Q To Get Customers Adm f}? vertls'e in Their Favor-s " ite Paper, THE EVEN- ING GAZETTE! Eyery' Reader 613 THE" " ‘ EVENING: GAZETTE is a Buyer. Give Them a Trial y. VOL IX. N O 2064: NORWALK, CONN.,S SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 25,1899. CAN WE CONSOLIDATE? THE 'WORDING oE MONDAY NIGHT’S CALL APPARENTY INTENDED TO PRE- VENT IT. Shall we consolidate? That is the bu1ning iquestion that will be presented to the citizens of Nor- walk at the special town meeting Mon- day night. The call f01 Monday night’s towu meeting reads as follows: To approve or disapprove the petition q for consolidation as presented by Rep- resentative John H. Light and now pending before the Legislature, and to take such further action on the same as may be deemed advisable. ._-"“ 31$ _ The wording of the above is, to say the least, peculiar in that under this call no action can be~taken other than to approve or disapprove of Mr. Light’s petition. It is not ou1 intention to charge that the above was so peculia1~ly3§construct- ed in order to defeatconsolidation, but we are informed that its wording was discussed for some time before being advertised; that its framer is,in fa- vor of d1viding the town, and that he - ‘willalso vote against consolidation. While Mr. Light’s petition contains numerous good points it also contains others that are not fair. This is. par- ticularly true in giving the . district an equal representation with the first when the latter has nearly 2500 more population than the second. These errors can of course be cor- rected, and probably will be, but not 11 nder the call of Monday night’smeet— 1.‘ second ing. , Mr. Light’s petition is as follows: That the town of Norwalk contains two city governments and eleven school district governments which are main" tained at a great expense and inconven- ience to the people of the town, and in the opinion of your petitioner the peo; ple would be better served from any conceivable standpoint by one single consolidated government. Therefore, your petitioner asks that a city charter may be granted to the people of N orwalk and that the bound— . aries of the city he made thew—same as the boundaries of the township; and that the city so formed be divided into five districts, as follows: The first d15- trict to include the present city of Nor- walk; the second district to include the present city of South N orwalk; the third district to include East N orwalk, ' so called, the northern boundary of the district to be a line extendingzdirectly east of the northern boundary line of the city of' South N orwalk to the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road tracks, and thence along the rail- road to the Westport line; the fourth district to include Five Mile River, so called, and all that portion of the town outside of the city of South Norwalk and south of the highway known as the Connecticut Turnpike; and the fifth district to include West N orwalk, Win- nipauk. Cranbury Plains, and all the rest of the township not included in the other districts. And to provide for the following officers: - Mayor, Twelve Councilmen, Treas- urer, Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer of the water fund for the first district and a Treasurer of the water fund for the second district, a street commission, a Charity Commission, a Water Commissionvfor the first district and a Water Commission for the second district, an Electric Light Commission for the second district. Each com- mission to consist of three men and to be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, all of these officers to serve without salary. . _ The first district to be permitted to elect four members of the Common Council; the second district four: the third district two; the fourth district one; and the fifth district one. Each district to have home rule,‘to the ex- tent of owning its own preperty, pay- ing its own debts, and to decide by vote every question of special public im- provement and to pay for the same. There should be a street superin- tendent for the whole city who should receive a reasonable salary; and a sup- erintendent of the poor for the whole city who should receive a reasonable salary; there Should be a tax collector Lfor the whole city who should receive DAUGHTERS 0F REBEKAH. Odd Fellows’ Wives and Sisters Entertain ‘i Friends in Butler Lodge Rooms. Eureka Rebekah Lodge. of South Norwalk, held a musical and literary entertainment, supplemented by a sup- per and dance, In Butler Lodge rooms, last evening, which was well attended. The programme of exercises was of a pleasing character, and the supplemen- tary part of the occasion equally as pleasing. The Rebekahs have won a splendid. record as entertainers. A‘ ’ <V'7 William Knapp Dead. -‘.‘William Knapp died at his late r. sl- deuce, Stepney, Thursday evening in "the 77th year of his ' age. Mr Knapp was born in N orwalk, and was the son of the late Nathan and Ruth Morehouse Knapp. He leaves a widow and two brothers, Theodore and Alfred. Knapp of South Norwalk. Funeral services ynll be held from his late home on Monday. A ‘ V Rippowam Receivership. In the Superior Court. yesterday, in the suit of Theoddre Hoyt ct 1113. vs. the Rippowam Woolen Mfg. Co., of North Mianus, Judge Elmer, with con- sent of ‘all parties interested, appointed the Greenwich Trust, Loan and De- pOsit Company receiver for the Rippo‘ warn Company and limited three months from Feb. 25 as the time for the presentation of claims- ANOTHER ATTACHMENT. This Time the Saloon Attached Has Been Closed. As announced in these columns yes- terday the liquor license of John Gormley wasattached on complaint of the Childs Brewing company to re- cover on a claim for 8400. Yesterday afternoon an attachment was placed on the stock and on com- plaint of Fishel & Levy wholesale liquor agents, who seek to recover $450. The place is now in charge of Constable Goodwin. Inquest Was 'Private. Coroner :Doten .went to , Stamford yesterday and held an inquest on the death of Theordore Mano‘x, the Greek who is alleged to have been stabbed by John Kostos, another Greek Wednes- day night. The inquest was conducted privately. and only one witness was admitted to the room at one time. The nature of the testimony was not made public. - ‘ v“ 7‘ , To Dine in Stamford. Chairman EdwardJ. Tupper of the Board of Trade has received a .lett :r from Gov. Louusbury accepting an in- vitation to attend the banquet on March 9. The Governor states that unless something unexpected happe‘ns he will su1 cly be 1n Stamfov d on that one-.1.— s1o_n. l . ing charters of the two cities mentioned. tain an advantage. .business, on the lapel of his coat. ‘ Banquet Comnittee of the Stamford- guaranteed, (11 [)1le refunded. a reasonable salary; and a clerk for the whole city who should receive a rea- sonable salary. The general tax should not exceed the tax now laid by the town for the thwn purposes, and a special tax of each district should cover all special bene- fits, including special public improve- ments, lighting of streets, police ser- vice, etc. Your petitioner believes that an ar- rangement of this kind will lessen the tax burdens upon both the existing country and city properties. The school districts should be consolidated and the absolute management. independent of appropriations, be vested in the school board. Your petitioner does not intend the foregoing to cover anythingamore than a general outline for drafting a suitable charter and he believes that the exist- should furnish the foundation work for the consolidated charter asked for. Under the call for Monday night’s meeting it'is not seen that anything can be accomplished other than as stat- ed above, but another meeting can, be called under which consolidation can be voted ,upon and the'desires of the citizens made known to the legislature. There is no question but what consol- idation would greatly increase the val- ue of property, decrease the taxation and stimulate business. Never in the history of the Norwalk banks have the deposits been so large, but nearly every dollar of it goes into New York while here in N orwalk not a public building can be erected, proper- ty sold, new manufacturies started or business revived because of the little jealousies existing between the several sections of the toWn. ,Each is watch-.« ing the other, afraid that ore will ob- Where in ‘Norwalk is thei e a- business that will be injured by consolidation 1’- Not one can be named. ' There is, however, dation, which it is feared is the princi- pal cause of much of the opposition manifested, and that is politics. Con- solidation will do away with a large number of petty offices, and there isa large number of politicians who do not want to lose their grip, and thus con- solidation is opposed. Every interest of the people of at least the cities of Norwalk and South N orwalk, and of East N orwalk demand that we should consolidate, but it is not so certain that the people of Rowayton, West Norwalk, Winnipauk and Cran- bury desire consolidation, or that it is to their interest or to the interest of the rest of the town that they should become incorporated in the new City of N orwalk. We should not, however, permit the discussion of details to cause us to over- » look the main question. Now is the time to consolidate: Don’t let the op- portunity piss without-making at least an effort to bury our dilferences, revive abolish petty offices, and make “Old Norwalk" lower taxes, one of the largest and most progressive and influential cities in the grand old state of Connecticut. ‘ Missing Man. Captain of police William Hillhouse, of Willimantic, desires information as to the whereabouts of Alexander .1311- teau, who is described as being about». 54 years'of age; height; 5 feet 4 inches; Weight, about 150 pounds. He is a painter by trade, and belongs to the G. A. R., a button of which he wears “ 7‘ Millions Given Away. ' It is certainly gratifying to the pub- lic to know thatone Gonorrn in’the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The pro- pzietors of Dr. King’s New DichVery f01 Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles of this g1eat medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowin r it has absoluteli cured thousands of hopeless cases.Asth111a. B1oncbitis, Hearse- 11ess, and all disease 8 of the throat, Chest and Lungs aresm oly cuxed by it. 01111 on Dtuggist, John A. Ri gs, 11/ Main street, and get a flee 1.11:1. ottle‘. Regular size 5011. and $1. E very bottle another factor" ‘ that enters into the question of consoli- ‘ fl All WILL BE TRIED. State’s Attorney Fessenden Getting Ready to Try Murderers. ” BROCKHAUS FIRST. Nancy Guilford’s Case Will be Called March 7th. State’s Attorney Fessenden is not activelyengaged in the trial of the minor cases before the criminal term of the superior court just now, but is examining witnesses and preparing for the trials of the numerous murder cases before the tribunal. He announc- ed yesterday that if the cases now ‘ in hands were disposed of, the trial of Max Brockhaus, 'the companion of Ben Willis in the murder of David S. R. Lambert of Wilton, would be com- menced on Tuesday. He said that Brockhaus would be charged with murder in the first degree and that the state would not accept a plea of guilty in the second degree. Detective Wilkes of the Pinkerton agency is now in Norwalkfgetting the evidence' in shape. Mr. Fessenden said further that he had been engaged for some time in the preparation of the Guilford case and that unless something unforseen oc- curred, the doctor would be placed on trial for the murder of Emma Gill on Tuesday, March 7.‘ He said that the case was ready as far as the state was concerned and that the trial would be hastened as fast as practicable. Eu regard to the case against Lizzie Rinko, who is charged with adminis- 1 tering poison to the infant son of Jo- seph Ciglar of the West End, Mr. FeSv senden said that he had not concluded his examination, but it is possible that she will be tried this term. I POOR MARKSMAN. ." , Frank Hoyt Shoots Himself in the Arm During a Fight. Frank Hoyt. who lives in a little shanty on top of the hill just beyond the arch bridge on the Norwalk road, is not a very good shot. Last Sunday evening he met Herman Hoyt and Fred. Seeley near the residence of Josiah Morgan, and as there has been trouble between these parties for some time, of course they could not pass without renewing it. After bandying words and threaten- ing each other, Frank Hoyt drew a re- volver and said he would shoot the first man who laid hands on him. In tge scuffle which soon ensued Hoyt shot himself in the arm w1th his own, revol- ver. Herman Hoyt and Séeley disarm- ed the other Hoyt, and bringing the re- volver along with them as evidence appeared before Grand Juror Bossa and wanted their assailant arrested. Dr. Hunter dressed Hoyt’s wound, and Monday morning he came to the Grand Juror and asked for a complaint against the two men whom he claimed assailed him. After hearing the evidence on both sides Mr. Bossa decided not to issue a complaint for either side as both ap- peared equally to blame for the trouble. The testimony of several who live in the .neighborhood is that Frank Hoyt has a penchant for getting into trouble with his neighbors and those with whom he has dealings. may be more sinned against than sin- ning. A man who handles a revolver as carelessly as this man did and shoots himself instead of the object aimed at in front of,him ought to be fined for carrying such a dangerous weapon—- New Canaan Messenger. —‘—r PRICE TWO CENTS. Perhaps, he ' THE WHEEL CONTEST. Phoenix’s Candidate Moves Up Into Fifth Place. The contest for Chief Prowitt’s Ram- bler wheel shows another, change in positions to—day. D. Hart Weeks one of the candidates of Phoenix Engine company moves up into fifth position, and Pioneer’s candidate Reed adds to his 1' etc. The vote at noon to-day was as fol- lows: lrving H. Reed, Pioneer J. J. Goodwin, Old Well Smith Northrop, Phoenix J. H. Magner, Hope Hose D.Hart Weeks, Phoenix 84 Elbert W. Clark, Putnam Hose 57 Charles M. Smith, Pioneer, 0 Geo. S. Grumman, Phoenix F. W. Darmer, Old Well H. D. Cornell, Fire Police L. M. Smith, Mayflower Samuel McGowan, Putnam Hose D. W. Harford, Old Well Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D. Patrick F. Slattery, Hope Hose E. V. Baker, Old Well, Joseph Matheis’ Pioneer Harry Mitchell, Pioneer Fred Weiseit Leo Davis, Old Well Howard L. Lowndes, Old Well Geo. F. Foote, Old Well 289 211 126 I H HHHHHNNNbDCDUTU! HHH Notice. On March lst the ballots in the Ram- bler wheel contest will be dated March, and all ballots printed during February must be handed in on or before Tues- day, February 28th, else they will not be counted. -o- The Appetite of a Goat Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose .Stomach and Liver are out of order. King’ s New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy, gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 250. at John A. Riggs’ drug store, 11 Main street. Worth$22.00. 1111mm... 1 A Greed Jacket, Genuine Shawl Golf Capes. To close, $14.50. Worth $15.00. To close, $10.00. DRESSING SACQUES, To‘close, 670.,77c. and 970. $2.98 $39.00 FUR GAPES. at $25.00. 13.750111111111101 WAIST. 1.001036. 112.00. WOOL WAISTS at Greatly Reduced Prices. All such should know that Dr '
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