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CLASS OF. PEOPLE TO WHOM A
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THE GAZETTE Beaches Every Class.
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WASHINgLUll NEWS.
Cabinet Meeting Considers
Means of Alleviating Suf-
' ferings of Americans
in ‘Cuba’.
Spain Said to Object to Mr. Calhoun’s Be-
‘ ing Sent to Cuba.
GAZETTE BUREAU,
1235 NEW YORK AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, MAY 14.
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The meeting of the Cabinet this
morning failed to develop the fact that
there exists in the mind of the Presi-
dent or his advisers any political crisis
with respect to Cuban affairs. The ses-
sion to have been devoted entirely to a
consideration of the means necessary to
alleviate the suffering of American cit-
izens in Cuba.
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Minister De Lome of Spain this morn-
ing had quite a long conference with
Assistant Secretary of State Day, after
which Judge Day hastened to the
White House and had a few minutes’
talk with the President before the lat-
ter left for Philadelphia.
It is believed about the State Depart—
ment that Minister De Lome’s visit was
in connection with the mission of Mr.
Calhoun to Cuba, and it was rumored
that Spain had interposed some objec—
tions to it.
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A delegation of G. A. R. men from
New Jersey invited the President to at-
tend the Stat encampment of the G.
A. R., at Atlantic City, June 9. 'Mr.
McKinley thanked the delegation for
the invitation, which he said he would
take under advisement.
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The Star to-night says that informa-
tion which is beyond dispute is that
the President is far from satisfied with
the Senate bill. He was 'much better
pleased with the House bill, which is
thought to have been drawn in some
part according to his informally ex-
pressed desires. The President has no
idea that the Senate bill will pass Con-
gress.
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It is said here that Secretary Bliss
will accept the nomination for the
office of Mayor of Greater New York,
if, after a canvas of the political situa
tion, he is satisfied That the Republican
nominee has a fighting chance of elec-
tion.
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IT MADE A MISS.
A Sign Attempts to Hit George S. Grumman
and is Hopelessly Wrecked.
This morning, George S. Grumman
of the O. T. R. B. firm drove up to the
Norwalk hotel with D. Hartley Weeks
in the pilot-house, or ; more strictly
speaking with the reins in his hands.
Mr. Gruman placed his order and
was coming out of the hotel when an
overhanging sign fell and came within
a foot of striking Mr. Grumman on the
head. The crash startled him, but
not to the extent of his failing to ap-
preciate the ~ fact that the sign had
pionioned a small dog, which he quick-
' ly gave liberty by raising the obstrucg,
ion.
’ As if this were not enough experience
for the day, Mr. Grumman found on
reaching his store that a shad or an eel
had strayed into the feeder of the O.
T. R. B. tank and clogged up the tank
at a time" when “ Old Sol ” was making
it warm for those who appreciate the
benefits of the same.
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Will Remain Here.
Norwalk is put to the necessity of do-
ing some active hustling for recruits,
with the alternative of losing one of
her military companies. Company D.
of the Fourth Regiment is to be dis—
solved for general good-for-nothing-
ness, and unless a sufficient number of
recruits are obtained at once, to start
an entirely new company, Stamford
will be given the opportunity of mak-
ing up the quota of the regiment by or-
ganizing a new company in that town.
——New Haven Palladium.
‘ Will Go to California.
I In addition to Dr. and Mrs. T. K.
Noble and Mrs. Frederick Belden who
expect to attend the Y. P. S. C. E.‘ con-
vention in California the last of June,
we learn that Mrs. Edwin Clark and
son, Master Edwin Parker Clark, of
Elm street, Mrs. John H. Ferris and
daughter, Miss Eva Ferris, of West
street, South Norwalk, Mrs. Sarah M.
Upson and daughter of South Norwalk
and Mrs. Hubbard Barnes also expect
to go.» , ,
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AoooL MUTDRMAN.
saved a Bridjdport Girl’s
Life By Prompt and In:
telligent Action.
Gertrude Porter’s Bicycle Alone Was In
'jured.
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- Only coolness and remarkable pres-
ence of mind on the part of Frank Bow—
man, a motorman on a North Bridge-
port car, averted a tragedy at Main
and Wall streets yesterday. Bvstanders
turned their heads to avoid seeing what
they thought could not fail of being a
sight of horror, but were relieved to find
that the young motorman had saved a
life which was the moment before in
the greatest peril. .
Miss Gertrude Porter was riding her
bicycle down Main street, slightly in
advance of Bowman’s car, and without
turning to see whether the, way was
clear, attempted to cross the track' to
turn into Wall street. As she made
the turn, the wheel slipped and she fell
prostrate across the rails.
In an instant Bowman reversed the
current propelling the car,-'and reached
forward to pick up the fender chain.
The rails were wet and slippery and
the car continued to run ahead before
the reverse current took hold of the
gearing, until the body of the unfortu-
nate young woman was far beneath the
front platform. When the wheels
ceased to revolve and the car began to
run back, the guard board of the trucks
was pressing against the young lady’s
shoulder.
Miss Porter was helped to her feet,
and ,to the surprise of the witnesses of
the occurance,was found to be entirely
uninjured. Save for the wetting of her
clothing she suffered no inconvenience.
The dress guard of her bicycle was
broken. Waiting only to give her
name to the conductor of the car, she
mounted her wheel and rode down
Wall street. .
Her escape was remarkable in two
ways, for had Bowman neglected to
raise the fender after reversing the
current, she would have been caught
between it and the pavement and would
have been severely ’crushed. As Miss
Porter rode off it seemed to the by-
standers that her nerves were less af-
fected than those of the motorman.
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Reported Business Change.
It is reported that Isaac Hamilton,
landlord of the Warwick hotel at South
Norwalk, has purchased the wholesale
and retail liquor business for so many
years conducted byJeremiah Donovan,
and that the transfer will be made
within a short time. The Donovan
plant is a large One but it is safe to say
that it will be managed by Mr. Hamil-
ton, in case the bargain is consumma-
ted, in a business like manner.
Evidence Not Sufficient.
Annie E. Doran, of Norwalk, was the
only applicant for divorce to appear be-
fore Judge George W. Wheeler yester-
day. She asked for legal separation
from her husband, John Doran, on the
grounds of , habitual intemperance.
The court heard the evidence and de-
cided that it was not strong enough. The
case Went over for a further hearing.
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Killed by a Live Wire.
William Casey, 32 years of age, and
Patrick Garvin, his brother-in-law,
aged 22, were electrocuted by coming
in contact with a telegraph or tele-
phone wire that had fallen to the side-
walk at the corner of Dudley street and
Webster avenue, Chelsea, Mass, yes-
terday, and had been charged by a
light company.
Their Thirtieth.
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Peck will cele-
brate their thirtieth wedding anniver-
sary next Monday. evening at their
home on CrOss street. It will be ac—
cording to the category of Wedding an-
niversaries a “pearl,” and it is assured
will be one of great pleasure to the
guests.
Hillside ’97.
The day scholars of the graduating
class have been spending this week at
Hillside with their sister students com-
bining work and pleasure. The merry
- party breaks up to-day and they re-
turn to their severalhomes after hav-
ing spent a pleasant week.
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D. ath of Dr. Munger.
Dr. Elisha 'Munger, one of thabest.‘
known physicians in the eastern part
of the state, died last night, aged 49, at
his residence in New London, after an
unsuccessful operation for. appendicitis.
wire from the Chelsea Gas and Electric ’
THE iUMGOURT.“
A Man Found Drunk in a Wood-
shed and a MaidenLady
Evades Paying Her
Railroad Fare.
Other Cases of Minor Importance.
DEarly this morning a man named
Jamison, living on Pine street, South
Norwalk, discovered a man in his wood-
shed. Without waiting to learn as to
whether the man was dead or alive he
hastened towards the police headquar-
tersl On his way he met Officer Hall
to whom he told his story, and the offi-
cer accompanied him to the woodshed,
where he found the man spread out on
the floor with a crowbar for a pillow
and picks and shovels for a coverlet,
and a miscellaneous lot of bolts, spikes,
nails, hammers, etc., for a couch.
The ofiicer on going into the building
shouted out “breakfast is ready” and
the man turned over and dropping a
bunch of spikes out of his hand lazily
opened his eyes and said “Who cares,
I dont want any.”
“But I want you,” answered the offi-
cer. “All right my hearty” came from
the man and with the officers hand on
his coat collar he landed on his feet.
“Brace up” said the officer who saw
that the man was intoxicated. And the
man did brace up as well as he could,
and reluctantly accompanied the officer
to the station-house. _
He had gained an entrance to the
woodshed by climbing in through a
convenient window. He gave his name
'as James Gray but could not explain
why he had sought the place for a
lodging, and ventured the remark that
he must have been fired in their from
some express train as it was passing by.
This morning the judge fired a sentence
at him which will probably land him in
jail.
Olive Scott who claimed to hail from
Bridgeport, was ejecfed from a train on
the Consolidated railroad at South
Norwalk last night for evading the pay-
ment' of her fare. She was escorted to
the police station by the police. Olive
was intoxicated, and that was the
charge that appeared against her on
the blotter this morning. '
M. Cappo was taken before the court
on the charge of having stolen black
diamonds from the Consolidated rail-
road freight yards.
THE GAZETTE WOULD LIKE TO SEE
The men show more respect to ladies.
More womanly women in N orwalk.
The sidewalks kept clean.
A branch Y. W. C. A. established in
town and another effort for a Y. M. C
A.
A final quietus put upon tramp cats
who are out after dark.
Some bicycle costumes shortened,
others lengthened. ,
Col. Hod Saunders in training for the
Alpha ten mile road race. /
The new paper, Church Doings, a
financial success. -
A politician who does not want to be
postmaster. . ‘
The road roller at work every clear
day. ~
More business houses in East Nor-
walk.
Officer “Billy” Pennington smile.
A chuck steak that is not tough.
THE EVENING GAZETTE’S devil win
the Boston store’s bicycle to-night.
The Crosswalk club on bicycles.
, That new school house in South Nor-
walk erected.
A spring chicken that is not three
years old. - '
" Peter Bailey at Dorlon Point this
summer. j.
The Tramway compaxfy procure a
watering car and sprinkle their tracks.
A graduate from the N orwalk public
schools who can read and spell correctly.
“ Dave” Gould president of the Con-
solidated railroad. -
The Alpha bicycle races a success.
‘More people brought into town.
The city purchase a bicycle for street
commissioner Mart Kellogg.
Motorman Matheis bring out his
straw hat.
The Street Railway company give
the R. .8; G. girls a free trolley ride
over its lines some pleasant day.
The health officer and fire inspector
pay an official visit to the alley in the
rear of the bank building on Mechanic
street.
. LAdvgytise' £13115 GazETTE.
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THENAM_l-I§_S_EGURED.
company A Will be Formed in
Norwalk and Not
Stamford.
day Evening. ’
Lieut. Aiken has succeeded in secur-
the ing necessary number of names. and
the new military company to be known
as A will be formed here in Norwalk and
not in Stamford, as it was feared it
would be.
A special meeting- has been called at
the Armory for next Tuesday evening,
and all members who have signed the
petition have been notified to appear in
person, as the organization will be per-
fected at that time and their signatures
forwarded to headquarters unless other-
wise ordered, which will be binding up—
on the signers.
LieutenantAiken has worked hard
to secure the organization to Norwalk
and is deserving of much praise for his
success. He will work still harder to
make Company A a credit to the; town
and worthy of the support of every
business man. -
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cRusneo TO DEATH.
lames Todd, an Oysterman Killed by a
Steamer at City Point.
Joseph Todd, 3. young deck hand \on
the oyster steamer “Cambria” of City
Point, New Haven, was instantly killed
late yesterday afternoon on board that
steamer as the craft was making a land-
ing at the wharf at City Point. Todd
was jammed to death between the
steamer and the spiling of the wharf,
his chest being crushed in and his neck
broken. v ‘
May DayParade.
Members of C0. D: held their last
May day parade and s oot at the rifle
renge on the XVestport road to—day. In
order to avoid the electric cars Capt tin
Wilcoxson marched his men over Cross
street to the range.
From Stage [0 Pulpit.
James A. Herne, the actor of “Shore
Acres” fame, is to occupy the pulpit in
a St. Paul church, to-morrow' and
preach a sermon on the elevating ten-
dency of the drama as a moral force.
Amused Himself.
A IVinnipauk resident distinguished
himself yesterday, by getting drunk
and chasing his wife out of the door-
yard, and then as if not content in. his
wrong-doing, yanked the clothes-pins
from a full line of underwear, including
his own, letting the same into the mud.
’Tis such actions as this that cause wo-
men to wisely hesitate before linking
their fortune with that of the opposite
sex.
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School Reception.
" The reception of the graduating
class of the Over River school was held
last evening at Lockwood’s hall. The
affair was a creditable one as well as
one of a source of much pleasure to all
who participated.
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The remains of seven members of the
Cowles family will probably be trans—
ferred from the Union to the sarcopha-
gus in the Riverside cemetary next
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plot, will, it is understood, also be
transferred to the same cemetery.
Miss Gertrude Lyon of North avenue
is in Brooklyn, and will attend the
commencement exercises of the Amer‘
iCan School of, Execution, of which she
is a graduate. The graduating rec'ep-
tion takes place to-day.
Messrs. Raymond & Sons shipped a,
large quantity of furniture to Cannons
this morning.
Edelbert Osterbanks, who has been
“will for. some days,-is reported as not
. {rapidly improving.
A Special Meeting Called for- Next Tues»
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week. The monuments on the present '
’day afternoon.
THELEgieiATURE. :PRova'fl SPEED.
Doings of the Day in the
' House Yesterday. 1
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The ~'Gunboat. Nashville the
Fastest of Her Class.
Gen. Frost Introduces Resolution .lncor- Wins a Bonus of $60.000 foerer Lucky
p’orating South Norwalk Board of
Trade.
it.
The Senate was not in session yester-
day, having adjourned until Tuesday.
An act\to increase the fees of the
county commissioners of New Haven,
Fairfield and Hartfdrd counties was
tabled to Tuesday.
The House passed the bill in concur-
rence with the Senate Concerning the
maintenance and building the ap-
proaches to Washington bridge at the
expense of the counties and Bridge-
port and Milford.
General Frost was given unanimous
consent for the introduction of a reso-
lution incorporating the South N or-
walk Board of Trade.
The house concurresd with the senate
without debate in rejecting the bill
providing that 50 per eent. of the liquor
license fees be diverted to‘the state.
' The bill creating the office of attor-
ney-general was adopted with an
amendment specifying that he be elect-
ed by the peOple.
The medical practice act came up
again and was discussed at length, be-
ing finally tabled for action later.
The house concurred with the senate
in passing the substitute ,bill making
an appropriation annually of a su not
to exceed $2,000 to the Connecticut
Humane society. '
The bill making appropriations fOr
two years for military purposes amount-
ing to $290,830, was explained by Mr.
Frisbie. '
The bake shop bill came from the
senate passed with an amendment strik-
ing out--the words, “or communicate
directiy with,” in relation to closets.
The house concurred. .
PERSO‘NKI. NOTES.
Mrs. Henry J. Grumman is home
from an extended visit with friends in
Philadelphia. .
City clerk E. M. Lockwood and fam-
ily arrived home from their southern
trip to-day.
M. F. Unright of Newark, N. J. was
in town this morning renewing his ac-
quaintance with old friends.
William Martin of Elmenworth place
was in town to-da’y.
Rev. E. S Chapman 'D. D. of San
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Francisco who is a guest at the Con
gregational parsonage will preach
morning and evening in the First Con-
gregational church. He is one of the
most eloquent preachers on the Pacific
coast.
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FRATERNAL NEWS.
Secretaries of fraternal, or secret so-V ' 7' .
cieties are invited to send to the
GAZETTE, the elections of officers and
other newspertaining to their lodges
to be printed in this column. The,
names of officers should be brought in.
on the evening of, their election and‘1
all other news with equal promptness.
Court Narruk, - F. of A., met last
evening and transacted business of in-
terest to the order.
Pioneer Castle, Knights of the Mystic
Chain held a regular meeting last nigh-t.
A number of the state ofiicers attendfl" ‘ "incrning service.
ed a meeting of the U. 0. G. C. at the ..
hall in the GAZETTE building last even-3*
ing. .
The Brieklayers’ Union will. meet
Monday evening.
A regular meeting of Douglas Fowler
Post, G. A. R. will be held Monday
eveningf . ’
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Complaint is made that cider is being
sold on Harbor avenue, contrary to the
law in such cases made and provided.
The new boiler which is to be placed
at the N orwalk and South (Norwalk
Electric Light station arrived yester-
—A H. Hoyt & SOn will give away a
useful article August 23; $75 in Gold.
Every sale of 50 cents gets a coupon,
and gets best shoes for price, 37 Wall
Builders.
“The fastest vessel of her class in
lthe world,” was the verdict accorded
. by the officers of the trail board at the
, conclusion of the speed trial of the new
: gunboat Nashville yesterday, on Long
Island Sound.
. The speed required by the government
I was 13.07 knots. The average speed
i made by the vessel was 17,706 knots,
l making an excess of speed very near
; three knots. With a bonus of $20,000
I’for each excess knot, this means a total
' of nearly $60,000 for her builders. ‘
FOB sci-i601. CHlLDBEN.
A Prize to the First Sending in the
LargestNumher of Correct . ‘
Answers.
"Commencing with Monday’s issue of.
the EVENING GAZETTE, a series of re--
buses and enigmas will be published
each evening expressly for school
children of the public and private
schools of the town. ' ,
To the one first sending in the largest
number of correct answers each week.
A Lincoln Fountain Pen with a war-
ranted solid gold pen and beautiful
chased holder will be given.
Answers can be handed in at this of-
fice, at the branch office, 12 North
Main. street, South Norwalk, ‘or sent
through the mail. ,
The winner’s name will be announced
in the WEEKLY GAZETTE, each week.
Charade.
X.
Ever varying am I,
-’Tis sad, but true, as you’ll descry.
I furnish all with conversation,
And I’mimportant to each nation.
To please some folks I’m never able,
They vote me really too unstable;
But of my first no more I’ll say,
You feel its influence every day,
The watchmaker and engineer
Have uses found for me, ’tis clear.
In a rich suit I’m always dressed,
And I’m allowed to wear a crest.
For this no tax is charged to me,
’Tis worn by right of pedigree,
, This much I of my second tell,
You’ll guess me quickly, I know. well.
My whole, ah 1 how shall I relate,
Inconstant is, though this I state,
Of fickleness the emblem I,
To keep my place I always try.
I own I have some consolation,
For mine’s a Very lofty station;
And those of high and low degree,
Will each alike look up to me.
Charade.
IX .
If first were not, how .dull this sphere
would be,
’1‘would fail in interest both for you
and me.
Having my first, a long and weary day.
Like abright meteor vanishes away.
If second’s lost, then manly faces pale,
Dread of results will make the strongest
quail,
To strip off nature’s coat, this will re-
veal, "
Yet oft its duty is to close conceal.
My whole you’ll find in palace, castle.
cot.
My whole’s my second, audit is its lot
My first to guard and shield within its
hold, , '
-In close embrace even from days of old.
At the Churches.
; GRACE"; CHURCH—Sunday, May 16.
.Holy communion, 8 a. m. Morning
prayer” and sermon, 10:30. Sunday
(school, 12:15 p. m. Evensong and ser-
imam :30. The services will be conducted
by the new rector, theRev. J. McClure
Bellows.
NORWALK METHODIST CHURCH-—‘
Rev. F. A. Scofield, pastor. Topic of
the morning sermon, “God’s Great
Multiplying Hand.” The Sunday
School will meet at the close of the
The eighth anniver-
sary of the Epworth' League will be
vicelebrated with appropriate services at
the Young People’s meeting at 6:30 and
at 7:30 the pastor will preach a sermon
to the members of the League and all
young people of the church on the sub-
ject “Christians or Disciples, Which?”
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH——
Rev. Thomas K. Noble, pastor. Services
at 10:30 and 7:30 p. m. Rev. E. S. Chap-'
man, D. D., of California, will preach
morning and evening. The pastor will
conduct the introductory services.
Morning subject, “The Secret of a .
True Christian Life; ” evening, “A
Lost Crown—Is it "Yours?” Junior
Christian Endeavor at 5 p. m., senior
Christian EndeaVor at 6:30 p. m. .
—All the successful Merchants of I.
street. ~. , m 14 4t
this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE.
Norwalk Chronicler