale two horses. One bought of the Raymond Grocery 00.. is a well-bred animal which cost us 55125. Is now recovering from lameness. The other is a reliable beast once owned by Mr. Scofield who speaks highly of her. ' She is strong and possesses good stay- ing qualities. Both horses are kind, gentle and fearless of everything. They will be sold below value. ~. OOIiNEOTIOIll' - LAliiiORY-i Haviland Street. SoutliNortvallr,'Conn “ Wall Steel Widening. ltd'i'IOE OF HEARING. NOTICE is hereby given, that a hearing will be had before the Mayor and Council of the City of Norwalk, in the Council Room of said City, Novem- ber 16th, 1896, at 8 o’clock in the even- ing, to _conaider the matter of the pro« pased Widening of Wall street in said City, and the taking of the necessary land therefor south of said Wall street, from the easterly corner of Wall and _ Water streets, in said city, easterly to about the east line of the property owned by. William B. E. Lockwood, and occupied by G. Ghiotto, said strip of land so to be taken for said widening not to exceed fifteen feet in width at any pOint—at which time and place, all persons whose land is proposed to be taken for, or which may be affected by said Widening, are hereby notified to appear and be heard in relation thereto. Dated at the City of Norwalk, No- Vember 7th, 1896. By order of the Mayor and Council of said City, . EDWARD M. Looxwoon, City Clerk.
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