Founded in 1800.] VOL. XCVllrfNO 18 .4 n Entertaining and I nstraetioe Heme Journal, Especially Devoted to NORWALK, CONN. FRIDAY. APRIL 80. 1891—12 PAGES. Local News and Interests. .4. l $1.00 a Veer PRICE TWO CENTC , NAllllllAL CAPITAL. Senator Platt’s .Wedding Cre- ates a Sensation in Washington. Ctlice Seekers Waiting for the President’s Arrival. GAZETTE’S BUREAU, 1 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON. APRIL 29. l The President and party are due here this evening. A large crowd of anxious candidates were at the White House to- day, hoping to see him. but nothing daunted, they will be there early in the morning in even greater force and keener appetites for office. . o o O ‘ The sensation of the day here was the news which came over by wire from New Jersey this noon, that our Senator O. H.Platt had married a former Stam- ford lady at Montclaire N. J. a Mrs. Jennie P. Hoyt, relict of the former President of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, and who is reputed to have left his widow an ample fortune. o o o To-day the Senate, after a half hour session, adjourned until Monday. . The House also met and adjourned to Monday after calling upon the State Department for all Cuban correspond- ence that has not been publishedq- o o o _ Postmaster General Gary has : ap- pointed the following delegates to rep- resent the United' States at the inter- national postal congress, to be held in this city next month: Gen. George S. Batchellor, New York; Edward Rose- water, Omaha, Neb.; Gen. James N. Tyner, Washington, D. C.;Capt. M.M. ‘ . Brooks, Virginia, and Gen. A. D. Hazen, Pennsylvania. 0 o o , . President McKinley has selected Wil- liam J. Calhoun of Danville, 111., as . -..,4*V_ _ - . . special commissioner to go‘ to Cuba and cOnduct the investigation into the death of Ruiz. This selection is another evi- dence of the importance which the President attaches to the case. 0 o o The secretary of war stated to day that Gen, Miles was going to' visit the seat of war in Greece, and that he had already engaged passage for himself and his aid, Capt. Mans. A o o 0 Rev. F. W. Norris of South Nor walk is registered at the Arlington, as are F. C. Earle of New Haven and J. E. Spaulding of Winste‘d. ’ . o o 0 Your Correspondent met to-day Mr. Neff, brother-in-law of E. K. Lockwood and Mr. Lina Weed a former Norwalk jeweler. VISITED OYSTER BEDS. ”Legislative Committee Guests of Shell Fish Commission. The legislative committee on fish and game were the guests of the shell fish commissioners at the inspection of the Bridgeport natural oyster beds Tuesday afternoon. ‘In the party were Commie. sioners George C. Waldo. Christian Swartz and G. H. Hallock, A. McC. Mathewson, Civil Engineer David C. Sanford, and Committeemen R. H. Tucker, H. B. Case, Theodore Thomp- son, 0. A. Barnes, R. G. Griswold, C. D. Hayden, George Keeney and H. J. Kellogg. They were accompanied by William A. Lewis, the inspector of the natural beds, and left Bridgeport at 2 p. m. on the steamer “Mikado.” Reaching the beds the methods of buoying them were explained by Mr. Sanford. The Stamford and Seaside Park beds ,were also visited, where the method of catching oysters on both hard and soft bottom were explained. Later a trip Off to the Middle Ground Light was made returning by Penfield Reef and Black Rock. Alight lunch of steamed oysters was served on the steamer. Reaching Bridgeport the party had a dinner of oysters, clams, lobsters and blue fish and chicken at the Atlantic. Speeches were made by all present, Mr. Swartz thanking the committee for their interest and Mr. Tucker responding by saying the com- mittee never before appreciated the magnitude of the oyster industry. Class of ’97. The reading of the essays of the Class of ’97, Over River School, will take place in the assembly room of the school building, Monday afternoon, May 10th. The graduating exercises. Will be held in Lockwood’s Hall, Tuesday evening, May 11th and Friday evening,the,14th. The class will give their reception in the same hall. GROUNELERUKEN. Miss Olivia Kavanagh, Daugh- ter of the'Pastor, Handles the Spade. The Erection of South Norwalk’s New Methodist Church Commenced. The ceremonies attending the first ‘ breaking of ground for the construc- tion of the new Methodist church on West avenue, South NorWalk, totyk place at 6 o’clock last evening. A large number of the society were present, to take part in the exercires and to handle the spade. Rev. Mr. Kavanagh mounted the improv1s~d stand at the opening and made a few well chOsen remarks, and was followed opening prayer. Rev. A. J. Smith of the East Norwalk church lead the sing- ing of the doxology, and then the pas- tor prayed for the blessihg of God, up- on the work about to commence, and for the progress of the same. ., At the request of Mrs. Hannah Hill, little MISS Olivia Kavanagh broke the first ground, with a spade considerably . larger than the little lady herself. Then in turn those present who desired to do so, were permitted to turn a sod. Al- together it was a happy occasion for the South Norwalk Methodists,and with the addition of the prOposed handsome new edifice to their city.the people of South Norwalk in general will feel proud. . . COMPANY A. Colonel Sheridan Attends the Meeting at the Armory Last Night. The meeting of the members of Com- pany A at the Armory last night drew a good attendance. Colonel Sheridan was present and made encouraging rc- marks as did Captain A. A. Betts. LieutenantAiken also gave a short talk upon military matters. To-day Colonel Sheridan will visit Hartford and make the necessary ar- rangements for mastering the new com- pany into the C. N. G. The next meeting will be held as soon as Colonel Sheridan completes his la- bors, and notice will be given each member. ' Had a lag. Chief Bradley, this morning placed Mike Sullivan under arrest. Mike was decidedly drunk. This forenoon while on Main street he put his arms around ,-Barnum Meeker’s neck and tried to coax him into a convenient saloon. Mr. Meeker managed to break the em- brace and proceeded on his way. Sul- livan then staggered into the apart- ments of Mrs. Lewis Benedict and fell headlong on the kitchen stove, break- ing the hearth and cutting his face quite badly. The big chief was sent for and landed Sullivan in the station house. After he sobers up he will be given a chance to explain his actions, before the town court. David Gould Entertains. The employees of the Consolidated railroad 'station in this city, of whom David Gould is the head had a merry time last evening at the home of er. Gould on Academy street. They were, by invitation, his guests and he gave them all a hearty welcome. Songs were sung, Iteries told, railroad inter- ests and the Turkey—Greece war dis- cussed, and a general “we are all 'at home”. time enjoyed. A feast was served at which it was very much in evidence that every one of them had good appetites, and greatly enjoyed the Opportunity given by Mr. Gould to prove the fact. All were happy, Mr. Gould included. Tempting Luncheons for Whist Clubs. The refreshments for your whist club supper should be as light and dainty as possible; chicken sandwiches, tongue sandwiches and egg sandwiches. Sand- wiches of caviarre garnished with pickled oysters are exceedingly nice. Or 'you may have ”plain rolled bread and butter served with a salad. Tongue in aspic, a plain chicken, shrimp or lobster salad, followed by ices, cake and coffee; or you might have charlotte mass, or orange creams served in orange baskets or orange skins—Mas. S. T. Bones in May Laditu’ Home Journal. ——-No claims, no affidavrts, but a ‘ GAZETTE advertisement gets there A every time. ' .. ‘ ._‘i_,_.-n_'....._... by Rev. R. O. Sherwood, who read the - } GROUNdEgPIEcEs. An Unknown Man Killed at Branchville Last Night. His Body Horribly Mangled. The down train on the Danbury S: N orwalk branch of the Consolidated railroad due here at about 8 o’clock, last night struck and killed an unknown man near Branchville. The body, which was horribly and a coroner summoned. . The man was about 35 years of age, and it is thought was a tramp. At the time of our going to press his identity had not been established. The train was in charge of Conductor Vaughn, with Judson Adams engineer. PLfifiiovt. The Senior Senator From Connecticut Marries a Widow. United States Senator Orville H. Platt of Connecticut and Mrs. Jennie P. Hoyt of Upper Montclair, N. J., were married at noon yesterday in St. James’s Episcopal Church in Upper Montclair. ,The ceremony was per- formed by the rector, the Rev. John G. Fawcett. Mr. Platt was accom- panied by his son, James P. Platt. The bride’s son, Francis S. Hoyt; a daughter, Miss Hoyt; a brother, and the bride’s brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Bull, the librarian of the General The- ological Seminary, of New York, were also present. In all, about eight per- sons witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Platt left after the ceremony for Washington. Mrs. Platt was born in Litchfield old. She is a daughter of the latd Truman Smith. of Stamford, at one time United States Senator from Con- necticut. Mrs. Platt’s first husband was Mr. George A. Hoyt, a lawyer 'of Stamford, who died several years ago. For three years she has made her home with her brother-ir-law, Mr. Charles Bull, at Upper Montclair. Mr. Platt has been a widower for about three years. He was born in Washington, Conn., July 19, 1827. He has represented Connecticut in the United States Senate since 1879. Stamford’s New Steamboat Line. Stamford is preparing to add to her trade by the establishment of a steam- boat line to Northport, L. I. The hand- some propeller Defender, which is to be put upon the line, made her trial trip yesterday. Northport is a thriving village, with a fine harbor, 13 miles across the sound from Stamford, and the projectors of the enterprise are san- guine that a material impetus will be given to Stamford’s trade. The boat will begin her trips in a few days May the Best Woman Win. A report reaches us that two women from an adjoining town recently he- came involved in a quarrel over the possession of the attentions of a young man living in South Norwalk, and agreed to settle the difference in a pub- lic duel. They applied at the Boston Store and the proprietors after listen- ing to their stories finally consented that the “duel” take place in one their store windows, tomorrow morning pro- vided the duelists agreed to fight to a ed at 10 o’clock. The firm reserves the right to forbid any betting being made on the result. —.— WEST'PORT. 'The marr‘age of Leonard H. Gault and Miss Julia M., daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Edward Wheeler. at Memorial church of the Holy Trinity, Wednes- day afternoon at half past four o’clock drew together a large assemblage. The ceremony, performed by the rector of the church, the Rev. Mr. Mackenzie, so late in April, was near enough to the month of blossoms to have been called a May wedding. As if in keep- inngith May, the bride was radiant with smiles as with the groom she ad- vanced to the altar to the strains of wedding music by Miss Elsie Sherwood, organist of Christ church. The ushers were Messrs. Merritt Gault, John H- Gault, James F. Hall and Alfred in a new house now in process of buildé ing by the groom-on Compo street. mangled, was taken to Georgetown, county, Conn., and is about 55 years" finish. The first “round” will be call- - Perry. Thebridal party left for a- wedding tour and returning, will reside 7 EAEALLLEURNEE. Little Lottie Cook’s Dress Ignit- ed by aBonfire. Death Came to the Unfortunate Girl in a Few Hours. Little Lottie Cook, 4 years old, daughter of W. D. Cook of Bridgeport, with a number of her mates was playing ina vacant lot near home in that city, yesterday afternoon. They romped back and forth across the lot and shouts -of childish glee gladdened the passers by. Someone had built a fire in the field to consume some rubbish and the children found delight in dancing about the flames. Suddenly the shouts of laughter were succeeded by screams of agony and One of the children was seen running about wrapped in flames. Fred Weber, - son of Town Clerk Robert Weber, was passing down Broad street on his wheel and heard the screams. He ran to the child and stripping off his coat, wrap- ped the child in it, smothering the flames, ' The ambulance was called and the child taken to the hospital, where it was found the little girl wasfatally burned. In many places the skin and flesh had fallen away in layers. The clothing of the child was almost entirely consumed. Everything was done for the little girl and efforts were exerted to alleviate the pain and save the little one’s life if possible. The sufferings of the child were heartrending and, the ef- forts of the physicians were unavailing for after hours of intense suffering she died at midnight. Attention! Attention is especially called to the advertisement of the Boston . Store, Norwalk, in this issue; also to the fact that another bicycle will be given away Saturday night. ' "A Remarkable. "Cat. A gentleman of Mount Vernon sit- ting in his library one evening heard a curious sound in the paflor below. The rest of the family had gone to bed. The sound was rather musical, being a humming in various notes, broken by little twantgs, he concluded to go down stairs softly and peered into the parlor. There in the moonlight which shone on the piano top he saw the house cat, a big black tom, called Steal. Steal was sitting on his haunches be- side the banjo which Bob, the son of the house, usually plays. Steal had learned that by touching the strings with his paws he could make them sound. It was remembered afterward that the cat always came Into the room when Bob played, but that was sup- posed to have been because the boy made a great pet of him.—New York Sun. The Old Lady in “ American Notes.” Mrs. Mary Amn- Reed, who, died at the Hartford Retreat for the Insane the other day, at the age of ninety-two, had been in the institution for fifty-two years. She was the “little lady” re- ferred to by Charles Dickens in his “American. Notes.” The passage relat- ' ing to her is as follows: “ ‘I am an an- tcdiluvian, sir.’ I thought the best thing to say was that I had suspected as much from the first. Therefore] said so. ‘It is an extremely proud and pleasant thin'g, sir to be an ante- diluvian,’ said the old lady. ‘I should think it was, ma’am,’ I rejoined. The old lady kissed her hand, gave another skip, smirked, and sidled down the gallery in a most; extraordinary man- ner. Her delusion was a pleasant one. and she was always amiable and do cue—New York Tribune. , . _ '._ ' .. ... ' i ' The 13735 is do}? Ygars Old. By the way, it is just about 900 years ago since the fork made its ap- pearance in Europe. In 955 A. D. a son of the Doge, Pietro Orsolo, had wedded in Venice the Brizzantine Prin- cess Argila, wedding breakfast a silver fork and gold spoonl Then the high Venetian families followed suit, and these mar- tyrs to fashion pricked their lips with the new instrument. The fork pros- pered. however, and spread over Italy. In 1379 it had travelled as far as France, and in 1608 a traveller broiight it direct to England. Couldn’t Catch Pat. Lately, while an auctioneer was dis- posing of a bankrupt tobacconist’s stock. he was interrupted by a half tipsy Irishman w-itli,—— ‘ “Oi bought a poipe from yez last night for a shilling that’s worth only Sixpence.” ’ “I believe that, Pat,” replied the suc- tioneer, who fancied himself witty, “If you tell me who my father is, I will give you back the shilling.” “The father of loies, you ch’ating spalpeen." readily exclaimed Pat. :— ':T~-v-v,.. .._. ' in spring millinery. who produced at the' his garden, leased the garden to one of HERE AND THERE. ‘ An Epitome of Happenings ct Interest to the Public. . Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. Cockenoe tribe of,Red Men met last evening. To-morrow will be pay-day at the Se- lectmen’s OflElce. —No. 10916 wins the gold at Hoyt’s. . a 30 2t Painter Chauncey Platt has contracts for considerable work on hand. .— According to the R. C. calendar to- day is St. Catherine of Siena day' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallory of Jersey City are visiting relatives in town. :\ Rev. R. C. Baldwin chaplain to Bish- op Potter will ofliciate in Grace church next Sunday. There was a good attendance at the Calvary Baptist church donation party last evening. The lucky number that drew the $50 in gold at A. H. HOyt dz Son’s shoe store was 10,946. Mrs. Saunders paid another one of her unwelcome calls at the Selectmen’s Office this morning. ——Another bicycle will be given away Saturday evening at the Boston Store. The lucky person can have his choice of a Lady ’9, gent-’s or juvenile wheel. A-30 1t. Mr. and MN". Charles W. Lane will take charge of the hospital building on Leonard street, on and after to-mor- row. ' M. Ratchford received another large invoice of Piel Bros. beer this morning. It is put up in convenient form for fam- ily use. Says the Ansonia Sentin*‘:—“Mre. Daniel Dodge went to Norwalk this morning, for a few days’ visit with friends.” Miss Florence R. Fitch will entertain the Inasmuch Circle of Kings Daugh- ters at her home on Merwin street this afternoon. . Letter carrier Henley prides himself on being the possessor of forty brown Leghorn chickens, which he thinks is the finest coop of fowls in town. James T. Hubbell’s term of cflice as associate Judge of the Town Court, ex- pires to-morrow. He will be succeeded by Attorney H. Whitmore Gregory. The Prowitt Company has a force of men at work on the Ratchford residence in Winnipauk. It will be occupied dur- ing the summer months by Mr. Ratch- ford and family. -—22 lbs Granulated sugar for 81; best Creamery Butter, 210; Magnolia milk, 7c per can; Flower, 630 per bag; Ginger Snaps, 6c lb, 5 lbs for 25c. W. B. Bates’ cash grocery, 47 Main street. Messrs. Frederick A. Hill and Hor- ace E. Dahn, commissioners of the in- solvent estate of Phebe A. Bette, met yesterday for the purpose of receiving and deciding upon the claims of the creditors of the estate. The Gardner variety store on Main street will cease to be open under the present management after to-day. Such stock as is not sold will be removed by Mr. Gardner. Other parties are neg, . tiating for a lease Of the store. ——Having severed my connection with A. Goldberg, I am prepared to furnish my old customers with the latest styles Mrs. Fawcett. 115 Main str set. a 21—tf Chief engineer Prowitt is in receipt of a communication from the New Haven board of fire commissioners asking as to the merits of ‘ the city’s American Steam fire engine. He can certainly say that the city is proud of it. —-Prof. M. S Rosen, the well-known oculisttoptician, can be consulted at his office in the parrot of the City Hotel, South Norwalk, Tuesdays, from 9 a. in. ms p. m. Eyesexamined free. f 55. Joseph Matheis proprietor of the Oleander Garden, who last year at this time had radishes freshly picked from his tenants this year. On recommenda- tion ofa friend the. tenant secured a few loads Of the soil scraped from the city streets and lightly spread the same over the garden, The promise of a good crop of cats is excellent. Some of the soil was scraped from in front a feed store: “Mein got, ’twas radishes 17 ,5 oats, that I wanted to raise, “says tbn tenant. “Got in himmel must I plum t ovN' again ‘3” he solemnly asks. DON’T that THEM. The Latest Ads. Received Be fore Going to Press, By the People and For the Peonle.- _ ‘ 1'0 near. ‘ V - .».,t. vJ _ __..a..... rlio RENT—Upper art of house. No. ‘23 Center avenue. uitable for two per- sons. to per month. Apply at No. 6 Orchaid street. ‘ A1 If 0 RENT—One storeand two full suites 0“" . apartments in James’ Block. Possession immediately. F. ST. J our: Locnw 00D, Trustee. FOR SAL E. 0R. SALE— Canopy top buggy: two robes' F Winter and sun-met blankets; harness: double and Single. All in good order. Inquire at 43 New or NO. 1 Camp street. a2? 1w FOR SALTS—At a. bargain, or to rent. The residence corner Of Camp street and Adams avenue, rouse contains 13 rooms, large attic, gas. sewer connection, water. b .11: room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn. carriage house, With considerable fruit on the premises. It sold. terms will be easy—for fur- ther particulars. inquire of the undersigned, near the premises or at NO. 5. Masonic Build- Ing. . CHAS. ULMSTEAD, Agt. April 3d. 1897. A-3 tf FOR SALE-The elegant residence of the late . General Darius N. (Zouch,situated at NO. 38 Maple street, on high ground, overlooking the twm mines of Norwalk and South Norwalk, Norwalk Islands and Long Island Sour d. fora distance of some twenty miles. The dwellii 2; 18.1188. rly new; has 10 large, commouious roon; -‘, W'th modern improvements; about two acres of land, fronting on sa.d Maple street, which could be sold to good advantage for building lots: abundance of fruit; lexuellent well of. water, Applv to C. E. WILSON, Room 3. Ga zette Building. N orwalk. Conn. m19 tr ‘ ISTRICT of Norwalk, ss. Probate court April 22d, A. D.. 1897. Estate ot’ GEORGE R. COWLES 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 hereafter the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect tO_ present their accounts. properly attested, w1thin said time will be debarred a. recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to HOMER MERRILL, Executor. AUCTION SALET“ VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. TllllllSllllY, MAY 6th, l89‘l. The subscriber, executor of the wil[ of Andrew J. Crofut, deceased, pursu- ant to authority given by said writ, wul Offer-.for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, May 6th. 1897, at 2 o’clock p. 111 (unless previous- ly disposed of at private sale) the VALU- ABLE REAL ESTATE known as the ht me- stead owned and occupied by Andrew J. Crofut at the time of his decease. ' Said real estate consists of a tract Of land about 137 feet in front on West avenue, in the city of South Norwalk, Conn., and about 214 feet in depth, With a large. modern built dwelling house, with all conveniences, contain- ing 15 rooms. Also a fine barn on a spur of land ad- joining and fronting on a side street. The property is within five. minutes’ ‘ walk of the churches, near the schools, and one-quarter of a mile from the South Norwalk railroad station. Sale to take place on the premises. Terms and conditions made known at time of sale. _ Dated at South Norwalk, April 24, 1897. JACOB M. LAYTON, EXecutor. honor to contentions. Sealed proposals will be received by the selectmen of Wilton until one O’clock p. m. on Monday May 36, 1897, for grading and graveling the so called Kent road from the south bounds of the town to Hunt’s store; also bids for graveling the same Without grading. Bids to be made in 2500 feet sections and each bid must be accompanied by a properly executed bond of 8250 00 as a guarantee of good faith, and to ensure the faithful performance of the condi- tions of the contract, if awarded. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office ‘of the Comrnisioners of Highways at Hartford, or at the town clerk’s oflice Wilton. The selectmen reserve the right to reject any or all proposals, as the interests of the town may seem to require. All envelopes containing proposals. must be markedon the outside as con- taining such, to avoid unintentional opening of the same before the time ap- pointed. . JOSIAH GILBERT, ) Selectmen GEORGE W. GODFREY, . o .. JOHN GOBHAM, 5 Wilton. Wilton, Conn., April 17. 1897. no mo KllllW That you can save money _ by buying your Meats and Fish at ’ F. W. SMITII’S, 55 Main Sires Everything First Class. OPEN ' EVENINGS DAVID ‘ w. 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