:il that“ I Founded inlBOOJ VOL. Keno-4N0 33. An Entertaining and Instmotive Home J oarnal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. NORWALK Comp. FRIDAYlsAUGUST 25. 1899 +12 PAGES. [$1.003 Yea Pinon Two CENT EllMl’ LUUNSBUHY. i - l Service Flags of the Thirdi Regiment EXChanged.for New ~Ones. ,lMPRESSlVE CEREMONY.‘ Fourth Regiment Band Serenades Brigadier! General Frost. [Special to GAZETTEJ NIANTIC, August '25.-—The weather clerk apparently planned for a respite for the boys yesterday and started in with a downpour of rain in the early morning that threatened to cause a cessation of all routine duties. How- ; ever, he seemingly reconsidered the matter and in the afternoon the weath- er cleared away hufiiciently to hold the regimental parade as usual, as also the review of the brigade by Adjutant General Van Keuren, as had been pre- vious] y planned. One of the most interesting scenes which has thus far marked the encamp- ment was witnessed this afternoon when the service flags which the Third regiment,Connecticut Volunteers, took to the front With them were exchanged for two new flags, state and national. Hon. Hadlai Hull, who recruited a full company for the Third regiment, turn- ed over the flags to the state and Gov. Lounsbury, in behalf of the state ac- cepted the custody of them with elo- quent remarks. It is presumed that the old flags will be placed with other Connecticut battle flags in the capitol at Hartford. The cepemonyntook'place at at o’clock when the entire Third regiment, staff and band, together with Companies C, F and I of the Fourth regiment, which companies were included in the make- up of the Third Connecticut Volun- teers, marched across parade and form- en in line in front of the governor’s quarters. They were met by the gov- ernOr and stafi and Brigadier General Frost and staff wearing side arms and unmounted. The color guard of the Third regiment advanced in front of the line and were met by the governor's two orderlies. The color guard of the Third then turned the flags over to the governor’s orderlies and they" were carried into the governor’s head- quaistei's and the regiment then pre- sented with two new flags to take their place. l: Last night the Fourth regiment band serenaded Brigadier General Frost in front of brigade headquarters and over in the First regiment seetion there was an elaborate musical program rendered by Colt’s band. It included the “Dec- laration of independence,” a musical composition by Leader Snow which. during its rendition was supplemented by fireworks and military manoeuvres. It made a decided hit. There was not a. new case last night in the hospital and not a soldier locked in the guardhouse. The camp has been one of the most orderly for years and the provost guard find little to do. The boys manage, however, to find considerable relaxation, but it is of a more quiet nature than heretofore. ’ To-day, governor‘s day. will bring the enCampment practically to a close and the final brigade review will take place. “V7 Dairymen’s Field Day. The first of the series of field meet- ings under the auspices of the Connec. ticut Dairymen’s association will be held at the farm of E. Manchester 8r. Sons on Spencer street, Winsted, Tues- day, Sept. 5. ,Prominent dairymen from all over the state are expected and arrangements are being made to have it one of the most successful meet' ings ever held by the association. A A-‘ A Sensible Man Would we . Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is acuring more of Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and Lung Troubles,than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized any druggist to give you a Sample Bottle Free to convince you of the merit of this great remedy. Price 25c. and 50c. , C' THE CAKE WALK. at Roton Point to Witness Thousands Gather " the Fun. In the expecotation of seeing afine cake walk and watermelon contest which had been widely advertised by the Tramway company, and which was run for its benefit, about 3,000 people gathered at Roton Point last night. The crowd. was dense at 7 o’clock and at 7:30 it was almost impossible to get near the pavilion. _ Peter Miller acted as master of cores monies for the occasion. As soon as the gates were opened the crowd poured into the pavilion. For about an hour they listened to the orchestra when becoming disgusted; owing to the announcement that no cake walk would be held on account of the crowd many went away. _ At 9 o’clock the remaining crowd, becoming tired at the delay, poured into the pavilion and covered the entire floor. George Van Alstyne, however, cleared a place about ten feet wide and the length of the pavil- ion and the cake walk began, with Messrs. Finkenstein, Oberlander, J. L. Walz and James W. Maples acting as judges. There were nine couples on the floor. Mr. and Mrs: Gordon of Greenwich re- ceived the cake and Mr. Hudson of Greenwich and a companion from New York took first money prize. The watermelon contest was most popular with the people who remained after the cake walk and was won by a man named Schoolmaker. REPORT DELAYED. No Hurry by Committee Regarding Sale of South Norwalk’s Electric, Plant- The report of the committee appoint- ed to inquire into the matter of selling the South Norwalk municipal light plant, which committee is composed of the electric light commissioners, the city attorney and city clerk, will prob- ably not be ready inside of a month, as neither party appears to be in a hurry about the matter. ‘ ‘ Junior Order U. 0. A. M. Organizer H. B. Sterner of Frederic, Delaware, is in town laboring to'organ- ize a lodge of the Junior Order U. 0. A. M. in Norwalk. He is meeting with'good success, having already se- cured a list of good names. ‘ Celebrating at Coney Island. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. W'oodward. Mr. and Mrs. C. Swartz, Senator and Mrs. E. O. Keeler and John D. Kimmey and daughterg are at Coney Island to-day atadinner given by Julius Finken- stein in honor of Mrs. Finkenstein’s birthday. . 4 A - V v 7 a Highway Commissroner Here. Highway Commissioner James H. McDonald arrived in Norwalk yester— "day afternoon, and in company with the selectmen visited and inspected the Wilton road, where it is proposed to expend the the state and town appro - priation. AA-‘ iv St. Joseph’s Trolley Ride. St. Joseph’s T. A. B. will hold a trolley ride over the Tramway line to- night. Those who do not wish to at- tend the ride ban go to Arion Hall where they will be entertained until after the ride when refreshments will be served and music provided in order . that the guests may dance from 9 to 1 o’clock. ‘ Motorman Hamilton Held. Motorman George Hamilton, who was in charge of the trolley car that plung- ed off Peck’s bridge Sunday, August 6, killing twenty-eight persons, waived examination before Judge Charles H. Peek, in Stratford yesterday and was held in bonds of $2,000 for the Superior Court. Bonds were furnished by W. S. Tuttle, who did similar service for for the accused man at the time of his arrest. er TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM Et’fectually yet gently, when costive or bilious, to permanently overcome ha.- bitual constipation, to awaken the kid- neys and liver to a healthy activity,- without irritating or weakening them, to dispel headaches, colds or fevers, use Syrup ot'Figs, made by the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co.‘ . - —_——¢o-op——-—— Readman’s photographic parlors in the GAZETTE building are being re- painted and paper-ed. When finishe /’ they will be the handsomest in town. ~Advertise in THE GAZETTE. s ATHIPLE TRAGEDY. New Milford Barber Murders His Brother and Broth- ' er’s Wife. 5- HAD REFpsED HIM MONEY When Cornered the Murderer Blew. Out His Own Brains. NEW MILFORD, Conu., Aug 25,—- Karl Trenkaus and his wife, while at work in their bake shop in the Mygatt block, corner of Railroad and Bank streets, about 10:30 o‘clock last night, were shot by Trenkaus’ brother Ed- ward. Mrs. Trenkaus was killed in- stantly. The husband received one bullet in the breast and two lodged in the right arm. He is thought to be in a dying condition. After the shooting the murderer fled from the shop, but the baker was able to reach the street and give the alarm. Dennis Cronin, a brakeman, saw the fleeing murderer and started in pur- suit, and he was soon joined by Night Watchman Neary. overtaken the man on Bridge street, scarcely 100 yards from the scene of the crime, when he turned about and sent a bullet through his own temple, falling dead in his tracks. The affair occasioned great excite- ment and Medical Examiner King was soon on the scene. From the ante- mortem statement it is inferred that the brothers had a quarrel. Edward wanted some meney to go toi‘lNew York and Karl refused it and the shooting followed. Mrs. Trenkaus was shot in the - neck and the jugular vein was-v. severed. As the murderer fled from the shop he was heard to exclaim: “Now I will go and kill‘ the children! ” and he started for the Trenkaus home on South Main street where the two chil- dren were. The proprietor of the bake shop is about 40 years of age and the murderer was about 35 years old. Little is known about him, only that he. came to New Milford from New York three weeks ago. He stayed at week and then came back six days ago and it is believed he was engaged by the brothel: to werk in the shop. He, however, spent consider- able time riding with Joseph Clike who drove the bread wagon and itis stid that his attentions to young ladies and his attempts at flirtatious as well as his unwillingness to work, caused the brother much annoyance and quar- rels have resulted. A sister of Mrs. Trenkaus lived with them, but she is unable to understand English and ' could throw no light on the tragedy. The remains of Mrs. Trenkaus and the murderer were tiken to a local un- dercaking room, while the wounded man was carried to his home. The revolver" with which the shoot- ing was done was a 38 calibre. In his ante-mortem statement to medical examiner Dr. F. E. King, Trenkaus said: “My brother was no good; he wanted to go to New York. I give him no money; we quarrel; he shot my wife and then shoot me.” AA‘ ‘v' ‘ Connecticut’s Apple Crop. While the estimate of the apple crop is 25 per cent. of a full crop for the New England states, Connecticut gives promise of an abundant yield, trees breaking under the weight ,of their fruit. In many parts of Massachusetts there is scarcely an apple in the large orchards; at Wethersfield orchards which bore abundantly lasd‘year are producing none this season. Even the Baldwm which is doing poorly in. the great apple st it: of New York is show- ing immense crops hereabouts. The estimates show about half a crop for the country, California and New Jer- sey leading with 75 points; Virginia. Ohio, and Canada 6.3 points: Arkansas, Maryland and West Virginia, 60 points; Washington and Colorado, '50 points;' New York, Nebraska. and Missouri. 40 points, ,with New England and Mis- souri showing only 2.3 points. ‘ -—.‘\d-verti5e in. THE GAZETTE. A' ‘ They had almost . ‘ VOTING MACHINE. l The Special State Commission Inspected One 3 in Hartford- The special state commission on methods balloting was in Hartford Wednesday, to see an exhibition of the Ells voting machine. It is claimed by the inventor of the machine that it is absolutely‘correct and provides for ev- ery ordinary contingen'cy. The ma- chine is a narrow box, 40 inches in length, 10 inches wide and 6% inches in height. It is placed on a table in the voting room and is connected with a stile. A voter entering has to unlock the mechanism by pressing agaist the bar of the stile as he enters. His vote he registers by pressing down keys in a keyboard, each key being above the name of a candidates He is permitted to press down only as many keys as there are candidates for whom he is entitled. to vote. If he pushes down one key repeatedly the trick does not succeed, for the turn of the stile as he departs is required to complete the act of voting. . After the polls are closed it requires only a minute to print a sheet contain- ing "the totals. The commission will make a thor- ough inquiry into the various methods of voting and will report its conclu- sions to the next session of the general assembly. Labor Day in Waterbury. All the building trades councils of l Waterbury will unite in a parade on iLabor Day, Sept. 4. It is expected ‘ that all the councils will be represent- ed in the parade by floats and that there will be in all about 600 men in line. Should the building trades vote to invite other unions to join in the parade it is thought that about twice the above mentioned number of men will be in line. Funeral of John H. Keyser. The funeral of John H. Keyser, the founder of Keyser Island, was held yes- terday afternoon frOm his late resi« deuce'on Saugatnck avenue, East Nor— walk. The remains were taken to Ever- green cemetery VVestport, where, after, the Episcopal burial service had been. read by the Rev. C. M. Selleck, they were placed in a tomb erected many years ago by Mr. Keyser, one of the inscriptions on which by himself being characteristic of the man as all knew him: “So live as not to fear death! So live as to be remembered when you have passed into the beautiful land, for having rendered the world better, happier, purer, by the example of your life.” The spot where the tomb stands is weird, seemingly, by its environments and visitors have drawn near it with a sort of awe to trace what is cut in the granite. Mr. Keyser wasa native of Westport, born there 17 years before the town was incorporated in 1835. Many early friends were witnesses of his obsequies. <3-.-— Here to Die With Her. One of the Bohemian citizens of the town went home the other night after having donned a pair of skates that would have slid him over, an Arizona desert with the mercury bubbling out of the top of the thermometer. He h ld no recollection of how he got home, and even the next morning he was not certtin whether he was on a storm- tosssd Atlantic liner or making a leap from a balloon minus the parachute. He went down to the breakfast table with enough wet towels wrapped around h.s head to make turban for the Mahdi. His wife met him with re- proacbes in her eyes, but she did not scold him. She wanted to inform him of his conduct the night before, how- ever. “My dear,” she said, “did you know that you came very near killing us all when you Went to bed last night?” "Nope,” said her husband thickly, as he felt his hot forehead. “Well, you did. You knocked over the baby’s cradle. Then you blew out the gas, and we were nearly asphyxiat- ed. What do you think of that?” Her husband is generally a. resource- ful man, but the fumes of many cock- tails taken the night before somewhat clouded his intellect. He made a grand brace and tried to look p ithetic. “Allows,” he said, as a ray of inspira- tion burst through his foggy brain, "wasn’t I here to die with you?” ‘v a Bismarck’s lror Nerve _ Was the result of his splendid health indomitable will and tremendous ener- gy are not found where Stomach, Liver- Kidneys‘ and Bowels are out of order. it“ you want these qualities and the snc cess they bring, use Dr. King’s New Life Pills. "They develop every power of brain and body. Only 250 at John A. Riggs’ drug store, ll. Main street. WILL DAHHY DUDKEU. New Canaan'eBoys Roll Him Into Lake Wampanaw. HIS COMPANION ESCAPELD. New Canaan Residents Have Trouble Over a Merry-go-round. Residents of New Canaan are having considerable trouble overa merry-go— round which recently located in that town. Ever since its arrival disorderly per- sons have been in the habit of congre-~ gating nightly, and their behavior has ' shocked the good people of that quiet little town. On W'ednesday evening Will Darby and a female companion were riding on the merry-go-round, when some young boys commenced to “guy ” them. They soou left, however, but the boys followed them down the street yelling at them. The couple replied with profanity. Darby soon got mad and drew a pis- tol, which the ’crowd took away from him. He then ran, but the boys caught him and taking him to Lake Wain- him bodily into the He crawled panaw threw water, clothes and all. out drenched to the skin and made his escape. ' VVhilethis was going on, his female companion made her escape into a nearby house and failed to follow Will into the water, as was intended; by the crowd. The affair made the New Canaan people furious, and the warden re- voked the merry-gosround man’s license and informed him that if he again» did business he would have him arrested. Beyonda good ducking Darby was not injured. ‘ Methodist Church Sold. James H. Peffers of Greens Farms has purchased the old South Norwalk Methodist church and will remove it to Greens Farms. The structure now stands in the rear of the handsome new church on West avenue. V Dr. Acton Has Resigned. Dr. W. F. Acton, the local manager of the Connecticut Lighting &. Power company has resigned, to take effect August 30, and the same has been ac- cepted. Who his successor will be has not as yet been decided Upon. UNDERTAKERS M EET. State Funeral Directors Elect Officers and Talk Shop. s The funeral directorsof the state met at Savin Rock Wednesday, President C. E; Lewis of Derby in the chair. President Lewis in his. opening remarks suggested that the association appoint a committee to confer with the state Health board in order to improve the sanitary condition of the undertaking business. The undertakersthought favovorably of the idea and appointed the following a committee to arrange the meeting: 0‘. L. Mead, Greenwich, chairman; W. H. Allen, Norwich; W. F. Bennett, Milford, and George S. Berry, Middle- town. The following officers and commit- tees were elected; President, Theodore Keller, New Haven; vice president, C. ‘H. Martin, Stamford; corresponding secretary, C. A. Cadwell, SouthingtOn, and treasurer, H. Haven. EXecutive committee---W. T. More- hant, Hartford;.A. 8.. Sweet, Thomp— sonville; W. H. Allen, Norwich; W.H. Beecher, New Haven, and G. T. Lord, Norwich. Legislative committee—G. H. Wool- ey, Hartford; H. W. Crawford, New Haven, and J. T. Platt, Hartford. Cyrus E. Lewis of Derby, and H..W. Crawford of New Haven, were elected delegates to the national convention. Dinner was served in the main din. ing room at the Hotel Seaview. ’An orchestra was in attendance. After. the banquet the undertakers listened to an address by Prof. A. He- nouard of Brooklyn, on embalming. W. Crawford, New -‘ AMUSEMENTS. ”Brown’s in Town.” “Brown’s in Town,” has been com- pared to “Why Smith Left Home,” “What Happened to Jones” and other plays of like character, and now comes a critic who says it is only equal to the best dramatic efforts of Broadhurst, in their comedy order of stage events, but it is pleasingly stronger in that it does not require Sousa’s sparkling music to its success. At last we have got an American play which the critics agree is really a pretentious piece of comedy work. . Hoyt’s Theatre this evening. ‘v There is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it with-- out distress, and but few can tell it from cofi‘ee. It does not cost over i as much. Children may drink it with great bcn t. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per package ry it. Ask for GRAIN 0 al Dewey”; will be an ornament to any library or cents is sent for each copy. and remit in coin or postage stamps. simmer some; fl copies of the Admiral Dewey ed in to-day’s paper. Name mmwmmmmmm NORWALKA GAZETTE, NORWALK, CON N. For the enclosed'remittance of. .. The Man of the Hour. A’MAoNu-‘ICENT PORTRAIT or llllM lllll ll ‘ In Ten Colors, Size, I4x2l Inches, Will be published by THE GAZETTE shortly. It is now being printed for us on heavy plate- paper, in a form suitable for framing, by gonegof the largest art litho- graph houses in America, in the famous French style of color-plate work. Every N orwalk family will want one of these handsome pictures or Admri— It must be remembered that this picture will be in no sense a cheap chroma, but will be an example of the very highest style of illuminated printing. It drawing-room. GAZETTE readers can have this Dew'ey portrait at what it costs us, namely ten cents p 3r copy. by merely filling out the coupon below, and sending it to this office at once. There will be such a demand for the portrait. when it is published, that we advise sending orders in advance. As many copies as may be desired can be had on one coupon, proViding ten Write name and address plainly, ....... cents, send me............ Portrait in colors, as describ- fia. _ sense .
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