"1% \fl 6'“ . read the Iadvertisements 9' If you want the best goods for the least money in the Gazette. E ening ‘ azette. j . w” Recbgnized as ma family paperthe Gazette’s advertising columns will prove its v ue to y . VOL. VIII. ' No.1846 NORWALK, OONN., THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 14,1898. I’RICE ONE CENT. won O_F_QO_NGBESS THE PROCEEDINGS YES- TERDAY THE MOST IMPRESSIIIE SINCE THE CIVIL WAR. HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION I A DISORAOEFUL SOENE IN THE-HOUSE. _ REPRESENTATIVE BRUMM OALLS REPRESENTATIVE BARTLETT A LIAR AND INSTANTLY THE LATTFR HURLS A A BOUND COPY OF THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD AT , HIS INSULTER. IHEI HUSHEI] IIIII EAEH IIIHEH AND IMMEDIATELY IHE HflUSE WAS IN AN UPHIIAII. Yesterday was a day of momentous and exciting events in Congress. Not in years have both houses been en- gaged in the consideration of such im- portant business as that which was brought before them. Both committees in charge of foreignafi‘airs reported resolutions, the tenor of which is be— lieved to mean a war with Spain. The house passed the resolutions passed by the majority of its committee, and the senate began a debate which may be protracted and interesting. In the early part of the day itseemed that there was a possibility that unanimous action might be had in both house and senate, but divisions arising over the form and the words of the resolutions could not be reconciled and minority reports were presented. The senate was first to report its resolutions, and at the beginning of the session Senator Davis, chairman of the committee, presented the resolu- tion and a report, which, in dealing with the management of Cuban affairs by Spain, was a vigorous and scathing denunciation of that country and its military methods. The purpose of' de- lay on the part of some of the members of the senate was shown in the objec- tion to the consideration of the report, which sent it over to another day, but this did not prevent a most exciting and vigorous debate upon the resolution and the Cuban situation. All day long the senate listened with the galleries while vigorous speeches were made for and against the prop- osition. The minority report was presented by four members of the foreign relations committee~—who are in favor of the recognition of independ- ence of Cuba at onceé—and it is an in- teresting fact that there seems, to be quite a general feeling that the minor; ity report of the committee may, when the vote is taken, be the action of the senate. alter this condition, which seems to exist now, but the temper of senators- on both sides seems inclined in that direction. Although the senate was the first to present its resolution, the house was first to act. For more than five hours efforts were. made in the committee on foreign affairs to secure unanimous ac- tion, but in the end division of the committee on party lines prevailed and the resolution of the majority was pas- sed, after one of the most exciting episodes that has been witnessed in the house since the Fifty-first congress, by a vote of 322 to 19. Party feeling ran high and, as foreshadowed by the ac- tion of the committee, party lines were sharply drawn, resulting in a scene which became personal and. dis- graceful. The members of the committee were inclined to support a unanimous report even if it did not wholly meet their views, but after a long conference” with the leaders of the minority, who coun- selled standing on the ground which the democratic party had assumed dur- ing this congress, it was decided to favor a direct recognition of the insur- gents as the government of Cuba. The conservative forces of the sen- ate favor the house resolution in pref~ erence to that reported by the senate committee. They do not believe it is as radical and believe as much will be Other A l - I I I favor a still more mild resolution,which accomplished. conservatives is in direct line with the president’s message. [CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE] ......_. Goingto Bridgeport. A large number from Norwalk and South Norwalk will go to Bridgeport to-night, to witnesses the 25-round boxing contest between Joe Wolcott and Mysterious Billy Smith. It prom- ises to be the greatest contest ever‘ held in the state, and will take place at the Park City theatre under the auspices of the ,HOI‘IZOD Athletic. club. of that'city. A Trip to Cooniown. At Hoytis theatre last night “A Trip to Coontown” was again presented. The play is a musical farce embracing negro melodies and popular songs. The magnificent tenor voice of Lloyd G. Gibbs was heard in the Palms again. The audience was not large which was a pity as the performance was wbrthy a good house. ‘ -‘_ AHOpe Ho'se'fialslfili‘Eiday Evening. .3 Debate and discussion may. BOINAY ‘ HANGED. Executed MEI; This Morn- - ing at the State Prison in Wethersfield. He Died Asserting that David Weeks Fired the Fatal Shot. Charles A. Boinay, who was con- victed of the murder of George Marcus Nichols of, Trumbull on July 22 last, was executed at the state prison at Wethersfield at 12:18 this morning. His neck was broken instantly and thirteen minutes afterward life pronouncedextinct and the body was was lowered into the casket furnished by the state. .Friends took charge of the remains and they were taken to Bridgeport on the Boston express and interred in St. Michael’s cemetery. The hanging was the sixth one that has occurred in the state prison since the introduction of the so-called auto- matic gallows, and as on the previous occasions Warden Woodbridge was the recipient of many congratulations for the despatch with which the gruesome affair was executed. The hanging of Boinay was the final act to one of the most notable crim- inal cases in the history of the state, and was a fitting climax to a case that. has abounded in extraordinary fea- tures, Boinay approached his doom ' with the same coolness and self-pos- session that has characterized his de- meanor from the time of his arrest, throughout his trial and during his in- carceration in the state prison. At the last moment when he was led out of the condemned cell to proceed to the execution room, when he knew buta _ few seconds only intervened‘ between time and eternity he said his “Good- byes” without a tremor. A few hours previously he was play- ing his clarionet in a ~ very cheerful manner in his cell, though he would constantly repeat “Nearer My God to Thee,” which he would render with much pathos. Unlike the past several condemned murderers, Boinay had intended to make a speech on the plate before the nooze was adjusted, but as it is not the custom in the state prison to permit speeches on the plate, Boinay prepared a statement, which he gave out to the warden after the death warrant was read to be given to the press for pub- lication. While the death warrant was being read to Boinay he nonchalantly smoked a cigar. Only twenty-one seconds elapsed from the time that he stood on the plate until the trap was sprung and he'was jerked into the air: His neck was broken instantly and he gave butafew convulsive twitchings after he dropped. A new manilla rope was used, but the black cap was the same that has figured at the past five hang- ings. The following is a. written statement given to Warden Woodbridge by Boi- nay after the death warrant Was read. It is addressed to the representatives of the Bridgeport papers; Gentlemen—Since I came to this prison, I have received many letters from good kind friends in Bridgeport, who have expressed much sympathy for me in any and every possible way. I wish to thank each and every one of them through the press for the kind- ness shown me and assure them that I appreciated every favor. I would also like to thank \Vurden W'oodbridgc and all connected with the prison for the kind treatment received from them since I came here. I realize that it will not do me any good to say anything concerning my partners in crime. As it is the truth, I do not hesitate to say that David Weeks is the man who shot George Marcus Nichols, though I do not be- lieve he intended to kill him when he fired. I freely forgive him and all others, who stre falsely against me, at my trial, or have injured me in any way; and I would ask forgiveness of all whom I have wronged. (Signed) Our Silk Waists and Spring Jackets Have a Right Look and to fit your young chic and style to the wearer. , ‘ upon. and all the Latest Spring Colors, .for Children from five ye-» [o fourteen years. Ti 91% flow Neat our Tailor=Made Suits Arel' COSTUMES ladies. The fit an Our Reefers for the littr FOR LADIES AND MISSES . IIEIIFIIIIS, SIIIII'I‘ WAIS‘I‘ We would call your attention again to 0'“ partment. You will find there elegant Tai’ L‘IIETS. i- wear De- tO fit you ) suits give r .m'JLTJt be improved Prices for the Reefers, 98c. to $4.50. Separate Skirts. . Shirt Waists. Spring Jackets and Capes. 100 BlackFigured-‘Skirts, well lined, 5O doz Pescale ones 500 _ 7 93011 ‘ * $135 70 doz Lawn and Percale ones 98c 1'3 " elvet Capes, 34-98 E“: (83???” e3 50 L 23-33 150 Silk Shirt Waists, in Black, Salin 10 Silk Capes, $5.98 13,321, ofEalgdsiciiian: $550 Black, Tafietta, Black India, Plaid Black Diagonals, $4.% to $5.73 Black Bayadere Sateens $14.98 Taffetta. $375 w $53-00 30 Ladies’ Coverts, $3.50 to $10.00 Tailor, Suits. I . Silks- Underwear. IMMENSEVARIETY. This. is “0“”? “Payment ”ha" “'9 1 case of Men’s Ribbed Shirts and . excel in assortment. . - :- n ,t , . " . r . ‘ v . . _, Serge Suits, $1.), ,5 5 pieces Black India, for Skirts and Draw eis the‘4oc quality, this week 200. Ladies‘ Cloth, 310,90 Dresses, this week, 500 1 case Men’s Mervin Underwear, COVGITS: $13.00 Black Bayadere Sat-ins, this ualitv , ‘ q . . . , . , Cheviots, $13.50 and $19.00 sell in New York for-$1.00, our price 75c. 5P1 ing “ eight, “31119 699: each 006. Whip Cord, $13.50 and $20.00 45 Waist Patterns at 75c Domestic Goods. 30 inch wide Percale, fast colors, worth 100- per yard, this week, 70 1 case Heavy Unbleached Muslin,tlie (ic kind, this week, 40 1 case Full Bleached Muslin, the 70 kind, for this week, ‘ 5c 15 pairs Lace Curtains, 98c 20 pairs large sizeNottnighams, $1. 98 10 pairs Brussells Net, $3.25 5 pieces Furniture Cover, 4-50 15c 12 pieces Denim imitations, 10.pieces Real Denim in plain, red and fancy figures, 250 Fine heavy Tapestries for sofa and chair covers, 750 Silk Tapestries, $1.00 to $2.50 Dress Goods. It is doubtful if you can find in any New York store a better assortment of Dress Goods than counters. we have on our 10 pieces all wool Checks that we sold for 50c, this week, 310 5 pieces all wool Granite Cloth, sold everyivherc for 750, this week, 590 40 pieces of as pretty a line of Fancy Dress Goods that you ever saw, this week, 500 .5 15 Pattern Dress, all different, this $1.25 and $1.50 week. per yard, Our China Department. IT’S HANDSOME. It’s a peculiarity of our china to be that. Our display of breakfast, dinner and tea sets and single pieces is a jolly parade of“ surprises. Give your bill Of fare an added gest by serving it in fine dishes. There’s wear as well as beauty in our goods. The display here pre- sented touches the top point in variety and artistic designs. Every set, every, piece we show, every price we quote is a winner. Dinner Sets from $7.98 to’ 8575:00. THE BOSTON gross, NORWALK. Strongest Man in the County. Congressman Hilltook the opportu- nity to discuss the gold standard in the . house of representatives Tuesday. Congressman Hill said he would not introduce the discussion at such a time were it not for the fact that 'Wil- llzlm J. Bryan will make three address- es on asimilar subject on the borders of his congressional district in Con- necticut. The congressman should keep cool. In the Fourth district tO-day he is the strongest man in the county. His expressiOns as to the treachery of Spain boomed his stock faster than the price of wheat advanced while the value of silver declined.»— Bridgeport Telegram. E. L. Hanford of the South Norwalk letter carrier brigade is taking a few . days vacation‘and Fred. Kent-ing is-act-_. ,Itespecti; slip. CnunnfisA Bonny. ' ? ire" as his substitute. Work Will Begin at Once. Work on the trolley line from Stam- ‘ ford to New Canaan 'will probably be commenced during the early part Of next week. Several carloads of ties to be used on the line have arrived and will be immediately distributed along the route. Surprise Parly. Miss Birdie VVildnian was given a genuine surprise party at her home on South Union avenue last evening. It was a merry party and it was not until an'early hour this morning that the callers said “good-night” to their vic- tim. x-—<o.~>——— Saw Stamford. Charles J. Nash of N orwalk spent yesterday with- friends in this city. After seeing the town under the escort of his friends he returned home—Ten - " gram. DEATHS. Bennett.——Stepney depot, April 12, Aaron Bennett, aged 93 years. _DAY—-In Bridgeport, April 12, Jane, Widow Of the late James Day, aged 58 years. ‘ EDWARDS—~~Tn Easton, April 11,Lewis Igdwards, aged 75 years. .FLi’NN—jln Bridgeport, April 13th Libbie, Wife Of A-‘Iorgan Flynn, aged 40 years. FITZROY—ln Bridgeport, VVednes- day April 13, Sarah A. Laird, wife Of Robert Fitzroy, aged 45 years. FRIEDERfCH——_ln Bridgeport, April 13th. Charles A. Friederich, aged 62 years, 6 months and :27 days. KIMMEY~In Bridgeport, April 12, Mary, wife of Patrick Kimmey, aged 36. years. MERCHANT——In Danbury, April 11. Mrs. Sarah Merchant, aged 80 years. I The Weather.» Threatening weather, rain _ to night and probably'Fr-iday.
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