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THE ONL Y EIGHT-PA GE
ONE-CENT DAILY, IN THE WORWALKS.
Norwalk, Conn, Tuesday Evening. February 9, 1897.
Price One Cent
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GAZETTE’s BUREAU; )
709 EAST Cannon STREET, ;
WASHINGTON, FEB. 8‘.
DEAR GAZETTEI—Both branches were
inisession to-day.
o- o o
In the Senate, the Arbitration Treaty
with England was up and under pro-
longed discussion in executive session.
The bill creating a new judicial
district in Texas was passed over the
President’s veto.
o , o o .
In the House the Returns of the
Electoral vote of. the several states
were received. ‘
o o o .
It is now settled that the vote of
South Carolina will not be contested in
the joint conventiOn of Congress for
counting the electoral vote.
0 o o '
Senator'Sherman made an earnest
I plea for, and Senator Morgan against
the adoption of the Arbitration treaty.
o o 0
Three weeks only remain to this Con-
gress. Appropriation bills cause little
uneasiness for they can be speedily
passed, and besides no great harm
would follow, in view of the extra ses-
sion which is to be called for March,15,
if some of these bills failed to become
laws before March 4. ,.
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On Wednesday both housed of Con-
gress will go through the form of count-
ing and declaring the vote which will
make William McKinley the next Pres-
ident of the United States and Garret
A. Hobart of New Jersey vice-president
and president of the Senate.
Pursuant to the law of 1887, the Sen-
ate and House will meet in joint coven-
tion in the hall of the House at 1 o’clock
p.'m., and under a form of proceedings
prescribed by that law, the certificates
be sent from the several states will
opened, the votes cast by the elec-
tors for President and vice-president
’WIll be counted and the result will be
declared by'the'vice-president of the
‘ United States." "
o‘ o 0
Mrs. Morgan, wife of Treasurer Mor-
gan, sent a basket of flowers with her
compliments to ex-Queen Liliuokalani
u o o
The two Canadian Ministers visiting
Washington are. urging the advantages
which they think will result from a re-
ciprocity treaty with this country. .
o o o
The tariff Committee have made a
slight increase in tin plate, iron and
steel.
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The formal acceptance of Ex-Gov.
Long of Massachusetts of the Secretary-..
ship of the Navy, is telegraphed here
from Canton.
Oppose Mr. Babccck.
The County Commissioners came to
Norwalk yesterday to hear the remon-
strance against granting a license to
Frederick G. Babcock, the proprietor
of the Fairview Hotel at Rowayton.
Mr. Babcock last year paid for a full
liquor license for his place and con-
ductedarespectable hostelry and no
complaint was made upon this score.
He recently applied for a renewal of
his license and there came a remon-
strance signed by George W. Bryan,
Josephine Craw, Daniel. P. Weeks,
George A. Weeks, Edward Millspangh.
James E. Stevens and S. C. Heaton.
The remonstrants engaged Gen.Russell
Frost and J. Belden Hurlbutt to
appear for them. ' Yesterday the law-
yers were notprepared to go on with
the case and asked for a continuance
until February 20.
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NorWalkers in Danbury.
Captain A. A. Bette and wife, of
Norwalk, are guests of Augustus Hoyt.
, of Deer Hill avenue.
Mrs. E. W. Stuart, of Norwalk, is a
guest of her sister, Mrs. James E. Hayt,
on Deer Hill avenue.
Miss Fanny Clark, of Norwalk, is a.
guest of her sister, Mrs. Andrew Little,
of this city.—Danbury News.
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Professor Peck Dead.
Professor William E. Peck, of Pom-
fret, a well-known educator, principal
of the school bearing his name, died
yesterday from pneumonia. He was
fifty years of age and a graduate of
Trinity College. He..leaves a widow
and two children.
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Dangerous Ice Gorge.
An immense ice gorge is forming in
Derby, nest Zoar Bridge, and life and
property in that vicinity are seriously
menaced.
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Got a Little Mixed.
The grandiloquent young manof the
flour, in giving publicity to the fact
that Colonel Samuel Daskam is to
celebrate his golden wedding next
October, lets his Pegasus as usual, run
away with his facts, in the following
bad break:
“At South Norwalk, then 01d Well.
S. E. Olmstead, now deceased, and
Mrs. Ollmstead. now residing with her
daughter,Mrs. Coolidge,of High street.
boarded the train. They had been
married the same morning, and were
also bound for New York’s capital, to
spend their honeymoon.”
As the “trains” did not start until a
year later, it was probably the old
steamer Cataline, commanded by Capt.
Curtis Peck, that Mr. and Mrs. Olm-
stead boarded. ..
A reference to the old GAZETTE files,
under date of Wednesday, October 6,
1847, we find the following interesting
record:
At St. Paul’s church on Monday
morning, by Rev. Dr. Mead, S, E.
Olmstead to Rebecca G. oldest daugh-
ter of J. Camp, Jr.
In the GAZETTE of Oct. 13, 1847, ap-
pears the following: v ‘
In New Haven on the 4th inst, Mr.
Samuel Daskam. Jr. to Miss Arietta M.
Rogers, late of Utica, N. Y.
In the GAZETTE’S issue of December
6, 1848. we find the following lively bit
of ancient history:
THE cans.
Thanksgiving day was the advent of
another important era in our village’s
history. The Locomotive whistle star-
tled our sober citizens with the reality
of an almost instantaneous transition
from staid monotony to the “noise and
confusion” of a great business empor-
ium. The railroad wnich a short time
since was :the subject of all sorts of
ridiculous speculations. is now actually
completed from New Haven to Nor-
walk and the car of commerce now
daily rolls her iron wheels around Our
pleasant and go-ahead village. The
steamboat has changed her hours so as
to meet the trains and we shall soon
present a very. enlivened appearance
for a “small place.” '
In the steamboat adv. of the same
date as the above, this paragraph ap-
pears:
Stages will be in readiness at the
Landing to convey passengers to West-
port, Southport, Fairfield, Bridgeport,
Danbury, Ridgefield, New Canaan,
Wilton, Stanwich and Middle Pattin.
The Railroad was opened through
from New Haven to New York, Dec.
27, 1848.
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Central Club.
The Central club’s art function last
night was of exceptional interest. Mrs.
G. Willis White, Miss Brockway and
Mrs. F. J. Curtis, were the managing
spirits of the delightful occasion.
A large audience was present despite
the vile weather and was well paid for
its attendance.
Mrs. Parsons read a paper descriptive
of her trip abroad a year ago.
Mrs. Horace L. Hubbell and Signor
Tipaldi, on mandolins accompanied by.
Prof. Gibson on the piano gave a rare
musical treat. '
Mrs. I. S. Keep gave a selection for
the “Dodge club,” Miss Sally Betts
a piano solo and Mr. Frank Comstock
a vocal solo. Miss Littlejohn’s violin
solo, Miss Wood accompanist, was a
rare gem. Every one felt proud that
Norwalk could furnish such high musi-
cal talent.
Mrs. E. H. Hotchkiss loaned a num-
ber of most interesting photographs.
Abountiful lunch was served in the
.member’s room.
Here Mrs. T. I. Raymond presided, I.
aided by Mrs. H. A. Matthewson. The
painted bowl of cofl'ee frappe was an
object of general admiration and atten-
tion. . .
Flowers, and colored papers over the
gas jets gave an added beauty to the’
every way delightful occasion.
First Congregational Church.
Ladies Prayer meeting at the Chapel
to-morrow, at 3:30 p. in. subject,
“I‘houghtfulness for Others.”
On Thursday evening a Missionary
Concert will be held in the Chapel,
There will be a meeting of the Cen-
tral Union of King’s Daughters held in
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the Chapelbn Saturday at3:30 p. m.‘
The Ministering Circle King’s Daugh-
ters, will meet in the church study at
2.30 next Saturday afternoon.
This Week at St. Paul’s.
This afternoon the Altar society meets
at the Chapel; Daughters of the King,
this evening; Ladies Society to-mor-
row afternoon, Choir rehearsal, Friday
evening; Industrial classes, Saturday
afternoon. ~
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Drowned in the Naugatuck.
Thomas, the fourteen year old son of
John Lawlor, while playing on the
trestle near the Ansonia depot at 5
o’clock last evening, fell into the river
and was drowned. .
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—500 pounds Babbitt metal for sale
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WON TH_E1R__HEARTS.
Nettie Hall Adopted by Mr.
and Mrs. Francis Beers.
Her Adeption Approved by Judge Tall-
madge.
The second adoption case in, this
county under the law passed in 1895
was confirmed yesterday by Judge Tall-
madge of the Bridgeport Probate court.
This law gives the County commission-
ers, with consent of the selectmen of a
town and by order of the Probate court,
power to grant the full adoption of a ,
child. -
Nettie Hall, aged'12 years of Bridge-
port, was committed to the County
home over seven years ago when it was
located in Stratford. She was the
child of a mother who was not consid-
ered a proper person to have charge of
her. Her father was dead. The young
child developed into a bright girl, and
about three years ago was taken into a
family of Francis and Susan Beers of
this city. ‘
She won her way into the hearts of
her temporary guardians and recently
they asked for permission to adopt her.
The Commissioners consented, and the
board'of Charities whose powers are
identical with those conferred upon se-
lectmen in other towns, gave their per-
mission in writing. Judge Tallmadge
yesterday approved the adoption.
THE WHEELMEN’S CONTEST
The Contestants Holding Back for, the
Final Struggle.
The contest for the GAZETTE’S inau-
gural trip does not change to-day,
all of the contestants apparently hold-
ing back‘ their votes for the final strug-
gle. George Allen of the Alpha club'
has a commanding lead in the balloting
to-day.
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Col. Sheridan’s Sfafl‘.
Colonel James Sheridan, who has
succeeded General Frost to the com~
mand of the Fourth regiment, C.. N. G.
has made appointments on his staff as
follows:
Fred J .Breckbill of Bridgeport, regi-
mental adjutanl; Sergeant Bradley,
formerly of Company B, to be inspec-
tor of small arms practice, with rank
of captain, in place of Captain Holly
of Stamford, promoted to brigade stafi“;
Rev. J. W. Gill, Bridgeport, chaplain;
Walter Stapleton, Bridgeport, pay-
master, with rank of first lieutenant;
George B. Cowell, Bridgeport, promo-
ted to surgeon, with rank of major;
Dr. H. F. Bromlee, Danbury, assistant
surgeon; Quartermaster Everitt Noyes,
Stamford, is to be retained on the stafi'.
Sergeant Major Robert G. Mitchell
of the Fourth regiment, has been ap-
pointed by General Frost, mounted
orderly of the brigade, with rank of
sergeant.
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Recent Deaths.
Mrs. Emma. Brower wife of Henry A.
Saunders, died at her home on East
Cliff street yesterday afternoon, aged
33 years. The-funeral will be attended
on Thursday.
Edward Brady, notice of whose ill-
ness has appeared in these columns
died at his home on Grand street this
morning. The deceased was a batter
by trade and had many friends who
will mourn his death. ‘
Miss Fuller, a well known nurse died
this morning at the residence of Frank.
W. Woodward where she had been car-
ing for sick ones for some weeks past.
Minister-ing for others in their illness
she gained friends who will never for-
gether as long as their lives may last.
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A New Rector Called.
The vestry of St. John’s Episcopal
church of Stamford has extended a call
to the Rev. Edwin S. Rousmaniere of
Grace Episcopal church of New Bedford,
Mass, to become rector of the church
in that city. St. J ohn’s church has
been without arector since the death
of the Rev. Dr. William Satlock, March
2, last year. The church has been
noted for its long rectorship. there hav-
ing been only five ministers in charge
since it was established, over 150 years
ago. St. John’s church is one of the
largest in the diocese.
Consumption Decreasing.
Accordingto Dr. Abbot, of the Mas-
sachusetts Board of Health, the death
rate from consumption is decreasing in
a very satisfactory manner, especially
among women.. He attributes the im-
provement to out-door work among the
people and the healthful exercise gained
by cycling. -
~13 GAZETTE .a’: will pay you. .
HERE AND THERE.
An, Epitome of Happenings of
Interest to the Public.
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil,
' By the way who is “Captain A. J.
Wilson ?”
Seventeen roadsters were given lodg-’
ing at the Hotel Howard last night.
The Daughters of the King of st.
Paul’s church will meet this evening.
The Knights of Columbus held a rez-
ular.meeting last night as did Concord.
Division, S. of T.
The Pequonnock basket ball team
goes to Stamford tonight and expect to
return with the brush.
——500 pounds Babbitt metal for sale
at this office.
Miss Grace Easton of Brooklyn and
formerly of Norwalk, is visiting Miss
Clara Marvin of East Nor walk.
;It is expected that the Norwalk Mills
Which have been shut down for several
days for repairs will start up again on
Monday next.
Miss Mamie McCarthy and Patrick
Quinlan were married at the Parochial
residence of St. Mary’s, Sunday even-
ing. . '
Miss Jane Goodwin who has been ill
at the home of' her brother Philip
Goodwin on Spring Hill is reported as
being better.
The Sewing society of Buckingham
. Post Relief corps will meet at the home
of Henry Stanton on Orchard street
this afternoon.
The lunch given at the Central club
by, the Ladies of Grace church on the
day of the Cyclone netted them about
4 $125.,de spite, theragingstorm.
George Hunter of East avenue, who
is pursuing a course of study in Chicago,
has been quite seriously ill with grip:
but is now convalescent.
A large number of bat manufacturers
in Danbury and Bethel think favorably
of introducing automatic sprinklers in
their factories for fire protection.
—500 pounds Babbitt metal for sale
at this office. ,
Chicago business men after talking
.with Major McKinley, report the Pros--
ident-elect in favor of a Department of
Commerce and Industry with a Tarifl'
Bureau. »
Mrs. Emily B. isMathews doing a
splendid business in the real estate line.
As a real estate hustler Mrs. Mathews
is away and far ahead of some of her
competitors.
By invitation of Greenwich Farmers’
Club, the Connecticut State Broad of
Agriculture and the Experiment Sta-
tions, will hold an Institute in Ray’s
Hall, Friday, February 19th.
The Sunday-school Bible Class,
taught by Rev. Mr. Mackenzie on
Tuesday evenings meets in Grace
church during February, and will ap-
pear there this evening. -
Admiral Bunce’s fleet arrived ofi'
Charleston after a terrible experience
in the gale of Friday night; four lives
were lost,eight_men were badly injured,
and damage was done to all the ships.
~$50 in gold given free April 2d by
A. H. Hoyt & Son. Ticket with each
500. Biggest line Ladies $2.00 shoes
in town. F 6 1w
Itis reported that the Bridgeport
Standard Association has purchased
the plant of the Bridgeport Union.
If this be true it is safe to say that the
Union will be even better than ever
before, and it was to all appearance up
to date. It was and is a newsy sheet,
Speed the Union.
Union-Prisoners of War.
George Q. Whitney, secretary of the
UniOn Ex-prisoners Of War Association
of Connecticut, announces that the fif-
teenth annual meeting of that organiza-
tion will be held in Grand Army Hall,
Cheney building, Hartford, at 10:30 a.
m., Monday February 22. A 'dinner
will be served and all who expect to
attend are requested to inform Secret
‘tary Whitney. whose address is No. 4
Summer street, Hartford, as early as
February\15. ’
T. G. L. C. _
The T. G. L.C will hold a cobweb
party at the Central club on Friday
evening, February 12th. , ,
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PRESIDENT , I .
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WILL BE! 1|NAUGURATED AT ,1 ‘
‘ WA§HINGTON ON MARCH
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DO YOU WANT To BE THERE?
IF You in“ IIEIIIIIEII or II WHEEL oLIIIi Youjkilir
‘ ELIGIBLE TO so AT THE GAZETTE’S EXPENSES
HUSTLE FOB VOTES AND WIN. I
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 presentito witness the grand spectacle. ‘ h >
Would you like to be present and see the great sight‘i
"If‘so, andiare a member of any 'wheel club in Fairfield
County, you are eligible to contest for the EVENING GNZETTE’S' '
free excursion ticket to Washington. '
OUR PROPOSITION,
The EVENING GAZETTE will present to the ,member of any wheel
club in Fairfield County receiving the highest number of
votes, a free ticket to Washington and return on the occasion
of President McKinley’s inauguration.
‘ WHO ARE ELIGIBLE.
No one can contest for the EVENING GNZE-I'TE‘S ticket unless
a member of some wheel club in Fairfield County. Anyone
connected with this office, either directly or indirectly, is. 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. V m.
Thursday, February 25th, 1897, and the result to be an-
nounced on Friday, February 26. I
In order to facilitate the Voting and for the .convenienc’e of:
the voters the official ballot below will be printed in these
columns every day, which is to be cut out, 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. .
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INAE’GEEATICN OF MEKINEEY.
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THE VOTE.
George E. Allen, Alpha.. ........................... - ......... . .......... . ..... . ..... . 1 244 I i Q:
William A. Wheeler, Twin City .......... . ........ ..................... ...... 1,058 ' -
R. F. Cotter, Alpha. ...... ' .................. . ..................... ' - . " ' ’
Leo Davis. Twin City. .. ,
William Gunther. Orientf ......
Thomas F. Dunn, Twin City..
Frank Smith, Orient .........
Ernest C. Fleet, Twin City...............'. ......................................... . .......
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