/ voluminous list of claims upon the na R' L Founded in 1800.]. .dn Entertaining and Instmctive Home Jonmal, Especmlly Devoted to Local News and Interests. ' -. VOL. Xch.—No 4. Nonwmmzam. THE FAVORITE HOME PAPER. Ildtlltllltll ll 11111111121: ltllllill Ill lflllllllfl. A Good Suggestion. Ex-Governor' Waller is named as a suitabb candidate fOr the next Vice President. A better, brighter and more popular Democrat could not be found in all this great and glorious Be- . public. But why Vice? What a grand President he would make! vv Councilman vs. Policeman. Councilman RobertPearson of South N orwalk, was appointed a special com- . mittee to investigate the police depart- ment of that city, and in his report to the council he criticised the conduct of Captain of Police Colegrove in the Wil- 3ton robbery case,incidentally remarking that the captain was lacking in wit, but recommended that he be retained in his'position. In order to substantiate Mr. Pearson’s charge of lack of wit, Captain Cole- grove yesterday published a letter in a local journal, wherein he attempts to justify himself. He not only made the matter worse, but criticise d in turn his superior for attempting to call his ofli- cial conduct into question. The captain in his communication fra nklyadmits that he was late in reach- ing the train because he waited to ride to the depot in the hotel “bus” instead of proceeding on foot, which in itself looks as though he was notvery anxious to overhaul the robbers. His statement of the time he received the telegram is also, said to be incorrect. We think that Captain Colegrove has done himself more harm by writing a letter than did the Councilman’s report, and in addition has made himself liable tolwhat is called, ‘ the grand bounce.” vv' Chicago and the Meat Business. ' Chicago is constantly adding to her lion’s gratitude. From an early period in her phenomenal career she has been the meat center of this country and a great exporter of carnivorous food to foreign lands. For many years she was content with supplying her millions of patrOns with‘salted meats, and still she transects a large business in that line. But the invention of the refrigerator car opened up a new and great field, which she promptly occupied, and for some decades past Chicago dressed beef, as well as fresh pork and mutton, has been served on most of the tables throughout the most popular sections of the United States. ’ There is, however, no limit in the ambition of the Northwestern metropo- ‘lis. In the matter of meats she brooks no rivalry and safely defies competition. She not only fills all existing wants, but with equal zeal and success, applies herself to the creation of new wants, and thereby adds new branches to the gigantic structure of her meat industry. When, as a result of various well-known causes, the supply of horses began to exceed the demand, the question of utilizing horse flesh for food was, for the first time, a topic of general dis- cussion in all parts of the United States. There were reports of establishment on the Pacific coast where horse meat was canned for export; but there seemed to be very little inclination on the part of our own people to indulge I in filly steaks, gelding roasts, stallion stews, or any other variety of equine flesh. Such was the situation, .but that phase has passed away. The enterprise of Chicago has solved the horse meat problem,. and the prediction is con- fidently made that in a few weeks, or, at most, a few months, the people of Washington and all other Eastern cities will be able to buy Chicago dressed horse in their retail markets. The plan adopted to bring about this reform was simple, but its efficacy is believed to have been demonstrated. It consist ' , ed in the creation of a local demand “‘LetrusZpOpularize horse meat ,here at ,~ home,=and.the movementwill spread,” N ORWALK CONN.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 24, 1896. was the philosophical basis of the boom. Last week an ordinance was introduced in the Chicago City Council providing for the inspection of horse meat offered for sale. It was voted dOwn on the ground that its passage would be an acknowledgment that such meat was sold in Chicago. But it will come up again and be adopted, as it ought to be. It is stated that the Chicago packers and shippers of beef unanimously" in- dorse the proposed ordinance. They say that quite a considerable local trade prevails in horse meat, and they ask that the Council shall prev1de for its sale as horse meat and not as beef. Some one who has been looking over the advertising columns of the Chicago papers has found in a single issue of one of them thirty advertisements for the purchase of “horses for killing.” In Berlin and Paris the horse meat business has attained great prominence, but the slaughter houses are under municipal regulation, and old or dis- eased animals are condemned. Chi- cago must adopt some sort of inspec- tion, that will protect the horse consum- ers. The meatof the horse is undoubted- ly wholesome food; but Chicago must not ship the sides or quarters of “old plugs ” to her Eastern patrons. Anent the above from the alert Wash- ington Post, it may be stated that dur- ing the last siege of Paris, a young American lady wrote her Norwalk friend substantially as follows:— “You will be surprised when I tell you that the only meat we have had for several days, was some “ donkey steaks" we had for our dinner to-day. Now don’t be shocked, for they were sweet, juicy and a great luxury, I can assure you.” This was from a refined and sensitive young lady and why not? No cleaner feeding animals exist than the equine race. 'l‘o-day it is reliably stated, horse meat is the chief meat food of some two Hartford, who prefer it to beef. o>———— Another Victim. That miserablespecimen of humanity always employed in their contemptible work. Their latest victim Mr. Bloom wishes the Gaznrrn to give publicity to the following. “The party who is so interested in, my family matters will confer a favor by not writing me any more anonymous letters. They would do better to save their stamps, paper, and their time, by attending to their own business, an think they will have plenty to do if they keep their own steps clean and let other people’ s family matters alone. W. H. Bnoon. ” Vv' fudge Glover’s Successor. Among those who are mentioned for prosecuting attorney, to succeed the late Judge W. B. Glover, are attorneys E. F. Hall and John C. Chamberlain of Bridgeport, M. Kenealy 'of Stamford, John H. Light and Joseph -R. Taylor of South Norwalk and John J. Walsh of this city. It is thought that Attorney John H. ceive the appointment, in which case Judge Walsh will have shown rare judgment 111 selecting so capable a gen- tleman. .- D. A. R. The board .of management of the Norwalk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet to- morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence of the Registrar Mrs. Robert Van Buren. This will be the last op- portunity for the reception of “applica- tion papers” before the Continental Congress which will occur' the latter part of next month. Potato Pancakes. Boil six medium-sized potatoes in salt- ed water until thoroughly cooked; mash them and set aside to cool ; then add three well-beaten eggs, a quart of milk and flour enough to make. a pan- cake batter. Bake quickly on a well greased griddle and serve very hot,— Ladies’ Home Journal. Farmers’ Club Meeting. .. The Greens Farms Farmers” club will meet next Monday evening at the home of Henry G. Birage and elect officers for the coining year. John H. Jen- nings is president, and while he is not seeking the honor, may succeed himself. A Missing Painter. Frank B. Skiff, a Bridgeport sign painter and decorator, has skipped destination.- hundred of the foreign population of. the anonymous letter writer is again « heard from, but then he or his ilk are Light has the inside track and will re-= without informing his creditors of hlI_ NATIONALQAPITAL The. Supply of Gold Larger -‘ Than Supposed. The House Chaplain Prays for Protefion. Gazarm’s BUREAU, l 709 Easr Cariron’Srnanr, WASHINGTON. JAN. 23d. ) The administration is congratulating itself on having drafted the new bond call on lines conforming in some meas- ure to those of a popular subscription. The responses show that the supply of gold in this country is very much larger and much more easily getable than was generally supposed. The felicitation over this showing will not be dampen- ed even if the awards next month should show that the eastern bankers, bidding as individuals, have secured a goodly proportion'of the new bonds. This feeling, of course, does not extend to the silver champions. The bimetal- lists and the populists are against the exclusive use of gold in any form in any quantity. 0 o o The President sent a message to the Senate to-day transmitting a report from the Secretary of State in response to a resolution inquiring whether nat- uralized citizens of the United States of Armenian birth are allowed to visit Turkev, and whether such naturalized citizens have the same rights and pro. tection in”Turkey as have naturalized citizens of Great Britain, France, Ger- many or Russia. ' Secretary Olney says that the Turkish government claims the right to exclude from the Ottoman ter- ritories, or to deport in case they be foundltherein,naturalizedcitizensof the “ United States of Armenian birth, who have become such naturalized citizens Without imperial consent since the year 1869.. o o 0 Despite the storm to- day, several hundred women 113%: the Universaliat church and all shim by the same motive, the desire “til ”secure equal rights before the law fOf ”women. '.The . peWs were marked ofi‘ by itfie ban- nerets, bearing the names o‘rthei’di'fi'er- ent states, for delegates we'reV‘lpresent from every one. “ Aunt Susan B.” An- thony, of course, mode the annual ad~ dress- 0 o o The time of the Senate was occupied chiefly by speech-making to-day. o o 0 At the opening of the session of the House it was agreed that when the House adjourned to-diy it be to meet on Monday. 0 O o The blind chaplain’s opening prayer in the House yesterday, smacked so strongly of “Protection” as to cause astonishment on the free-trade demo- cratic side and some surprise, if not astonishment among. republican mem- bers. It was in these wordsz—“We thank Thee, 0 God, our Father, for all the great industries connected with our nation, which give to it growth and prosperity, and we pray Thee that all these may be strengthened and extend- ed by wise measures along legitimate lines, that all who seek to earn their bread by honest industry may be thus permitted; that poverty and all the suf- fering incidental thereto may be re- moved. We askthis in Christ name.” 0 o o Ex-President Harrison was in the Supreme Court to-day as counsel in the Calafornia Irrigation cases and is to appear there again to-morrow. He looked well and was unusually affable. Lost His Overcoat. A young man named Brennan attend- ed the Pioneer Hook and Ladder ball the other night. After taking off his overcoat, he placed his overshoes in ‘ the pocket of the same, and proceeded to take part inthe dances. When he had tired of dancing and went to den his overcoat he found'it missing. The overshoes were discovered on the floor near by. solve the quest'on as to whether the coat was stolen or taken and laid “out of sight” by some practical joker. An Old Bill. The Selectmen are in' receipt of' a bill from the town of Westport for the care of a family named Britto, and be- longing in Nerwalk. The family left Westport last March or at least have not called upon that town fOr aid since that time. The bill, it is claimed, had been previously presented to the town of Norwalk for payment, but for some reason as yet unexplained had been pigeon-holed by the old board of select- men. —,Adi7ert1s§fin the ‘lGazelto.”, - ..\ He is at present trying to seen some 111 I896. Higliv'my Commissioners Starting This Year’s Work. The'state highway commissioners are sending out to selectmen of the various towns blankapplications for the state appropriation for 1896 with a pamphlet “communication” of instructions and advice. In the pamphlet the commis- ‘sioners say:— The commissioners will not commence to make allotments to the several towns until early in March and we would ear- nestly ask towns that intend to apply to hold their town meetings as ,soon as possible, as considerable time is taken up by the engineers in making surveys, and also by the commissioners in cor- resting specifications and approving plans, after which two weeks will .be used by the selectmen, made necessary by the law in advertising for bids. The commissioners desire to commence work, starting as early in the spring as the weather will permit, so as to com- plete the roads before the cold Weather sets in. The commission will have the same amount of money to use this year as last, namely, 375,000 on behalf of the state, and $75,000 on the part of the county. All the money at our disposal was used last year and from present in- dications all will be used this year, al- though the amount we have to allot is small in comparison to the necessities of the work, it achieved wonderful and hopeful results, and the benefit to the several towns is immeasurable. O. Obituary. M33. THADDEUS CRANE. From the delightful Thaddeus Crane hearthstone in Somers, N. Y., one of last, its flight to Paradise. dens Crane belonged to the old We‘- chester Bailey family. She was educa- ted at St. Mary’s Hall, Burlington, N. J. ., rn 1 after graduation married into a ,family of far and wide reputatiOn, the welcome visits of the members of which to the hospitable John Lounsbury and Morgan smith Winnipauk homes were .social events in gone days. The mind- and manner charms of the deceased endeared her to a very large circle of friends while her christian graces and character were of the highest quality. She was in' her parish church on Trinity Sunday, 1873, when the messenger. from Norwalli arrived bearing the crushing intelligence that her bright, beautiful and beloved son Willie had with two companions been drowned, the evening before, in Norwalk harbor. The blow was a terrible one but the bereavement was borne with Wonderful christian resignation. The church and the world will sadly miss such a best one, but Heaven gains what earth has lost. The funeral will be attended from St. Luke’s church, Somers, to-morrow, Saturday afternoon, at half-past one:e’clock. Annual Meeting. ' The annualmeeting of the Congre- gational church was held last evening, and was well attended. The following. Officers were elected: A. B. Hill, Clerk; E. L. Boyer, Treas- urer; William A. Curtis, Auditor; Miss Georgie Taylor, Parish Missionary; the former board of deacons were elected. In the Sunday-school department the following Officers were re-elected: Su- perintendent, C. Eversley Curtis; As- sistant Superintendent, James Wallace Marvin; Associate Superintendent, Miss Charlotte E. Raymond; Treasurer, Frank J. Curtis; Secretary J. Wallace Marvin; Librarian, A. J. Meeker; Choirester, Charles A. ”Tucker. , Mrs. A. B. Hill, read an interesting report of the work accomplished by the Ladies’ association and . the King’s Daughters. Mrs. E. L. Ely also gave an excellent report of what had been done by the Y. P. S. C. E. . Andrew Heath, representing 'the J un- ior' Endeavor and Prudential commit- tees presented a flattering report from both of the above branches engaged in church work. The meeting was as a whole, of great interest, and the reports showed marked advancement in the cause of the church and society. v—CQO A Sad Errand. Mrs. George W. Raymond went to Bidgefield this morning, to attend the funeral of her uncle William Jones who died in that place on Wednesday. aged 81 years. Mrs. Raymond’s mother, a sister Of-the deceased, is living in! New Canaan, at the advanced age of- 91 years. She is the only surviving mom- of a family of thirteen children. v'v —The young ladies of the T. G. L. C. 'know howto make choice _cake. You can purchase some by going to Dr. Gregory’ :1 on Saturday afternooin t ' .. 222 the purest of spirits took, night befol‘nsfvfg Mrs. Thad- i" " BETHEL’S Bu: BLAZE. The Old Willows Hat Factory Burned to the Ground. . Two Hundred People Thrown Out of Work. The village of Bethel was the scene of the greatest excitement at an early hour this. morning, caused by oneof the largest confiagrations which has ever taken place within its borders. At that hour fire was discovered in the three- story frame building known as the Wil- lows hat factory. The .factory was a frame building, three stories high and 125 feet by 40 feet, fronting on South street. It had been standing'betweenv thirty-and forty years and when built was the most ex- tensive hat factory in the state. It was operated by the young firm of Gorman, Wixted 8: Crowe and the blow will be a serious one to them. The fire broke out about 12:30 o’clock and the building was almost burned to the ground before the-local fire depart- ment reached the scene: The capacity of the factory was about five hundred dozen hats a day, and two hundred peo- ple will be thrown out of employment by its destruction, and the fire will sad- ly cripple the industries of the town. estimated to be $25,000, with only a partial insurance: The conflagratlon lighted up the heav- ens for miles around and was plainly seen in this city by several who were up at that time. At Danburya large num- ber of people drove down to Bethel to assist the firemen and citizens in fight. ing the fire. "0.. Poverty Party. The colored people held a poverty party at the home“ Mrs. George Pa“- terson, on Franklin street South Nor- walk, last night, for the benefit of the ChristainEndeavor society of the A. M».'E. church of this city. There were about fifty present, in costumes that would make the oldest? tramp in the business ashamed of himseif. A sup- por'wasserved, old. newspapers being used for table covers, and candles stuck to pieces of wood served to give what light there was on the festal board. Johnny Taylor with a pair of patched red flannel underdrawers and a coat of vari-colored and, patches too numerous to mention, wbn‘ the first prize, an onion, for being the most poverty- stricken looking colored person present and Mrs. John Weston of Clay street flannel, bed ticking, etc. and a shawl that had the appearance of having been used as a mop, secured the “lady’s prize, a herring. Four of the company who had done their prettiest to appear in disreputable looking costumes, were fined fifteen cents each for being to peacockishly dressed. Games of va- rious kinds were indulged in and all present enjoyed themselves. ~———<+>—— 0f Wonderful Value, and Free. Tired bodies, pale and sunken cheeks, haggard eyes, sleepless nights and weak nerves, are ruining our lives and kill- ing our people. N o wonder these poor sufferers bless Dr. Greene for his great offer. He isthe most successful spe- cialist in caring nervous and chronic diseases, and the discoverer of that wonderful medicine, Dr. Greene’s Ner- vura blood and nerve remedy. He has established a system of letter corres- pondence at his office, 35 West 14th St. , New York City by which all can write him about their complaints, and by mentioning the symptoms they suffer from and telling him how they feel, they will receive an answer from him, free Of charge, giving a complete descrip- tion of their case and telling just what ails them. He gives most careful ' attention to every letter, tells just what to do to be cured perfectly and peman- eiitly, and makes all understand exact- ly what their complaint is. And all this costs nothing. No journey to the City, no doctor’s fee, the best medical advice and consultation in the world, and nothing to pay. The doctor makes a specialty of treating patients through latter cOrrepondence, and it is success- ful. Write him at once reader, and you will almost certainly be made strong and well. ‘ _‘A' To Pilot a March. Captain William H. Bouton of the propeller “City of 'Nowwalk” will “pi- lot” the grand march in the Masters and Pilots’ association dance in Lex ington hall,'N, Y., to-night. Will Go to Win. wilhgo to Bridgeport on Tuesday nex- and try conclusions with the players of that city. ‘ i The loss on the building and stock is , with a combination dress of calico, 811k“. 21 number of Norwalk chess players ‘ PRICE TWO CENTS FRED MGGIRR WINS. ——-—_ Bests Charlie Matthews, of Dantury, in Eight Hounds. Fred McGirr of Bridgeport, and Charlie Matthews, of Danbury, met near Hartford last night in a fistio con"- test, for a purse of $50 to be awarded to ‘ the winner of the decision at the end of eight rounds. The fight was in private only a limited number of the friends of the contestants being allowed to wit- ness it. . Both men weighed in at 125 pounds, and the physical condition of each Was about even with that of the other. Mc- Girr did all the leading, MattheWs aet- ing on the defensive. . The fight was merely an exhibition of sparring until the fifth round, when McGirr went in to do his man. In this round he scored first blood and three knock-downs. On [$1.00 a Year. ‘ ' the third knock-down Matthews was , only saved by the call of time, eight seconds having elapsed when the bell rang. The fight continued to McGirr’s ad- vantage until the end of eighth round, when McGirr being in good condition and Matthews being very weak, the de- cision was awarded to McGirr. McGirr was handled by Jack McGirr, Harry Betty and William Miller of Bridgeport. In Matthews’ corner were Con Scully and Johnnie Morelock of Danbury. At Opera House, to- night, McGirr will I meet Max Haugh of New York, in a three round contest. Haugh was re- cently awarded the feather weight championship of the Empire Athletic club, and is second to none in his class. A good contestiis expected. —-——~-—~—-—-< .- AI‘I‘AIRS IN THE TBANSVAAL. An Appeal For Aid For Hammond, the American Now In Pretoria Jail. NEW YORK, J.an 24. ——T11c following cable dispatch, dated Newcastle, Natal was received at San Francisco today by Judge Crosswcll, and forwsfldcd at once to Secretary of State Olney: ' “Exert your influence to help Ham- mond. He is.conflned with 60 of us in Pretoria jail. He has been taken as one of the ringleaders, and unless some radical measures are taken by our government- he will be made to suffer for the sins of others .. for which he is no way responsible. “CURTIS.” The sender is Mr. Joseph Story Curtis, son of the late George Ticknor Curtis of this city, who is a well known mining en- gineer and prospector in the Transvaal and a man of influence among the Ameri- can residents. A dispatch today from Johannesburg says that all the Americans who were re- cently taken prisoneis by the Boers have been released except John Hay 5 Hammond mentioned in the urgent message of Mr. Curtis to Judge Cree swell. It is e'v-ldent therefOic that at the time Mr. Curt-is sent it he and his friends were still deprived of their liberty. They have probably all been released on bail to upper 1r for trial on April 21. A reassuring iiicssngc comes from Presi- dent Kruger to The Morning Journal, which had addressed a message of inquiry to the president about the status of the American prisoners and their fate. Presi- dent Kruger replied: , “Americans are in no danger whatever. They enjoy full protection of law like any other foreigners, therefore no need o‘f pro- tection from outside against any illegal or revolutionary inov cmcnts. Even if such protection against rev olutioiiists were ncc cssary, which is not so, the Americans are capable of taking care of themseh es. “The government regrets deeply that While almost all the Ameiicans took the side of order and law a very few of them have joined the revolutionary so called reform committee. “These, together with a. majority, mostly British, will be tried according to law, and justice will be done all concerned Without respect of nationality.” Brazil's Denial. LONDON, Jan. 24.——Tl1e Brazilian lega- tion in this city has made public the fol- lowing dispatch, ‘reccivcd from the Brazil- ian government: ‘Thc Brazilian govern- ment denies Officially the 1eports spread in Europe during the past few days. The relations of the Brazili. .11 government with the minister of Great Britain are of .1 friendly character, and the claims of" Italy are‘in course of settlement.” Fighting the Liquor Traffic. COLUMBUS, 0., Jan. 04. ——It is optional with Ohio townships whether they have saloons. ' A bill is pending in the legisla— ture to extend local option to counties, city wards and incmporated villages. great throng of people in Ohio, Dled by Bishop Watterson of the Catholic church and all of the Protestant denominations, are here to urge the bill. Good News For Cyclists. ALBANY, Jan. 24.-—In the assembly to- day Mr. Armstrong (Rep. , Monroe) in- troduced the League of American Wheel- men’ s bicycle baggage bill. It provides that bicycles shall be deemed baggage, and that owners of wheels shall not be compelled to cover or crate them. requiring the signing of a. release is cut out. - . M Utah’s New Senators. SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 24. —The legis- lature, in joint session, elected C. F. Can- non and Arthur Brown to the United States senate, and they left for Washington today. France Has. Madagascar. clared a French possession. ., ‘ iv A . The Option clause ' PARIS, Jan. 24. —It was announced to I. day that by the terms of a treaty signed '. ' Jan 18 the island of Madagascar is do '
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