.~_‘- I ~ to any such agreement with Great the officials of the French legation here, i and they are anxiously awaiting fur- 1,; W. _‘ Wilson of New York acting assistant \ ..of Gaullaudet College will be observed Vol. VII Whole No. 1606. Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, May 6,18,? l ZEI‘T Price Ono (e111, NATIONALEAPITAL A Delegation of Indians Call Upon the Presi- dent to Urge an Appoint- ' ment. Interesting News from Washington. GAznT'rii’s BUREAU, Z- 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON. MAY 5. DEAR GAZETTEz—The President was a very busy man all this forenoon. There has not been such a day for some weeks. It is to be recorded, too, that an absolutely unique specimen of the ofiiceseeker made his appearance to— day—the Indian. However, he didn’t want the office for himself. The Indian ofiiceseekers were a dozen or more Kickapoos and Potawattamies and Eastman. a Sioux physician. They petitioned the appointment of Mr. W. S. Fields as assistant Indian commis- sioner. The Indians were introduced by Senator Quay. . o _ o - o The arbitration treaty failed of con- firmation in the Senate to-day, by a vote of 43 to 26, the necessarytwo- thirds vote being lacking. This result is attributable to various reasons, but the principal one is that many senators felt that it was unnecessary to enter in- Britain at this time. o o o Preceding: the opening of the Sen— ate this morning, Senator—elect Dehoe of Kentucky entered the Senate cham— her, and was greeted by a number of acquaintances His desk, which’ adjoins that of Mark Hanna, was decorated with a large floral tribute. Vice President Hobart arose and re- ceived‘the new legislator, who was es— corted-down the isle by Mr. Lindsay. The oath was administered and Mr. Deleon signed the beck, and became a fullvfiedged Senator. ”For half an hour afterward Senator Deboe wasa recipient of an informal reception. . ' o o o The Republican Senatorial caucus this morning adopted the report of its committee appointed to fill the vacan- cies: in the committees. The report was agreed to. - - o o. o The International Postal Congress convened in the old Corcoran Art Gal- lery at 11 o’clock to-day, with about 100 delegates, representing most of the civ- ilized governments of the world. 0 o o The news of the disaster in Paris yes- terday created great excitement among 0 o o The second day’s meeting of the Con- gress of Physicians and Surgeons was held this afternoon. 0 o o The street parade of Barnum & Bailey’s “Greatest Show on Earth” passed down Pennsylvania avenue shortly after 10 o’clock, and of course was superior to anything of the kind seen in former years. 0 o o . Michael Davitt, the Irish leader, madea pleasant call on President Mc- Kinley with ex—Minister to Chilli Pat- rick Egan. o o o The House was not in session today. 0 o o The commissioner of pensions has designated Capt. Charles W. Filer of Connecticut acting chief and William chief of the army and navy division of the pension office. 0 o 0 Mr. Calhoun of Illinois, who is going to Cuba as the President’s personal rep- resentative to investigate the Ruiz case arrived here this morning. ‘ o o 0 Mr. Merrill introduced in the Senate the bill offered by him in the last Con- gress authorizing the purchase of a site for a building for the Supreme COurt of the United States, adjoining the Con- gressional Library. The proposed site includes property owned by Major G. M. Holmes of Norwalk and the estate of the late William R. Lockwood. o o o. The twenty—third “presentation day” this afternoon at the Deaf and Dumb institution. * , 'eAdvertise in THE GAZETTE. '3 r-Lg‘I. ' . ' 1 . . WADHA_M_§_IN JAIL- Taken to the County Institution by Deputy Sheriff Lyon. Iohn Fancher Foots the Bill. Yesterday, on complaint of John Fancher, Deputy sheriff Fred 8. Lyon placed the irrepressible W. J. Wadhams under arrest. The charge against Wad hams was that of retaining possession of something over $100 to which he had no right. The sheriff accompanied his prisoner to Stamford where Mr, Wadhams hoped to meet a Mr. Woodhull who he thought would act as his bondsman. Mr. Wood- hull could not be found and Mr. Wad- hams said “Well, Lyon you might as :Well take me to jail.” There was a stormy meeting between Wadhams and Fancher, during the day During the not altogether polite con- versation between the two, Fancher told Wadhams that if he would take 390 of the sum he had in his possession and pay the firm of Cunningham 1k Co. he would withdraw the complaint and see that he was set free. Wadhams laughed at the proposition, preferring to take his jail medicine, which he is to-day enjoying, perhaps. Mr. Fancher has kindly paid for three weeks in advance the sum of $6 75, the price charged by the County for. their hospitality to Mr. Wadhams as a guest at the jail. Mr. Fancher is trying he says. to straighten up the affairs of the concern in an as equitable a manner as he pos- sibly can. It is not believed by some that Wad- hams’ incarceration in jail Will be an ex- tended one, as it is thought that some one will come to his rescue and furnish the proper bond for his release. Wadhams has declined to take the poor debators oath or hand over to Fancher any money he may have in his possession. _ ______—._q. BUDY FOUND [IN RAIL. An Unknown Man Killed Stamford. Met His Death While Walking on the Tracks An unknown man was found dead up- on the railroad track in the vicinity of the South Street bridge, Stamford, about five o’clock yesterday morning. He was the first victim to be killed up- on this section of the new road. The body was first found by a railroad em- ployee named Saunders, who imme— diately notified the depot hands. The police were subsequently notified and Chief Bowman, with Policeman Nevins proceeded to the depot and had the re« mains removed to Lyman Hoyt’s Son & Co.’s morgue. The victim, although shabbily dressed, was evidently a work- ing man. His injuries would indicate that he had been struck by the train from behind while walking on the track. The back of the skull, extend- ing around to the right car, had been crushed, and the right leg had been broken. The man were a dark coat and vest and trousers of a brownish color with a small check, blue checked shirt and derby hat. The shoe had been knock- ed from the right foot. In a "small bundle which he carried was” found a memorandum of painter’s materials and a few pieces of crayon, which would indicate that he was probably a painter. About what time or by which train he was struck in not known. The body was cold when found. . . The body-was identified at noon by James Quinn, who keeps a saloon on Pacific street, as that of a crayon art,- ist who had been about town for the past day or two. He made a living by traveling about the country drawing portraits, etc., and had been in Stam- ford several times. His native place is Somerville, Mass. Cut in Prices. The J. T. Prowitt company announces a cut of $10 in the price of the Stormer, This is an extra fine wheelf, bicycles. and the price is within the reach of all. See their adv. . ‘ , . t .;4'| l in the station—house. .WAS BROWN PAPER. A Stranger FIim-Flam’s Mrs. Gustav Friedrich at South Norwalk. Was Anxious to Mail a Five Dollar Bill. It is. some time since the fiim-flam game has been played in town, but this morning a stranger succeeded in doing Mrs. Gustav Friedrich of South Nor- walk out of a bright new five dollar bill, leaving in its place a piece of worthless brown paper. Gustav-E. Friedrich keeps. German groceries and delicacies in the store No. 13 Railroad place, and has built up quite a trade among the residents of South Norwalk. Mr. Friedrich was absent this morn- ing and Mrs. Friedrich was clerking during his temporary absence, when a short stout man with a small moustache and wearing a brown sack suit and Der- by hat entered the store. The stranger carried a .handful of change in one hand, while he pretend— ed his other hand was crippled and useless. Approaching Mrs. Friedrich, he politelylasked her to give him a five dollar bill for the small coin, as he was anxious to mail the note in 5. letter, producing an envelope from his pocket. Mrs. Friedrich assented, and going to the money drawer took out a $5 bill which she handed the man, he laying the change on the counter. As he at- tempted to place the bill in the envelope he suggested that she count the change which she did and found it ten cents short. The stranger appeared surprised, but, handing Mrs Friedrich the envelope he 3, requested that she retain the bill while he went out and securednthe necessary ten cents. Before going, however, he picked up the $4.90 and placed it in his pocket. Mrs. Friedrich waited some time for his return, but as he failed to appear she tore open the envelope and found instead of the $5 bill a piece of brown paper ' The matter was reported to the police and Chief Volmer,will try and capture the fiim-flammer. AN Acton susn. Norwalk Playwright Accuses Corse Pay- ton of Theatrical Piracy. Yesterday suit was brought inBridge- port against Corse Payton, whose com- . pany is now playing at the Park City theatre. The suit is in behalf of Charles Gardiner,of Norwalk,who claims $1,000 damages against Payton for presenting a certain play which Gardiner claimsto own. 4 When SherilfDoolan called on Mr. Payton and explained his mission, the comedian promptly telegraphed to his bank and soon had the necessary amount of cash to furnish his bond as required. Mr. Paytop said that in presenting the plays he had not intentionally in- jured any one. He was paying a roy- alty to one man and supposed he had a perfect right to use the plays. 0. Old Ball Player Dead. Michael T. Snigg, deputy town clerk of New Haven, expired at his home, 67 Winchester avenue, in that place yes terday after a brief illness with a com- plication of diseases. Deceased was 43 years offlage and unmarried. He was in early life one of the best known ballplayers in the country. He was the pitcher of the Manchester, (N. H.)team in their game with Harvard college, a game which holds the record for being the longest in the history of baseball. The game was played at Cambridge, May 11, 1877, and lasted 24 innings, being finally given up on account of darkness with the score of 1 to 1. He was the pitcher of the T. B. club of Bridgeport, when that club Wis at the top notch of its “fame. He was well known in this city whene he pitched for the T. B’s. against the old Indepen- dent ball club. . “Nelse” Smith was arrested by Chief Bradley yesterday afterm on,and placed This morning Judge G11 gory found him guilty of in— toxicatiou andbreach of the peace and sentenced hini to thirty day-sin ja_il'."_ 4’ HIS UHUM HIS HEIR Capt. Nulan, Fisherman, Left Hj's Life’s Savings and His Dog to His Partner " lack Fence. The Latter, Known' 111 Norwalk I'I “Well, geese I’ll overhaul old Harry’s efl'ectsj” said Capt. Jack Fence, of Clifton, S. I. , as he set to work to see what his long—time chum, Ckpt. Harry Nolan, had left behind when he started on his voyage to. the other world. I ‘ “Fish-lines, more fishvlines, a gross of books, some fish-lines, gaff-net, fish- lines, some hooks, more books, a few fish-lines—hellol What’s this?” The old fisherman fell back in blank astonishment, Sewed up in an old bit of‘tar'paulin was a bunch of papers, a couple of blank books, some stock cer- tificates, and alast will and testiment in the labored handwriting of a man who was handier with a fish-line or an car than he was with a pen or pencil. Five- thousand dollars was the sum total or the wealth. The will bequeath- ed 31,00-J of this to the S. R. Smith In- firmary. The rest to Capt. Jack. The yellow dog that had been their boon companion on many a fishing trip went to Capt. Jack by the rule of Solomon, for it“could not—be prevailed on to leave him. “I never supposed that Harry had laid by anything Worth talking about, ” “He was always a" hard-working man, but a prince at" said Capt Jack. spending. .-,~-. «f’I’ll take care of his dog,-ymrbet If ' ’Ijfioreaks me. It' is not true that he left 31, 000 in his will to feed it.” “Captain Jack” is quite well known to, older ‘Norwalk residents, and Mrs.- Oliver Clark of Merwin street is one of his daughters. A A BARREL—0F CIDER. But the Whiskey Cask Containing It Bore an ‘Uncancelled Rev- enue Stamp." Chief Bradley Arrests Louis Hanks and John Hoffman. Shortly before noon to-day, Chief Bradley observed Louis Hanks, the ex- pressman, driving through the streets with a whiskey barrel in his wagon, the United States revenue stamp upon which had not been cancelled. The Chief halted Hanke, and ascer- taining that the barrel contained cider, placed him under arrest and locked .him up. \ He placed Hanke’s team in charge of Eugene Benedict, prisoner to the lockup. During his ab-_ sence John Hoffman camealong carry- ing a jag, and ascertaining the cause of Hanke’s arrest, proceeded to tear off the stamp. ' 'l Hoffman had succeededjin tearing of? a portion of the stamp all the Chief re- turned. Iu an instant Hofl‘man was al- so placed under arrest and escorted to the lockup to. keep Hanke company, until he is brought before Judge Greg- ory to answer to the charge of intoxica- tion and interfering with the Chie‘L’ n the discharge of his duty. The penalty for carting a whiskey barrel with the revenue stamp uncan- celled, is a forfeiture of the truck. For attempting to remove a stamp without cancelling, the penalty is $500. «. Special Religious Service. There will be a special religious ser- vice at the Norwalk Methodist church toenight in the form of a. “Grace Abounding” meeting. An address on the “AllSufiiciency of Divine Grace” will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Scofield, andafine chorus of ap- pr, priate music will be rendered. Not fion; 111.11 .11 to 'this meeting. ' he members, but the public 'are while he took his GUARDED BY POLICE. Father PribyI’s Entrance Into the Bridgeport Slav- onian Church. Was No Riot or Trouble of Any Kind. Under the protection of a squad of 24 patrolmen, commanded by Supt. Bir- mingham, Lieut. Anderson and Ser- geants Bedgate and Otih, Father Pri- byltook possession of the St. John’s Slavonian church and the parochial residence in Bridgeport at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. ‘ Although' the .members of' the opposing faction had made threats of preventing any person entering the church property, they were very conspicuous by their absence. Only a few of them were in evidence and they submitted to the intrusion Without making any protest. In the morning Father Pribyl had visited the authorities and informed them that he would make the attempt to enter the church at 4 o’clock. He was assured that everything would be in readiness to protect him from any. molestation. Long before the hour had arrived the people began to gather in the vicinity of the church and by 4 o’clock fully 1,200 were in attendance to see the trouble that was anticipated. They were very much disappointment as the core mony bore no resembleuce to the bloody encounter that was expected. At the hour set for the attack 24 blue coats under the command of Supt. Birm- ingham, put in an appearance and were received wuh applause by the spectators. A few moments later Father Pribyl hove in sight, accompanied by his brother John and Patrick McDermott, jaunitor (of St. Mary’s church who was armed wit-ha hammer, to make an entrance into the property. They were also greeted with shouts from the crowd. _ They at once proceeded to the gates andfafter-giving the locks one ‘ or two heavy blows with the hammer succeed- V ed in gaining an entrance“ This was loudly applauded, as were the other moves, as one by one they tore the looks from the gates and made an ,en- trance to the church. After this was done they started to enter the house. The keys had been left in. the look by those who closed the house, but after a few minutes a window was found open and an entrance'was gained. When Father Pribyl ascended the steps of the parochial residence he was loudly cheered by the spectators. He made a thorough inspection of the house and found it was in good condi- tion. He then stepped out on to the porch and made an address. Judge Wheeler granted an injunction restraining the leaders from interfer- ing with the priest and papers were served on them by Sherifi' Fenelon yes- terday afternoon. This probably acted as a damper to their plans of violence as not one of them showed their faces in the vicinity of the church after dark. despite the rumors that they would set fire to the church during the night. A squad of six police guarded the house during the night. + nocron'smcmss. Well‘Known Connecticut Physician Ends ' His Life by Shooting. Dr. C. Billings Farnsworth, aged 65, belonging to one of the most aristo- cratic families of Norwich committed suicide last night. by shooting himself through the mouth. The bullet came out near the left ear and death was in- stantaneous. The suicide was dis- covered'by Samuel Case, a neighber, about 8 o’clock. Dr. Farnsworth was a widower.. He was a heavy buyer of stocks and hadloet three fortunes ag- gregating at least $500,000 in this man- ' 1191'. His losses within. the past few months are said to have been over 3150- 030 and owingto his loss of fortune and accumulation of debts he became despondent. He leaves one brother, Frederick Farnswnrth, a wealthy resi- dent of New London. .0.»— Fell From a Sprinkling Cart. Peter Girsch who drives one of Par- trick’s sprmkling carts about the street had a narrow escape from being killed yesterday afternoon. As he was driv- ing near the Methodist churcli the horses became frightened at an electric car and started to run. Girsch was thrown from the cart and fell directly in front of one of the forward wheels. The team was stopped by a passer-by with the ' wheels . of the cart scarcely a foot from Girsch’s. body. The" vehicle was loaded and weighed ' about five tons. Girsch escaped with slight injuries to the back. ‘ ‘ DON’T MLSS THEM The Latest Ads. Received Be} fore Going to. Press,‘ . By the People and For the People. WANTED WANTED-'-llliddle- -aged woman to alccept of a home. and to be given a. sma ll re- - muueration for her SOIVI 385. A l * Main street. pp y at No 43 m5 1t LOST, CST—Pass Book M1517 of the Fair-field Co. Savings Bank. If found, please re- turn to the ban as application has been made for a. new book. 11.29 mil 1'0 RENT. [10 RENT—Four rooms. corner of Wall and River street. Possession given imme- diately. Rent reasonable. Inquire of JOHN HADDLN on the premises. Ml-tf l 0 RENT—Upper part of house, No. 20 Center avenue. Suitable for two per- sons. $6 per month. Apply atNo. 6 Orchard street. A1 tf 'I1_0_ RENT—One store and two full suites of apartments in J amps Block. Possession immediately. F. ST. Jon; Locuwoop, Trustee. mIO-t r~ UR SALE. OR SALE—Canopy Top Surre made b F Henry Tooker, New y, y sold cheap. Inquire at Dann’ 5 Stable. m63t 0R SA ”5- Canopy top buggy: two robes , winter and sun mer blankets; harness, double and single All in good order. Inquire at 43 Main or No.1 Camp street. 3 1127 1w FOR SALE—At a bargain, or to rent. The reSidence corner of Camp street and Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms. largo attic, gas. sewer connection, water. bath room and stationary tubs in laundiy. Barn. carriage house, with considerable fruit on the pre11.i=es. It‘ sold. terms Will be en sy—for fur- ther particulars. inquire of the undersigned, near the premises or at No 5. Masonic Build- CHAS. OLMSTEAD, Agt. nJamil 3d. 1897. . A-3 tf ISTRICT of Norwalk, ss. Probate court April 22d. A. D. Estate of Gunner. B. 8Gowns lat e of Nor- walk, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said P state to exhibit their claims for settlement. hose who neglect to present their accounts, piopeily attested, within said time, will be debai'red a recovery. All pei sons indebted to said estate aie 1equested to make immediato payment to HOMER MERRILL, Executor COWS FOR SALE. Several young new milch cows for sale Haven. Will be ’ Good stock. Inquiie at M. RATCHFOBD 5 Win "' ' nipauk F arm or 44 Main street, Norwalk. Hoyt’s Theatre. SATURDAY. MAY 8. MATINEE AND NIGHT. USHERS’ BENEFIT! The Greatest Actor on the Stage To-day in the Porrrayal of— RHGGED, HONEST IRISH CHARACTER, BAN ’11 S ULLY,‘ In His Beautiful Play, O’BRIEN, the CONTRACTOR. A Powerful Heart Story. A'N. Y. Record of 150 Nights. A Blending of Humor & Pathos. Gorgeous Costumes, Beautiful Scenery. SEE THE GREAT RAILROAD BUILDING SCENE, The most perfect production ever placed upon any stage. A Truthful and Impressive Reflex of IRISH LIFE IN AMERICA. A BIG SPECIAL FEATURE, TIIE hocKI cones ouAIIrrrIE. MATINEE— IO and 250. EVENING—25, 35, and 500. Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s 00111113111...” suasrr .v SFOKESI ' A11 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 of certainty—over 100,000 mileage without a. broken spoke. Catalogue free if you can. F. S. AMBLER CYCLE 00., 29 Wall Street; AT HOME. Don’t go out of town to have ' your - Awnings made when you can get them right here at home just as cheap. If you want a canopy for a party or u wed- ding, I will supply it at two hours’ notice. ‘ A letter or postal card will receive prompt at- tention. P. E. CALLAHAN, Awning Maker, '53,Cross St., Norwalk.. i. I 9-hour: V’ A \
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