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VOL. A'Xcm‘f—No. 17. A ’
' TERSE TALES OF .THE TIMES.
Bernard C...Feeney is hunting 'ifor
.lnews for the columns of the Hour to-.
_‘ day. : . ,
—Hale"s' Lung Balsam, 25c ' 16otf
. Justice Coolidge fined Joseph Barnes
$1 and costs last night for breach of the
peace.
— lk Ste in Car et Cleaning -
Norwa a p 588-tf
Works, 14 Knight street.
John Porter is dead in Bridgeport
aged 84 years. He was born at
Charleston, S. C.
. ——Hale’s Lung Balsam relieves colds
caused by the Grip. , 16-tf
The Kin ’s Daughters of the Baptist
' church wifi hold a quarterly meeting
to-ni ht.
‘ LOXATONIK PLAIN.
Editor John H. Wade of the Hour is
sick at his home on Maple street, with
an attack of the grip.
William B. E. Lockwood and son,
Buckin ham are spending a few days
in Washington, D. C. .
LOXATONIK WITH CVELERY.
Burgess Sutherland has gone down
the harbor to-day after plateesa plana,
commonly known as flatfish.
‘ ‘Grimes’
-Fun rei ns supreme in .
g Wait
Cellar Door.”- Watch for it!
for it!
The county commissioners have ten-
dered Attorney John ‘N. Cufi' the posi-
tion of prosecuting agent at Danbury.
, —A world of novel features in
“Grimes’CellarDoor.” Laugh? Well,
you certainly Will. ' -
Smith Northrop who was taken so se-
riously ill on the night of the fire at
Autin’s foundry, was able to be out to-
day. .
-—Mackie’s “Grimes’ Cellar Door” is
decidedly “in it.” .It has _proven _a
very bright, sparkling, musical bur-
~lesque.
George W. Lyon, a fireman on the
Consolidated road, breke both bones
in his left leg b falling from his en-
gine at Beacon alls yesterday.
LOXATONIK’VWITH PEPSIN. '
The names ofMessrs. ‘D. P. Morrell
and Charles W. Bell have been drawn
for jury duty before the Court of Com-
mon Pleas. .
—Sprin_g Lamb, People’s Market.
17-21:
A new walk will laid on Main street,
in front of the S. E. Olmstead pro.
party. The work will probably be done
by Contractor P. W. Bates.
a
-—James B. Mackie in “Grimes’ Cel-
lar Door” is one.of the strong hits of -
the season. Brisk fun and bright
music predominate.
. An auction sale of a horse, wagon,
etc., will take place at the residence of
the late Charles Barnes at Cranberry
Plains, Saturdaymorning. _ '
—“Grimes’ Cellar Door” possesses
all the elements of success. Bright,
catchy music, sparkling comedy, brisk
fun, a thoroughly first class company
and a bevy of pretty girls.
school conference .to
be held in the ast Norwalk Methodist
church this evening, Rev. Thomas K.
Noble will give an address on “ The
Pastoral Work of the Sabbath school
Teacher.”
' SOLD BY G. A. GREGORY & 00.
At the Sunda
' The steam road roller while engaged
in plowing up a section of Main street,
this morning, broke down. It will
take two or three days to make the
necessary repairs. In the meantime ox-
teams are being utilized, for plowing.
-Ha1e’s Lung Balsam cures Spring
colds. 16-t
Ofiicer Martin arrested Harry Brown
last night for drunkenness and breach
’ of the peace. Justice Coolidge im-
posed a fine of $1 and costs, Where-
upon Brown became very saucy to the
Justice and. he was then sentenced to
thirty days in jail.
—'—North River Shad, 10c. People’s
, Market, Norwalk. So. Norwalk. 2t-17
. Miss Margaret Coleman of East
. Bridgeport and Mr. Edward Rowe of
VHarroll avenue were married in
-, Mary’s church Brigeport yesterday af-
, ternoon byRev. Father arroll.. They
‘ were reelpients of many useful and ex-
..‘p‘enSive wedding 'fts. A reception
" followed at the bri e’s home, .
‘ -—'Thé clever comedian, .James B.
. Mackie, has rather an odd title for a
is
topical song which he introduces in the
laughing burlesque “Grimes’
great
It is called “The rats
-—North River Shad. 10c. 'People’s
if}? Market, Norwalk, So. Norwalk. 2t-17.
When everything runs smoothly and
‘ ’1—-‘--‘,no fires _oc‘curywe-are apt to forget our
”brave volunteer. firemen. When the
cod arises we are glad to have their
'rvices. »We should therefore show
or appreciation, of: their ekill "and
luck on-eyer‘ly’ possible occasion—An-
' la Sentine . * .- - _
'Mr. Welch very easily.
Jn‘ Entertaining and , Instmctive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local Newsand Interests.
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Bridgeport hospitaly and nine :_of the
fifteen. nurses completed "“191! _two
years’ conrseand received Ithetr 61 lo.-
mas. The graduates were Miss . '
E. Converse. Miss v-Mamie L. Kelly,
MissAlice'M. 'Fream, Miss Mar 'et
J. .Kearney, Miss Mary L. M y,
Miss‘Reb‘ecca J. . Terhune, . Miss May
and Miss Nellie Crocker.‘
South,,Norwalk-Athletlc Club. '
A large number of sporting men as-
sembled at Music Hall last evening .to
given by William Johnson and Dan
McIntyre.
After the rise of the curtain Mr.
Johnson introduced Mr. Edward Klaus
of Bridgeport, who acted as master of
ceremonies.
The first event of the evening was a
three round setto between Sheppard
and Saunders of South NOI'Walk, which,
although not abounding with hard
blows or very scientific work, was ap-
pleaded by the friends of the princi-
pa s.
This was followed by some very clev-
er boxing between Harry ane and
Danny Russell, who made aver pret-
ty setto and. were heartily app ended
by the spectators.
Johnny Welch and Johnny Doyle of
the_S. N. A. C. then had three rounds,
which, althou h some good pomts were
made, were a ittle slow.
Alex. L. Austin, disguised as a big,
fat negro, then amused the crowd by
his Witty sayings and comic songs.
Followmg Mr. Austin came Jack Mc-
‘ Girr of Bridgeport, and Billy Forsythe
of Danbury. This bout was the first
in_ which any good hard hitting was
Witnessed, and the men were heartily
applauded at the end of the third
round. ' .
George Nash followed with some fine
club swm lug, which was well received
by the an ience.
Professor Killingbeck and class from
the S. N. A. C. gave a fine exhibition
on the horizontal bar, and were hearti-
ly encored. These gentlemen seem to
improve at their every appearance and
the S N. A. C. may well be proud of
its representatives on the bar.
The Clipper . Quartette next enter-
tained the nudience with two fine se-
lections which were .well received, af-
ter which, Mr. Klaus introduced Frank
Noir and Tommy Welch. Those pres-
ent expected to see a very lively “go”
between these two men, as it had been
rumored .before the setto that Mr.
Noir Was a wonder and would vanish
, . The specta-
tors changed their minds about one
minute after the contestants appeared.
Welch knocked. his adversary off the
stage” before=the first round was half
over, and he; did not appear again dur-
ing the evening. * . ' ‘
Some very fine clog dancing by the
Madigan Brothers of Port Chester fol-
Dixon and Buck Taylor had an amus-
ing bout with whitened gloves. As
both young menwere colored, their
faces and bodies presented an amusing
appearance when struck by the whit-
ened gloves. The event of the evening
was t 6 grand double wind-up be-
tween Gus and Bill Johnson and Dan
McIntyre and Ike illiams, which were
characterized by some excellent spar.
ring, the Johnson boys being at their
best. The entertainment then closed,
everyone feeling highly satisfied with
their evening’s entertainment.
Out of Sight.
Some weeks ago Captain Joseph P.
Crossman came into possession of two
soda-water fountains. He carefully
placed them one side, remarking as he
did so, “They will come in mighty
handy when I launch Gibson’s yacht
next spring.” One day this week he
decided to place the yacht in commis-
sion. To that end he jacked up the
boat and placed the soda fountains un-
der the boat’s keel. He then knocked
out the jacks, spat on his hands,
grabbed a piece of scantling and gave
the boat a start, expecting to see it
glide into the water like a duck. The
fountains were evidently in a contrary
mood as when the weight of the boat
pressed on their spines they sank into
the mud and out of sight. Fortunate-
ly the yacht did not keel over and Mr.
Crossman expects to get it into the
water before the harbor freezes over
again. As he has had considerable ex-
perience in launching boats it is be-
lieved that his expectations will be
realized.
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Amusements.
OPERA HOUSE. '
Lee’s All Star Company opened at
the Opera House last night to a fair
audience. The performance opened
with some clever feats of legerdemain
lowed by some excellent music on the
Swissbells. Miss Edith Williams the
“musical .wonder” drew some very
sweet music from _both a mandolin and
a Violin; Gus Nicol played a banjo,
sang and talked, and won an encore.
There were several specialties all of
which received deserved recognition.
The Williams’ are all _very clever per-
formers. To-night among other pres-
ents to be given away is a watch valued
at $25. - The entertainment is well
worth the price of admission charged.
OPERA nousn. .
James B. Mackie, the accomplished
comedian, Will on Tuesday, ,May 2d,
present his new, bright, musical come-
dy entitled =_“Grimes’ Cellar Door,”
which is said .to .be one continuous
laugh from beginning to end. Mackie
is favbrably remembered here for his
inimitable work as " Grimesey Me
Boy” in “A Bunch of Keys,” but as
strong a hit as .he was in that piece,
his work in his new part, “Bill
Grimes ” who owns the Cellar. Door, is
said to totally eclipse all of his former
efforts, and is a
frolic, good nature,,laughable oomph-
eations, and original son 3 and dances.
Mackie is smart enoufil ‘50 306 the,
necessity of a thoron y 8095 com-
pan all around,and as, enga ed one
of t e strengeet musical com y com-
panies in America regardless of cost.
Yesterdaywas graduationday at the 4
Buckingham, Miss -, Elizabeth Oliver -
witness the big athletic entertainment, -
lowed, at the conclusion of which, Fred
by Professor Williams. This was fol-.
continuation of fun, .
' ‘being made.
I, A Noble Work-
The Odd Fellows, have accomplished
a noble work and may well» feel ' proud
of their handsome home for the care 0
the aged audieeble. It is the .work
not simply of the fraternity as such but
of the broad fellowship of man.—
Bridgeport Standard.
Madman’s’l-‘rightful Work.
Edward McElroy, an insane man,
out the threats Iofdiis:mother, sister and
little nephewatingovidence. yesterday.
Policeman ,O’Bourke was summoned
and was frightfnlly slashed. Other po-
licemen overpowered- the madman af-
teeladterrible struggle. Mrs. MeElroy
Wl ie. .
A Special Force
is added to the testimonialsfor Saw-
yers Dandelion Compound from the
fact that the _are given by well known
people who we near us and who will
gladly answer any letters of inquiry.
Read the story of a wonderful cure
headed “Her Opinion.” Dandelion
1Compound is the best Spring Tonic
nown.
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. Grade Crossings. ' ‘
The railroad commissioners will hold
a session at Stratford to-day to hear
the arguments on the closing up of the
King street and Harvest lane crossings
in that town. The people of Stratford
object to the closing of Kin street
and have retained Attorney St' es Jud;
son, J r., to appear before the commis-
eioners in their behalf. No objection
is offered to the closing of the lane
crossing, as that is of but little impor-
tance. §
USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S
' ‘THE KIND THAT CURES”.
Brakemen Caught Stealing.
On the trip from New Haven to New
York, Frederick Ross. the conductor
of a train which reached Morrisania at
2 a. m., found one of the freight .cars
broken open and three brakemen se-
lecting shoes from a case in the car.
He handed the men over to the Mer-
risania police. The prisoners were Dan-
iel Ward, William Irwin and Patrick
Khuen, all of New Haven. . Khuen was
discharged because he had none of the
shoes in his possession. The others
were remanded.
Bridgeport Masons.
“Masons in Bridgeport reeeive $3.50
per day while in all other cities in this
state where the umon is conducted on
a more united and harmonious'basis the
rate of wages is muchhigher.”
The above remark calms. from One of
the union masonsin this city last even-
ing and is significantas indicating that
some dissatisfaction over the .arnonnt
of earnings. It was freelyaasserte'dslast
fall that bd May 1- " the “masons of :this
city.wonl_ be suflieientlystrong in or"-
ganization to make a demand foranin-
crease in wages and in event of refusal
would be ready to strike.—Farmer.
Shot At a Christening.
Thomas Carroll, entered the central
police station in Bridgeport at 1 o’clock
this morning and exhibited to Sergt.
Hunt his overcoat which had two big
cuts over the left shoulder blade. He
then divested himself of his overcoat;
coat and vest. The cuts . extended
through his shirt, and the'whole back
of the garment was stained with blood.
He said that he had been to a chris-
tening and got into a difficulty with a
number of Italians. They first shot at
him and then stabbed him. Dr. Gor-
don was sent for and found two pain-
ful, but not dangerous stab wounds.
He could giveno description of his as-
sailants.
The officers on the neighboring beats
heard five pistol shots at hdlf-past
twelve, but were unable to locate them.
. The Pool Room Bill.
The horsemen and wheelmen, de-
prived by the anti-pool bill of the right
to enter into any competition for cash
or other prizes where entry fees are
asked, are resolved that the strict letter
of the law shall be observed if it is to
be enforced against them. This means
that there can be no trials or contests
of skill, speed or endurance of 'man,
beast, bird or machine and no. game,
competition, political nomination, ap-
pointment or election where money is
to be wagered on the result or used in
entering into the same.
The members of the Bridgeport Boat-
ing association are the latest acquisi-
tion to the kickers. The association
had been planning to give some inter-
esting boating tournaments. »
Over 2,0000 signatures have been re-
ceived in Hartford to the petition to
have the law amended. To-morrow
night the stockholders of the Sufiield
Agricultuaal society will have a meet-
ing to take action as to the holding of
or declaring off the fair and races.
A_
Woman Teachers Drunk.
It has became a matter of public
'talk in Waterbury and is Supported by
good evidence, that several female
teachers in the public schools there are.
addicted to drunkenness.
The evidence is to the effect that
some of these women have been seen
lying in a state of intoxication on their
school room floors, and that others
have been picked _up drunk in alley-
ways at night. . It is also learned that
two or three of them have been seen
reeling through the streets. _
The statements which are well auth-
enticated, have made a great sensation
and the matter will be taken 11 by the
board of education ‘at once". ntil the
board acts no names will begiven to
,Y the public.
‘ It is not apparent that the friends of
the accused have made any effort to de-
ny the stories, butsome of them pro-
fess as lgreat surprise as anyone.
Amongla l.the teachers mum is the
word espite the fact ,that‘ some of
them are sufl'erin’gunder _
the burden falls on many w _o.arejii_i-
znocent. ‘A'thdr‘oujgli {-invcstigmon is
t . ‘ "
f Mrs. Owens of Bridgeport, murdered
there existsin 'that.,trade".in.this7nity, i'that place;
~ session here discussing the means of keep-
' him and.
committed miside- ' . 1 .
‘NQRWALK, CONN., FRIDAY, APRIL ’ 28, 1893.
Acts Like a Scamp.
George Stowe, who wrote from Stam-
ford to Chief Rylands intimating that
Frank Abbott for his insurancemone .,
is the man who gained conslderab e
notoriety last summer by eloping With
Mrs. Donovan of Elm street, a next
door neighbor to Mrs. Owene. t is
the first time he has revealed his where-
abouts. Donovan intended to shoot
him at the time but couldn’t find him.
Investigation showed that there was no
truth in his story about Mrs. Owens.
Sued for $5.000.
" It is nearly two years since Charles
W. Blakeslee & Sons, contractors and
truckmen, brought suit against An-
thony Carroll, in New Haven, for ac.
cusing them of having cobble stones
and gutter pipe in their yard which be.
longed to the city.
The suit for $5,000 damages which
the Blakeslees shortly after the state-
ment of ‘ Mr. Carroll’s instituted, was
tried before a jury and Judge Wheeler
in the civil .side of the Superior Court
yesterday. . ,
USE DANA’SSAESAPABILLAJT’S
"THE KIND THAT CURES.”
Pillow-Hoyt.
A quiet wedding was celebrated at
the home of the bride on Seymour
Place yesterday afternoon. The parties
to the marital contract were Mrs. Emi-
ly Clark-Fillow, formerly of West Nor-
walk. and 'Henry Hoyt of Norwalk.
The bond was “ signed. sealed and de-
livered ” by Rev. r. Hallock of Trin-
ity church, South Norwalk. The bridal
trip will cover a period of about one
month. the happy couple_visiting the
World’s Fair and other paints of inter-
est. They were in receipt of many
valuable and useful presents.
USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA.IT’S
‘ THE KIND THAT CURES.”
Danbury’s Big Day.
Danbury was burned by the British
116 years ago yesterday. Tryon’s troops
reached that place Saturday afternoon,
Apr1126th, 1777. Before dawn the next
day they began their retreat first set-
ting fire to most of the buildings stand-
ing. It was raining that morning.
Yesterday was the thirty-ninth anni-
versary of the erection of the Wooster
monument in Wooster cemetery. :Gen-
eral Wooster was wounded in Ridge-
field on that memorable Sunday. He
died on South street, May 2.
April 27th, 1854, was a big day in
Danbury. And._it was a big ni ht too.
A very'heavy rain set in at nig t, and
swept away nearly all the bridges in
USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLAJT’S
“THE KIND THAT CUBES.” .
’.
She Had Money.
The funeral of Mary Shay,-the woman
who was found dead in her apartments
in Bridgeport on Monday night, was
held from the Sacred Heart church
yesterday. A solemn high mass was
read. Father O’Brien acted as cele-
brant, Father McCann, deacon, and
Father Coleman, sub-deacon. The in-
terment was at St. Michael’s cemetery.
_ It was supposed that Mrs. Shay was
in destitute circumstances, but yester-
day a bankbook was found which
showed $1,800 to her credit in the City
Savings bank. Her neighbors were
not aware that she possessed money,
but considered her poor.
hard every day and lived in very poor
apartments. '
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Called Down.
In the Superior Court yesterday the
suit of Edwm Carter vs. David M.
Platt was on trial ; the parties reside in
Norwalk. The plaintiff fell . from a
scaffold whileat work for the defend-
ant, and_ sustained injuries for which he
now claims $2,000 damages.
During the trial yesterday afternoon
a Witness for the defendant named Mc-
Farlane became impertinent during
his cross-examination and was severely .
reprlmanded by Judge F. B. Hall, who
pigesuded. The latter admonished the
Witness to answer all questions civilly
during the remainder of the examina-
tion and to confine his answers to the
questions asked.
The hearing will be continued to-day.
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Hazing 'Cases Postponed.
DELAWARE, 0., April 28.—The hazing
students were arranged yesterday, but by
consent of both sides their trials were
postponed until May 5. They may be
dropped altogether, as some of the victims
of the nitrate of silver tatoo were them-
selves hazers on former occasions.
Looking After Indiana’s Health.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28. —.Seventy-five
county health officers of the state are in
ing cholera out of the state. They favor
rigid examination of trains and the ex-
clusion of all persons coming from places
where cholera exists.
Chinese Actors to bo Vaccinated.
CHICAGO, April 28.—Dr. Reynolds, com-
missioner of health, ordered the medical
inspectors to vaccinate all the Chinese
actors who recently arrived at the World’s
fair grounds. Dr. Reynold’s learned that
the Chinese steamer Mogul, was infected
with smallpox.
Dead in a Lodging House. .
BALTIMORE. April 28.-Thomas Ryan, of
Trenton, Was found dead in bed in a down
town Calvert street lodging house. The
decomposing body made known its own
presence, and letters from the son of the
deemed-disclosed the name.
Death Stops a Wedding. . .
SAN FRANCIsCO, April 28.——J. D. Spencer,
of St. Louis, was found dead in his room.
at the Grand hotel yesterday. He Was to
have been married last night. to Miss "
Nellfe Wing, of this city. It
She worked '
is thought he ' gra
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Ar Hartford.
In the House, yesterday‘the street
electric railway bill passed by the Sen.-
ate. was made the special order for
next Wednesdayat 11 a. m. Thismeas-
me will provoke_a,strong fight in _the
House as the promoters‘of the various
electric street railway_bills are_ dissat-
isfied with its provi’Sions, partioularly
those which restrict . the earrying of
freight and leave the. question of par-
alle ing steam railroeds to be decided
by the Railroad commissioners. It is
believed that anumber. of! amendments
will be tacked on. but whether they
. will be pleasing to the electric road
promoters remains to be seen.
The bill creating a board of Appor-
tionment and Yaxation‘ in Bridgeport
was passed, with! Senator Morgan’s
amendment changingthe time for ap-
pointing the members '_from the pres-
ent month to the next.‘ ‘This was nec-
essar and under the circumstances the
boar could not legally be appointed
this month, the GovernOr being ab-
sent in Chicago, and therefore unable
to give his sanction to‘ the bill, which
awaits his signature. _ _
A long debate took place on the bill
providing that thecosts in the cases of
old soldiers arrested *f'dr drunkenness
in Darien, where the “Soldier e’ home is
located, be plaid by the state instead of
the town. ounsbur 5,. the father of
the bill, explained t _t‘ the class of
prosecutions referred to cost Darien
over 8300 last ear. Drunkenness not
being appeala Is, the whole expense
was saddled on the town, whereas with
other prosecutions the county and state
shared it. Hotchkiss opppsed the bill,
saving its effect Wouldbe to put a pre-
mium on drunkenness and incite con-
stables to be unduly zealous in making
arrests for the reward the fees would
bring them. He offered an amend-
ment that an old soldier arrested in
Darien for drunkenness should be re-
turned to_ the home instead of being
locked up, the arresting officer to re-
ceive for each case 81 and necessary
expenses. So amended the bill was
passed. .
Holden said the resolution incorpor-
ating the G. Porter Lumber Co., of
Brida eport, would give' it power to
buil an electric road, and it was
tabled ; also act continuing the system
of Legislative electlon'of County com-
missioners, but providing for minority
representation, and another giving the
right of appeal from their. decisions.
T e Senate wishes the election of com-
missioners to be by the people. .The
following were passed Authorizing
sale of land on State street Bridge-
pOrt, by F. C. Johnson and others;
providing for election of director of
Bridgeport Hydraulic company to sue-
ceed D. N. Morgan resigned; act for
protection of bottlers of mineral wa-
ters ; authorizing conveyance of lots. to
Bethel‘Biirial Ground association.
The House passed acts amending the
charter of the Stamford Trust Co. and
establishing a town court in Hunting-
"ton.
These measures were passed : Incor-
porating Pleasure Beach Ferry Co.,
N ewtown Water Co., Long Hill Ceme-
tery Association, Y. M. C. A. of New
Mi ford, W. F. Swords Lumber Co.,
Bridgeport, Milford Electric Light and
Gas Co., and Milford Watér Co., Stam-
ford hospital with amendment exempt-
ing it from taxation and assessments,
Stratford Water Co., Bridgeport Med-
ical Association, Pembroke Burial
Ground Association, Women’s Chris-
tian Temperance Union and House of
Mercy, Bridgeport. Algonquin Club,
Bridgeport, and St. John’s church
house, Stamford. .
John T. Park, Miles Granger, DWIght
Loomis, and Judge Elisha Carpenter,
after Jan. 14, .1894, were appointed state
referees at an annual salary of $2,000
and expenses.
The bill to regulate the practice of
dentistry, was favorably reported. It
provides for examination by a state
board and a license fee of $25.
The following is an abstract of the
medical practice act reported favor-
ably in the House: No person_ shall
practice medicine, surgery or midWIf-
ery after October, 1893, until he _has
been registered, excepting dentists,
employees of the U. S. government,
persons who shall furnish assistance in
emergency cases. physicians from onto
side the state called in consultation,
chiropodists and clairvoyants who do
not» use drugs, medicines or pOisons,
Christian scientists and other healers
who do not use. drugs, poisons medi-
cine, chemicals or nostrums. Persons
with proper references, graduotes of
medical colleges, or hearing certifioates
of state medical societies, may register
on the payment of $2, but others _must
be examined by a committee appomted
by the state board of health. .
Enough physicians for three examin-
ing committees are‘to be nominated by
the State Medical societies. Applicants
to practice medicine or surgery must
pass examinations in anatomy, phys-
iology, medical chemistry, obstertios,
hygeine, Surgery, pathology, diagnosis,
and therapeutics, including" practice
and materia medica. .
In the'House, the Judiciary commit-
tee‘ reported a substitute resolution
authorizing the State'treasurer to lease
Vincent’s Island. The committee re-
ported adv'ersely, a petition of John M.
Brush for relief under the will of Platt
Brush of -Dan‘bury,_ a. petitiOn'of the
Selectmen’s association for an amend-
ment ’t6 the pm 91‘: laws', and a bill
concernin theta ng of land for pub.-
lic use an improvement.- -The matters
were rejected. The committee on In-
corporations reported adversely on
resolutions incorporating . the. Fairfield
Gas and Electric Light‘company ; in-
corporating. the Westport Light . and
Power. company, and on a bill limit-
ing the cost of telephones to $35 for
private houses and $50 for ‘ofiices. All
were" rejected. -
Thecommittee on Education report-.
_ ed favorably 'agbill Which compels teach-
ing of hygiene’and effect of alcohol
and tobacco in all public schools, an
provides-that all text" books. shall con-
tainat-least a certain number of pages
on these subjects. - “Noteaeherishall be
ted a license unlesseheghae passed.
" tion in this
swimsuit exam
\
‘ 7 [arousing
PRICE TWO CENTS.
branch, and knows the effects of al-
cohol and tobacco, thatis, theoretically.
The Women’s Christian Temperance. -
Union is urging the bill.
Rev. J. Kittred e Wheeler, chaplain
of the House, haii ed in his resignation
preparatory to his departure for Chi-
ca 0. The resignation was accepted, - .
an a resolution was passed paying Mr.
Wheeler 3300 for his services.
It Will go hard with persistent drunk-
ards and vagrante after July 1. The
present law provides a penalty of not
more than 60 days on the first convic-
tion and not more than 120 days for the
second. A bill. was passed making the
penalt for either of the ofenses
name , not more than 60 days on the
first conviction, not less than 120 nor
more than 240 days on the second, and
not less than 240 nor more than 300
on the third.
In the Senate, committee reports :
New Towns and Probate Districts—
Favorable on bill concerning the re-
moval of remains in Torrington ceme-
ery.
that the annual charge for a telephone
shall not exceed $25.
In a debate on Putnam Camp ground,
Senator Cleveland said that $22,000
had already been expended and the
commission had no w come forward with
a demand for, more money-repairs
and improvements, aggregating $31,-
000, including $9,000 for a colonial
house for the residence of the super-
intendent.
. Matters passed : Resolution author-
izmg George R. Cowles of Norwalk,
to care. for certain burial lots ; resolu-
tion incorporating the Waterbury
Savmgs bank; bill that directors of a
bank may be obligated to it to the
amount of 5 per cent. of the surpluses
well as of the capital; bill that any
person may become obligated to a
bank to the extent of 15 per cent. of
the surplus as well as the capital.
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SOUTH NORWALK.
Heine’s band has been engaged to go
to Westport on Decoration Day.
A. W. Hazzard has accepted an
agency for the Metropolitan Life In-
surance Co. '
—-Get your lawn mowers sharpened
at W. A. Wheeler’s machine shop, 133
Water street. 594-3t
The regular monthly meeting of the
fire companies in the South Norwalk
Fire Department will be held next
Monday night. . .
A horse belonging to box manufac—
turer Trowbridge ran away this morn-
ing badly. damaging the wagon and harm
nose. The horse was stopped on Havi-
land street.
A special City meeting has been called
for this evemng at Music Hall. for the . _ ,
purpose of taking action in the Ann
street sewer matter. The new charter
Will also be talked of. A lively meeting
may be ex ected, as it is proposed in.
the new c arter, to so amend the se-
cret ballot clause that it will be very
far from a secret ballot. Let all inter-
ested, attend the meeting. .
The O. M. C... a social organization,
composed of the lady employees of Mar-
tin Bates, J r.’s factory, held a very en-
joyable sociable at Quittner’s Mechanic
street hall last evening. The hall was
crowded with merry young ladies and
gentlemen who danced and made merry
until early morning. At intermission a
fine supper was served at one side of the
hall. The supper was in charge of Miss
Hannah Welch, Mrs. Jennie Comstock
and Mr. Joseph Connors. The sociable
was a a flattering success, and the ladies
propose giving another at an early date.
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Ought to be Arrested.
Residents of Sound Beach are more
or less excited about injury done to sev-
eral head-stones and monuments in the
grave-yard adjoining the Con regation-
a1 church in that place. ithin the
past month different pieces of marble
have been broken and chipped and in-
jured beyond repair. In one instance
a head-stone was taken from the grave-
yard and deposited on the platform of
the depot, a distance of about "half a
mile. Those who have expensive-menu -
ments in the cemetery are anxious
about their safety, and there is talk of
engaging some one to watch for the
mischievous person or persons. The
damage done is estimated at $1.000.
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The Warden's Birthday. .
Warden Edgar N. Sloan was thirty-
five years old yesterday, and in honor '
of the occasion he gave a birthday
party to about thirt of his friends at
his home on Frank in avenue. Char-
ades and cards were indulged in until/g
late hour. ,A dinner was served con-
sisting of all of the delicacies of the
season. It was altogether avery happy
occasion and one which will ever be re-
vived with the pleasantest of memories
by those who were present.
WESJON.
Mrs. David G. Godfrey of Waterbury
is visiting relatives in town.
Vanderbilt Godfrey is in New York
city this week witnessing the great na-
val parade.
Mrs. George Sturges spent last week
with relatives in New Haven. - ,
A son was born to ’Mr. and Mrs.
George Eighsenger on Tuesday.
Miss Annie E. Fitch is in Danbury ~
visiting friends. .
Mrs. Adam C. Kennel is very sic
with pneumoma.
Incorporations—Adverse on a bill .
Postmaster Gregory and wife spent '
, .
Sunday in Cannons.
James saw Leases Signed.
RALEIGH, N. 0., April 28.—The intense 7'
excitement which has prevailed at News.
heme and James» City is over. _The ne- .1,
groesatJamas City signed leases for the .
lands of James A; Bryan,
occupying as squatters.- . .
families in the place ‘and they areto pay;
nominal monthly, rentals of fifty cents,
fifty-fivecentsand $1 for each lot. for two
years, Wheni‘Bryon. gets possession of. the
Mr
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