.P mam THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONECENT‘DAILY IN THE WORM/24L“ Norwalk, Conn., Wednesday Evening, January 13, 1897.. ‘ l E 4: . 1- Price One Cent 7 an. vII. whole No.1529 NATIONAL GAPITAI. A Bill Relating, to Terms of Fourth Class Postmasters Presented. c The Micaragua Bill Liable to Pass. GAzn'r'rn’s BUREAU, } 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON, JAN. 12. DEAR GAznrrnz—Both Houses were in session today, but nothing of special importance was transacted” o o o ' Senator Hill introduced a bill prov1- ding a full term of four years for all fourth-class postmasters unless removed for cause. _ Senator Sherman asked for an early executive session and which it is con- . jectur'ed, had something to do with re- calling the treaty of arbitration between this country and England. 0 o o The House had up the Nicaraugua Canal bill, which it is thought Will pass this session. ‘ o o -0 Speaker Reed decided- that the Pa- cific Railroad Funding bill could _not be sent back to committee for revision. 0 o o The Secretary of State to-day trans- mitted to the Senate the final ascertain- I tainiiig program "was ment of the electoral votes for Presi-' dent and Vice -President from the States of New York, New Hampshire, Nevada I and Utah. . o o o 2 Mrs. Cleveland has been presented by the ladies of the Cabinet with a son- venir of dainty design and exquisite workmanship. This keepsake is a ring ' of. Etruscan gold, set with a tourquoise, surrounded by diamonds, . o o o N. D. Sperry and Mrs. E. L. wife and daughter of of New Mrs. Frothiiigham, Representative N. I). Sperry, ' Haven, will receive at» the Bucking-0 ham on Tuesday during February. - " o o o » -E. H. White and G. S. Seymour, of New Haven and H. G. Chatterley of Hartford, are hotel guests here. 0 0 0 . The few silver democrats in the leg- islatnre put in nomination Mr.. Joseph B. Sargent of New Haven, for the empty honor of competing with Sena~ tor Platt. Select Social. A select social will be ,held at Lock- wood’s hall, Tuesday evening, January 26th. It will be given under the pa- tronage of the following gentlemen: Dr. W. J. Tracey, P. F. Masterson, P. F. Burns, J. J. Brown, F. L. Madden, M. J. Lyons, T. F. McMahon, E. J. Hayes, 'J; E. Yates, E. J. Finnegan, H. Donnelly-W. H. Malone, W. Howard, E. W. Kelly, 'jr._, J..P. Shoshan, W. J. Howard, J. J. Keene, F. J. Shields, J , H. Magner, H. Malone, J. McMahon, W. Farrel, E. J. Cahill, M. J. Riordan, W. E. Sheehan, G. H. Bracken, J. a Sengelin, E. J. Hines, F. J Howard, W. E. O‘Brien. , .—-l ‘ Mrs. Beecher Improving. Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher sat up for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon, "for the first time since Dec. 20, when. she sustained a fracture of the hip by falling in her room. The venerable lady shows wonderful vitality for one of her years. Nothing that will contri- bute to her comfort is neglected at the house of her son-in-law, Rev. Samuel ‘Scoville. The attending physician is Dr. Samuel Pierson.—Stamford Advo- cate. -k—‘fl Legislative Committees. Speaker Barbour yesterday an- nounced to the House his list of Com— mittees. Norwalk is honored by the Chairmanship of Cities and Boroughs , which goes "to Gen. Frost. The Ganer- al is also a fill on Contingent Expenses. Representative J ohn’ Belden Hurlbutt is honored by a place on the first and highest, or J udieiary Committee. __'_.'————4.'>—~r—-‘—‘ The ,Phuenix Sociable. The first sociable 0f the season given by the Phoenix Engine cempany at Lockwood’s hall last evening was as ‘ predicted, a grand success. The floor was filled with dancers who tripped the light fantastic, to the music of Smythe’s, orchestra. Harry Ghermann acted as prompter. Literary Symposium. \ One of the most enjoyable, interest- ing and instinctive functions yet given : by the, Ladies of the Central Club was .ghe1diyeste’rday and an unusually enter- ' “October in the Revolution.” serve are, Mrs. -}S..,H. Watkins and Rev. Dr. Gerald H. Beard. " , ‘ given. AT THE BANKS. Result of the Elections at ‘the Several Banks in Town. The annual meetings of the different National Banks in town were held yes- teriay, and resulted in the following selection of ofiicers: CENTRAL BANK. The following board of directors was elected, the election of officers of the same being deferred: ' George M. Holmes, Eugene L. Boyer, Peter L. Cunningham, J. Thornton Prowitt, Stephen H. Holmes, Horace E. Dann, and James Cousins, Jr. FAIRFIELD COUNTY. The board of direct )l'S elected is as follows: Edwin O. Keeler, David H. Miller, F. St. John Lockwood, Ira Cole,Moses H. Glover, A. J. Meeker, Theodore E. Smith, Charles F. Tristram. At a subsequent meeting of the board the following gentlemen were elected: L. C. Green, Cashier; Charles E. Hoyt, Teller; Chester S. Selleck, Bookkeeper. NORWALK. The following board of directors was elected at the above bank: Ebenezer Hill, E. J. Hill. Edward Beard, E. K. Lockwood, John A. Osborn, D. W. Fitch, W. F, Bishop, J. C. Randle and O. E. Wilson. At a subsequent meet- ing of the board the following officers were elected: Ebenezer Hill. Presi- dent; E. J. Hill, Vice-President; H. P. Price, Cashier; J. P. Treadwell, Teller; A. W. Merrill, Bookkeeper, George L. Woodward, Clerk. CITY NATIONAL. The directors elect of the City Na- tional Banks of South Norwalk are: Robert H. Rowan, John H. Knapp, Tallmadge Baker, Josiah R. Marvin, Henry Seymour, John H. Ferris, Christian Swartz, Edwin H. Mathew- son, Samuel Grumman. mas'r' NATIONAL. ' The First National bank of South - Norwalk elected the following board of directors yesterday: Russell Frost, Alden Selmans, Alphonso Dibble,Peter L. Cunningham, Seth L. Grumman, Richard H. Golden. 0 use. BITTER Fouuo. Was Wandering About the Streets of ~ Brooklyn. Mrs. Henry Ritter, who disappeared from her home on Glenwood avenue, December 29, has been found. Last night Chief Vollmer received word from the Brooklyn police that she had been found wandering about the streets of Brooklyn on Friday night last, and sent to the Long Island State ‘hOSpital. - Mr. .Ritter was notified and this morning he lhad:Selectman Thomes communicate with the hospital authori- ties and ascertain if he could get her on Sunday next. If a favorable answer is received Mr. Ritter will go down Saturday night and return With her on Sunday. ._—-——.____._.—o 0 THE WHEELMEN’S CONTEST Leo Davis Appears as a Dark Horse and Leads the List. The wheelmen are thoroughly aroused over the GAznrrn’s offer to send one of them to Washington, on the occasion of President McKinley’s inauguration, and are canvassing the town for GA- znrrn ballots. - Yesterday Thomas Dunn led with Captain Wheeler of the Twin City, aclose second. To-day, however, Leo Davis appears as a dark horse and takes the lead. How long he will re- tain his present position remains to be seen. Another Premium. The following letter has been sent to the principals of the twelve public. schools of the town: NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 11, 1896. The Norwalk Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, ofi‘ers a prize of five dollars in gold for the best essa'y, writ- ten by a pupil of any of the public . schools of Norwalk. on the subjrerrilt, e contest is open to all, no restriction-be- ing made as to age. The compositions should be numbered, the principal of each school alone knowing the name of the writers among his scholars. Essays to be sent to Mrs. T. K. Noble, Regent, East avenue, Norwalk, April 15th. Prizes to be awarded May 1st. The judges who have kindly consented to M. E. Mead, Rev. Mr. It will be remembered that a prize of the same amount was ofi'ered last year, and won by ’Miss Bessie Raymond of the Center school. _ Itwould‘give us pleasure if you think it best to encourage your pupils to enter into this interesting competition. Yours sincerely, . " _ Do'rnASi'ONis PINNuo, Committee, D. A. R. . OYSTER ppwms. Annual Meeting Of the Connec- ticut Association in. ' Bridgeport. ~ Commissioner Swartz Flo-appointed. . The annual meeting of the Connecti- cut Oyster Growers’ association took place at Bridgeport yesterday after- noon at the Atlantic Hotet. The meet- ing transacted a great amount of busi- ness after careful consideration, and nearly all the decisions finally arrived at were unanimous. In opening the meeting, the Presi- dent, Henry C. Rowe of New Haven, recapitulated briefly the history of the Association, and advised free but cour- teous discussion among the members, a careful consideration of all questions which should come before the associa- tion, and then to abide onally by the decisions arrived at by vote. He appealed to the members to forget all personal differences, and to act in association matters solely for the gen- eral good of those engaged in the oys- ter industry. The committee on legislation made its report, which was discussed at great length by Messrs. Marshall E. Morris of Bridgeport, Henry P. Stage; of Strat- ford, D. C. Sanford of New Haven, Stiles Judson of Stratford, Stanley H. Loundes of Rowayton, Dr. Jacob May of Bridgeport, Alden Solmans of South Norwalk, 0. W. Bell of Rowayton, F. J. Beardsley of Stratford, W. J. Craw of Rowayton and George E. Lancraft ofNew Haven, and plans made with reference to future conduct. The re- port was unanimously adopted. Capt. I. E. Brown of New Haven, Mr. Herman E. Munsell of Rowayton, Mr. E. M. Prior of Stamford, and Capt. H. D. Pausch of Greenwich were ad- mitted to membership in the associa- tion. ' _ . The following officers were unani- mously elected for the ensuing year; President, Henry C. Rowe of New Ha- ven; vice president, Albert'J. Hoyt of South Norwalk; secretary, David C. Sanford of New Haven; treasurer, Henry P. Stagg of Stratford. Legislative Committee—Henry C. Rowe of New Haven, chairman; Allen Solmans of South Norwalk, Stiles Jud- son Of Stratford, Henry J. Lewis of Bridgeport, E. Frank Lockwood Of Cos Cob, Charles E. Palmer of Sound Beach, Dr. Jacob May of Bridgeport, Henry P. Stagg of Stratford, Dumon’d P. Merwin of Milford, Albert J. Hoyt of South Norwalk, David C. Sanford of New Haven, Marshall E. Morris of Bridgeport, George E. Lancraft of New Haven, Stanley H. Loundes of Roway- ton. Executive Committe—W. J. Craw of Rowayton, A. M. Prior of Stamford, W. I. Stevens of Rowayton, Thomas Cummings Of Stamford, F. L. Homan of New Haven. Auditing Committee—C. D. Parme- lee ofNew Haven, 0. F. Loundes of ROWayton, H. B. Lancraft of New Ha- ven. ‘ Pollution of Streams:—-Marshall E. Morris of Bridgeport, Dumond P. Mer-~ win of Milford, Henry J. Lewis of Bridgeport, H: B. Lancraft of New Ha- ven, C. W. Bell of Rowayton, L. S. Merris of Bridgeport, W. H. Hoyt of South Norwalk, E. M. Prior of Stam- ford. It was voted that the legislative cem- mittee be instructed to inform the gov- ernor that the Oyster Growers’ associa- tion endorses the candidacy for re-ap- pointment of Commisioner Swartz as shell fish commissioner. ~ The reports upon the oyster police expressed general satisfaction with the system and that it had proved a success. A SMALL FIliE. A Barn on the l-lubbell Estate Laid Low by a Fire Fiend. A small barn at the rear of the Hub? bell property on East avenue was “wiped” out by fire last night. An alarm was sent "in. from box 15 which was quickly responded to by the fire department. ‘ - The firemen worked manfully but in order to save the residence near by were forced to pull the burning frame of the building 'down and let the de- vouring element do its worst under re- strictions. . The premises were occupied by Pat- ent Commissioner Seymour and family, but at present are untenanted. The fire was evidently incendiary. The less will probably amount to $500. O Buckingham Post, G. "A. R.'wiiigiigiaé . Bdfi'alo,ll'a‘s_t night. .- a regular meeting .tcenight‘; Llcsuss REFUSED. The Remonstrantsin the Franklin Avenue License Application Sustained. Prosecuting Liquor Attorney Edward M. Lockwood was advised by the Coun- ty Commissioners this morning that the application to sell intoxicants at the sa- loon on. Franklin avenue formerly con- ducted by Thomas McMullen had been refused. The case had excited unusual interest and the hearings before the County, Commissioners in the matter brought out a great deal of testimony as against such license being granted, principally on the ground that the locality was an unsuitable one. No one objected to Mr. Hogan as a, proper person to conduct the place. It is understood that he will remove to Stamford. It is also hinted that an ex- saloon keeper on Main street will con- duct the place now owned by Mr. Hogan. ->—-———-——- Death of Mrs. Hadden. Mrs. Elizabeth Hadden died at her home at the corner of River and Wall streets this morning, aged about 46 years. The deceased was the widow of the late James Hadden, who for a num- ber of years conducted a 'saloori on Wall street and later purchased the Thomas building and opened what has since been known as the Prescott house. After her husband’s death she continued the place in partnership with her son John Hadden. K Mrs. Hadden was born in Eden- borough Scotland, and first came to Norwalk in the employ of the Ham- mersly family as a housekeeper, and enjoyed the confidence of the entire family. She made many friends all of whom Wlll regret to hear of her death. A son and daughter survive her. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. '1‘. K. Noble officiating. O AMUSEMENTS. “My Friend From India.” comes to Hoyt’s’ Theatre, Friday night, is said to be a well developed super- structure on an admirable foundation. The idea is new and the action brisk, full of surprises and mirth-provoking at all times. The witty lines and original situations are said to be as thick in this comedy as squares on Harlequin. It is certain that the presence of Donnelly and Girard and Miss Maud. Granger in the cast will give the farce all the ad- vantages of a first-class interpretation. “Coon Hollow.” “A Romance of Coon Hollow” is no clap-trap melodrama. It is natural and pastoral in its characters, with strong dramatic plot. The comedy is neat and refined, and it will be given here with the original New York cast. In the language of the New York Herald it is a “play with a plot and heart story.” The scenic effects are described as magnificent. “A Romance of Coon Hollow” will appear at Hoyt’s Theatre, Saturday, January 16, matinee and night. Joe Ott in “The Star Gazer.” Alarge audience attended the pro. duction of “The Star Gazer” by Joe Ott at Hoyt’s Theatre last night. The play abounds in many ludicrous situations which were heartily enjoyed by the audience. 'Many,bright and catchy songs are introducted during the performance, as are a number of specialties, allof which were ably ren- dared. \ The Pioneer Hook and Ladder com- pany is in receipt of an invitation to at- tend a dance to be given by the Eagles of Darien on January 27th. Buckingham Post, G. A. R. will meet to-night. Mrs. Gilbert was the victim of a sur- prise party last night at her home on the Rocks road. . The condition of Mrs. Simonds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Burr is reported as being critical and it is feared that she cannot long sur- vive. " 1 Mr. James M. Creagh is moving his rhousehold effects” from the Donovan building to the Banks place on Main street to-day. ‘ James Mofi‘att was fined $3 and costs this morning by Judge Hubbell, in de- fault of which he was sent to jail. Mof- fatt - claimed to hail from Tarrytown ’and was found asleep on a concrete walk bed at a West avenue residence. Alarge dinner in celebration of the transmission of electrical power from Niagara‘Falls to Bpfl'alo Was held in 1 Lb— PRESIDENT, ‘McKINLEY «WILL ‘ BE lNAUGURllTEll In ‘ WASHINGTON ON MARCH 4 ‘ DO YOU WANT TO BE THERE?- IF YOUIBEA MEMBER OF] WHEEL GLIlB YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO (ill lTTllE (iIZETTE’S EXPENSE. HUSTLE FOB VOTES AND WIN. President William McKinley, of Ohio, will be inaugurated at Washington, D. C, on the 4th of March. Extensive prep- parade the largest ever seen in the capitalcity. Thousands of visitors from all over the United States will be present to witness the‘g’rand spectacle. “My Friend from India,” which _;,,Wouldyou like .to be present and see the great sights . :If So, and are a member of any wheel club in Fairfield F,Cc'uinty, you are eligible to contest for the EVENING GAZETTE’E free excursion ticket to Washington. - OUR Pnorosmou. The EVENING GAZETTE will present to the member of any whee1 votes, at free ticket to Washington and return on the occasion of President McKinley’s inauguration. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. No one can contest for the EVENING GAZEI‘TE’S ticket unless. connected with this office, either directly or indirectly, are de- barred, and votes ,sent in for any employee, or for any relative of an employee, will not be counted. . THE VOTING. , . The winner will be determined by a vote of the readers of the EVENING GAZETTE, the voting to close at 8 o’clock p. m. Thursday, February 25th, 1897, and theresult to be ,an- nounced on Friday, February 26. In order to facilitate thegvoting and for the convenience of the voters‘the official ballot below will be printed in these columns every day, which is to be cutout, and the blank lines filled in by the voter, with the name of the candidate, the 'club of which he is a member, and his address, and sent to the GAZETTE office. ~ INAEGERATMN EE MeKIN ....... -MARCH 4th, l8971 d . g EVENING -:-r GAZETTE’S ' -:- FREE -:- TICKET. g mmmem Name Club N . Address yummswne i E l . THE, VOTE . Frank Smith, Orient. . Leo Davis. Twin City........... ........... .............................. ................. .\ 19 Thomas F. Dunn, Twin City...... .. . '. ............... .....-11‘ William A. Wheeler, TWinICity" ...... -... . . 9 George E. Allen, Alpha.. ............ .. 4 Ernest 0. Fleet, Twin City........-....... ............... _ 4 stations are now being made to make the civic and military club in Fairfield County receiving the highest number of a member of some wheel club in .Fairfield County. 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