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VOL._XCVI.—NO 39
.4 n Entertaining and I nstractive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests.
NORWALK, CONN.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 25, 1896.—~12 PAGEs.
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PeIcETWO CENT ~
MAKES-Atonrissmn
Charles Thompson Confesses
to Having Stolen Mrs. E. H.
Hotchkiss’ Diamonds.
Iewels Pawned in New York and .Boston.
As published exclusively in the GA-
ZETTE yesterday, Charles Thompson, a
young colored boy of this city, was ar-
rested in Worcester, Mass. on the
charge of stealing several hundred dot.-
lar’s worth of diamonds from Mrs. E.
Hubbell Hotchkiss, of Arch street.
A telegram was received by Captain
Dann announcing the arrest and he left
'for Worcester at once, and returned
this morning with young Thompson.
He was also accompanied by Robert
Whittlesey, another colored boy of this
city, who was found with Thompson in
Worcester, and who it appears has been
his companion ever since he left town
last week.
Thompson was employed by Mrs.
Hotchkiss in cleaning ,up about her
Arch street house. On Wednesday last
he was discharged and on Thursday
left town with Whittlesey, going to
New Haven, Boston and Worcester
where he was arrested.
Shortly after Thompson left, Mrs.
Hotchkiss discovered that two diamond
earrings, a diamond brooch, and two
diamond studs were missing.
Mr. Hotchkiss reported the loss to
‘ Captain Dann on Sunday last and also
reported to him his suspicions of young
Thompson. When Captain Dann at-
tempted to find Thompson he learned
for the first time that he had left town.
By keeping the matter quiet Captain
Dann learned that Thompson’s mother
had mailed a letter to him on Tuesday,
addressed to Worcester, Mass.
As soon as this was known Mrs.
Hotchkiss’ brother, Mr. W. C. J essup,
went to Worcester where he saw
Thompson on the street and had him
arrested.
This morning Thompson Was brought
to Attorney E. M. Lookwood’s ofi‘ice
where he at first indignantly denied his
guilt, but after a short time confessed
and said that he had pawned part of the
diamonds in New York and part in
Boston and had spent the money.
It was the intention to have given
Thompson a hearing this afternoon,
and he had engaged Attorney George
A. Honnecker to depend him, but since
making a clean breast of the robbery
Mr. Honnecker’s services have been
dispensed with and Thompson will not
be tried until the diamonds are se-
cured, be having gone with Mr. Jessup
to the pawn shops where he pledged
them.
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Death of Mrs. William Adams.
’Rachel Caroline, wife of William
Adams died at her home on Water
street, yesterday afternoon aged about
36 years. She was born in Wilton and
her maiden name was Fox. At the age
of fourteen years she was married to
James W. Smith, whom .for good and
Infficient cause she refused to live with
some years since. F .. a lung time she
has been recogniZed as the wife of
Mr. Adams who provrded for the wants
of herself and mother. She had been
ill for several weeks but being a woman
of robust constitution it was thought
that she would “pull through all right.”
She had many friends who will regret
to learn of her death. There was an
insurance of $350 on her life.
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Disgraceful Conduct.
Those Yale students who yesterday
disgraced themselves by preventing
Candidate Bryan from speaking at New
Haven did no credit to their city, their
Alma Mater or themselves. This is a
country where decorons free speech is
the right of all and must be maintained
at all hazards. ‘ We have no sympathy
and little patience with Mr. Bryan’s
free silver heresies, but, if one don’t
want to listen to their utterances it is a
right and duty to stay away from hear.
ing them. That he has a right to utter
his sentiments no one must deny.
Lace Curtains. .
Don’t fail to. read the telegram re-
ceived by the Norwalli Boston Store,
accepting their offer for 500 pairs of lace
curtains. The price for which they are
to be sold will also prove interesting.
Both can be seen in their advertise-
ment in this issue.
Kabaosa Encampment I. O. O. F.
conferred the second degree on William
Osterbanks last night. The goat is
willing to rest to-day.
Mrs. E. P. Weed chaperoned the ven-
erable Mrs. William K. James, this
morning, on a day’s visit to Justice An-
drew Selleck and family atStratford.
Avoumnmm.
Ernest Avery of New Canaan,
Arrested on a Serious
' Charge.
Had Only Been Out of fail a Few Days.
A young man named Ernest Avery
was placed under arrest at New Canaan
last night on the charge of having
uttered a forgery. _
Avery was arrested some. weeks since
and committed to the Briigeport Jail
on the charge of having misused a horse
by over-driving. lie was discharged
about a week ago. - ,
“Living in New Canaan is a young
man named Waters employed on the
farm of William Comstock. Waters is
a provident man and puts his surplus
earnings in the bank.
Avery was aware of the fact and by
some chicanery succeeded in getting
pessession of Waters’ bank book.
He represented it at the bank with
the request that $33 be given him on the
book. This the cashier, Mr. Gardner
Heath refused to do without a written
order from Waters. '
Avery left the bank, and a short time
after returned with what purported
to be‘ an order from Waters and bear-
ing his alleged signature. Thereupon
the money was paid to him.
A-few days later Avery returned to
the bank, this time with an order for
$10 and bearing as before the signature
of the depositor. And again the money
was paid over to him.
The owner of the bank-book learned
that it had been secured by Avery, and
went to the bank for information. He
was gently surprised to find that the
sum of $13 had been drawn on his
credit, and disavowed ever having issued
the orders upon the strength of which
the money had been paid to Avery.
A writwas soon after sworn out and
last night Avery was placed under ar-'
rest by a constable and will appear to-
day in the justice court to answer on
the serious charge of forgery.
Trotting Events at Danhury Fair.
WEDNESDAY, our. 7.
2:39 Class—Trotting Purse, $300.00
2:29 Class—Pacing Purse, 300.00
2:24 Class—Trotting Purse, 300.00
‘THURSDAY, OCT. 8.
2:19 Class—Trotting Purse, $300.00
2:24 Class—Pacing Purse, 300.00
2:29 Class—Trotting Purse, 250.00
FRIDAY, OCT. 9.
2.15 Class—Trotting Purse, $400.00
2 19 Class—Pacing Purse, 300.00
2:44 Class—Trotting Purse, 250.00
SATURDAY, OCT. 10.
Foals of 1893 and under— .
Trotting Purse, $200.00
2:34 Class—Trotting Purse, 300.00
. Norwalk Opera House.
Manager Mitchell announces for the
Opera House next week the “Briggs’
Big Comedy Company” of 30 people
with brass band and orchestra. The
company is reported to be a well bal-
anced and really meritorious troupe
and one that is sure to give good satis-
faction. Eight performances will be
given during the week at popular prices
10, 20 and 30 cents. Seats may be
secured at Weed’s and Tomlinson’s drug
stores.
His- Way Out of It.
Mr. John J. Hanlon has a force of
men at work at the rear of the Price
building recently purchased by the
Hanlon Bros. and will build a brick
annex to the present building which
Mr. Meseberg through his attorney
Joseph A. Gray, objects to having
moved back. Like the injunction, Mr.
Hanlon Will let one half of his wooden
building go up in smoke. ,
That Danhury Boy.
One of the ridiculous sights on White
street this morning was a small boy,
barefooted, wearing a straw hat and
abig ulster, lugging home a cake of
ice—Danhury News. .
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Strike in Bridgeport.
The emmployees in the plush depart-
ment of the Salts Textile company’s fac-
tory at Bridgeport went on strike yes.
terday morning because a notice of a
change in prices paid was posted.
Selah I
Gregory ’s Point is still open to visit-
ors, all reports to the contrary notwith-
standing. And such will be the case up
to the time and a few days after the'
November elections.
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_ City Meeting. .
Our citizens should not fail to attend
the special city meeting called for Mon-
day afternoon next.
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sunning RUTON.
It Looks as Though ,Roton
Point is to Pass Into
Other Hands.
Another Meeting to be Held on Tuesday. .
The annual meeting of the Roton
Point Improvement company was held
yesterday afternoon, at which the old
board of directors were re-elected.
The meeting was of special import to
the general public from the fact that it
was believed that action would be taken
upon offers made for the purchase of
the property, a leading one of which is
said to be that of John H. Starin of
steamboat and Glen Island fame.
No definite action was taken in the
matter, but that an election of officers,
pending the sale of the property, is sig-
nificant that such a Sth is being ser~
iously considered by the present own-
ers. ,
Among the Norwalk directors pres-
ent at the meeting were Messrs. E. O.
Keeler, John D. Kimmey, E. A. Wood-
ward and Christian Swarlz.
If Mr. Starin gains possession of the
property it is safe to say that the im-
provements willbe ofan extensive nature
and the Point will become one of the
most widely known summer resorts on
the shores of Long Island Sound.
Another meeting of the Company will
be held next Tuesday, at which time,
no doubt, the matter will be fully and
finally settled as to the disposal of the
property.
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WANTED SMOKERS.
A Typesticker Helps Himself to Mr. P. I.
O’Brien’s Cigars.
James Steeb a printer who floats
from San Francisco to Bangor, and oc-
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casionally reaches Galveston, came 13-.
to town yesterday with a companion
and a combination'jag. ,
He is anative of this town but only
makes periodical visits here, and al-\
ways ot times when he is least expected
or wanted. ,
On his way to the different newspa-
per ofiices in this city he incidentally
stopped at the grocery store of P. J.
O’Brien on Capel street. Fortunately
for Steeb the proprietor was ,away at
the time. _
He with his companion went to the
rear of the store and ordered a glass of
ale for both, which were weighed out.
He remarked, “I haven’t got any
money,” and rather than have any dis-
turbance the clerk said “all right, but
don’t ask for any more.”
At this juncture another customer
came in and the clerk was called to the
front of the store to wait on them.
As she returned she noticed that
Steeb had a box of cigars under his
coat.
She pluckily barred his way :and ac-
cused him of the theft and regained
possession of the stolen cigars.
As he went out he remarked, “I’ll get
even with you.” Mr. O’Brien will not
it is said, prosecute the case.
Yale Student Suicides.
Edward Eugene Gregory, a student
in Yale college, killed himself at his
home 212 Madison avenue, New York,
some time Monday night, and yester-
day morning was found dead by his
father, Edward C. Gregory, a retired
merchant. In the winter Mr. Gregory
lives in the row of Astor houses on the
block between Thirty-filth and Thirty-
sixth streets. His country home is at
Irvin'gton. His wife was at Elsworth,
and they had five children. Of these
two are daughters, who are unmarried,
the sons being Lewis Gregory, of 122
West Twelth street, who is treasurer. of
a projectile company, Henry Elsworth
Gregory, a lawyer, of 214 Broadway,
and the lad who is now dead.
Democratic Delegates.
At a meeting of the first and fourth
district Democratic primaries held last
evening, the following delegates were
elected:
First District—Town, John J. Han-
lon, Charles N. Wood and Patrick Slat-
tary. City, John O’Sullivan, James M.
Creagh and Daniel Honnecker.
Fourth Districts-Town, James Suth-
erland, George Drew and J. B. Shee-
han. City, Charles L. Glover, P. W.
Bates, Thomas P. Ward and E. G.
Matthews. '
The White Shoe Store.
The Olsen Brothers, at their ”White
Store in the GAZETTE building, an-
nounce in this issue thefinest and larg-
. sence.
est line of shoes ever placed on sale for
the fall trade. Read their adVer‘tise-‘
ment.‘
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BOUND AND vooEn.
While Masked Burglars Blew,
Open The Safe.
Standard on Office in. Hartford Robbed.
A 2,000 pound safe was cracked by
masked burglars about 1'o’clock yester-
day morning. in the office of the Stand-
ard Oil, Co , at the'northern terminus
of Wermont street Hartford, and about
$200i§jn money secured. Hubert F.
Guiiif'tin, who slept in the office, was
gagi‘zfid and taken 'to the barn near the
office,” where he Was tied to a post
Alter the explosion he succeeded in
working himself free, and went directly
to'Police headquarters, where he lodged
a complaint.
A wagOn load of offisers went to the
scenejof the burglary, while detectives
shadowed, the railroad depots and jour-
neyedéto; suburban towns in search of
cluesafiI—t is suspected that the burglars
entered-through one of the many win-
dows in'y'the store house, after the men
had scaled the fence. The windows are
protiéted by wooden shutters, but are
fastened by only a hook on the inside,
that could easily be forced. The screw
eye onlt‘hc shutter nearest the office was
pulled” {out and the mirks of ajimmy
was visible on the window Sish where
the window might have been forced.
AGAINST ms. GODDARD. ‘
Secretary of the Treasury Reverses His
Decision in the Matter of the Halcyon.
The appeal of Howard C. Smith, of
Stamford, from the action of Deputy
Collector E. B. Guildird, imposing a
penalty of $10 upon the steam yacht
Halcyon because the owner(Mr. Smith),
whose name appears as master on the
vesselfs papers, was not on board, _ has
been dééided' in his favor. The, col-
lector of customs in. Bridgeport was
notified yesterday to that effect, and he
was ordered to remit the fine to Mr.
Smith. The deputy collector is a young
man, with lots of time to learn maritime
law andother things, and this is a good
lesson to start with; Mr. Smith is en-
titled to the thanks of yachtsmen' an‘d
seafaring people generally-that he took
the trouble to have an important ques-
tion settled. It would have been easier
to pay the fine and say nothing, but he
is not the kind of a man who is willing
to submit to a palpable injustice. Mr.
Goddard was undoubtedly positive that
he was right. The communication from
the department must be interpreted as
meaning that the name of a master is to
be changed upon the papers only when
there is to be an actual change, and is
not required during his temporary ab-
“If Mr. Darling is to have
charge as master,” says the secretary,
"his name 'as well as that of Mr. Smith
may be endorsed on the papers.”
When Mr. Smith decided to take an
appeal, he placed the matter in the
hands of Attorney Galen A. Carter, Jr.
whose very clear statement of facts is
interesting.
Howard C. Smith is the owner and
master. of the pleasure steam yacht
Halcyon. The yacht has a full comple-
ment of licensed officers, and a full
crew sufficient to manage her, as re-
quired by See. 4,463, B. S.
On Sept. 9, the yacht proceeded from
her anchorage in Stamford harbor to
W. D. Smith’s dock, for the purpose of
coating. All the crew were on the boat
but the master, Howard C. Smith was
not. The deputy collector boarded the
yacht about 12:30 p. m., and demanded
to see the yacht’s papers, which were
shown him by the licensed pilot, S. H.
Darling, th has been in Mr. Smith’s
employ in that capacity for about two
years. The collector (according to the
statement made by Mr. Darling and
corroborated by the chief engineer,‘ H.
P. Butler, and a sailor, Ellis Wood)
then inquired if the master _ was on
board, to which the pilot replied that
the master, H. C. Smith, was not then
on- board. The collector then informed
the pilot that he should impose a fine of
$10 because the master was not on
board, and that no change of masters
had been reported as required by Sec.
4,335, R. S. -
It is proper here to state that the
collector claims that the pilot told him
he was master, which the pilot denies.
Thirteenth Senatorial Convention.
It has been determined upon, to call
our Senatorial Convention at Westport.
The day is not yet definitely fixed, but
it is expected to be held the coming
week. The two leading candidates are
E. 0, Roster of Norwalk and Rufus
Wakeman of Saugatuck.
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—Advertise in the Guerra.
HERE All THERE.
'An' Epitome of Happenings of
of Interest to the Public.
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil.
E O Keeler, is in Be1he': m-diy.
Mr. R E iioldschmid: r: countes-
cent of a severe illness
The Sons of St. George will hold a
reception next Tuesday evening.
The Imperial Mandolin club made
sweet music at the festival held in Cran-
bury, last night.
——Wheels rented and repaired. H.
A. Saunders, 12 North Main street,
South Norwalk. 4t
A number of city people attendcd the
peach festival given by the Good Tem-
plars at Cranbury, last evening.
There will be a Republican rally at the
Park City theatre, Bridgeport, this eve-
ning. It will be addressed by Con-
gressman E. J. Hill.
The infant child and the eighth in the
family of Mr. and Mrs. James Hall of
Merwin street, will be christened Kath-
le’en,.at St. Mary’s church next Sun-
day.
—Don’t fail to see the LOrient and
Saracen lieycles at the Orient Palace
12 North Main street, So. Norwalk. 4t,
Edward Jerome, superintendent of
the Jerome Paper company is still ill at
his boarding house on Merwin street.
He has been confined to the house for
some weeks.
' The Republican electors of the First
and Third” voting districts will meet at
the Town House on Tuesday evening
September 29th, for the purpose of
nominating town. officers.
Harry Camp of the N orwalk post of-
fice went to Saugatuck, yesterday and
captured with hook and line three two
pound striped bass. He had “Charley,
the fisherman."=for a mascot. '
——Grand Millinery opening at the
Boston Store, Norwalk, Saturday, Mon-
day and Tuesday. 2t
The foundation for the south side
wall on the "split-in-twain” Quintard
building at the foot of Wall street is
being laid, and in a short time the pla-
cing of the brick will be commenced.
William Guthrie the watchman at
the Street Railway station held‘the
lucky numbers, three sixes, that won
the Bouton trotting horse at P. J.
O’Brien’s grocery store on Main street,
last evening.
Richard Burke and Daniel Hanlon
returned home early this morning from
a trip to New York. From the appear-
ance of the face of the former and the
actions of the latter, they met the
enemy and were subdued.
—Fine Orient tandem for renting at
the Orient Palace, 12 North Main
street, South Norwalk. . 4t
Mill Hill is closed to all vehicles to-
day. The Street Railway tracks are
being laid down the hill in an expedi-
tious manner, and it now looks as if
early next week a “red” car may be
seen running up and over the hill and
in the direction of Cranbury.
A schooner loaded with 75,000 brick
reached this city, to-day. It was a por-
tion of the 400,000 that are to be used
in the construction - of the St. Mary’s
Episcopal hospital in this city. Con.
tractor Beers expects to have a gang of
men "setting them up”on Monday 11: xi.
—-Do not fail to attend the opening
of fall and Winter Millinery at the
Boston Store, Norwalk. 2t
John Fahey’s goat has developed a
dangerous appetite for eating wagons.
It was discovered one day this week
that he had eaten nearly a whole huge
with the exception of the springs and
wheels, and had swallowed two or three
spokes from the latter. He was dis-
covered in time to save the barn.
Richard, the
Michael O’Grady of Railroad place was
sent to the State School for boys by
Judge Hubbell, yesterday afternoon.
It was altogether one of the best com-
mitments to that institution ever made
from this city. Strangely enough the
father of the boy objected but his ob-
jections were as_naught compared with
the testimony of reliable witnesses'who
showed most conclusively that the boy’s
surroundings even at his home were
not conducive to his welfare:
incorrigible son of ,
DON’T Inns THEM. ‘ j
The Latest Ads. Received Be:
fore Going to Press.
By the People and For the People.
FOUND.
. GUS D—A revolver. Which owner can
bypailing at this oflice rovin nave
and paying charges. ,p g prcs’gtftlfty
F OR 8A.]: E.
OR SALE—A second—hand Columb' "-
Officecycle. Price. $15. Can be seen atmtliili
OR SALE—Bicycles guaranteed "5
models, seamless, steel tubing: (11%]:
forged steel connections. choice of tires. $39.75‘
at SOUTH N OBWALK HABDWABE Co. :25 tf
FOR SALE—Benedict. Norwalk newsdeal-
or is selling an e c 1] " ' ~
and Holder for 25c. x 6 out Fountaujimlt’fn
Call and see it.
W ANTED.
ANTED—A girl for general hous w
W in a small family. Apply at this gfiiocig‘.
3101f
ANTED — Two gentlemen b
W _Good table board. and homelffigdgdg:
roundings. Apply 39 Belden avenue. s233t
ANTED—A girl for general house
.W. s M up“???
stairs belll] g . saacs Place. [Down
ANTED—Captain Oliver S. Clar '
. . Merwin street, will take out art-ids, 1'02;
gildltllli’izaror’fislml crudises in his yac t."Three
_ s. ’ :a or rap 8. ostal ‘
his serv1ces are desired. p as “233:1!”
’ISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Pro ‘ '
D Sepiember 23d. A. 1)., 1896. bate Court
Estate of Gaoncn B. WATERBURY 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 h.ereof_f'or the Creditors of said
Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglectlto present their accounts,
groperly attested, Within said time will be
charred a recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate are re uested to make immediate
payment to EORGE W. RAYMOND,
Administrator.
NOTICE.
REPUBLICAN CITY CMICIIS.
The Republican electors of the city '
of Norwalk are hereby notified and"
warned to meet in caucus at the Town
House, on Monday evening, September
281b, at _8 o’clock, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for city officers.
JOHN H. WADE, City Committee.
Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1896.
NORWALK OPERA HOUSE.
F. W. MITCHELL, -
MANAGER.
One Solid Week Commencing
Monday, Sept. 28.
BRIGGS’ BIG
, COMEDY
99,
Challenge Band and Premium Orchestra
headed by MINNIE SEWARD, and the
strongest dramatic company on the road at
Popular Prices:-—iO, 20 and 30 cents.
Seats now on sale at Weed’s and Tom-
linson’s,
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Annual City Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the an-
nual meeting of the City of Norwalk
will he held in the building occupied
by the Hope Hose 00., on Water street;
in said city, on Monday, October 5th,
'896, at which time and place there
shah be chosen by the qualified voters
of said city, from among their number,
by a plurality of ballots, a Mayor, a
City Treasurer, a Collector, an Audi-
tor, a City Sheriff, six Councilmen, two
members of the Board of Registration,
two Inspectors of Elections, one Water
Commissioner, and a Treasurer of the
Water Fund; and that for such purpose
the polls will remain open at said time
and place, from 6 o’clock in the fore-.
noon until 5 o’clock, afternoon.
Dated at said City of: Norwalk. Sep-
tember 15th, 1895.
EDWARD M. LOCKWOOD, City Clerk.
Raymond. 6': Son.
Successorsto George H. Raymond.
Furniture Dealers and ,General Funeral
Directors.
t6 and 48 Main Street Norwalk Ct
sri‘. ance, Berkeley Place,
Tole? b 036 “On 7 70‘
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