Vol. VII‘ Whole No. 1604-. HE _ * THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENET DAIL Y IN THE WORWALKS. Norwalk, Conn., Saturday Evening, May 1', 1897. . -‘€=:: 1'3: Price 0TH“ ‘llt HAIIONAL CAPITAL Business Again. Resumed at the White House. Senator Platt and Bride expected on Sun- day. Gaznrrn’s BUREAU, ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, r WASHINGTON. APRIL 30. The President this morning took up his old burden again at the White House. He looks quite well after the exposure and fatigue he has been sub- jected to, and enjoyed the trip im- mensely. Mrs. McKinley also stood the trip remarkably well, and received much attention while in New York. 0 o 0 Among the chairman-hips assigned to-day by the Senate Committee are: Mr. Davis, of Minnesota, Foreign Re- lations; Mr. Sewell, of New Jersey, Im- migration; Mr. Hale, of Maine, Naval Affairs. The much-sought place on the Finance Committee, caused by the re- tirement of Senator Sherman, falls to Senator Burrows, of Michigan. Sena- tor Plait, of New York, will have the chairmanship of a minor committee. Senator Hanna will not have a chair- manship. The Democratic list of assignments is also ready and the resolution to carry into effect the selections thus made can be reported at any time, after the" Sen- ate convenes Monday. ' o o o The Trinity College students appeared this afternoon at the Lafayette Square Opera House, .producing the comic opera “Prince Nit.” They will be the guests of the Century Club during their stay in Washington. The Trinity boys have many friends here, and come under the patronage of the leading so- ciety ladies of the city. 0 0 O A number of old soldiers who were dismissed from the Government service during the ClevelandAdministration were reinstated yesterday. 0 0 0 Vice President and Mrs. Hobart re- turned to Washington last night, hav- ing been the guests of honor at two dinners in Baltimore. ' o o- o The Supreme Court to-day, after a brief session took a recess until May 10. o o o It is understood that the President has decided to appoint John Russell Young, of Pennsylvania, minister to Spain. Mr. Young served as minister to China under the Arthur administra: tion and possesses athorough knowl- edge of European affairs. Mr. Young has not been an applicant for any posi- tion. .' , It is unofficially announced this morn— ing that the President has decided to appoint Isaac F. Hopkins, of Georgia, minister to Greece. - ' o o o It has been determined to send Mr. W. J. Calhoun,«of Danvllle, 111., as a special commissioner to Cdba. Mr. Calhoun’s special duty will be to inquire into the Ruiz case. _0 o - o , The Attorney General has decided that checks not redeemable in legal ten- der could not be taxed. 0 0 0 Senator and Mrs. Platt, who are at Atlantic City, are expected here on Sunday evening. They will occupy apartments at the Arlington. Mr. Russell went to New York this afternoon. He expegts to return on Sunday. Mr. A.B. Coley of South NorWalk, is here again, on route to Georgia. W / Nothing for Norwalk. Yesterday County Commissioner Lee sent checks to the various town treas- urers for the town’s share of license money received during the month about to close. The money was divided as follows: “Stamford, $1,215; Dan- bury, $285; Greenwich, $95; Stratford, ' $137.25; Newtown, 877.50. The county will receive $94 as its share of the money. - Q Where is Charley Woo? A Chinaman by the name of Charley Woo, came to town about two weeks ago and opened a laundry in the Nash building, on Riverside avenue. On the 13th ‘of the present month he tacked up a notice on the door saying he would be back on Tuesday. Since then nothing has been seen of him. He left several bills unpaid—-Westporter R. C. Calendar. To-day will be observed at St. Mary’s church as St. Philip and St. J ames’s day; 4th,St. Monica ;7th, St. Stanislaus; 9th, Patronage of St. J oseph; 24th, Our Lady, Help of Christians; 27th, The Ascension.the latter a day of abstinence. .r, HE DIDlIlSHOOT. for Any Shooting. A War Cloud Hovered Over the Hotel. What will probably pass down into history as the war between the “Ma- hacks” and the “Elecs” occurred in this city on Tuesday afternoon at the rear of .the Mahackemo hotel, as de- tailed in these columns on Wednesday. It will be recalled that the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light Company attempted to set a pole in the yard upon which to run wires from a large transformer connecting the hotel with a system of incandescent lights con- tracted for by the landlord. That the city which has an electric plant of its own objected and instructed the police force through its attorney to carry out such objections with force if necessary. After a rather lively bout between the two forces, the landlord finally ordered the contestants and all others off from the premises. There was a slight skirmish later on, but no one was wounded outside of such wounds as they may have received to their feelings and the battle was de- clared Off, the city apparently having the better of the situation. Yesterday afternoon the Electric Light company represented by its at- torney, superintendent and one or two stockholders and some of the company’s employees proceeded to the battle ground for the purpose of proceeding with the work which they had so un- cermoniously been prevented from ex- ecuting on Tuesday. The city officials were advised of the arrival and Chief Vollmer, and Officers Gladstone, Pennington and Bunnell hastily repaired to the scene, in readi- ness for the threatened battle. Landlord Walz scouting a battle, asked his clerk to bring his pistol, say- ing “I will shoot the first man that steps on my property,” he referring of course to the back-yard and the scene of the previous battle. And the crowd which at the time were in the lobby of the hotel retreated to the libation and billiard parlor like a flock of sheep chased by a March gale. And thus the battle ended through the generalship and prompt action of Mr. Walz. It is hinted that Deputy Sheriff Lyon had in his inside pockets the proper warrants for the arrest of any one who might interfere with the Electric Light General Walz precluded all chances of his serving them. The Electric Light people apprehend that the landlord has gone over to the side of the “enemy,” and it may be that he will have to defend a suit in a breachof contract, which the company has used all honest endeavor to iulfill. However, it is to be hoped that mat- ters will be amicably settled and peace again prevail. Irrepressihle Wadhams. 0n the fifth page of this issue will be found a short story on “Little Bo-Beep She Lost Her Sheep.” It is unneces- sary to state that is from the pen of the irrepressible Wadhams, whose new market at 13 North Main street, South Norwalk, is an up to date affair and worthy of patronage. Carriages, Bicycles Etc. Luther Wright, the hustling and al- ways busy carriage builder and dealer on Madison anleranklin streets,:South Norwalk, has something to say about bicycles in another column. Luther is always busy but he can find time to sell you a wagon or bicycle if you call upon him. O Tried to Drown Himself. John Gilligan aged 32 years, plunged twice into a canal in Derby yesterday morning. He Was rescued with diffi- culty by his brother William and taken in charge by the police. He insists that he has not touched liquor for three days. School Teachers Convention. The annual convention of the Fair- field County Teachere’ associaion will 1 lbs held in Stamford next Frium . Indeed There Was no Occasion people in their work, but the action of , GRAND LODGE I. O. 0. F.‘ Annual Session May l9—The Reports Show Increased Membership. The annual session of the Grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Connecticut will be held in New Milford on 'Wed- nesday, May 19, by invitation of Good Shepherd lodge of that town. Grand Master Lucius H. Fuller of Putnam will preside. The annual report will show a larger gain than usual, the member- ship of the subordinate lodges aggregat- ing about 16,000. The committee on transportation, has arranged with the New York, New Haven and Hartford and New England railroad companies for reduced return rates on the certifi- cate plan for those attending the see-- sion. The former road will issue return tickets at one-half rates, and the latter at the rate of 1 cent a mile to those trav- eling to the session on their respec- tive lines. Thhannual meeting of the Odd Fel- low’s Home of Connecticut will be held on Tuesday evening May 18. The an-' nual report will be presented by the president, Charles B. .Ware of New London. The report of the treasurer, Frederick S. Hunt of Bridgeport, will show the home fund amounts to about $30,000, not including the property at Groton. ‘ MATTERS ARE OUIET. But Father Pribyl Intends to Celebrate Mass To-morrow. Matters were very quiet around the Slavonian church in Bridgeport, yes- terday, although one or two of the more prejudiced ones remained on guard all day. Nothing of any importance. will pos- sibly transpire until Sunday when mass is to be said. As Father Pribyl is the priest of the church by appointment of the bishop, he will of course, endeavor to conduct mass Sunday morning. Whether the Slavs. will allow him to do so after their violent protestations to jecture. It does not seem probable that they will violate the laws of both the church and of the country by using force to prevent the entry of their priest, yet they are so determined in the matter that they will stop at nothing to further their plans. 000 Evenings of Travel. The second in the course of “Even- ings of Travel” was held in the Congre— gational Chapel last evening, a large audience was in attendance. The pro- gramme consisted of a piano solo by Professor Gibson, followedby a song by Miss Punzelt. Miss Clara Marvin read an interesting paper upon Berlin, prepared by Miss Sallie Betts. Stere- optican pictures were shown of Berlin upon which Mrs. William E. Marvin, who had spent considerable time there, gave an informal talk. The interesting exercises closed with a vocal solo by Miss Pun zelt. Sent a Check. At a meeting of the New Canaan Grange held Tuesday evening, resolu~ tions of regret and sympathy were passed and sent to the family of the late Alfred Aiken, a member'of the Grange, who died recently at his home in Silver Mine. With the resolutions a good-sized check was sent. This is practical sym- pathy and the kind that speaks louder than words.—New Canaan Messenger. .9 The Duel. The two young duelists in regulation R. dz. G. costume attracted a share of attention in the Boston Store window this morning. They looked as neat as wax, and instead of using their rapiers were feasting their eyes on the magnifi- cent display of corsets that surrounded ‘the'contraryis a matter of some. con”- ' edness. them, and of which they wore splendid ' samples. Col. Sheridan Offers a Medal. Colonel Sheridan has Ofl’ered a medal for the winner of a shoot between a team of six from each company in the battalion. The shoots will be held on the field days of each company to be held during the month of May. The range will be at 200 and 500 yards. -.- Who They Are. Says the Textile Manufacturers Jour- nal: “It is reported that Oscar Heif- stadt, M. Geiger, and others have taken a lease of the plant‘of the Union Manu- facturing Company, Norwalk, Conn., and intend organizing a company with $25,000 capital to run it.” Capt. Peck Held It. The holder of the lucky number 10,- 946 which drew the 350‘ in gold given away at A. H. Hoyt dz Son’s shoe -store,,, was held by Captain Solomon Peck. 3 mi pd costs. so KILLED-WITH did: Mrs. GraceM. Carter of Noro- ton Found Dead ina New , York Hotel. Her Companion’s Identity not Known. A woman supposed to be Mrs. Grace . M._Carter of Noroton,committed suicide in the Belwood Hotel. at Twenty-fourth street and Third avenue, New York, yesterday. The. woman went to the hotel at 10:30 o’clock Thursday night with a man whose identity is not known. They registered as Benjamin Hall and I and wife of Brooklyn. The man left the hotel at 8 o’clock yesterday'morn- ing. At 4:30 in the afternoon a chamber- maid notified Proprietor ‘William Con- nalr that gas was leaking somewhere in the hotel. The gas was traced to room 20, which the couple had occupied. The door was forced and the woman was fortnd dead in bed. An ambulance sur- 1 gedn who was summoned said that she had“ been dead about an hour. The windows, key hole, and crevice under the dnor had been stuffed with paper, and the cock of the gas jet was turned on full. The body wasremoved to the Morgue. The police, after an investigation, concluded that her death was a case of suicide, and they will look forthe man Who accompanied the wo- man to the hotel. A number of scraps of paper were found in the woman’s pocket. One of these, dated Noroton, Conn., Aug. 7, 1896, was as follows: “Received from Mrs. Grace M, Car- ter the sum of 810 on account of divorce proceedings at September court. g. _ E. E._Jounson.ff,, . The Otherpapers included a prescrip? tion put up by Buell & Blatchley, drug- gists, Middletown, Conn., and a list of addresses in New Haven, Hartford and in New York. At. none of the ad- dresses could any information be ob- tained about the woman. She was of dark complexion, with dark hair and eyes and was apparently of Hebrew ex- traction. ly, a Hebrew. The police have a good description of him, and will try to find him in order to make him describe the condition of the woman when he left her. They have no doubt, however, that she committed suicide. The Legislature. The judiciary committee yesterday in the house reported a substitute bill concerning promissory, notes, bills of exchange, etc. as evidence of indebt- Also a substitute bill exempt- ing. suits of soldiers and sailors for the recovery of bounties from the statues of limitations. Calendrr and printing. The judiciary committee also report- ed'a substitute bill providing a penalty of imprisonment in jail or state prison for not more than five years for adultery and the same penalty for bigamy. Cal- eudar and printing. The various bills under the account of Quartermaster-General William E. Disbrow. over which there has been much controversy, were passed by the . house yesterday under suspension of O the rul" Commissions Signed. The commissions of Russell Frost and H. Whitmore Gregory, to be re- spectively judge and associate judge of the town court of Norwalk, each from the first Monday in May, have been signed by Governor Cooke. Change of Base. Funeral Director J. D. Jennings has rented the store on Main street,recently vacated by the Fair and will remove his undertaking establishment there in a short time. More Yellow Journalism. The New Canaan Messenger brands the account of the accident to‘Lafayette Bartram, as a comtemptible lie. ..'_.———-_. The condition of George. Shelhocs and W. H. Olmstead remain about the same. James Mitchell was alive at last accounts but rapidly sinking. Michael Sullivan an . account of' whose arrest appeired in these columns yesterday was brought before the Town Court this morning and was fined $7 .v- 1‘ . The man was also, apparent- - HEREAND THERE. An, Epitome of Happenings or Interest'jo the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. Services were held in St. Paul’s church this morning. Another bicycle will be given away at the Boston, to-night. ‘ A regular meeting of the city council will be held next Monday. Rev. F. _A. SOofi‘eld will preach in the Chapel at Cranbury, to morrow after- noon. B. J. Sturges and a cold,"raw easterly storm and high winds are in town to- day. . Miss Edna Brown has resigned her position at Gardner’s store on Main street. The graduation excercises at the Over River school will take place Monday in Lockwood’s hall. Miss Nellie M. Welton who has been a guest of Mrs. John S. Seymour sailed for Europe to-day. ' The Library directors met last even- ing and transacted the usual amount of routine business. . The public schools will reopen next Monday, the Easter vacation having closed on Saturday. Willard Bearse and W. W. Bloom have removed from Water street to South Union avenue. Dennis Horan and Kate Devine were married in New York on Thursday. They will reside in Norwalk. . Miss Nina A. Lewis will commence .ber'dnties‘asorganistatTrini ty church in Southport, next Tuesday. A social will be held in the Broad River chapel, this evening, under the direction of Miss Edna Wilson. —Prof. M. S. Rosen, the well-known oculist- Optician, can be consulted at his Office in the parlor of the City Hotel, South Norwalk, Tuesdays, from 9 a. m. t08 p. m. Eyesexamined free. f 55. Dr. S. H. Huntington has brought a suit against J. H. Beatty- of Wilton to recover for professional services. Extensive improvements will beI com- menced, at the Norwalk and South Nor- walk Electric Light station ,next Mon- day. A pound social was held in the Broad River chapel last evening. Every one present took a pound of something home with them. —All the Successful Merchants of this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE. At the National Congress of theSons of the American Revolution in Cleve- land, Ohio, yesterd'ay, Hon. E. J. Hill was elected secretary-general. committee are in session this afternoon, at the Pastor’s study considering sam- ples and bids from several firms. The Norwalk Building Company re- ceived the contract for repairing Fanch- or In Co.’s factory and are now engaged in the work. They expect to have the work completed in a few weeks.—New Canaan Messenger. —Having severed my connection with A. Goldberg, I am prepared to furnish my old customers with the latest styles in spring millinery. Mrs. Fawcett, 115 Main street, a 21—tf The new choir at Grace church under the direction of J. H. Baker, will sing to-morrow. The members are, Miss Vera Wood, soprano; Miss Agnes Gibbs, contralto; Harry Pepper, tenor; J. H. Baker, bass. The organist will be Miss Gertrude Camp. The meanest enemy of allis the man whom a newspaper has befriended, and who deliberately condemns the sheet after securing from it all the assistance he possibly can. The newspaper can to some extent respect an open and avowed enemy, but an ingrate, under any cir- cumstances, is beneath contempt. Something over one hundred canines have been registered at the Town Clerk’s ofiice up to date. Mr. Herbert R. Smith, the Town Clerk, has decided to keep his office open this evening, thue giving an opportunity for the“ reg- istering of the 999 more, whose owners have so far neglected them in this re- - [speck . -—No. 10946 wins theigold at Hoyt’s. a 30 2t The Congregational church cushion DON’T M_|s_s Q mill. 7 The Latest Ads. receiver Be fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People. ’ 1’0 BEN 1'. To BENT—Four rooms. corner of Wall and . River street. Possession given imme- diately. ,Rent reasonable. Inquire of JOHN Mletf . HADDEN on the premises. r \O RENT—Upper part of house No. as 1 Center avenue. Suitable for two per- sons. 86 per month. Apply at No. 6 Orchard A1 tf street. - 0 RENT—One store and two full suites at -. _ apartments in James’ Block. Possession immediately. F. ST. JOHN LOCKwOOD, Trustee. .m10-t FOR SAL E. 0R SALE-Canopytopbuggy: two robes; Winter and summer blankets; h double and Single. All in good order. Ihlunifiig at 43 Mom .or N 0. 1 Camp street. ' 9.27 1w FOR SALE—At a bargain, or to rent. The residence corner of Camp street and Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms. large attic, gas. sewer connection, water, bath room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn. carriage house. With considerable fruit on the premlses. If sold. terms will be easy—for fur- ther particulars, inquire of the undersigned, near the premises or at No. 5. Masonic Build- ing. _ Cnas. 0LmerAD,A t. A‘Drll 3d. 1897. .A-3 13% OR SALE—The elegant residence of the] t F General Darius N. Couch,situated at NO?3: Maple street, on high ground, overlooking the ’ twrn cities of Norwalk and South Norw Nprwalk Islands and Long Island Sound. idly: distance of some twenty miles. The dwelling repearly new; has 10 large, commod iou‘s rooms, W‘th modern improvements; about two acres ' of land. fronting on said Maple rtreet which could be sold to good advantage for bhilding lots: abundance of fruit; excellent well of water: Apply too. E. WILSON, Room 3, Gazette Building, Norwalk. Conn. In 19 t I AUCTION SALE mums HEAL Esme. THURSDAY, HAY 61h, 1891. The subscriber. executor of the -wiI[ of Andrew J. Crofut, deceased, pursu- ant to authority given by said will, will Offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, May 6th, 1897, at 2 o’clock p. m. (unless previous- ly disposed of at private sale) the VALU- ABLE REAL ESTATE known as the home- stead owned and occupied by Andrew J. Crofut at the time of his decease. Said real estate consists of a tract of land about 137 feet in front on' West_' avenue, in thecity of. South Norwalk.. ~ Conn., and about 1214 feet in depth, wrth a large. modern built dwelling house, with all conveniences, contain- ing 15 rooms. Also a fine barn on a epur of land ad- joining and frontingorra side street. The property is within five minutes’ walk of the churches, near the schOols,‘ and one-quarter of a mile from the. South Norwalk railroad station. " . Sale to take place on the premises. Terms and conditions made knoWn at time of sale. Dated at South Norwalk. April 24, 1897. JACOB M. Lavron, Executor. IIOTIOE TO OOIITRAOTOIIS. Sealed proposals will be received by the selectmen of Wilton until one o’clock p. m. on Monday May 36, 1897, for grading and graveling the so called Kent road from the south bounds of the town to Hunt’s store; also bids for gravehng the same without grading. Bids to be made in 2500 feet sections and each bid must be accompanied by a properly executed bond of $250.00.” a guarantee of gOod faith, and to ensure the faithful performance of the condi- tions of the contract, if awarded. Plans and specifications can be .seen at the oflice of the Cominisioners 6f Highways at Hartford, or at -'-the town clerk’s office Wilton. The ‘ selectmen reserve the right to reject any or all proposals. as the interests of "the town may seem to rEquire. ‘ All envelopes containing prOposals, must be markedon the outside as con- taining such, to avoid unintentional opening of the same before the time ap- pointed. J osrarr GILBERT, Selectmen GEORGE W. GODFREY, of J OHN GORHA Wilton. Wilton, Conn.,MA'prii 17. at run KIOW _ That you can save money by buying your. Meats and Fish at r. w. smurs, 1897. 55 Main Stroo , Everything First Class.- QP’EN evnuiwcs COLUMBIA...’ - sonarrp . . . SPOKESi all spokes may break—the spokes that break the least are the spokes you. want-- the Columbia bicycle direct spokes can’t easily break—they are almost spokes or certainty—over 100,000 mileage without a broken spoke. Catalogue free if you can. r. s. AMBLER CYCLE co... ‘ . I 29 Wall Street.
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