" To Get Customers Ad= , vertise in Their Favor= ite Paper, THE EVEN= ING GAZETTE! .. Every Reader of THE EVENING GAZETTE is a‘Buyer. Give Them 3 Trial 2 ‘ ‘ VOL. VIII. NO. 2009 INORWALK CONN, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 5,1898. 0 PRICE. ONE CENT. “ HEALTH taunt Reported Movement That ' Will Interest County Officers. WILL KNOCK ’EM OUT. Legislature. to Amend Laws So That Towns Will Have Their Jurisdiction Extended. And now the politicians are talking about a story that the Republicans will make an effort to abolish thg office of county health officer at the incoming session of the general assembly. There are eight of these officials in Connecticut, one for each county. The Fairfield county official is George E. Hill, who has been very active as well as careful in the performance of his duties in this department of the state service. He has been diligent in in- sisting that those who have violated any of the provisions of the law should be properly punished and few violators if any have managed to escape him be‘: cause of his watchfulness. The salary is at the rate of $10 per day. The committee of the last gener- al assembly that has been at work about two years investigating the state expenditures, according to the state- ment of a leading Republican last night, made some inquiries into how much it cost to keep up the department of county health officer and the com- mittee was of the opinion that this was a branch of the state service that might be dispensed with without any great injury to the state. Some of these county health officers draw a salary of nearly $3,000 a year. It was stated by this same Republican that in’ all. pibbability? some recomE mendations would be made to change the law so that the duties now per— formed by the county health officers might be taken care of by the town health officers. HEIRS TO A FORTUNE. Two Bridgeporters Who Leave for Austria To-Day. BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 6.—Louls and Tony Toth, of this city, leave to-day for their native home, Buda-Pesth, Hungaria. Their departure is neces- sitated at this time, as in a few days they come into possession of alarge fortune left them by their father. It is said that each will receive about $50,- 000 as his share of the inheritance. «- -op—‘a—v——~_ Board of Pardons. HARTFORD, Dec. 6..——The board of pardons, yesterday, pardoned Daniel Daley, sentenced in New Haven to three and a half years on October, 8, 1897, for assault with intent to kill. They also paroled George Wallack, convicted September 1, 1890, for rob- bery and sentenced to 12 years, and Alexander Manthey, sentenced to two. years September 15, 1897, for horse stealing. Both of the paroled men are from Fairfield county. ‘ A-‘ After a New Location. J. M. Harvey, of the P. J. Lynch Co., grocers of Norwalk, and South Norwalk, was in town yesterday look- ing for a large store in which to locate a new up-to-date grocery stock. Mr. Harvey was formerly manager of the New York Grocery Co.’s store here, and is anxious to return to Stamford which he likes better than South Nor- walk—Stamford Telegram. ———-——-m————— RockviIIe Republican. ROCKVILLE, Dec. 6.—In‘ the city election held yesterday, for aldermen and councilmen, the Democrats gained one member in the up er branch, though the council stands seven Re- p'publican's and five Democrats on the joint ballot. ~ A x ‘v ' Non-Treat Society. - John A. Judge, the popular and hust- ling press representative of Smith’s Bridgeport theatre, is establishing a Non—Treating club in that city. It is said that John has sworn off and is now trying to make others as miserable as himself. NUT lilillIIIJIITE. Gen. Frost Content to Re— main as Brigadier General. ' STAFF NAMED SOON. Adjutant Generalship Lies Between Generals Van Keuren and Haven. The following from the Bridgeport Post will be of interest to our Norwalk readers. “ There have been certain statements going the rounds of the press for some- time to the effect that Gen. Russell Frost had been pushed out of the way as a candidate for the position of adjutant general on Governor—Elect George E. Lounsbury’s staff. It may be said upon the best authori- ty that this is not so, because Gen. A few of his friends mentioned his name in connection with the position, but he himself had never expressed any desire for it. On the contrary, he is perfectly contented to stay where he is, and'his position in this respect was understood Frost was never really a candidate. immediately after he was elected, by his most intimate friends. This announcement, which comes from an authority which is not to be questioned, narrows the contest for the position of adjutant general down con- siderably. It now looks as though the nomination lay between Gen. Louis N. Van Keuren, of this city, and the pres- ' ent incumbent, Gen. George Haven, of New London. Gen. Van Keuren is in every way fitted for the position by reason of his long experience in the state military service. His fine record as quarter- master general has also given him added prominence. It is expected that the governor- elect will announce his staff within a Tn the meantime the friends of both the leading candidates very few days. for the most important place on the list will not let up a moment in their Both have strong backing and conditions may enter into the contest to finally decide it. As for the other positions on the efforts. staff the conditions remain about the The governor-elect keeps his own counsel and will not let out a hint 33.1116. until the final announcement is made, just who the successful ones will be.” ‘0-.>———-———-— Pool Tournament. . The Catholic club p001 tournament opened, Saturday evening, and will continue nightly until finished. There is much interest displayed in the affair for which twenty entries have been received. These are the participants and their handicaps: Charles O’Reilly, 100, vs. Edward Cahill, 100; Edward Kelly, 100, vs. W. J. Steeb. 100: John Smith, 80, vs. Will- iam O’Reilly, 80; W. E. Sheehan, 80, vs. William Cahill, 80; John McMahon, 65, vs. James ‘Duf‘l‘y, 85; Frank Kelly, 85, vs. E. J. Finnegan, 75;. J. J. Cava- nagh, 70, vs. P. F. Masterson, 70; Thomas Dorney, 80, vs. Michael How— ard, 55; Dr. T. A. Riordan, 70, vs. VVill- iam Howard, 60, Edward O’Brien, 60, vs. David Flaherty, Jr., 55. Prizes will be secured, to be awarded to the Winner and the second man in the contest. ' A V. ‘ .7 Derby Democratic. DERBY, Uec. 6.—The biennial city election held yesterday resulted in a complete Democratic victory, and Ed- ward J.. Condon, the Democratic nomi- nee for mayor, defeated his Republican opponent, Sidney E. Gresner, by nearly 450 votes. Despite the unfavorable weathera very full vote was polled. The chief interest centered in the local board of education, and there was con- siderable pasting of the ballots. The Democratic members elected are John C. Reilly, Dr. L. D. La Bonte and An- drew J. Haire. while their Republican colleagues will be Dr. GeorgeL. Beard- sley, Cyrus Brewster and Edwin Hale lock. The city voted “yes ” on the li- cense question. ' A V- r The Weather. Snow to-night and Wednesday. , BUUNEILMEETINBS. The Boards of the Twin Cit- ies Meet and Transact Im.-- portant Business. ASSESSM ENT BOOKS OPEN Matters of Importance Discussed by Represen- tative Men. of the City council was held last evening. A regular meeting The business brought before the board was transacted in an unusually when the meeting adjourned all seemen to be as expedition manner, and well pleased as if there had been an argumentative session. There was quite a girst of bills, to the payment of which there seemed to be no objection. The amounts asked for from the sewe1*,'administ1‘ative and highway de- partment were promptly voted. In this connection it might be said that the chairman of the highway com- mittee called attention to the fact that hehad been forced to combat with an unexpected quantity of snow. Engineer Wood presented a map of the streets of the city in which matters of importance in reference to High street were asked to be taken cogniz- It was looked at and tabled. Chief Prowitt was recognized. and ance of. reported progress in the. matter of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder truck. He said that he had a letter from the patentee of the truck, .. stating that the truck would be placed in a satisfactory condition. , The chief was of the opinion that the truck could, be , placed in repair ata cost not in excess of $50. On motion of Councilman Burr the whole matter as regards the truck, from tire to ladders was placed in the hands of the chief. . City tax collector Betts asked for an abatement of taxes on his books amount- ing to $404.98. “The matter was refer- red to the_city clerk and finance com- mittee. ' Chief Prowitt asked as to the in- crease of the salary of the fire inspector and paid the present inspector a pretty compliment. ' It was shown that the city by-laws fixed the salary and no action was taken. After transacting business of minor importance the council adjourned. SOUTH NORWALK COUNCIL. Mayor Bohannan presided at a regu- lar meeting of the South Norwalk coun- cil last evening, the full board being present. M ayor-elect J. Milton Coburn ' was present and watched the proceedingsi with interest. The report 'of the Electric Light commid’sioner was read and accepted. The expenditures as per the report were $3,841.60, and the showing was in the main favorable to the city. ‘ Alden Solmans presented a letter in which he said that he was furnishing horses to the city for fire purposes at a loss to himself, and fully explained the Situation. The matter was referred to the proper committee. I The Waterllcommissioners reported a; surplus of $1,426.89. I .4 The Street department asked for and received $500. . - 3 Library taxes to the amount of $136.- 75 were abated. The sum of $50 each was voted to W. T. Raymond and D. E._ Disbrowin the matter of the settlement of the case of the city vs. Herman Snyder. I r. was claimed that the city of South Norwalk alike with Norwalk was not receiving a just proportion of the mon- ies appropriated for highways. Refer red to committee. A note for $1,000 against the city w: s ordered paid. * it was stated that the assessment books were now open for public inspec-. tiou. The ordinance in reference? to the cleaning of sidewalks was ordered to be enforced. It was voted to purchase 1,000 feet 0f hose at a cdst not in excess of $800. It was voted to appropriate $125 for the corporate bonds of the city officials. Messrs. W. C. Foote, R. H. Golden and G. H. Vosburgh were elected di- rectors of the South Norwalk library. The petition for a light at the corner of Reed and Cedar streets was referred. Other business of minor importance was transacted and the council adjourn- ed. -— - ———<o-u>—-——‘,——— The Artists. ‘ Owing to illness, Miss Ingersoll and Miss Greenleaf cannot take part in the Hospital concert to—night. The follow- ing artists will sing: Mrs. Rita Law- ton Schmidt, London, England; the Misses Hofer, New Haven; E. C. VVood- stock, New Haven; Dr. John B. Golley, New York. Miss Sally Betts will be the accompanist. Music by Sansone’s or— chestra, of Bridgeport. -————-—-—-<o.o>—rv———- Christmas Festival. Arion Singing society, at its monthly meeting, Sunday afternoon, voted to hold its annual Christmas festival in the hall on Monday evening, Dec. 25, and its grand annual masquerade ball in Music hall, Monday evening, Jan. 23. Two new members were voted in, Ben Becthel and A. J. Colling. ‘ ‘VV 7 The Gazette Wonders. 1f the town is paying for the service of a. clerk to perform the assesors’ duties. Why the road roller is left out in. stormy weather. If you have bought your boy one of those handsome sleds at the Boston - Store. When the next storm will crop up. If Commodore Walsh is making a new spring suit of sails for his yacht Black- stone. , IIIII [IIIII ' HIIHBUH. Norwalk Comes in for a Gen- erous Share in the Estimates. WAS $73,100. IN ALL. A Light and Fog Signal Station Recommended I for Green’s Ledge. In the estimates of expenses for river and harbor improvements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900, submitted to Congress yesterday by the secretary of the treasury, Norwalk comes in for a generous share as follows: Establishing a light and fog-signal station on Green’s Ledge, Norwalk harbor, $60,000; on Peck’s Ledge, N or- walk harbor, $10,000; on Long Beach, day beacons, Norwalk harbor, '$2,500; at Sound Beach, Fitch’s Point, White Rock Reef and Grassy Hammock, Nor- walk harbor, $600. A Shame. It is reported that the town roller, which cost the town a large sum of money, has been left standing beside the road at Winnipauk exposed to the rain and snow. The selectmen would do well to house this expensive piece of machinery until after winter. _ ‘-‘ 7 Try Grain-OI Try Grain-OI Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a. package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without in- jury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from the pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it with- out distress. l the price of coffee. 15c. and 250. per package. Sold by all grocers. ‘ DRIVEN TO SUICIDE. —._ Death in Atlanta of Joseph L. Barbour’s Brother. ATLANTA, GA., Dec, 6.——At the cor- oner’s inquest, held yesterday over the remains of William H. Barbour, jani- tOr and custodian of the custom house and post office, who committed suicide Saturday night at his residence in the presence of his wife, Mrs. Barbour cre- ated a sensation by swearing her hus- band was driven to suicide by the ter- ment of Internal Revenue Collector H. A. Rucker, a negro, who was in author- ity over her husband in the custom house. “My husband came home frequent- ly,” said Mrs. Barbour, “almost crazy, because Rucker was using every means to force him to resign, so that Rucker could fill the place by appointing a ne- gro. My husband came home Satur- day night, weeping like a little child, declaring that he had beed insulted by Rucker in the presence of negroes. He then picked up his pistol and said: ‘It’s h—ll at the post oflice,’ and then he shot himself through the heart.” Rucker is'one of the most prominent negro politicians in the South and has frequently held office under the repub- lican administration. He denies that he tried to force Barbour’s resignation. Barbour‘s brother is the Hon. Joseph L. Barbour of Hartford, Conn. He leaves a wife and three children. —-——4 HIS SECRETARY. Governor Lounsbury Chooses Edward M. Day of Hartford. The first appointment announced by Governor-elect George E. Lounsbury is that of Edward Marvin Day of Hart- ford to be his executive secretary. Mr. Day. is a practising lawyer of that city with his offices in the First National Bank building. He is native of Col? chester,and a son of the well knowuHon. Erastus S. Day, now consul at Brad- ford, England. ”BOSTON STORE! SE/LCE MAKING SALE! Our Christmas goods are here, ready to be unpacked, and we want a whole lot of room. slaughter several lots in each department to make the required room. - WILL CONTINUE THE REST OF THE WEEK! Thursday. ri ay an Saurday. E.Ist,2n '. it. All new seasonable goods. _ No old lots. Toys, Dolls, Sleds, Books, Bric—a-Brac, etc. We shall It is simply a matter of must, in order to make room for . Separate Skirts. The new divided'skirts, buttoned on the side, $6.50. 20 heavy winter skirts, worth $5.00, this sale only $3.98. Flounce skirts, $4.25 and $5.00. Corsets. $1.00 B. B. corsets, 75c. 75 cent B. B. corsets, 59c. Jackets.- $13300 Ladies’ Satin Lined Kersey Jackets, strapped seams, $10:00. 825:00 imported Kersey, taffeta lined jackets, 818:75. . Military Jackets for young ladies, standing collar,in blues reds and blacks, $11,:00 and $13:00. 30 All Wool Kersey Jackets, blacks . ,pjily, these are $ll:00 jackets, for this " sale only, the first come are the ones that will ‘get them for $7:50. They are silk lined. Domestic Goods. We want part of this big st0ck for games and'toys. 12% all linen towels, 9c. _ 5 yards birds eye diaper,.190. 10 yards 10 cent domet flannel, 50c.. 1211c teazel down outings, all new stripes and plaids, handsomcst cloth on the market for house wrappers, this sale only, no longer, So. Large Turkish bath towels, 90. 121} all linen crash, 8c. Underwear. - We want part of this counter for holiday neck wear, umbrellas and fan- cy suspenders. $1.50 all wool men’s shirts and draw- ers, $1.00. . 75 cent men’s fleeced shirts drawers, 50c. 39 cent ladies heavy underwear, 25c. 75 cent ladies heavy ribbed vests and pants, and they are warm, 500 Boys’ and girls’ vests and pants, the 390 kind, 25c. . . . A Cut Down’in Dress Goods. and gdods were low enough,‘but that isn’t it. we want half the dress goods counter for dolls. $3.75 black silk blistered crepons 42 inch limited quantity.- per yard, $2.00. $1.00 black crepon, 59c. 29 cent all wool serges selling now for 290, for this sale only, they are 36 inch wide, 19c. 39 cent new fancy mixtures that, are now selling for 39c, this sale, 25c. 59 cent heavy all wool winter serges 48 in. wide, for this sale. 37ic. 50 inch all wool ladies cloth that are cheap at 500, this sale, 37:}c. All wool flannel plaids for skirts or house dress, worth 500, this sale, 31c. 9$LOO Drap de‘ete blacks and colors 6 c. Our great sales prove that our dress _ Wrappers. Ladies’ House dress with corset attached, look at this, $1:50. Any flannelette or percale Wrapper marked 98 cents for 750. Beautiful heavy cotton eiderdown . printed Wrappers, $1:98. Elegant fitting heavy Outing Wrap- pers $1:25 and $1:50. Collarettes. $3298 Coney Collarettes, 82:25. $5z00 Electric Collarettes, $3:75. $8200 Electric Collarettes, with sur- plice and tails, $5:75. 813:00 Stone Martin Collarettes, with surplice and tails, 810:00. ' Gloves. Boys and girls Mittens 100. Driver’s Heavy Gloves, the kind you pay 750 for, this sale 50c. $1.50 Men’s tan and grey undressed skin gloves, lined with silk, $1:OO. $1:25 Men’s dressed Dog Skin Gloves that fit the hands,"all' sizes, $1:00.~ $1:25 Lined and unlined Buckskin Gloves, that wear better than any other Glove made, $1200.. The Ladies’ Kid Glove that we sell for $1:00 others sell at$l :50. Look and convince yourself. Gomfortables. Full Size, 75c. ‘ » KnOtted Comfortables. $1.25. Silkolene Comfortables. $1.98. Fine Satine Comfortables, $2.49. Come to This Great Room Making Sale. ' Christmas Display will be Greater Than Ever.‘ We Must Sell Goods to Have the Room .Our IHl BUSIUII SiflH .NUHWALK. EUNN.’ '
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