\ CIVIL SETTI‘cECHlNGI Deputy Collectors” May Go From the Classified Service. ADMINISTRATION MAY ACT Reported Terms of the House Bill to Modify the' system—Hard Fight Expected in the Senate Over the Caucus. Washington, Dec. 14.—One of the re-’ sults of the anti-civil- service confer- . ence of Republican Congressmen Sat- ' Judicial Appropriation bill, urday is the announcement that per- haps the Administration will act in the matter before Congress. It is rumored at the Treasury Department that an order is contemplated taking the Dep- uty Collectors of Internal Revenue out of the classified service, and that this will be followed by other changes, not only in the Treasury, but in other de- partments. So far as Congress is concei ned, it is expected that the House Committee on Civil_Service, soon after the holidays, will report a bill carrying out the ideas of the more moderate of the op-‘ ponents of the extended civil- service system, and that a vigorous effort will be made for its consideration by the House. The measure reported will prObably, in addition to fixing narrow limits within which.the classification shall extend, propose some tenure oi office for clerks in the classified serv- ice, and will aim to curtail the pow- ers and check the growth of the Civil- Service Commission. The general un- derstanding is that the Democrats will assist the Republicans opposed to the law, provided the proposed modifica- tions do not go too, far. The Census and Civil Service. Washington, Dec. 14,—The Census bill will be before the Senate this week, and a lively fight is expected, espe-, cially in regard to whether the new bureau shall be placed under the Civil-' Service law or not. It seems, there- fore, likely that both Senate and House will discuss civil service re- form this week. The bill, which has been 1eported to the Senate by the Committee on Cen- sus, provides for a permanent Census Commissioner, who shall be assisted by such clerks and statisticians as are deemed necessary to prepare the de- tailed plan for the twelfth and subse- quent censuses. Commissioner of La- bor Wright, who completed the last 'census, believes that there should be some preliminary training for men who are to undertake the work, and the Committee on Census is evidently of the same opinion. It is also pro- posed to limit the scope of the census in regard to manufactures to show only the total output, the number of men employed and the raw material. It is argued that a permanent Census Bureau would be able to collect bien- nial statistics which would be far more valuable than reports gathered every ten years. It is also proposed to limit the work regarding population, and several lines of inquiry which were followed in the last census will be omitted. The Senate, as at present constituted, is strongly in favoi of keeping the cen- sus out of the classified service and allowing appointments to be made at the discretion of the director, subject to such examinations as he may pre- scribe, with the approval of the Secre- tary of the Interior. THE DAY 'IN THE HOUSE. Legislative Appropriation Bill Re- ported—Comes Up To-day. Washington, Dec. 14.—Mr. Bingham (Rep, Pa.), from. the Appropriation 'IICommlttee, reported to the House yes- terday the Legislative, Executive and which he gave notice. he would call up to-day. The bill carries a total of $21,562,425, being $780,861 less than the estimates. The number of salaries provided for is 10,000, being 198 less than the numbe1 estimated for and twenty-five less than the number provided for inthe cur- rent law. . Mr. Bingham asked unanimous con- sent for the consideration of a. resolu- tion to print 2,000 copies of the testi- . ' mony of the Civil Service Commission , before the Appropriations Committee The work of the commission was pro- vided for in the appropriation bill, and, as it was the purpose of the committee to allow the widest latitude for debate in the consideration of this item, he thought the House should be in pos- session of this testimony. There was no objection, and the resolution was adopted. Mr. Cannon, chairman of the Com.- mittee, on Appropriations, secured unanimous "consent for the considera- tion of an urgent deficiency bill, which he explained carried but three items— $5,000 for the construction of a building at the Naval Academy, $30,000 for the payment of the temporary employes oi the House and Senate, and $175,000 1301 the payment of the mileage of Sena~ tors and Representatives. The mileage ordinarily available at the regular ses- sion of Congress, he explained, had been used to pay mileage at the extra session. The bill. was passed without debate Sealing In the Senate. Washington, Dec. 14.—-In the Senate Mr. Davis, chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, called up the bill prohibiting the killing of fur seals in the North” Pacific Ocean, but upon the suggestion of Mr. Pettigrew (S. D.). who said he desired to offer some amendments, the measure went over until to—day. . ' A bill was passed for a public build- ing at Durham, N. C., to cost $125,000. At 2 p. m. the immigration bill was taken up. An agreement has been reached by the Senate to vote on the Immigration 'bill at 2 o’clock on Jan 17, and the Senate then adjourned. A Trust Knocked Out. Chicago, Dec. 14.—-It is reported here that the typewriter trust is on the verge of collapse. ' One big concern has given notice of withdrawal from the combine in January, and others are ex- pected to follow suit. This will mean a fifty-dollar typewriter. Most of the im- portant patents have expired, and out- side makers can now duplicate high- grade machines for a factory price 01. $12 and $16. Trust sales have been cu1 almost in half. \. _‘ " ’ fi‘ “Kinley is nearly buried in flowers. MESSAGES Ior SYMPATlII-iY. Prominent Folk Express Sorrow at Delano! Mrs. McKinley. Canton, 0., Dec. 14.—-The coffin bear- ing the body of Nancy Allison MS] day yesterday express wagons carried loads of floral offerings to the memory of the departed mother of the Presi- dent. They came to Miss Helen Mc- Kinle',y the President’s sister, who, through all thetrials of the last ten days, has scarcelytlett the bedside oi her dying mother. But messages of sympathy and tokens of regard came from greater distances than flowers can carr.y The wires and the mails were overloaded with words of condolence. President Faure of France, Ameri- can Ambassadors abroad, United States Consuls, the Ambassadors 01 other countries stationed at Washing- ton, Governors o-f States, judges, Unit- ed States Senato-rs, Congressmen and other public officials Grand Army posts and friends by the thousands from all parts of the civilized world have sent expressions of their sympa- thy. The funeral is to be held this after- noon at 1 o’clock, at the First‘Metho- dist Episcopal Church, of which the deceased woman had long been a mem- ber. It was the preference of her rel- atives to have brief. private services at the old McKinley homestead; but, yielding to the urgent request of neigh- bors, old-time friendsand members of the church, they consented to have public services. Business will p1actically be suspend- ed in Canton. All the churches will be represented at the services and dis- tinguished men will be present from all parts of the country. The Rev. Dr. Manchester, pastor of 'the church, will make a brief address, in order to per- mit other clergymen to express their sentiments. __._.- STOLE FROM GAGE’S BANK. One of the Knickerbockers Admits That He Embezzled Money. Chicago, Dec. 14.—-Herman G. Knick- erbocker, a bookkeeper for the First National Bank, of which Secretary Gage was president, was arrested yes- terday morning on a charge of embez- zlement. Knickerbocker at first denied the al~ legation, but later confessed that his accounts were not as they should be. He is about 30 years old and lives with his parents at Naperville, a suburb of this city. He is said to be one of the leaders among the young society folk. The warrant specifies the amount 01 the embezzlement at $1, 000, but since the examination of the books was be gun a shortage of $3, 000 has been dis cox ered. Shipment ol‘ Cuban Tobacco. New York, Dec. 14.—The first ship- ment of Cuban tobacco to reach this port since Weyler’s decree of May 16, ,1896, forbidding 121e exportation of leaf tobacco, arrived yesterday on the Ward liner Crizaba, from Havana. There were only 391 bales in the ship. ment, but several tho, sand more bales of the.weed are expec ed on steamships to arrive soon from Cuba. VVeyler’s prohibitory edict was di- rected‘against the Cuban cigar-makers in the United States, who were contrib— uting $1 a week each _to the Cuban cause. Frequent protests had been made to Madrid'by importers of the to bacco in this country against Weyler’s edict, but it was not until a week ago that the embargo was raised. , Does Not Oppose Annexation. Washington, Dec. 1_4.—The Stat-e De- partment denies that Great Britain has protested against the annexation of Hawaii. Ofiicers of the department cannot understand how such a report , originated, in view of the attitude of the British Government since the treaty was negotiated. No oflicial‘rei’erence to this has been made by Great Britain, but semi-offi- cial explanations appeared in the Eng- lish press that the Government recog- nized the right of the United States to annex the Hawaiian Islands as a nat- ural outcome of their geographical sit- uation and in accordance with the policy towards which this country has been tending in the last seventy-five years. ‘ Texas Town Almost Destroyed. Dallas, Dec. 14,—The town of Boyd, Tex, in the Panhandle country, was almost totally destroyed by fire yester- day. The fire started in a feed store, and was the result of boys smoking cigarettes. There is no organized fire department in the Lawn, and the flames soon got beyond control. .Eighteen business houses and a large number of dwellings'were destroyed. The loss to business men is estimated at $50,000, with insurance of only $10,000. Armour & Co. Buying \Vheat. Omaha, Neb., Dec. 14. —A1mour & 00., agents throughout Nebraska and 'South Dakota are buying enormous quantities of Wheat. It is being shipped East. At one point in South Dakota— Eureka — Armour's agent has pur- chased 50,000 bushels in the past week In this State even larger quantities“are being sent to Chicago by Armour men The exact intentions of the firm are bothering other speculators in this ter~ ritory very much. Magnntes’ Big Loss. New York, Dec. 14.—John D. Rocke- feller and J. Pierpont Morgan have re- ceived reports. that certain Western speculations have failed; that Rocke feller has lost $3,000,000 by the poverty of his Washington mines, and Morgan is out $300, 000 by the fading away oi the assets of the Chicago General Elec trio Railway. The losses are small in . comparison with the wealth of thc— financiers, but they are a thrust at th( pride of these men. , Great Educator Dead. New York, Dec. .\14.~—Charles Butler, LL.D., president of the Council of the New York University for half a~cen- tury, died of old age. at his home in" this city yesterday. He was in his 97th year, and was one or the first members of the New York University. He was the author of several books, the most notable being "Lawyers and Clients.” Five Bin; Brew'erien Sold.. Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 14. ——Five leadin:._ breweries of this city have been sold tc New York capitalists for $3, 750, 000. A consolidated corporation with a. capital of $5, 000 000 will be formed. '* chance to show itself. SeaSon"s Here When man’s unselfishness; “has a. NoW’ s: the time to think of others. Here’s a. re- mindei £01 you—a partial list of the many things our stores contain—not to Win you1 custom for once only, but to biing you again and. often . Money back If you ’re not satisfied. Gloves dogsltin, suede. kld.1i M and envy Weight %800 $2. 48' .................................. nd tnflotas ”Tlifllf‘ft..El?ffift..3‘.f‘.‘.?.‘f§”in; 8.. mmoo: rv and flannel, Bull. 3‘??? . tiff? 9333'. .l?i.$1.9s 98m $9.98. Smoking Jackets. eideI-down. tricot. velvet. silk and c01duroy ................. $3. Silk Mufflers ......................... 980. to $5.00. Outfitters to Men. 279 Broadway,Near Chambers TOUR 47 'Cortlandt, Near Greenwich SIORES 211 Sixth AV-j’Near 14th Street 125th Street, Corner 3d Ava. NEW YORK CITY. PIANOS We are now closing out at a sacrifice several odd styles of new pianos, and a Fgreat variety of slightly used organs and pianos to niake room for new stool. ORGANS Catalogues, full particulars and terms sent upon application. _ SOLD 0" INSTALMENTS, IF oESIREo. 1117113 ' mama (to. Schunze’s Market. A FULL LINE OF FRESH AND CUBED MEATS. Fore-quarter Lamb ........... - ...... . ........ Tc F1 esh Shoulders ............ . ....... : ...., ....... Sc Leg Lamb....... ............................... 1:20 NATIVE POULTRY .. VEEEIABLEs. 1% l.’ . mu m quamy . . . . smsnoronv. PROMPT Mill EFFIGIEHT . . E. ., SERVICE. Paul. Schultze. Jr 80. NORWALK. Falrileld Bounty llaiional Bank 44 Wall St" Norwalk. Conn I INCORPORA. ED,1824. Capital. 2( 0 000 EDWIN 0. Karin, President. ~ . DAVID H.1111LLBR. Vice-President -.L C. Gnnxx.(iasliier EDWIN O. KEELEB. Mossns H. GLonzn. DAVID E. MILLER, A. J. Manna. F. Br. J 0111? Locxwoon. THEODORE E. SMI'llI IBA COLE, CHAS. F. TnIsTnAn. Accounts of Manufacturers, Mercha and Individuals solicited. Safe Deposit Foxcs ft? to 'Bipmiun. CENTRAL NATIONAL , BANK 26 WALL 81‘" N01! WAEK.’ CORPORATED SEPT. 1. 1m ' CAPITAL. 3 3 3 . . ' 100m Gzonan n1. HOLMES, President. E. L. Bonn. Vice-President, WILLIAMIAJGURMB. as’oi»: DIRECTORS : Gnomes M. House. B. E. Dun, , P. L. Gunman“. J 1‘.Pn.ow1'r: E. L. 30133. B. H. Roms, J. Caveman. ‘ Illscount nay. Salomo- A!!!" P- w. BATES’ 42 WATER STREET, You can find as fine an assortment of ornamentalRenato-lurk b - - and in any Yard 1n the State. Look it over and get prices ' h‘ore' _goin.u elsewhere. Jr ”I JEflIfluus’ .I N017, MAIN STREET. ' RIGHT 3m 41' 01110:. persons and all pocket-books. a. few of the many attraCtive things for presents. ____‘ tosl5. I‘ Hondkerchieis,11nen and silk. 10c.5to 91-50~ . Lamb, 15c. THE SILK & I . DRESS . G_o__.-___0Ds noose... . . -. . FAIRFIELD CouNTY’s GREATEST STORE GRAND I CPENING - .~REAfiY-’1I?i5.I I Wear Garment. nMPoRIUM. _ *T ChriStmas Holiday Goods Saturday, :pec. 11, 1897. ‘ Our ninth holiday season we shall open with a grandI array of att tlhc father. PICTURES. Beautiful Medallions 49c. Copies of Etchings 49c. .. Photographs taken from‘ celebrated paintings and from life, framed in rich gold frames, 49c. 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.- Statuettes 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, @ 15c 3. vol- ume. ' 1,500 Classics 16 mo. By Ruskin, DeQuincy, Bacon, Scott, Shakespeare, .J, 000 Popular Novels, fine binding, gilt top, 250. 500 Yol. of all the poets in fine bind- ing, gilt top, 250. Red Line Edition padded cm e1 s, 980 a beautiful present. Sets in two, three, four and five Vol- umes, 390, 750, $1.00 and $1. 50 per set. Children's booxs by the Thousands, f1 om a penny to 50c each. CHINA WARE. Nor-walk never saw anything" like the line of China Cups and Saucers, China Candlesticks, China. Cracker jars, China. pitchers, China mugs; overy- 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, 98c 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, 250. Water pitchers Fern Dishes. Pud- ding Dishes, etc. DOLLS. - ‘ Hundreds of the little beauties, from I the doll baby to the exquisite doll bride. Kid bodies, undressed dolls, from 250 to $1.50. ractions for the child, the adult th 11 1 Toys to please the babies, Dolls to please the child. Sleds and Wagons for the Boy, , e mob el and Mother, Books, Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, Neckties, Satchels, etc, etc, etc. for the Father: all“ In great variety to suit all Never has such a display been made 111 Norwalk before this season. Fine China for the We shall mention -. Dressed dolls from 250 to $3. 50. Chinese Dolls, Indian Dolls, Unbrok- able Dolls, Rag Dolls, China. Dolls, ' Rubber Dolls. Christmas Cards for Sunday Schools. Men’s Suspenders for presents. PERFUMES. , The largest stock of Perfumes In the ' County. Bradley’s triple extractb " oz. bottle in box 250. Violet Water, Eau de Quinine, Flor- ida Water. Dentrifices, all toilet soaps. TOYS. All kinds from ’Jumping-‘Jacks to Ele- phants including cats and dogs. POCKET-BOOKS. A big lot. of them fromII25c to $5.00. N ECKTIES A choice selection f01 presents, 25c and 50c. Christmas GAMES For all ages including Helma, and the New game of the Klondike. HOW to reach it by IChilkoot pass and hoW to get back, being a good map of the gold regions. @‘ A Grand Collection of Everything Suitable for Presents. “fin BOSTON 31mm. Mainand Wall Sis. s INSURE ,YCUR' . ,' “OF CONNECTICUT. w. Boom 11.Elonznw-rnnnummnef 1 PLATE GLA N THE 9 H i metastases»,- f \ r At HALF THE RATE. skier-33¢ by ”other. Stocke‘lml’ames r gunman
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