o s, ' a '$ ‘\\\\\,\t\\W \\ \ . , Founded in 1800.1 VOL. Xcvn.—No 22 WASHINIlTllN NEWS. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford‘ Thought to Have Been Ten. dered the Mission to Spain. Mr. Havemeyer Promptly Set Free by Judge Bradley. GAZETTE BUREAU, l 1235 NEw YORK AVENUE. WASHINGTON, MAY 27. Among the first callers at the White House this morning were Vice Presi- dent Hobart and, Senator Platt, who announced that they came about “a mat- ter of legislation.” A great many Sen- ators and Representatives come about matters of legislation recently. The President has announced semi-officially that he is very much interested in the tariff just at present and that as many legislators talk with him about tariff matters as on even the ' subjects of- ofiices and Cuba. 0 o 0 It is reported that the mission to Spain will be filled at the latest ,some time next week, possibly to-morrow or Saturday. This mission is recognized by the President as of the greatest im- portance at the present time, Owing to the very delicate Spanish-Cuban situa- tion. The statement is made that President McKinley will consider the nomination one of the highest compli- ments, if not the very highest, to: be paid by this administration. Among others, Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, it is thought, has been urged by the Pres- ident to accept the very delicate and responsible position. 0 0 o The Cuban question came up prompt- ly in the House this morning on a new move in this interesting question pre- cipitated by Mr. James Hamilton Lewis which resulted in a roll—call within fif. Vteen-minutesaftertheHouseassembled,. and finally an adjournment. o o 0 After the morning hour in the Senate, the Tariff Bill was taken up and slow progress made up to adjournment. o o o . The Havemeyer case was resumed promptly this morning, all the parties in interest present, and resulting in promptly setting Mr. Havemeyer free. The judge ruled that he did not com- mit contempt, in that he did not refuse to testify, and said : “N o court in Christendom would adjudge the pris- oner guilty in View of the facts.” The sudden collapse of the case created wide excitement. " 0 o 0 The first concert by the United States Marine band at the Capitol was given yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock. A very large crowd was on hand to listen to the music, under the leadership of Prof. Fanciulli. President McKinley passed by in his carriage as the concert began, and paused a moment to listen to the opening number. The concerts will be given at the Capitol every Wednesday until September, at 5:30 o’clock. The concert season at the White House will begin on the after- noon of Saturday, June 5, and will like- wise continue throughout the summer season; A series of concerts is also being given at the Marine Barracks every succeeding Thursday afternoon. 0 o 0 Some hot words passed between Sen- ators Hawley and Aldrich night before last at a session of the tariff committee. Referring to accounts published of the incident, Senator Hawley said to-day that he had been incensed over the finance committee’s attitude toward aniline dyes, and had expressed him- self in pretty hot words toward Senator ' Aldrich. He had, however, afterward talked the matter over with the Rhode Island Senator, and considers that they are as good friends as ever. Senator Hawley says the matter was very trivial, and he deprecates the publications con- cerning it. o 0 0 Mrs. Hawley and children sail for England on Saturday. T. H. Delano of the Graphic of Greenwich is here looking after the tobacco schedule in the tariff bill. Pleasingly Entertained. Miss Charlotte Hamilton entertained a number of her friends at "her home on Newtown avenue, last evening. Games were indulged in and the guests departed at a late hour. AA; ‘er / Happy Wilbur. Wilbur Waldron, employed at the Street Railway Station is ., passing around strawberries and cigars and all i .. this because of the recent arrival of a 4,”..- boy baby at his home. ‘ .4 n Entertaining and Instinctive Home J onrnal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. NORWALK, CONN. FRIDAY, MAY 28, l897.—12 PAGES. STATE SPRINGS A SURPRISE! INTERCEPTED LETTERS FROM FUDA SAID Totomm A PRACTICAL CONFESSION. A STRUGGLE FOR THE POSSESSION OF THEM, AT THE COUNTY JAIL. MORE WITNESSES IDENTIFY IOTH MEN. The testimony in the Fuda murder trial yesterday was interesting as well as important. For the state it traced the men from Stamford to the scene of the murder and back to Stamford. The witnesses showed Imapassino to be the director of the affair. They said that he appeared excited, and his eyes glared and he looked desperate. This is in line with the defense of Fuda, who will attempt to prove that Imapassino mur- dered the woman. A strange feature of the evidence introduced was that in the sight of each witness either of the men made some movement which at- tracted the witness’s attention, and enabled him to make his identification more complete. Another feature was the appearance in court of Imapassino, with a smooth- sliaven face. When he was arrested he wore a dark mustache, but during his confinement he grew a beard. It was more difficult for some of the witnesses to identify him, and a shave was or- Y dered. The removal of the beard gives the prisoner a much younger appear- ance. , When the trial was resumed yester- day morning, Joseph N. Miller of Stam-_ ford was called. He said he had known Fuda for some time. Fuda and his wife had been seen by him boarding the 8:21 train, two weeks before the murder. This statement was objected to by Mr. Judson but claimed by Mr. Fessenden on the ground that it showed Fuda was acquainted with the particular train taken on the night of the murder. The testimony was admitted. Miller stated that he saw Imapassino and Fuda on the evening of the murder at the depot. Imapassino rushed out to board the 8:21 train and he endeavored to assist him aboard. But Imapassino said he would wait until the next train and then beckoned to a couple who stood farther down the platform. They ad- vanced. . The witness saw that the man was Fuda. He did not know the woman. The two men, Miller said, held consnl- . tations frequently pending the arrival of the 9:21 and Imapassino appeared to have the trip in charge. He notified Fuda of the arrival of the train and the three were seen to climb aboard by the witness. ' ~ On the cross-examination the witness said that he remembered the trio well because the woman was good looking. In reply to another question ‘he said that good looking women always had an attraction for him. The witness said that he picked out Fuda at the jail among a number of Italians. Robert N. Russell, a brakeman on the train identified both Fuda‘. and Imapassino as the men who were with the woman and also identified the pho- tSograph of the murdered woman. When he entered the smoking car, the witness said that Imapassino eyed him repeatedly and finally waved to him. The witness approached him and in broken English he stated that he de- sired to go to East Norwalk. The wit- ness called the attention of the con- ductor to this fact and the latter re- ceived the fare. When the train reached East Nor- walk, the woman walked out on the platform and was met by the Witness. He asked her if she was to get off at East Norwalk and she replied that she was “with the men.” When the train stopped at East Norwalk, neither man attempted to get off and the witness informed them that the stopping place. was their destination. They got off and the woman remained on the car platform. The two men started to walk towards the station. Imapassino turned to the woman, still on the plat- form, and said grufliy, “Come on.” The woman obeyed reluctantly and the witness helped her off the train. She appeared as if she did not care to go. After alighting from the train, the, woman stood near the train, in fact so close that her position held the atten- tion of Mr. Russell until the train dis- appeared in the‘ darkness. The men I were some distance away from the woman when the train disappeared. On the cross-examination .by Mr. Judson, the defence of the accused was practically outlined. They will attempt to prove that Imapassino and not Fuda committed the murder. With this end in view, Attorney Judson. by skillful cross-questioning secured several im- portant admissions. Mr. Russell stated that Imapassino appeared to be the di- rector of the excursion of the trio. He asked the witness about the statiOns and paid the additional fare of the three on the train. The witness said that he noticed Imapassino because the prisoner kept looking back at him. “ I remember those eyes,” he said. “There was something glaring about them and he appeared like a man with something important on his mind.” Witness said that he noticed nothing in the actions of Fuda to attract attention. peared very ordinary. Henry W. Gorman, of East Norwalk, said that he met two Italians on Maple avenue a shortdistance from the scene of the crime. ”The witness identified Imapassino as one of the men, as the Italian spoke to him in a friendly way. "He couldn‘ot identifyFuda'. . The next witness forged another con- necting link of the strong chain of evi- dence. He was George E. Wilmot, a conductor on the cars of the N orwalk Tramway company. He was on duty on the night of the murder and his car passed East and Maple avenues at 10:25. Just at the point where the previous witness had seen the two men. Ima— passino and Fuda boarded the car. The former, the witness said, handed him a bill which he could not change. Then Fuda gave him ten cents for the two fares. The witness noticed that Fuda’s right foot was spattered with mud and gravel. The men rode with him for some distance and Imapassino asked for the depot. Conductor Wil- mot stopped for them at Monroe street and the pair disappeared in the direc- tion of the depot. . John F. Leslie, a motorman on the car in charge of Conductor Wilmot, corroborated the story of the preceding witness. He identified both Fuda ahd Imapassino as the men who boarded the car. He said they were on the bank near the East Norwalk depot, and ran down the bank, hailing him at the same time. He took particular notice of the men because of their delay in getting aboard. David Casassa of South Norwalk was then called. He saw the two men in his store between 10:30 and 11 o’clock. They stood out in front, andfinally Im- apassino entered the store and pur— chased 15 cents’ worth of fruit. He handed the witness a $20 bill. Witness could not change it, and after several visits to neighboring stores the bill was changed. All during this time Fuda stood in the doorway. When the wit- ness handed Imapassino the change Fuda entered. Fuda took part of the money and left the remainder in Im- apassino’s hands. The men then de- parted. Captain George W. Gladstone of South Norwalk was present at the fruit store when the two men entered. He directed the clerk where he could get the bill changed. The officer identified both men. Herman Quittner testified that he changed the bill presented by Clerk Casassa on the night in question. Elton Baker, the night agent at the South Norwalk depot, testified that at 10:40 on the night of the murder two Italians approached the ticket office. One inquired about trains to Glenbrook and was told that no more trains stopped at that station that night. Then he inquired about trains to Stam- ford and was told that the next train left at 12:53. He did not purchase ; tickets at that time, but returned just i before train time and. secured the I tickets. The witness could not identify either of the men. ' ’ 5‘. He ap- 4' Moses C. White, an expert on micro- scopy, professor of pathology at Yale university, and medical examiner of New Haven, was called as ad" expert in the case. . His testimony was given be- cause "his time was limited, and there- fore necessitated a break in the line of that givenr'throughOLIt the trial. He said that he had appeared in many mur- der cases 'in the state, and had given special attention to animal and human blood's‘ince 1854. He had examined the hatchet said to have been used in the murder. The examination disclosed particles of hair, a photograph of which wasprese’nted. He compared thehair on the hatchet with the specimens taken from the head of the murdered woman. They were similar. In the neck of the hatchet were particles of wool, which proved to be the same as the wool used in the shawl of the dead woman. The stains on the hatchet, he said, were undoubtedly human blood. This conclusion 'was arrived at by examina- tion by one of the most certain tests known to science. A comparison was made with other specimens of human blood, and the absorption bands as in- dicated in the spectrum were identical. The description of the tests as related by the witness was made interesting by the clear explanation offered by him. He explained every operation to the jury, and held the closest attention of the entire panel, as well as all in the court room. To a question from Mr. Judson he said that the blood on the shawl in one place might be caused by a spurt of blood. The spots on the shawl might be caused by dribbling. “Suppose a blow should be struck from the back, would the woman fall on her face or side ? Can such a. blow cause the blood to squirt?” “Your question is not clear to me.” . “Would a back or a side blow cause the blood to squirt?” “That I can’t tell. It all depends.” Attorney Judson then asked several questions of the same nature, intending to confuse Dr. White, but to no pur- pose. The witness was‘pdss’itive in the belief that the first and‘iatal blow, the one-that caused the squirting cf blood upon " the garment of Fuda, was de- livered from in front. After a recess of five minutes had been taken .Dr. White explained the wounds. Some of them would give out a great deal of blood. Some wounds would not give out much because at the time they were inflicted there was very little blood in the body to flow. One of the wounds in the scalp would prob— ably give out no blood. ' The coat worn by Fuda on the night of the murder was then handed to Dr. White. He made a thorough examina- tion of it and said that it had been washed. Not all of the blood had been taken from the left and right sides, near the shoulders. There are some particles of blood which yet remain that cannot be seen by the naked eye. They are in the seams. It appears as though the blood had been dragged in them. The coat had been sponged and washed in parts. He also said that rain might have had some effect upon the coat, but he did not think that it had been washed iii a tub. If it had been the blood would not have re- large spots, but would have run all over the coat. Another surprise was sprung on the attorneys for the defense when State Attorney Fesse‘nden called Alexander Watt, Jr. to the stand as a Witness, Mr. Watt is one of the assistants at the county jail where Fuda and ImapaSSino have been confined pending their trial. Two letters were offered in evidence. They were evidently written by Fuda during his incareration. In fact accused admitted they were letters that he had prepared for mail and had even taken the precaution to seal. It is said that they are the most damaging evidence that the state could have produced and that they practically contain a confes- sion of the guilt of the two men indicted placing more of the responsibility of the crime, ho\vever, at the door of Ima- passino. They were delivered by Fuda to the jail officials to mail. The enve- lopes were torn open_ the seal' broken and the contents examined. They were then shown to Fuda and the latter was asked if they were written by him. He acknowledged they were and became excited when he saw they had been opened and grabbed them. He fought fiercely in his cell to retain possession of the letters, at once realizing that he had committed himself and it required the combined efforts of J ailers Watt and Steele to force them from him and again secure posSession of them. They, were then turned over to the state at- torney. . Attorney Judson in the cross-exami- nation of J ailer Watt yesterday, sar- castically denounced such a practice, but there was no help for it and he realized at once that he had a danger- ous barrier confronting him. It was at this point that the court ordered an adjournment of the trial until this morning, and Attorney Judson will contest the admission of the letters in question as a confession. * mained in one spot or two or more, GURDIALLYJIREETED. The New Rector of 'Grace Church Given a Reception. l Lookwood’s Hall the Scene of_ a Happy Gathering. A reception in honor of J. McClure Bellows the new rector at Grace Epis- copal church of this city was held in Lockwood’s hall last evening. It was estimated that over two hun= dred persons were present many of whom had not before enjoyed the pleas- ure of Mr. Bellows’ acquaintance. The platform or stage in the hall had been artistically decorated with palms, ferns and exotics to say nothing of a wealth of fragrant flowers, and the sight was a pleasing one. Among the clergy present were Rec- tor Pond of St. Paul’s church, Rector Norris of Trinity church, Rev. F. A. Scofield, of the Methodist church, and Rev. Dr. Noble of the Congregational church. Letters of a kindly welcome were received from nearly if not all of the clergy of the town. A pleasing musical program was pre- sented. The reception was an informal affair, and every one present seemed to be as happy as if children and ata May- day party. While the greeting to Mr. Bellows was cordial on the part of those assem- bled, it was equally so on his part, and he seemed to fully appreciate and enjoy the hearty welcome accorded to him. “Social chat” was indulged 1n and every one felt as it were “at home.” Indeed, only too seldom do such pleas- ant gathei ings as was this occur. Light refreshments were served and of course heartily enjoyed. To the ladies who managed the affair much praise is due. The reception was all that could possibly be desired. —————‘0.0>~——— THE GAZETTE WOULD LIKETOflSEE The_Winnipauk roads placed in good . . condition. » Captain Rose make as good a score at the butts as his kids. The circulation of THE EVENING GA ZETTE increase another two hundred to-morrow. The Winnipauks play ball on the Fair Grounds with some of the crack teams. Maurice McGrath ride a wheel. Bicyclists, Beware. The new general law for the regula- tion of cycling will go into effect on the adjournment of the general assem- bly, which will be in a few days. The law, it should be understood, provides a penalty against fast riding and neglect to use a bell. A negligent rider may also be held liable for all damage occasioned. Failure to have and use a suitable bell is punishable by a fine not to exceed $20. Official Examinations. An order was issued from the office of the adjutant-general in Hartford. yesterday which is of interest to the members of the National Guard in this city. It calls for the examination of all the military officers of the regiment by an examining board just selected. Among those who have been summoned for such examination which will take place in Bridgeport on June 17th and 18th, are Major, John H. Wade, brigade inspector, Captain A. J. Wilcoxson; Ist lieutenant, William M. Bloom; 2nd lieutenant, Winfield Scott. Bicycle Notes. Edward Whitlock and William Wad- hams wheeled to Stamford yesterday. Fred Godfrey, who‘ claims to have been bitten by a dog while wheeling to Bridgeport one day this week, is rapid: ly improving. Dealers report a continuance of good sales in the bicycle business. ’ Base Ball. The Artics and Col. Roberts’ military school team will play . ball to-morrow afternoon. The Pioneers and Eagles'will play a match game of ball at Darien, Monday morning. The St. Mary’s and the Winnipauk base ball nines will play a match game to-morrow. 7 Killed by a Runaway. John Murphy, a farmer, living near New Milford, was driving to that vil- lage last evening when his horsevbecame unmanageable and ran away. Murphy was thrown from the wagon and killed instantly. [$1200 'a Year PRICE TWO CENTS ‘ MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE. The Norwalk Sunday Schools to Assemble at the Methodist Church. The Sunday schools of the Congrega- tional, Baptist and Methodist churches will unite on Sunday afternoon next at the Methodist church at 3 o’clock, and give a service in honor of Memorial day. Buckingham Post, G. A. R., wil attend in a body. ' The order of exercises is as follows 1.——Prelude on Organ. ‘ 2.-Hymn, “Great God,” etc. 3v‘l9v993il19nx A 4.:Aiithein. 5.—»Rebponsfve reading. 6.——Prayer. 7.——Duett by Miss Byxbee and Miss Staab. 8.—-Address by Rev. F. A. Scofield. 9.—Hymn, "' Onward Christian Sol- diers.” ' 10.—Recitation 11.—Address, Rev. F. E. Robbins. 12.——Male Quartette. 13.—Address by Rev. G. Haulenbeek. 1§.——Offertory. cornet solo by Mr. Tilly. 1;).—Hymn, “ My Country ’tis of Thee.” 16.——Benediction by Rev. F. A. Scofield. A ‘ —Read the half-price sale adv. of the Boston store, N orwalk. MARRIAGES. BURKE—WORTHEN.—In Bridgeport, May 26, by the Rev. Louis N. Booth, Miss Clara Worthen to Edmund Burke, both of Bridgeport. BURKES—WILLIAMS.-~—In Danburv, May :25, by the Rev. A. c. Hubbard, Miss Berstella Williams to James E. Burkes, both of Danbury. Light—Lyon—In Bethel, May 26, by Rev. William Morrall, Sadie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lyon to Daniel Light, both of Bethel. * RUFFLES~SATTERLEE — In Balls Pond, May 19, by the Rev. W. F. Ber- ger. Miss Marguerite Satterlee to Al- fred Ruffles, both of Balls Pond. SMITH — SCUDDER. -— In Newtown, May 26, Frances Carolyn Scudder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Scudder of Dodgington district, to Arthur Judd Smith, son of Rev. Henry B. Smith, formerly of that place. Warner—Brazie—In Nichols, May 26, by Rev. B. D. Remington. Miss Cora Brazie to Fred Warner of Bridge:- port. . ._. . DEATHS. BOLLES~In New Milford, May 17, Frederick Walker Bolles, aged 39 years. DBeach—in Bridgeport, . May 25, Emil.y,-widow of Elijah Beach, of Trum- bull, aged 76 years. Curran—In Bridgeport, May 27,. Charles, son of Ellen and the late Pat- rick Curran, aged 16 years. CLARKSON—In Bridgeport, May 23, Stephen W. Clarkson, aged 51 years. CAREY——In Bridgeport, May 25, Bridget, wife of Patrick Carey, aged 49 years. CONNELL—In Fairfield, May Mary, wife of Thomas Connell. COUCH—In Park Ridge, N. J. May 25, Minnie L. Dickerman, wife» of Mar- shall J. Couch formerly of South Nor- walk. DWYER—In Danbury, May 22, James W., son of John and Lulu Dwyer, aged 2 years and 6 months. 26, GILLAN—In Stamford, May 22, Mary Gillan, aged 69 years. Green—In Bridgeport, May 27, Ida R., wife of Frank L. Green, aged 31 years. . HALLOCK—In Stamford, May 24, Harriet, wife of W. H. H. Hallock, aged 79. years. HIBBART—In Bridgeport; May 24, Mary Ann, wife of Frank Hibbart, aged 42 years. KUHN—In Bridgeport, May 25, Mary A. Kuhn, aged 79 years. KELLOGG—In Sherman, May 13, Ray- mond Kellogg, aged 79 years. Keys—In Bridgeport, May 27, J o- seph Keys aged 49 years. LYNAM—In Bridgeport, May 26, Bessie, wife of James J. Lynam, aged 23 years. MANSFIELD—In Brookfield, May 21, Julia M. Mansfield, aged 66 years. NEVINS—In Bridgeport, May 24, Albert, son of Edward and Annie Nevins, aged 1 year. PERKINS—In East Norwalk, May 25, Mrs. Jane Perkins. PATTERSON—In Norwalk, May 25, Samuel C. Patterson, aged about 65 years. STAPLETON—In Bridgeport, May 23, Margaret A., daughter of George and Bridget Stapleton, aged 33 years. SMITH——In Colebrook, May 21, Le Grand Smith, formerly of West Nor- walk. SHEEHAN—In N orwalk, May 25, William E., son of John T. and Mary Sheehan, aged 4 months. WILSON—In Bridgeport, May 25, Nicholas 0. Wilson, aged 52 years. WARREN—In South Norwalk, May 24, Edith M., daughter. of George E. and Susan A. Warren aged 12 years. ~WEEKS—In Asheville, N. C. May 26 Jennie Middlebrook, wife of Frank Brown Weeks, and only daughter ‘of L.. N. Middlebrook of Bridgeport. '9
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