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WASHINGTON AHEWS
Stirring Debate in.E the Senate
on Cuba.
Spain Has Rejected [Imposed Mediation.
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1235 NEW YORk AVENUE.
WASHINGTON, MAY 19.
A stirring debate on Cuba occurred
in the. Senate to-day. The important
speeches were made by, Senators Fora-
ker of Ohio, Cann'on of Utah, Lindsay
of Kentucky and Hoar of Massachu—
setts. It was the first speech of any
length made by Mr. Foraker since he
entered the Senate. Senator Foraker
startled the Senate by a revelation of
the fact that ex—Secretary Olney had
proposed mediation between Cuba and
Spain and that Spain had rejected the
proposals of the United States govern-
ment.
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Ex-Senator Blackburn was a caller
. on his old friend and colleague, Mr.
McKinley, this morning. They served
together on the Ways and Means Com-
mittee of the House and liked each
other greatly, and have kept up the
friendship. Senator Blackburn told
President McKinley that he had not
been at the White House during the
last Administration for three years.
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A delegation of fifty German Luther-
an ministers of the‘ “Missouri Synod”
paid their respects to the President
this morning. The delegation assured
President McKinley that they were
individually and as a body for the Ad—
ministration. Mr. Robert Taber and
Mrs. Julia Marlowe Taber were also
among the callers. President McKin-
ley is anintimate friend of the Tabers.
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A delightful feature of the reception
to the Postal Congress delegates this
evening at the White House. will be a
buffet supper served in the state din-
ing-room, which is to be handsomely
decorated for the occasion.
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A committee of the National Educa-
tional Association called at the White
House to urge the retention of W. T.
Harris as Commissioner of Education.
Prof. Harris is a native of Killingly in
I our state and one of the most noted and
erudite educators of the country. There
is said to be no intention of removing
him. .
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Secretary Gage to-day appointed
Charles Lyman, of Connecticut, chief
of the treasury stationery division.
Mr. Lyman was formerly a Civil Ser—
vice Commissioner. '
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Vice-President Hobart yesterday re-
ceived a memorial from the American
Chamber Of Commerce, in Paris, in re-
gard to the representation of‘this coun-
try at the exposition to be held in
Paris in 1900.
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It is learned to-day that the President
has decided to make Gen.. Longstreet
commissioner of railroads to succeed
Gen. Hampton.
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Over 100 delegates respresenting the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of Wash-
ington, met in annual convention here
to—day.
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A committee of “Greater New York-
ers” are here, it is claimed to confer
with Senator Tom. Platt as to the best
ticket to be put in the field. Among
the gentlemen are Gens. Tracey and
Woodford, Postmaster Van Cott and
republican orator A. W. Tenny.
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Memorial Day.
At a regular meeting of Buckingham
Post, G. A. R., held last evening, mat-
ters relative to the proper observance
of Memorial Day were considered. It
was voted that the Post attendI services
at the Methodist church on the after-
noon of May 30th, and at the Congre-
gational church in the evening. The
following Monday the members of the
Post will assemble at headquarters and
from thence will visit the 1,several cem-
eteries in tOWn and strew the graves of
ydeparted comrades with flowers. On
' ,. Sunday, June 6th, they will visit the
I cemetery at Wilton and perform a like
. service;
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Carrier Pigeons.
Four carrier pigeOns were released
from Benedict s store this morning,
and they started for their home' In Mass-
achusetts. Speaking of carrier pigeons
' one flew into the Oleander garden this
morning. It was checked T, 31042, and
was fed. It was the same pigeon that
was releascd from Deklyn’s on Tuesday.
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HUHT WASHIO HEAVY
And the Hobos Squirmed Under
His Feet.
Two Hard Characters Sent to Bridgeport
Jail this Morning.
.Two of about as hard looking hoboes
who have infested Norwalk in a long
time, were captured by Officer Hunt
last night, and this morning sent to
Bridgeport jail by Judge Gregory,
thele to work out a fine of $7 and costs
each.
As Officer Hunt was patrolling his
beat, he observed the two bar (1 looking
characters stopping citizens on the
street and requesting money. He saw
them cross Main street and disappear
behind the large billboard just above
Raymond &. Sons, furniture store.
Not wishing to lose his men, Officer
Hunt kept his eye on the spot and
summoning Officer Morehouse request-
ed the latter to go up High street and
head them off should they attempt to
escape up the bank at the rear of the
billboard. ,
As Officer Morehouse’s form appear-
ed at the top of the bank, Officer Hunt
descended upon the spot but was aston-
ished to find that the two men had as
suddenly disappeared as though the
ground had opened and swallowed them-
Their absence could not be accounted
for as the Officer had not removed his
eye from. the spot after seeing them
disappear back of the board.
The two Officers stood gazing at each
other, one-at the ‘top and the other at
the foot of the bank. Suddenly a large
section of an old theatre lithograph up-
on which Officer Hunt was standing
began to move, and a head appeared,
followed by the remark that the officer
was too heavy. '
As soon as the Of‘ficei recovered
fr om his sur pr ise, he inquired the man’s
name. “My name is Peter Munday,”
replied the hoboe. “To-day is Wed-
nesday, ” said Hunt, “and I will have to
The paper under which
the man had secreted himself was re-
moved and he was placed under arrest.
A further search revealed the other
hoboe hid away under more lithographs
a little further up the bank.
Both men were escorted to the lock-
up and are no.v' the guests of Sheriff
Hawley.
WILLIAM E. DANN DEAD.
Another Norwalk Resident Joins the Great
, Majority.
After an illness lasting over a period
of several weeks, William E. Dann died
at his home on River street this morn-
ing, aged 72 years. His wife and two
sons, Wallace and Horace E. Dann sur-
vive him. '
The deceased was probably as well
known as any other citizen in this com-
munity, he having for many years been
engaged in the livery business here
and sold out the same to his son Horace.
Mr. Dann, previous to coming to Nor-
walk, lived in New Canaan. He also
was engaged in the grocery business
which he later sold out to the firm of
Burtis & Mead. He conducted livery
stables at New Canaan and Stamford,
and coming to Norwalk, purchased the
livery business conducted at the time
by D. S. Bartram.
He was a hard worker in every new
enterprise in town, and invested his
money and experience to the success of
the same. Among corporations,banks,
etc., with which he was identified as
either a director ,or stockholder Were
the New Canaan National bank, the
N orwalk Fire Insurance company, and
the N orwalk and Central National
banks. He had served as a member of
the court of burgesses, and at one. time
was a tax collector in the town of New
Canaan.
He owned considerable real estate ‘in
town, the brick block on Wall street
and the building occupied by Raymond
& Son being inclusive. He also had a
summer cottage at Roton Point and
other property about town.
In his demise many people lose a
good friend and his family a kind and
indulgent head.
Popp—Silk.
Jacob Popp' and Miss Nellie Silk
were married at St. Mary’s church yes‘
terday. Rev. J. T. Winters performed
the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Popp
will reside in West Norwalk.
lust Leaked Out.
It has just leaked out that .Julius
Deysenroth and Miss Lizzie Zarges,
members of the Germania Singing so-
ciety, were married, Nov. 18, in Port-
I chester.
LIGHT 0N ‘ DECK.
Marshall H. TollesIElected a
Member of the Board of
School Visitors.
The Meeting Adjourned Without Electing
a Secretary.
A meeting of the board of school vis-
itors was held last evening.
Attorney John H. Light acted as
secretai y pro tem.
It was shown that the mpeople of East
Norwalk were in favor of the election
of Marshall Tolles to fill the vacancy
on the board caused by the death of
George S. Bell, and Mr. Tolles was
duly elected.
And then came the election of a sec-
retary to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Rev. H. N. Dunning.
General Charles Olmstead a member
of the board called attention to the
fact that this end of the town was not
fairly represented on the board, and
courteously asked that the appointment
be awarded to some one from this sec-
tion of the town. .
Evidently this suggestion did not
meet with the hearty approbation of at
least four others for when the first bal—
lot was counted it was found that Rev.
R. O. Sherwood had received four votes
and A. E. Austin four making a tie.
Seven ballots were taken with no
change in the result. Mr. Light made
a motion that the election be postponed
but the motion did not prevail.
Other tactics were then brought into
requisition and in a short time there
was no quorum and it became necessary
to adjourn.
The meeting was by no means a credit
to the town, and of a sectional feeling
that is not apt to prove of benefit tothe
public schools of the town as a whole. '
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Chicken Thieves.
Chicken thieves paid their respects
to residents of Wilton one night this
week. At the home of s. B. Middle-
brook, 7 chickens were stolen; Miss
Middlebrook, 8; Mr. Comstock, 17;
Mrs. Wolf 20 and Mr. Whitney 14 tur-
keys and 27 chickens.
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Sudden Death.
Ebenezer Gilbert, one of the best
known citizens of East Haven, died
very suddenly last night at his home,
aged 71 years. He'had been a town of-
ficial for a number of years and was
highly respected.
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FRATERNAL NEWS.
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Secretaries of fraternal, Or secret so-
cieties are invited to send to the
GAZETTE, the elections of officers and
other news pertaining to their lodges
to be printed in this column. The
names of officers should be brought in
on the evening of their election and
all other news with equal promptness.
The Norwalk Chapter, D. A. R.‘ is
holding an “open meeting” at the Cen-
tral club house this afternoon. The
State Regent Mrs. ' S. T. Kinney, of
New Haven, will make an address.
Tea will be served by the ladies of the
-Woman’s Exchange. As it is to be the
last formal meeting of the members of
the Chapter for some weeks, it is safe
to assume that it will be fraught with
pleasure for all.
The Heptasophs gave ex-Mayor Hub-
bell a farewell banquet last night. The
leading dish on the menu was “good
wishes,” fried, baked, boiled and toast-
ed, served with a sauce that would clog
up the wheels in a sugar‘refinery.
The Wednesday 'Matinee Euchre
Club was entertained yesterday after-
noon by the Misses Hatch, at their
residence on West avenue. Five tables
were filled and the prizes were won by
Mrs. H. A. Mathewson and Mrs.
Thomas Benedict. The guest prizes
were won by Mrs. Orlando Allen and
Miss Julia Stowe.
Photographer “Dick” Fitch has sev-
eral excellent pictures of animal life at
the Lockwood farm in Wilton, on exhi-
bition in the corner drug store window.
Mr. Fitch’s work is worthy of praise,
but owing to his modesty we refrain
from commending his work to its full
worth. ,
Some rascal stole seventeen tomato
plants from the garden of John Pierce
at Winnipauk last night. The thief
kindly left one plant which he can
have together with a charge of shot by
calling again.
The bonds of $3 furnished by Charles
Greenwood and Miss Julia Lacey who
were under arrest for riding bicycles
on the city sidewalks,‘ were declared
forfeited by Judge Gregory this morn-
.ing, the prisoners failing to put in an
appearance.
MEDAL BILL PASSES
And the Survivors of the Port
Hudson Forlorn Hope
Party. Happy. --
William Mitchell and Other Veterans Wt re
There.
Yesterday.i in the Senate at yVashing—
ton 'the bill to grant medals to the sur-
vivors and heirs of volunteers of the
Port Hudson forlorn hope stor ming
party of June 15, 1863, was passed.
Among those from this section who
participated' In that memorable strug-
gle is 1st Lieutenant William Mitchell
of Nbrwalk, 2d Lieutenant J. C. Taylor
of VVestport, Sergt. James H. Mitchell,
Michael O’Brien, William H. Partrick,
George R. Marvin, Samuel D. Elwood
and William Brophy of N orwalk.
Under the bill these veterans or their
heirs will receive a medal to commem-
orate this great and bloody struggle.
—-A11 the successful Merchants of
this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE.
A LITTLE SPARK
Causes the Total Destruction
ofIa Milford House.
Had Obtained Good Headway Before it Was
Noticed.
A spark from a passing train set fire
toa house situated on the Bridgeport
turnpike and near the railroad at 4
O’clock yesterday afternoon and before
the 'fire department, arrived had such
astart that the water could not check
the flames and the house was burned
to the ground. The house was oc-
cupie' by Wayne Burns, the owner
being James Tibbals also of this»
place. The house was a two-story
affair and the loss to both building and
contents will reach $1,500, partially in-
sured. No one was in the house at the
time and the fire had got a good head-
way before it was noticed by any one.
The house is situated some distance
from the town. The fire was dis-
covered by a passerby who gave the
alarm, but before assistance arrived
the building was completely enveloped
in flames.
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bullock, of Denver,
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George E.
Miller, of High street, Norwalk.
Mrs. Charles Sayback, of Bayonne,
N. J., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Linxweiler. '
Charles Irving Ferris will sail for
Europe on June I2d. .
Mr. W. H. Thomas was in town to-
day. '
Mr. P. F. Masterson'XOf the Boston
Store will attend the big fair in New
York city to-night, and expects to
stand on a handful of earth from every
county in Ireland;
Mrs. A. S. Solman has returued to
town after ‘a month’s absence in Phila—
delphia, and is somewhat improved in
health.
A new fence is being placed on the
north side of the Doty property on
LeonaIId street.
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The funeral of the late Enos Kellogg
will be held to-morrow aftor noon.
Members Of Buckingham Post, G. A. R.
will attend in uniform._ '
——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 st1eet.a 21-tf
To-night at the mid-Week meeting of
the Norwalk Methodist church the
pastor will conclude his sunday morn-
ing sermon on “God’s Great Multiplying
Hand. ’,’ The minutes of the New York
East Conference are out, and will be in.
the church to-nigh’t fOr' distribution.
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MARVIN_H|II WINS.
The New Post-Office to be Lo-
cated on Washingtdn Street.
Inspector O’Brien so Favors.
Post-office inspector F. A. O’Brien
was in South N orwalk this morning
and opened the bids offered for a suiti
able place for the post-office.
There were but two bids, one from
E. A. Woodward, who offered the site .
at the corner of Hanford place and
South Main street, and the other from
Marvin Brothers, at a point on East
Washington street.
The latter bid was the lowest, and as
the inspector thought the one more
favorable to the interests of the people
and the postal department, and he will,
it is understood, so recommend.
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Bike Notes.
“Billy” Sheppard rides one of the
handsomest racing wheels in‘ town.
It’s a Stearns racer. ,
The dock at DOrlons was lined with
wheelmeIn last night, but owing to the
cool weather their stay was short. '
More ladies ride wheels this year
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There is talk of organizing a wheel
club in East N orwalk.
A new cycle club has been formed
in Stamford It will be known as the
‘ Stamford Wheel Club.”
A large number of bicyclists were
riding on East avenue without lanterns
last night. .
Entry blanks forthe Alpha races will
be sent out to-morrow.
Cyclists are anxiously waiting for the
track of the Fair Grounds to be placed
in condition for training.
The prizes ffoered for the Alpha
races this year are greater in number
and value than ever before.
C. Ford Seeley, of Stamford, is send-
ing out entry-blanks for a twenty-mile
r oad r ace, June 10. He expects to have
150 entries and $1,000 worth of prizes.
The course is to be the turnpike from
Stamford to Norwalk and return.
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AT THE THEATRES.
Dan Sully and his $10,000 quartette
will be at Hoyt's theatre on Monday
evening, May 24th. Auld Lang Syne
will be presented in a manner that is
sure to please, and the house ought to
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Postmaster L. M. Monroe and a party
of ladies enjoyed the sail to N orthport
on the steamer Defender Tuesday after-
noon. '
The shoe factory of Fancher & Co.,
is rapidly nearing complete repair since
the disastrous fire of a few weeks since.
The top floor including roof, was almost
entirely destroyed, and much damage
was done by water.
A New Canaan gentleman owning a
fine piece of woodland near Lake Wam-
panaw, ofiers the location as a park to
the town providing 'means are raised
put it in good condition. The location
is a very desirable one and would make
a fine spot for the purpose. .
Not considering the question in its
moral aspect, New Canaan Is losing con-
siderable of its retail trade this year, by
the fact Of no license, as many of the
workmen in the town, who have in
years past, with license, purchased
their hats, boots and other apparel in
the borough, now walk to N orwalk,
about three miles, and purchase their
supplies. Many of them—foreigners—
like a glass of beer, and Saturday
nights will have it. If not sold in New
Canaan they go where it is sold, and
the town loses their custom besides the
$1,000 or more from licenses. Such are
the facts, irrespective of the moral ar-
gument against selling.
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H. H. Williams of Main street, is
presenting" customers who buy the
Chilton paints, with a durable leather
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Pulled the Whistle Cord With His Teeth. .
There are various Ways for ”signaling .
to the engineer of a locomotive to stop
his train, but the latest was accomplish-
ed yesterday morning by a horse.
Twelve finely bred horses belonging
to James Sloan of New York, were
shipped in a special car attached to the
83.. mfexpless. The car was next to
the locomotive.
The train left the Grand Central de-
pot on time and was bowling along at
high speed through Greenwich, when
suddenly the momentum was stopped
with such sudden force as .to fairly '
throw several of the passengers out of ,
their seats. ' .
Mr. Sloan and his party Were in, a...
parlor car. They jumped Off to see .
what had happened. The conductor ‘I
and br akemen were also hustling, but“
after a minute it was all explained and
everybody laughed.
It appears that one of the hOrses in'
the private car lifted up his head and.
in a playful mood seized the. whistle
cord overhead in his mouth. He gave
this signal cord a couple of quick pulls,
and of course the little signal whistle
in the cab sounded two short blasts in
Engineer Pier son 5 ear.
Such a signal means “stop quick.”
EngineerPieison naturally imagined
something serious was the matter and
instantly applied the emergency brake
and brought his train up~ standing.
The men in the car with the hOrses
poked their heads out and shouted
“Diamond Dick’ did it with his teeth.”
AfteI the explanation was made En-
gineer Pierson said, “Well I’ll be
if I ever had a horse pull a signal on
me before.” The car was taken Off at
South Norwalk and sent thrIo Iugh to
Lenox. ' -
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FDR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
A Prize to the First Sending in the
Largest Number of Correct
Answers.
' Conimencing with Monday’s issue of
the EVENING GAZETTE, a seIies 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 fir st 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.
XIV. .
Without my firsthow life would pall,
We could not value peace find love;
What dreadful gloom would cover all,
What darkness lower from above.
But if my first were banished quite,
My second would be widely known;
Where second Is there cometh night,
They each must take their course
' alone.
Fir st and second make my whole,
And give second whatever you say;
But the strangest part of it all Is this,
So doing, they always keep fir st away.
Charade.
XV.
Quite common and worthless my fiI st,
sure, is reckoned,
My first as a rule has some sort of a
second,
My first you may see any day in the
street,
Andeobby confiscates me when on his -
eat
I am sometimes disguised in gentle-
man’s clothes,
But I then ,. am a villain, as you will
suppose,
Now my second without my first you
may view.
, When seen you will fail to regaIdI me
as new;
I am long, I am short, I am 'thin, I
am thick,
DelightkII express at the sight of a
sti
Yes, delight, I confess, and sorrow as
we,ll
Which may fill fir st with joy, or may
serve to repel.
. For my whole now my fiI st and my
second combine,
And you’ll find to diminish is quite
in my line.
I am used' In the law, you may think
as you will,
But it’s seldom the lawyer does me to .
his bill.
If my whole to my first’s second’s ap- .
plied,
’Twill decrease, I am sure you’ll not .
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