sou ELISIIC FACTS. The Lr—XOW Committee Still Investi- gating Rubber Trust. [THE QUESTION or PRICES. Charles R. Flint, One of the Prominent Officers of the Company, Admits That He Knew" Little or Nothing of Its Methods and Affairs. NEW YORK, Feb. 18.——Mr. Charles R. Flint of the United States Rubber com- ' pany was recalled to the stand at the open- ing of the session of the legislative trust investigating committee today. ' He produced the certificate of organiza- tion of the United States Rubber company. The’information regarding the capitaliza- tion of the diflerent companies referred to yesterday, he said, was not in the posses- sion of his company, but he had sent to the Offices of the different companies for it. , He then produced data regarding the date and. place of organization of the different companies. The Myer Rubber company, he said, was organized with a capital» of $200,000; New Jersey Rubber Shoe com- pany. $200,000; New Brunswick Rubber company, $300,000; American Rubber company, $1,000,000; Boston Rubber com- pany, $200,000; Elk Candee company, $600, 000; Goodyear National Rubber Shoe company, $1,930,000; the Lycoming Rub— ber company, he thought, had $400,000; Rubber Manufacturing Selling company of Connecticut, $300,000. “Now for all the comparisons you have mentioned, how much capital stock of the United States Rubber company was ism sued?” asked Mr. Lexow. * “In round figures, $26,000,000. ” “How much of that stock was issued for the purchase of the Foster Rubber com- pany?” “There was no subdivision of the stock. The appraisers recommended a lump sum for the purchase of all those properties.” “In reaching the amount Of capital stock to be issued there must have been some ap- praisement of value Of each company. Can you tell what appraisement was made upon the Foster property?” “I cannot. That appraisement was made by the Simmons company. I have never had access to that information.” “Do you mean to say that you have no means of telling how much stock was is- sued tO each of these companies?” “I. do. I was not then thE treasurer 01 the company—was not even a member of the board of directors.” A Modest \Vitness. The chairman then tried to get him to admit that he was the leading spirit in the organization Of the United States Rubber company, but he would not admit it. This the chairman held to be for the reason 01 modesty only, and witness finally admit- ted, after much questioning, that he was very active in its organization and expect- ed to become one of its leading ofiicers. “Why was it that immediately after the issuing of stock, amounting to $25,000,— 000, the president of the Knickerbocker Trust company ceased to be treasurer and you were elected?” “Perhzfps because I was more familiar with the rubber business, I being an im- porter of crude rubber.” “Do you mean to say that you accepted that responsibility of handling those funds without inquiring into the legality of the issue of the stock?” “I depended upon the superior wisdom of my counsel.” “Did you not consider it suspicious that data regarding the value of these proper- . ties should be withheld from you by the committee on appraisement?” “No, I did not.” ”Did you ever know of a case where so much secrecy surrounded the appraise- ment Of the value of property upon which stock was to be issued?” The witness said he knew personally OI the details of the formation of no other similar combination. He admitted that the committee on appraisement had care- fully kept concealed from him the facts and figures upon which the appraisement was made. Hence his inability to give any more information upon that point. When asked whether he wished to testify that the members of the commit-tee still had possession of those figures, he replied that he did not; that they were in the archives of the United States Trust com- pany at New Brunswick. “Under your control as treasurer?” he Was asked. After a long series of questions he ad- mitted that he might when accompanied by another Officer of the company get ac- cess to them, they being deposited in safe deposit vaults. Flint Carries His Point. The only condition upon which the wit- ness would reply thereafter was by being allowed to give his explanation, and the . chairman was compelled to allow him to do so. Sometimes the chairman tried to ‘ stop him, when both witness and chair- man would be shouting at each other at the same time. ‘ “Did you not increase the price of rub- ber goods from 20 to 44 per cent immedi ately after the formation of the combina- tion?” asked the chairman. Mr. Flint said that he did not.know, but told about the hard times the rubbel companies had gone through, which, he said, would justify such an advance. “Did you not advance the price of rub- ber boots from $1.00 to $2.60 in the spring .of 1803?” He said that he never sold goods, was not .familiar with the details, never talked with a broker or buyer, and was in a dif- ferent line of business, when the chairman interrupted by saying that Mr. Flint had mentioned that fact 5:) times since called to the stand yesterday. He asked for a direct answer. _ As a direct answer. the witness made a ‘ speech about the improvements made In rubber boots since the formation of the combination and various improvements made in rubber goods, and this made Mr. Lexow more angry than ever. A Young Wife’s Peril. . OSWEGO, N. Y., Feb. 18.'—A shot was fired at Mrs. Daniel Maher, aged 18, while in her home, in OSWego Falls. She escaped being hit, although her shawl was burned. Sherlif Enos arrested her husband on sus- picion. - The parties have been separated. " Prominent Saratogian Dies Suddenly. S’ARATOGA, Feb. 18.——William H. Carr, aged 57, a prominent citizen of this place, dropped dead today. Cerebral apoplexy caused his death. A widow and two sons survive him. The “Knockout Drops" Hill. ALBANY. Feb. 18 —-By avote of 54 to 4-9 the assembly has wilt hzcnator Martin’s bill,_ making the zurrying of knockout drops a crime, one}. to the committee. (~, , AMUSEMENTS Hogan’s Alley. The lalk of New Yerk'is “Hogan’s Alley.” Manager Hoyt has secured thislaughing craze for his theatre for to night, and will present to his patrons Gilmore and Leonard and their funny company of comedians. , It has been the aim of the management in surround- ing his stars with a company to support them, to get the best, and to that end they have secured well-known artists. New music, special scenery and proper- ties are guaranteed to make Ibis pro- duction perfect in every detail. The Edison Vitascope. The ELllSUDlVllaficope and NOVUlIy CO. pally will be at Eoyt’s Theatre, Satur- day, February 20, exhibiting the nine- tee-nil: cenlury wonder-life motion pic- tures in re: junclion wfirh an excellent specialty rhuw. TWO grand exhibilions lUlIJDe admission. Popular prices, IO, 20 and 30 cents. _. ,_____.-._W Guilty and Sentenced. The following cases were (ll5[)OEI d of in the criminal side of the Superior court yesterday, the accused pleading guilty: Charles Fisher of Bridgeport, bur- glary, Dec. 17, fiveyeursin state prison. George Deming, John Pludu, John Wil- mol, burglary, eight months in jail. J0" sephPendergast, burglary, six months in jail. James ‘1‘. Ford, burglary, five years in stutefprieon. Barney Dufi'ey, theft of horse, two years in prison. All the above were from Bridgeport. James Tierney of Newtown, burglary, and was sentenced to prison for one year William Wright of Stamford, assault with intent to kill, five months in jail William Harris and Wisl'um Cree of \Vertporl, theft, three months in jail. The jury was then cmpannelled and the trial of those who pleaded not guilty hegemthe first case taken up being that of Frank Cannon who is charged with burglary. Doc—4 Experience is the Only True Test. F. A. Turner, Of the State Insurance Ofo lice, Salem, Ore, says: “Out Of the scores of cough medicines in the market there is only one I have any confidence in and that is Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. I make this statement after an experience of twelve years’ use of this valuable remedy. For coughs and colds it is splendid, but where its work is infallible is with children subject to croup. I keep it in my home at all times.” For sale by E. P. \Veed, Druggist. lioyt’s Theatre: Sat. Feb. 20th Elise: lilascope and Novelty lb. Exhibiting the 19th century wonder LIFE: MOTION ii: PIOTURES In conjunction with a :2 == excellent specialty show. TWO GRAND EXHIBITIONS FDR on: ADMISSION Popular Prices:—IO, 20, 300ts Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo‘s. ' ' -'- Hoyt’s Theatre. ‘ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IO. —— Special Engagement of -— IRELAN D’S KINGS, - :- - canon: and LEOIIIIRD Presenting the latest N ew York nonsensicality entitled Hogan’s Alley Supported byIa great company of Comediar s. Sore aming Situations Unique Climaxes, WEI-fluent Dialogues Pumas: — 25c, 50c. 75c. Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s stores. Fairlield Gounly National Bank 4! Wall_St.. Norwalk,’_'(‘onn. INCORPORATED. 1824. EDWIN O. KEELll-, President,‘. DAVIDIi. IuiLLEn, Vice-President, L. C. GREEN, Cashier. Capital, 260,000 EDWINZO. KEELER, Mossns H. GLOVER, DAVID E. MILLER, A. J. MEEHER. F. Br. J OHN LOCHwoon, THEODORE E. SmrH, IRA COLE, CHAS. F. TBISTRAM. Accounts 'of Manufacturers, lMerchauts, and Individualslsolicited. ' Safe Deposit Boxesfifree to Depositors. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK 26 WALL Silt, NORWALK. CORPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876. CAPITAL. " - - - - - - smear GEORGE M. HOLMES, President. E. L. BorEB, Vice-President. - WILLIAM A. Cunrrs. Cashier DIRECTORS : 6 GEORGE III. HOLMES, H. E. DANN, P. L. CUNNINGHAM, J. ’1‘. Paowrr'r E. L. Berna. , .l. Cousrxs. J 1).. ' discord Bay, Saturday. 0. H HOLMES, ' \ Major McKinley Recovering. CANTON, 0.. Feb. 18.-——Dr. Phillips left Major McKinley’s room today much pleased with the improved condition of his patient. “Major McKinley is decidedly better,” he said, “and able to be out of bed today. ” . 'General Shelby Buried. KANSAS CITY, Feb. lS.—The remains of the late General J. 0. Shelby were laid to rest in Forest Hill cemetery today with services befitting his station. The funeral was the most imposing everpheld here. RED ROUGH HANDS} l Itching, scaly, bleeding palms, shapeless nails, and painful finger ends, pimples, blackheads, Oily, mothy skin, dry, thin, and falling hair, itch- ing, scaly scalps, all yield quickly t6 warm baths I with Corrcnm SOAP, and gentle anointings; with CUTICURA (Ointment), the great skin cure." 1 >9 7 r— ’ In sold throughout the world. Per-tn Dunc mp CHEM. Cour.. Sole rops.. Boston. w “Bow to Produce Soft, White Hands," free. ITcHLuejuuogs W ______0 That you can save money by buying you1 Meats 11d Fish at ' I F. W. SMITH’S, '55 Main Slreel. Everything First Class. OPEN EVENINGS Mrs. MEAD’SHM mSGHUUL At Hillside -:- -:- new OEEN... ALL APPLICATIONS For admission should be made at Hillside. liLElll‘lNES. 'Pi'VWVWW We are the acknowledged leader in this branch of trade. NEW LAOE VALENTINES a. XVe invite special attention in their designs. We have the ideal of dainty elegance and beauty. NOVELTY VALENTINE'S -:- The assortment is exceptionally large, and is equally noticeable for the originality and tasteful ness of the designs. OOMIO VALENTINES -:- The complele and high quality of our line ofcomics, thoroughly fresh and up to date, include hits at all the latest fads and follies of the (15137.4 John T. Hayes, 5Main Street, - Norwalk. Window Glass. Odd Sizes Cut to Order. Putty in ‘Bulk, and I, 3 & 5 Pound Cans. Prepared Paint, Oils and Turpen- tine, Hardware & Housefu r n i s h- ings. H. H. WILLIAMS ‘7 Main St. SCHULTZ’S MARKET 5 RAILROAD PLAOE All) X x x X WASHINGTONST. BRIOOEX X X x A few of Our Bargains for This Week: ‘ —l— Fresh Shoulders - - 7c Smoked Shoulders ’ - — 70 Fine Mild Cure Bacon - - 10c Pork Roast - - - - 8c Home Made Sausage Meat . 100 ’Link Sausage - - ' - 8c Pure Home Rendered Lard 100 Leg Lamb - - — - -- l2c Leg Mutton - - - 100 HIS IS NOT ALL, a visit to either of our Markets will convince you that we know what people want and our prices are always RIGHT. FRESH FISH, ' 'OYSTERS MID OLIIS. -vrsu1§°huflfzs Jr; —— Our Success, is . Raving What Ihe People Wanl. T HE ‘33 V ENIN G ."G A’z EI‘TE v_ N Tlllllllll'l‘llN S'l‘lllli Norwalk, 001111. N. Y. Office, 442 Broadway- rns SILK. and - . naasscoon's IIOIISE. ewLawns, N ew Dimilics N ow Organdies New Lappel Mulls, Ilrcss Goods. .f‘ll/ ' .1 _ New Silks, l cw Laces, New Gloves aORESSGOOOS. * - - 10 l ieces all wool mixtures, 36 inches Wide. 2'50. 30 pieces all the latest shades and colors, 50c, 2 pieces $1.50 black/Drop d'ete, $1.00. I 10 pieces fine Broadcloth, 54 inches wile, for‘ tailor suits, in heliotrope, olive brown, myrtle, mode. and! black‘l $1.00. increase—and the the best kind of a at $1.00 per pair, SILIIS. 10 pieces fancy Silks for waist, 250. $1.50. 10 pieces India Silk, navy, heliotrope, and black, - 39 cents. 25 pieces Cameo Taffettas, all the shades of the prismatic colors, 690. 30 pieces all new, for waist. $3.50, $5 00 and You better buy your Summer Muslin Underwear now. The variety and prices are right, look at curs. one price, $3.00. In this department our sales. are steadily on the in our Glove department. We place on sale, Saturday, a complete new line 0;" Spring Colors, in 4-button glace, America. 4-button and 8-inch mousquitaire suedes, in black. Very superior quality, real value, $1.75, per pair, We Wlll not carry any ever, they all- must go, no matter whether they cost $10 or $12, all will go at 15 Black Capes, that were $4.50 to $7.00, all at GLOVES. Old saying that a satisfied customer is 11 advertisement, is more than realized guaranteed the Best Dollar Glove in JACKETS. - $6.50. No other prices. CRPES. LRCES. We have purchased for this season’s trade. and are now showing the largest line of Choice Laces and Colors ever seen in Connecticut. than regular value. Our Kitchen Department is now as it always has , been, complete. in all its details. The line comprises Orientals, Silks, and Valenciennes. in ‘white, cream and L ADIES’ WOOLE N WAISTS - butter colors, and the prices are guaranteed 1-3 les. $2.50. out white collar. CHILDREN’S CAPS. Coming on to spring the babies must have new caps. Our line is the largest we ever had. Gray, navy and black. all wool $1.25, with or with- 250 to Navy blue and black Se'rges, $2.50. Anything you want, at the right price. is the reason our Kitchen Department is successful,“ ~l‘ lH USIUN su Eur. Main" and Wall SS. .1 ' INSURE YOUR ..__..l_. PLATE GLASS Mutual Plate G as” usurancellom an p y . 'IN THE Room} 1, GAZETTE -'BUILDIN§ )" ‘9' /, v S" OF CONNECTICUT,E . 5 At HALF THE RATE Charged by other stock companies . ’ W. er emanation, 7 “ . magmas};
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