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'WESTPOBT‘ PEOPLE FAVOR IT.

A, NUMBER OF RESIDENTS OF THAT TOWN APPEAR
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The application of the Bridgeport
Traction Co. for permission to extend
its lines from the present terminus in
Southport to Westport was heard yes-
terday before Judge William T. Elmer
in the Superior court room at the court
house. The proposed line parallels
the tracus of the Consolidated road,
consequently the railroad is fighting
the Traction company.

Not only has the Traction Co. to con-
tend with the Consolidated, but also
the town of Fairfield which sides with
the railroad, though just how it can be
interested in what transpires between
Southport and Westport has not yet
appeared. The town of Westport fa-

, vors the extension.

Attorney Allan W. Paige and Judge

Carroll represented the Traction Co.

and Attorneys Goodwin Stoddard and 2

William D. Bishop J r., represented the
Consolidated road. Edward M. Lees

' appeared' in behalf of the town of West-l

. (port; and Judge Elmore S. Banks for
the town of Fairfield. .

Judge Carroll opened the proceedings
by reading the application for the ex-
tension, showing maps; to more fully
demonstrate the route proposed.

Attorney Stoddard arose at the close
of the reading of the application and
filed a demurrer, in substance the same
as the one filed before Judge Wheeler
in the Shelton hearing, stating that the
applicants had failed to show that they

had definitely settled upon a route;

that the financial ability of the Trac-
tion Co. to build the road had not been
shown, and that the consent of the
towns of Westport and Fairfield had
not been given to lay the tracks. At-
torney Stoddard argued at some length
in support of the demiirrer, reading
decisions from the supreme court.

The several attorneys 'then argued
the matter with quite a little feeling.
Mr. Stoddard took the View that unless
the court acquiesced in the idea which

was the outcome of a beautiful little

hypothetical question which he placed
before the court, he would have to
withdraw. Attorney Paige answered
these remarks with a few rather caustic
comments. Judge Elmer finally closed
the arguments by overruling the de-
murrer, stating that he would“ not rule
upon the question of Attorney Stoddard
as in that case the gentleman’s company
would have to be/dispensed with.

Mr. Lees then read the answer to the
application from the town of Westport,
favoring the extension:

Attorney Stoddard said he was sorry
to have to remark that he. doubted Mr.
V Lees’ authority to represent the town.

First Selectman Wakeman of West;
port, was then called and he told the
court that Mr. Lees was informally
asked to appear in their behalf. After
some discussion Mr. Lees was accred-
: ited by the court as the representative
for the t0wn of Westport.

Judge Carroll read the minutes of
, the stockholders. meetings on June 4

and Oct. 13, at which time it was voted
to‘ build the extension.

, C. P. Dolge,‘ of Westpert, was the
firstwitness to be called to testify as to
the road being a public benefit and ne-
cessity. Mr. Dolgc said the people of

_ ' Westport had but little opportunity to
V e“? 0 Bridgeport. He thought it was

 

a necessity that there be more accom

modations provided.

Charles H. Kemper of Westport, a
leather manufacturer, was next called.
He testified that only two trains went
east from W'estport during the morning
and. that they were not sufficient to
properly supply thedemand. He em-
ployed 30 hands in his factory and
thought it would bring not only more
laborers into the town, but bring fac-"
tories there if some connection was
made with Bridgeport by trolley.

Robert T. Leeds of VVestport, a twine
manufacturer, stated that several peo-
ple had urged the necessity of some
further means of conveyance to and
from Bridgeport and that the proposed
route would not only be a benefit, but
was a necessity for the further growth
of the town.

G. B. Smith, justice of the peace of
V8.8 the next to take the
stand. His testimony did not differ
matei ially from those VV he were on the
He thought that all
the people were thoroughly aroused to
the necessity of some such ,road and
that all were in favor of it.

W. J. Finch, town clerk of VVestport,
was in favor of the extension, as it

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stand previously.

would improve the town, making prop-
erty more valuable and was a necessity
to the welfare of VVestport in general.

George B. Bunnell testified that the

proposed extension would be a great ‘

thing for the town. Upon being ques-

tioned as to his business, he said dur-

ing the summer he was engaged in ;‘

looking after his farming interests in
Westport. He owned the Hyperion
theatre in New Haven, spending his
He
was very anxious that the extension
should be built, as cit was needed.
George J. Underwood of VVestport,
hotel proprietor, testified that the pro-_
ject would be a benefit and had become

winter there for the most part.

a necessity.
W. H. Petrie, of the
cream and confectionery, was in favor

manufacturer
of the scheme, as was also Patrick
Campbell.

All the witnesses answered in the af-
“VVould it not,
in your judgment, be a matter of pub-

firmative the question,

lic benefit and necessity to the people
of Westport and vicinity, if thepro-
posed line of extension from Southport
to VVestport was constructed ‘9 7’

The last witness called was F. M.
Raymond afterwhich anadjournment

was taken until to day.

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Placing the Responsibility.

A big matrimonial boom must be
looked for in Norwalk, judging from
all the preaching and newspaper con-
troversy over the matrimonial question
in that town.
the enlightenment the public is receiv-
ing on the question, future marriages
turn out to be failures, nobody is to be
blamed but the contracting parties.—
Palladium. »

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Slamford’s Discovery.

A doctor has discovered the curious
fact, that the skull of a man who has
died from delirium tremens, contains
alcoholic vapor. A small opening in
the skull soon after death permits it to
escape, when it can be ignited, and
burns with a bluish flame—Telegram.

 

However, if, after all'

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, vices during Advent as follows:

Where the Bi—rdge company’s pull .

'comes in.
Why Prosecuting Attorney Taylor

. does not prosecute those druggists.
Why unlicensed dogs are allowed to '

roam,the streets.
Who will be the next city clerk.
What Mayor Glover will recommend
in his first message.
Why old maids and confirmed old

, bachelors attend Parson Kavanagh’s

meetings.

The cause of the conviviality among
public officials.

"What Chief Vollmer would do with-
out Detectives Gladstone and Monahan.

The secrets contained in C01. Has-
kam’s diary.

How the three selectmen can run the
town without the assistance of - the
fourth member.

What Captain Charles Riley intend--
ed to do with the jew eler' s turkey.

Why the council does not raise the
salary of the fire alarm superintendent.

. How much it will cost to repair the
town roads in the spring.

Where flies go in winter.

The name of the next postmaster in
N01 walk.

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Do Not Blame the Collector.

—The City Tax Collector is obliged
to settle with the City on December
6th, and pay all taxes not collected.

If he has to pay your tax he will then
levy on your property according to his
warrant

A. A. Betts, City Tax Collector.
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Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary.

Auxiliary of the Y. M. C.A . resulted
in the selection of the following offidei sir
President—Mrs. Emily L. Elv. I
Vice P1esidents——St. Pauls church
Mrs. William J. Finney;G1acechurch
Mrs. Robeit Van Bureu; T11n11y_l\liss
Mary Kirby Jennings; Nouvalk C)on-,

gregational church, Mrs. E. B. Smithzei’,

South N orwalk Congregational. church,
Mrs. William Osborne; Norwalk Bap-
tist church, Mrs. George R. McGone-
gal; South Norwalk Baptist church,
Mrs. H. C. Sherer; Norwalk Method-
ist church. Mrs. George Selleck; South
Norwalk Methodist church, Mrs. J. A.
Richardson; East Norwalk Methodist
church, Mrs. H. J. Hipson; Advent
church, Mrs. Charles Ainsworth.

Secretary—Miss Laura Doty.

Treasurer—Miss Belle Doane.

A uditor—Mrs. Henry Chas mar.

Farmer’s Convention.

The\ Tew England railroad, as well
11.5 the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, will cut rates to
Willimantic on the 2lst, 22d and 23d,
the date of the annual convention of
the Connecticut board of agriculture.
Besides the addresses and routine busi-
ness there will be an exhibition of
fruits, grains and other farm products,
as well as agricultural implements.

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Hog Guessing.

New guesses are being received every
day as to the weight of the big porker
who is in the death cell at the rear of
the Warwick hotel, awaiting execution
on Christmas week. He is being kind-
ly cared for and is developing an appe-
tite that is decidedly hoggish. The

party who wins him will not only have

a winter’s supply for himself but will
have a barrel or two to give away.
Advent Services.

At Grace church there will he ser-
Wed-
nesday mornings, Litany Service, at
9:30, and’Evening Service at 8 o’clock,
with address by the rector.

This evening, after the Evening Ser-
vice, the regular meeting and annual.
election of Grace Chapter, 940 Brother-
hood of St. Andrew, will be held in
the Guild room.

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Will be Boinay’s Judge.

Judge Elmer may preside at the trial
of Charles A. Boinay for murder next

week, Judge Shumway having another

 

engagement. Judge Elmer stated yes-
terday that he probably would be ~un -
able to hold session in the civil side for
this reason.

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Complained to Mayor Bohannan.

A South NEH-walk clergyman has
complained to Mayor Bohannan of the
objectionable posters that adorn several
of the N orwalk Opera House bill
boards in that city.

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Annualllleeting. ‘ / '
The annual meeting of the South

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Norwalk Fire department,~ will take',

place to-morrow evening.

. . 't'lheldb the association for the 111' ose
The reorganization of the VVomen’s r y p p

laws were being violated on the Strat—

. boat that had two license

_the varidus natural beds in ' the state

 

GROWERS WILL AGI

Connecticut Oystermen to Co-
operate With Shellfish
Commission.

New Laws lo b‘eMuch Ldss Complicated
g and More Easily Enforced.

 

The pi'Oposi’tionf of the Shell Fish
Commission to revise and modify the
state laws relating to the oyster busi-
ness, meets Tvith- favor wherever it is
understood. It appears, however, that
the full purpose of the commission is
not clear to some of the oystermen and
there have been many inquiries as to
just what the commission proposes to
do.
under

Some of the oyster groners labor
the misapprehension that the
laws of this state are to be made to con-
form to those of Rhode Island. Exact-
VVhen the
revision of our laws becomes a fact the
Rhode Island shell fish commissioners
will endeavor to have similar laws en-

ly the opposite is the case.

 

acted in that state.

It has not been decided
where the first public heai 1n0 will be,l
had.
Connecticut Oyster Growers’ Associa-

when or :
The officers and members of the. ’

tion are especially well pleased with,
the proposed revision, because ‘theyV
have long felt that the oyster laws
needed to be simplified. A meeting,or,
gi'ather, a series of meetings will be
These
s :gcrestions will be put- into proper
shape and presented to the Shell Fish
Commission for consideration. These
proceedings will be entirely distinct
fromz‘the hearings to be held by the
commission, at which every person di-
rectly interested in the oyster industry
will be invited to be present. It is
probable that the clerk of the commis-
sion, A. McC. Mathewson, will issue a
circular. to the oyster growers setting
forth the object in View and calling
upon them to attend the'liearings and,
speak their "minds fully and freely.

The Connecticut Oyster Growers" As-
sociat101 will co-operate with the Shell
Fish Commission and the result of their
joint deliberations will be a set of laws
which, if passed, cannot fail to be of
inestimable benefit to all persons di-

ofi draWing out suggestions.

rectly concerned in the planting, catch-
ing and sale of oysters.

' The arrest of Charles Wheeler,
Saugatuck, for violation of certain laws

of

relating to working on the natural beds,
is particularly gratifying to the Shell
Fish COmmission, because it is the first
that has been made by the state oyster
police since that body was organized a
year or so ago. For some time com-
plaints have been coming in that the

ford bed, but the offenders were wary.
The commissioners determined to make
a special effort to enforce the laws and
instructed State Inspector Lewis and
the oyster police force accordingly.
After a long watch the arrest was
made. Mr. ‘Wheeler will probably
plead guilty as there is practically no
other .He was caught
working on the natural beds, with a
numbers on
its sail, neither of which belonged to
the boat. In fact," it is claimed that
the boat was not licensed at all. A-
closer watch than ever will be kept on

alternative.

and every effort. will be made to catch

. “question drawer,”

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ofienders.

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Two Points:

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AMUSEMENTS.

Yale Glee and Banjo Club.
College [songs and music are popular

in Norwalk, this has been proven by

the large check off for the Concert to-

' night, but there are yet about 200 seats

that can be had at the box office.

Alabama.

Manager Hoyt has succeeded in in
ducing the ‘ Alabama” company to ie-
turn to town ‘on Saturday and give a
matinee and evening performance at
his theatre, and at popular prices.

No one should fail to see this sweetest
of all Southern plays, as it is far ahead
of anything yet placed before the pub-
lic’. It is not a_blood and thunder piece
but a simple story of southern life in
Alabama.

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Epworth League. .

The programme for the afternoon ses-
sion of the New York District Epworth
League at the Methodist church, yes-
terday opened with an address by ,C. L.
Goodell, D. D. which was listened to
with interest.
_ J. W. Chadwick, D. D. also made an
interesting address.

Then followed a delightful song ser-
vice. '

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A. S. Kavanagh conducted the
reports were read,
and a testimony and consecration ser-
v. A. J. Smith.
was held.

Supper was served in the basement
of the church at 5:30 o ’clock.

In the evening, a cabinet meeting
was held in the Epworth pa110r,’ fol
lowed by a praise service.

Rev. J. T. McFarland gave an ad—
dress on“Brains,Their Use and Abuse,”
and he handled. his subject in an. ex-
cellent and pleasing manner.

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\ No Business Transacted.

About thirty-five members of the
Twin City ' ‘Nheel club met last even-
ing and voted to postpone the date of
the purchase of a picture of the mem-
bers, after which,,..»‘to the surprise of
some, the meeting was adjourned with-
out transacting v‘further business.

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Town Physicians.

The selectmen liaiIe appointed the
town physicians, for the next year,’ in-
creasing the board from three to five.
The reappointments are A. H. Bald-
win, F. H. Baker and J. M. Coburn;
the new members are Harry C. Sherer
and S. H. Huntington.

Catholic Observance Days.

The following are the Feast and Fast
days for this month observed by the
Roman Catholic churches in town: 3d,
St. Francis Xavier; 8th, Immaculate
Concept-ion; 15th, 17th and 18th, VVin-
ter Ember days; 25th, Christmas; 27th,
St. John’s; 28th. Holy Innocents.

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Denied a License.
'l‘heCounty commissioners yesterday
denied a license to Timothy Daly for a
saloon in VVestport. A number of
'Westport people remonstrated against
the applicant.

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Against The Town.

The Supreme court of errors, yester-
day, handed down a decision in the
case of Susan 'Anderson against the
town "of New Canaan. The court finds
no error.

False Alarm. .

It was reported to the police this
morning that a slot machine had been
stolen from in front of Lawton’s store
at South Norwalk. It was later learned
that a clerk saw it out in the cold after
the store had been closed and took it
to a place of safety. . 1

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A Millionaire Docker Fined.

E. F. Lasala, a millionaire ' resident
of Danbury, was yesterday fined $100
and costs in the city court f01 violation
of the law against docking the tails of
horses.

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Theassessors have completed their
annual labors. . A ,

Ernest Louns’bury has received an
appoirtinent as post-office inspector. ,

Supplemental reading is soon to be
introduced into the public schools.

The Congregational Sunday school
has begun the practice of Christmas
music.

\Iiss Julia Clock, who has been spend-
ing the Thanksgiving vacation with
her mother, Mrs. Isaac Clock, has re-
turned to her school in New York.

The Congregational Literary Circle“
will convene, Friday evening, 'for its

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first regular meeting of the season.

Several leaders in the Civil War will
be discssued, including Gens; ‘B. F.
Butler, Robert E. Lee and D. N. Couch.

The regular Tuesday evening Meth-
odist cottage prayer meetin g at Noroton
Heights will be held Thursday evening,
this week,owing to the EpworthLeague
convention being held in Norwalk to-
day. It will be held at David Moore’s
house.

- The selectmen state, in regard to
Commissioner McDonald’s. order to dis-
continue work on all roads being con-
structed with State aid, that the, sec-
tion of maca’dam road being built at
Norotou which is partially completed,
would be put in passable shape. The
part on which a course of stone has
been laid will be given its full depth
and one course of screening. The sec-
tion dug up f01 the road but remaining
in a wretched condition, will be put in
a usable state.

The Congregational Church was
filled Sunday evening, upon the occa—
sion of an illustrated lecture by Rey.
Mr. Bonfils, northern secretary of the,
University of Atlanta. His subject was
“The African in America.” He told
something about the conditions under
which a large number of the Southern

negroes liV e, and by his illustrations
contrasted the habitations and general
appearance between the educated and
ignm ant members of the Hamitic iace
in the South. The collection taken for
the benefit of the cause‘WhiCh Mr. Ben-
fils r'epi esented was the largest that
gentleman has received anywhere in
State.

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CRANBURY

The funeral of the late Frederick
Faber will be held this afternoon.

“Al” Hawkes will commence houses
keeping in Bridgeport tomorrow.

The aged George Carr is seriously
ill at his home in this place.

Theodore Bates and wife spent Sun-
dav in Port Chester.

Washington Lodge held a r egulai
meeting last evening.

Considerable interest has been mani-
fested in the ieport that a resident of
this place will applv for a license to
sell intoxicants.

Dayton Bouton butchered a fiVe
months’ old pig this week that weighed
over 200 pounds.

, Sons of St. George. ~'

Welcome Stranger Lodge, Sons of
St. George, met last evening and elect-
ed the following officers: President,
William _White; Vice-President, John
Ashworth; Secretary, Charles B. Holt;
Assistant Secretary, Thomas Tutlow;
Treasurer, David Chittim; Trustee,
J amss WoodzMessenger, John J. Kelly.
The officers will be ' installed next
Tuesday night in disti ict deputy Jack-
son of Stamfm d.

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Bon Voyage.
Mr. E. W'. Beard left for New York
this morning and will sail for the Ber-
mudas to-morrow.

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FRATERNAL NEWS.
. St. J oseph’s Lyceum will holdits first
meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 14.
Schiller Stamm, U. 0. R. M. met last
night in K. of M. C. hall.

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Miss Kinsella’s Condition. _'

Dr. Huntington stated this morning
that Miss Jennie Kinsella, the victim
of Owen Murphy’s vitriol throwing,
was improving slowly, but was unable
as' yet to sit up. .

The Weather. .
Snow today and to-night, followed
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. DEATHS.

BARNUM—In Bradford, Pu. N 0v. 29,
Edwin Howard Barnum, foxmei Jy- of
Danbury, aged 50 years.

CARROLL—In Bridgeport, Nov.
Miss Rose Carioll, aged 33 years.

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DAVIS—In Bridgeport, Nov. 29, Miss -

Sarah Davis, aged 68 years.

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