: ”4-2 ' Founded in 1800.1 VOL. Xcvr—No 22 amount on. I \ Everbody Should Take Part in Its Observance. Ought Not to he Overlooked or Forgotten. . Hark. how the bells of a nation ring! Hark. how the tongues of a nation sing! Songs of no triumph, with joyous tilt, Rut saddest and tenderest songs they know Of brave young heroes. whose blood was spilt On terrible battle-fields long ago— Bells, toll ye softly, Tongues, chant ye low Of brave, young heroes of long ago! Backward the thoughts of a nation turn. Brightly the fires of memory burn On love’s own altar; while long, long years Drop swiftly away, and we, in the glow 0f fond recollection, see sadly through tears communion l' omrscomua .. The shadowy faces of long ago! Dimly before us March to and fro The forms-ofthe’h’eroes of long ago. Mother and father whose brave son died, Brother and sister and widowed bride, QComrade and friend of the blue and gray— Soldiers who fell as they faced the foe— Gather together to weep and pray For heroes they lost in the long ago! Under the mounds So green and low! Lie heroes they lost in the long ago! Flowers of springtime, so rich and rare, Showers of blossoms, so bright and fair, Roses of yellow, and pink. and red, Lillies as white as the winter’s snow Drift odorous petals above our dead— Our brave young heroes of long ago! ' Brightest and sweetest Flowers that grow Cover our heroes of long ago! After the wearisome toil'of life, After the battle and worldly strife. Past the dark tide, on whose golden sands The lights of the; heavenly harbor glow, . We’ll findithem at last, and clasp the hands 01' brave young heroes of long ago! Transfigured mortals— But we shall know Our brave, young heroes of long ago! By solemn enactment of the National Cmgress and the votes of men in both Houses who wore the blue and the gray during our four years of fratricidal war, was the morrow in: .;. r decimated as f‘Memorial'Day.” There is much in a name, but there is far more in a reverent patriotic re- membrance and observance of thi s National Memorial day. The sacred purpose of this yearly observance has been in a measure obscured as the idea and sentiment of a memorial to the Soldier dead, has been gradually ab- Borbed in that of a mere, general holi- day, for the delight and “decoration’ of the lovers of frolic and amusement among the living. 'While we would not deny all recrea- tion Or reasonable games and decorous social pleasures, to our youth of to-day, we would urge that all the people, young as well as old, should take part in spirit, if not in person, with the tot- tering remnants of the great army whose valor, secured for us all a re- united country, in doing all possible honor to America’s soldier dead. This great purpose ought not to be overlooked or forgotten. nor is it need- ful that every one in so doing, should give the day a funereal character. As we get farther away from the per- sonal memories of war times, and new generations come upon the stage of action, the element of personal lament grows naturally weaker and we come to think more of the cause for which our hero martyrs suffered and in that to find occasion for rejoicing. The evolution of Memorial Day has been and is' sure to become more and- more like that of holy days or holidays in general, such as those devoted to the commemoration of saints and martyrs. _ But while a soldier of our late war abides with us, let no patriotic heart withhold reverent homage and all honor to the silent dead who gave their Lyes .4 n Entertaining and Instmotivc Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. NORWALK, CONN. FRIDAY, MAY 231896—12 PAGES. wounufluocm. The Lightnihg,MIind and Rain Cause Considerable ‘ Damage. Staples Homestead Struck by Lightning. Early yesterday afternoon the skies became darkened by ominous looking clouds which seemed to be dodging a hurricane of wind of cyclt nic propor- tions. Places of business were so darkened that they had to be lighted by artificial means. Thoughts of the St. Louis disaster rushed to the minds of the timid and they sought what they con- sidered to be places of safety. The rain began to fall at a rather lively rate, and ladies and others who were on the street quickly hastened under cover. About half past four the rain fell in torrents and was accompan- ied by a wind that drove the rain be- fore it like chaff, sending it into every crack and crevice of the buildings 'that stood in its way. Limbs of trees were torn off, sewers choked, cellerc flooded, streets gullied, and no small amount of damage was done. The storm ceased about So’clock but the Lkies still remained overcast and portended another downfall of rain. And it came. Shortly after 11 o’clock the clouds again commenced to leak, and the skies were lighted by vivid flashes of light- ning. At 11:30 the rain again descend- ed in torrents and there was a flash of iightning followed instantly by a heavy rattle-te-bang sound of thunder. This is supposed to have been the bolt that struck the Staples residence of which mention is made below. It was fol- ' lowed by other flashes of equal vivid- ness, but at this writing it is not learned that it struck anywhere in this vicinity. The storm was also quite severe in other sections of the state. A HARBOR AVENUE HOUSE STBUOK. The Staples homestead on Harbor avenue, occupied by John Shepard and family and Charles Payne and wife, was struck by lightning between 11 and 12 o’clock last night. The bolt appar- ently entered at the southwest corner of the house which is a lean-to of brick, covered with siding. It partially ripped off one length of siding and followed along the wall until it came to a drain- pipe which it followed to an iron sink. From thence it sped to a shelf above the sink, hurled two or three lamps and several pieces of tinware onto the floor, ripped Ofi' sections of the wall and ceil- ing, and then apparentlyjumped back to the water pipe which it followed out to the street, tore it from its connection with the main and then ploughed its way up out of the ground and scooted out of sight. Mr. and Mrs. Shepard occupy a room where the sink is located, Mrs. Shepard was awake at the time and says that the flash was blinding. The noise made by the entrance of the bolt and the sound of the thunder awakened every person in the house none of whom however felt any sort of a shock, but all plainly distinguished a strong ordor of sulphur. This was to them evidence that the house had been struck and quickly dressing they proceeded to invistigate, finding things as above stated. The only sign of fire to be seen was a small blackened place on a piece of the siding. . There was as usual, a ‘ humorous side to the affair. Mr. Shepard had stepped outside of the house to make further investigation as best he could in the darkness, when he saw a man passing with a lantern. He called to him, whereupon the man started up the street at a breakneck pace, evidently very much frightened. NOTES. the heavy downpour of rain. The Pittsfield express due here at 4:30 stopped just below the tunnel and again near the Norwalk Mills to avoid striking rocks which had washed down on to the tracks from the embankment. A large section of the embankment on River street near where the turn is made to the Brady or Cross street bridge is gullied out and in its present condition is a menace to life and limb. A large apple tree south of the Mrs. Nora Mokely place on 'Harbor avenue was blown down. _ . The Town House, so called, was dela uged with water, and the plaster threat- ens to fall. ' Edward Scofield suffered the loss by drowning of forty young chicks, in the' afternoon storm. . Coroner Roach was called out of his that the Nation, might live. ‘ l’ The streets were badley damaged by. ‘a breach in the Harbor avenue water main caused by lightning. Mrs. Nora Mokely who was prostra- ted by the effects of the lightning which struck the Staples house opposite her own home, is reported as being better this afternoon. ‘ During the storm yesterday after- noon a large limb was blown from a tree on Harbor avenue near the Captain Beers place. I o»-———- He Sped Away. Groceryman Bate’s delivery horse came in for a share of public attention yesterday afternoon. While standing at the rear of the store it seemingly occurred to him that he could vary the stillness that seemed to have dropped upon business on Main street. And away he went up Clark street to Hoyt street, wrecking two wheels of the wagon to which he was atlaohed. This did not disconcert him. Regaining his bearings he shot up Hoyt street to Illain, down Main to Wall and around the corner towards the “bone of contention” betwixt the Street Railway and City, at the foot of Mill Hill, where he‘was brought to a standstill by Edward Duffey, in front of Donnell y’s grocery. The horse was led back to its starting point and acted as docile as a man ask- ing a court judge to “forgive me just this once. I didn’tmean to do wrong.” 0 Just Like Them. George Fisherman Finch and Hiram Iknowwheretheyare Davis went up to Lake Waccabuc Wednesday afternoon, and when they returned home yester- day they brought with them over 160 as fine white and yellow perch and bass as were ever hooked in any of the lakes of the state. But then, neither one of the two were ever known to go fishing and return without a good catch. A Brave Man. . Charles Finch has finally consented to umpire the base-ball game between the Hopes and Pioneers at Norwalk Park to-morrow morning, having been any more than six hours, and that four ’ accident policies would be issued in favor of his familv, at the expense of players. Her Tenth Anniversary. Juliette Riesterer celebrated her tenth birthday anniversary at her home on Harbor avenue, yesterday, -by happily entertaining. a number of her little friends. Games were played, refresh- ments partaken, and a general good time enjoyed. Juliette proved herself to be a splendid little hostess. Dr. Kennedy to the Rescue. , Miss Mary Honnecker accidentally thrust her hand through a show-case at the bakery, yesterday afternoon and re- ceived a severe cut on one of her fing- ers. Dr. J. T. Kennedy was summoned and rendered medical assistance. Collision. About noon yesterday the oyster schooner Henrietta, of Bridgeport, col- lided with the Nutmeg State in the East River and sank in a few minutes. The crew was taken off by the Nutmeg State. . Off for Southport. Young bicyclers Ralph Wade, Harry Pressey, Conrtland VanBuren, Elliott Curtis, Fred Scofield and Fred Judd propose pedaling to Sonthport on Me- morial day. At the Post Olfice. The post-office will be closed to-mor- row at 11 o’clock for the remainder of the day. The lobby will be open until 6 o’clock. There will be butone. col- lection and delivery. Misplaced Confidence. A young lady employed in Wheeler’s straw works has confidentially informed a friend that she intends to clone Mon- day.-—Hour. ' Pensions. Original—James N. 008, Norolon Heights. Original widows, etc.—Louisa Jones, Georgetown. ' .0. Nit. WhatCaptain Ike says goes—Senti- nel. SOUTH ‘an'ron. Some miscreants have broken the globes of the street lamps in front of Broker Beatty’s residents. It detected itfis liable to cost the scomps a term in jail. ° This place was visited by three show- ers yesterday. Two of them arrived in theatternodn, and a third one in the evening. All three. were welcome. as bed at 2 o’clock this [morning to mend- they Were very much needed, ‘ , assured that the game" would not last ' ' will pay you. HIT. BY I_i_l_l_T_GREA8E. Westp‘ort Woman Attacked by ' Brutal Hasband Sent to lailfor'_Sixty Days. Before Justice William Smith, in Westport, yesterday morning, Richard Downs, a human brute, was fined $7 and costs and sent to jail for 60 days, a totally inadequate penalty for a das- tardly offence. - The wretch had dashed apan of scald- ing grease at his wife and child, terri- bly burning the former, and yet he re- ceived no more severe a sentence than Justice Smith has often inflicted for simple drunkeness. Mrs. Downs’ only offence appears to be that she reproached her husband for his dissolute habits. With an oath, he seized the pan from the stove and hurled its contents at the woman and a small child she carried in her arms. '1 he baby was not injured by the flying grease, but Mrs. Downs was terribly burned. Complaint was made by a neighbor to Grand Juror Hubbell, and he at once despalched Constable Edward Allen and a physician to the scene. The doctor alleviated as well as he could, the sufferings ,,of the woman, while Con- stable Allen did his part by putting Downs under arrest. The latter seems to have brought the study of cruelty to a family to a science. On particularly cold nights, he was 'ac- customed to lock his wife and five child- ren out of dours, and nearly every day has badly beaten her. She has made numerous complaints, but woman-like, always withdrew them before he could be arrested. 4-See Hambridge’s painting, “ The Modern Jury, ” in Truth to-morrow. All trains and news-stands. WESTPORT. B. W. Wheeler’s steam launch Gem has been launched. The Y. M. Noyes family, who occu. pied the Thomas cottage on Compo street last year, have leased the Ham- mond cottage near the Beachside Inn for the summer. ‘ The program for Decoration Day is complete and embraces the decorating of the graves of Revolutibnary soldiers as well as those of the Union. The for- mer will be visited under the auspices of the D. A. R. The district schools have received their new 45-star American flags ordered by the seiectmen, and they will be dis- played to-morrow. There will, of course, be no school session that day, but the teachers will cheerfully carry out the plan to go to their respective houses for flag purposes. New CANAAN. The family of Raymond Claghorn of Philadephia are now occupying their summer home on East Avenue. A freight train will soon be a perma- ment fixture on the New Canaan branch. Much grumbling has heretofore been indulged in by the passengers on the 9 a. m. train from Stamford and the 4.05 p. in. train from here, by delay, as they have been run as “mixed,” carrying both passengers and freight. Decoration Day will be observed by a closing of all the stores. S. P. Ferris Post, G. A. 1%., preceded by the Citi- zens’ Brass Band and followed by the pupils of Center School. will match to Lake View Cemetery in the morning. Here the ritual will be recited with sing- ing by the children, accompanied by music from the band. F. M. Hawley, who lost nearly all his household effects in the fire which en- tirely consumed his home in North Stamford, was presented witha purse of ‘ nearly $100 by a few of the members of Harmony Lodge, F. A. M., as a help- ing hand in the-hour of their brother ’s misfortune. Mr. Hawley is a Past Mas- ter of the Masonic lodge. BROAD, RIVER. It is reported that Edward Burger who left his wife penniless last summer has been heard from in Los Angeles, Cal., where it is alleged he again. mar- ried without the trouble of securing a divorce, and he has deserted this- wife too. . The Latter Day Saints will hold ser- vices Sunday morning and evening in :the school house. Au'advertisement in the GAZETTE [$1.00 a Year. ’ PRICE Two CENT-S- ouonuoocco coLLAoszu .-~. Frame-Am.- A Magnificent Piano for the Most Popular School, Lodge, Society, Gilli) or File 00111.: pony in Fclrfield County. Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club 0'1: fire company? ' » . Which one has the most admirers and friends? Douhiless these questions are beyond the. power of any absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE offers an exceptional opportunity lo make the test. THE GAZETTE pro- poses to poll the votes of the people. And the voting is to have zest in it. It is made worth while to vote. There is a magnificent prize at stake. ‘ THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT‘PIANO to the school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the most votes. ,7 It' is an instrument of the very finest character It is beautiful in its workmanship, an ornament worthy of any home, and in all its musical qualities it IS unsurpassed. In every sense it is a perfect and beautiful instrument—equal to the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN GOLD. The following are the rules whlch govern the voting: _ 1—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon being good for one vote, for the school, lodge, soc1ety, club or fire com- pany the owner of the coupon may select—the blank lines in the coupon to be filled out with the name and .address. The coupon to-day is at the end of this article. , ‘ 2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3. 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County 1s eligible. ' 4—A full record of the voting will be published up to date every evening in THE GAZETTE, but votes received after _10 A. M. will not be re» corded until a day later. _ _ . 5—Coupons must be filled out in a plain handwriting, for otherwme blund- ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Blank coupons, of THE iiilowoiimfifitis THE so now lillllS. It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. _ party buying one does not get merely a handsome case He gets a thorough musical instrument. The tone of the instru ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale 13 magnificent. , . . . _ Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which Will ap- pear in THE GAZETTE daily. _.I_ NOT GOOD-AFTER JUNE 5 \ Name, il Town, BATTLE OF TIIE BALLOTS. Hope Hose Company ..... . .......................................................................... 13239 Norwalk Yacht Club .............................................................................. .13015 St. Mary’s School... ............................................................ ............ ..... 7101 Welcome Stranger Lodge... ............................................ . ..... . .............. . 1575 Center School ......................................................................... . ............... 936 Pequonock Pleasure Club.............. ..........'. ................................. . .......... . 568 Over River School ........................................................................ ... 347 Pioneer Castle.... .......................................................................... . ....... 173 T. F. E. 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