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TIDA’LWAVE,’“THEN A FIRE! r
iHEdoRLON POINT HOTEL NAR-
' ROWLY E’SCAPES DESTRUC-
TION BY FLAMES-MAY- '_
FLOWER BOYS RESPOND TO
CALL FOR AID. I
After being visited by an immense
tidal wave yesterday morning. which
submerged the walks and driveways
and filled the cellar with water and
left the grounds covered with large
cakes of ice, the Dorlon Point hotel
had a narrow escape from being burned
to the ground last evening. That it
was not destroyed is no doubt due to
the able eflforts of Mayflower Hook .3;
Ladder company of East Norwalk,
whose members promptly responded to
the request for aid, and although the
distance from their house to the point
was some twomiles, they arrived in
time to prevent a total loss to Land-
lord O’Sullivan.
During the evening a strong smell
of smoke was detected in the hotel and
an elfort was made to ascertain where
it came from, but Without success, and
shortly before 8 o’clock Laulerd
O’Sullivan sent word to Attorney J. J.
Walsh advising him of his suspicions
' and asking him to come to the hotel at
once.
When Mr. Walsh arrived the smoke
was coming out of the walls in the sit-
ting room in the second story of the
building, and all indications pointed to
a serious fire. Word was at once dis-
patched to the MayflOWers and they
were soon at. the point. '
Landlord O’Sullivan with the assist-
ance of Mr. Walsh, Capt. “Bill” Kel—
logg, Peter Bailey, James Powell and
young McQuillan in the meantime had
formed a bucket brigade and water
I -A CLUB SMOKER.
Norwalk Club Members Guests of the South
NorwaIk Club.
A smoker was'held at the South
Norwalk club rooms last evening, the
honored guests of the occasion being a
large delegation from the Norwalk
club. '-
An excellent entertainment consist-
ing of'vocal and instrumental music
and legerdemain was provided, in
which Messrs. Harry J. Zehm, John
W'ehle and Professor Plate of New
York each won rounds of applause.
Refreshments were served, games of
billiards, cards, etc., indulged in and
an evening of social pleasure enjoyed.
Messrs. Richard Golden, K. W.
Mansfield, Frank Ferris. Frank Lay-
ton, Milford Gifiin and Charles Di-
mond'composed the committee having
the matter in charge and right well
did they perform their duties.
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Men’s Sunday Evening Club.
The Men’s Sunday Evening club, of
.the South Norwalk Congregational
nurch, held a meeting, Tuesday
evening, and elected officers as follows:
~President, Nelson Dickerman; vice-
president, Dr. J. Milton Coburn, sec-
retary, Lester J. Waterbury; treasurer,
R. A. Holmes. The attendance was
not very large, owing to the storm.
Plans for the work of the club were
discussed but not acted upon.
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To-Night and To-morrow Night,
And each day and night during this
week, you can get at any druggist’s,
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs acknowledged to be the most
successful remedy ever sold for Coughs,
Group, Bronchitis, Asthma and Con-
sumptiou. Get a bottle today and
keep it always 1n the house, so you can
check your cold at once. Price 25c
and 500. Sample bottle free.
was drawn from the-cistern andthrown
upon the fire, but without avail.
Captain Kellogg had also attempted
to stop the spread of theuflames' by
throwing snow on the outside {of the
building. A
When the firemen arrived the flames
had spread over a Considerable portion
of the north end of the hotel and it
looked as though the entirenbuilding
What
added to the difficulty experienced by
was doomed to destruction.
the employes and others in} trying to
combat the 'fire, was the} half gale
blowing from the northwest, ,uwhich
fanned the flames and finally drove
them from the room in which the flames
were located.
As soon as the Mayflower boys
arrived, aladder was run up and an
aperture made in the north side of the
hoteldnlnto this hole the nozzle of a. .
fire editinguisher was inserted and; a
stream brought to bear on 'the ‘flames
with the result that after a» few imin~
utes of active work the fire was eXtin-,
guished.
When the flames burst through the
floor Landlord O’Sullivan’s family be
came frightened, and they were re-
moved in the freezing atmosphere and
over the great cakes of ice! which
surrounded the hotel to the home of
Mr. Walsh, where they now are.
The employees about the hotel suc-
ceeded ingetting out agond part of the
furniture, but a larger portion was
damaged by fire and water and will
Y. M. C. A. .
The Monthly Reception Held Last Evening
at Their Rooms on Elizabeth Street.
The rooms of the Y. M. C. A. were
well filled last evening with the many
friends of the association, the occasion
being the. monthly reception. An in-
teresting program were rendered af-
ter which cake and coffee was served.
The programme 2 '
Piano duett,
Misses Hoffman and Lockwood.
Violin solo, . ,
Horace Keyworth.
Piano solo, ,
M183 Florence Lockwood. s
Remarks, .
‘ J. A. Richardson.
Cornet and violin solo, .
A. T. and Sibyl Merriam.
Recitation, “The Fireman,”
Mrs. Wheeler.
Piano duet,
Misses Hellman and Lockwood.
Remarks on prize contest,
Dr. Sherer.
Violin solo,
Miss Sibyl Merriam.
Remarks,
William J. Leland. I
Violin solo. '
Horace Keyworth.
Piano solo,
William Staffers.
Dr. Sherer in his remarks on the
prize contest said that two cash prizes
of $5.32 were offered to those who se-
cured the largest numberrof new mem-
bers before June let. The next re-
ception will be held on the evening of
March 8th.
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A Frightful Blunder
Will often cause a horrible Burn
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen"s Arni-
ca Salve, the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal it.
lures Old Sores-Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Boils, Felons. Corns, all Skin Erup-
tions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
25 cts. a box. .Cure guaranteed. Hold
street.
- prove a complete loss.
The water poured down the base-
boards iii-the sitting room came through
the ceiling to the floor below and did
considerable damage to the carpets
and furniture. ' .
The fire is thought to have'f'b‘een
caused by a defective flue,and the flames
spread up the north side and under the
floors, which caused the delay in local"
ting the fire until the flames burst forth‘
. The Mayfl‘owers worked with a will;
and succeeds: J n.:_dxtinguishing.,~» '
flames afterriev' '
,up trie sthiiétii 2
ployEesfilif Vii,
also rende'redzivalua . ‘
holding the t-‘flames livid-heck until
the arrival of the firemen.
After the flames had been subdued
Landlord O’Sullivan promptly treated
all to refreshments.
The loss is estimated at about $1,000,
,which is fully covered by insurance
with Coolidge (SE Lynes.
THE WHEEE CONTEST.
A Pioneer Boy Heads the List of Contestants
To-day.
The vote at noon was as follows:
hving H. Reed, Pioneer 105
J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 38
Elbert W. Clark, Putnam Hose 19
J. D. Costello, Hope Hose 12
Geo. S. Grumman, Phoenix 10
F. W. Darmer, Old Well ' 6
H..D. Cornell, Fire Police 2
L. 'M. Smith, Mayflower "‘;
< SamuelMeGowan,»Putnam Hose g
D. W. Harford, Old Well- 2
, Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D. 1
Patrick F. Slattery, Hope Hose 1
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E. V. Baker, Old Well
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Mead a Candidate.
Benjamin P. Mead Of New Canaan,
former comptroller of the state is
looking for a place for commissioner
on building and loan associations.
The position is in the gift of the gov-
ernor, with theapproval of the senate,
and the term of office is two years.
The salary is $2,500 a year, and the
commissioner is allowed his expenses.
not to exceed $500 a year.
The position is now held by Mr. Sco-
fleld of Stamford, who is a candidate
for the position of insurance commis-
sioner, in place of Fredrick A. Bette.
Hospital Appropriations.
In the Senate on Wednesdny Senator
E. O. Keeler of Norwalk introduced
an amendment to the statutes provid-
ing for the appropriations to hospitals,
to include the Norwalk hospital to the
list of hospitals receiving state ap-
propriations. .
He also introduced a resolution ap-
propriating $5,000 for the N orwalk
hospital.
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Dayton-Jennings.
Miss Zadm. Jennings, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings of Hulls
Farms and Mr. M. Dayton of Brook-
lyn were married Wednesday evening
at the home of the bride’s parents by
REV. Mr. Thompson, pastor of the
Greens Farms Congregational church.
Afters. brief wedding tour Mr. and
Mrs. Dayton will reside in Brooklyn.
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‘ Meet With Mrs. Hubbell.
Mrs. Horace L. Hubbell entertained
the Pine Ledge Whilst club at her home
on Morgan avenue, Wednesday after-
noon. Miss Annie Smith won the prince.
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The Weather.
Cold, continued cold to-night; Friday
fair,»not quite so cold in west portion.
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Spain’s Greatest Need.
Mr. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona,
Spain, spends-his winters at Aiken, S.
0. Weak nerves had caused severe
pains in the back of his head. On
using Electric Bitters, America’s
greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all
pain soon left him. He says this grand
medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver
and kidney trouble, purifies the blood.
tones up the stomach strengthens the
nerves. puts vim, vigor andnewlife in-
to every muscle, nerveand organ‘of the
body. If weak, tired or ailing you need
it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50
cents. Sold by John A. Riggs, Drug-
by John A. Riggs, Druggist, 11 Main
gist, 11 Main street.
in the sitting room on the second floor. 5.
inhibit _
'i-éBiII to Make Electric Roads.
Furnish Light For
Town's.
WILL MEET OPPOSITION.
Originator‘CIaims Trolley Companies Should
Give Return For Privileges Granted.
A bill was introduced into the Legisla-
ture Wednesday that will force the elec-
jjric roads to put up a. combined opposi-
\-
1t intends that these companies
‘ion.
. Shall give to the towns in which they
., hure lacated, free lighting in return for
X it Section 1. All streets and highways
in any town, city or borough in this
state, in which any electric railway is
operated, shall be lighted by electricity
in'the manner hereinafter provided,
whenever such lighting is ordered by
the selectmen of said town, the warden
and the burgesses of said borough or
the court of Common council of said
city. _
Sec. 2. if incandescent lamps are
used for such lighting they shall be
erected in clusters havmg in the ag-
gregate not less than 100 candle power,
and net more than 400 feet apart, and
shall be lighted from sunset until mid-
night, If arc lights are usedlfor such
lighting they shall be not less than
1,200 candle power nor more than 1,000
feet apart, and shall be lighted from
sunset until 4 o’clock in the morning,
liniips of cities and boroughs. ,
Sec. 3. The expenses of erecting and
maintaining all necessary poles, arms,
for the purpose of such lighting shall
Sec. 4. The corporation operating
the electric railway in any street or
highway required to be lighted by this
act shall furnish at its Own expense
the electric current necessary to main-
tain said lights during the hours the
same are to be lighted, and to main-
tain all necessary wires to convey said
current to said lamps.
The bill came from Representative
J. E. Davis of Hamden. The claim is
made that the street railroads, pay-
ing no tribute to the towns, ought to
pay something for the valuable fran-
chises they own. The saving to the
cities. would be enormous if the act
should be passed, while the small towns
would benefit materially. There are
etween 350 and 400 miles .of electric
roadsiin the state, and the scheme is
therefore of great magnitude. The
companies in defense will undoubtedly
contend that they are not equipped to
do an electric lighting business.
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Suscription Dance.
A suhcsription dance was held in Red
evening and in spite of the inclement
weather fifty couples Were present.' ,
There were twenty numbers on the
dance order and the Twin City Man-
dolin club furnishel the music for
dancing. .
Arthur Chittim acted as floor mana-
ger out his ails were Warren P. Smith
Jr., M. K. Raymond and William
Naphey.
' The committee of arrangements: .
Decker, W. P. Smith, J r., A. Chittim,
W. Naphey and M. K. Raymond.
During the intermission light rev
freshments were served. The dance
ended about one o’clock.
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A Good Move.
A movement is on foot to have the
numbers 01 that section of Eist avenue,
south of the Not-walk city line changed.
avenue now run to 179 and those on the
tinue to the col of the menu :. . This
to continue the numbers from 179 in
regular rhtation. This plan is favored
by most of thos : who will be called up-
on to change their numbers.
brackets and other fixtures required '
be paid by the town, city 0r borough :
. in which said lamps are erected. I
Men’s hall, South Norwalk, Wednesday ‘
\The numbers on the north end of the~
south end commence at one and con-'
causes much confusion. It is. proposed .
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but the use of are lights shall not be .
required except within the corporate
A. W. Dreyfuis, D. ‘S. Davenport, W. .
M. Saunders, F. G. Benedict, F. W. 2
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FROM
Chief . Prowitt !
Clark in the Lauder building.
nounced on May 318i.
To #26 Members of the Worwalic, Soot/z Norwolk and
East {Nor-walk Fire Dépar1ments.'
The year ’98 was a great year lor bicycles. I sold more
wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to make
the year ’99 a record breaker, 'and in order to do it I want-
your assistance in booming the Rambler Wheel; to spread
its name and fame into every nook' and corner of our town. '
To obtain your help I propose to give away Absolutely
Free, to the most popular member of either the Norwalk,
South Norwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebra-
ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest, the
handsomest, the most graceful, the most durable and most
reliable wheel built, up to date“. ‘
The popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order to
vote for candidates the name of the member to be voted for
together 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 No. 45 Main street, Norwalk.
Ballots for members of the South N orwalvk department can
be depositedin the ballot box at the store of Whelpley 8c
Ballots for members of the East Norwalk department can
be deposited in the ballot box in, I-Iaffoer’s Cigar and News
. store at the east end of the Washington street bridge.
The contest is open to every member‘of the several fire de-
partments, including members of the Fire Police.
All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp, on. the
evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be an
J, T; Prowitt,
. Agent RAMBLER WHEELS, ‘
No. 45 MAIN STREET, Nonyvn‘nx, CONN.
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