.L GAZETTE. A. Founded in1800.l VOL. Xena—No 22 IlllUNIJIIIE liilNIlS. E. H. Gay & Co., ofNew York and Boston Make High- . est Bid. THEIR OFFER WAS $1048.90 .-:-:The City Council Award the New City Bonds to That ‘Firm- The Norwalk City counbil was con- vened in special session at 8 o’clock last night, to open the bids and award the new city refunding bonds. The bonds are “2030 gold bonds bear- ing interest at the rate of 39: per cent, payable on the first day of January and July at the Fairfield County National Bank of Norwalk. The bonds wore duly advertised and the bidding was quite brisk, 102-11 be— ing the lowest bid offered. The bids were opened by Mayor Glover in the presence of the full board of Councilmen, city treasurer Henry P. Price, the reporters of the local press, a. few visitors and a repre- sentative of M. W. Harris & Co., of New York. There were eight bids in all opened, and were as follows. Mason, Lewis &. 00., Boston, 103.799, 0r$1037.99 for each $1000 bond. Dennison, Prior & Co.,Boston, 103.72, or $1037.20 for each $1000 bond. Adams do 00., Boston, $104 167, $1041.67 for each $1000 bond. Edward C. Jones 3: Co., New York, 102.11 or $1021.10 for each $1000 bond. E. H. Robbins &Son, Boston, 104.333, or $1043,50 for each $1043.33 for each $1000 bond. L. H. Gay 8; C0., New York Boston, 104.35, or $1043.50 for $1000 bond, which bid was increased to 104.89 by a telegram from the firm which wasreceived by Mayor Glover .. on Monday 01' and each just before the bids cl" neon. Robertson .‘v Co, New York, 103.63, or $1036.30 for each bond. N. W. Harris & Co, New York, 103.— 575, or $1035.75 for each bond. This closed the bidding and the councilmen discussed the several bids and then awarded the bonds to E. H. Gay .5; 00., of New York and Boston on their bid of 104.80. The council fixed the time limit in which Gay Cb Co. must take the bonds as July 1. The refunding bonds will bring the interest paid by the city down to about 3 1-10 per cent. The basis of the investment for the buyers who figure on compound inter- est and reinvesting capital every six months being 3.1684 per cent. while the city paying simple interest would pay 3.1037 per cent. A representative of Charles W. Car- man 8: Co., of New York, was present and exhibited to the council a sample of a lithograph bond, but no action was taken in the matter. , The council then adjourned. AA_ ~v" Engagement Announced. Miss Katherine Olive Hucthins'n entertained a few friends at a dinner party at her home on High street last night. The guests were her old class- mates in the South Norwalk High school. During the dinner her father announced her engagement to the ltev. Arthur Boynton, a. student of the Wesleyan University. Those present were: Mrs. Charles D. Burnes of Greenwich, Mrs. F. S. Lyon, Jr., Miss Elsie T. Raymond, Miss May E. Smith. Miss Amy Wood and Andrew J. Hutch- DSOU. . Moo-D’— Supreme Court. The June term of the supreme court will come in at New Haven next Tues- day. There is not a very long docket to be disposed of. but it contains some very important cases. including the Brookhaus appeal and the appeal in the election case. -——‘o.O'-——-——--——— Green-Morton. CharlesF. Green and .Miss Annie Morton were married by Rev. F. W. Norris of (trinity church at his resi- dence last night. An Entertaining and Instinctive Home Journal, ,, . 12..“ eel/Sally Devoted to Local News and Interests. NORWALK CONN. FRIDAY. JUNE 2. 1899 ~12 PAGES. NO TANGIBLE CLUE. The Police Making Vigorous Search for Murderer of Pedlar. Superintendent Birmingham of Bridgeport, and his men are prosecut- ing a vigorous search for the assassins of Louis Stahlman. As yet no tangible clues have been found that tend to solve the mystery of how or by whom the brutal crime was done. Four men are under arrest on suspic1on of being implicated in the crime. No evidence exists to connect them directly with the case. All four deny absolutely all knowledge of the murder. A-A‘ ‘vw Two Bicycle Accidents. There were two bicycle accidents within a half hour in front of the GAZETTE building on Wall street yesterday. The first was that of a young man who ran into the rear wheel of A. R. Malkin’s wagon and de- molished the front wheel ofhis bicycle. The young man was riding at a good speed and in trying to turn the corner of Wall and Water streets was obliged to steer out to avoid running into some ladies who were crossing the street at the time. His face assumed a very dis- gusted look as he walked away with his maimed machine. The next victim was riding along at an ordinary rate of speed when his w heel slipped on- the wet pavement and he was thrown to the ground rolling over and over several times, but was apparently uninjured. This last accident was caused by the abominable practice of deluging the street with water, which won’t be abated until some one breaks his neck. ‘ 7 A ‘ A v nyhians Coming to Norwalk. Excelsior Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Stamford, will come to Norwalk on Sunday to attend a Pythian service in the Methodist church. The knights will assemble in the lodge-room in the afternoon, and will leave for N rwalk by trolley about four o’clock. Supper will be served here. ———-<o.o>~——-4——~ F. W. Rogers Drumming. Mrs. F. \V. Rogers called at the GAZETTE office this morning and stated that Mr. Rogers had gone to New York to accept a position as dru'mmer with a house in that city: that she knew that he was going. and that he would return to Norwalk after completing his trip. Wanted--Quick! I When you want help any kind of help, from a private secretary to a Ditch Digger, please remember that pretty nearly everybody in Norwalk who is "open for engage- ments” has an eye on the Gazette. Coming Changes of Catholic Clergy. It is not improbable that, in the course of the next few weeks, several changes will be made in the assign- ment of Catholic clergy throughout this diocese. There is one pastorate vacant, and when it is filled, some of the curates who have served in that capacity longest will be given a parish. These changes are always looked for- ward to with interest not only by the clergy but by the laity as well. ‘AA‘ Vv' To Lay Corner Stone. The laying of the corner stone of the new County Court house, in Danbury, will probably take place the last week in'June. The Grand Masonic Lodge of Connecticut has accepted the invita- tion of the County commissioners to conduct the ceremony. It is expected that every lodge of Masons in this county will be represented at the cor- ner stone laying and it is proposed to have a Masonic parade with a dinner. The Weather. Fair to—night'and. Saturday; cooler to-night. A V A THE MODERN BEAUTY Thrives on good food and sunshin c with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs the cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs, made ' by the California. Fig Syrup 00. only. MUSICAL HEEIIIIL. Lockwood’s Hall Crowded to Hear Mrs. Newkirk’s Pupils. A BRILLIANT SCENE. The Ladies Receive Beautiful Floral Gifts. Lockwocd’s Hall was a brilliant scene last evening at the concert given by the pupils of Mrs. Lilian Sherwood- Newkirk. The society of the Nor- walks was out in force and every seat was taken. This was evidence enough of the great popularity of Mrs. New- kirk as a musical instructor. The stage was beautifully adorned with palms and cut flowers placed in an artistic way most pleasing to the eye. The pupils were assisted by Mrs. Alice Sherwood-[rwin and Mr. Carl Dufft both of the Fifth Avenue Colleg- iate church of New York. The artists did not respond to encores though they were given freely. Two numbers 0n the programme were omitted, one being that of Miss Grace Adams and the other that of Miss Florence Haviland. Both of these young ladies were suffering from severe colds. The singers all evinced much careful training and their selections were well received. The ballads sung by Dr. Carl Dufft were charming and the trios and quar- tettes by the Sherwood sisters were heartily applauded. Beautiful flowers were received by the several ladies, some receiving two and three boquets. The programme follows: “Spring Song," l-lawley Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Yarnell, Mrs. New kirk, Miss Sherwood. “For All Eternity," Mascheroni Mrs. George Buxton. “Creole Lover’s Song,” Buck Miss Anna Staab. “Nymphs and Fauns, ” Bemberg Miss Flora Bell Sherwood. la.) “Litanel,” lb-l “Au Sylvia,” Schubert (e) “Der Wanderer," Dr. Carl Dufft. “Lieti Signor,” (Huguenots‘) Meyer-beer Miss J. Pearl Gregory. “Springtime," Schira Mrs. Newkirk, Mrs. Irwin. “Autumnal Gale, ” Grieg Miss Agnes Ross Gibbs. "lsrafel,” I King Mr. Albert Mossman. “Dost,Thou. Know Me,” Thomas Mrs. Alice Sherwood-Irwin. Lynes la.) “Sweetheart,” Shelley (b.) “Love‘s Flight,” Miss Alyse Gregory. Recitative and Aria, i‘Vision Fain,’ . Massenet Dr. Carl Duff't. Trio—“Blow Gentle Gales,” Bishop Mrs. Newkirk, Mrs. T,rwin, Dr. Duff't. AA‘ ‘v' Will Attend in a Body. Olive Branch Lodge, No. 19, K. of P. desires all members to be pre sent Sun- day evening at 6:30 at their hall to march in a body to the. First Methodist church where an appropriate sermon will be preached by Rev. James Mont- gomery. This will be Pythiau Sun- day. Members of Excelsior Lodge, No. 49, of Stamford and of Aspetuck Lodge of Westport will be present. ‘-‘ ‘ ‘Vv ' Bicycle Lamp Bill Passed. The bicycle lamp bill was passed yesterday. The bill as amended puc- vides that the lamp'earried shall throw a light in front and not necessarily at the sides. The amendment to exempt rubber tired vehicles was lost. As soon as Governor Lounsbury signs the bill the law will go into effect. A V Av ’- Many People Cannot Drink offcee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like a top... For Grain-O does not stimulate; it nourish- es, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young peeple and children Grain-O is the perfect drink Made from pure grains. Get a package from your grocer to day. Try it. in place of coffee. 15 and 25c. -—-——-‘O..>——————— -A(Ivertise in THE GAZETTE. ,VNEW OFFICERS. The South Norwalk Baptist Society Holds Its Annual Meeting. The: South Norwalk Baptist church held its annual business meeting and election of officers in the church last night; The following are the officers elected: Trugtees—Deacon Bogardus, C. L. Cole, :Dr. Boutwell, G. F. Waters. G. W. Aiken, Deacon Haviland. Three of these trustees serve one year and three two years. ‘ Church clerk—H. M. Prowitt. Two lady members of the advisory committee——Mrs. G. F. Waters and Miss Carrie D. Artois. Reports from the following depart- ments were read—The Treasurer, Col- lector, Deacons’, Woman’s association, Farther Lights’; Y. P. S. C. F... Jr. S. C. E._, and S. S. superintendent. The following unfinished business went over to next Thursday: Whether the sittings shall be free or rented, the election of a S. S. superintendent, and the election of two deacons. —————‘0.0 INDIAN SMOKE. A 'Happy Time In the Wigwam of Cockenoe Tribe. Cockenoe Tribe of Red Men helda smoker in their Wigwam in the GA- ZETTE building last night and a right royal time was had. About 52 pale faces helped to swell the attendance to 115, and both Indians and whites smok- ed the pipe of peace and sat down to , refreshments as well as drank from the same lemonade canteen. ' While the tobacco smoke curled up- ward songs were sung, recitations giv- en, speeches made and graphophone and phonograph selections enjoyed. It was a jolly evening for all participants. filmsflhaznficfihpndcrs \Vhy Bob Adams’ been told. dream has not If all of the yellow journal reporters who traced Marion Clark to Norwalk have returned to New York sadder but wiser men. Why Fred Rogers failed to leave his address when he left town. If Eph Merritt, Capt. Ike Selleck, Billy Montgomery and Capt. Joe Byx- bee would subscribe for a lecture on scientific boat construction and sailing by Capt. Joe Crossman. _ lfJohn Hanlon’s trance had anything to do with Marion Clark’s recovery. 'Why more car seats were not banged in the trolley barn during last night's concert in Lockwood‘s hall. If a large crowd will attend the Cor- bett-McCoy light at Dorlon Point to night. If Hen Matheis’ yellow really came from Spain. ‘——‘0-Qp—————-—— Norwalk Received $394.25. The County commissioners yesterday made distribution to the towns of the wrapper ing the month of May. By the distri- bution Bridgeport received $90,278.50; Norwalk, $304 25; Danbury, $1,282.50; Stratford, $18.75: Brookfield, $71.25. The County treasurer received$4,849. T5. Whist Party. Miss May Curtis of West avenue, entertained a party of friends at whist at her home Wednesday evening in honor of her guest ‘Miss Antoinette Barclay of Brooklyn. The prizes were awarded Miss May Steel-and Carl Hars- trom and Miss Vera Wood and Charles Rogers. ‘ '7 Fire in Bridgeport. The foundry of Burns, Silver St C‘e., on the co 'ner of Railroad and Myrtle avenues. Bridgeport, was entirely de- stroyed by fire shortly before 7 o’clock last night causing an estimated loss of $6,000. The firm manufactures furni- ture hardware, mostly brass. ‘A‘ ‘vr Gone Fishing. Judge and Mrs. H. W. Gregory and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. \Veed left this morning for Lake Waccabuc. Com- modore and Mrs. Clarence Osborn will join them to-morrow. ‘Vv 7 Red Hot From the Gun Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark, Mir" , 1n the Civil War. It caused horrf." Ulcei-s that no treat- ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck- len’s Arnica Salve cured him. Cures Cuts. Bruises. Burns, ,Boils, Felons, Corns. Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure guaran~ teed. Sold by John A'. Riggs, Drungist 11 Main street. . funds received from liquor licenses dur-’ ulna pin FAILS Holders of Options. Fail To TakeThem Up. DEALERS ARE our. Yesterday Was the Last Day Options Could be Taken Up. The bottom has dropped out of the proposed $5,000,000 oyster trust. Promi- nent oyster dealers say that it is highly improbable that any trust will go through, the time having expired for taking up options yesterday. ' When the trust was first talked of many of the small dealers in this State looked on the scheme as a good. thing and a protection to the small dealers in the way of holding down prices. Op- tions were given in many cases at that time owing to the general feeling of assurance in the success of the trust, but a number of these options were withdrawn later. The oystermen now interested in the project are for the most part the larger dealers, all the smaller ones having dropped out.Those remaining in the movement are for the most part Bridgeport, South Norwalk and New York men, and a trust if form‘- ed, will consist entirely of these large wholesalers. - —————<I.o>—————-———- Manila Casualty. It is reported that a. nephew of James Adlai-d of Wilton has been kill- ed by the Filipinos. ‘A-‘ ‘v' Guiltyvof Murder. HUDSON. N. Y., June 2.-Johu Schmidt. who has been on trial in this‘ city for the past two weeks befo'l'e Judge Betts for the murder ot..William Hilder- brandt at Philmout. Columbia county, on Sept. 12, 1893, was found guilty of mur- der in the first degree at 9 o‘clock last night. A stay of sentence was granted until Monday noon, when arguments Will be heard for and against a new trial. . New First Class Bonds. TVASHINGTO'N, June 2.—-The navy department has received the official re- port of the naval board on the trial of the new torpedo boat Mackenzie. The board reports that the hull, equipment machin- ery, the boilers and all other fittings of the ‘hew craft are first class. A similar report has been received from the board which inspected the torpedo boat at Port- land, 01'. Shiplnxilders Strike. BALTEMORE. June 2.—Seven hun- dred men employed as shipbuilders and boiler makers in the various shipbuilding plants of the city struck yesterday, and as a consequence the shipbuilding indus- try is practically at a standstill. AA; ‘ 7 Miss Jennie Hood of Fairficld ave- nue, South Norwalk. has been enter- taining Miss Isabelle Ohler of Bethel. \Villis E. Strong. Mr. and Mrs. “VJ. Maxwell and their son Frederick, of Brooklyn, have been guests at the Ern- merson cottage at Hickory Bluff. Miss Dottie Haywood and Mr. Ster- ling, of New York, are spending a few days with Mrs. Robert Harris, of East Norwalk. Miss Cora B. Williams, a teacher in. the Spellman Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, of Madison street. Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Emmerson. with their daughters Adele and Isadorah, who have been occupying their sum- mer cottage at Hickory Bluff for a few days, have returned to their Brooklyn heme. ‘ The annual meeting of the Connecti- cut state Audubon society was held in New Haven yesterday afternoon. Frank Chapman gave a stereoptiCOn lecture on birds. Several Norwalk and South Norwalk people attended. Charles Miller, of Grand street, Who was recently surprised by the members of his Sunday school class at the Ner- walk Methodist church and presented with an easy chair, gave them a recep- tion Wednesday evening asa token of his appreciation of his gift. About sixty were present. There was sing- ing, addresses and refreshments. 7 Some F oclish People Allow a cough to run until it gets be vond the reach of medicine. They often say, “ Oh, it will wear away,” but in most cases it will wear them away. Could they be induced to try the sue. cessful medicine called Kemp’s Balsam, which is sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price 25c and 5C0. Trial size free.‘ At all druggists [$1.00 a Yea. PRICE TWO CENT .- BABY CL_Allll FOUND. Was Concealed In a. Rockland County Farmhouse. IDENTIFIED AND RETURNED Home The New York City Kidnaplng Mis- tery, Which Hus Excited the V Country For Two Weeks, Has Been Solved at Last. GARNERVILLE, N. Y., June 2.—-Ma.- cion Clark, the 21-months-old infant kid- maped from her- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark of New York city, on May, 21, was found two miles south of Sloats- burg, a village about eight miles from here, yesterday afternoon. She was found at the farmhouse of Charles You- mans and was in the custody of MES. Jennie Wilson, who took the baby to that place during the early part of last week. Mrs. \Vilsou was accompanied by her husband and stated to Mrs. You- mans that she wanted board for the lit- tle girl for the summer. Mrs. Wilson said that she had made arrangements with her husband to send all correspondence to her by way 0f the St. John’s postoflice, which is a few miles from Sloatsburg. Mrs. ‘Vilson call- ed at the St. John’s postoflice a number of times during the past few days. \Vednesday morning Mrs. \Vilson went to the postoffice, taking Marion with her, as she had done on several occasions be- fore. Mrs. Carry, the postmistress, de- livered to her only one letter. The Clark baby attracted the country people by her appearange, her large blue eyes and pink complexion being particu- larly noticeable. The curiosity which the child aroused made her captors grow uneasy, and they kept her closely confined at the You: mans home. As soon as the notices of the abduc- tion reached the neighborhood the pee; ple began to suspect that the child was Marion Clark. They felt positive of it, because the child were the same clothes as at the time when she was stolen. As soon as Deputy Sherifl? William H. Charlston learned of the abduction he, taking his clews from pictures of the child and the descriptions given him by people who saw her, went to the farm- house of Charles Youmans and found .Mrs. ”Wilson, from whom he demanded the child. Mrs. Wilson at once became indig- .nant and claimed she knew nothing Whatever of the child. Previous to going to the house Deputy Sheriff Charlston procured a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Wilson for abduction. He producer] the warrant. arrested the woman and demanded information as to the whereabouts of the child. At this Mrs. W'ilson weakened and made a confession. The baby was “then produced. and the sheriff took both pris- oner and child to Magistrate Herbert at Vest Haversfrnvv. Mrs. \Yilson refuses to make statement. She is the daughter of Mrs. J. .T. Mc- Nally of Goshon. N. Y.. to whom she wrote a letter explaining her plight. Arthur Clark, the father of the ab- ducted baby, arrived here at 0:30 o’clock last evening, accompanied by Sergeant Morris of Captain McClusky's staff. Mr. Clark immediately identified the child foundin the custody of Mrs. Jennie \Vil- son’ by Deputy Sheriff Charlston as his lost Marion. a full To Sell the 0111 Custom House. TVASHINGTON. June 2.—Thc secre~ fury of the treasury has announced that he will open bids for the purchase of the present custom, house building in New ' York at 2 p. In. July 3. The upset price is 333000.000. A cash payment of $700,000 is required. and the remaining payments may be made at times to be agreed upon. Four per cent will be charged on deferred payment. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check for $150,000. The gov— ernment will occupy the old building un- til the new one is completed and will pay rental at the rate of 4 per cent on the purchase price. New York Clubs Settle. ALBANY. June 2.——The state commis4 sioner of excise has received drafts from the Fidelity and Deposit company of Baltimore for payment of judgments for violation of the excise law recovered against the following named parties for whom said company was surety—namely: Shenandoah Social club. $1.768; True Friends Social and Literary Circle, $1,— 733.13: E‘rramercy club, $1,985.33, and the Young Men’s Cosmopolitan club, $1,- 743.22, all of New York city; total, $7,- 249.08. In each case the judgment in favor of the state has been assigned to the above named surety company. Decided Set to Jump. . NIAGARA FALLS, June 2.—Thomas J. Tremaine. better known as “Toronto Red.” :1 Buffalo newsboy, came to the falls yesterday intending to jump front the great steel arch bridge into the river, a distance of 190 feet. After viewing the drop Tremaine decided that he would not jump, claiming that there was no money in it. The fact that river men told him of the dangerous currents and the strength of the undertow in the vicinity of the bridge probably had much to do with his decision. No Right to Ugliness. The woman who is lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attrac- tive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches. skin eruptions and a wretched complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the world to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eye“, smooth. velvet skin, rich complean. It will make a good-looking, charmin woman ofa. run-down invalid. Only 50 cents at John, A Riggs’ drug store, 11 Main street. ' ’ D
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