ENIN‘ GA THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. vs Vol. VI. Whole No. 1493 Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, November 19, 1896. Price One. Cent fl WANT BEER ROADS The Town Votes to Purchase a Road Boiler and Stone Crusher. ' The Cost Not to be in Excess of $5,000. A special town meeting was held at the Town House yesterday afternoon, about 200 voters and taxpayers being present. Bradley S. Keith was the unanimous choice for moderator of the meeting. ‘ The call for the meeting was read by Town Clerk Smith and no time was lost in disposing of the different subjects, although all were fully and intelligently discussed. The first matter on the list was To consider and take action upon _ a petition praying that a bridge be built over the Norwalk river from Catherine street to Riverside avenue, and to make any necessary appropriation therefor. This matter provoked considerable discussion and was thoroughly con- sidered from standpoints pro and con. Charles Selleck asked as to probable cost of the bridge. His father Selectman, Selleck said that it would greatly depend upon whether the bridge was to be made of stone, iron or wood. B. W. Maples brought the Junior SelleCk’s apt question more intelligent- ly before the meeting with a tion that the selectmenbe requested to give an approximate estimate of cost of the bridge if built of iron, stone, wood, etc. Selectman Selleck spoke for the board, and prefaced his answer to ‘Mr. Maples’ question with a part of his be- lief that when the bridge was built if it ever was, it dught to be of either iron or stone. He also stated that the distance to be covered would be about twenty-five rods, and gave the estimat- ed cost of a lasting bridge at that point as not less than $15,000. Mr. Maples asked if the amount of travel over the bridge and convenience attached thereto would justify the ex- penditure. Mr. Selleck replied briefly with a “I don’t myself think it advisable to build the bridge at the present time.” Selectman Merrill thought that while the proposed bridge would be a bene- fit such benefit would not. warrant the expenditure of $15,000 or $20,000. . Attorney J. Belden Hurlbutt made a motion that a committee of three be appointed by the chair to get estimates of cost of bridge, etc. and report at an adjourned meeting which was later amended to read report at next annual town meeting, which it was learned would be held some time in January. The chair appointed the board of Se- lectmen as such committee. The next matter was To consider the advisability of build- ing a bridge, about thirty-one (31) feet long, on the Turnpike near the Darien line, of such kind as the meeting may determine; and, if it be voted to build such bridge, to make the necessary ap« propriation therefor. A discussion that threatened to be of long duration was brought about by the introduction of the sill-jec‘. It was a clincher tailllgll -~ hen Se.- _ lectman Selleck said the bridge had got to be rebuilt, and mainly all new, and he thought it would be cheaper in the end to build a stone arch bridge, and gave the approximate estimate of the cost of the same as $1,500. It was then voted that the bridge be rebuilt at a cost not, in excess of that amount. , Mr. A. H. Byington thought it would be wise economy to build the bridge of stone and such seemed to be the sense of the meeting. It was decided . To take action in the matter of re- pairing and improving the Bell Island bridge, or changing the same by filling in in part, and to make any necessary appropriation for such work. Selectman Selleck was in favor of the ’ "filling in” part of the proposition, but “ was undetermined as to the right of the town to order any such filling in, as a portiorrof the stream was navigable for light sailing craft. Attorney Lockwood asked if the town had ,ever accepted the course over which proposed improvements were to be made, as a highway, and if the town would not make itself open for libel in making such proposed improvements. er. Selleck replied by saying “I’ll- leave that matter to some legal talent.” The curt answer apparently nettled Mr. Lockwood who remarked, “The town employs counsel and the select- men ought to have advised with him in the matter.” Messrs. George W. Bell, A. H. By- i'ngton, Charles W. Bell, J. Belden Hurlhutt and others discussed the ques- tion and finally it was voted that the Selectmen be instructed to find out the x legal status of the town in the matter and report at the annual town meeting. The next matter before the meeting was: , To take actiOn upon a petition pray- ing that Clinton Avenue, so called, be accepted as a public highway. , The question was asked as to where Clinton avenue was located. It was learned that it started near Stevens street and ended in a clump of woods. The matter was then indefinitely poet- poned. The next number in the call was: To take action upon a petition pray- ing that'the vote fixmg the compensa- tion of the Assessors passed at the town meeting held January 20th, 1896, be rescinded, and that the compensa- tion for each Assessor be fixed at $250 per annum, if deemed advisable. Charles Selleck made a motion that the vote fixing the salary as above quoted be rescinded. The chair ruled that he was out of order on the score that there was a law on the statute books that would not permit of the change of salary of any public officer while he was serving in such office. And then came one of the most im- portant matters in the call which read as follows: ~ - And, if deemed advisable, to author- ize the Selectmen to purchasing a stone crushing plant and steam roller for the town; and make any necessary appro- priation therefor. This matter was fully discussed from every point. Mr. Selleck gave as an estimated cost of roller and crusher the sum of $4,500, and said that he believed that the purchase of the same would be a saving to the town of fully three times the expenditure. The purchase was advocated by other gentlemen present and it was unani- mously voted that the town purchase a road roller and steam stone crusher, and the necessary appropriation for the same was made. Selectman Selleck spoke on the mat- ter of repairs to the Town House voted to be done some months since. The gist of his remarks were in efl'ect that it was not an ecconomical policy to repair the present “edifice,” and he favored the building of a new Town House. He said further that a petition to build a new one was being circulated and had gained many signers. The meeting then adjourned subject to a call by the Selectmen, they to fix the date, etc. O WANTS PLURALITY VOTE. General 8. E. Merwin Writes a Strong Letter. General S. E. Merwin, of New Haven, writes the following letter to the New Haven Leader: “A change of twenty-five thousand or less in Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Oregon, Delaware and North Dakota would have given the- electoral votes of these states to Bryan and elected him President. “What a howl would have gone up from Connecticut Republicans, in fact, from all Republicans and gold Demo- crats alike, had this have happened. “Congress would have been flooded with petitions for a constitutional change for the election of the President by popular vote. “Under our constitution every ofiicer save five, the Governor, Lieutenant- Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and Comptroller is elected by a plurality vote. ‘ "If it be good sense to elect the thousands, from Congressman to J us- tice of the Peace bya plurality vote, why is it not good sense to include the other five ? “Each party in turn has reaped its ad- vantage from the existing unjust law. Why not in the future let the people have the advantage ? “The. Republican party has a solid Senate and nearly a solid House; why not pass a resolution this year to amend the constitution so that the five State officers may be elected, as all others are, by plurality vote ? “Let the republican party inscribe justice and honesty upon itsbanner, and it will then pass the necessary reso- lution to amend the constitution. “Had this amendment been made Years ago the deadlock of 1890 would not have occurred, and the blot on the fair name of Connecticut would have been unknown. ' “Let us remember as republicans that justice. sooner or later, will prevail, and the party that advocates it will triumph.” Balm for Wounded Heart. In the breach of promise case of Ella Barber of Harwinton vs. William A. Sickmund of Torrington the plain- tifi' has been awarded $1,000 of the $20,- 000 for which she sued. Sickmund is a wealthy liquor dealer and had promised to marry Miss Barber but wedded an- other woman. THE OFFICIAL VOTE. Formal Declaration of the Vote in Connecticut. McKinley’s Majority Over all 46,!92. State Secretary Mowry, Treasurer Hodge and Comptroller Mead met at the capitol in Hartfordyesterday as a board of Canvassers, to declare the vote of the state for presidential electors, state officers and state Senators at the recent election. The McKinley vote was 110,297, the Bryan vote 56,740 and the Palmer vote 4,236. The Prohibi- tion vote was 1,806, and the Socialist Labor ticket polled 1,223 votes for pres- idential electors. McKinley’s plurality in the state is thus 53,557, and majority over all others 46,192. For Governor the vote is: Cooke (Republican), 108,809; Sargent (Silver Dem.), 56,523; Sperry (Gold Dem.), 5,679; Manchester (Pro.), 1,846;Norton (Socialist Labor), 1,254. Cooke’s plu- rality is 52,286, majority, 43,602. The other Republican state officers are elec- ted by majorities as follows: Dewell, Lieutenant Governor, 43,511; Phelps, Secretry, 43,388;'Grosvenor, Treasurer, 43,483; Mead, Comptroller, 43,724. The 24 Republican Senators are elected by pluralities ranging from 4,782 to 231. 0 Last Night’s Concert. The entertainment given last evening at the Opera House, under the auspices of Grace Church Guild, was an original and delightfully entertaining affair. Where all the contributors to the even- ing’s rare enjoyment, did so exception- . ally well, it would be invidious to par- ticularize as to degrees of merit. All were enthusiastically encored and none more so, than our own local talent. Mr. Harry Pepper is always a prime favorite everywhere, Miss Lyon’s reci- tations were exceedingly meritorious and evinced a painstaking and high degree of elocutionary aptitude and culture. Miss Nash was at home and as ever, a master of her instrumental art. Miss Hadley had a contralto voice of rare sweetness and melody, but its penetrating power was limited by the bad acoustics of the great open snace behind the stage. The Schubert Quartette were a band of melodious harmonists,while the side-splittin g vocal and facial contortions of the humorist Pelham, caused many side aches, with uproarious laughter. Perhaps, after all, the fairly large, well behaved, well attired and thor- oughly appreciative and delighted au- dience should be mentioned as one of the 'entertuinment’s most agreeable features. It is to be regretted thata greater number could not have been present. Gas and Electric Plant Sold. The plant and franchises of the Con- solidated Gas and Electric Light Com- pany of Westchester County, supplying PortChester, Rye, Mamaronsck, Harri- son. Larchmont, and a portion of Greenwich, were sold at auction in White Plains yesterday, for $190,200, under foreclosure. The purchaser was Charles Perry of Westerly, R. 1., rep- resenting Sl23,000 of the first-mort- gage bond-holders. The total bonds are: First mortgage, $250 000; second mortgage bonds, $100,000, ..__._.____ A Grand Feast. Lookwood’s Hall which as previously ' noted in these columns, has been en- tirely renovated and which is to-day one of the finest halls in this section of the State, is to be reopened to the pub- lic on Wednesday evening, December 2d with a grand concert. The celebra- ted Philharmonic club of New York has been engaged for the occasion and a grand good program of music will be presented. It will be a musical treat such as Norwalk people have not ex- perienced for a long time. ._____—_-... Union Chapel Benefit. An entertainment was given last evening in the Union chapel, West Norwalk. A splendid programme of vocal and instrumental music with a pleasing “sahdwiching” of recitations was presented. Mrs. F. W. Norris re- cited and s'ang,in both of which attain- ments she is by no means a novice. The entire affair was a pleasing success net- ting the managersa neat sum for the benefit of the Cpapel fund. -..___..._. Did You See It ? A gorgeous rainbow arched the en« tire north-west horizon a little after sunrise this morning, which'recalle [he marine couplet: “A rainbow in the morning, Sailors take warning.” ———-—-<-o- —Subscribe for the GAZETTE. BIKE TH_I_E_'F_0AUGHT. Chief Vollmer Captures a Bridgeport Thief. Wanted to Sell the Officer the Wheel. Last night about 6 o’clock, a tall, thin young man about 28 years of age and ridinga hickory bicycle, stopped in front of E. J. Wadhams’ new meat market on Washington street, South Norwalk, and entered into conversa- tion with Mr. Wadhams. The young man informed Mr. Wad- hams that he belonged in Middletown and was going to New York. He had ridden the wheel all the way and was tired of it and desired to sell. Mr. Wadhams inquired the price, and the stranger said he would sell the wheel, which was worth about $25, for S2. The price made Mr. Wadhams suspicious, and he, Without exciting the man’s sus- picions, sent a messenger for Chief Vollmer While awaiting the Chief the stranger was kept in conversation about the merits of the wheel. In a few minutes the Chief appeared and took in the situation. He had Captain Gladstone stationed outside to prevent escape. The Chief being in citizen dress the man did not recognize him and at once started in to sell the ofiicer the wheel. He explained all about the wheel and finally opened the tool bag and showed how nice the tools were belonging to the wheel. He offered to sell the wheel to the Chief for $3, having raised a dollar on the price offered to Mr. Wad- hams. The Chief noticed while the man was exhibiting the tools, that the nipple was missing from off the end of the pump tube, and having caught one bi- cycle thief throngh the assistance of a GAzn'rrn reporter, the Chief thought he would try the same trick on the stranger. Picking up the pump he asked the young man if it was a good one and if he used it to blow up the tires of his Wheel. Upon receiving an affirmative answer, the Chief handed him the pump and asked him to show him how to blow up the tires. The stranger took the pump and got down on his knees and attempted to screw the pump onto the tire nipple. He worked away for some time, the sweat running down his face, but he could not make a cennection. Finally the Chief touched him on the shoulder and said never mind, you had better go to the station house, and calling in Gap- tain Gladstone turned him over to that oflicer while he took charge of the wheel. ' , Upon arrival at police headquarters the young man broke down and con- fessed that he had stolen the wheel from East Bridgeport. He gave his name as George W. Knowles. Chief Vollmer notified Superinten- dent Birmingham and the latter ascer- tained that the wheel belonged to Bert Munson, of the Burritt Sash & Blind factory, East Bridgeport, and had been stolen yesterday morning. Mr. Munson came over this morning and secured the wheel. He identified Knowles as having worked at the fac- tory, but did not care to prosecute him and it is probable that he will he re- turned to Bridgeport and released. A Lyon’s Wedding Anniversary. Ten years ago to-day Deputy-Sheriff Lyon decided thatit was not meet to stare death in the face as a bachelor, and he took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss‘ Lillian Hutchinson. They have a bright little boy to bless the unity. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon have the heartycongratulations of thewriter in their continued heartiness and good health with the hope that they' live to celebrate their golden wedding and be as justly proud of themselves as they are to-day. “ .9 Whist. The Thursday Afternoon Whist club met at the residence of Judge Asa B. Woodward last evening. The honors were secured bv Mr, Samuel L. Weed and Mrs Robert G. Wilson. Consola- tion prizes went to John Beatty and Miss Inez Keeler. . The Matinee Whist club will meet at the home of the Misses Woodward on Elm street to-night. O Stolea'Wheel. A colored man named Baldwin hired a bicycle at Rogers’ bicycle store on Main street, Saturday night and failed to return. The thief and wheel a “Vic- tor” were apprehended in Bethe], and the latter is back again at its old quar-V tiers. . ‘4-9- -—Advertise in the GAZETTE, 0 HERE AND THERE An Epitome of Happenings of of Interest to the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencils The A. O. H. will meet to-night Dr. D. B Sheedy of Bridgeport was in town yesterday. The Knights of Columbus propose dancing on New Years’ eve. , In a football game yesterday the St. Mary’s were defeated by a Westpcrt eleven the score being 4 to 0. Mrs. Sylvester Brotherton is con- valescent of a severe illness. Mrs. Taylor, of Des Moines, Iowa , is visiting her sister, -Mrs. Charles Stur- ges of Lincoln avenue. There will be a_Thanksgiving Praise Service in the Norwalk Congregational church next Sunday evening. There will be a dance at Lockwood’s elite of Nor walk will be“ happy partici- pants. The Board of Health met at the Nor- walk Club rooms last night and trans- acted routine business. Mrs. Ben. E. Mallory of Norwich, is a guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Partric. on Main street. “Larry” Deller is hunting for fish to- day. If he c n catch fish as well as he knows how to set type he will scoop in a barrel of them. Joseph R. Parrott a well known car- penter, died in Bridgeport yesterday aged 64 years. He was a veteran of the late war having served in Company B, 17th C. V. ‘ The annual reunion and roll call of the Norwalk Congregational church will be observed this evening commen- cing with supper in the Chapel from 5 to 7:30 o’clock. A flock of wild geese went flying over our city about midnight bound south anl squawking worse than a mob of crazy politicians. This is said to be a sure omen of the near approach of cold weather. Rev. T. K. Noble and Hon. E. O. Keeler have returned from Winsted where they have been in attendance up- on the Annual State Conference of Con- gregational churches. The Stars and Stripes are floating at the Central Club House to-day in honor of the Norwalk Chapter D. A. R. "which is holding its Annual Meeting there this afternoon. ' Buckingham Post, G. A. R. and the Women’s Relief Corps are making prep- arations for a grand old fashioned New England dinner to be served on Decem- ber 9th, full particulars of which will be promulgated at a later date. Mrs. George Field who'has been ill with nervous prostration for several weeks at Mrs. Eliza Newkirk’s, Lewis street, returned to her home in New York city, yesterday, accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Mosher and a nurse. The monthly meeting of the Ladies Association of the Norwalk Congrega- tional church held yesterday was large- ly attended and was most interesting. Mrs. Arthur B. Hill presented a com- prehensive paper on “The Freedmen” and the Kind Word Circle K. D. sang several of the characteristic “Slave Songs.” Smith—Mokeley. Mr. Joseph Smith and Miss Annie Mokeley were married last evening by Rev. J. J. Furlong of St. Mary’s church. Miss Belle Cooney a cousin of the bride prettily attired in a dress of brown colored goods trimmed with lace acted as bridesmaid, and John Blake acted as best man. The ceremony was performed in' the presence of a few of the intimate friends and relatives of the contracting couple. The bride wore asteel colored gown trimmed with lace and a pretty black hat with ostrich feathers. After a short wedding trip they will return to their new home on Harbor avenue. They were the re-_ cipients of many valuable presents. 0 Place Not Suitable. The County Commissioners have sus- tained the plea of the remonstrants, that the place of Henry J. Barthel, at No. 90 Main street, Stamford, was not suitable for a saloon and have refused (him a license. hall Thanksgiving eve in which the ' DON’T inst THEM? The Latest Ads. Received Be 'fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People. ~ FOUND. 0UND,—On the Silver Mine. road, Satur- day, a pocket book containing a sum of money and sever al notes The owner can learn of the finder by applying at this oflice. n16 3t 1'0 REJVT. -——.__—————.____... T0 RENT—Lower part of, cottage No. 3 _ South Union Place. Inquire on the prem~ ises of Mes. J. G. REED. n12 of FOR 8A]. 12'. ~“L:R 0R SALE—Benedict. Norwalk. newsdeal- er. is selling an excellent Fountain Pen and Holder for 25c. Call and see it. i12tf DISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Probate Court 1\ ovember 10th, A. D. 1896. . Estate of KATE G. PLATI‘ late of Norwalk, in said District. deceased. TThe Court of Probate for the District of horwalk hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for theflreditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to piesent their accounts properly attested, Within said time. will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to CHAUA‘ CEY L. PLAT-T. Administrator. NOTlCE Tl] CONTRACTORS. Proposals wanted for the Construc- tion of a STONE IRON BRIDGE, to be erected on the Turnpike near the Darien line. ' Maps, drawings and specifications and all particulars to be had at the Se- lectmens’ office. . Sealed proposals will be received up to and including the 24th day of No- vember, 1896. The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Norwalk, November 19, 1896. ISAAC SELLECK, Selectmen of } the Town of Norwalk. 5 t EPERAIM THOMES, FRANK H. MERRILL, HOLIDAY GOODS. D. FEINBERG. DEALER IN SOLID GOLD GOODS and Jewelry. Repairng of Firm Watches and Jewelry Neatly Done. 164 Washington St, So. Norwalk. 10 Day’s sale Unredeemed Pledges. Clocks, Jewelry. Clothing and Musmal Instruments. CHEAP FUEL Owing to many of the factories being shut down, we have a large accumulation of first class coke. \Ve offer the same during the month of November at six cents per bushel at the works, or eight cents per bushel delivered within either city limits, in not less than twenty-five bushel lots. Extra for car- rying iii. The Norwalk Gas Light Company. ~ 0L0 TIN “ROOF FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. eiii tTiGAZETTE oErIcE. Window Glass. Odd Sizes Cut to Order. Putty in Bulk, and [,3 8r 5 Pound cans. Prepared Paint, Oils and Turpen- tine, Hardware & Housefu r n i am ngs. ,H. H. WILLIAMS 17 Main St.
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