: me... 9 5"» wnEKLv-NORWLEK‘ ~GAZETTE. ‘— LOCAL NEWS. . Miss M. Dooley of Roton Point has returned to her home in New York. David J. Sheehan of Waghington, D. C., is home for a two weeks vacation. Charles Cummings of Bridgeport is a guest of friends in town. Harry G. Elwood and wife and Ed- ward M. Elwood of Buffalo, N. Y., are visiting their "parents on Orchard street. William Weaver has gone to, Pater- son, N. J. Charles Helmer of the Adams, Mass, Freeman was in town over Labor Day. H. H. Williams and Arthur Taylor spent Labor Day at Stamford. Thomas Deakin of Danbury, is visit- ing friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Aurelius J. Meeker. of Mott avenue, are home from Asbury Park. ‘ Mrs. Edwin Clarke and Edwin P. Clarke. of Elm street, who attended the Christian Endeavor convention in San F. ancisco and have since been en- joying :L tour through thecountry.have returi ed home. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Butts, son and daughter, of Jersey City, have re- turned to their home after a visit at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Rider. of Westport avenue. Frank J. Bradbury, of Bayview ave- nue, has areturued home from a few days" trip to Norfolk, Va. Miss Emily C. L’Amoureux,of Brook- lyn, is a guest of Mrs. L. J. Reynolds, of'Main street. ' : Mrs. R L. Baker, of High street, is visiting her father. Representative Burwell Carter, of Plainville. The annual state convention of the Connecticut King’s Daughters will be held in Christ church, Bridgeport, next month. Mrs. Bottome and Mrs. Davis of New York will be among the speak- ers. Mrs. Charles Hobbie, the widow of the late Captain Hobbie, of the 17th Connecticut Regiment, has received an increase of pension from $8 to #20 a month, with $1,200 back pay. ‘Captain Hobbie was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville. Max Miller, aged about 40 years, was drowned near the Saugatuck railroad bridge on Sunday. Miller had been dowu the harbor with a party and on his return was making his boat fast when he in some manner fell overboard and was drowned. His body was re- covered. Deceased leaves a. wife and one child. At the races of the Norwalk Yacht club, held on Labor Day, the boats won as follows: Sloops, Mabel: jib and main- sail, Fannie; cabin boats, Bonbon; cats, Little Joe, 1st, Folly 2nd; canoes, Mar- guerite. The prizes were all presented in the evening with the exception of that won by the Bonbon, in which there was a protest. - The Bridgeport Driving association will hold its first annual trotting race at the Norwalk fair ground track Tues- day Sept. 14th. A number of Bridge- port horses are entered as well as some from N orwalk and the sport will be very exciting. Much interest is taken in the match race between Bridgeport Prince, 0Wned by M. Cone, and Lizzie K., owned by Otis Brush, both of Bridgeport, and it is said that quite some money will change hands on the result. - A hearing in the case of the state vs. Mrs. Eliza Diaz was held in the Town Court room Tuesday, before Judge Frost. Mrs. Diaz was charged with having fired five revolver shots at Andrew Hutchinson at his home in W'innipauk some weeks since. Mr. Hutchinson was disposed to ef- fect an amicable settlement, it is said, but finally decided to prosecute to the full extent of the law. Attorney J. J. Walsh appeared as special counsel for the prosecution. After listening to the evidence the judge found probable cause and bound the prisoner over in the sum of $500,for trial in the Court of Common Pleas, September term. Miss Fannie Louden, a sister of the accused, became surety. A row which awakened not only the boarders at Phipps’ hotel but also the residents of Greens Farms, occurred Sunday evening between the pianist ' and the night watchman of the hotel. The immediate cause of the rumpus was a difference of opinion between the two men as to who was in author- ity. It is one of the rules of the house that all music shall cease at 11:30 p. m. At that hour Saturday evening the night watchman entered the music parlors and ordered the playing stopped. Previous to this a banjoist and the pianist had been playing to- gether. The latter obeyed the order but the banjoist continued. He was ordered out of the house. 'He was about to obey the command when the pianist took up the banjoist’s side. It was then the war ensued. The pianist was knocked down and it is said that there were revolver shots fired. Several of the bystanders went to the pianist’s rescue and only desisted I when the watchman drew his revolver- Landlord Phipps’ appearance upon the scene quelled the riot. Both men were discharged. Saturday evening as the train due at, 2 o’clock en .. route to Danbury was about leaving the station a young man was seen to hurry into the depot and rush down the stairs to the statiOn- platform. The train was not under very much headway, but sufficient to make the risk of getting on the same somewhat dangerous, even to a cautious person. As the young man essayed to get on the train a young bootblack recog- nizing the danger caught hold of him. The young man swung him aside and attempted to grasp the rail of the car platform and to the horror of some of the passengers who had just left the train fell between the platform and the cars. The crunch of the car wheels as they ground the flesh of the would-be pas- senger caused those on the platform to cringe with horror. . The rear brakeman on the train was quick to realiZc that an accident had happened and pulled the bell rope stopping the train before it had scarce- ly gotten out of the tunnel. The victim was recognized'as Edward Mann, son of Charles Mann of Wilton. He was lifted to the platform, and soon after at the suggestion of Officer More- house who arrived at the scene with a GAZETTE reporter, a stretcher was se cured and the unfortunate man taken to the hospital. It was noticed in putting him on the stretcher, he all the while conscious, that one of his arms was severed. Tenderly he wsa conveyed to the hos- pit'al. In the meantime Dr. S. H. Hunting- ton had been summoned, and at the suggestion of the reporter his parents in Wilton advised of the accident. When Dr. Huntington arrived the poor man was on his way to the hospital. After his arrival at the hospital Drs. Gregory and Burke being present found that he had not only suffered the loss of an arm but had suffered a frac- ture to his ribs, and received internal injuries that precluded any chance of a surgical operation in order to save his life. Everything possible was done to allay any possible pain, and between three and four o'clock Sunday morning he died. “Eddie” Mann as he was best known, was a painter by trade and perhaps 28 years of age. He was a nephew of Ed- ward A. Taylor of this city. The re- mains will be taken to Wilton for in- terment. Labor day in Norwalk was quite gen- erally observed by the merchants and manufacturers. The weather was de- lightful. Large crowds visited Roton and Gregory Points, and quite a number went on the Magenta excursion to Coney Island. Many were out on their bicycle and wheeled to adjoining towns. CENTRAL LABOR UNION. The annual picnic of the Central La- bor’ Union was held at the Fair Grounds, Monday. The attendance was not as large as on former occasions but the interest in the several events on the part of those present seemed in no wise weakened. The affair closed in the evening with a dance in the hall. The bicycle races attracted quite a crowd. . The winners in the different bicycle events were, one mile novice, A. I. Harrison, New Haven, lst; E. L. Burke, Bridgeport, 2d; D. F. Hoffman, Bridge- port, 3d. Time, 2:36 3-5. Half mile handicap, E. Halstead, Danbury, 1st; R. F. Hoffman of Bridgeport, 2d; H. C. Istas, New Haven, 3d. Time, 1:06. Half mile open, J. R. Harrison of Bayonne, 1st; Harry J. Bill of New Ha- ven, 2d; Otto C. Heim of Danbury, 3d. Time, 1:06 4—5. One mile handicap, H. J. Bill, lst; W. H. Weed, 2d; Otto Heide. One mile open, R. F. Cotter, lst; J. R. Harrison, 2d; Otto C. Heim, 3d. Time 2:19 4-5. Two mile handi- cap, H. C. Istas, 1st; H. J. Bill, 2d;Otto C. Heim, 3d, E. L. Burke, 4th; James Houlihan, 5th; R. F. Hoffman, 6th. A kid’s race was run in which there were five entries and three prizes. It was an exciting race and was won by Howard Saunders. The two next prizes were captured by Herbert Saun- ders and George Tallmadge. In the ball game the VVinnipauks won by ascore of 16 to 4. The 100 yards dash was won by Fred Chillin- worth with Bryan Silk as aclose second. The three-legged race was won by those old timers Clune and Mason, closely hunted by Mullen and Mulli- gan. The potato race for first place pas captured by Ed. Sherwood of South- port, who gave Kehoe and Fahy a bare chance ofwinning. ' In the half mile boys’ race Kehoe was awarded lst prize, as it was claimed that the actual winner of the race. Peter Stern', was coached on the track, J. Daly was awarded 2d prize and F. Jones, 3d. Minnie Brotherton,an eighteen-year- old girl, who lives in the woods be- tween Wilton and New Canaan, has been placed under arrest by Constable Merris Buttery, charged with being the leader of a gang of housebrcakers and thieves. ' . The warrant on which she was ar- rested charges her with forcible entry to the house of old Mr. J une, the her- mit, of Wilton, and she has confessed her share in the escapade. ' The authorities have not placed the girl behind prison bars, but prefer to use her as a decoy in the hope of- cap- turing the remainder of the gang, sev- eral of whOm are known, but against " whom there is no evidence. For some-time the farmers have been made the victims of an organized band. ~of thieves headed by the girl Chieftain. As a rule the burglars have been petty in their character. Small sums of money have been taken, but provisions seem to have had a greater attraction for the maurauders. It has been their habit to ransack the larder and hold midnight banquets, at which the girl presided and was the leading spir1t in the reckless revels. The girl, it is said, planned the ex- peditions and assumed a leadership in all the movements of the gang. On the night of a raid it has been her habit to slip from her home, meet her faithful followers and then the raid would be- gin. The gang seemed to have a fond- ness for hams and provisions of all kinds. They were epicures, and their leader was a good cook. On the night of the burglary at J uue’s, little of value was taken away. The object was to have a feast. The young girl proposed making a meal of hot biscuit, and while she was making the dough the men gathered about the .table drinking and telling stories. Then followed a carousal and feasts to the queen of marauders were drunk with great gusto. The girl’s word was law with her chosen band, and it is doubtful if the plans of the constabulary to force her to betray her companions will succeed. She is at her parents’ home, but is kept under surveillance. Miss Brotherton is a handsome young woman. Her eyes are large and brown, the eye-brows arched. Her ears are thin and well formed. She is worshipped by‘the young men of her band. Her ambition is to emulate the heroines of flashy fiction. ‘ Under her direction, the gang has made the moSt of its opportunities, and and the peaceful countryside has been fairly terrorized. Among the recent depredations traced to the girl and her comrades is a robbery at the Hawxhurst’s, from whose farm house $20 in money, a gold watch, two hams and a pair of shoes were stolen. "Sam” Buttery’s house at Silver Mine, was also broken into, and ten pounds of pork was stolen, to- gether with fifteen cans of fruit. The Templeton farm house at South Wilton, also came in for 'a share of attention. Constable Buttery’s plans miscarried a few nights ago. Everything was ready for Minnie to accompany the gang on another expedition, and the constable was to swoop down upon them when they were in the height of their orgie. But the astute constable was disappointed. Buttery seems to think that by keep- ing the girl at her house instead of locking her up the others will walk in- to a trap. The value of a hospital in the Town of Norwalk was never more fully illus- trated than within the last forty-eight hours. Saturday evening a young man attempted to board a train at the rail- road station, and fell between the cars and platform and sustained injuries that resulted in his death at the hospi- tal . Sunday evening there was a desperate fight between Italians in the vicinity of Plymouth avenue that caused the taking of participants to the hospital. Possibly not since its inception has there ever been such a surcharge of pa- tients at this institution as at present. The regular nurses are away, but they have left apt attendants in charge. Saturday evening Edward Mann was taken to the hospital with a badly crushed arm. He received skilled at- tendance but all the skill and faithful- ness of the nurses were as naught, the shock eventuating in his death. ‘ But’it is, the story of the bloody alfray on Plymouth avenue of which we started to write. Razors and pistols played a promi- nent part in the meeting, with the re- sult that at least one man if not two will die. As the reporter learnes it, men who gave their names as Frank and Joseph Grillo visited the house of Frank Kelly not far from Ward street, and entered into a game of cards with Frank and Felix Kelly. A dispute arose over the game, and it is asserted “one, two, three” revolver shots were fired. The trouble occurred between 8 and 9 o’clock. Officer Morehouse was advised of the affair, and hastily reached the Sticky Plain Road, and looking down from the Plymouth avenue Junction of the same, recognized the fact of a disturb- ance and lost no time in taking part in the same. On his way he heard pistol shots fired, which somewhat accelerat- ed his speed and soon he was the bright particular star of the occasion. He grabbed a man named Kelly who seemed to be a leading participant and 'at the same time, as he says, “hooked on to Felix Kelly,” and “quickly had them both hooked up double” with a pair of bracelets. When he grasped Frank Kelly, he saw something thrown over a nearby fence, and later made search and found a revolver which he turned over to Chief Bradley. He also placed under arrest, Joseph and Frank Grillo. He was quick to discern that the two latter were in need i ofmedical treatment, and after a time secured a wagon and had the two men ‘ taken to the hospital for treatment. He was assisted by George Hussy who acted faithfully according to the officer’s instructions. The Kellys were taken to, the sta- tion-house, but it was later found that they, too, had sustained serious injur- ies and they were transferred to the hospital by order of Chief Bradley. Seemingly it was the Grillo party who did the shooting and the Kelly party who did the cutting. All of the participants suffered in- jury, in the fight, -but none equal to that of Frank Grillo. He was pronounced by the physicians in charge one of the worst cut up men that ever came under their observation. There is a clean and wide open cut on the back of his neck reaching from his right’ear to the left; another cut that has clipped off the lobe of his ear and left a ghastly wound reaching to his mouth, three others that gashed his cheek in a horrible manner, another on his opposite cheek, and a long but superficial cut across his abdomen. His condition is considered critical. His wounds were dressed by Drs. Tracey and Hitchcock. The same amount of energy displayed in almost any part'of the man’s anatomy would probably have resulted in his instant death. His partner Joseph Grillo also re- ceived some lasting facial wounds. The razor or knife used cut a clean sweep from the chin upward making a flap that required several stitches to close, after the removal of a portion of the blade that did the cutting from his jaw. ’ ‘ He was cared for by Drs. Gregory and Burke. . Of the Kelly’s who fought with razors as against pistols it is found that “ Fe- lix ” received a pistol wound through the left arm near the shoulder. Not necessarily fatal. Frank Kelly did not fare so well. He received a bullet wound in his right arm below the elbow, one in the fleshy part of the arm near the shoulder, and another that will make one of his digits on the right hand of little use. These three were treated for their wounds by Drs. Gregory and Burke. Their chances of recovery seem favor- able. But all three in that event, are entitled to a term in States prison. It was altogether one of the most dis- graceful disturbances thatever occurred within the environments of Norwalk, and most certainly invites an addition to the present police force, and also ur- gently calls upon those in authority to suppress the illegal traffic in the sale of liquor. said to prevail on the outskirts of the city. Chief Bradley and Officer Morehouse visited the scene later and found the razor. _._.__.__‘-.-p._______. DARI EN. Edward McClellan is quite ill. A. Bailey the new proprietor of the Columbia Hotel, has taken possession. The Musical Associatlon will hold its first meeting for the season, Monday, September 13. Miss Stella Austin has so far recov- ered from her recent illness as to be able to get about the house. Miss Maud Mather of Passaic, N. J ., who has been stopping at Albert Sco- field’s, has returned home. A musical for which Methodist ladies ave been planning will probably be held in the Town Hall Thursday even- ing. Prizes for a mile handicap road race which H. M. Hindley is arranging for Saturday afternoon are a pair of tires (first), a Twentieth Century lamp (sec- ond), and three others not selected. If stormy the race will be postponed until September 18. Selectman Mackey states shat he be- lieves he has had enough of politics and earned a right to retire. He thinks there are other men in the Democratic party as capable of filling the office of selectman as he. It may be that there will be only one Democrat on the board the coming year. Mrs. Edward G. Fairfield has again left Darien. Mrs. Fairfield returned to her husband about two weeks ago. Two of their children were taken from the County Home, and the family re- sumed housekeeping. Mrs. Fairfield said no one called to see her, and she felt lonesome. She sent her children to Mrs. Phoebe Clock’s and left home. Mr. Fairchild threatens to get a di- vorce. Theodore Morehouse will start for College, September 14. The Darien ball nine defeated the New Canaan nine, Monday morning, 25 to 10. W. Owen, who was severely bruised in an accident a week ago, is able to get around again. George H. Tilley is greatly enlarging his dam by building a new one near the highway. This will nearly double ' its capacity. The annual meeting of the Methodist church was held ‘0 Monday evening. The trustees elected were John Moore and Mr. Crofut. It was voted to give the exterior of the church and parson- age a fresh coat of paint. Although it was decided that ladies could be pres- ent and vote for trustees if they de- sired. they did not take advantage of the opportunity. NEW CANAAN. Mr. Steven Ferris of Sound Beach will lecture in the Baptist church to morrow evening. His subject will be “ Morality and the Evil of the Town. ” All are invited. Maggie Rowland and “Gus” Jackal were married at Bridgeport on Mon- day. ' Miss Gertie Brooks spent Labor Day at the home of her cousin Miss Maude Benedict. Mr. W. Jordan is visiting his brother this week. . A horse owned by Hiram Scott a liv- eryman of Ridgefield lies in a dying condition in E. H. Sammis’s stable, Forest street. Will Weed, son of Chauncey Weed, while driving on Monday overturned the wagon and was thrown out. Lester Messenger and a party of friends spent Labor Day at Lake Waccabuc. Charles Tuttle and Levitt Merritt wheeled to Croton Falls, Sunday. Elbert Richards, of Stamford, visited friends in New Canaan, Labor Day. William Lloyd, of New York, has been spending a few days with his sis- ter on East avenue The lawn party given by the ladies of the Baptist church will be held on the rector’s lawn, Friday evening. The Mandolin Club, of Norwalk, will fur- nish music. The large barn on Oenoke avenue. owned by Mr. Gerrish, presented an attractive appearance Saturday even- ing. It was profusely decorated with flowers and palms. The floor was cov- ered with linen drugget, which afford— ed a grand floor for dancers. The final hop of the season was given at the home of Doctor Lambert, Ienoke avenue, Monday evening, as many of the “New Yorkers” will soon return i0 their city home. Mrs. Eliza Whitney is very ill at her home on East avenue. Mrs. E. Fancher visited her son, Arthur, in Hartford Saturday and found him in a very feeble condidtion. —‘-.~O WILTON. Mrs. Charles Dann is spending the week with friends in Brooklyn. Miss Harriet Comstock who graduat- ed at Vassar this summer, has accepted a position as teacher in New Haven. Miss Esther V’Vhite of Cannons re- turned from the N orwalk hospital on Saturday. Timothy Davenport and children of Yonkers are again stopping at the Sturges homestead. Miss Bessie Barbour was the guest of Miss Helen Middlebrook on Monday. Miss Barbour is stopping for a while with Miss Kate White at Cannon’s. Mr. and Mrs. Bergman and little son are guests of Mr. Stadinger. Most of the district schools in town opened Tuesday. Miss Olive Appleyard and Mr. David Middlebrook, who have been visiting the latter’s sister Mrs. R. M. Olmstead have returned to Stratford. Mrs. Trowbridge has been visiting friends in South Norwalk, where she went to attend the wedding of her grand-niece Miss Belle Ferris. While rolling the golf ground last week Flower Middlebrook unfortunate- ly met with a serious accident. Henry Weston and George S.Weston of New York spent Labor Day at the Pines. ‘ Mrs. Geo. A. Davenport has returned home after a sojourn of four weeks at Hickory Bluff. Mrs. P. S. .Ackerman and cousin, Mrs. Mead, of Danbury, wheeled to Rowayton last week and were guests of Captain Weeks. Mrs. Francesea Nesbit of New York is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Betts. As we go to press numbers are flock- ing to the Congregational chapel pre- paring for the evening‘s festivities. There are delightful rumors of Fourth of July girls, Labor Day girls, May Queens,etcetera. At a recent meeting of the members of the board of education the resigna- tion of G. W. Ogden was accepted and Horace Reynolds was appointed acting school visitor. ‘ The sewing society of‘ the Congrega- tional church was pleasantly enter- tained by Mrs. R. W. Keeler last week. The next meeting will be held Septem- ber 16th, at the residence of Miss Mid— dlebrook. William Sturges is one of“ the few men in town who pay any attention to the law, requiring that property owners should mow the weeds about their fences. If this law was enforced our streets, would present a much more attractive appearance. Edward Jones of Bridgeport was in town the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Mari- ana Jones, last week. Mrs. Susan Green, who has been liv- ing in Norwalk since the death of her brother, John C. Dudley, has sufficient- ly recovered from her lameness as to be able to come to W ilton and open the old homestead for a few weeks and visit her old friends here. F. W. Rogers, the bicycle dealer of Norwalk, will exhibit his graphophone at the festival of the Congregational church Wednesday evening, and it is needless to say that it will attract a large number. The wedding of Miss Lavina C. Geop— pler and Henry VVeiseit took place at the bride’s home on Monday after- noon. A number of the near friends of the young couple were present. Mr. and Mrs. VVeiseit left soon after the ceremony for Hartford, where they will make their future home. The bride wore a very becoming and stylish dress of blue and tan with hat to match. The happy pair were the reelpienfi‘ of numerous costly and handsome presents. The funeral of Edward Mann, who met his death in endeavoring to board the train at Norwalk,on Saturday night was held from his fathers home in Wil- ton yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Mr. Hooker and Mr. Hart. A large number of friends from Norwalk as well as Wilton were present to testify their affection for their dead comrade. The sympathy of the entire town is with the sorrowing parents and aged grandparent in this their great afflic— tion. I a- Rev. George Stephen Bennett, rector of Grace church Jersey City, N. 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