TH EEv. E N 'I' N G G A z" ETTE :- EvENINo GAZETTE. ENTERED AT'THE POST OFFICE IN NOR- WALK AS A NEWSPAPER. MAIL SUBSCRIPTIUNS. DAILY—One year, 83; ,six months, $1.75; three months, 31; one month, 400. WEEKLY—One year, in advance, $1; six months, 60c..; three months, 350. MONDAY, JUNE 1,1897 The Speed of Trolley Cars. At what rate of speed should trolley oars run through the streets ?;Discuss- ing this interesting. and important ques- tion the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said that it was not prepared to lay down any rule in regard to the rate of speed. Electric cars, the court said, bear a re- ‘lation to the public in cities difierent from that of vehicles propelled by horses. They have been created to facilitate the movements of the general public, and to furnish rapid transit for citizens between their homes and the business centre. In all great cities they are practically indispensable. They move upon a track from which they cannot turn, which is plainly visi- ble, and which is prepared with a view to the rapid movement of cars upon it. The cars can be seen'and heard for considerable distance, and are required to warn persons who may be upon their tracks of their approach. Thus arguing, the court concluded that the purpose of" the owners of the cars and the demand of the public are that the greatest rate of speed consistent with the safety of other persons using the street or highway shall be maintained; “and we are hnable to say that any rate of speed that does not transcend these limits is negligence.” -.———-——W—— Popular Election of Senators. An amendment of the national Con- stitution to provide for the election of the United States Senators by popular vote in each State has been agitated for some years, and seems to be growing in public favor, but there is little like- lihood of Congress submitting such an amendment to the Legislatures of the several States, and there is probably less likelihood that the Legislatures, which now have the election of Sena- tors, would ratify such an amendment depriving them of one of their impor- tant prerogatives. . " There have been practical movements made in several States to reach the se- lection of United States Senators by, ~ popular vote. as 1858 the Democrats of Illinois nominated Ste- phen A. Douglas for Senator, and the Republicans nominated Abraham Lin- coln. In that case, , each party was entiyely united in the sup- port of its candidate, but the result was delusive, as the Lincoln ticket car- ried the State by a popular majority, while the Democrats carried the Legis- lature and Douglas was 're-elected in the face of a popular verdict against As early however, him. _ In Pennsylvania the re-election of SenatorQuay was pr 1cticallydcte :mined by popular vote in a large number of the leading Republican counties of the State. He was challenged by his ,op- ponents to submit to the will of the people, and he promptly accepted it. The result was a square contest by popular vote at the primary elections, and Senator Quay carried every county that ,was contested. His re-election was, therefore, accomplished in accord with the, fairly expressed will of the Republicans of every county where a contest was demanded. In South Carolina the Democrats, who compose the majority party, have adOpted the policy of submitting the question of United States Senator to a directvote of the people at the Demo- cratic primary elections. Senator Till- manwas defeated in the last contest by rge majority in his efforts to hold his power in the State. The successful candidate died soon after taking his seat, and Representative McLaurin was appointed to succeed him the Legislature of South Carolina not be- ing in session, Senator McLaurin has written a letter to the Governor of South Carolina accepting the position, and giving notice that he is unwilling to remain in the Senate, even by elec- tion in the Legislature, unless his nomination shall be approved by popu- lar vote. . I Senator McLaurin specially requests "that the question of the Senatorship shall be submitted to the Democratic primaries before the meeting of the Legislature, because, as he says, “If I am to be continued as a Senator, I want W a it to be given me in an election where every citizen, however humble he may be, can have an opportunity to say it at the ballot box.” This is practically submitting the question of United States Senator to a popular vote, as the Democratic party is in absolute control of almost every county in the state. In view of the impracticability of ac- complishing the popular election of Senators by an amendment of the con- stitution, it would be well for all parties, and especially the majority party of each state, to submit the claims of the various candidates for United States Senator to a direct vote at the primary elections. It would not only relieve the Legislature of many discreditable contests, but it would be carrying out the chief theory of popular govern- ment, and the many scandals which at- tend Senatorial elections would be avoided. \ _————<o..>———. NURSERIES ON RAILROAD TRAINS. A Convenience for the Benefit of small Travelers. Now comes the travelling nursery to take its place alongside the barber shop, nth room, etc., on our fast trains. The travelling nursery is to take up about the same amount of space as the private stateroom of the ordinary sleeping car. There will be a saving of space of several feet, how- ever,.as the wide seats on the sides of the state room below the berths are notineeded in the nursery, being re placed by ottomans and tiny easy chairs scattered over the floor. In this way any danger from sudden starts or sharp curves is obviated. As a fur- ther protection against injury to the little ones, the walls of the nursery are heavily padded and the floor thick- ly carpeted, so that bumps and bruises will be altogether avoided. At each end of the compartment and firmly se- cured are two cosy cots in which the smaller children lie and watch the games of the older ones. Each car containing the nursery attachment will carry a matron or nurse, who will be selected with a special reference to her ability to amuse and care for her lit- tle changes, and shei‘will have at hand supplies of milk, cookies and other edibles and d1inl:a bles dear to the in- fantile heart. She will also have charge of a medicine chest containing 11 full assortment of the simpler reme- dies for childish ailment-s. A minia- ture toy-shop is another adjunct of the travelling nursery, and it will contain everything from baby rattles to picture books and fairy tales. Nothing, in snort, will be missing that would add to the comfort 01' amusement of the young travellers—Railway Review. "THE MOST ORIGINAL WOMAN’S CLUB. It will Test the Truth and Generosity of Its Meulbers. Indiana has the most original wom- an's club "in America. In that broad and b1'eezy'State, perhaps, there is room for such a thing. The possibil- ity of its existence in a more narrow minded community is doubted. Its membership is small, and its main ob- ject is to increase the‘fascination of each and every member. Eve'i'y.wom- in who joins pledges herself to divulge the secrets of such charms and ac- complishments as she may possess, and, as far as possible, to impart them to her fellow members. Accomplish- ments such as singing, playing, danc- ing, even cooking, known by some, are to be taught to the others. So far so good, but the difficult part is in the next group of by laws. De- fects are to be weeded out. Any young woman observing serious faults in a fellow member is to labor'with her un- til such mental or moral blemishes are removed. All peculiaritiesof tempera- ment are to be closely watched and fully discussed, with a view to the im- provement of their owner. This is the point at which the tolerance and broad mindedness of the Indiana woman is expected to show itself. Incidentally, the matrimonial pros- pects of the members are to be looked out for. Young men are to be studied carefully, and reports on them read "and discussed at the club meetings, so that no member can make the mistake of marrying in' haste without a suit- able knowledge of the man into whose hands she resigns her natural and ac- quired charms and fascinations.——From [‘he Puritan. - Very Ambitious. “Did you say that boy of yours was ambitious?” “Ambitious! Well, I should say! Why, that boy does nothing but sit around all day and think of the great things he’s going to dol”—Philadelphia North American. Sealing Wax. Master: “Who can tell me what use- ful article we get from the whale?” Johnny: “Whalebone.” Master: “Right. Now, what little boy or girl knows what we get from the seal ‘2” .’l‘ommy: “Sealing-wax.”—Tid-Bits. Couldn’t Help It. Beatrice—Did- you notice the loud color of that blond young lady’s gown at the' 'eception last night? Benedick—Notice it! Do you think [’m deaf?-Truth. _. He “’ouldn’t Disappoint'nis Friends. aim at the eleventh hour, a Crewe, Va, nan thought it too bad to deprive his friends (ifs/pleasure just because he had been shabbily used, and he held the His intended bride having deserted reception just the same", discourslng- ohilosophicully on the chances of life. ' DOGS IN FRANCE. " Cu. 4-.- u Gide of Them by 11151: 0“ h ’the Cutlery Works; \ curious mount is given of," the use to \.-_. ""mme 1 iace'd- in the cutlery work of ' rs. France. Each grinder, man and woman, takes adog to the grinding-room In winter, and the four- footed heater stretches himself out up- on the back of his master or mistress for no other purpose than to keep his owner warm. The reason for this is that instead of occupying an upright or a seated position while at work, the grinders, men and women, lie flat on their stomachs upon planks, placed nearly horizontally on a scaffolding. which rises above the grindstones. 0n? the planks are sheepskins to relieve the hardness of the wood, and the head and shoulders of the grinders projeCt beyond the ends of the planks, and their arms reach down vertically to the rim of the grindstones, which are kept in continual motion by the belting, driven by water power. The grinder, extending his full length on the plank, seen becomes fatigued and enfeebled, and the Cold gains on him, without any power on his part to resist it. When the chill strikes him, he =~whistles for his dog, which immediately springs up- on the bench and lays himself upon the extended legs of his master, covering him as much as possible, and supply- ing him with a grateful warmth. MEXICAN PEARL FISHING. Found Along the Whole Coast of the Gulf of California. The agent of the English proprietors of the concession granted by the Mexi- can Republic for a monopoly of pearl fishing in the Gulf of California recent- ly arirved in San Francisco and gave some interesting details of the present methods employed in their industry, which has continued ever since the oc- cupation of the country in the time of Cortes The whole coast of the Gulf of Cali- fornia abounds in pearls, and the con- cessions control the entire territory.~ Until within the last few years native divers were employed, and the depth to which they could descend did not exceed 35 feet. With the introduction of diving: apparatus the limit of depth was Llckbctouu to thirty fathoms. The best divers co 'oid formerly remain un- der water not to e‘xceed two minutes. a modern diver thinks nothing of 'a two—hour stop in the water 100 feet in depth, though at greater depths the stay is necessarily shortened on- ac- count of the enormous pressure of the superincumbent water. A diver when upon the floor of the ocean looks about for the oyster, which he tears from the “.ject to which it is attached, ‘and pi: ces it in a small bag hanging to. a rope, which is hauled into the boat on a given signal. The annual yield of the ‘L' if of California is about S350, 000:— San Francisco Call. 1. » . ,. ___._,__.__~' ”.1; Horses Heels did Good W011; - 1 - In Los Angeles,- "a resident exhibits the skin of a- mountain lion, got in a pc- culiar way. He was riding lesure’lyi- among the foothills when. a mountain lion crossed his path, and was slinkng away, as it generally does, when he rashly fired at it with a light shotgun he carried. The lion, slightly Wounded, came back in a rage and made a dash at him. The horse shied and the man was thrown, striking his head against a rock, and causing in‘sensibility. When he. come to his senses,"-hls horse was “standing over him, and a dead lion lay :1 ii rile distance away. He examined tl'.-.'-: beast, and found its skull crushed like an eggshell. The horse had got a fair crack at him with his heels, and made an end of h-im.———Golden' Days. ' Cause for Irregularity of Trees. It has been pointed out by a Dammit ist that the irregular shapes of trees, their “anyhowness,” if wemay use the word, fulfils a most important pur- pose. When a gale is blowing the b1':;'.11ci1rs will be seen to sway in all dire 1.1"ls, and their movements tend to balance each other. Did they all swing together, the bsclllations would either uproot the tree or despoil it of its branches. T0 RENT. 10 KEN 1—Four roou1s,c»rner of Wall and River street. P0ssession Liven imme- diately. Bent reasonable. Inqu 1'e of JOHN HADDEN on the premises Ml- tf r 10 RENT—Upper part of house. No.20 Center avenue. Suitable for two pei- $6ne'month. A1p|yan\0 6 Orchard sons Three minutes’ walk from trolley street. iiue. FOR SALE. OR ‘ALE—A Goat, two years old and well t1 zined to harness. Apply to the Miller Boys, Wilton, Conn. M26 431' FOR SALE—At a. bargain. or to rent The residence corner of Camp street and attic, gas. sewer connection, water, bath room and stationary tuba in laundry Baln carriage house. with Considerable fruit on the premi es Ir' sold terms will be easy—for fur- ther particulars, inquire of the undersigned, near the premises or at No, 5. Masonic Build- CHAS. 0LMSTEAD,Agt. mAm‘il 3d. 1897. A-3 tf 0011111113111 SURETY LSTOKESi 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 of certainty—over 100,000 mileage withcut abroken spoke. = , Catalogue free if you can; 29. Wall Street. ber of seams and below the waist line ‘ MlllllllllllI llll ll “lllllllfll'l Wlll'll Adams avenue. 11.01156 contains 13 rooms. large 7 "' ‘ plainly-marked moderate prices be- , F. S.AMBLER CYCLE 00., - Design is of ladies’ cloth opening in front in a full vest ofturquoise blue fig- ured taffeta. The deep girdle and fan- ciful trimmings are of chestnut velvet with narrow plaitings of mouseline .de soir entering into the decoration. The fronts are supported by well shaped linings that" close universally in the center front with hooks and eyes he- neath the full vest which is gathered at the neck-and again at the waist band, the closing of which may be through the center or, left side as preferred. The side fronts fit smoothly across the shoulders, the additional material at the waist line being laid in forward plaits. The shapely back is trimly ad- justed to the figure by the usual num—' areunder-lying box plaits, forming a becoming fullness. At the neck is a 'back, forming a stylish adjuncet. es? BaSq‘u'e» Waist. No. 166, PRICE TEN CENTS. HINTS BY MAY HOWARD. close standing band over which droops a standing cellar with pointed ends. The wide reverses are jointed to the side fronts and deep tabs fall across the The sleeves shaped by two seams are fin- ished at the wrists in hell shape. The deep girdle encircling the waist is of blue velvet. The mode is adapted to handsome and expensive material, charming results being obtained by a judicious selection of fabrics and colors. Black and white is an effective com- bination in which instance the full vest may be of jetted 0r Spangled net taste- fully arranged over white satin or the entire vest may be of accordian plaited mouseline in black and white. Quantity of material 44 in. wide. For 32 inches bust measure, 2% yards; for 36 inches bust measure, 3 yards; for 40 inches bust measure, 3% yards. -ROTON POINT- cing. ances in Auditorium. " Electric cars at short intervals. Hotel and Grove Renovated. Special Attractions. band, Monday. Smythe s augmented orchestra will furnish music for dan- 1 Concert by ful Shore dinners, clambakes, Athletic sports, and continuous perform-V PumN POINI INPNNVENENI on a w. BATES’ AZ" WATER STREET, You can find 'as fine an assortment of As can he found it any Yard 1n the Slate. Look it over and get prices before going elsewhere. nus sPioE Is _ ooNrnlorEu FOR or mourn 111111111311. "Our American Homes and flow to Furnish Them." llurner’s Furniture. comparable stock and note our lore making their selection, even if only quuirlng a single article. Lines lorSummer Furnishing embrace ENAMELED BEDROOM SUITES in all the various tints and decora- tions. BEDROOM SUITES in Birds-eye Maple, Birch, Oak and Mahogany. ENGLISH BRASS BEDSTEADS in all the new patterns and styles, single, double and twin, from' $18. 1’50 to $500. 00. ENAMELED IRON BEDSTEADS, ' with brass t1immings; all sizes and prices. .1 R. J. Homer & Co, Furniture linkers and Importers. 61, 63, 65 W. 2311 St., N. Y. . (Adjolnlng Eden Linseed. tending Furniture buyersowe I it to themselves to examine our in- 1 100/11 0/1150 70/? y. NolnETALE. POLIG 1 DEPARTMENT. might, ’1 lomas .3radley; Captain, Wall’s» L: on. He 1dqu-arte'rs Gazette 13111114113." . “NORWALK POLICE DE- SOUTH PART’MENT. Chief, William Vollmer; Captain, George W. Gladstone. Headquarters, Haviland street. . NORWALK FIRE DEPARTMENT. Chief Engineer, J. T. Prowitt; First Assistant Engineer, Fred. W. Smith; Second Assistant Engineer, Thomas S. Murray; Fire Inspector, George H. Al- len. SOUTH NORWALK FIRE DEPART- MENT. . Chief Engineer, Edward V. Baker; First Assistant, D. W. Harford; Sec- ond Assistant, George W. Bogardus; Secretary Department, Andrew J. Crossman. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. City of Norwalk—Librarian, Miss Dotha Stone Pinneo, 20 Wall N South Norwalk—Librarian, Miss Angeline Scott, 103 Washington, S. N. PHYSICIANS , .AND SURGEONS. Allen, Lauren M., 15 Wash’n., S. N. Allen, Sarah E., .Mrs. 11 New, E. N. Baker, Frederick R, 12F. P., E. N. Baldwin, Arthur H., 83 Wall, N. Bean, Wright 13., 5 W. ave., S. N. Benedict, George W” 25 W. ave., S. Bohannail, Chas. (l., 64 S. M., Bohemia-1, John G. 64 S. M, Brown, FL‘ 1'. ., 57 R' verside ave. Burial: W‘ .., Jr., \Vash’n, S. N. Burnell, Fiancis I.,. 76 S. Main, Clark, Arthur N., 17 S. Mainl,I S. Coburn, .1. M., 55 S. Main, S.N DeWolfe, D. C. 64 S Main, S. N. Dumortier, John, 9 Wash’n, S. N. Fairchild, J. B, Winnipauk, Glines, W. C., 59 Wall, N. . Gregory, James G., 5 W. ave., N. Higgins, Royal L., 55, W. ave., N. .Hitchcock, Dexter, 16 W. ave., N. Hitchcock, Walter, 68 Wall, N. Huntington, S. H., 129 Main, N Kennedy, John T., 18 S. Main, S. N. McGonegal, G. R., 59 West ave., N. Pardee, E. V. D., 35 N. Main, S. N. Peck, Eli J., 66 Gregory P. R., E. N. Phinney, L. N., 26 W. ave., N. Sch-avoir, Fredk., 9 W'ash’n', S. N. . Sherer, Henry C., 10 Wash’n, S. N. Smith, Edwin E., “Kensett,” N. Tito, V. G., 2 Burbank, S. N. Tracey, William-J., 23 W. ave., N. N S..N S..N E..N SN N CHURCHES. First Baptist—Pastor, Rev. Frank E. Robbins, 71 East ave., N. ‘First Baptist—Pastor, Rev. F. V. At- kinson, Main street, Rowayton. South Norwalk Baptist—Pastor, Rev. Richard O. Sherwood, 7 West ave. S. N. First Congregational—Pastor, Rev. Thomas K. Noble, corner Park and Lewis streets, N. Congregational—Pastor, Rev. Gerald H. Beard, West street, junction North Main and West avenue, S. N. Swedish Bethlehem Cong. —Past‘or, EE‘N Otto Swenson, Riverside avenue, German Evangelical St. Peter’ s— ~ Pastor, Rev. Mr. Kohler, North Main street, S. N. St. Paul s Episcopal—Rector, Rev. S. B. Pond, East avenue and Church st., and Chapel of Our Holy Savior, Berk- ley street, N. Grace Protestant Episcopal—Rector, ,Junction Belden avenue and Cross street, N. Trinity Protestant Episcopal—Rect- or, Rev. F. W. Norris, Fairfleld avenue corner of West street, S. N. East Avenue Methodist Episcopal-— Pastor, Rev. Arthur J. Smith, East avenue corner Henry street, E. N. Norwalk Methodist Episcopal—Pas- tor, Rev. F. A. Scofield, West avenue corner Mott avenue, N. First Methodist Episcopal—Pastor, Rev. A. S. Kavanagh, West ave., S. N. West Norwalk Methodist Mission— Pastor, Rev. Isaac B. Brown, West N. Methodist Episcopal—Pastor, Rev. Henry C. Whitney, Main corner Maple avenue, Rowayton. African Methodist Episcopal—Pastor Rev. I. S. Sands, 15 Knight street, N. St. Mary’s R. C.—Past0r, Rev. John J. Furlong, West ave. corner Chapel N. St. Joseph’s R. C.,——Pastor Rev. J. .T Winters, Music Hall, S. N. Advent—Pastor, avenue, E. N. Christian Union Association—West No-.rwa1k Union Church SoCiety—Cranbury. ,Van Zandt SOCIETIES, ASSOCIATIONS, ETC. Alphia Wheel Club, 51 Main N. American Legion of Honor, 92 Wash- ington, S. N. 13.01E H., Division No.1,18 Wall, N. o E., Ladies’ Auxiliar , A. O. H., 18 Wall, N. y A. 0. K., of M. C. Pioneer Castl Gazette Building, N. e A. O. K., of M. C., Palestine Ca 1:1 102 Washington, S. N. S e Arion Singing Society, Madison, S. N Gatholic Club, West avenue, N. B L Bishop McMahon C 18 Wall, N. ouncil D. A. R. Norwalk Cha ter, Club N p Central D. of H., Louis Lodge, 102 Washing- ton, S. N. Germania Saengerbund, 162 Wash- ington, S. N. Hat ’I‘rimmers’ Ass00iation, G. A. R. Rooms, Washington, S. N. Improved Order Heptasophs, Washington, S. N. . I. O. R. M., Uncas Tribe, 118 Wash— ington, S. N. Independent 0. R. M. Schiller Stamm 102 Washington, S. N. 102 K. of C. Catholic Union Council, 20 " Wall, N. K. of H.;~118 Washington, S. N. K. of P., Olive Branch Lodge, 83 Washington, S. N. K. of G. E., Union Castle, 83 Wash— ington, S. N. . Knob Outing Club, Club House near Wilson Point ., Naromake'Gun, Club, 9 Main, N: N. A. S. E. 8NorthMain, S. N. N. P. U., Security Council, Gazette - Building, N. N'. E. 0. P., P. C. Lounsbury Lodge, 83 Washington, S. N. Norwalk Barbers’ Union, 66 Wash- ington, S. N., 13 Main, N. Norwalk Club, 63 & 65 Wall, N. N. H. F. A., oftheU. H. ofN. A., 102 Washington, S. ..N NN o1 walk HCspital Assoc, 24 Leonard, Norwalk Lawn Tennis Club, Mott avenue. Norwléilk Medical Assoc, Wall, S liorwilk Yacht Club, Hickory Bluff, 0. B. A. Lodge, 100 Washington S. N. O. D. H. S. Humboldt Lodge, 102 Washington, S. N Painters’ and Decorators’ Union, 45 Wall, N. Pequonnock Club, 13 Main, N. 638565 NPine Ledge Outing Club, Roton Point. Robert Emmet Club, 20 Wall, N. S. A. R, Norwalk Branch, No. 5. Sons of St. George, Welcome Stranger Lodge, 13 Main street, N. Twin City Wheelmen, 83 Washing- ton, S. N. . O. U. A. M. Defender Council, N. U. B. of C. & J., of America, Nor- walk Local, Gazette Bldg. N.- U. 0. G. C., Sherman Commandery, Gazette Building, N. Central Club, 57 West avenue, N. Woman’s Exchange, 57 West ave., N. MASONIC. St. John’s Lodge, Masonic Bldg., N. Old Well Lodge,, 29 S. Main, S. N. Washington Chapter, R. A. M., Ma- sonic Bldg., N. Butler Chapter, 20 S. Main, S. N. Clinton Co-mmandery, K. T., Ma- sonic Bldg, N. ODD FELLOWS. Our Brothers Lodge, 16 Wall, N. Butler Lodge, 130 Washington, S. N. Kabaosa Encampment, 16 Wall, N. Colfax Encampment, S. N. Eureka. Rebakah Lodge, 130 Wash- ington, S. N. Norwalk Lodge, G. W. O. of 0. F., 83 Washington, S. N. FORESTERS OF AMERICA. Court Mahackemo, 83 Wash’n, S.‘N. Court Narruk, Gazette B’l’d, N. Star of Columbia Circle, 83 Washing- ton, S. N. ROYAL ARCANUM. Ponasus Council, Water, S. N; . Sherman Coupcil, 126 Wash’n, S. N. TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES. I. O. G. T., Washington Lodge, Cranbury. Concord Division, Gazette B”.,ld N. Minnehaha. Division, 83 Wash’n, S. N Rising Star Division, Crow’s Hall, Rowayton W. C. T. U, City Mission Room, S. N S Y. W. C. T. U., City Mission Room, N. G. A. R. Buckingham Post, Wall, N, Buckingham, W.R ..,C G. A. R., Hall N. Douglass Fowler Post, 102 Washing- ton, S. N. Douglass Fowler Post, W. R. C., 206 Washington, S. N. O. S. Ferry Command, 100 Washing- ton, S. N ’1