. capacities. POPULAR MID WIDE-"£54. THE EVENING GAZETTE GROWS * ALL THE TIME, BECAUSE IT GETS THE NEWS AND PRINTS IT. PEO-- PLE PATRONIZE A WIDE-AWAKE PAPER. VOL. VII. No.1619. WASHINGTON NEWS. The House Expected to Pass the Cuban Belligerencyp Resolution. Next Week. West Winsted Citizens Protest Against Post Office Consolidation, GAZETTE BUREAU, l 1235 ’NEW YORK AVENUE. WASHINGTON. MAY 21. I Early next week it is expected the House will pass the belligerency reso- lution, The State Departmentcorres- pondence'is also to be considered in se- cret session for fear that its publication may endanger the lives of our officials in that unhappy island. The Tariff bill meantime, is to be side-tracked, and the right of way given Cuba. 0 o o . Joseph H.Vaill Of West Winsted, and H. L. Roberts of the StrongnManufac— turing Company, of Winsted, are here to protest in behalf of the people of the two places against the proposed consol- idation of the post offices and the change of location to Mr. Lilly’s store in VVin- sted. o 0 o The President’s course so far with respect to Cuba invites confidence. Not only is his interest aroused, but the steps he has taken Show that peace for Cuba is his aim and desire. He has acted with conspicuous patriotism, wis- dom and discretion. He may send to .. Congress another message. - o o o On every hand yesterday was looked upon as a day of signal triumph for the cause Of oppressed Cuba in the Ameri- can Congress Stirring speeches in be- half of liberty such as were made in the old Philadelphia State House ove1 100 years ago, thrilled the listeneis in the Senate and House galler Ies, both of which Were c10deed all day to the full Conservative Congressmen are filled with grave anxieties as to the result of this action, in which, it is said, the President and Secretary of State deeply share. - o o o The Senate committee on interna], tional expositions has decided to re- port favorably the resolution providing for the appropriations of $350,000 for proper representation of this govern- ment at the Paris exposition of 1900. 0 o 0 Senator Gallinger has given notice of an amendment to the general deficiency appropriation bill providing that “me- chanics and laborers of every class, em- ployed by the government shall here- after be excluded from the classified executive civil service.” 0 o o CongressmanTIill returned late last 'night from his flying trip to Norwalk, and early this morning was greeted by a post office committee from Winsted. o o o The total number of fourth class post: masters appointed today was 105. The changes include: Connecticut—Darien, J. E. Ballard, vice G. E. Everett, and Newtown, G. F. Duncomb, vice J. J. Northrop, both removals. ' ' o o o ' Plato T. Lee of the District of Co- lumbia, an ex-Union soldier. has been reinstated in the Agricultural Depart- ment. 0 0 0 Both Houses adjourned over to Mon- day to cool off. The Railroad Appeals. Yesterday notice was served on the city of Stamford of an appeal by the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. company from the assessment of damages imposed upon ’the railroad company as its share of the expense incurred in the extension of Pacific street under the company’s new tracks. ,Nominal damages only were granted the railroad by the city and in the papers in 'the appeal the railroads officials claim that the dam- ' ages will certainly reach 8550000.. A new bridge, the cost of which is vari- ously estimated at between $30,000 and $96,000 will be necessary to carry the thirteen tracks now on the embank- ment. The case is returnable in the Superior courT. at Bridgeport, May 31. At the County Jail. Yesterday there were 176 prisoners at the county jail, the number being quite a falling off from last winter. No attempt has been made, as reported, to set the prisoners who have been sen- tenced to the state prison at labor in the workshop. It is ;:expected that, room for them .will He made at the: - prison next month, so they are per- mitted ’to idle the time away. More than the usual number of female pris- oners are now at the jail. co. DMEETINC. Important Matters Considered and the Company to he Recruited. An Effort Beiug Made to Preserve the Old Organization. A regular meeting of CO. D, C, N. G. was held last evening at the Armory. which matters pertaining to a reorgan- ization Of the company aweie discussed. Captain Wilcoxson offered to do everything' In his power to advance the intel ests of the company, and insisted on a perfect discipline. It was shown that ten new members had enlisted making the roll" 47, and it was stated that at least fifteen new mem- bers would be secured within two days, bringing the quota up to the regulation standard. . The result of the meeting on Tues- ‘day evening will be watched with in- terest by those interested in military matters. N orwalk has the material for two first-class military companies and it is fair to presume that there will be two military organizations here that will prove to be a credit to the Common- wealth of Connecticut and the United States at large. 4‘ '7‘ Town Court. . The case of the State vs. George Bell came up before Judge Gregory in the Town Court, yesterday afternoon. The prisoner was charged with drunken- ness and breach of the peace. He pleaded guilty to the first charge and demurred to the latter. He stated that it was the first time that he was ever under arrest, and incidentally re- marked that he was at one time on the J ersey City police force. He was fined $7 and costs, in default of which he was taken to jail. In the case of the State vs. Usher .Beers, the prisoner pleaded guilty" and was fined $3 without cost. He was named Ballard, who had kicked his, Beers’ dog. THE GAZETTE WOULD LIKE TO SEE The business streets of Norwalk as— sume a lively appearance. ‘ The fakirs run out of town. A local journal that prints all the live news like THE EVENING GAZETTE. That mean man who is trying to drag South Norwalk people into something they do not want. The mother town dare’ to oppose its little daughter, South N orwalk. South Norwalk furnish commercial electric light. _ Landlord Walz hurry up that recep- tion. I A girl that can throw abase ball from the home plate to second base. The party who precipitated that sec- tional feeling. The boys at the East N orwalk school organizea military company. The Twin City racing team win all the events in which the members are entered. . A rowing club formed in N orwalk. Senator Keeler get that good roads , bill through both houses. Gentlemen take off their hats to ladies. ‘ A._ More Veterans. On Thursday, in publishing the names of those who did such valiant service at the storming of Port Hud- son, and in which article the grant of a medal to the survivors or their heirs by a vote of Congress was mentioned, the names of Talcott Smith and Thomas Dowd were omitted. Danbury’s Chief of Police. Owing to the absence of two alder- men, there was no quorum present at the meeting of the Danbury city council last night. The matter of elect- ing a chief of police, which is the sole topic of the town is therefore deferred until next Friday night. A War veteran is about town, selling buttons and spectacles.‘ Consumers of city water will find a notice of special interest to them, in an- other column. Fred Austin is fattening a snapping 'turtle which he proposes having in the soup at an early date. ' The men engaged on the stone crusher plant and steam road roller were paid off to-day by Selectman Sel- I leck ‘S i 9 . After the drill there was a meeting at. charged with an assault on a man BOUND AND BADGED. Masked Men Tie" ”John" B. Nichols and Daughter Kittie While the House, is Han- sacked. The Daughter Freed Herself with Her Teeth. . The house of John B. Nichols in- Nichols, was entered by two burglars about 1 o’clock, this morning, entrance having been gained through the cellar. On the first floor they found Mr. Nichols asleep and awakening him they tied his hands with ropes. Then they demand- ed him to tell them where he had money concealed but he refused to in- form them. The two men next made their appearance in the bedroom of Miss Nichols, a maiden daughter who slept on the second floOr. They grasped her by the throat demanding to know where the money was. Miss Nichols, says that one of the men tied her hands with some stout w1apping cord. She resisted, she says, but they diao gged her f1 om the bed' In her night garments Then they began to ransack the room. They found nothing of any value there, ‘but down stairs in a bureau drawer the thieves came across several hundred dollars; not state the exact amount. This they appropriated and quickly left the house. _ Miss Nichols says the men had hand- kerchiefs over their faces as a disguise, and she could only describe them by their clothing. While in bed and in her night dress the men argued with her as to giving up the money without any outcry. She retained her presence of mind but did not make any opposi- tion. . After the men had gone she worked with her teeth at the ropes which tied her hands, and finally managed to free herself. Then she went to the assis- ’tan駑ofher fatherl'on'the lower floor. ' ‘ After he had been released, Miss Nichols made her way to the residence of Mr. Fairchild, a near-by neighbor, and informed him of the circumstances. He then telephoned to the Bridgeport police. The robbery was a bold one. Ser- geant Redgate of the Bridgeport force, who received the first intimation of the affair at 2 o’clock this morning, sent Officers to the northern part of East .Bridgeport to watch the road leading from Nichols. He also notified Sheriff Stagg of Stratford in regard to the af- fair and sent out Officers in the patrol wagon to the East Side, but nothing has been discovered of the burglars. EAST NORWALK. Owing to the storm last night the re- vival band of the East avenue‘ M. E. Church did not go to Cannons as ex~ pected. A well known East side bicyclist was spinning along the turnpike yesterday when a brood of chickens appeared on the scene and the wheel and chickens got slightly missed, and the young man ,took a header. Mrs. Jones of East avenue is serious- ly ill with throat trouble. , A cancer Of the larynx, is feared. A surprise party .was given George Rose, at his home on Cottage avenue last evening, by a number of his girl and boy friends. The evening was very pleasantly spent in games, music, and last but not least refreshments. Among those present were: The Misses May Le Count, Catherine Thomas, Fannie Rose, Orah May King, Carrie Palmer, E1Sie Jersey, Minnie Raymond, and Messrs. Willie and Royal Elzea, Harry Ainsworth, Ray Waldron, and George and Walter Rose. During the evening a flashlight picture was taken of the mer1y little party by Miss Hattie S. Rider. ‘.vr For Summer Vacation. The Consolidated railroad has issued I two very attractive and tasteful 'pam- phlets, one entitled “Among the Berk- shire and Litchfield Hills,” and the other “Manuel of Summer Resorts on the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad.” These contain fine- il- lustrations of attractive localities, ho- tels and boarding houses, on lake, mountain and river,with much informa- tion of a valuable character about get- ting to the best places and the prices of board per day, week, month, etc., etc. The second of these pamphlets covers, ' the entire Consolidated system with a fine map, showing all its connections and the various ways of getting by it to any desired point. This will prove most valuable andxinteresting to sum- 'mer tourists. - Miss Nichols could. ' NORWALK, CONN, SATURDAYEVENING, MAY 22', 1897. Julius SD'MMUNEB. Fuda and , Impassino Will be Tried for Murder This Term Both Prisoners Admit Being Present When the Crime was Committed: There is but little question just' now but that Guiseppe Fuda and N icodemo I mpassino, the Italians who are charged with the murder of the former’s wife Carmelia‘ Fuda inEast Norwalk last Feb- ruary, will be tried in the Superior court before Judge Ralph Wheeler and a jury next week. The court has not beenin session this week owing to the engagement of State’s Attorney Fessen- den in the Ferris will ease in the civil side of the court, but every effort is be- ing made to finishthat case, and it is probable that he will be able to give his attention to criminal business by Tuesday morning. It is also evident thatthe trials of both men will be stub- born. Their counsel, Attorneys Stiles Judson, Jr., and John C. Chamberlain will fight the-cases for all there is in them, and the. state will also make a strong effort tosee that justice is done. It is alleged that the accused are equal- ly guilty, and as one has charged the other with the crime, and both admit- ted their presence on the scene, the t1 ial will be Ieplete with interest. Yesterday Sheriff Hadyley was in- sti noted to prepare for a panel of 68 jurors to be assembled at the couit house on next Tuesday morning. This fact is conclusive that the trial will be commenced at that time; The regular panelWhich has been sitting on cases since the session opened, is composed of 18 members, and these will be in- cluded in the.68 to be named. The 50 men to be summoned, in addition, are fr om all parts of the county,a ' and will present themselves for examination by Each one. Will be questioned counsel ment and as to his knowledge Of the crime, as is usual In such cases. It Is possible that a complete jury will not be made up of these, and other talismen will have to be secured. The list is as follows. Bridgep01 t—John E. Lewis, Wil- liam Waterhouse, Charles Cleveland, Robert Bissett, George W. Hills. Bethel—Frederick E. Benedict, Geo. H. Cole, George H. Hickok. Danbury — Henry I Berne, Fernando, C. Olmstead, Howard S. Hoyt, Henry @QEWAB/‘(O/‘Zscé HWQ‘HTHY PEOPLEg. . , .3 M H. Knapp. Darien—George T. Philcox, William Relehan. Easton—Lewis Edwa1 ds, Bennett See- ley, Henry W. Osborn Fairfield—Samuel J. Seeley, George Herbert Knapp, Moses A. Wakeman. Greenwich—Washington Marshall, ~ George W. Brush, Eliphalet P. Husted. Huntington—Ii. . V. B. Hubbard, Henry F. Brownson. New Canaan—L. M. Monroe, J r., John E. Selleck. Newtown—James Green, Charles H. Peck. Norwalk—Charles I. Selleck, Charles W. Lockwood, George H. Wardwell. Bedding—Arthur Todd, 7a1mon Read. Ridgefield—John 15. Seymour, David DeWitt Scofield, Benjamin K. North- rop. Stamford—Benjamin N. Lyon, Ed- ward F. Morris, H. H. Gouldy. Stratford—Carlos'D. Blakeman, Dav: id Coe. Trumbull—Ormal Hall,‘ Hoadley. Weston—~William Morehouse, ton P. Mer win. Westport—Edward A. Nash, George Fairchild, Jr. Wilton—John R. Stu1 ges, George W. Godfrey. George F. Bur- ‘A 7‘ Unclaimed. The following letters remain .un- claimed at the Norwalk post office, May 22,1897. H. O. Bertrand, D G. L. Esq. ., James McGann, Sadie Newman, Mrs. Lulu Starr, Miss Yacob Wam. W. H. MALONE, P. M. W lzo are in need of work com secure a free advertise , mom‘ in the Want Column of THE EVEN/WC Ge‘IZE 771:". Q'Kmmw gm. 9:: fiwmfifi$ .399 3.. KILLED THE HDRSE. A Bolt of Lightning Tears the Roof‘ofl' a. Barn. The Side of the Animal’s Head Scorched by the Deadly Fluid. A horse owned by Colonel T. J. Mur- phy was killed by lightning in a barn on Clapboard Hill, Stratford, yesterday morning. The current struck the barn at the peak of the roof and ran down one of the posts, shattering the side of the building. Two horses and two cows which were stabled close to Col- onel Murphy’s horse escaped uninjured. The dead animal cost $250 a few months ago, and was not insured. The repairs to the barn will cost about $100. A" ragged hole was found near the ridge pole Where the bolt of lightning had entered, and after tearing the roof struck the horse and killed him instant- ly. The lightning flash had struck the horse in the most vulnerable part, near the brain, and the flesh was scorched on that side of his head. —-——‘M—-—-———— FEMININE CHAT. Out-door entertaining is now the only sort in contemplation. Visitors seldom realize the agony, their hostess endures when a careless expressman is bringing in their trunks. Pinkish violet sun-shades are going to be very popular, as they cast a most be- coming tint On the owner’s complex- ion. To see an empty hearse. is said to presage a disappointment. We cannot exactly see for whom, unless it is the undertaker. Even though there are no graves in our lot to decorate it is a graceful act to contribute a few blooms to be placed on the graves of the nation’s dead. If you are looking for candor you can more certainly secure it from‘ a small boy than anywhereelse. The new wicker chairs fare painted in all the aesthetic tones so much in vogue in spring'draperies. There is a certain conscious air about the woman with a new frock that noth- ing else has the power to impart. Happy is the woman whose summer sewing is out of the way. The ice man is now the despot to whom housekeepers must bow. When a man takes it into his head to be annoying he can discover .more .XoKofimfi from. 2:2?¢h>m%¢,w, o; Woo (.9 '@ ii ,9 9‘40 special forms of littleness than a woman ever dreams about. It is all very well to talk of the joy of expectation, but when the thing ex- pected is trouble there isn’t any howl- ing mirth in its anticipation. Many of the gold purses are only sil- ver gilt or else the wearers have very much more money to squander 011 lux- urious trifles than their appearance ‘ would indicate. Sun-plaiting is the name given to a new form of accordion pressing and is seen on some of the smartest gowns. Men are quite as vain as women. If you do not believe this statement watch any one of them as he passes a mirror. It is only once in a great while that we see a baby strapped to the front of a bicycle, but as infrequent as the sight is it is enough to make us all shudder when we do behold it. A little fruit, a dab of whipped cream and a fancy name makes a new drink and those in search of novelty, at the soda counter, order it only to find that it is their old friend, “vanilla,” after all, in a new dress. Blue and white is a combination that always looks well in summer, no matter what eccentricities of color fashion may declare to be the vogue. To make cheese fingers take one cupful of flour, one tablespoOnful of butter, one-quarter of a teaspoOnful of salt, a dash of cayenne, one-half 'of a teaspoonful of baking powder; mix with water as. 'for biscuit. Roll out thin, out in finger; lengths and. bake pale brown ‘in; 1a»jmbd‘erate-.oven.- ' we Is THE ONLY HISTORY OE LOCAL . ' EVENTS IN NORWALK FROM- 1818 T0 DArE. IT IS NOT 0! " MUSHROOM GROWTH AND. AD- V'ERTISERS RECOGNIZE THAT FACT. PRICE ONE CENT. PROBABLE MURDER. A Colored Man’s Head Split Open With a Rock. A lagged Stone Covered with Blood and Wool Found.’ What promises to be a case of murder . was discovered in Litchfield late yes- terday afternoon when Charles Brew- ster an inoffensive colored man aged about 40 years, was found lying by the track near the Shepaug station in an unconscious condition. He was bleed- ing freely from a large cut in the head and a'jagged rock covered with blood and wool found nearby, told how the wounds Were caused. Charles Wheeler, son of F. M. Wheel- er, proprietor of the hOtel at Bantam lake, While driving on Russell street on his way home fr om school, noticed the man laying by the side of the road and Deal by a pool of blood and at once gave the alarm, Dr. C. I. Page was sum- moned and notwithstanding he worked ‘ over the man for some time, he was un- able to restore him to consciousness. It was the opinion of Dr. Page that the man’s skull was fractured and besides that there was a cut 3 1-2 inches deep on the head, and numerous bruises and abrasions- A jagged rock which was found nearby covered with blood and wool indicated how Brewster, was assaulted. It was undoubtedly the out- come of a drunken quarrel and his alleged assailant, Nelson Morey, was a1 rested last night on the charge of as— sault, pending the outcome of Brew-. ster’ s injuries. Brewster and MOI ey had been dr ink- ing togethe1 ear ly' 1n the afternoon, and a quarrel ensued during which Morey was heard to make the threat to get even. Late1 both men left the saloon ' togethe1 and they weie last seen going by the station togethe1. Immediately after the discovery Of the assault, Morey was put undei a1 rest and an informal hearing took place be- fare Justice Judd. .M‘Orey’ ,5 story was V y conflicting and was directly con- t1 a1 y to the testimony offered by sever-v a1 witnesses. On the :suggestion of Dr. Page, Morey was remanded until Monday when he will be formally ar- raigned, as by that time Brewster’s condition will be definitely known. At the Churches. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL, CHURCH—— Thomas K. Noble, Pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. 'm. The Pastor will preach morning and evening. Morning Subject “Messengers of Satan” Evening “Hidden Treasures”. Junior C. E. at 5 p. 111. Senior C. E.'at 6:30 p. m. N ORWALK METHODIST CHURCH, Frank A. Scofield pastor. Preaching at 10:30 a. In. by Rev. Gerald H. Beard of the South Norwalk Congregational ' church. Topic “ The Great Treatment of Little Things.” Evening sermon by the pastor, subject “Mounting Up- ward.” Sunday school at 12 o’clock and Epworth League at 6:30. services. Morning Sunday and ser- McClure GRACE CHURCH—Sunday Holy Communion 8 a.' m- prayer and sermon 1030. school 12.15 p. In. Evensong mon 7:30. The Rector, Rev. J. BellOws will officiate. -——-——‘0.0>-—-— AT THE THEATRES. Theatre-goers who have been surfeit- ed with melodramas of the blood and thunder order, farce comedies without coherence and society plays devoid of merit, will welcome as an oasis in the literary and dramatic desert a play which tells an interesting story full of heart interest, enlivened by bright nat: ural comedy, accentuated by bright costumes and scenic accessories and made thrilling by some of the strongest dramatic situations seen in modern drama. Such a play Will be- seen at Hoyt’s theatre, Monday eVening, May 24th, when Auld Lang Syne is present- ed. It will introduce the representa- . tive Ifish comedian Mr. Daniel Sully in, a stellar role that gives him scope to ‘ desplay his talents as a delineator of rugged Irish character, in which he is without a rival. ' _————————<o..>——————, PERSONAL NOTES. _ Mrs. Hannah E. Bishop of Danbury, is visiting M1s. Rufus J. Allen on Main street. ' - fi‘ Mrs. James C. Crowe has returned from a visit at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. W. S. Crofut in \New Haven. Mrs. A. H. Perkins and Mrs. An— drew Raymond of Chicago, Ill., are visiting at the home of Mr. John Tris- tram on Union Park. B. J. Sturges and a gutter band are in town to-day.
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