Founded in 1800.] VOL: XCVI.—No 27 YACHT not wms. The Gazette’s Handsome Piano Goes to The Hickory Blufi‘cluh House. Defeated Hope Hose by 8,2" Votes. The contest for the EVENINGGAZETTE’S handsome $400 piano, manufactured by Schleicher & Sons, the celebrated piano makers of Stamford, closed at 9 o’clock last evening, and the counters, Captain J. B. Costello, representing Hope Hose, Dr. J. T. Kennedy, the Yacht Club, and W. A. Coley, the GAZETTE, began the task of counting the pile of ballots handed in. The result of their labors disclosed the fact that the Norwalk Yacht Club had 24,428 votes, and Hope Hose Com- pany, the next principal contestant, 16,217, making the Yacht Club the win- ner of the piano by 8,211 votes. The official count is as follows: Norwalk Yacht Club, 24,428 Hope Hose, 16,217 St. Mary’s School, 7,101 Welcome Stranger Lodge, 1,576 Center School, 936 Pequonock Pleasure Club, 568 Over River School, 347 Pioneer Castle, 173 T. F. E. Club, _ 70 Arion Singing Society, 60 T. G. L. C., 40 Norwalk Liederkranz, 24 Sword Fish Club, ~ 23 Lincoln Council, t2 I I U, The Central Club, 16 East Norwalk School, 13 Compo Engine 00., Westport, 10 Bishop McMahon Council, 10 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, 4 Catholic Union Council, ‘ Uncas Tribe, Knob Outing Club, Pine Ledge Club, ' S. S. Club. Phoenix Engine Company, Fire Police, S. N. The vote rivalry has been in all re- spects, fairly and good naturedly waged between the leading contestants. Our uptown people in the main, seemed to take but a languid interest in the suc- cess of one of their best deserving volunteer fire companies as compared to the spirit shown at South Norwalk, This is not as creditable to our uptown local public spirit as we wish it might have been. At the last. of the contest, as we are informed, the ladies at South Norwalk got up “ballot cutting bees” in aid of their Yacht Club, and met around at each others houses, thus ren- dering the Yacht Club essential aid, while enjoying afternoons and evenings . of social chit-chat. Such local unity, enterprise and enthusiasm, is most ad- mirable and worthy of all praise, where- ever it is exhibited in any good cause. If the GAZETTE had any wish in the matter it was that the beautiful instru- ment might have graced the parlors of Hope Hose company. Now a word to the gossipers and evil minded people of Norwalk, who, from the commencement of the contest, have gone about imparting the information that a certain contestant would win be- cause an attache of the GAZETTE was a member of the contesting organiza- tion. To them, aim-«uh they are un- worthy of notice and ti o densely ignor- ant to believe good of any one, we de- sire to say that not a ballott was con- tributed from this allies to thatcontest- ant and not apaper given them that was not paid for. Furthermore, from the day the result of each day’s ballot was removed from the columns of the GA- ZETTE, not a vote was received from any contestant until last evening when they were handed in by members of the several organizations. In conclusion, we would, say to all such slanderers, that the GAZETTE is not engaged in giving away pianos for glory and is not idiotic enough to seek to win popular favor by dishonorable practices. A Rare Treat. Messrs. Hamilton & Wright have ar- ranged for a fine exhibition of trotting and bicycle racing at the Fair grounds on July 11th.. The affair is for the benefit of the hospital fund, and ought to draw a large crowd. Among the at- . tractions will be a trot by E. C. Bed- ford’s span “Black Eyed” record 2:17 and Gillette, 2,11%, also Wanda, 2:37; There will be a bicycle race the entries for which will close at George Allen’s store on Main street this evening. Bicycle Drawing. The drawing for the Boston Store bicycle will take place this evening. The enterprise of the firm in giving away bicycle to its patrons is apprecia- ted and much interest is centered in the drawing. Every purchaser stands an equal chance of .~ winning the valuable . prize. ——Advertise in the GAZETTE. HIOIOIONODC» .4 n Entertaining and I nstractive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Lc cal News . and Interests. NORWALK, CONN.. FRIDAY. JULY 3. 1896—12 PAGES. JOHN FEER_IS_’ DEATH. Medical Examiner French Ren- ders His Verdict. Finds the Deceased Alone to Blame. Medical-examiner William E. French rendered a verdict of accidental death in the case of John Ferris of South Norwalk who was struck by the Boston express at Darien, yesterday afternoon, and of which fatality, brief mention was then made in these columns. The coroner finds no one responsible except the deceased who was walking on the track outside the fence which is built to prote'. people from getting on the express track. ' Mr. Ferris who was 91 years old, and whose hearing was defective, attempted to cross from one side of the station to the other, and while on the east-bound express track he was struck by the Bos- ton express, which was moving at a high rate of speed. His head was com- pletely severed from the trunk, his shoulder and both legs were broken and the body was otherwise mangled. The crowd on the station platform had shouted an alarm to Mr. Ferris, but he did not hear it, and the shriek of the locomotive whistle also failed to warn him in time of his danger. The remains were removed to the station, and the medical examiner sum- moned. Ex-Senator John H. Ferris of . South Norwalk, who is a nephew of the deceased, was immediately notified, and went on the first train to take charge of the remains. The latter were prepared for removal to South Norwalk, where the elder Mr. Ferris had been living, and were taken there on a late afternoon train. John Ferris was well known through- out Fairfield county. He was 91 years of age. and a bachelor. He was wealthy and owned considerable valuable real estate, stock in the Consolidated rail- road and in seevral sailing vessels. Of- late he had been residing in South Nor- walk, ~ THE cAsE OPENED. Mrs. Andernon Being Tried on the Charge of Manslaughter. s . The case of the State vs. Mrs. Anna Anderson, who is charged with man- slaughter, was opened at the Town Court room, this morning, before Judge Hubbellu The details leading up to the case have previously been published in these columns. Mrs. Anderson, it is alleged, was through negligence,the cause of the death of a colored child placed under her care. ~ J Attorney E. M. Lockwood appeared for the defense and Attorney H. Whit- more Gregory for the State. ‘ The only witnesses examined were Drs. Dexter Hitchcock and A. II. Bald- win, who appeared for the State. At noon the case was adjourned until 1:30 o’clock this afternoon. The Happy Family. Yesterday’s Courant offers the follow- ing consoling suggestions to its politi- cal friends, the enemy: “The Hon. Alexander Troup starts for, Chicago to-day. The steering com- mittee of the silver men, Senators Har- ris, Turpie and Cockerell, have called a conference for Saturday, and his presence is desired. He thinks the conference will decide to smash both the unit rule and the two-thirds rule if they give any serious trouble. He thinks there’s a lot of “silver senti- ment” right here in Connecticut. He is getting letters every day, he says, from democrats—prominent democrats, too—who are now as good silver men as he is. He names only three, ex- Sherifi' Christian SwartZ of Fairfield county, exMayor Patrick Coughlan of Bridgeport and C. B. Montgomery of Plainfield, but he says there are plenty more in Meriden, Naugatuck, Water- bury and Bristol. He advises the other sort of democrats to be getting ready to get out. “I see no other recourse for gold men in the democratic party,” he says, "except to vote for McKinley. He is the gold candidate.” ' World’s Record for Hose Team. Oriole Hose company’s running team at Bar Harbor, Maine, yesterday after- noon broke the world’s record for a hose-team race, running 1,300 feet, lay- ing hose, breaking coupling, in 1 minute 1 second, at the Centennial meet. The Senator Hale team of' Ellsworth was second, in 1:04 3-5; Orono of Orono third, 1 minute 5 seconds. ‘ 747 An advertisement in the GAZETTE will pay you. . First M. E. church, Bridgeport, Will FEWERilIlENSES. But the Receipts Increased Dver Last Year. Norwalk’s Treasury Enriched $2,3I4.20. The county commissioners have just completed their annual report in rela- tion to the issuance of licenses. The report is very complete and reflects credit upon the present board. Al- though fewer licenses were granted this year than that of last, the gain is over $34,000. Part of this is of course due to the increase in the license fee from $400 to $450 but about $8,000, of the in- crease is due to the careful manage- ment of the commissioners in issuing the right licenses in the right places. The report in relation to the amounts furnished to the various towns, discloses that there has been a slight gain to the advantage of all towns. In 1885 Bridge- port received $104,102.90, while this year the amount is increased to 8120,- 811.50; Stamford received $21,100.40, this year, $25,939.75; Norwalk, $21,692,- 30, this year,$24,006.50; Danbury, $18,- 616.20, this year, $23,522; Greenwich, $8,661.15, this year, $9,120; Newtown, 32,778, this year, $5,177.50; Huntington, 32,280, this year, $2,128; Fairfield, $1,- 550.40, this year, $2,038 70; Stratford, 8719.50. this aear, $1,429.75; New Ca- naan, $546.25, this year, $1,054.50; Darien, $332.50, this year, $1,007. Brookfield, 3190, this year, $285; Bethe], —. this year, $19; Westport, $3,657.50, this year, $11.40,for drugs, no licenses granted: Ridgefield, —. this year, $9.50; Trumbull, —, this year, 39.50. The total number of licenses granted last year in the county was 722 against 647 this year. The total amount re- ceived for the licenses last year was $193,654; $9,687.70 was paid into the county treasury and $18,971.30 went into the treasuries of the respective towns. The present report, however, shows that during the year just closed there was $227,968 received for licenses. Of this amount $11,398.40 was paid into the county treasury and $216,569.60 was paid over to the towns. This shows a gain of about $34,000 over that of last. year, with some 80 less licenses. The difference in the increase of the license, eats up about $26,000 of this amount and the remaining $8,000 was secured by the goodjudgment of the commis- sioners. l. Burr Betts Dead. Jonathan Burr Betts died at his home on Wall street, this city, at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon. 0 At the Churches. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.— Morning; services on Sunday will be devoted to Holy Communion and Re- ception of members. In the evening there will be a Patriotic Service with special music by the choir, singing by the male Quartette and a sermon by the Pastor, Rev. Thomas K. Noble on “The American Doctrine of Free Speech'” METHODIST CHURCH,—-A. H. Wyatt pastor. Morning service at 10:30. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Evening service at 7:30. Preaching by the pastor. Theme “The Life of Har- riet Beecher Stowe and the effect of Uncle Tom’s Cabin upon the Nation.” This will be a Patriotic service with special music by the choir. Woman’s Club Outing. The annual luncheon of the Woman’s Club took place yesterday at the Club. The perfect day was typical of the occa- sion and every one present enjoyed it to the utmost. A dainty collation was followed by a light and entertaining program which included several letters from both real and imaginary cor- respondents Stories and humorous read ings added interest and merriment to the exercises. Altogether the occasion proved one of the most enjoyable out- ing days in the experience of the club. Dr. Pullman Resigns. Dr. Joseph'Pullman, pastor of the retire from his church in that city at the end of the present conference year. He says he has suffered from rheuma- tism since four years ago and his phy- sician decides that he must get away from the seashore. Are in Readiness. Chief Engineer Prowitt has taken all precaution and will have everything in readiness for the prompt appearance of the fire department in response to any alarm of fire and will “be awake all night and on hand”for any emergency, to-night. . ‘ HE WANIFIl BLOOD. lames Farley Chases His Em- ployer With a Pitch- fork. Assaults hirs. Miller With His Fist. James Farley for some months past has been emyloyed by Jacob Miller at Wilton. Yesterday afternoon he be- came angry at Miller’s wife and struck her in the face with his fist. Miller came to the rescue of his wife whereupon Farley turned upon him and grabbing up a pitchfork chased his employer into and around the barn, across the yard and out into the street. Seeing that his life was threatened if he coped with the enraged man, Miller secured the services of Constable Mor- ris Buttery who placed the fellow under arrest, and brought him to this city where he was placed in the station- house. ‘ In the meantime Mrs. Miller had es- caped into the house and locked the doors. Before Farley left with the officer Miller discharged him and paid him the amount of wages due. This morning, Farley was taken to Wilton by Constable Buttery, where Justice Rose of this city held court, and Farley was put to plea. Base Ball. Lovers of base ball are reminded that two good games are scheduled for to- morrow at Norwalk Park. One in the morning, the other in the afternoon. It is expected that Stamford will bring a strong team and exciting games are expected. WIETON. Jennie Josephs a domestic in the em- ploy of Charles W. Horton, was taken with a fit of jealous rage on Wednesday and going out into the yard burned up a. portion of her clothing-and then left town. She has since been seen in Ner- walk by a resident of this place. A Fourth of July picnic for the bene- fit of St. Matthew’s church will be held at Folsom’s, to-morrow. An old house belonging to and oc- cupied by George A. Brown, was burned to the ground at an early hour Thursday morning, together with its contents. Brown was the only occu- pant and barely escaped with his life. There was an insurance of 8500 on the house placed with a Norwalk agency. The fire was of incendiary origin, and Brown suspects a neighbor of setting the blaze. O _ wssrroaT. The funeral of the late William Ry Macready will be held from his late home this Friday afternoon. The Rev. Mr.Mackenzie of Memorial church,will ofiiciate. The burial will be in a vault in Christ ceurch cemetery. . Assumption church will begin to- night in National hall its annual festi- val, and be continued to-morrow night. There is some talk about asking the Choral society management to un- dertake to produce "Pinafore.” BROAD RIVER. Amoonlight social was held at the Jiomé ‘of Fred Fiedler last evening which was attended by a large number of lovers of terpsichore. There was good music and the dancing was kept up until a late hour. There will be a reunion of the St. John family at Giles St. John’s to- morrow. NEWDANAAN. —‘_ Mr. Edwin Hoyt,the well known tree culturist,returned to-day from a'visit at East Hampton, L. I. where he has been visiting his daughter, Miss Fanny L. Hoyt, who is sketching under the in- struction of the celebrated artist, Mose- ler. pils for several months. AA Shot by the Chief. A white bull dog was shot on Clark street yesterday afternoon, by Chief Bradley. One side of the animal’s head was badly lacerated and one leg was broken. The canine had to all appear- ances ran up against a larger, more powerful and better fighter. The chief was unable to find an owner for the ca- .nine and dispatched it with a revolver. ‘YV If you have anything to sell try an advertisemhnt in our columns. A word to the wise, etc. Miss Hoyt has been one of his pué' . RECENT DEATHS. Well Known Persons Who Have Passed Away This Week. JOHN FERRIS, The shocking accident, resulting in the death of John Ferris, fully record- ed, these columns yesterday, has re- -moved a well known and unique person- ality from our midst. He reached his 91st year on the 23d of June last, yet he was as vigorous as most men of fifty. A half century and mere ago, he was a noted teacher at South Norwalk and many of Norwalk-‘s grandfathers and grandmothers of to-day, were his pupils. _ He never married and lived a quiet and extremely frugal and prop- erty accumulating life. He amassed a large property, which is likely to be of benefit to a large number of heirs. He was an uncle of Senator John H. Ferris and leaves two brothers who reside at Bowayton. His funeral is to take place from the residence of Mrs. Wm. H. Ferris, at 3 o’clock on Sunday after- noon. ISAAC HOLLISTER HALL. Dr. Isaac H. Hall died at noon yester- day at his home in Mount Vernon after a painful illness of six weeks. He was the son of the late Edwin Hall, D.D.,who for so many years was pastor. of the First Congregational church here in Norwalk and who at the time of his death, was president of the Theological Seminary at Auburn, N. Y. Dr. Isaac H. Hall was graduated from Hamilton College with high rank in scholarship in 1859. He wasa member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He was graduated also fromlthe Columbia College Law School in 1865. He was admitted to the bar and practised law in New York city from 1864 to 1875. He became an as- sociate editor of the Independent in 1875. In the latter part of the same year he went to Beirut as a professor in the Syrian Protestant College, where he remained for two years, passing much of his time in Cyprus. Between 1877 and 1884 he was actively engaged on the stafi of the Sunday School Times in Philadelphia, to which he continued to contribute articles frequently up to the time of his death. In 1884 he be- came associated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, of which he was Curator when he died. His published work is scattered through the publications of the societies to which he belonged. He had written widely read articles upon Greek, Phoenician, Himyaratic and Cypriots inscriptions. As an Oriental scholar he Was in the first rank. In 1876 he discovered at Beirut a Syriac manuscript of the Gospels and most of the Epistles. He was the original decipherer of Cypriots inscriptions and considered an authority on ancient hieroglyphics and manuscripts. He always read his Bible in Greek, preferring it to English. He was recognized as the greatest modern Syriac authority. He leaves a wife and three daughters. His malady was cancer. During the last summer, in company wlth his brother Lyman, he paid a visit to the GAZETTE office, to the columns of which both his father and himself had been liberal and welcome contributors. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE. Extreme simplicity fittingly char. acterized the funeral services in the home of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, at Hartford at 5 o’clock last evening. There was no display of any kind. The casket was covered with pearl gray broadcloth and bore the simple in- scription “Harriet Beecher Stowe. Born June 14, 1811; died July 1, 1896." Just as the services were about to be- gin, a plainly dressed colored woman was ushered in and stood for some time looking into the face so long to be re- membered by her race. The incident deeply impressed all those present. There were present as a delegation from Plymouth church, Brooklyn, the Rev. Charles T. Weitzel, .assistant of Dr. Lyman Abbott, who is now in Eu- rope, and Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher. The Rev. Samuel Scoville, of Stamford son-in-law of Henry Ward Beecher, and Mrs. H. H. Knapp, of Bridgeport, were the other out-of-town people in at- tendance. Scripture was read by the Rev. Jo- seph Twichell, of the Asylum Avenue Congregational church. The Episcopal service was then read by the Rev. Fran- cis Goo’dwin, Mrs. Stowe having latter- ly attended the Episcopal church with her daughter. A hymn; written by Mrs. Stowe, “The Other World,” was sung by a qua'rtette. Her remains are to be taken to An- dover to-day and laid beside her hus- band in the cemetery near the Theo- logical Seminary, where so many happy years of their married life were passed. ——See “The Yale-Henley Crew” Cen- trepage, by Jay Hambidge, in Truth to- morrow. All trains and news-stands. "PRICE Two CENTS ‘ f DON’T MISS THEM. The Latest meceived Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For his People. 101: sun. , 0R SALE—Benedict. Norwalk, newsdeal" er. is selling an excellent Fountain Pen and Holder for 25c. Call and see it. j12tf QR SALE—About sixty feet of wrou ht F iron Area Grating. Apply at this omcg. WANTED. WANTED—Girl for general housework in a small family. Apply at this office. WAETED—By women. each with an in- fant or young child. Situations in the country ( eneral housework. plain cooking, etc.) Smal wages expected. Railroad fare paid by Association. Apply State Charriies AfiiyAssociation, 105 East 22d Street, New York . 330 31; L08 1'. ‘ OST—A Reporter’s note book and fountain pen. * Owner 5 card in book. Finder will confer a favor by ieavmg at this office. OST.--_At or near Ri‘dgefie'd, on Saturday evening, a wheelman's underwear. of small value. tied up in wrapping paper. The finder will be suitably rewarded by sending same to the GAZETTE office, Norwalk, tf DISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Probate Court June leth, A. D., 1896. Estate otGEoRGE A. ScorIELo, late of Nor- walk, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, Within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to ' said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to HOMER MERRILL. Executor. ISTRICT of Norwalk,‘ ss. Probate Court. July‘sd. A. D.. 1896. . _ state of WILLIAM CHURCH, late of Norwalk, in said District. deceased. The Court of. Probate for the District of Norwalk, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereoffor the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to. present. their accounts, roperly attested, Within said time will be ebarred a recovery. All persons indebted to- said estate are reguested to make immediate payment to ‘ CHARLES E. CHURCH, Administrator. July 3d, A. D.. 1896. state of EnIzABETn Cannon late of Nor— walk, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District N orwalk hath limited and allowed 'six mont from the date hereof _for the creditors of saix estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to_ Eresent their accounts, groperly attested, Wit in said time, will be charred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to CHARLES E. CHURCH, Administrator. Fourth or July , NEE Liflnse is hereby given to ' all persons to discharge fire- arms and fire-works within the city limits, between the hours of 4 o’clock a. m., and 11 o’clock p. m., on the 4th » . day of July, 1696. Any person discharging any fire-arms or exploding or burn- any fireworks at any other time within said city, will be prosecuted according to law. Dated at the City of Nor- walk, July 3d, 1896. ARTHUR C. WHEELER, Mayor. Passenger Steamboat NEW TioaK, 2—DAYS ONLY—2 rmoiv. JIILY so. QISTRICT of Norwalk, ss. Probate Court, MONDAY. JULY a. sinner “Isiah." WILL LEAVE So. NOrwalk, (both days)......7:30 A. M. RETURNING LEAVE NEW Toni: ' - Beekman Street....... ...........2:00 P. M. East 31st Street......... ............ 2:20 P. M. SINGLE'FARE 40c, EXBIIRSIOI 10c.
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