t Vol. VII1 Whole N0. 1535 NATIONAL CAPITAL. ‘ Senators Expect the Arbitra- tion Treaty to Finally ‘ _ Pass. Virginia Contested Election Case. Gazs'rrn’s BUREAU, 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON. JAN. 20. DEAR GAzsrrn:——Both House's were in session to-day. o o o In the Senate Mr. Turpie continued his speech against the Nicaragua Canal bill and the bill appropriating five mil- lions for a new'custom house in New York was passed. . 0 0 O In the House the day was consumed in. the Virginia contested election case. 0 o 0 Secretary Olney- appeared before the Sen ate Committee on Foreign relations and explained the Anglo-American treaty for general arbitration. . ' o o 0 General Horace Porter. who is men-_ tioned among the possibilities as Secre- tary of War, was at the Capitol yester- day afternoon. He was in conference with numerous Senators. . o o o The republican senators were greatly delighted when the news came to-day of the re-election of Senator Pritchard of North Carolina, as his election is supposed to make a majority in the Senate for the new tariff bill, a certain- ty, as he is a strong protectionist. It is also asserted that Senator Jones of Nevada will act with the republicans on tarifl questions. 0 o o Senators expect the arbitration treaty to finally pass with some needed amend- ments, but say it is sure to be disap- pointing to those who imagine that an era of uniVersal peace will be inaugu- rated the day after its ratification. o o 0 Gen. Stewart L. Woodford’s name is still freely used as New York’s selection for the Cabinet. 00 NEW CHAPLAIN. Rector Gill, of St. Luke’s, Bridgeport, to Succeéd Rev. T. K. Noble. Among the appointments of Col. Sheridan, which will be announced - within a few days, will be that of Rev. John W. Gill, of Bridgeport, as chap- lain of the Fourth Regiment, to succeed Rev. Thomas K. Noble, of this city. Rev. Mr. Gill,is the rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church. Mr. Gill at present holds the title of chaplain on the ex. ecutive staff of the Army and Navy club. . Tribune Almanac. The Tribune Almanac for 18:17, now out, is breezy, thoroughly up to date, and a strong and valuab‘P number. Political platforms occupy rther more space than usual, the past year having been prolific in platforms, and at least ' adigest is given of every one of the national and state creeds of 1896. Elec- tion returns are fully presented, with names-of the new Members of Congress and Senators, and all the usual variety of statistics on finance, trade, agricul- ture, coinage, banking, etc, etc.’ 0 Death of M_rs.A. H. Gibbs. Ann Eliza, wife of Augustus Gibbs, formerly of Norwalk, died in Bridge- port yesterday morning, in, the 55th year of her age. The funeral will be attended from her late home on Nor- man street to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Her death will be learned with sincere regret by the scores of friends shehad in this city, by whom she was greatly loved and respected. .———-—————-—4- The Stone Crusher. _. The stone-crusher recently purchased I by the selectmen will probably be set at work early in the spring, at what is known as Blue Mountain. Next week, - canditions being favorable, men who are receiving help from the town will be set at work getting out stone with which to feed the crusher and at the same time earning the money with_ ‘ , which to feed themselves and families. And let the good work go ‘no. '——<+>——~r — ‘ A Meriden Appetite. A Meriden man named, but never mind his name, has an unheard of apps- tite for strong drink. He swore yester- day, in the police court of that city that he bought six dozen bottles of beer and half a gallon of whiskey for his own use and he also swore he never drank except on Sunday. \_._ THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE 0NE4CEIiZT DAIL GRAND @ch MEETS. Mayor Arthur C. Wheeler ls Elected Grand lunior , ' Deacon. ' Increased Membership Reported. The leading Masons of the grand lodge of the state met in session at New Haven yesterday. At the evening ses- sion the attendance was over 300. The principal address was delivered by Grand Master James H. Walsh. At to-day’s meeting the important business of the session will be trans- acted when the lodge will decide about constructing an orphanage in connec- tion with the Masonic home at Walling- ford. The work of the.lodge for the past year has been as follows: Initiated 691, passed 691, raised 693, reinstated 34, stricken from the roll 204, died 281, total number of members 16.813, ex- empted from grand lodge dues 13,199, gain from last year 181. The lodges which have done the largest amount of work are: .Hartford, 88, which has rated 37; Hiram No. 1, New Haven, 30; St. John’s, Norwalk, 33; Harmony No. 20, 29; Wooster No. 79,-25;Brainerd,25; Union 21. Nine lodges have not done any work. Thirty-six report an increase in mem- bership and 14 lodges report the same number of members as last year. 'The lodges having the largest num- ber of members are Hiram No. 1,’ 752; St. John No. 3, 531; St. John No. 4, and Wooster, 571; Hartford No. 88, 530. The average membership is 153. At the evening session of the Grand lodge the following named ofiicers were elected. Grand master, George A. Koes, Nor-_ wich; deputy grand master, Frank W. Havens, Hartford; grand senior ward- en, Gecrge G. McNeil, Greenwich; grand junior warden, John O. Rowland, Fair Haven; treasurer, Miles W. Graves, Hartford; secretary, John H. Barlow, Shelton; grand senior deacon, Fred 8. Stevens, Bridgeport; g'rand junior deacon, Arthur C. Wheeler, Norwalk. THE coUIIITv HOMES. Apparent Undercharge of Over 700 Days in the Fairfield County Home. The state auditors of public accounts, James A. Jones and E. Livingstone Wells, in their report to the Governor, sharply criticise the methods in vogue in the County homes of the state. The report makes no specific charges, but it speaks loudly against the manage- ment of these institutions, and of course reflects more or less upon the County commissioners. The auditors do not say positively that there are errors, but simply on account of the insufficiency of the records are unable to approve them. In Fairfield county they find the greatest apparent error, an under- charge of over 700 days. Good Service. There has been a large falling off in the receipts of the trolley roads in the state this season. The cause is said to be the hard times, as the people have ‘not the money to expend in riding to and from their destination. This is true in this city as in other places but it is not true that as in other places the working force is being reduced. Here in Norwalk the service is of the best and exactly as good as if the patrona‘ was double what it now is. «H Addition to the Hospital Fund. After settling up the incidental expen- ses attending the giving of the recent Grand Concert at the let Congregation at church in aid of the Hospital fund, it is found that 35110 are left, to be placed to the credit of the building fund. The Misses Lane and Camp, can con- gratulate themseves upon the success of the enterprise they did so much to organize and carry'through, for “sweet charity’s sake.” ' Broke Down. Asafarmer was driving along East avenue yesterday afternoon with a load of feed, and when in front of H. A. Sturges’ place his wagon broke down. Charles Sturges loaned him another wagoninto which the feed was trans- ferred and the man continued on his way. ...____——-—— Not in It. It is stated on the authority of the Hartford Courant that Senator Joseph R. President McKinley’s cabinet. As‘the Senator has an important interest in the Courant, it undoubtedly speaks with authOrity. Hawley will \not be a member of. Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, January 2|, 1897. HIT WITH A BRICK. Mrs. Mary Walsh “Done-up” by Mrs.“ Mary Gambin on 4 “Battle Bow.” The Former Makes Complaint. This morning, Mrs. Mary Walsh with a tale of woe and a badly bruised face visited the office-of Prosecuting Attor- ney Gregory and preferreda complaint of assault against Mrs. Mary Gambin. Both women live on Railroad Place, more frquently called “Battle Row” and located near the Consolidated freight depot in this city. Rows are of frequent occurrence at thislpoint but as a rule they are con- fined to the “gentlemen” part of the inhabitants and take place “after hours” or when the sun goes down. The fracas this morning was in the full light of Old Sol, the employees at the freight office and a few children, and was a lively one while it lasted. Mrs. Welch’s side of the story is that the quarrel was unprovoked on her part. Whether or not that be true it was very much in evidence that she was no match for her adversary. Her face was badly scratched, both eyes were ornamented in a rich purple and black, and her face altogether had the appear- ‘ ance of having been struck by a pile- driver. ‘ She also complained of a pain in her side caused she said by being hit with a brick hurled at her by Mrs. Gambin, “and she would have killed me,” said Mrs. Walsh, “if it hadn’t been for Mr. Gould who came and pulled her off my prostrate body as she sat on me and thumped me with a big stick and her fist. Oh dear, when my husband comes home and sees my face, he will kill that Gambin woman sure.” A warrant was sworn out for Mrs. Gambin’s arrest which Chief Bradley served and placed the alleged aggressor in the lock-up. She will be given a hearing in the Town court to-morrow morning at which time another com- plexion may be placed on the affair but it will in no wise change the complex- ion of Mrs. Welch’s bruised, swollen, and discolored face. .0. SKATING AT STAMFORD. Connecticut Championship Won by McClave ‘ of Portchester. The three days’ championship meet- ing under the auspices of the National Amateur Skating Association of Ameri- ca began at the Cove Pond, yesterday afternoon. The meeting was managed by W. H. Robertson of the Outing Athletic Club, who also acted as starter. John J.Dixon of the Metropolitan Asso- ciation of the Amateur Athletic Union was referee. _ There were four events on the pro- gram for the opening day. all of which were confined to amateurs. The event of the afternoon was the twenty-five miles championship of Connecticut. which brought out five starters. Sum- maryr— One Mile Novice, Amateur—Won by Charles McClave 0f Portchester; J. Halvorsen of Cornwall, second; I. Worth of Staten Island, third. Time, 3:19 3.5. Half Mile, Boys Under 15—Won bv LeRoy Sec of Brooklyn, N. Y; E. Bell of Stamford, second; A. Y. Sarony of New York City, third. Time, 1:46 1-5. Two Miles Handicap—Wen by B. Mc- Partlan of Verplancks, N. Y, (scratch); A. Y. Morgan of New York .City (65 yards), second; T. Cooney of Cornwall (scratch), third. Time, 6:17. Twenty-five Miles, Championship of_ Connecticut—Won by C. McClave of Portchester; A. P. Miller of Stamford, second; J. Ennis, jr.,of Stamford,third. Time, 1:41:52 15. —. >——————— Ministers Want Reformatory. Representative Griffing of Hartford, presented in the House yesterday the memorial of ministers all over the state; in favor of the state reformatory. . It is signed by Bishop Williams of the Epis- copal church, BishOp Tierney of the Roman Catholic church and over 300 ministers in the state. O. Greenhouses Burned. The large greenhouses on the Lang- don property were completely destroyed by fire last night, entailing a loss of several thousand dollars. They were near Mr. Woodbury G. Langdon’s beauliful summer rdsidence on Half Mile Island; East Norwalk. 9. Mrs. James Scofield of Belden ave- nue, entertained the sewing society of the Methodist church yesterday after- ‘noon. - ‘ ‘ ~ IN THE LEGISLATURE. Thejcint assembly at noon yesterday ratified the election of Orville H. Platt to the United States senate for six years. The senate received a number of im- portant bills,all of which were referred to the, proper committees. One of these that is very likely to stir up con- siderable discussion throughout the state was introduced in the house by Representative Grilling of Hartford, to tax all church property. I x x x Gen. Frost of Norwalk presented a bill providing that in cases of action for the recovery of bounty, plaintiff shall not give bonds for costs upon appeal. If the defendant shall settle with the plaintiff, and the charges of the plain- tiff’s attorney shall remain unpaid, the attorney may enter judgment against the defendant,and execution shall issue therefor. ' x x x Two members of the house. Messrs. Frisbie of Farmington and Barnes of Sherman, voted for the third time for the election of Senator Platt. Their previous votes were in 1879 and 1895. , x x x ‘ Senator Keeler presented‘a resolu- tion appointing General Charles Olm- sted of Norwalk an auditor of public accounts. It was referred to the com- mittee on finances. 0 THE WHEELMEN’S coansr George Allen Increases His Lead in the Race. ’ George Allen further increases his lead in the race for the GAZETTE’S Washington inaugural trip, to-day, and Robert Cotter advances to within one vote of the hundred mark. ' The race is young yet and a dark horse may come forward at any time and contest with the leaders. 0 Looking for His Brother. Robert McCullom of Hartford was in town yesterday trying to find so me trace of his brother A. McCullom who left his home some weeks since. The missing man was described as having a smooth face and blonde hair and wore a blue coat and brown hat. He was last heard of in New Rochelle and is thought to be tramping his way home. Although money was sent to that place to pay his railroad fare home he left before it reached him. A Weary Wanderer. Officer Morehouse last night found a woman named Mary Smith wandering aimlessly about the streets, and placed her in the station house out of the chil- ling atmosphere. It was learned that she belonged in Wilton. The local se- lectmen will see that she is provided for, and have already advised with the Wilton authorities in the matter. NEW CANAAN. Miss Ella Titus has returned home from a visit with friends in New Jersey. Arthur Sniffen, who has been visiting friends in Branchville, has returned to his home here. ’ Town Clerk James R. Mead and Mrs. Mead of Greenwich have been the guests of Comptroller B. P. Mead. Warren Bros. are drilling the mem- bers of the amateur minstrel company, who will give an entertainment in the Nichols’s Opera house, this evening, Jan. 21. Attorney Joseph A. Gray of Norwalk has brought a suit for $1,000 damages against Solomon M. Lockwood and John H. Davidson of this place to satis- fyaclaim preferred by Fillmore Os- born for assault and malicious prose- cution. - CHESTNUT HILL. The Finch Brothers had the fire in- surance adjuster out yesterday to try and get an allowance for their burned up load of hay and ruined wagon, both of which were insured, while in the barn. The adjuster is said to have pro- tested that his company never paid a loss‘that occurred to property on the highway, that was insured only in the barn. The Finch Brothers insisted that as both hay and wagon were in- sured against loss by fire, they could not see what difference it could make to the company in what exact spot the fire should occlur,and finally announced that they should be satisfied with noth- ing less than to. have the insurance company at least give them a new "wagon. . There is nothing slow about ”battle row.” It has its Gould, its Langtry, its Paderewski and its» free fights every . day in the week. Y [N THE. WORfVALKS. Cent ' Price One PRESIDENT .~ _ WILL BE I-IIIIucunIITEII llT WASHINGTON on MARCH 4 . IIII YOU WANT TO BE THERE? IF YOU AREA MEMBER OF A WHEEL CLUB YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO GO AT THE GAZETTE’S EXPENSE. NUSTLE FOB VOTES AND WIN. President William McKinley, of Ohio,will he inaugurated at Washington, D. C, on the 4th of March. Extensive prep- arations are now being made to make the‘civic and military parade the largest ever seen in the capital city. Thousands'of visitors from all over the United States Will be present to witness the grand spectaCle. Would you like to be present and see the great sight? If so, and are a member of any wheel club in Fairfield County, you are eligible to contest for the EVENING GAZETTEIS free excursion ticket to Washington. ' V A OUR. PROPOSITION. . The EVENEITG GAZETTE Will present to the member of any wheel club in Fairfield County receiving the highest number of 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 GAZETTE’S ticket unless a member of some wheel club in Fairfield County. Anyone 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 the result to be an- nounced on Friday, February 26. In order to facilitate the voting and for the convenience of 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. I awmmmmsnwswnan» -- -;-> - '- § inaueunnnion or McKmh. s as: g t ans g Address as M's-OW”— THE VOTE. q. . -. MARcI-I 4th, l897 4- _> ,, EVENING -:- GAZETTE’S -:-. FREE -:- TICKET. Name mmnmm Club 30; George E. Allen, Alpha.-......._ ............ . ............................... . ......................... 479 William A. Wheeler, Twin City ...... ......................................... . ........ . ..... 364 R. F. Cotter, Alpha ........ ................................... . ........... . ................ ' ........ . 99 Leo Davis. Twin City .. ........................... ................ . 19 Thomas F. Dunn, Twin City .... 11 Frank Smith, Orient ........ ‘ ................................................ . ..... . 6 Ernest C. Fleet, Twin City.............. ............. ................ . ...... . 4 William Gunther, Orient-Itadte-osarcno-rslants-Ileana. ,Iavsllazaranaouuoaavuosovelhsssvallaaaaouugga 3 e ' ‘ . . ' I the voters the official ballot below will be printed in these I f I. 2‘. \ MCKINLEY ‘
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