if VENI THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT .DAIL Y IN THE WORWALKS. m Norwalk, Conn, Thursday EYening, March ll, 1897. 1 Price One Cent Vol. VII Whole N0. 1569 Monument. Robert G. Blaine, Brother of the.Late James G. " Blaine, Dead. Crowds Still Calling at the White House. GAZETTE’S BUREAU, 1 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON, MARCH. 10. l DEAR GAZETTEt—The crowd was on hand as early as usual at the White House. It was a bright sunshiny morn- ing, and that tended to increase the enthusiasm of those who were on hand, as it did to swell the crowd. o o o The attraction at the State Depart- ment this morning was the interchange of introductions between Secretary Sherman as the premier of the Republic and the representatives of foreign powers, resident in Washington. This is a formality always observed at each change of the administration. Every foreign government represented in: the diplomatic corps had its ambassador present. - o o o In one of the basement windows Of the White House this morning' were seen two fine pumpkin pies, apparently fresh from the kitchen oven. It was in the most perfect harmony with the condition of affairs upstairs, where there were several hundred able-bodied men making the rush of their lives for the pie counter. ' o o 0 At the Senate to-day the Vice Presi- dent laid before the Senate a-commun- ication from Gov. Bradley of Ken- tucky, setting forth that he had ap- pointed Andrew T. Wood as Senator from that State, the appointment to be in force until the next meeting of the ' legislature and until the election of a Senator. o o 0 Gen. Russell Hastings, of the Ber- muda Islands, awarm, personal friend and comrade of President McKinley, was knocked down in front of the Treasury at noon to-day by a wagon. He was taken to the Emergency Hos- pital with a broken leg. Herwas just returning from bidding the President farewell before his de- parture for his home when the accident occurred. Gen. Hastings was an officer in the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteers, Major McKinley’s regiment, and is now the ranking officer among the survivors. He came from his plantation in Ber- muda to witness the inauguration. As soon as President McKinley heard . of Gen. Hastings’ injury, he jumped into his carriage and rode down to the Emergency Hospital to see him. 0 o 0 Mrs. Rita. Lescade de Ruiz, widow of Dr. Ruiz, who was murdered recently ina Cuban prison has arrived in the city. She is accompanied by her five children. Mrs. Ruiz is positively convinced that her husband was liru‘aily murdered by his prison guards in me tmtigation of Weyler’s men. She will lay her case . before Secretary Sherman. . o o 0 Robert Gillespie Blaine, who was the last surviving'brother of the late James G. Blaine, died last night at his home ' in this city. Mr. Blaine was about sixty-five years old and bore a decided resemblance to the famous statesman. He leaves a widow and six children. Nearly all his life was spent in this city, where he had many friends. 0 o o In response to an inquiry from Con- sul General Lee, the Secretary of State has cabled him that the President would esteem it a favor if hewould con- tinue at his post until he had time to consider the quesiion of- the selection of his successor. ' Athletic Entertainment. John Conroy. Fred Coleman, Dan McIntire and “Billy” Johnson will give a grand athletic entertainment in Hoyt’s Theatre on or about March 26. The fact that these well known gen- tlemen are at the head of the move: ment is a sufficient guarantee that a fi st-class entertainment willbe pre- sented. ..___.—__ Against Danbury. . Judge Robinson has rendered a deci- sion in the case of .Mary A. Sherwood against the city of Danbury, allowing plaintiff to recover $650 and costs. This til!“ suit for damages. The plaintiff was walking along River street the evening of Jifi‘. 31, 1895, when "by reason of a defective walk, shefell and sustained permanent injuries. Plaintiff is a dress- maker. She asked for $3,000 damages. ‘ ALEQUDR RAID. ‘ Unlicensed Saloon. on Day Street. Max Disappears and His Wife is Arrested. Chief Vollmer, with Captain Glad- stone and Officer Pennington, made a raid upon the unlicensed saloon of Max Baratz on Day street, South Norwalk, about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon. When the Chief arrived with his warrants, one of which being a search warrant, and all issued by Prosecuting Attorney E. M. Lockwood,Max had dis- appeared and his wife was behind the bar dealing out the liquor. Five men were standing in front of the bar when the Chief entered, each with a glass of beer in his hand, and about the room were six other men who had evidently been served before the officers arrival. Customers filed in by the score and notwithstanding the Chief’s presence Mrs. Baratz continued to sell liquor until ordered to stop by that ofiicer. The crowd was then invited to depart, the doors locked and premises searched. The search proved a profitable one, and the Chief and his men soon collect ed6 demijohns of whiskey, a keg of lager,a cask of ale, 5 bottles of Rhine wine,'a demijohn of wine,,7 bottles of Rock and Eye, a bottle of claret and gin and several bottles of rum and other liquors, all of which were loaded into a wagon and carried to police headquarters. There was no efiort made to conceal thefact that the place was a saloon_ About the rdom were signs indicating that hot drinks of all kinds were on sale, while in a small room used for fe- male customers was a sign which read, “Rf-fig the bell when you want the bar- tender.” ‘ . Hanging upon. the wall at the end of the bar, was a United States license issued on June 30, 1896, to M. Baratz and numbered F42385. , After cleaning out the liquors Chief Vollmer placed Mrs. Baratz under ar- rest and took her before Judge Hub- bell who released her until this morn- ing under a bond of $100, which was furnished by B. Harris. This morning when Mrs. Baratz ap- peared before Judge Hubbell, Attorney Levi Warner appeared as counsel for her. The case was adjourned until next Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. 9 State Prison Full. There are now 436 convicts at the State prison, the largest number in the history of the prison. There are but 422 cells outside of the women’s depart- ment, and the warden will have to re- fuse to admit any more men until the present number of inmates is reduced. The law provtdes that when a prison is full, all prisoners who receive State prison sentences shall be kept in jail until there is room for them at Wetb- erefield. ._.._._.-___ __. .- ._._-_, Work Goes Bravely On. The work on the extension of the 'lramway line to Westport goes merrily on, and rapid advancement toward the “goal" is being made. The air is filled with rumors of injunctions, etc., but they in no wise seem to impede the work. Rail not unlike that used by the Street, Railway company is being carted along the line. Among the rumors in circulation is one to the effect thit the Tramway company will meet with a “snag of op- position when tracklaying over the di- viding line between Westport and Nor- walk is commenced. other companies it being understood having put in a prior claim to the layout. These matters pro and con will probably be settled at a railroad hearing to be held in Hartford ‘ on Tuesday next. By whatever company the connect- ing railroad link between Westport and Norwalk is laid, itis safe to say that the people of both places will accord due blessings. ' ' And we all say let the good work. go 01]. f1 " f , at ”Hotel Destroyed by Fire. ‘ Ere at 3 o’clock yesterda'ygttqtallyfl destroyed Pleasant View hotel-fit: é’é“ miles from Danburv. Loss $33500, partially 1usured. Origin unknown.- The building was owned by Samuel Street. . ‘ Station Damaged by Fire. 1 Fire at midnight Tuesday partially destroyed the Consolidated railroad station at Georgetown, on the Danbury , and Norwalk division. 'Loss, possibly $1,000. Origin unknown. Chief Vollmer and His Officers ' ’ J 'Descend 0n Max Baratz’s HOW TO BREED OYSTERS. United States Fish Commission to Tell the Public How to Raise the Bi- valves Scientifically. The United States Fish Commission is about to publish a book on oyster culture which is designed for the in- struction of everyday people in the business of propagating and rearing the most luscious of mollusks by artifice. Its purpose will be to encourage this sort of farming." Up to now the wild crop of oysters furnished by our bays and estuaries has been relied on almost wholly for the market supply, but indications already point to the speedy extermination of the untamed bivalve in a commercial sense, and in the near future the scien- tific breeder will produce: the oysters that are consumed by lovers of this marine esculent. - The business of oyster culture has al- ready been carried to a high point of development in Long Island Sound, where artificial breeding has taken the place of the old method almost entirely. In fact, nearly one-third of the bottom of that arm of the sea is occupied: at present by oyster beds, the product of which is derived from the sowing of seed and as regularly harvesting as any land crop. It is wholly practical to propagate oysters by making an artificial mixture of cells from the male mollusk and eggs from the female, This has been accom. plished many times in an experimental way by simply chopping up the repro- ductive organs at spawning time. In this fashion 98 per cent. of the eggs are conditions the great majority of them are not fertilized, failing to come into contact with the male cells as they float about in the water. 0 WORK or TRAMPS. The Stamford Train Wreckers Thought to be Hoboes. ' ' It is now believed that the attempt made shortly after midnight Tuesday to wreck the fast east-bound Boston ex- press was the work of tramps in a spirit of revenge because the city of Stamford would no longer provide free lodgings for them. This belief is borne out by the fact that there was a rendezvous for tramps in that immediate vicinity and not a hoboe could be seen anywhere in that section yesterday or to-day. The lodging room at the Stamford police station was closed Monday, and all of the several dozen wayfarers that applied for lodgings that night were re- fused. Some of them took the an- nouncement in an ugly manner and left, muttering threats. It is believed that, in revenge for being forced to seek accomodations elsewhere than at the police station, they decided to throw the heavily loaded train from the rails. NO clue to the identity of the would- be wreckers has been obtained yet, and as the tramps have all disappeared, it is not thought that a successful hunt for the' perpetrators of the act can be made. §>———————— Tbe Sick. Mrs. James Mitchell is seriously at her home on Clifi' street. Mrs. Edward Wilson is seriorsly ill at her home on Chestnut street. James Mitchell the auctioneer is re- ported as being about the same. Chris Larsen of East Norwalk is suf- fering from an attack of the grip. Water Commissioner D. Warren Fitch is ill with an attack of the grip. Captain F. B. Hendricks of Chim- mons Island, has recovered from his illness. ill May Sellecli‘, Walter Rose and Andrew Blomquist. Councilman Eugene L. Boyer is re- ported as slowly improving from a severe attack of pneumonia. Willie Frendenthal who received serious injuries by being kicked by a horse is getting along nicely. . Mrs. Mary Madden is thought to be slightly better of her illness and hopes . are now entertained of her recovery. ‘ William B. E. Lo‘ckwfiod who suf- fered a paralytic stroke some days since is reported as being somewhat better. Mrs. George Ward Selleck’s condition remains about the same as yesterday. It is not thought that she can recover. George Shellhoos was not as well yes- terday, and this morning there were no signs of an improvement for the better. Mrs. Stebbins Adams is dangerously fill at her home on Academy street. She had overtaxed her strength in caring for another sick person. "Those who know Mrs. Adams will sincerely hope for her early recovery. I. impregnated, whereas under natural< Among those ill in East Norwalk are, ORAGKED' lHE SAFE. Bdrglars Rondo—Post Dffice at Greenfield Hill. . Cunningly Dodge the Burglar Alarm. Another daring burglary was com- mitted early yesterday morning. The smite and post ofice of William H. Batiks at Greenfield Hill, was entered, the safe blown open and about $100 . stolen. _ i (3, , The building used by Mr. Banks as a store is a wooden affair right in the center of the village. The church,.»'t_nd the school house are nearby a; there are houses not far away. ' The methods employed by the bur- glars show that they were experts. They had evidently made a careful suro vey of the building both insxde and out during the day and were ready to oper- ate just as soon as the opportunity offered. ' ' Entrance was gained by cutting a hole through the side of the building right over the safe. A bit was used to bore holes close together so as to make alsquare big enough to admit a man’s body. It is believed that the thieves decided on this mode of entrance because they had discovered during the day, or had information from some source, that the windows and doors were fitted with burglar alarms. They were not taking any chances. It was about as easy to make the hole in the wall as it would be to force a door and much safer. It is evident that there were two men in the job, as the footsteps could be traced about the store. One man, it is believed stood on the watch, while the other out his way in and went to work at the safe. The safe is an ordinary sort of affair of the kind usually found in country stores. The burglar after he got inside must have gone "right to work with a drill. A hole was bored in the top, al- most in the center and giant powder was used with a fuse. ’The explosion which wrecked the door of the'safe blowing it clean ofi‘ the'hinges. It was an easy thing then for the thief to complete his task and get the money and stamps. The explosion took place about 4:30 o’clock this morning and was heard by several peole living in the neighbor- hood. But none of them took any notice of it as they thought it was somebody firing a gun. Mr. Banks heard the noise of the ex- plosion and also mistook it for the re- port of a gun. Mrs. Agnes Murray and her dogs live not far away and the people of Greenfield Hill have to kill one every now. and then to save their property. As the revolver is most often used to remove the objectionable ani- mal everyone has become familiar with the sound. Now when any kind of an explosion takes place the residents say: “There goes another one of the Murray dogs.” . - Mr Banks made a m'stake. He thought when he heard the report that one ofwhis eccentric neighbor’s canines had received his dose of lead. Feeling perfectly secure in his burglar alarm, the thought of his store being robbed never entered his head. His confidence in the magic'alarm, which it must be confessedrhas been very effective in many cases, was rudely shaken when he went to open his place of business for the day. The explosion shook things up a little inside the store but did no serious dam- age aside from its effects on the safe. A clock was knocked down and a few other things were shaken from the shelves. The job was neatly done and is evi- dently the work of men who are famil- iar with all the little tricks of the ne- farious trade. There is one thing about the affair that may make it turn out differently than is usually the case in robberies of this character in small villages. As a rule in these cases there is no money to pay for investigations that might lead to the capture of the thieves. But in this instance a United States post office has been robbed and the af- fair will come under that department of the government which investigates such matters—the secret service. The residents of Greenfield Hill are terribly worked up' over the robbery. Talked over the matter all day and all sorts of wild rumors were floated in re- gard to men who, it\ is alleged, were seen about the place. But none .of the rumors amounted to anything. _..___—.——- 0 Live Business Men. Ward, ‘ the Main street hatter, put a new sign over his well equipped hat» store this morning,and Bates, the'Main street cash groceryman is selling- flour. at 63c a bag. Both Mr. Wardhpd‘iMr.‘ . Bates propose doing the pnblic'igo is l "r‘ " ':." l a . followed ‘ HERE All THERE. An Epitome of Happenings of Interest to the Public.‘ Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. Stiles W. Curtis is doing jury duty in Bridgeport. The Barrett resrdence on Academy street is to be enlarged. .Mrs. Frances Smith sailed for “Mer- rie” England yesterday. .Miss Josephine Roche of Ansonia, is waiting friends in this city. r A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.Oliver G. Lockhart, Tuesday evening. E. A. Hoyt of Ridgefield is a guest of E, H. Fillow on Chestnut street. —Shad and all kinds of fish can be found at Gregory’s Wall street market. Howard N. Godfrey has re-enlisted as a member of Co. F, C. N. G. The junior auxiliary of St. Paul’s church is in session this afternoon. . A New England supper will be given 111 the Broad River chapel to-night. Rev. S. B. Pond preached in the Chapel on Berkeley street last night. ch;—Thetbest ofbmpats,d fish, oyster-, , ms ec. can c 01171 at Gr ’ Wall attest: market. egory S A convocation of Waslfington Chap- ter, R. A. M. was held last evening. There were 25 “tourists” at the Hotel Howard last night, two of whom were colored. General Charles Olmstead and wife returned home from Washington this morning. ° Simeon Cahill left for New York to- day where he will assist in the repaint- ing of an ocean steamer. . The Zion church society held a done- tion party last night in the Atheneeum, for the benefitof the Pastor. ,____._ —The variety of fish to be found at Gregory’s Wall street market is unex- celled by any other market in this city, and the prices are way down. ' The case of James Price vs. 0. L. Bassett is set down for a hearing in tle Common Pleas court to-day. Buckingham Post, G. A. R. accepted an invitation last night to attend the services in the Opera House last even- ing. 0. L .Bassselt released 100 quail, in- cluding some California blues, on the Wilton Fish and Game “reservation” this week. ' —23 ”lbs of granulated sugar, $1; Magnolia milk, 7c can; one quart of best mollasses‘ina Mason jar for 150; best flour, 630; per bag. W. R. Bates’ Cash grocery, 47 Mainstreet. The amount of mud to be found at the head of Smith street on Wall street would cause the mud in the creek at low tideto blush with shame. John Malone, aged 80 years will go to the hospital to day where he will sub- mit to a surgical operation for the re- moval of a cancer from his lip. The “Taming of the Shrew” was the subject upon which Hannabal A. Williams talked to a pleased audience in the Central club house last night. The town road roller will be stored on Smith street until such time as it may be needed. The engine andgboiler for the crusher is expected here to-mor row. -You make no mistake when you purchase anything in the line of meal... or fish if you patronize Gregory ’s Wall street market. Messrs. George M. Holmes and George E. Miller are enjoying the balmy air to be found 'in Florida. For that matter the air in Norwalk is of a balmy order to-day. _ The Ladies’ Auxiliary Of the A. O. H. will meet to-night and take action on the matter of attending the laying of the cornerstone of St. Joseph’s church in South Norwalk April 4th. An electric light wire set fire to a sign over Edward Street’s store in the GAZETTE building yesterday afternopn, but prompt action on the part of the party who discovered it prevented any material loss. Among the deeds of transfer-‘- of real estate filed for record in Hartford yes- terday was one of John J. Furlong of Norwalk to John.» Peplou, land and buildings on the east side of Market street in‘that city. ~ DON’T MISS THEM. The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. * By the People and For the People. 1'0 BEN T. .0 RENT—Store now occupied by Mrs. fr Wilmot Fawcett. in James: Block, on Water street. on and after April 1st. Also apartments in the same building. Also apart= ments on Cross streams F. ST. JOHN LOCK— WOOD. Trustee. 21310 ' ‘0 RENE—To adults only, a newhouse centrally located. Also for sale—Buff Also cockerels. Enquire on the premises 61' JONAS D. WonDEN, 18 Cross street, Norwalk. 3“! FOR SAL E. FOR SALE 'or to rent. the 9 room house _ nowpccupied by El. Jones. First floor fimshedun hard worm. mantels and mirrors: hou ew1red for electric1ty, and all modet'n' improvements- also carriage house. Ap lyto S. B. Wilson, 9 Wall street. _ . jl tf WANTED. ANTED—Mrs. B. R. Doswell Emgloy elp . ment Agency: hite_o_r colored supplied. Girls from Virginia for city or coun ry first and t-LuL'd week of every month. Address Adams avenue, Stamford, Conn. 3-1w in MUTUAL LIFE INSURlllllill COMPANY or new roam? RICHARD A. McCURDY PRESIDENT STATEMENT For the year ending December 31 1893 According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York INCOME. Received for Premiums - From all other Sources - - . $39,593,414 20 ______.___- $49,702,695 22 DISBURSEJIENTS. To Policy-holders for Claims _ T Pbyi Dehtlld - f- E-l - $12,590,113 39 0 of c '~ 0 ers 0r Ilt 0w- men’ts, Dividends, etc. - 12,842,456 11 For all other Accounts - - 10,781,005 64: ' $36,218,575 14. ASSETS. United States Bonds and other Securities - — $110,125,082 15 1" st lien Loans on-Bon-tl and Ir Mortgage - ' - - - 71,543,929 56 Loans on Stocks and Bonds -s 11,001,020 09 gen;l Estgte k - d T. t-( - 22,704,066 60 as in an s an rus 'om- , panics - - - -‘ 12,680,390 00 Accrued Interest Net Det'crret ‘ 0,535,555 or. Premiums, etc. - - 234,714,148 42 205,010,633 72 . $29,733,511 70 ___.__.___. Reserve for Policies and other _ Liabilities - t . Surplus - - - e d A nuit‘es in ’ ' - Install-1:0 .1111 - n 1- $918,698,338 45 I have carefully examined the foregoing State- ment and find the same to be correct; liabilities alculated b the Insurance Department . . t c y CHARLES A. PRELLER Auditor From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual .. . . ar‘ E- ~ .u _........ & ROBERT A. GRANNISS VICE-Pareto!“ W rm R. Gruem General Manages} 15.21:}: F. LLOYD #91 3d Vice-Preszd‘enii= Fasnsmc Caomwsu. Treasuxt; EMORY McCuuroc; ACtuflfll‘ JOHN W._NICHOLS, - - - General Agent, New Haven, Conn: A. H,CAMP, Agent, Norwalk, Conn. Hoyt"§ Theatre. Matinee and Nighi SATURDAY, MARCH‘ 13th- Engagement Extraordinary Mr. Robert McWade In his Original Creation, Iii? VAN WIN it. As played by him for the past 16 years Supported by a ‘StrongN'ew York Cast. Marin. e Prices. 10 az-u‘ 2") cents Evening prices, 25, 255 an i 3 Seats now sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s STORE — IN THE —— ' T0 LEASE. to Adams Brothers to rent from April 1st, 1897 Apply to IRA COLE, , DAVID W. RAYMOND! all \t'ashiugton Sir ct South NONI-Ht Residence. Manack em iHc to]: Cochin eggs for setting, 750 and $1 per thirteen. ' 10,109,281 07 assault oLus Bllltlilllli ‘ The store now tinder lease, Funeral Director and Ethics: . Commitlee for the Company. -
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