"‘\~.__... -.,. Ugh. ..‘.....\ _ ”rub ~... ._~"\~... \N‘x“.m\ “a. . A: founded in 1800.] .412. Entertaining and I nstmctive Home J carnal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. [$1.00 a Year VOL. Xcvnig—No 7 NORWALK CONN.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1 MURPHY 0N TRIAL The. Vitriol Thrower Who Blinded Jennie Kinqsella Before the Court. Expert Testimony Introduced to Prove His Insanity. In the Superior court, criminal side, yesterday was begun the trial of Owen Murphy of Norwalk, who is charged with throwing vitriol in the face of Miss Jennie Kinsella, also of Norwalk, last fall, from which she was blinded and terribly disfigured for life. Miss Kinsella was in court and testi- fied. Until the jury saw the face of Murphy’s victim it is doubtful if any of them could have realized what a fiendish piece of work had been com-. ,mitted. At the request of Attorney Fessenden she removed her veil. The sight presented would have been repulsive had not the feeling of pity superseded all other. The scarcely healed burns of vitriol had furrowed dhd wrinkled the young girl’s face in a frightful manner. But that was net the worst. It was the sightless eyes, eyes that had only a few months ago been able to look upon the sunshine and rain, eyes that had recognized friends, and that had made the world worth living in. The sight was de- stroyed the night that the vitriol was thrown, and the poor girl could not see the faces of the jury, nor of the specta- tors. Tears were brought to the eyes of many at the sight, bi’it Murphy alone was 'unmoved. ' Miss Kinsella, while on the stand, claimed the attention of everyone. She gaveabricf recount of the affair as. far as she could remember it. Murphy did not look at her while she was testi— fying. Her companion on the eventful night and for whomMurphy has claimed that he meant the assault, Miss Mary Troy gave the most positive and direct evidence against Murphy, fully identi- fying him in court. The accused is defended by Attorney Edwin F. Hall. ' William C. Schultz, a hatter, testi- fied as to seeing Murphy following the girls. Officer Thomas Hunt related remarks made by the accused when he was ar- rested two days after the crime in whichthe prisoner said: “I’m sorry I did it. I must have been buggy.” Thomas Collins of Stamford, related the selling of the vitriol to a man at the time but could not identify Mur- phy. William McAllister testified that Murphy told him he would not care if | he 950‘ six years, film had only hit the the Bible as being driven out of the ‘ rightgirl. A number of other witnesses related numerous matters regarding the affair, all tending to criminate Murphy in every way. Several physicians de- scribed thejnature of Miss Kinsella’s in- juries. Quick progress was made with the case and by the noon adjournment the direct evidence had been submitted The afternoon was spent in the defence presenting medical experts to show the mental condition of Murphy at the time of the crime. Much of their testi- mony was of an unprintabie nature, relative to habits of the accused in a vile way, which it was alleged caused him to act as of unsound mind. The defence'put on the stand Dr. Dexter Hitchcock who said he had treated the prisoner for melancholia and described his symptoms. Dr. M..J. Gibbons of the Stamford sanitarium where Murphy was treated for eight, weeks, nearly a year ago, said that the man was suffering from certain acts that had rendered him practically of an unsound mind. .Once he said if he had an axe he would kill hlomeone. He often threatened to com- Jmit suicide. He. left the institution improved, but not cured. . 1.] udgc Elmer cautioned the jury .bout talking of the case and adjourned court until to-day. . CATHOLIC CLUB. Popular Organization Holds It’s First An- nual Banquet. This One Hundred Guests Sit Around the Fes- tive Board. The Norwalk Catholic club gave their first annual banquet, at their club house on West zv-enue last oven- ing, and it was a most flattering suc- cess. About one hundred guests present and took part in the evening‘s festivities, which included a most en- tertaining musical programme. The spacious rooms of the club house decorated with choice were were freely flowers, and the handsome banquet table under the charge of Caterer F. A. Lane was a delight to look upon prior to the sitting down of the guests, who did ample justice to the elaborate spread. At the close of the feast John J. Cavanagh who had been selected as toastmaster gave out the following toasts : The Church:—-Thc first republic, the protector of women. Under her folds all men are equal. By her the Magna Charts. was wrested from the English baron of feudalism. Hence our liberty. This was ably responded to by Rev. John T. Winters of St. Joseph’s church City of Norwalk:—+A dot on the map of Connecticut, some two hundred and fifty years old—and looks it. Made beautiful by the smiles. of .nature and very little adorned by its inhabitants, but like it’s fair women it has a bright future. - Commissioner John McMahon, and al- though an official of our sister he handled his subject in a masterly man- ner. The Medical Profession :—‘ ‘Physician heal thyselfl” “Throw phySic to the dogs.” “Can’st thou not minister to a mind diseased;” if so go hence to Washington and the Congress re- lieve. Dr. W. J. Tracey was called upon to handle this toast, and although the Shakespearean fiings rather staggered quitting himself to the satisfaction of all. The Lawz—“An unjust way of deliv- ering justice.” . Cade, “in order to have liberty we first must kill all the lawyers.” William J. Tammany was called upon to respond and did so handsomely. Societiesz—Amalgamation of men, a condensation of thought, a unification of voice “What Hol ” cries Coriolanus, “by itching yourselves of your opinions you make yourselves scabs.” This toast was happily responded to by Joseph O’Brien. The Business Meat—First spoken of in l Temple, but now invited by the Presi- dent and Cabinet to father tariff legis- lation for their own benefit. Mr. P. F. Masterson was called upon by the toastmaster to respond, and at once set himself and the guests at ease . with an apt story from which he ibranched to the subject in hand and again proved himself equal to any emergency. The Ladies:~Abscnt but “always in the mind’s eye.” The despoted rulers of men. Not satisfied with being the boss they want. the earth and all the 'oflices.’ Here is to their fair name, . may they always illumine our walks of life. i Being a bachelor John J. Cavanagh was obliged to respond much to the delight of his hearers. He was equal to :the occasion, however, and made an excellent response. 1“ i The banquet closed at 12:30 after a ! most pleasant time, and it is safe to say I that the Catholic club will repeat their entertainment next year and the years to come. ‘A vA '7‘ Where Has He Gone. ? 5 Oliver W. Willet, a Main street de- livery clerk is reported as having been missing since Monday last. He ad- vised his wife that he could no longer . live in Norwalk, but failed to assign ' any reason. Mrs. Willett and her ! child have returned to the home of her ' parents. ‘ i The Cuckenoe tribe of Red Men will work the adoption degree to-night. This toast was assigned to Street him for a moment, he succeeded in ac- , COUNCIL’S REPORT. Recommend that Mr. Arthur Immediately Resign His Pastorate. And That He Should Also-Withdraw From the Christian Ministry. The Ecclesiastical council called by members of the NorfieldCongi-egational church to have the charges against Rev. C. M. Arthur, pastor of that church, hear submitted the. following report : We find that on 6th of July, 1887, a divorce from Mr. C. M. Arthur was se- cured by his first wife, Emma J. Ar- human treatment.” We find that after a term of service in the ministry of the Methodist Epis- copal Church he left the Methodist Episcopal Church without credentials. We find that on December 30, 1889, he was ordained as pastor of the Con- gregational Church at Harbine, Ne- braska; that during the succeeding seven years he served as minister of the following Congregational Churches: Harbine, Neh, West Cedar Valley, Neb., Park, Neh, Nashville, Mich, Leslie, Mich, First, Leslie, Mich., Sec— ond, Bremen, Ind, Mattison, Mich, and that in nearly every one of these Churches there was division and dis- cord, which was largely due to Mr. Arthur’s conduct. of affairs and hear- ing towards members of the Church. \Ve find that on April 24th~25th,1894, Mr. Arthur was disfellowshipped from the OliVet, Mich., Association. we find that, about May lst, 1896.Mr. Arthur began his ministry in VVest-on, which has continued until the present time. During this period he has been guilty of the following offences: 1. Untruthfulness and deceit. 2. Obscenity. - 3. Fomenting trouble in the Church. 4. Slandcrous misrepresentatiou of “present and'ferme'r parishiOners. ' 5.1ntimidating members of the Church by threats of civil and criminal prosecution. We recognize a possibility that Mr. Arthur is sufiering at present, and may have been for some years suffering, from nervous disorders which may have impaired his judgment and self control to such an extent that his con- duct should be considered in the light of this infirmity. This Council feels that, while all possible allowance ought to be made for any such infirmity, nev- ertheless, it is forced to record its con- “Egad,” cried Jacks viction that, in view of the case, Mr, Arthur, whether by reason of moral or mental defect, or both, is man-ifestedly ’ disqualified for the Christian Ministry. we find that the conduct of affairs of ’ the Weston Church under Mr. Arthur’s ‘ pastorate has been contrary to Congre- gational usage, particularly in 1. The intimidation of members and their unjust and illegal exclusion from their right to speak and vote in Church meetings. 2. The summary and unjustifiable disfcllowshipping of Mrs. J. - S. Lane without granting her warning. hearing, trial, or appeal. 3. The ipi‘egular method employed in the adoption of the so-called “Con- stitution” Dec..8, 1807, and in some of its provisions. " We findthat, in view of the forgoing facts, those who called the recent ex ' parte council, and their associates, . have not been unreasonably disturbing l the Church; but that, on the contrary, they have exercised a. proper regard for the maintenance of their rights, and the prosperity of the Church. In view of these findings, this Coun— cil advises: ' 1. That Mr. Arthur immediately risign his pastorate in Weston, and that he, at once and permanently, with draw from the Christian Ministry, and that his name should not appear in the list of Congregational Ministers. 2. That in case Mr. Arthur prompt— ly resigns his pastoral office the Church make such financial arrangements with him as are just and equitable. 3. That the Church amend its Stand- ing Rules so far as to make them con- form to the statutes of Connecticut and approved Congregational usage. 4. That in the future the Church engage no one as its pastor without first making diligent inquiry as to his min- isterial standing and past record. 5. That the Church restore to fel- lowship Mrs. J. S. Lane. 6. That the Church secure as soon as practicable an approved Christian Minister; and that all the members lay aside all bitterness and strife, and seek, from this time on, to live in all charity and mutual helpfulness, as becomes the Gospel of Christ. thur, on the grounds of “cruel and in- , 4—. MR. ARTHUR DENIES. Made “no Agreements With Members of Weston Gounod. Will Not Give Up His Church and Leave the Ministry. “’0 are in receipt ‘of the following communication from Rev.C. M. Arthur, of the Weston church who has been under fire from certain parishoners for several weeks past: EDITOR GAZETTE:~Owing to several articles in the Hour I desire to make the following statements: FIRST; That I have made no agree- ment of ,any knd with the members of the Wesiton council. SECOITD. That I have not agreed to ‘give up} my Pastorate at Weston, nor go out f the ministry. I am in as good he 'lth as a man would expect to 'be after an illness caused by nervous troubles, and am not expecting to enter a sanitarium; and, lastly that I am will- ing to submit my conduct as a minister to the CongregatiOnal public or any other; and that I do not now or never have expected a fair hearing from a council one. half of: which is composed of ministers who were at Weston twice before, called by the Lancites. The council so far as I know, has settled upon no course of proceedure- in the matter. It was not called to investigate me on charges, for it had, none, hence its findings, if any, could not depose me. Its only course. if it should find ir- regularity in my life and character, would be to suggest to the church of which I am pastor, that it formulate charges, and proceed against me, by inviting me to call another council to try me—a thing that this council would hardly like to do, as decency would ' now compel them to refrain from hav- ' ingtiih‘y 'n'ibre'to do wan it, and ”which ‘ would put them on record before the Congregational public. No doubt this is why they fought so hard against being left out when I suggested calling a council in which none of them should be invited. One of the Bridgeport ministers was so anxious to be a member of this coun- cil that he submitted to being sent as a lay delegate. It must be quite evident to the public that when men are not willing to be counted out of a church jury that they have something at stake. REV. C. M. ARTHUR, Pastor of: Weston Church. Norwalk Chapter, D. A. R. The regular monthly meeting of the N oi‘walk Chapter, D. A. R. was held in the Central club house in West ave- nue yesterday afternoon at 3:30. Mrs. James Lawrence Stevens presided in the absence of the Regent, Mrs.Samuel Richards Weed who is in Washington. The report of the state conference held at Bristol wasread by Mrs. Sarah Bel- den.The document was rather lenghthy but of great interest to the Daughters. After the reading business was trans- acted and as it was so late the paper (in Martha Washington prepared by Mrs. Noble for the occasion was deferred to another meeting; also a memorial pa- per——a sketch of the life of Miss Julia Lockwood. Tea was served and was presided over by Mrs. MarShall H. Tolles assist- ed by Mrs. W. E. Osborn, Mrs. E. H. Gumbart and Miss Clara Marvin. ‘ --_ ivv ' Hurt His Head. Last evening, as the somewhat aged but very much active C.T. Cornwall was returning home from a church enter- tainment he fell andifiustained injuries that will probably keep him in-doors for some days. The accident occurred . on France street, as to the cause of the same, whether from a misstcp or a piece of ice is not known. He was en- abled with assistance to reach his home, where he is now suffering more from the shock than the nature of the injury. . Snow Cap Sisters. Last evening, the Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s church presented the “Snow Cap Sisters” at the Berkeley street chapel. The tableaux and illustrated readings were witnessed by a large and greatly appreciative audience which filled the building to repletion. A x ‘v' The A. 0. H. Dance. There were fully 200 persons present at the A O. H- dance held in South Norwalk last night. “Shop’s” orches- tra furnished the music for dancing. 8. 1898—12 PAGES. EVE’S RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN, BY ONE OF THEM. I attended the reception given by Woman’s club, at the Central club building on Tuesday afternoon, and was greatly surprised at the number of literary women we have in Norwalk. The easy grace with which Mrs. Hitch- cock fulfilled her duties as president and the most able and pleasing address of Miss Pinneo were a revelation‘to me. The Nor-walk club reception lacked the usual numbers this year, also many familiar faces usually seen at fashion- able receptions were absent. I suppose this can be accounted for by the stormy night and other attractions. I am glad to see that Westport is to have good roads. Being a. confirmed bicyclist I have often guided my silent steed in that direction, and no one knows better-than I that Westport is badly in need of good roads. “Do you like taffy ’3 ” I asked of a woman the other day, when she had just accepted with gratitude a repul- sive looking lump of that dainty from the hands of her small son. “Well,” she said, as “Freddie is out of hearing,,I may confess that few doses of medicine could be more dis- tasteful-to me than swallowing this. But what I do like, and encourage to the utmost of my power, is the spirit- which prompts the boys to share their pleasures with me. They would as soon go without their taffy as forget to bring me a piece, and I. even eat it when necessary, rather than hurt their feelings.” “A few years ago I used to think I was too busy to play games with my boys. But now I have found out that it answers to let other things go by a lit- tle, to take an interest in all my boys’ pursuits. and to join in with them. whenever I can.” “It gives such a splendid chance of studying their characters, and if she is thoroughly sympathetic, where can a boy find a better companion than his own mother? Boys grow away from one so much faster than girls, and I want to have my boys with me, and keep them, too!” Will a few of our readers take a hint from this wise woman’s words ? Time passes quickly, and our little ones grow up, and often, alas, grow away from us. We have them now; they are ours for the present. Let us be all we can to them while we may, and enjoy their sweet companionship, so that, come what may, the days to come may be filled with no regrets for lost oppor- tunities which can never be regained. M // c1714» 1%‘gm. .,__.‘.-.'-, —-— H__ What to Eat for March. . The March number of this unique publication opens with a story entitled “A Stupid Man,” illustrated in colors. Then come novel recipes, games, arti- cles on the complexion, cause of foul breath, table decorations, jest-s, poems, a capital article on dyspepsia, by Dr. Boy of Chicago, with answers and ad- vice to patients; a very .funny article on an American’s experience at a ho- tel in Austria, and other attractions too numerous to mention. 10 centsa copy. $1.00 a year. Ask at the News Stands, or Address, “What to Eat,” Minneapolis, Minn. ~——~—~—-m—~ Surprised. A party of N orwalk ladies and gen- tlemen started out Wednesday even- ing ostensibly to surprise Mrs. S. C. Cummings of Orchard street, witha call, but in reality their intentions were to call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Heath of West Main street. When they arrived at Ahlr. Heath’s house Mrs. Heath was getting ready, to join her friends at Mrs. Cum- mings. She was indeed the victim of a surprise but she made her guests welfi come and they proceeded to enjoy an evening of unalloyed pleasure. King Bolt Dropped and Horses Flee. A team of horses attached to a wagon owned by William Coggswell of Cran- bury Plains, ran away on Newtown avenue last night. The team was head- ed toward home and was driven by Harry Wilson accompanied by Marshall Baxter both of whom were thrown out, but not seriously injured having but a few slight bruises as the natural con- sequences of‘a fall of that character. l‘he king bolt dropping out of the whif— Je-t-ree was the cause of the horses night. They ran until they reached nome leaving the boys and the wagon behind. ' PRICE Two CENTS FRANCES WILLARD DEAD. Expired at the Hotel Empire at Midnight Last Night. . Miss Frances E. Willard, president of the worldjsorganization of the W. C. T. 13., died at the Hotel. Empire in New York at midnight last night. HOBIECN‘CLUB. Murphy and West to Meet Next Thursday Night. The next boxing exhibition of the Horizon Athletic club of Bridgeport will be held Thursday night, Feb. 24. On this occasion Tommy West, who has the defeat of Joe Walcott to his credit, and a score of other victories over top notch pugilists, and Dan Murphy, Connecticut’s middleweight champion, will meet in a twenty round contest at catchweights. This is a return match between these men, for on the occasion of their meet- ing in Waterbury, a month ago, they fought a draw, and West felt that he wanted another chance to show that he can defeat Murphy. He says be under- estimated Murphy and was not in good enough condition to meet him. Mur- phy was willing to give West the op- portunity he wanted and the result was that Manager Jack Rose signed the two men to go twrznty rounds at catchweights for a purse of $1,000, win- ner to take sixty and the loser forty per cent. of the purse. Murphy was a surprise to the sport-.4 ing men of Connecticut when he met West. The prevailing opinion was that West would best him in a few rounds. When Murphy staid ten rounds the sports began to look at each other in amazement and at the end of the twenty rounds when,Referee Sam Austin announced the contest a draw, people began to see that Dan Murphy had more cleverness in him than he had ever been given credit for having. This contest gave Murphy confidence and he honestly believes that he can whip West when they meet before the Horizon club. It will be the fight of the time and whichever one wins will know that there has been a hard fight. ,The other bout will be of fifteen rounds between Jack Hannigan and Jack O’Brien at 124 pounds. These boys met in Waterbury the same time Murphy and West met and in the ten round contest O’Brien got the decision. The prices for this great boxing en- tertainment are reasonable. Ringside and box seats will be 83 each, orchestra seats, 81 and $1.50. General admission 75 cents. There will be a few $2 seats, which are choice, in the orchestra. Sam Austin, sporting editor of the Po- lice Gazette, will referee. A special train will be run from \Vaterbury for the convenience of Naugatuck valley people so that they can return home after the fights. -n. Another Aged Mason Dies. Edward F. Rile died at his home in Rowayton, yesterday afternoon, aged 75 years. He was a member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 6 F. & A. M., mem— bers of which will attend his funeral Sunday afternoon. —-—-—-—-———<0.0’———— Wcre Delighted;- There was a large attendance of de- lighted children at the Opera House yesterday afternoon, to listen to an il- lustrated lecture given by Mrs. E. Hub— bell Hotchkiss. The lecture was both entertaining and instructive. ——————————<0.0>—~——-— , wMajor cigars are good cigars. J. Belden Hurlbutt returned home last evening. ‘v The funeral of little Georgie Scofield was attended this morning from his late home on Concord street. It was private. The burial was at 'Union cemetery. The funeral of the late Theodore E. Smith will be attended Monday after- noon, at 2 o’clock, Rev. F. E. Robbins officiating. ' The Weather. Snow to-night and Saturday, turning to rain, warmer. MARRIAGES. MORRISON—WHITE - In Danbury, Feb. 12th by Rev. E. Jay Teagarden, William Morrison and Miss Frances White, both of Danbury. DEATHS. SMITH—In Norwalk, Feb. 17, Theo- dore E. Smith, aged 58 years. RILE—ln Rowayton, Feb. 17,Ed ward F. Rile. aged 75 years. ‘ Lena Leota Freeze, aged 49 years. FREEZE-11] Wilton, Feb. 12, Mrs}
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