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N ORWALK CONN. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1898 ——12 PAGES.
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'JUMFEI_ iHEh’l.
Battery 0 Men Insult the Uni-
{jformsj Which They Were
:7 31F or Seven Months.
The Men Feel That They Have a Grievance
Against the State.
After the members of Battery C were
mustered out of the service of the
United States, in New Haven, yester-
day afternoon, it was interesting to
watch the movements of the men. Most
of them started for the nearest clothing
store to buy a suit of citizens’ clothes
and get rid of the uniform which had
been worn for the past 7 months. The
majority of those ‘who live out of town
departed immediately for their homes.
The mei‘i‘L were lined up on the floor
of the armory for the last time as an
organization at 1 o’clock in the after-
noon. As the names of the men were
called they stepped forward, received
their pay and walked out of the build-
ing no longer soldiers under the federal
government, but private citizens.
After they had been mustered out
the men were free to talk of what they
thbught of their treatment while in the
service. An indication of what the
opinion of some was is shown by the
fact that a number of them gather ed
in a public resort and after exchanging
their uniforms for [citizens’ clothes
they threw the former on the floor
and stamped upon them, at the same
time expressmg in language more forci-
ble than elegant the resolution that
Connecticut would have to call much
louder next time than it did last, or they
would not enlist in one of her regiments
or companies.
Most of the members of the battery
have been very free in expressing
their opinion of what they term the
shabby treatment they have received
from the state. They compare this
state with Massachusetts and point to
the fact that there the soldiers were
paid a bounty in addition to their pay
by the government, while here the
state demanded back even the pay
they received while they were waiting
to be mustered in.
Boston Store.
The Boston Store advertises to-day
many garments in the ready made de-
partments, viz: Ladies Jackets, suits.
capes, wrappers, shirtwaists, in silk,
flannel, brilliantine, velvet, plaids,etc.;
ladies dressing sacques and underwear,
lamps and many articles in the big
kitchen department. There is a new
adv. in to-day’s issue with prices ap
pended, a perusal of which will pay you.
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Voters.
Voters should remember, that on
Tuesday next there will be three bal-
lots to be voted. One containing the
names of state officers, representative
in congress, sheriff, state senator and
judge of probate; one containing the
names of justices of the peace and but
one for representative of the town. All
of these ballots go in one envelope,
which must be sealed. . '
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After Blackfi sh.
Messrs. George H. Raymond, Chief
Bradley, Officer Morehouse and Cap-
tain Crossman, left South Norwalk for
Rowayton at an early hour this morn-
‘ ing where they boarded a steam launch
and started out to catch a few hun-
dred pounds of blackfish.
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ivy
Assaulted His Wife.
Robert Hazlett was arrested at a late
hour last night on a charge of having
assaulted his wife Mrs. Katherine Haz-
lett at her saloon on Water street. He
will be given a hearing in the Town
Court this afternoon.
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Mi: Neck Broken.-
James Gilde, aged about 60, a farm
hand, was found dead. with a broken
neck in the barn owned by Mrs. Ellen
Williams at Branford, yesterday morn-
ing. The man fell from the hay loft,
where it was suppOsed he was sleeping.
Severely Burned.
James Paight, the five-years-old son
of James Paight, at Stamford, was
severely burned about the face and
neck yesterday morning while playing
around the stove.
babies’ coats and children’s jackets,
LENA SKIPPED.
Lena Hanks Gives Officer Hunt the Slip.
Yesterday afternoon, officer Thomas
Hunt drove to West Norwalk with a
warrant in his pocket for the arrest of
Lena Hanke.
After some trouble he found Lena
engaged with her sister in driving a
cow, and placed her under arrest. ,
Lena suddenly bethought herself of
a neat little trick to give the ofiicer
the slip. ’
“Oh my,”she said, “I left my hat
back there; mayn’t I go get it.”
The officer granted the request and
Lena starting back was soon out of
sight. After waiting for a while and
no Lena returned, the officer “smelt a
mouse,” and getting into his carriage
started to find her.
He drove some distance without
finding her, but finally espied a woman
sprinting through some woods and
jumping out of: the carriage scaled a
fence at a bound, and gave chase.
The woman hastened her steps but
Hunt who is no mean sprinter,managed
to catch up with her and recognizing
her as his former prisoner again placed
her under arrest, and took her to the
station-house.
Lena is charged with breach of the
peace and abusive language, and will
be given a hearing in the town court
this afternoon.
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The Gazette Wonders.
If to be consistent, Attorney Light
will address the Democratic rally in,
Newtown to-night.
Why Attorney Gray is working
against Representative Hurlbutt and
the interests of this end of the town.
If Clarence Osborn should be elected
what weight would he have in district-
ing the consolidated cities against Mr.
Light.
How many Democrats with the inter-
est of Norwalk at heart can vote for
ClarenCe Osborn.
If Mr. Light will attend the meeting
of the Golden-Swartz et. al. Democratic
club this evening.
How much this end of the town will
get on consolidation if Osborn is elected
a representative. ‘
If it is not the duty of every Demo-
crat to vote against Osborn.
Why the parties working against
Mr. Hurlbutt are not read out of the
Republican ranks.
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A Strange Accident.
Luther Barnum, the eight years old
son of Amzi Barnum, of Danbury, con-
tinues unconscious after a lapse of 36
hours, as the result of a fall received.
The young lad was with some compan-
ions and had climbed out near the end
of a limb of a tree when it .was pulled
down and then let go with the result
that the lad was thrown into the air
and landed head first. His skull was
frightfully crushed in and there is no
hope for his recdvery.
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Body Not Found.
The body of Frederick W. Locvaood,
of Stamford, who was lost in the wreck
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of the Mohegan, off the Lizard, Friday, ’
Oct. 14, has not yet been recovered.
Divers have been employed for the
purpose of endeavoring to find Mr.
Lockwood’s body, but their efforts
have not been successful, and it is now
feared the body Will never be recovered.
Boy Sent to Jail.
__ Charles Walters, aged 17, of South
Windsor, went to New Haven yester-
day, on his way to Bridgeport and stole
the bicycle, of G. D. Hoffman. He
traded it with another man and was ar-
rested in Bridgeport. Judge Bishop
sent the boy to jail for sixty days and
days and fined $25.
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Murphy Knocked Out.
Dan Murphy, of Waterbury, was
knocked out by Dick O’Brien, of
Lewiston, Me., in the tenth round of a
20 round bout at Madison hall, Bridge-
port, last evening, under the auspices
of the Palace Athletic club. Benny
Leon got a decision over Michael
Lyons in a ten round bout.
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Dalton—Wigham.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace B. Wigham of
Elm street, have issued invitations to
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Florence B. Wigham to Frederick W.
Dalton, of Danbury, which takes place
on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 15th, in
the First Congregational church.
“Agin It."
Judge DeForest’s attack on Con-
gressman Hill is not upheld either by
Democrats or Republidans.—Bridge-
port Post.
SWALLOWED A BANK.
Peculiar Accident to a Child Which May
Result Fatally.
An accident, which may be attended
with fatal results, occurred yesterday
afternoon when John Kenny, aged 14
years, residing with his parents at 39
Arch street, Bridgeport, swallowed
part of a dime savings bank, over an
inch in length.
Mrs. Kenny rushed into the emer-
gency hospital with her boy about 4
o’clock and informed Dr. R. J. Lynch
What had occurred. A{ large doseof
castor 011 was immediately administer-
ed and while it had the desired effect
in one way the youth did not get rid
of the piece of metal. The mother
said that the boy had the piece of the
bank in his mouth and it accidentally
slipped down into his throat. She was]
compelled to force it down with her
finger to prevent him from choking
to death.
Dr. Lynch is skeptical as to whether
the obstruction can be removed with-
out a surgical operation or not. One
end of the thing had a sharp end and
this may cause it to lodge in the in-
testines. Ulceration is also feared and
Should an operation be necessary it
will be attended with much danger.
Our Efficient County Commissioners.
There is one feature of this election
which every voter in the county should
appreciate when he casts his vote at
the polls. It is in regard to the election
of the candidates for representatives
placed in nomination by the Republican
party. The election of these candidates
means~the retention in office of two
county commissioners, who since their
appointment to the board have exer-
cised wise and judicious judgment and
saved the county thousands of dollars
of expense. The commissioners re-
ferred to are Henry Lee, Esq., of
Bridgeport, and James E. Miller, Esq.,
of Danbury. These two officials, with
Whitman S. Mead, ofGreenwich, have
constituted the board of county com-
missioners during the past four years.
During that time the debt of the
county has been reduced by the pay-
ment of a note held against the coun-
ty for the sum of $10,000. Notwith-
standing this a new hospital has been
erected at N orwalk in connection with
the Children’s Home and arrangements
have been made for the construction
of a new court house at Danbury with-
out the necessity of borrowing money.
It is expected that this court house will
be completed with the slight increase
of but one-tenth of a mill on one year’s
taxes.
Under the present management of
county affairs, the business of the
county can be continued without any
increase in the county tax and. the debt
gradually and surely reduced. The
record of this board, year after year,
discloses that while the number of li-
censes is smaller than the number is-
sued by the board which proceeded it.
the revenue is much greater. The af-
fairs of the county were never in safer
hands than at the present time and it
is the duty of every voter and tax-
payer who desires to put men in office
who have a respect for their interests
to see that they are returned.
”40%
ll Narrow Escape.
Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart of Groton, S. D. “Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally terminat-
ed in Consumption. Four Doctors gave
me up, saying I could live but a short
time. I gave myself up to my Savior,
determined if I could not stay with my
friends on earth, I would meet my ab-
sent ones above. My husband was ad-
vised to get Dr. King’s New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I
gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles.
It has cured me, and, thank God, I am
saved and now a well and healthy
woman. ” Trial bottles free at John A.
Riggs’ Drug Store.
Regular size 500 and $1.00. Guaran-
teed or price refunded.
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All Are Interested.
If there is no scheme to best this end
of the town, why are Messrs. Golden-
Swartz-Woodward et a1 so interested in
Mr. Light’s nomination by the Demo-
crats of South Norwalk ‘9
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To Liquor Dealers.
The County Commissioners will be
in session in Room 1, GAZETTE build-
ing. on Monday, November 14, from 10
a. m. until 3:30 p. m. for the purpose of
granting licenses in the town of Nor-
walk. ’
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New Club.
A new political club to be known as“
the Tammany club will be organized
in Kirsch’s hall on Chapel street, this
evening, at which time the officers of
the club will be announced;
-. stock to pick from 750,
AMUSEMENTS.
Slaves of Sin.
The Shea company presented Slaves
of Sin last night to a large audience in
Hoyt’s Theatre. The play was ex-
cellently portrayed and the comedy
parts by Frank Buoman and Rose
Adelle were loudly applauded.‘ It is a
rsour e, of gratification to both Mr. Hoyt
we company that the performances
“ifgely attended. To-night Mr.
”Jithout a superior in this role
which is one of the most difllcult.
' St. Mary’s Fair.
The attendance at the St. Mary’s
fairfllast evening was excellent and the
canvassers succeeded in adding many
new names to their books. A flag drill
by the pupils of the Parochial school
wonlimerited applause. The following
door prizes were awarded: Nora Riley,
box 201 cigars; Mary Finnegan, $5 worth
of dentistry; Mrs. M. J. Lyons, $1
worth of laundry; Mrs. W. J. Tracey,
Japanese gold paint; Willie Malone,
set of brushes; John Kirsch, subscrip-
tion Weekly GAZETTE; Nellie O’Hara,
cigar holder; William Howard, um-
brell'a. A gent’s watch will be among
the door prizes to-night.
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l Frighltul Blunder
Will often cause a horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen’s Arnica
Salvehthe best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts.
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by John
A. Riggs, Druggist.
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Danbury Republicans.
The Danbury republicans at their
representative caucus last night nom-
inated C. L. Taylor and William E;
Luke.
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The Weather.
~”Fair withéprising temperature to-
night and Saturday. '
Fairfield Nominees.
At a caucus of Republicans in Fair-
field Rufus B. Jennings and Francis P.
Sherwood were nominated for represen-
tatives;
Winthrop H. Perry, Howard N.
Wakeman, Elmore S. Banks, Charles
L. Hill, E. B. Morehouse, Frank L.
Rogers and John C. Lobdell were nomi-
nated for justices of the peace.
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w. N. Waterbury Nominated.
The Democrats of Darien have nom-
inated Wilbur N. Waterbury for rep-
resentative. The justices of the peace
on the ticket are Wilbur N. Water-
bury, William H. Willmott, J r., Fred-
erick D. Street and Robert S. Purdy.
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Company D, Fourth 'Regiment, Con-
necticut National Guard, commences
the regular drill season to-night. Mem-
bers not present will be lined, says the
captain.
The Epworth League of the East
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church
will elect officers Monday night.
A special meeting of the East Nor-
walk Fire police will be held next
Monday night in the rooms of May-
flower Hook and Ladder company.
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Raymond of
Crescent Terrace, are entertaining
Miss Eloise Nichols of South Orange,
N. J.
Mrs. E.A. Parson, of New Haven, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. I. D. Talcott,
of this city.
Rev. Gerald H. Beard will give the
first of the series of talks to young peo-
ple on the Christian Life and the
Church, in the reading room of the
South N orwalk Congregational church,
to-morrow evening, .at 7:30 o’clock.
Subject, What is it to be a Christian ‘3
Members of the South Norwalk Dem-
ocratic club should attend the meeting
called for to-night at 8 o’clock, in the
office of Christian Swartz, Washington
street, as business of an important
nature will be transacted.
The Central Labor Union held a reg-
ular meeting last night.
A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs
Charles Linch. -
A number of Concorders visited
Westport Division, S. of T. last even.
ing.
The Daughters of Liberty held a
meeting yesterday afternoon.
——Fresh hams/10c, 6 Water St.
Several Norwalk R. A. M’s visited
Stamford last night and paid a frater-
nal visit to the chapter in that city.
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It is “open afternoon” at the Putnam
hose house this afternoon. '
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew met
at the Grace church rectory last night.
Miss Marietta Couch of High street,
South Norwalk, will entertain the
Friday Afternoon club this afternoon.
John Dogardus conducted the meet-
ing in the South Norwalk Baptist
church last night.
——Fancy spring chickens,
14 ,
Water St. c 6
, Ernest Barthol rode the goat at
Butler I. 0.0. F. lodge, Wednesday
night. It was the initiatory animal.
and he was skillfully managed by the
candidate and his owners.
' The Sunday school teachers of the
East Norwalk Methodist church, will
meet to-night and study the lesson at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Hawkins, of Seaside place.
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.
To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves ill, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, as
a costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the Californla Fig Syrup Co, only and
sold by all druggists. '
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Ladies’ Dress-
ing sacques
75c. 98o asizs
cLoAK noon:
BOSTON STORE
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GREATEST STORE! ‘
Mighty was the Power of Spot can
in Panning This November Sale
Lam s! a Great-
er ariely This
Fall than Ever.
From 98c to SIB.
.0113:
Ladies’ Jackets.
Kersey J ack-
ets are the prop-
er ones this year
,for ladies. Over
1500 to select
from, p r i c e s
ra n gi n g from
$500 to $18.75.
Look at the one
w e s e l f for
$8.98. Our spec-
ial make at ten
dollars is as good
as you will pay
$13 elsewhere.
Wool Shirt Waists.
Flannel ones, 980 to $2.50.
Brilliantines, $1.50 to $2.25.
Plaids, 98c to $2.50.
Corduroy, $3.98.
Velvet ones, $4.98. -
Silk ones, $3.98 to $7.00-
Babies’ Coats.
Cashmere and Eiderdown 980 to $5.00.
Dressing Sacques.
This useful garment is becoming more
0 ulareverv ~eason. We have agreat
p p ‘ a 980 & $1.20
Eiderdowu and fancy outings.
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Your
Applied with a skill born of
experience, brings to our
store the World’ lowest
prices.
this great Nov. Sale com-
menced months ago and we
are Just-1y proud of our
success. ,
The planning for
Flannel N1ght Gowns.
If you never wore a flannel night
gown try one, you will be pleased. We
have a large stock this season, double
that we had last season, 50c to $1.25.
Heelery.
A fortunate purchase of Woolen
Stockings enables us to ofier a few ex-
tra‘ordinary bargains this week. Men’s
Gray Sox the 100 kind four pairs for
25c. Infants’ all Wool Cashmere Stcck-
lngs the 25c kind 190. Ladies’ all
Wool Ribbed the 38c kind per pair 25c.
Men’s Black all Wool Sox the 25c kind
per pair 190. Misses Fine Ribbed Cot-
ton Double Knee Extra Spliced Heel
and Toe very elastic special 12ic.
Underwear.
Root’s celebrated wool vests and
pants for ladies—the $1.25 kind—each
$1.00. .
Men’s all wool shirts and drawers,
can’t be matched elsewhere for $1.50,
each, $1.00. _
Boys’ heavy fleeced shirts and
drawers—the 400 kind—each. 290.
Winter UnderSkirts.
Silk ones, $6.00 to $10 00.
Black satine lined, 980.
Black Italian cloth skirts, lined with
flannel. $1.25 to $3.25.
Applied hero to-morrow
means a bigger accomplish-
ment that it ever did before.
We study your needs, we fill .
them as no.0ther concern
can. Examine the magni-
tude and variety of our
stocks.
Ready Made Department.
Wrappers.
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we received
0 v e r, 1 0 0 0
W r a p p e rs,
mostly Flan-
nelettes. Our
makers’ mot-
to is“Not how
Cheap, b u t
how good. ”
' EEvery wrap-
‘ ‘ ,' per fits, 98c to
$2.25.
Sample Sale of Fine Wool
Blankets.
$3.00 ones $2.25.
$3.50 “ $2.98.
$4. 50 “ $3.50.
$6.00 “ $4. 98.
11—4 Blankets 69c, in gray 6:. white.
Portiers.
We carry the largest assortment in the
twm clties at about 25 per cent lower
than you pay for the same goods in
lNew York, $1.98 to $10.00.
Our Kitchen Furnishing Department’s. November Sale eclipses all previous
Records. Visit the basement and youwlll find yourself more than repaid by the
Matchless Values placed before you. Price Cut Down, Quality Upheld,
Norwalk Chronicler