To Get Customers Ad= , vertise in Their Favor: ite Paper, THE EVEN= [N6 GAZETTE-l zette. Every Reader of ' THE-'1‘ ' _EVENING' ' (i \ZETTE is a Buyer. Give Them . a Trial I ~. VOL. IX. no. 2053. N ORWALK CONN» TUESDAY E; _ NING, FEBRUARY 7,1899. PRICE TWO CENTS. . 5. THE CITY FATHERS MEET! NORWALK DISCUSSES BONDS WHILE SOUTH NORWALK HEARS THE ‘ TROLLEY ROAD EXTENSION. The regular monthly meeting of the Norwalk city council was heldfiMonday evening. ' Owing to the coldness of the room the mayor put his dignity behind him when it became a question as to his . health, and wore his hat and top-coat during the entire meeting. The clerk performed the functions of his office, while he wore a heavy ulster and winter cap. Councilman Meeker also kept within the warmth of his ulster and Derby, and Councilman Wilson protected his head with a skull-cap; other members of theboard, with the exception of Councilman Simons, who was too ill to be present, dolfed their top-coats and hats, and feigned to believe that the room was not so cold, but that it might, per adventure, be colder. Chief engineer Prowitt was also present and wisely kept his head- covering on his crown, and did not dot‘f his ulster. g The minutes of'the last meeting were read by the clerk. A correction was ordered in the same in referenceto the item of the street commissioner’s sal- ary. According to the minutes he was to receive a salary of $2.50 per day for each day of actual work. It was the sentiment of the council that he re- ceive $2.50 per day with no provisos whatever, and the clerk was instructed to so alter the minutes, a majority of the board stating that they had so understood the original motion. The correction was made and the Mayor then presented the usual har- vest of bills from the several depart- ments. There was a slight interruption when those from the library were reached, but this was quickly put aside by the ratification ofa previous vote of the board appropriating $340 to meet ex- penses 1n that department. A petition was read signed by J. T. Prowitt asking for permission to erect an addition to his store at No. 45 Main street. ': After an explanation on the part of the petitioner his prayer was granted. The library report was read and ac- cepted. It was stated in the same that the number of visitauts during the past month was 4,509. The daily at- tendance being 173. and the average number of books given out daily as 94. Chief Bradley reported nine arrests for last month, and the disposition of the same, including two prisoners es- caped. The number of tramps given lodging was 812. The item in the report “two escaped” caused a smile among the members of the board and others, which led the ‘Mayor to ’remark, “Gentlemen you needn’t smile; those men have been captured in New York and held wait- ing the action of the State of Connecti- cut as to their extradition. City Henry P. Price presented a. request, in, substance, that withdrawals from treasurer orders issued for the sinking fund be void unless signed by Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk, and a vote was passed in conformity with such request. The city attorney authorized to bring in proper form before the General Assembly the proposition to refund $17 5 ,000 of wate1 bonds and $75,000 of city and clerk was notes, at a rate of interest not in excess of 34; per cent. A further vote as to the time limit of such bonds to be had after such action as may be taken in the premises by the legislature. The finance committee was empower- ed to borrow $800 on the credit of the city. ‘ Treasurer Price filed his bond, Messrs. E. J. Hill, 0. E. Warren Fitch and 'gK. Lockwood, as surety in the sum of $12,000. Councilman Meeker suggested that with the chairman of the finance committee ought to look after the tax collector and bring about a settlement of his account with the city at an early date. He thought that there was about $1.700 yet to be heard from. ' Councilman Buckley called attention to the fact that a picture of ex-mayor Wheeler did not appear on the council walls, chamber and Mayor .Glover promptly appointed Mr. Buckley a committee of one to secure and place such picture, properly framed, in its proper place among his predecessors. Mayor cilmen come prepared at the next meeting with a budget of estimated ex- penses of their several departments. The council then adieurned until Feb- ruary 20th. SOUTH NORWALK COUNCIL. A regular meeting of the South Nor- walk City Council was held last even- ing. ‘ The first business before the board was a hearing on the application of the Nor-walk Street Railway company for a layout for an extension of its line to Roton Point, and the double-track- ing of the line at a point near the Ma- hackemo hotel corner. the Railway company and explained the rohte of the proposed extension, and withdrew that part of the application of the company to double-track at the Mahackemo hotel corner. President Hill appeared for Jeremiah Donovan asked if the cor- poration had anything to say aboutany payment to the city for the right to use the city streets as proposed. V dentally complimented the. city officials on their past wise actions, and read a clipping from the New York Tribune in reference to the manner in which He inci- corporations in that city had secured franchises. He asked why the company should not buy the right and not steal it, and believed that nothing ought to be grant- ed the company until the the city found out what it was to receive in return. , Frank A. Ferris, in a written com- munication objected to the granting of the franchise for three reasons, viz: lst—It is not needed; 2d—It will not conduce to the welfare of South Nor- walk; 3d—It is not right. Mr. Hill responded to Mr. Ferris’ let-I ter in. reference to the statement that the original charter ofthe Street Rail- way for the layout had been sold to the Tramway company. Mr. Hill said that the charter had not been sold and was never owned by anyone but the Street Railway company. Inanswer to Mr. Donovan, he said that we'were not in Syracuse, nor was this an application of a gas company, nor for the construc- tion of a reservoir, nor an electric light plant. The hearing then closed. After a short recess the board reas- sembled and transacted regular busi- ness which included the payment of the usual grist of bills. The reports of the water commission- 'ers, chief of police, library, and com- mittee on finance and. asseSsments were read and ordered on file. The report of the treasurer of the water fund shdwed a balance in the bank to the credit of the fund, on Jan- uary 16th, 1899, of $1,903,91. City auditor George F. ’ Bearse reported the different city aCcounts examined by him, as being correct. The petition of A. E. Austin to erect acne-story building on his property on East Washington street was referred to Councilman Ferris. Councilman Smith thought that some action ought to be taken on the Street The matter was deferred until the next meeting. The council adjourned to Monday Railway application. Wilson, D. Glover suggested-that thé COun-i revening, February 20th. v-——'—<o-o>- CATHOLIC CLUB. Elect Officers and Vote to Have a Banquet on Monday Evening Next. The annual meeting of the Norwalk Catholic club was held last evening at the club headquarters on West avenue. Judge E. W. Barrett presided and E J. Finnegan filled the chair of secretary. There was a good attendance of mem- bers, and Dr W. J. Tracey, was for the third time elected president of the club. The officers elected are: Moderator—Rev. J. J. Furlong. President—W. J. Tracey. . - ‘ ”Yice-Presidents—rEdward Barrett. Secretary—E. .J. Finnegan. Treasurer—William Howard. Board of Directors—P. F. Masterson, P. J. Kavanagh, Edward Howard, John Wehlc, P. F. Burnes, J. J. Walsh, W. H. Malone, J . T. Powers, Edward Kelly, J. F. Henry, M. J. Riordan and Henry Malone. Board of Council—M. Howard, Frank Kelly, James Duffy, F. Howard, Charles O’Reilly, F. Madden, Dr. T. Riordan, John McMahon, 'William Cahill, Wil- liam Sheehan, Dr. J. Clune and Thomas Hunt. . Auditors—M. Burns and James Mag- ner. The reports showed the club to be inafiourishing condition both numer- ically and financially. It was voted to hold a banquet at the club rooms-on Monday evening next. ——-—-—-———<o-o THE SOAP SWINDLER ls Landed in the Water Street Station-house by Chief Bradley. Chief Bradley went to New Britain yesterday afternoon, and when he came back he was accompanied by F. Thomas Moore, a man wanted here for having swindled Norwalk merchants in a sale of soap. The prisoner disavows any attempt to defraud the complainants. He will be given a hearingin the Town Court tomorrow morning. He is one of the gang which has been “working” several cities and towns throughout the State. —~———<e.0>——. —— Surprise Party. A surprise pa1ty was given to Miss Hannah Johnson, at .25 Wood street, Saturday night, on the occasion of the anniversary of her birthday. The ev- ening was devoted largely to music and singing, and refreshments of coffee,cake and fruit were served. The young pco ple enjOyed themselves in a most hearty manner until 11 o’clock. ——————-—-—<o.0>-———v—————- Blake-Smith. Mrs Luella Smith of East Norwalk, and John Blake, of Norwalk, were mar- ried. last Tuesday evening, at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Samuel D. Aders, on Fort Point street. Rev. A. J. Smith performed the ceremony. To-Night and To-morrow Night, And each day and night during this week, you can get at any (lrnggist’s, Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs acknowledged to be the most suc essful remedy ever sold 1111 C011 2hs, Croup, Bionchitis, Asthma and Con- sumpt10n. Get a bottle to- day and keep it always in the house, so you can check you1 cold at once. P1ice 250 ‘ V and 51013. Sample bottle lice." lllll Ill Sllllllllllhl BesidenCe of Mrs. George T. Benham Total- ly Destroyed. LOSS ABOUT $10, 000. ’Pl‘dce‘Made Famous by Lafayette Stopping in it When Visiting Town. STRATFORD, Feb. 1—0111: of the town of Stratford’s oldest landmarks was destroyed by fire last night. ' Shortly before 6 o’clock fire was dis- covered in the handsome residence of Mrs. Annie P. Benham. at the corner of Stratford avenue and Main street, and at 8 o’clock the entire structure was burned to the ground. The loss is $10,000 the value of the building. The building was one of the oldest structures in the town and over a cen- tury ago was the village tavern and bore the distinction of being the stop- ping place on one occasion of the Mar- quis‘de Lafayette in revolutionary war times. Since it has been used as a pri- vate residence it has been owned by a half dozen different people and altera- tions have been made and additions been added so that it contained 23 rooms and had lost much of its original archi- tecture. covering an area of 80x50 feet. The blaze lit up the heavens and at- tracted people from Bridgeport while others came from Southport to see the blaae. Every one was willing to help andgas a result every piece of furniture, even the carpets, was saved from the flames with the exception of a folding bad. Some of the volunteer firemen became excited and threw out a mirror, ' fol-5111.111" ether ,_b1:eakable goods from p the window, while others carried the mattresses and feather beds down stairs. A Miss Dillon, one of the boarders, losta number of valuable pieces of jewelry. Joseph Derby, 3. member of the Stratford fire department, had ‘his right hand and wrist\ badly cut by broken glass. . He was treated by Dr. Coggswell. There are several theories regarding the origin of the fire. Several claim that it came from a defective chimney. flue, and others say that a lamp was overturned in the 100m of one of the servant girls. <v> CENTRAL CLUB. Annual Election of Officers for the Ensuing Year. The annual election of the Central club was held at the West avenue club house Monday afternoon. Considerable difficulty was experi- enced by the nominating committee in securing a president owing to the oner- o1Js duties of that office, and it was fin- » ally determined not to fill that position until the March meeting when two ad- ditional-vice presidents will be elected, Mrs. Jennings the present president, holding oliice until that time. The officers elected were as follows: Vice-president, Dr. Emily Pardee. Secretary, Mrs. Geo. W. Cram. Treasurer, Mrs. Geo. R. Byington. Executive board, Mrs. Dexter Hitch- cock, Mrs. Robert Van Buren, Mrs. J. G. Gregory, Mrs. Sarah Dennis, Mrs. John H..Fcrris, Mrs. F. S. Lyon, Jr., Mrs. Charles St. John, Miss Dotha Stone Pinneo, Miss Sarah L. Stevens. -———-————<o-0>——————-—-’- Bricklayers ~'and Plasterers. The Bricklayers’ and Plasterers’ Union met, Monday _ evening, and elected the following officers : President——Char1es F. Loomis. Vice-president—Ira Brotherton. Treasurer—Walter Hoyt. Secretary—W. F. W ardwell. An adjournment was taken until the. first Monday in April. -1_.<.Q.’________.. A Frightful~8lunder ' Will often cause a horrible‘Burn Scald, \ ‘ut or B1uise. Bucklen’ s Arni- ca Salve, the best in the wo1ld will kill the pain: and momptly heal it. Cu1es Old Sores. chc1 Sores, Ulcers, Bulls, Felons. Corns, all Skin Erup- tions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25c.ts a box. by John A. Riggs, D11rgist,1li\1ain street. Cu1e Wualanteed. Sold‘ - Emma. l l'lot VVor FROM Prowitt ! ll To the Members of the War-walk, Soul/z Nor-walk and llll ‘ East Worwalk Fm: Deparlments .' The yeai ’98 Was a great year for bicycles. I sold more wheels during that year than ever before, but T desire to make the year ’99 a record breaker, and in order to do it I want your assistance in booming the Rambler Whee]; to spread its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town. To obtain yonrhelp I propose to give away Absohlter Free,‘lo the most popular member of either the Norwalk, South Norwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebra- ed H1g11 Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest, the ‘ handsomest, the most graceful, the most duiable and most reliable wheel built, up to date. The popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order to vote foi candidates lhe‘ name of the member lo be voted for tooelhei with the name of the fire company of which he is a member must be written on the coupon below and deposited in the ballot box at my store,l\‘o. 45 Main street, Norwalk. Ballots for members of the South N orwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box at the store of Whelpley dc - Cla1k in the LaudeI building. Ballots for members of the East Norwalk department can . be deposited in the ballot box in Hafiher’s Cigar and News slore at the east end of the Washington sheet bridge The conlest is open to eVery member of the several fire de— par lments, including members of the Fire Police. All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock shar , on the evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be an. nounced on May Blst. _. 01W J, T. Prowitt, Agent RAMBLER‘ WHEELS No. 45 MAIN STREET, NORWALK ,CONN wmwmwmwwwwmmm «mm Address mammary m ‘3. cam—“‘fl gm ' igwwwxmgmmst cwxwifisbugg I
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