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SPEAKERR SPLANS
He Hopes to Make the Present
Session Brief.
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MAY GET THROUGH APRIL 1
Appropriation Bills Ordered to Be
Hurried In—Cuba's Friends May
Block the Speaker’s Schemes—The
Civil-Service Fight.
Washington, Dec. 13.—It is given out
upon the authority of members very
close to Speaker Reed that all the ap-
propriation bills, save two—the Sundry
Civil and Deficiency bills—will be put
through the House before the 15th and
possibly before the lst of April. The
chairmen of the several committees
having charge of the annual appropria-
tion bills besides the Committee on Ap-
priations have been notified by Speaker
Reed to prepare and report their bills
not later than Feb. 1. The Speaker is
determined to beat therecord of short
sessions if possible, and as the House
rules effectually choke off filibustering
there is the best of reasons to believe
that he will succeed in carrying out his
policy so far as the House is concerned.
There will, of course, be a sharp con-
test over the River and Harbor bill,
and in spite of the Speaker’s efforts
the bill reported from the committee,
of which Mr. Hooker, of New York, is
chairman, will be loaded down in the
Committee of the Whole and further
Increased in the Senate. The terms of
several Senators expire with this Con-
gress, and they will, it is believed,
“pool their issues,” and as usual se-
cure large increases for rivers and
harbors in their respective States, most
of which will disappear in conference,
for the bill, as it reaches the Senate,
will greatly exceed a prudent and
proper limit.
The extra session called by President
Cleveland Aug.7, 1893, did not adjourn
until Nov. 3, while the second, or wnat
is known as the regular or ”long” ses-
sion, which commenced on Dec. 4, did
not terminate until Aug. 28, 1894. Sev-
eral of the leading Senators have ex—
pressed the opinion that Congress will
certainly remain in session a part of
the Summer and that there is little
likelihood of an adjournment before
Aug. 1. The Senate, however, will de-
termine the time of adjournment, as it
has nearly always done. ‘
If the opposition, which includes the
Democrats, Populists and SilverIRe:
publicans, shall decide to push the cur-
rency question forward and also to
hold up two or three of the more im-
portant appropriation bills until a vote
has been reached in the House on the
Cuban question, then it is certain that
Speaker Reed’s policy of an early ad-
journment will come to grief. The
Speaker is said to urge very earnestly
the argument that an early adjourn—
ment means less appropriations as well
as less trouble for the Administration,
though it is given out that the Speaker
will antagonize the President on the-
question of the annexation of Hawaii.
ANNEXATION IN THE SENATE.
Supporters of the Bill Will Consider
It in Executive Session.
Washington, Dec. 13. —The supporters
of Hawaiian annexation have definitely
decided to consider the question in ex-
cutive session of. the Senate. In order
to do this it will be necessary for them
to take up the annexation treaty rath—
er than a joint resolution providing for
annexation. Some few of those who
support Hawaii in this matter were at
first inclined to believe that unless it
became evident that the two- thirds
vote necessary to secure the ratifica-
tion of the treaty was assured from
the beginning it would be a waste of
time to take the matter up at all upon
the basis of the treaty, but they ap—'
pear to have changed t zeir minds, and-.7.
~10 be at least disposed to defer to the
opinions of the majority, who oppOse
this course. It is now stated on be-
half of the pro-annexationists that» to
abandon the treaty at the presenttime
would create the impression that they
had'surrendered the fight entirely.
The stanchest friends of annexation
admit that it will be well nigh impossi-
ble to secure the two-thirds vote neces-
sary to ratify the treaty, but they con-
tend that they will come very near
reaching the necessary number.
The House bill to prevent the free
use of timber on the public lands for
commercial purposes is being consid-
ered by'the House Committee on Pub-
lic Lands. The bill was passed by the
Honse heretofore, but killed in the Sen-
ate. Mr. McRae, of Arkansas, the au-
thor of the bill, is confident of its pas-
sage in the House, and believes that
the'recent aggressions .on the Govern-
ment’s timber in the Western States
will tend to secure favorable action in
the Senate.
ATTACK CIVIL SERVICE.
Itepublicnn Congressmen Devising
Means to Alter the Present Law.
Washington, Dec. 13.—-A meeting of
Republican Representatives in Con-
gress was held Saturday night at the
River and Harbor Committee rooms to
devise means for securing a change in,
the present civil—service‘law. About
sixty members were present, represent-
lng most of the States having Republi-
can delegations in Congress. It was
noticeable, however, that Speaker Reed,
Mr. Dingley and'other leaders of the
House did not attend. Representative
Hepburn acted as chairman. The dis-
cussion took a wide range. The main
speakers were Grosvenor, Connolly,
Evans, Faris, Mahaney and Darr.
It was determined to name a commit-
tee to “examine the bills pending be-
fore the Committee on Reform of the
Civil Service and report to a subse-
quent meeting of this conference by
bill or.otherwise.”
Mr. Grosvenor is chairman of the
committee. The advisability of attack-
ing the civil-service items in the Legis-
lative, Executive and Judicial Appro-
priation bill, which will come before the
House this week, was discussed, but
opinion was against that course.
Representative Brosius, who is chair-
man-'of the Committee on Reform of
the Civil Service, said yesterday morn-
ing that the law would not be modified
to any appreciable extent, and he
doubted if any'legislation would be en-
acted on the subject of civil service at
this session. .Other leadershincluding
Dingley, of Maine; Cannon, of Illinois,
and Johnston, of Indiana, expressed
the same opinion. ..
THE GAZETTE Wfllllfl LIKE TI] KNOW
Whether the Hour’s cut of the
Rooney hanging represented Captain
. Dann or Lieut. Morehouse.
If all of our readers have read the
Boston Store advertisement.
Why Norwalk merchants don‘t wake
up and have a regular KlondikeChrist-
mas.
When that pile of mud between the
trolley tracks 1n front of the Masonic
building will be removed.
Why Norwalk fishermen buy frost
fish in Westport and tell their friends
they caught them.
Why Hungarians fight so often.
If there will be a kick over the Wall
street paving assessment.
Whether Mayor Glover will be able
to keep the several Council commlttees
within their appropriations during the
coming year.
Why the trolley roads don 1: p1 ovide
themselves with a fog lifter.
If turkeys will be cheap during
Christmas week. .
If Boinay’s partner in crime, Weeks,
will escape the hangman.
When Water street will be paved.
How Thev'snno.
No Change In the Pcsilion of the Gazette
Newsboys Contest.
At the close of business Saturday
night there was no change in the posi-
tions of the newsboys who are contest-
ing for the GAZETTE prizes.
The four leaders are holding their
own for the Eastman Scholarship
prizes, but as next week closes the con-
test there .is likely to be several changes
before that time.
The boys now stand as follows:
Frank Riley,
Treat Stanley,
Leonard Coffin.
Lester Comstock.
Harry Bouton,
George Berg,
Ernest Gregory,
Charles Mullen,
William Nolen,
John Siswick,
Joseph Cahill,
Mike Gambin, -
James Haugh,
Thomas Harrigrl :11,
Chester Heath,
Harry Cahill.
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Town Court.
In the Town Court at South Norwalk,
this morning there were two cases, be-
fore his honor, Judge Frost.
The first to receive attention was
that of Peter O’Brien charged with in-
toxication and assault. On the first
count the prisoner was fined $5 and on
the second count sentenced to ten days
in jail He took an appeal from the
decision and H, Quittner became secur-
ity in the sum 61‘ $50 for O’Brien’s ap-
pearance at the higher court in Bridge-
port.
The case of an Italian named Angelo
Lucanio arrested on the charge of
drunkenness Saturday night was the
next on the docket. He pleaded guilty
and paid a. fine of $5.
At the 06111 t room in the GAZETTE
building Judge Gregory presiding,
William Fagan arrested for intoxica-
tion Saturday night, wags, given a fine
and costs amounting to $11. 26.
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.~-. Pool Tourney.
In the” Norwalk club pool tourney
Saturday night, Dr. W.F. Acton, (80)
was defeated by Gould Hoyt. (75). The
former scoring only 60. A. R. Malkin’
(100) defeated Dr. Baldwin, (75) the lat-
ter scornig 56.
To-night the games are between Louis
Leonard, 70, and J. P Treadwell, Jr.,
50. George Woodward, 90 and George
Curtis, 70.
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-—-Among our regular advertising
patrons we do not call to mind any
whom it gives us more real pleasure to
commend to the attention of our read-
ers than Messrs. Brill Brothers, of New
York City. The very idea of Holiday
Gifts suggests their stores, filled as
they are with everything necessary for
man’s wear. Their “all-the-year—round”
stock of Hats, Shoes, Furnishings, and
Clothing carries many suggestions for
useful gifts, but for those who want. to
add a “Holiday air” to the gift, they
show beautifully assorted lines of smok-
ing Jackets, Canes, Umbrellas, Gloves,
Pajamas, House-Coats, and Bath-robes.
When you go to New York add profit
to your pleasure and drop' 1n any of their
four busy stores at: 279 Broadway,
near Chambers St., 47 Cortlandt St. ,be-
tween Greenwich 85 Church Sts.. 21.1
6th Ave. ., near 14th St., and 125th! St.,
corner 36. Ave., New York- City.
Somahing to Ire—13m.
As Mr. Ruffedge sat dawn after hav-
ng elbowed his way‘back from a be-
.ween-acts trip, he happened to see
lame Japanese students sitting farther
11 front.
“A great many Japanesepome over
:0 this country to get civilized, don’t
.hey,” he remarked. ‘fI suppose it
.akes them a good while to get used
:0 our ways.’.’
“I suppose so,” replied Miss Cayen-
1e. “And I don't think those young
nen have been here very long.”
((Why?’!
“I haven’t seen one of them climb-
ng over the people between him and
;he aisle every time the curtain went
lown. ——Washington Star.
. STORES
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Comfort
nowadays means
a stylish, durable
Mackintosh. One
can’t be perfectly
dry and happy
without the gar-
ment which the
doctor and Fashion has decreed
the proper caper.
Wet day comfort may also in-
clude style and economy, as this
special witnesses.
English Tan Rain Coats, double
breasted. natty and durable, made
to retail at $6. 50—the
chance of the year at.. ”$3 75
Our Patent Spring Umbrella is a
revelation. You press a button and
the Umbrella does the rest. Taffeta
Silk, guaranteed for a $2 48
0
year
Mail orders will receive careful attention.
3d“. 3W»
Outfitters to Men.
TOUR
279 Broadwaychar Chambers
47 Cortlandt. Near Greenwich
211 Sixth AV" Near 14th sum
125th Strget, Corner 3d Ava.
NEW YORK CITY.
PIANOS
We are now closing out at a sacrifice several odd
styles of new pianos, and a great variety of slightly
used organs and pianos to make room for new stock.
ORG-ANS
‘ Catalogues, full particulars and
terms sent upon application.
SOLD ON INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED.
illnestfllpmlm (to.
3 and 5 WEST 18th STREET. NEW YORK.
Schullze’s Market.
A FULL LIIIE OF FRESH AID WEED
MEATS. '
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Fore-quarter Lamb.......
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Fresh Shoulders.............,.......'..:'.~.......'8c ;
Leg Lamb...... . . ...... ......12c
NATIVE POULTRY.
FRESH FISH nan.
. . lifetimes.
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PBIGE AIID QUALITY .' ..
. . SATISFABTORY.
11110an 1110 Efficient ..
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Paul Schultze, J r
SO. NORWALK.
Falrfield County National Bank
44 Wall St.. Norwalk. Conn.
INCORPORATED. 1824. Capital, 900,000
EDWIN O. K111211111, President.
DAVID B. MILLER. Vice-President.
L. C. GREEN. Cashier
Enwm 0. K111311511. Mossns H. GLovsn,
DAVID H.1fmnsn, A. J. Manna!"
F. ST. Joan Locxwoon, Tnsonons E. Suns.
IRA COLE, CHAS. F. TmsrnAm.
Accounts of Manufacturers. Mambo {and
ludividuals solicited.
Safe Deposit Boxes foe to Dope-inn.
1111111111. 1111101111. » BANK
$6 WALL BIL, NORWALK.’
CORPORATED SEPT. i. 1876
CAPITAL. - 9 I -
Gsonon M. Homms. President.
E. L. Bonn. Viwl’resident
WILLIAMIA .20 on no
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DIRECTORS :
Gunner ll. Honuss.
P. L. Commons.
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8. H. Home.
J. Concise. J11.
Illscuunl Day. Saturday.
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P. ,W. . BATES’
42 WATER STREET, '
You can find as fine an assortment of ‘
linnmlenlallflfllllltllwnll
1 b»'~undin1my Yard' 1n the
State. Look it over and get prices
bifore' .going elsewhere.
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UNDERTAKER!
No.17, MAIN stage-r. .
NIGHT BELL 41' 011103. a
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L__OODS HOUSE ~_ EMPORIUM.
FAIRFiELD COUNTYS GREATEST STORE. . .
GRAND OPENING
ChriS’cmas Holiday G—oods
Saturday, Dec. 11, 1897.
5 Our ninth holiday season we shall open with a grand array of attractions for the child, the adult, the mother and
the father.
Toys to please the babies, Dolls to please the child, Sleds and Wagons for the Boy, Fine China for the
Mother, Books, Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, Neckties, Satchels, etc., etc, etc. for the Father: all' 1n great variety to suit 3,11
persons and all pocket-books.
Never has such a display been made 1n Norwalk before this season.
a few of the many attractive things for presents. ____‘
We shall mention _
PICTURES.
Beautiful Medallions 49c.
Copies of Etchings 490.
Photographs taken from celebrated
paintings and from life, framed in rich
gold frames, 490.
‘ 18x24 White framed Etchings, 980.
Genuine pastels, gold frames, $1. 98.
We have a great variety of Pictures,
it will pay to look at them.
LStatuettes and Baic-a-brac.
BOOK DEPARTMENT.
We have bought five times as many
books this season as we. did last sea-
son.
2,000 Books bound in cloth. 150 Titles,
include Uncle Tom’s Cabin, H. Stowe;
Sign of the Four, Conan Doyle; Vicar
of Wakefield, Goldsmith; Foul Play,
Charles Reade and Edna. Lyall’s, Lord
Lytton; Charles Dickens, William
Thackeray; Chas. Lever, Geo. Eliot;
Conan Doyle, R. L. Stevenson, and the
popular French and English authors a
great range to pick from, @ 150 3. vol-
ume.
1,500 Classics 16 mo. By Ruskin,
DeQuincy, Bacon, Scott, Shakespeare,
Lamb, 150.
1,000 Popular Novels, fine binding,
gilt top, 25c.
500 VOL of all the poets in fine bind-
ing, gilt'top, 250.
Red Line Edition padded covers, 980
a beautiful present.
Sets in two, three, four and five Vol-
umes, 39c, 750, $1.00 and $1.50 per set.
Children’s boOks by the Thousands,
. Rubber Dolls.
from a penny to 500 each.
CHINA WARE.
Nor-walk never saw anything like the
line of China Cups and Saucers, China
Candlesticks, China Cracker jars,
China pitchers, China miigs; every-
thing in china. China. Dinner sets,
China. Tea Sets, etc.
A Beautiful line of Lamps.
Silk Umbrellas for Presents.
SILVER WARE.
A beautiful variety of choice pres-
ents.
Tea spoons, quadruple plate, warrant-
ed for for 20 years, 980 set.
Dessert spoons to match $1.59 set.
Table spoons, $1.75 set.
Knives and Forks, $1.75 set.
Pie Knifes, 980.
Fish forks, 98c.’
_ Children’s Cups, 25c.
Water pitchers Fern Dishes, Pud-
ding Dishes, etc.
DOLLS.
Hundreds of the little beauties, from
the doll baby to the exquisite doll bride.
Kid bodies, undressed dolls, from 250
to $1.50.
Dressed dolls from 25c to $3.50.-
Chinese Dolls, Indian Dolls, Unbrak-
able Dolls, Rag Dolls, " China Dolls,
Christmas Cards for Sunday Schools.
Men’s Suspenders for presents.
PERFUMES.
The largest stock of Perfumes in the
County.
Bradley’s triple extract 2 oz. bottle
in box 250. I .
Violet Wate1-,_Eau de Quinine, Flor-
ida Water. -
Dentrifices, all toilet soaps.
TOYS.
All kinds from J umping-J acks to Ele-
phants including cats and dogs.
POCKET-BOOKS.
A big lot of them from 25c to 85,00.
N ECKTIES.
A choice selection. for
presents, 250 and 500.
Christmas
GAMES '
For all ages including Helma, and
the New game of the Klondike. How »
to reach it by Chilkoot pass and how
to get back, being a good map of the
gold regions.
is“ A Grand Collection of Everything Suitable for Presents.
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. BUSTUN STORE. Eur. Main and Walk.
INSURE YOUR
PLATE «GLASS
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