Britis Second Thought. There are plenty of indications that Englishmen as well as Americans are taking the sober second thought or the most of these is the marked change in the tone of the best organs '- of British publicIopinion. When the plan of a purely American commission to examine into the merits of the Vene- zuelian boundary dispute and report the facts to'the United States Government was first broached, it was vehemently denounced. by all sections of the Lon- don press. Now, however, some of the . most prominent newspapers in the British Capital are frankly admitting that if unprejudiced men of integrity and ability are appointed by the Presi- dent, this scheme may produce valuable results. Thus the, London Daily News, the foremost Liberal journal, says that whilc“theComm1ssion will not,of course invite communications from GreatBrit- ain, should Ambassador Bayard re« quire further information tending to elucidate our case, we feel sure that it will’not be withheld. This country has never for a moment thought of plead- ing before the commission, but it can not conduce either. to our dignity or interests to leave the commission in the dark respecting the facts on which we base our demands.” The News also predicts that any information which this country may ask for will not only be afforded, but that it will be given "freely and courteously.” The London Standardasserts- that although Great Britain cannot admit the competence ' of the commission to pronounce a bind- ing judgement, yet it may be “pre- sumed that the President will appoint as members of that body, men whose Opinions ar« entitled to the respect of Englishmen.” Even more explicit and neassuring is this assertion by the Lou- on Chronicle: “If the commission is ampcscd of men like Messrs. Phelps, White and Edmunds, it must command respect, apart from its irregular origin. It would in that case occur to Lord Salisbury that some further proposal from him would he expedient; indeed, necessary. This is not an instance where the diplomatic door can be closed with a bang.” All these expressions are heartily-Eel: corned by intelligent American people. They show that'enlightened sentiment in England, like enlightened sentiment 11 this country, realizes the criminality of war between the two nations, and is anxious to find a settlement which shall be Compatible with the interest and honor of both. Of course, Americans do not expect the decision of the com- mission to be accepted as final by Eng- land. . ’i‘ha: body is simply a domestic committee of investigation whose sole function is to ascertain and report the facts on which the United 'lates can base 1.1 subsequent course. The dent disposition on the part of re iscna- l‘ r.- Englishmen to give its report a fair of respectful consideration should induce Mr. Cleveland to select evi- ., degree commissioners whose capacity and im- partiality are unquestionable. C09» —-————~»--—~— Used Dynamite. For the second time within a week, burglars armed with dynamite have operated in the little town of Glenville. Monday night the post office was enter- ed and the safe was blown to pieces with dynamite. Enough of the explosive was used to blow away the entire front of the building in which the office was located Not only was the front torn. away, but half of the building was wrecked. Large holes were bored in the safe and quantities of dynamite'placed therein. , The door was torn off and one side of the said was reduced to fragments. Stamps and cash amounting in all to 350 were taken. The whole town was shaken by the explosion and the resi- dents began to flock to the scene. They were too late, however, to capture the perpetrators of the deed, who easily made. good their escape. Permanent Black Ink. Colonel William C. Mowry, state sec- retary, has awarded the contract for . supplying state record ink to a New Jersey firm of ink makers, and is now completing arrangements to furnish the ink in quantity to all public officials re- quired to use it under the new law. The state secretary’soflice will be pre- pared to issue the new ink in time to begin its use on January 1. The law under which the ink is fur- nished by the state provides that on and after January 1, 1896, no person having the care and custody of any book of record or registry in any of the departments or offices of the state or any 'county, c1ty, town, borough or pro- bate district therein, shall use, orallow to be used upon such . excepting such as is furnished by the state secretary g“- ' I—suhscribe for the “Gazette.” ‘ One. books, any ‘ink. Chief Prowltt’s Report. The following is the annual report of Chief Engineer Prowitt To the Mayor and Commbn Council of the city of Norwalk: Gentlemen: Ihave the honor to sub- mit to you the annexed report of the year ending December 2151:, 1895, giving the number of fires and the losses there? on. We have been very fortunate, hav- ing had no- serious conflagration, and the losses in most cases have been hem-I inal. The department has been called out sixteen times since my report of December 10th, 1884, as follows: February 14th, 8:30 p. m. Box 15, Brook street; owner, A. J. Meeker 8.: Bro.; occupant; Burr Glover; incen- diary ; loss, slight. March 5th, 7:30 p. m., Box 15, France street ; owner, J. S. Bundle; occupant, John Grant; incendiary; loss, slight. Arpil 16th, 12:45 p. in. Box 15, France street; owner, J. S. Randle; occupant, John Grant; incendiary; loss, slight. April 18th,2:l5 p. m., Box 15, Me- chanic street; owner, D. W. Fitch; oc- cupant, John Johnson; spark from a passing engine; loss, $10. ' April 24th,b .30 p. m., Box 28, Lynes Place; owner, Mrs. Emily Lynes; oc- cupant, Mrs. Ashton; lamp set drapery on fire; loss $100. ' May 7th, 8:40 p. m., Box 6-1, France street; owner, Miss E. Ca“mp;unoccu- pied; incendiary; loss 315. May 10th, 9:40 p. m., Box 15. Brook street; owner, A. J. Meeker; occupant Burr Glover; incendiary; loss 325. May 17th, 9:30 a. m., Box 53, Mar- shall street; owner George'H. Water- bury; unoccupied; incendiary; loss, 31,000; insurance, 8800. ’ May 18th: 9:30 a. m., Box 15, Wall st, owner, Manice DeF. Lockwood; oc- cupant, Patrick Slattery; defective fine; line, $450; insurance. $100. June 1st, 11:50 p. m., Box 15, Hoyt street, owner Jores & Hotchkiss; oc- cupant, same; Spontaneous combustion; loss, slight. June 11th, 9; .. p. m., Box 15, Brook street; owner, A. J. Meeker & Bro.; incendiary; loss, slight. June 17th, 10:20 p. m., Box 58, War- ren street; owner, Mr. Slauson; occu- p-int, same, loose matches; loss, slight. July 15th, 11:40 a. m., Box 15, Meo' chanic street; owner, Mr. English, oc- cupant, same; set on fire by children; loss slight. August 14th, 5 p. M . Box 15, Me- chanic street; owner, D. W. Fitch; oc- cupants, English and Johnson; spark from a passing engine, loss, slight. October 3lst, 3:20 a. m., Box 15, Cross street; owner, S. '1‘. Ruby; occu- pants, Ituby, Lycett and Martin; in- cendiary; loss, $3,800; insurance, $850. November 1st, 6 a. m.,‘Box 15, Main street; owner, C. E. Street estate; oc- cupant, M. Fahan; incendiary; loss $490; insurance,'$2,000. I Entire loss, 5,800; insurance, $2,250. The fire alarm telegraph has failed to work properly twice. May 18th, Box 15 was pulled for a fire in the Lock- wood building, but owing to a broken wire, failed to work, so the alarm was sent from Box 64, on the Green. Box 56 failed to work properly at the time of the fire at S. T. Ruby’s shop on Oct. 3lst, and the alarm had to be sent in from Box 15. The department to-day is in splendid condition. The companies have nearly all the full limit of membership, and with the exception of two new mem- bers added to the role of Pioneer Hook and Ladder company, are fully uni- formed. .. The commanding officer of each com- pany is as follows: Phoenix Engine company, Captain A. A. Chinery, Jr.; Hope Hose company, Captain James 1). Costello ; Pioneer Book and Ladder company, Captain J. B. Morris ; Fire Police, Captain A. J. Meeker. The inventory of the city property in charge of the fire department is the same as last year, of which you should have a complete record, with the excep- tion of one new’American steam fire on- gine.‘which takes the place of the Cole Brothers’ steam fire engine, which had been used by the department- for twenty four years. Our new American steam fire engine is a beauty in apperance and a king in efiiciency when on duty. I feel satisfied that at the fire at S. T. Ruby’s shop on the morning of October 31th, she saved more than property enough to par for her actual cost. It affords me great pleasure to'say that immediately after this fire, the water commissioners gave the attention, and have placed. at my request, a first-class steamerhydrant at the corner or School and Main street, connected to the main by a very large pipe, thereby giving us a large volume of water for steamer use. We have also added a very valuable adjunct to the equipment of Phoenix Engine company, which consist; of a new drop harness for the engine, also one set of the celebrated Eastman del- uge nozzles, in the use of which the members are becoming very proficient. The annual inspection passed off very smoothly, the actual work being very satisfactory. I. consider the depart- ment very efficient, quick to act and under perfect control" of the ofiicer in charge. I think the people are to be congratulated upon having such an ef- ficient body of men associated as 3 vol- unteer fire department. I have no suggestions to offer. Thanking you for your courtesy and attention to my every Wish, during the past year, 1 am Respectfully .vours, J. T. PBoivrr'r, Chief Engineer. SHYANDSLYDUNRAVEN He Eluded the New York Reporters Who Had [Gone to Meet Him. TOOK A TUG UP TO THE CITY. The Earl, “rho Thinks the 001911er Poo- ple Cheated, Has Come Back to Try to Substantiato His Charges. Looked Upon an a Hoodoo. NEW YORK, Dec. fall—WyndhamThom- as. Wyndham Quin, fourth Earl of Dun- raven and part owner of Valkyrie III, ar- rived here today on board the steamship Teutonic to present to the special com- mittee of the New York Yacht club his; charges of fraud concerning the measure- ment of the Defender during the interna- tional yacht races. Lord Dunraven did not remain an the ship until she was moored at her pier at the foot of Christopher street. By special permission of the custom house authori- ties he came to this city on board the tug- boat -Evarts, which had been tied up at quarantine all night waiting for his lord- ship to arrive. Arthur Glennie, rear commodore of the Royal Portsmouth Yacht club, who has come to this country to help Lord Dun- raven in presenting his charges, accom- panied the Irish earl on the tug. The other two members of the party—Gebrge Askwlth and J. A. G. Hamilton, counsel and private secretary. respectively—re- mained on board the ship until she‘Was docked. . ' ; Earl Dunraven’s departure from the Teutonic by the tug was arranged so that "he might evade the newspaper men who had gone down the buy on revenue cutters to interview him. He left word with Mr. Askwith that he had nothing to say, and that there would be no statement made by him until after the case had been sub mitted to the New York Yacht club com- mittee, which will meet tomorrow to hear the evidence in support of the accusa- ticns. Dunraven went to the house of H. Mait~ land Kersey at 40 East Twenty-fifth street. He refused to see any visitors there this morning. Commodore Glennie and Lawyer Ask- wlth registered at the Brunswick hotel. Glennie was seen in the corridor. He said: “I positively refuse to say anything about Lord Dunraven’ s charges. Lord Dunraven will also positively refuse to. saycne word.” “We Never Speak as We Pass By." While Glennie was still in the corridor C. Oliver Isclin came in andIvvalked past him .to the desk. Each man stared straight ahead, and neither gave the slightest sign of recognition. The or. stem house inspectors went down the bay early, but when they boarded the ship, Lord Dunnven and Mr. Glennie had already landed in this city. Messrs. .Askwith and Hamilton were walking on the deck when the revenue cutter came alongside of the Teutonic, Mr. Askwith has a reputation among English bariistcrs as an authority on ad- mlralty cases. It is expected that he will represent Lord Dunraven before the Yacht club committee, while Joseph H. Ch'cat'é will appear for Mr. Iselin, the Defender syndi-i - Icate’ s representative Lawyer Askwith is about 38 years old. His black hair is streaked with gray. This is his first visit to the United States. "Lord Dunraven,” he said, “has really nothing whatever to say regarding his charges. I think. it would be highly im- proper for either side to make. any state. ment now. “What evidence had we that there was fraud practised on board the Defender just before one of the races? 1 don’t care to discuss that question. Asked if he thought there was anv. Ipos- sibillty of a war between this country and - England, Mr. Askwith said: “Oh, no. Why I don’t see any cause for war. What‘s the trouble all about any- way? Think of two big nations fighting over the boundary line of a little country like Venezuela! “1 don’t know much about the contro- versy. Just as we were leaving the other side we got some newspapers with the gablcd igewg slit-hp aflitufig of Amazing, but I don’t think it will am'oifn—Efltd much.” And the distinguished attorney laughed heartily over the thought of a war between the two countries. Affidavits Brought Over. understood that a number of affidavits supporting Lord Dumtnven’s charges have been brought over. Two of these .fiidavits are supp used to have been made’ by Captain Cr (infield and his assist- ant, Sycamore, who were on board the Valkyrie at Sandy Hook when her owner alleges that he noticed :1 difference in the water line of the. Defender. He says that his crew also noticed that It is the Yankee yacht was deeper in the water by some four inches than when measured for the race. It is thought that other members of the crew have snbmitted‘afli- davits to that effect. Lord Dunraven was anything but a fa- vorite among the American passengers who came over on the Teutonic. Some of the passengers were inclined: , to regard him' as a hoodoo. One reason for this was the recent accident to the Germanic, on which Lord Dunraven was a passenger bound for this city. The Gerv manic left the other side on Dec. 11. When only a few hours from port, she- collided with another ship. The Germanic was so badly damaged that her voyage was postponed and Lord; . Dunraven returned to London. He sailed on the Teutonic on Dec. 18, and the ship was due here yesterday, but when she was delayed by a heavy fog down the bay, some of the passengers blamed Dunraven for their ill luck. The Teutonic had an extremely rough passage across the ocean. On Saturday afternoon she ran into a hurricane which lasted for 18 hours. The ship tossed about in the gale, and most of the pas- sengers remained in their staterooms. Dunraven and his party were the only passengers at the captain’s table at dinner on Saturday night. After the gale had passed over it was hoped that the Teutonic would get in yes— terday. When 350 miles from Sandy Hook, Captain Cameron saw a two masted schooner evidently in distress. She seem— ed to be on fire. The Teutonic left her course and made for the schooner. When they got near the vessel, those on the Teutonic saw tar bar- rels .burning on thedeck of the schooner and the crew dancing about the flames. “We don’t want assistance,” cried one of the schooner’ a crew to Captain Camer- on. ”We only wanted to wish you all a merry Christmas. ” a 1111.th nun. WEATHEB. For Three Years-A Boston Man’s: Pa Experience of Interest to Many. e' [From the Boston Globe. J In East Boston, at 172 Putnam St., resides John McQuade A pretty fair specimen of manhood in its strength is Mr. McQuade, rather above the medium height, broad shouldered and his gen- eral make up one that denotes activity. A- healthy man you would call him, and still if you had met John coming down the street at any time for some three - ,Vears back and asked him how he felt the answer would have come in prompt response, I am “under the- weather.” Most everybody uses this expression at times. It means a great many rhinos, some times ’tis a weak back, ,often a lame or aching one; perhaps a night of sleepless tossing and restless- ‘ncs's, often it may be your appetite has failed you, you feel mean, nervous, excitable, you are not well enough to do your best at anything or sick enough to go to bed. You don’ t know what ails you so you call it ”under the weather.” Let us throw a little light on the subject. The kidneys are to us what the sewers are to the city, they filter our blood. When they fail to do this properly many aches and pains follow. We are soon “under the weath- e1. ” This was how it was With Mr. McQuade. But he has at last found out how to keep the filters going Listen to what he has to say about 11: “For three or four years I have not been right. I have tried many remedies ,for my trouble but they did not help Then I heard about Doan’ 3 Kid- ’ney Pills and procured a box at the Woodbury drug store in Mavericks Sq" and of all the medicines I have ever taken nothing went right to the spot as did Doan’ s Kidney Pills. The lameness in my back has disappeared, the urinary symptoms are all gone and I feel like another man. I am back at work all right now, and I tellyou Doan’ s Kidney Pills is great medicine. I consider myself cured, and am quite Willingthat you should use my statement, I sup- pose there are many others just as I was.” Dean’s Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers, price 50 cents, mailed by Foster-Milburn 00., Buffalo, N. Y., 801:: agents for the United States. DAVID . W. RAYMOND Funeral Director 11111111111111 39 Washington Street South Norwalk Residence. Mahackemo Hotel THE NURWALK SAVINBS SOCIETY. NOBWALK, Dec. 12th. 1895. Interest at the rate of Four [4] per cent. per annum. for the current six months will be credited to depositors January lst, 1896 and paid to them on and after January 10.. By Order of Board of Directors. GEORGE E MILLER. Sec. 16121312; ,‘ To RENE—7 rooms,5'on first Mgr-gm at 23 Leonard street. Enquire rot. . I .1 n18 tf " . warranting a . OR SALE—Teachers Attention! We will give 10 per cent discount on cry when bought for classes. 0 have the humanities ”a“ he‘d-“radon" onwm AB - ram, 42 South Main Street. 11w on , . DIVIDEND" T Faz'rfleld CountyNatzonal Bank Noswanx, Conan, DEC. 23, 1895. The; Board of Directors of this . Bank have this .day declared a semi annual dividend of three (3) per cent, payable on and after January8 2, 1896. L. C. GREEN, Cashier.‘ 1011011. Board of Relief. NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Relief for the Town of Norwalk. on the assess- ment list of 1895. will meet in the Selectmen 5 office, Monday January 6th. at 2 o’clock. D. in" Wednesday evening. January 8th, at 7 o’clock; Saturday January 11th at 2 o’clock p. m.: Wed- nesday evening January 15th at 7 o’clock; Saturday January 18th at 2 o’clock p. m.: Wednesday evening January 22d. at 7 o’clock and Saturday January 25th at 2 o’clock p. m.. forthe purpose of hearing and determining an) and all appeals made to them from the doings of the Assessors. The Board of Belief will meet with the As. sessors as a. Joint Board, January 18th at 3 o clock p. m., for the purpose of, abating the polls of sick and indigent persons. B. S. KEITH. Board HENRY SEYMOUR, of JAMES M. LANE. Relief. Norwalk. Conn.. Dec. 24th, 1895. Norwalk Opera House. ONE WEEK, COMMENCING Monday, Dec. 23 ROBERT J. BARRETT ABLY SUPPORTED BY MISS SARA MONTGOMERY And a Company of rare excellence in follow- ing brilliant ‘ REPERTOIRE. Slaves of a Great City “Between Two Fires" Mistaken Identity , “Irish Doct01,” Our Re iment. 1:1 Hmralca.’ Hick’ry arm. 1 American B0111. Slavery Days, I The Bowery . PRICES. - - 100, 20c and 800 Special Matinees Christmas 'Day and Saturday Seats on Sale aDt Weed’s and Tomlinson 3 Drug Stores. Monday, ocket cut-v. NBRWILK OPERA HBIISE ONE WEEK “COMMENCING PROF. JOHN REYNOLDS FROM LONDON ENGLAND. The 61111111111111 Manuel. Lau hsble.Mystical and W ink ntertainments, comigpderfgllyfilgggg- 1111;231:3an Animal Magnetism or cats! Elec- Persons coming voluntaril fro - ience. if found susceptiblefwil £33513: tic close their eyes Without being able to open them; they be made to stammer. forget their names. laugh, dance and sing their voluntary motions will be completely con- trolled. so they cannot stand or sit. Water will be changed to wine, cofl‘ee, etc. They will be shown the Falls of Niagara, take a ride isnoa balloon and many other interesting illu- Admission 25 and 35 Cents. Tickets on Sale at Weed’s and Tomlinson’ s a rug Store. IOYTQS TH :1 ATE. Saturday, December 28 YES; The World‘s best Ballad Singer. RAYMON MOORE Is singing at every performance of THE NEwTUXEDO Supported by a brilliant company of Sinners and Comedians. QO—ARTISTs—Qo Fascinating Girls.Fetchhing Costumes, En- chanting Music.J Efieryth 1 RfiNew. Bright and Brisk. _ ILLY, Manager. rPRICES, - :50. 500 and 750 Seats-now on Sale. 3 laisted’s and Weed’s Drug me 6-8.. . norms THIATB Wednesday, January 1, I896. Special limited engagement of the Sterling Soubrette. ‘ ‘vn Miss Lillian Kennedy Supported by a. company of first-class artists. PROIUBED WITH All SPEGIAI. SGEIEIIY. Calcium Lights and Electric Effects carried especially for these productions. A Midnirhl Into! A succession of beautiful stage features Thrilling climaxes. songs and dances. A mirthful presentations whose chief ingredients are BR'IIIMGY' VIM AID SPBII'I'ITLIIIESS. ADMISSION. ~ 85c, 500 and 750 Seats now on Sale at Plaisted’s and Weeds Drug Stores. Alviays Looting Out For the People. Tlll IIIIS'I'IIN STlllllll The Crowds Tell the Slow. NOR W ALK, CONN. The Christmas Trade was a grand success. Every- body eame to see us Every body went away satisfied, and we are pleased and gratified and. heartily thank you. Now to our regular business, this week weshall continue our great. a LEAN 'OUT SALE OF Jackets and Capes. 8 OO 10 OO 12 OO ‘6 15 OO “ ' "t acketsd’a Fur Garments We shall take 25' Cents off every dollar on the price of $5 00 JACKETS WILL COST YOU $3 75 (C 6 OO " , 7 5O “ 9 OO “ 12 00 As we never carry garments over, this is a. great chance to get a. Jacket at a. very low figure.- TELEPHONE CALL, 57-4. 11303101 ‘ 3101 . Em. Main and Wall St December 30th " I. 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