NORWALK Founded in 1800.] VOL. Xcv1.—No 40 _ DEMOGRATS OA‘UOUS A Town and City Ticket Placed in Nomination. South ‘Norwalk Fails to Ratify Norwalk’s Nominees. The Democratic Town Convention was held at the Town House last even- ing. The meeting was called to order byB. C. Feeney who then read the call. Henry W. Gregory was placed in nomination for chairman but declined on the score that he wss not familiar with the rules of procedure at such conventions. Despite this excuse, he was elected to the position which he filled to the satisfaction of the, conven- tion.‘ B. O. Feeney was elected secretary. The roll of delegates of the several districts was called and the following gentlemen responded: First District—Charles N. Wood, D. Honnecker, proxy for J. J. Hanlon; J. M. Creagh, proxy for Patrick Slat- ter . Ssecoud— O. E. Wilson J. W. Storey, H. W. Gregory, C I. Moss and Sum- merfield Tooker. Third—J. F. Kilboy, Charles Mur- ray, Jr. John Fritz and J. T. Sheehan. Four‘ .h— James Sutherland, G. H, Wardwell, Michael Drew and J. P. Sheehan. . FifthuAugust .Billenstein, Keogh and Wilfred Morrison. Sixth—William Worden, G. A. Hon- necker, John Carr and Robert Brown. Seventh—Charles S. ‘ Bouton and James Toner. Eighth—W. H. Hyland, W. J. O‘- Brien andJ. F. McCarthy. Ninth—M. J. Nolan andF. H. Mer. rill. - The number of delegates or their 111 ternates who took part in the proceed- ing was twenty-nine. «The first nomination considered Was that of selectman. M120. N. Wood presented the name of Frank H. Mer- rill. As no other names were an- nounced it was voted that the clerk de- posit one ballot for Mr. Merrill and he was declared the choice of the conven- tion. The next office on the list was that of Town Clerk. Charles Murray and James 'W. Storey declined the nomina- tionin turn, and after that Judge J. T. Hubbell was nominated by acclamation. William E. Montgomery was placed in nomination for the office of Town Treasurer, despite the fact that he had requested that his name should not be used. The chair appointed Charles Wood, James Toner and George A. Honnecker as tellers. Nominations for two constables were in order and the names of Summer-field Tooker, George Wardwell, Thomas Hunt and Michael Nolan were offered. James Toner was recognized by the Chair and remarked that it was too often the case that candidates failed to qualify after having been elected, and seemingly accepted for the purpose of seeing their names n ma .11 and cited such instances in other owns and cities. “We want men who will qualify” he added, and an informal ballot for con- stable Was taken with the following John result: Tot 11 number of votes, 30 George Wardwell, ........................... 11 Summerfield Tdoker, ...................... 3 Michael Nolan, ............................... 10 Thomas Hunt, ................. . ............. 6 The secretary made the somewhat ‘ startling statement that while thirty ballots had been cast, only twenty-nine delegates or their proxies had respond- ed to the roll when it was called. It was suggested that perhaps another delegate had come in since the conven- tion and the roll was again called and . but twenty-nine responded. Mr. C. N. Wood moved that the delegates on the next poll being taken “advance to the pulpit” and deposit their ballots in front of the chairman, and it was so voted. The second in- formal ballot resulted: Total number of votes, 29 George Wardwell .............. . ............ 10 Summerfield Tooker ................... 3 Thomas Hunt ................. . ..... . ......... 6 Michael Nolan .................... . ......... . 10 The votes on the 3d balloting were collected by the tellers as on the first, and was announced by the chair- as follows. Total number of votes, 28 Wardwell. ..... . ........................... 13 . Tooker ............. ~ .............. ....... 1 ' Hunt ccccccccc o ........ sun-un-u-uu'c.- ........ 4: Nolan ..................... .. ................... 10 It was then voted that Messrs. ward-- well and Nolan be placed in nomina- tion by acclamation, which motion prevailed. The office of Assessor was next pre- sented, and the names of Messrs. George A. Honnecker, James Mitch ' vention. » had gone back tohard work which: had N.. A n Entertaining and Instructive Home J onrnal Especially Devoted to Local .News and Interests. . NORWALK, CONN., FRIDAY. OCTOBER 2,1896 —12 PAGES. ell were ofi'ered as candidates to fill that position. As but one of the number could be placed in nomination an in- formal ballot was taken and announced to be as follows: Total number of votes, 29, George A. Honnecker ..................... 12 William Mitch ell ............................. . 5 James Mitchell .................. . ...... . ...... 12 No choice having been made another ballot was taken, and the count showed: Total number of votes, 29 George A. Honnecker ...... . .............. 15 James Mitchell .............................. 12 William Mitchell ............................ 2 Mr. Hounecker’s nomination was made unanimous. The names of O. E. Wilson and' J am-es Sutherland were ofi'eredin nomi- nation fdr the office of Board of Belief. The result of the balln’iug was: Total number of VJtc-r‘; 28 O. E. Wilson .................................. 18 James Sutherland ............. .. ............ 10. The ballot was made formal and Mr. Wilson declared the choice of the con- The nomination of a. school visitor was then in order. The name of Henry W. Gregory was presented by G. A. Honnecker and that of the present in- cumbent Frederick Mead was offered by James W. Storey. Mr. Gregory declined. Some doubt. was expressed as to whether Mr. Mead was at present physically able to attendsl to the duties, and on its being shown that he was, the clerk was instructed to cast one vote for Mr. Mead as the voice of the convention for such nomination and the gentleman was declared nom- inated. The offices of two grand jurors threat- ened to go begging for a candidate, as Messrs. James Sutherland, James Toner, William Hyland, Bernard Tully all in turn declined the honor. Mr. Toner said that he did not consider the office much of. a sinecure nowadays, and even if it was, he said he was not sinecuring just now. He had had political emoluments long enough and suited him quite as well and was far more remunerative. The name of Reporter E. J. Thomas was jokingly presented, with the re- mark that the Republicans had ”hon- ored” him with the nomination for the same office on their ticket. Mr. Thomas thought the nomination out of place and Mr. Toner agreed with him. Patrick F. Slattery and William Mather then had the honor thrust upon them by acclamation and are the Demo- cratic nominees for grand jurors. The choice of registrars resulted in the selection of John J. Walsh "for the First District and John Keogh for the Third District. In the matter of the nomination of six Justices of the Peace, Mr. Toner moved that the chair appoint a committee to present the names of such candidates, and it was so voted. The committee selected by the chair composed of Charles N. Wood, George A. Honnecker and O. E. Wilson and they reported the following names: John J. Walsh, Henry W. Gregory, Bernard Tully, George A. Honnecker and William Worden. All of whom were accepted by the convention. It was voted to ratify the nominations made at South Norwalk, and the Town committee was instructed to fill any vaa cancies that might occur on the ticket, and the convention was then adjourned. Second District Caucus. The Democratic town caucus for the Second district was held in Arion hall last night. R. H. Golden called the meeting to order and John McMahon was elected chairman with William S. Wilcox as secretary. Messrs. Edward Barrett, Wilfred Bodwell and James " O. Jennings were appointed tellers by the chair, and an informal ballot for selectman was or- dered. The ballot resulted as follows: M. H. Parsons......—................... ....... 43 Edward Barrett. ................ . ............ 10 W. W. Co'mstook ..... . .......... . .......... . 8 R. H Golden .................................. 2 James M. Laue........ ............. ...... . 2 On motion of Leo Davis the ballot was made a formal one and Mr. Parsons delared nominated. The balance of the ticket was nomi- nated as follows: confiuoron. William S. Wilcox. CONSTABLES. William Vollmer. Charles Lynch. Assasson. James M. Lane. BOARD or RELIEF. Edward Barrett. GRAND 11111011. James O. Jennings. sorroor. VISITOR. Edward Barrett. Auni'ron. Wilfred Bodwell. REGISTRAR. Rufus J. Smith. A town committee was nominated by [CONTINUED ON PAGE 4] TRAMWAY GOLLISIONI The. King’s Daughters and Their Friends Were Se- verely Shaken Up. No One Seriously Injured. Yesterday afternoon, the Golden Rule circle of the Kings Daughters of the Congregational church, filled three cars on the Tramway line and took a trolley ride to Stamford and return. It was a happy party and eVery thing went along smoothly until Earle’s hill, so called had been reached. The first car sped on its way to this city without a mishap. The dext car when coming down the hill mentioned, suddenly stopped to avoid striking ahorse and carriage. The next car N o. 24, was following behind altogether too closely, as is alleged, for the safety of the pas- sengers on both cars. The rear car was under good head- way and shot down the hill, the motor- man seemingly having been unmindful of the risk he was running in not slow- ing up his car and keeping at a safe dis- tance behind, and in not guarding against any unexpected stopping of the car in front of him. He shut off the power and applied the brake, but too late to prevent a col- lision, and his car dashed into the one ahead with a force that threw some of the passengers from their seats. One of the ladies, a Mrs. Sherman of Westport avenue, who occupied a front seat on the rear car was either thrown orjumped and fell on the street, and sustained a sprained knee and bruises about her face and body. Other pas- sengers were more or less snjured but not seriously. All, however, were thoroughly frightened. Mrs. Sherman was assisted on the car and rode to this city, and later went home. Several of the passengers on the rear car left it and taking an- other car rode to the starting point near the Methodist church, One little fellow less than four years old, whose hobby has been a ride on the trolley cars received such a fright that it was found necessary by his mother to leave the car with him and walk home. He had not recovered from his fright at noon to-day. The dash on the rear car 'was badly bent and the brake somewhat injured, but after some delay it proceeded on its way to this city. The blame will probably be placed where it ‘properly belongs. In the meantime the employees seem reticient about giving any particulars of the affair. The names of several passen- gers were secured to assist in the matter of investigation, which ought to be thorough. THEY BELONG IN PUTNAM. Delia and Walter Hubbard to be Sent to the Asylum for the Insane. Selectman Jerome Warren, of Put- nam, having been notified that Delia and Walter Hubbard, mother and son, residents of that place, were here in Norwalk and had been adjudged in- sane, came here yesterday and con- ferred with our Selectmen in reference to what should be done with them. Mr. Warren stated that he would be unable to have them committed to the Hospital for the Insane before Tuesday next, and it was decided to transfer them to the Aims House until that time. To that and Chief Bradley and Cap- tain Dann went to the home .of the Hubbards’ on Park street, yesterday afternoon with a coach. Walter Hub- bard was found with his feet and hands tied and strapped down to a bedstead. His bonds were loosened and he was placed in the coach and left in charge of Captain'Dann, while the Chief went back to arrest Mrs. Hubbard. She in- sisted on redressing herself and the Chief kindly humored her. As she was coming out of the kitchen two men entered the doorway, but they no sooner noticed Mrs. Hubbard’s con- dition than they became. frightened and dashed out of the house and up the ‘street as if chased by a polecat. The patients who are colored were safely housed at the Town Farm and will be taken to the asylum next Wed- nesday. Still Winners. The Briggs Comedy Repertoire_Com- pany is a winner, and was again last night greeted with a large audience. “The Convict’s Daughter” was the play and was finely presented. The orchestra is a leading card and one that is greatly appreciated by the public, as . evidenced by the hearty applause it receives every night. ‘ .7 l STRUOK A POLE. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore D. DI- sen Thrown from a Carriage on West Avenue. _ They Luckily Escape Serious Injury. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore 0. Olsen were drividg on West avenue this morning. When near the R. H. Golden place the horse3became frightened at a Street Railway car which was passing with Brigg‘s’ Comedy company on beard, the bind playingto its ullest bent. The horse shied and ran the carriage up into the curb and before Theodore couldiget control of the horse it dashed up against a telegraph pole, upsetting the carriage and throwing the occu- pants headlong into the street. 'Mr. Olsen regained his feet and found that beyond a few scratches he had re- ceivedfm~ injuries. He qiickly went to the assistance of his wife who lay prone on theiadewalk Others came to the rescue; and she was taken into the resi- dence of John McMahon, and Dr. Col- burn who happened to be passing at the time as called in. He made an examination and found that beyond a few bruises Mrs. Olsen had sustained no serious injury or suf- fered any broken bones. Thehorse showed no disposition to run away after colliding with the tele- graph} pole. The vehicle was badly wrecked. -F—fi— l A Hard Case. As Selectman Selleck interprets his olfic'a duty, he could not make an ex- ceptio in the place and manner of in- terment of the aged ani respected “Aunt Betsy” Saunders, who died at the Town Farm, other than that she must be buried with other paupers in that institution’ s Potfdi’ s F1eld. It was the g d old soul’ a ardent desire to be sepul daughter, who long since preceded 'hcr. Upon this harsh ruling of the Select- man becoming known, a purse was at once raised at Lockwood & Wardwell’s market to purchase a decent casket, while Commodore Joseph Crossman volunteered to dig the Pine Island grave and have it strewn with flowers, and Funeral Director Raymond will see her shrouded and laid out, at his own expense, in a manner as respectable as any citizen of Norwalk, or the kind- ly affection and respect felt for‘ the good old lady could desire. So finally rest the mortal remains of the aged and worthy representative of God’s own poor, while her departed spirit shines as radient in celestial realms as any of the rich and powerful of the sons and ‘daughters of earth. “A Horrible Doubt.” In View of the fact that the regularly ordained prosecuting attorney for this town is Lawyer Edward M. Lockwood, bw whom all liquor law violations are first taken up and prosecuted, it would seem the proper thing for the No Li- cense leaders to get him to wr1te a letter declaring his intention to do his duty. Mr. Light, being prosecutor in the higher court, will not be able to do his duty in these cases if Mr. Lockwood doesn’t do his, as it will be only the cases that go up, on appeal from Mr. Lockwood’s jurisdiction, that will come into Mr. Light’s hands. The absence of any public declaration from Mr. Lockwood, as to whether he will be willing to perform the duties pertain- ing to his job, casts a horrible doubt over the whole business.—News. A Call For Aid. Elizabeth S. Mead, president of Mount Holyoke College, has issued an appeal for money 'with which to replace the buildings burned on Sunday night. This appeal is likely to receive at least one generous response from Norwalk,in the person of a hitherto liberal contri- butor. to this most worthy claimant for present help. His name is Charles F. Osborn, although he may not thank the Gaznrrn for making his worthy charities public. His Hand Between Two Bumpers. Dennis Corcoran while engaged. in coupling cars at the Consolidated rail- road yards at Soutth’rwalk this morn- ing, had his left hand severely injured. His injuries were prescribed for by Dr. J. T. Kennedy who anticipates that he will be all right in a few days. Dennis is nursing the hand at the boarding house of Thomas Cooney on Harbor avenue. Oliver is Insane. A lunacy commission appointed by Governor Coflin, has reported. that Henry Oliver, one of the connterfeiters arrested at Bethel and sent to Wetherr} field; is insane. cred at Pine Island beside her 111 THE molar WARD Albert Weber Taken. to Belle- vue Hospital For Ex- amination. Was Sent to Jail by Judge Frost. On Wednesday afternoon Albert Weber, a son of the late piano manu- facturer of that name, was arrested at the South Norwalk depot for evading his fare on the Consolidated road. He washrought before- Judge Frost ' Thursday morning, and a fine of $5 imposed. Weber did not have a cent and Chief Vollmer kindly loaned him sufficient money to telegraph his mother and ad- vised her of his escapade. - When 12 o’clock arrived Mrs. Weber had not put in an appearance and Chief Vollmer escorted Weber to Bridgeport jail where he was confined. About 2 o’clock Mrs. Weber arrived and upon being informed that her son had been takn to j 1.”, took the next train for that city. Mrs. Weber paid her son’s fine and costs and he was released and accom- panied her home. Yesterday young Weber was taken to New York by Dr. Washburn of Pelham Manor, his physician, who took him in a carriage to Bellevue Hospital. Weber was put in the insane ward to await examination today by Dr. Fitch and Dr. Wildman. In confinement We- ber was extremely noisy, but not violent. When Albert Weber’s father died, about eighteen years ago, he left a prosperous piano-manufacturing busi- ness and a fortune. The son plunged into various forms of dissipation just after he became 21 yearsold—he' is now 38—and the Weber Piano company went into the hands of a receiver. Albert married Miss Clowes, a daughter of Dr. J. W. Clowes. She soon get a divorce, and frequently had him in court for failure to pay alimony. He married Irene Perry, 11. member of the McCaull opera company, in 1885. .His wife left him eight months after mar- riage, declaring that he treated her cruelly, and went abroad. He got into trouble with a Mrs. Jennie Smith, from whom he took a $300 diamond ring in the Casino roof garden. She had him summoned before Justice Kelly, at J of- ferson Market. Weber, it' is said, paid for the ring,and the matter was dropped. Weber took a flat for a year in West Twenty-third street, and, paying $10.- 000 for furnishing it, presented it to Miss Nina Farrington. On coming from the races in June, 1893, he found that Nina had moved out and taken everything with her. A boy handed him the keys of the flat “with Miss Farrington’s compliments.” he next got a flat at Columbus avenue and Ninety-sixth street, and under the name of Carlisle, he lived there with Chrissie Carliele of the “Lady Slavey” company. His second wife heard of his escapade, and sued him for divorce, naming Miss Carliele as oo-respondent. Mrs. Weber got a decree. On Sept. 16 Weber was arrested for threatening to shoot a porter in the Weber piano salesroom, and being an- able to pay a fine of 35, was locked up in the Jefferson Market prison. His fine was paid next day by an cld man, who refused to give his name but was probably a friend of the Weber family. ADULTERATEADJMDLASSES. Dairy Commissioner John B. Noble Investi- gating. Dairy Commissioner John B. Noble has recently discovered that a great deal of adulterated molasses is b--1u.- sold in the state. The molasses is or acheap grade and adulterated with a preparation of glucose. Mr. Noble found that such molasses was being sold in several stores in Windham county towns, and proceeded to get samples. These he submitted to Dr. Jenkins at the state experiment station, and was all ready to proceed against the parties. But upon their promise to ship the stuff at once out of the state he agreed not to prosecute. They were warned that prosecution would follow any further sales. Mr. Noble says thata great deal of adulterated molasses is being sold and he is now having more samples tested. Mr. Hill, Has acinch. M. J. Honlihan will lead the lost cause of the 16 to 1 men for congress- ional honors. What a cinch iCongress- man Hill has got this year. It looks as if he would beat Mr. Honlihan 16 to 1 in the district—Bridgeport N awn >0 —Advertise in the Gamma. [$1.00 a 1...? PRICE TWO CENTS DON’T ”MISS THEM. The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People. F0 UNI). . OUND—A revolver. which owner can nave by calling at this office, proving property and paying charges stf28 110R s41. 11'. OR SALE—7A second-hand Columbia bi- ofiticecycle. Price. $15. Can be seen at this FOR SALE—Bicycles. guaranteed $75 1896 odels. seamless steel tubing. drop for ed steel connections. choice of tires. $39. 75 at SOUTH NORWALK HARDWARE Co. 3'25 tf FOR_ SALE—Benedict. Norwalk. newsdeal- er. is selling an excellent Fountain Pen and Holder for 251:. Call and see it. ji2tf . WANTED. ANTED—A girl for general housework in a small family. Apply at this Boflige. 101 . 1'0 REJVI'. 0 RENT—Cottage containing 6 rooms. on Riverside avenue. Low rent for the winter to a small family. Apply to Enos Kellogg. 0231 To RENT—«Cottage corner Chapel street and Harbor avenue. Enquire P. H Dwyer, s263t N ORWALK OPERA HOUSE. F.W.MITBHEll, - MANAGER. 'Dne Solid Week Commencing Monday, Sept. 28. BRIGGS’ BIG COMEDY CO. Challenge Band and Premium Orches‘ra headed by MINNIE SEWARD, and the' strongest dramatic company on the road at Popular Prices:-10, 20 and 30 cents. Seats now on sale at Weed’s and Tom- linson’s. TO the Board of County Commissioners for Fairfield County. I hereby apply for a license to sell spiritu- ous and intoxicating liquo1s. ale. lager beer, Rhine wine and cider, at 10 Main st eet, town of Norwalk. My place of business is not located within 200 feet in a direct line of a. church edifice or public school house. or the pi emises pertain- ing thereto or anv post office or public library. Dated at Norwalk this 2lth day of Sept. 1896 WILLIAM A. AD AMS. Applicant. We, the undersi ncd electors and tax-pay- ers. as defined bya aw. of the town of N01 walk hereb endorse the application of the above namec W11 mm A. Adams for such license. Dated at Norwa‘ k this 24th day of Sept. 1896. H. E. Dann. Francis Leonard. JHohn H.tHoy , G. F. Austin. James H. O’Reill y. I hereby certify that the above named en- dorsers are electors and tax-payers, as defined by law, of the town of Norwla k. Dated at Norwalk this 24th day of Sept. 1896. HERBERT B. SMITH. Town Clerk. lSTRICT of Norwalk, ss. Probate Court September 23d, A. D., 9. ' s tate of GEORGE H. WATERBUBY late of N orwalk. in said District deceased The Court of Probate for the Districtof 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, groperly attested, within said time will be ebarred a recovery. All poisons indebted dto said estate are requested to make immediate payment to GEORGE W. RAYM MO D, Administrator. NOTICE Annual Town Meeting. The inhabitants, legal voters, of the Town of Norwalk are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will be held on Monday the 5th day of October, A. D. 1896, for the following purposes, to wit: 1 l‘o elect by ballot all of the town uflicc' ~ except those by law provided to be appointed by the Selectmen.‘ 2 To determine by ballot whether the town will abolish all the school dis- trials and parts of school districts with- in its limits, and assume and maintain control of the public schools therein. Those in favor of abolishing the school districts and parts of school districts and of the town’s assuming and main- taining control of the public schools will deposit a ballot with the word “yes’ i thereon, and those opposed will de- posita ballot with the word “no” there- on. 3. To determine by ballot. whether any person shall be licensed to sell spir- ituous and intoxicating liquors in said town I The polls will be open for said pur- poses from 6 o’clock in the forenoon, until 5 0 ’clock in the afternoon, at the Town Hon-1e for the First Voting Dis trict; at the Putnam Hose House" .011 Franklin Street South Norwalk; for the Second Voting District; and at the Volunteer Hose House on East ave- nue. East Norwalk, for the 3rd Voting D.strict. Dated at Norwallr the 26th day of September, A. D. 1896 ISAAC SELLECK, l Selectmen of EPHRAIM 'lrroucs, r the Town of FRANK H. MERRILL, ) Norwalk.’ s .
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